It's time to get serious about my 2014 fishing season. There's several things that need to start happening. 1st - I need to get out fishing and catch the first fish of 2014. Dad has the honors the last few years. I need to get my fishing license now so I can sneak out on the 1st day and bag me a fish before he does. 2nd - I need to get registered for the 2014 Okie BFL as a co-angler. 3rd - I need to start getting my tackle organized and equipment ready for the new year.
I was pretty close to registering for the Everstart Central Division, but the cost of travel and lodging and entry fees is a little more than I can swing right now. Instead I may try to get in the 1st one at Grand Lake and see what to do from there. Maybe I'll place and pay for the other 2 events.
This blog may start getting some life back in it in 2014.
This fall and winter I have been outdoors more than I was all summer. It may have only been a few weekends but I have made it out pheasant hunting with the boys a couple of times. There are not a lot of birds in Northwest Kansas yet, but they are making a comeback from the last few years of drought and the floods before that.
I have bought a few guns here recently as well. I have added a 12 gauge pump Remington, a single shot 12 gauge H&R, and a .223 bolt action rifle. I have also picked up my .22 rifle from my parents. I took the .223 out to sight it in. It's a lot of fun. The .22 is still the most accurate gun I have ever shot. We were shooting at 200 yards and I centered a target in 3 shots. I had to aim high due to the distance but once I got the height down it hit right in the center of the target. I love that gun.
I just got the 12 gauge single shot for 90.00. It's in nice condition for that price. I shot it twice to see how well I liked the modified choke. I'm going to love it! I better hit every bird I shoot at though because this thing kicks like a furious mule. After 2 shots my shoulder is bruised. I will be looking for a rubber stock bump.
On New Years Day I am going to hit the lakes around OKC. I will be down there celebrating the coming of the new year. There's a few options in the immediate vicinity. This is going to be my year. It may hurt that Dad has purchased a gas powered auger and a vexilar for ice fishing. He may get tricky and go out at sun up New Years Day. I hope he has to work!
There's a lot to celebrate with the coming of 2014. My resolution is to make it outdoors a lot more this year. I took a year off to spend time at home with my baby girl. I have done that. Now it's time to get back to my other love.
I was pretty close to registering for the Everstart Central Division, but the cost of travel and lodging and entry fees is a little more than I can swing right now. Instead I may try to get in the 1st one at Grand Lake and see what to do from there. Maybe I'll place and pay for the other 2 events.
This blog may start getting some life back in it in 2014.
This fall and winter I have been outdoors more than I was all summer. It may have only been a few weekends but I have made it out pheasant hunting with the boys a couple of times. There are not a lot of birds in Northwest Kansas yet, but they are making a comeback from the last few years of drought and the floods before that.
I have bought a few guns here recently as well. I have added a 12 gauge pump Remington, a single shot 12 gauge H&R, and a .223 bolt action rifle. I have also picked up my .22 rifle from my parents. I took the .223 out to sight it in. It's a lot of fun. The .22 is still the most accurate gun I have ever shot. We were shooting at 200 yards and I centered a target in 3 shots. I had to aim high due to the distance but once I got the height down it hit right in the center of the target. I love that gun.
I just got the 12 gauge single shot for 90.00. It's in nice condition for that price. I shot it twice to see how well I liked the modified choke. I'm going to love it! I better hit every bird I shoot at though because this thing kicks like a furious mule. After 2 shots my shoulder is bruised. I will be looking for a rubber stock bump.
On New Years Day I am going to hit the lakes around OKC. I will be down there celebrating the coming of the new year. There's a few options in the immediate vicinity. This is going to be my year. It may hurt that Dad has purchased a gas powered auger and a vexilar for ice fishing. He may get tricky and go out at sun up New Years Day. I hope he has to work!
There's a lot to celebrate with the coming of 2014. My resolution is to make it outdoors a lot more this year. I took a year off to spend time at home with my baby girl. I have done that. Now it's time to get back to my other love.
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