This week we got a taste of fall with temperatures in the upper 60s today and just the 70's for the foreseeable future. In the Northern Neck region that means good fishing, the beginning of hunting season and pleasant times afield.
September goose season opened this past Friday and a few hunters got some birds. On Saturday the rain messed up some hunting and particularly so for dove hunters. However, while goose hunting with some great guys, Scott, Tommy and their friend Clint, we were observing a number of flying doves over our field in the rain. Had it been noon or after I think we would have tried the doves! Some farms have not cut corn yet. We need a good dry spell to allow them to get the grain out of the field and make a good area to hunt.
It won't be long before archery season is here for deer and turkey. If you bow hunt, start practicing and by all means get your bow looked over before it is too late. October 1st is too late to try to get a new string!
Squirrel hunting is ramping up with decent mast crops such as hickory, some acorns and paw paws available. I am amazed at the power of some of the newest air rifles out there. They have plenty of power to take down a squirrel, are quieter and yet have a range that does not put neighbors within range if they are a few hundred yards or more away. I will do a review on one I have in the near future. There are some things I really like about it and some that I don't. Look for the details later.
Fishing is quite good but with the blow of Irma headed our way, the saltwater bite could take a serious hit. Cold NE winds tend to run cobia, Spanish macks, croaker, spot and bluefish out of here. Let's hope Irma veers off to the east.
Pond fishing is getting much better with a great bass bite and some crappie coming on too. Look for great live bait action for bream. In the river the catfish are turning back to a daytime bite. Croaker are biting for now. Bass anglers are seeing decent catches that should improve as the cooler temps prevail. Fish grassy edges and some hard dock walls too. Spinnerbaits are said to be good right now.
New Kennel for Labrador Retrievers!
Last, a big news announcement from me about my daughter. Kristy is starting her own kennel/breeding business very soon. She has worked very hard to do this correctly and not be just some random backyard breeder. Her dog, Liberty Baily, has a retriever title, good elbows, eyes and hips certification and she was bred to a beautiful copper colored AKC lab from Whiskey Run Kennel. The pups should be gorgeous. Both dogs have solid hunting lines and are hard charging retrievers. I anticipate pups with strong instincts to retrieve. Keep checking back for details on what her website will be, puppy news, prices and so on. The pups are due at the end of the month and should be available for pick up around Thanksgiving.
September goose season opened this past Friday and a few hunters got some birds. On Saturday the rain messed up some hunting and particularly so for dove hunters. However, while goose hunting with some great guys, Scott, Tommy and their friend Clint, we were observing a number of flying doves over our field in the rain. Had it been noon or after I think we would have tried the doves! Some farms have not cut corn yet. We need a good dry spell to allow them to get the grain out of the field and make a good area to hunt.
It won't be long before archery season is here for deer and turkey. If you bow hunt, start practicing and by all means get your bow looked over before it is too late. October 1st is too late to try to get a new string!
Squirrel hunting is ramping up with decent mast crops such as hickory, some acorns and paw paws available. I am amazed at the power of some of the newest air rifles out there. They have plenty of power to take down a squirrel, are quieter and yet have a range that does not put neighbors within range if they are a few hundred yards or more away. I will do a review on one I have in the near future. There are some things I really like about it and some that I don't. Look for the details later.
Fishing is quite good but with the blow of Irma headed our way, the saltwater bite could take a serious hit. Cold NE winds tend to run cobia, Spanish macks, croaker, spot and bluefish out of here. Let's hope Irma veers off to the east.
Pond fishing is getting much better with a great bass bite and some crappie coming on too. Look for great live bait action for bream. In the river the catfish are turning back to a daytime bite. Croaker are biting for now. Bass anglers are seeing decent catches that should improve as the cooler temps prevail. Fish grassy edges and some hard dock walls too. Spinnerbaits are said to be good right now.
New Kennel for Labrador Retrievers!
Last, a big news announcement from me about my daughter. Kristy is starting her own kennel/breeding business very soon. She has worked very hard to do this correctly and not be just some random backyard breeder. Her dog, Liberty Baily, has a retriever title, good elbows, eyes and hips certification and she was bred to a beautiful copper colored AKC lab from Whiskey Run Kennel. The pups should be gorgeous. Both dogs have solid hunting lines and are hard charging retrievers. I anticipate pups with strong instincts to retrieve. Keep checking back for details on what her website will be, puppy news, prices and so on. The pups are due at the end of the month and should be available for pick up around Thanksgiving.
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