Happy 29th Birthday to my lil' brother Jason!

Christmas Eve hunt at Eagle Bluffs

Bryan Kovar and I went with a couple guys from Bryan's church, Justin and Will. This was Justin's first time duck hunting. I'm glad to say he shot his first duck on our watch, and ended the day with 3 ducks. I'm very proud to say this is the third time this year I've assisted someone in shooting there first duck.

Here is a picture of Justin and his first duck.

Merry Christmas from the Shoot'em Boys!

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Sunrise on a duck blind...

Good Morning From Eagle Bluffs!

Straight Killer!

Dec 3

Here is "Lil' Tutt" (Jason Tutt) with the birds he shot on the 3rd. Lil' Tutt is in his apprenticeship with the Shoot'em Boys... We've got pretty high standards.

Can you throw a dog a bone?!?!

Can a guy get some kick back somewhere? Federal Ammunition, Toxic Calls, Winchester, Remington. Can someone send us some free stuff? LOL

On a side note here's my limit from Grandpass on December 3rd.

Nov 25 hunt at Grand Pass, dang near last pick.

Toxic calls does it again! We were able to smack these today given some poor hunting conditions.

Nov 23 Hunt with the boss man @ Eagle Bluffs Katy pool

Hunted today with my boss (think you can pick him out?) and another guy from work. Had a few birds working, but they didn't want to finish. We'll see what tomorrow brings!

We'll... 1 bird is better than no birds!

Here is Jason with the red head... Duck that is.

Thank You Jason!

Jason got me my birthday present about a month early. He got me two Toxic calls, the TTS goose call, and the NBD2 duck call. They are sick!!!

Also Jason has is a pro-staffer for Toxic Calls. Let him know if you need any. Shoot'em Boys use and suggest Toxic Calls. Visit www.toxiccalls.com for more info.

Several Grand Pass hunts.

Some of the Shoot'em boys have been lucky enough to get into Grand Pass 3 days in a row, all days shooting limits of birds! Here are a few picks. And yes that is Jason with his first red head duck, and yes it headed straight to the taxidermist.

November 18th Hunt at Eagle Bluffs

What a day! Some of my favorite hunts are the least successful ones. 4 of us shot 6 birds, but we had a awesome time! Our buddy Mike shot his first ever duck, Bryan's dad told stories of hunting "back in the day" with some of his buddies. All in all it was a good day and I was glad to be part of that.

Coot Commander!

New Poll Added...

Here's a couple cool duck hunting songs....

Nov 6th Hunt at Grand Pass

We had a awesome hunt this past Sunday at Grand Pass in MO.  We hunted pool 6, in some flooded corn and switch grass.  Myself, my oldest son Dakota (9yrs old), my brother Jason, and our buddy James went.  We shot 16 duck, kind of a mixed bag... ring necks, teal, shoveler's, and mallards.  Dakota had a great time, he shot is first duck and ended up shooting 4 total.  I think he may have the fever now!  Here are some pics and a video from that hunt. 
SHOOT'EM BOYS!

The boys Halloween

Dakota as a "Skull Ninja" and Dylan as Harry Potter.
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Monday October 31st at Fountain Grove

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Sunday October 31st at Franklin Island

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Way to go red birds!

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Come on Sunday!

Hunting license... check, shells.... check, decoys w/new rigs... check, new triple reed duck call... check. Now hurry Sunday so we can get some feathers a flying!
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WF4L

WF4L! (Water Fowler 4 Life). Sorry was reminiscing about WWE/Hulk Hogan and the NWO 4L (New World Order 4 Life!).
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17 Days... Quack Quack BOOM!!!

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Ouch!

Just go hit in the back of the head by a flying asian carp!
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Daaaaadddd your a girl!!

I don't care if my boys do call me a girl... my favorite starburst are the pink ones!
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New Poll Added!

Check it out... what's that thing you spare no expense on?

Arkansas Duck Season

Youth Season 2/4-5
Regular Duck Season 11/19-27, 12/8-23, 12/26 to 1/29

If you need more information on tags, seasons, etc. please go to http://www.agfc.com/

Missouri Deer Season

Youth Hunt - 11/5-6 and 1/7-8
Gun Season - 11/12-22
Antler-less Only - 11/23 to 12/4

If you need more information on tags, seasons, etc. please go to http://www.mdc.mo.gov/

Missouri Duck Hunting Dates

Youth North and Middle Zone - 10/22-23
North Zone - 10/29 to 12/27
Middle Zone - 11/5 to 1/3
South Zone - 11/24 to 1/22
Goose - 11/24 to 1/31

If you need more information on tags, seasons, etc. please go to http://www.mdc.mo.gov/

Awesome show!

You all have to check out "The Fowl Life" TV show on the Sportsman channel.  It is a awesome show that cators to the "younger group" of waterfowlers. 

46 Days and Counting...

Scouting Report

We've done some traveling the last few weekends through northern Missouri, southern Iowa, western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. Here's what was up w/the waterfowl in the area.
9/1 Eagle Bluffs wildlife refuge Columbia MO, not a lot of action, saw a couple small groups of teal and a few small groups of wood ducks.

9/4 Western Iowa and North Western Missouri, lots of crops still flooded from this past summer.  Although the flooding is terrible, it will likely cause some good waterfowl hunting.  Most of the small farm ponds near the flooding were holding small groups of teals.  Some geese were starting to move in.

9/5 Eastern Nebraska, didn't see hardly any ducks, saw quite a few geese hitting freshly harvested corn fields.

9/13 Central Missouri, Saw several larger flocks of geese, mostly in freshly seeded areas.  Groups of about 30-50.

9/10 North Central Missouri and South Central Iowa, no ducks in sight.  Ton's of geese hitting the corn fields and the pastures. 

It's back!

The beard is back and in full effect!

Saw some ducks....

Labor day weekend we went to Omaha zoo and of course I found some some rare ducks.  The first is a cinnamon teal resting on a log.  The second is a desert teal. 

Also gang...

Please keep Bryan and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they morn Bryan's grandfathers death. 

Someone got some new wadders!!!

Bryan got a great deal on these wadders from Rogers Sporting Goods.  www.rogerssportinggoods.com

86 Days til' Duck Season!!!!

Who's watching this tonight?

I will be!  I'm sure I'll see a relative or something on there.  LOL!

I can't wait to get one!

Mmm... Mmm... Good!

Ham steak from a hog the boys and I raised, zucchini, squash, peas, and tomatoes the wife raised. 100% us!
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Dakota showing his steer "Appa" at the 2011 Boone County Fair.

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Big Thank You!

Dakota had a very successful sale this year at the 2011 Boone County Fair, we'd like to thank the following people for buying Dakota's pig and steer, Billy Rapp, Rodney & Lori Rapp, Bucky & Barbara Roberts, Karen Miller, Murry's Restaurant, Tom Atkins and Christensen Construction. Thanks and hope to see you next year at the fair!
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Dakota pinned w/his pig at the 2011 Boone County Fair.

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One of my favorite past times... Making fart noises in the truck with my boys. LOL!!!

Dylan at the 2011 Boone County Fair

Here is Dylan and Buzz after the bottle calf show.
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Vacation has officially started!

I'm getting the itch!!! Will it ever get here?

Looking good!

This is per Ducks Unlimitied at http://www.ducks.org/

"According to 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service waterfowl surveys, total duck breeding population estimates have increased in most traditional survey areas in Canada. The only exceptions are in northern parts of the British Columbia/Western Boreal Forest Region, which could be a result of birds short-stopping to take advantage of the excellent habitat conditions in the Prairie Region. Prairie breeding populations have increased by 41 to 66 percent since last year and by 2-43 percent compared to the long-term average. Breeding habitat is favourable in most of the Eastern Region, and Ontario is expecting an above-average production year.?

I could watch this a hundred times

I know ya'll probably think I must have a thing for the Duck Commander and his crew, but I don't.  Really!  They just do some awesome stuff and make a quality product. 

This tripple reed thing might be taking off...

I guess he an alright caller...

New Poll Up...

Maybe it's actually my first poll, but tell me what you are most excited for this fall.  Me... answer D!!!

HOLD THE PHONE!!!!

Your telling me there's a tripple reed duck call!  I've got to get one!



Also check it out at the duck commander website: http://www.duckcommander.com/store/duck-commander-1/game-calls/call-mach-3.html

Herf Jr. Nationals Coverage filmed by Brad Hook. CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Thanks to Brad Hook and Vita Firm for all you did at the National Jr. Hereford Show.

Can someone please teach me how to Dougie?

Choooooot.... this white boy can't dance!

No Joke...

There is a butt load of ducks on a couple of our ponds, about 60 on one and 25 on the other. Mostly scaups and canvas backs.
-J. Rapp
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It's getting closer...

Only 255 days til' duck season!

Quack... Quack... Boom!

Anyone missing a sheep?!?!?

For some reason there was a sheep in with our cows today!  Have no idea who's it is.  Who's up for a mutten roast?

New Calf on the Ground

Nice thick heifer calf born 3/13 by My Turn and a purebred limi cow.  She is thick and HAIRY!

Congratulations Bryan and Pam!

Congratulations Bryan and Pam on the birth of there baby girl Kourtlyn Selah Kovar.  Good thing she looks like her mom!

-J. Rapp