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Double R
11-29-2006, 02:34 PM
Had a great week at Arkansas duck camp, but nothing tops what became a new Thanksgiving tradition. My wife later commented that she really had no idea that ducks got so close - boys, those little greenwinged devils were right in her face - or that Delta could possibly be as still and quiet (while she was intently focused on ducks the entire hunt). First hunt for the girls, Forrest's first greenhead and first full limit of ducks, Duncan's first teal and Arkansas rice field hunt; everyone was safe, happy, dry and the ducks showed up in force and for all of that I remain especially and most humbly grateful. Best Thanksgiving I can ever remember...

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Is that boy proud of that first shoveler or what?!
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Day 2 was less productive, but Forrest smoked a big bull sprig right in the pocket and, miraculously, I coaxed the wife into making a 1/4 mile walk across the flooded beanfield to the pit (you can see nearest dry ground in the background). I was danged thankful it was dark that morning, too, else I'd of never talked her into it!
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kyfowlman
11-29-2006, 02:48 PM
Congrats! Great photos, hunting with the entire family - awsome.
T2D2
11-29-2006, 03:12 PM
Looks like a great weekend all around. You have a lot to be thankful for! Congrats!
Kevin Dirk
11-29-2006, 03:30 PM
Now those are some fantastic photos, way to go man.....

Thanks for sharing-

KD
Rhett Riddle
11-29-2006, 03:38 PM
thats a family tradition i can handle!
Joe Fladeland
11-29-2006, 04:10 PM
Great job. Looks like a fun time was had by all.
PEI Duck Guy
11-29-2006, 04:55 PM
Congrats, It's awesome that you get to share the experince with your family.
Kevin Kriha
11-29-2006, 05:40 PM
Congrats, It's great to see younger kids getting involved in hunting.
Kevin White
11-29-2006, 06:21 PM
Great Pics!!!

Good looking crew you got!!!
Rob Jepson
11-29-2006, 07:30 PM
Outstanding! What a great post...thanks for sharing!
banned06
11-29-2006, 07:44 PM
great family outting! congrats
KevinSkalicky
11-29-2006, 09:24 PM
What an awesome set up and a great hunt to boot! It's great that you can share the sport with your wife and kids! Congrats and good luck on the season!
4Cody4
11-30-2006, 06:21 PM
Good to see the whole fam out for a hunt. Hopefully you made time for turkey too.
Matt Powers
11-30-2006, 09:45 PM
Looks like everybody really enjoyed the hunt!!
Double R
12-01-2006, 09:17 AM
Deep fried turkey, smoked and roasted specklebellies that night for dinner.

Good to see the whole fam out for a hunt. Hopefully you made time for turkey too.
Stephen Pitt
12-01-2006, 10:28 AM
Awesome pics Double R
Brian Rhodes-The Swampers
12-01-2006, 12:02 PM
Real nice pics.

Looks like you had a great day with your family.