When the cold weather hits New York, some take shelter and turn up the heat. The boys opt for a hunting trip, heading out for the big water to hunt some goldeneyes.
It's our favorite time of year—Doe Fest with the Mossberg Patriots! We start off strong and jump in the truck to head out for the hunt.
The boys are making the most of their time in New York. They're out in the fields, chasing ducks and geese, even in the midst of heavy rainfall.
Geese soon started coming in small groups. Calls of, “Shoot them in the front,” “They’re dropping in,” and “Four pack coming in from the west!” were being volleyed about.
With fresh snow in the forecast, the boys hit the road and head to the Adirondacks in hopes of tracking a buck down in the big woods. Day one brings a lot of miles on the boots but Ross gets his chance at a big woods buck!
The boys head east toward the coast of Massachusetts to try their luck at sea duck hunting. The unfamiliar terrain and conditions make for a big learning curve, but they get the hang of it.
The crew heads out to a public marsh that has been holding a bunch of birds for their second split. They have a show at first light watching birds pour in.
We love antelope hunting. Love it. There is something to be said for being able to hunt all day and the fun of never knowing what you might see.
It's opening weekend in New York and the boys are able to get a few friends and family together for deer camp. It is an action-packed opening day of gun season!
While I may use hearing protection at the range or sighting in my rifle, I am very inconsistent when using protection out in the field and lately, I've noticed my hearing not being quite what it used to be.
Last week I had the great opportunity to join some friends on a late-season antelope depredation hunt. I love hunting antelope as there is action all day.
After getting hit with plenty of rain in New York, the boys head out first thing in the morning for a quick hunt.
Joining the line of high-performance autoloaders are two 940 Pro Turkey shotguns. These optics-ready packages are also customizable.
Six days in the stand can feel like an eternity, especially when you're in a rut. But Brett stays positive and soon enough, he's back in full swing.
Grouse season was a huge success in the Pike household this year. High mountain hunting for Blue Grouse (aka Dusky Grouse) is a family favorite.
The boys were invited by an old friend, Drew, to hit up a pond that has been holding some ducks and geese. After a quick morning hunt, they are rewarded with a mixed bag of Canada geese and mallards with a bonus band!
I love cooking with wild game meat. It lends itself to all sorts of unique recipes, from gourmet, global dishes to good old comfort food, game is as versatile as it is flavorful.
The boys head up to New Hampshire for some northern action and are welcomed by the season's first snowfall. Gear packed, hunt maps downloaded, and route planned out, they hit the hardwoods and prepare for the hunt.
With all the rain we've been having this year, the ducks have been hammering the muddy fields. Warm weather brings more pintails than normal and we have an awesome morning of shooting.
The memories of a hunter’s first duck hunting trip are truly special. Regardless of the number of birds bagged, the experience of that first hunt will forever remain among the top.
