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If a guy were to drive 27 hours west and freelance northern California, what are the chances of bagging all 3 of the teal species? We get GWT and BWT here, but they are quite dull and brown. Cinnamon Teal are void of the central ND prairies as well. I'm looking for some birds for the wall. Taxidermy quality is not needed, just a good representation of the species.

They can be seen in S. central MT

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Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

We don't shoot many at my blind but they shoot the he out of them at the west side refuges in January.

Bootlipkiller wrote:We don't shoot many at my blind but they shoot the he out of them at the west side refuges in January.

I've heard that. I'll refer myself to the Guide to Hunting the California Refuge System for further assistance

That would be your best bet! All I do is stare at empty sky's all season from my perfectly manicured blind. He however takes solace in the fact he has a full freezer.

Sucks being a mortal in the presence of god.

Bootlipkiller wrote:That would be your best bet! All I do is stare at empty sky's all season from my perfectly manicured blind. He however takes solace in the fact he has a full freezer.

Sucks being a mortal in the presence of god.

So from my understanding, the refuges are on a draw system correct? What if you don't draw for a spot on that day? Is it tough titty and you go back to bed or are there free roam spots as well? I want to do this sometime in 2014-2015.

3geese4me wrote:So from my understanding, the refuges are on a draw system correct? What if you don't draw for a spot on that day? Is it tough titty and you go back to bed or are there free roam spots as well? I want to do this sometime in 2014-2015.

It's a complicated process but you can apply for reservations. If you don't draw a reservation you play the lottery. If you don't draw a low number in the lotto show up at 1030 and hope to hunt the afternoon.

Bootlipkiller wrote:

3geese4me wrote:So from my understanding, the refuges are on a draw system correct? What if you don't draw for a spot on that day? Is it tough titty and you go back to bed or are there free roam spots as well? I want to do this sometime in 2014-2015.

It's a complicated process but you can apply for reservations. If you don't draw a reservation you play the lottery. If you don't draw a low number in the lotto show up at 1030 and hope to hunt the afternoon.

Thanks for the help boss!

3geese4me wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:

3geese4me wrote:So from my understanding, the refuges are on a draw system correct? What if you don't draw for a spot on that day? Is it tough titty and you go back to bed or are there free roam spots as well? I want to do this sometime in 2014-2015.

It's a complicated process but you can apply for reservations. If you don't draw a reservation you play the lottery. If you don't draw a low number in the lotto show up at 1030 and hope to hunt the afternoon.

Thanks for the help boss!

Just let one of us know if you come out and we will help ya out.

Will do. I can even do a swap hunt. Spring snows are a ton of fun. Drink a lot of beer at night and shoot lots of birds during the day. Repeat that untill you can't stand it anymore.

3geese4me wrote:Will do. I can even do a swap hunt. Spring snows are a ton of fun. Drink a lot of beer at night and shoot lots of birds during the day. Repeat that untill you can't stand it anymore.

Sounds like heaven

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

January is your best bet around here. If you ever hunt kern refuge you can burnem.

Bootlipkiller wrote:That would be your best bet! All I do is stare at empty sky's all season from my perfectly manicured blind. He however takes solace in the fact he has a full freezer.

Sucks being a mortal in the presence of god.

Oh you know it.

Bootlipkiller wrote:

3geese4me wrote:Will do. I can even do a swap hunt. Spring snows are a ton of fun. Drink a lot of beer at night and shoot lots of birds during the day. Repeat that untill you can't stand it anymore.

Sounds like heaven

It wears on you after awhile, 2am wake ups and 3 hours of setting decoys in ankle deep mud that seems to have a life mission to keep you from moving forward. But electronic callers, no limits and un-plugged guns can make up for that quickly.

GadwallGetter530 wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

January is your best bet around here. If you ever hunt kern refuge you can burnem.

I'm from Bakersfield and have never hunted Kern

Most refuges and clubs down in the grass lands kill the crap out of teal. Best place I know of to get the three of a kind around here.

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

will do er man. Might try and make a quick trip out to your place this year. Get off this coast a bit

Redbeard wrote:

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

will do er man. Might try and make a quick trip out to your place this year. Get off this coast a bit

Let me know when, I am always looking for an excuse to go.

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

will do er man. Might try and make a quick trip out to your place this year. Get off this coast a bit

Let me know when, I am always looking for an excuse to go.

10-4. Sorry bout inviting myself

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Bootlipkiller wrote:Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

will do er man. Might try and make a quick trip out to your place this year. Get off this coast a bit

Let me know when, I am always looking for an excuse to go.

10-4. Sorry bout inviting myself[/quote]
You have an open invitation, just let me know when. I know a couple of asshole down near the club we can meet up and drink with. I hear they have a few spots down there to kill ducks also.

Tiler_J wrote:

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:

Tiler_J wrote:

Redbeard wrote:[quote="Bootlipkiller"]Blue wings are highly uncommon here. I've seen one in 17 years and it was in a refuge closed zone. Every year a few are killed in central California but its very few. Cinnamon's and green wings are almost a sure thing depending on time of year and location.

I want a cinnamon for my wall. I've shot plenty. Just never had one done. Can you arrange that?

Post up a reminder when it gets closer to the WCH, and I will see what I can do. Some years we get them in pretty thick.

will do er man. Might try and make a quick trip out to your place this year. Get off this coast a bit

Let me know when, I am always looking for an excuse to go.

10-4. Sorry bout inviting myself[/quote]
You have an open invitation, just let me know when. I know a couple of asshole down near the club we can meet up and drink with. I hear they have a few spots down there to kill ducks also. [/quote]I think I've heard of those assholes. But I've always heard of em referred to as vaginas

You guys must be talking about Kevin an Jason, I don't even hunt.

Bootlipkiller wrote:You guys must be talking about Kevin an Jason, I don't even hunt.

I saw a teal today.