22 December, 2009

Wascally Wabbit!

Joined in the annual Muscato Enterprises bunny hunt at my friend Nick's family place. Been doing this the past three years and it's just a blast every year. Nick's dad, Dominic, is about the most gracious host and being invited and welcomed back is a genuine honor. You really couldn't ask for a nicer group of hunting companions. Nick's brother won the "furthest travelled" award after trekking up from Tennessee to join in! With my buddy Paul joining us, and other Muscato family and friends, we had a total party of 8 guys to cover a lot of ground.

Fantastic weather -- 30's with some fresh snow. But yesterday's menu was fully of wiley wabbits. We earned every one. Highlight was our three-timer. After repeatedly tracking one particularly clever bunny (which charged Nick at one point!) Nick dispatched it with a solid single shot.

My personal highlight was a shot at a HUGE rooster pheasant we kicked up in one of the food plots. Funny part was that I heard this beast of a bird before I saw him. Sounded like a helicopter take-off! I whiffed - this thing had afterburners. Up. And GONE! Threw a couple shells after him, but to no avail.

A great day, with great company. Thanks, Nick!

-Sean-

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