Waterfowl Slam 2013-2014

[Dano]

Here's the post for your comments and pictures.

The BIG 25 BC Bird Slam

A group of active waterfowlers on this site have put together a list of waterfowl that can be found in BC. For this BC Bird Slam we wanted it to be achievable in one season. Sept 2013 - March 2014. There are 4 separate categories that are possible to complete. Dabblers, Divers, Sea Ducks, and Geese. This contest is designed to help people try hunting new species or meet new people to share hunts with.

The BC GRAND SLAM includes the 6 bonus ducks. The first person to post up all 31 species will be automatically crowned the winner. But that is very unlikely to happen in one season.

The person with the most species (drakes) at the end of the season (verified with proof of pictures) will win the title of "The Baron" of BC Birds. (or Baroness). There will be an award of some kind that will be posted when confirmed but the idea of this event is to keep it friendly and fun for those participating and those following along.

Remember, this is about getting out there and enjoying all different kinds of waterfowl hunting. British Columbia has one of the most diversified species of waterfowl in Canada to hunt. Take advantage of the opportunities out there and share your experiences with fellow HBCers.


DABBLER - the Puddle Jump 7

American Widgeon- DAB
Gadwall - DAB
Green-winged Teal - DAB
Mallard - DAB
Northern Shoveler - DAB
Northern Pintail - DAB
Wood Duck - DAB

Bonus dabbling ducks

*Blue-winged Teal - DAB
*Cinnamon Teal - DAB
*Eurasian Widgeon - DAB


DIVING - the Underwater 8

Barrow's Goldeneye - DIVER
Bufflehead - DIVER
Common Goldeneye - DIVER
Common Merganser - DIVER
Hooded Merganser - DIVER
Lesser Scaup - DIVER
Red-breasted Merganser - DIVER
Ring-necked Duck - DIVER

Bonus Diving Ducks

*Canvasback - DIVER
*Greater Scaup - DIVER
*Ruddy Duck - DIVER

SEA DUCKS - The Briny 5

Black Scoter - SEA
Harlequin Duck - SEA
Long-tailed Duck - SEA
Surf Scoter - SEA
White-winged Scoter - SEA


GEESE - The Honking 5

Greater White-fronted Goose (SpeckleBelly)
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Cackling Goose
Brant

There may be a few tweaks to the list but for the most part this is how it will look.
I should also add, birds entered here should be harvested in BC this season and it's drakes that will count in the duck listings.
You must also submit your pictures as the season goes along. No sandbagging and posting them all up near the end of the season! First person posting up a completed list will be declared the "Baron of BC Birds".

[lorneparker1]

Count me in!

wooo! Well done Dano. Lets the games begin folks!

[Displaced Nova Scotian]

This only being my second year of water-fowling but I'm in!

Looking forward to meeting some of you out in the field this year; best of luck to ya'll.

[Chessieguy]

Can't win if ya don't play...I will give it a shot!

[pnbrock]

Ill see how close I can come may need an islander for some of the divers.

[BiG Boar]

25 drake species will be incredibly tough. Some of them I've never even seen before. But as this is my third year waterfowling. I'll try.

[Ian F.]

And let this be the species and sex standard as used by both the CWS and the US FWS

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/duckplum/

[digger dogger]

http://i40.tinypic.com/348n51g.jpg

One like this may prove to be a tough one, for any of us to get!!! :-)

[lorneparker1]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/LorneP/widgeon_zpsa1186d58.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/LorneP/media/widgeon_zpsa1186d58.jpg.html)

We got one a few years back to. Only one ive ever see in hand though. I just wanted to add one suggestion/request that all pictures used for verification must have something to prove its from this year. Putting up a 1 and 3 (for 2013) would solve that.

[lorneparker1]

Ill see how close I can come may need an islander for some of the divers.

I plan on going to the mainland for my divers as we don't get many other then bluebills over here. But I think I have the sea ducks wrapped up pretty good.

Lorne

[Ian F.]

If you want proof Lorne then print a copy of this post and put it in the pic

[pnbrock]

Not that good a bird hunter so an islander can show me how it's done on mainland. ;)

[mattchu_19]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj260/mattchu_19/grandslam.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/user/mattchu_19/media/grandslam.jpg.html)

[Firstblood]

Im in, it will be my first year hunting ducks outside of ontario but it should be a great year, only 10 days till opener in kamloops and Ive got duck on the mind thats for sure.

[limit time]

I picked up a new choke and patterned it this weekend, shoots sweeeeet!! I'm ready!

[Kudu]

Hmmmm.....

Let the fun begin! Can't wait for duck season now

[Firstblood]

just lookin at the list and I know it will be hard enough already but should redhead not be included in the diver duck section. saw one not far from kamloops last year. hoping to drop one or two this season

[Angus]

Season opens today up in the Peace, so I'm in.

[Dano]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/LorneP/widgeon_zpsa1186d58.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/LorneP/media/widgeon_zpsa1186d58.jpg.html)

We got one a few years back to. Only one ive ever see in hand though. I just wanted to add one suggestion/request that all pictures used for verification must have something to prove its from this year. Putting up a 1 and 3 (for 2013) would solve that.

If you guys agree, how about 3 fingers out in a picture or put 3 shells in the picture if its a picture of birds only.

A few more points, those who are in declare so when they post their first picture. This is a fun activity for the site, you are on your honor to post up only birds you shot yourself. I'm not a judge but if guys start questioning posts or there's conflicts, I'll have to shut it down. If your buddy takes one of the rarer birds post anyway and give them credit. It's always cool to see the rare birds and it will inspire others to get out looking for them. Lastly, don't hold back your pictures. It will be better if everyone can follow along all season.
For the newer hunters who sign up, post up your first double, triple, limit or whatever and I'll note it in your list.
When you post up your first picture and declare it in the Slam, I'll copy it and paste it in the locked thread and future updates to your list.
Good luck everyone!!!
I should also add here the Waterfowl Slam was suggested by Kudu(if I remember correctly); Big Boar, and Lorne Parker and many others on the site posted up ideas on different ways to do this and I think this format should work well. At the end of Brant season we'll see what changes (if any) can be implemented for next year.

[Hellfish Hunter]

I am in and so is my bro, this is going to be fun!

[kyleklassen]

I think this would make a good tiebreakerhttps://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1012749_477171855697402_286814809_n.jpg

[barklee]

I am in. Can't wait to see you all out there.

[lorneparker1]

Tomorrow is the big day folks! Good luck!

[hare_assassin]

I think this would make a good tiebreakerhttps://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1012749_477171855697402_286814809_n.jpg

Simultaneously hilarious and creepy. I love it!

[303Brit]

Giddy-up

she starts tomorrow

303

[field marshal]

All you Up-Islanders, Brit, Fatso and whomever else if you are going to kill those poor fish ducks you better be eating them!!!
Not "kosher" to blast something just to enter a contest and pretend you're the best waterfowler in Shangri-la??:mrgreen:
Cheers---Field Marshal.

[heyblast]

I second Field Marshall's post.

[lorneparker1]

Just because you old *******s aren't good enough to even compete in an event of this magnitude doesn't mean you have to throw stones!

I will eat them raw on rice

P.s I am the best waterfowler in Shangri la!

Good luck tomorrow beauties!

Lorne

[heyblast]

If I don't see a picture of that it didn't happen. We'll need proof:-D

[kyleklassen]

raw rice too?

[lorneparker1]

Against a lot of Adversity today, we managed to kill a few. 11 honkers, a cackler a snow, 16 ducks

For the slam I have a drake mallard, honker, and a cackler

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/LorneP/IMAG0702_zps093f0d86.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/LorneP/media/IMAG0702_zps093f0d86.jpg.html)

303 Brit has a drake mallard, snow goose, and a honker

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/LorneP/IMAG0701_zps823b894e.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/LorneP/media/IMAG0701_zps823b894e.jpg.html)

[field marshal]

Good job!! Your fields don't look as muddy as ours!! We managed to get Kyle"s truck stuck but seeing as he's a tough logger, his
ingenuity got us unstuck!!!:mrgreen:---Cheers---Field Marshal.

[303Brit]

Coulda had a couple Snows, but it didn't pan out. Coulda had about 15 more cheeks and another 8 duck but some peoples children are touched in the head.

303

[Fella]

Looks like you guys had a great day!

That three sign you're throwing up makes you look like some kind of rural gang.

[lorneparker1]

I have decided that after the non stop comments/harassment ( cant blame them) from my friends about the gang sign, we will be putting 3 shells in the pictures for the slam

[303Brit]

Looks like you guys had a great day!

That three sign you're throwing up makes you look like some kind of rural gang.

As far as the day goes it was far more frustrating then it should have been, but we came away with my first snow, my first quad on geese, and 3 birds a piece for the slam. Along with several "WTF's" "are you kidding me's" and some wholesome laughs

303

[Fella]

Isn't that the way it goes though? Adds flavour to the experience!

[Fella]

Was at the tsawwassen ferry terminal this evening on the way back to the rock and heard the volleys from the guys hunting the bay. Hope you had good luck if that was one of us Hbc'ers out there!

[lorneparker1]

Wheres everyones birds! NO SANDBAGGING!

[Ian F.]

Wheres everyones birds! NO SANDBAGGING!

well Lorne going to be mid-November before my first duck shoot of the year, figured I'd give you a head start....

[303Brit]

2 more to my list
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1425565_10153422655210075_1315998026_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/807_10153422655185075_611093513_n.jpg

303

[d6dan]

Nice speck Kiel..

[303Brit]

Nice speck Kiel..

Thanks buddy, was pretty choked about how badly he got mangled, woulda looked pretty dam god on the wall

303

[Crazy_Farmer]

He's barred up nicely!!

[lorneparker1]

Look how soaked those poor birds are.

[ru rancher]

this is crazy i wish i couldve got in on some of this action this year! sadly school has prevented that next year i guess!

[303Brit]

Adding more to the roster . How do you make a Cackler look big?????? Put a teal right beside him ;)
https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1385589_10153427187050075_1111858502_n.jpg

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[Crazy_Farmer]

Might aswell give Kiel the award already the rate you're on........

Looks like you just need a brant????!!!!?? for the goose slam. I like to drink ole' smoky moonshine, hint hint

[d6dan]

Nice teal Kiel, the cackler looks kinda small bud?..:wink:

[303Brit]

Might aswell give Kiel the award already the rate you're on........

Looks like you just need a brant????!!!!?? for the goose slam. I like to drink ole' smoky moonshine, hint hint

Always so subtle with your hints, you've been communicating to frequently with Lorne. I'm hearing you

303

[lorneparker1]

Might aswell give Kiel the award already the rate you're on........

Looks like you just need a brant????!!!!?? for the goose slam. I like to drink ole' smoky moonshine, hint hint

He definitely has the goose horseshoe that's for sure! Who knows what you sand baggers have though~!

[Crazy_Farmer]

we just shoot mallards and canadas here buddy!!

[lorneparker1]

we just shoot mallards and canadas here buddy!!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u279/LorneP/nov3_zpsf49acba1.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/LorneP/media/nov3_zpsf49acba1.jpg.html)

[Crazy_Farmer]

GIANT hen mallard!! I put it on the hen mallard strap in the blind. I thought it counted?

[303Brit]

GIANT hen mallard!! I put it on the hen mallard strap in the blind. I thought it counted?


Taking Tony's advice and looking for more jewelery ;)

303

[lorneparker1]

So there was all this interest prior to the season, and now it seems like only me and 303 are in it? This is was supposed to be a fun competition and I was really looking forward to it. I guess it wasn't meant to be. I'm out.

[lorneparker1]

Nice work Made in BC!

[303Brit]

There we go a lil life, thanks for sharing Made in BC

303

[nano]

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/hunting_bucket/92473D26-8EA7-4C53-9EAC-CB3599AA9715-2155-000005B2A68EF6A2_zpsa24bcd2d.jpg

[BiG Boar]

I have yet to kill anything other than a widgeon, mallard, and honkers!

[shotgunjohn]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/TRV58/2109_zpsd52e9ebb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRV58/media/2109_zpsd52e9ebb.jpg.html)


Been the worst duck year in recent memory here so far. Non of our usual fields have any birds so went down to the bay and started with these just to keep Lorne from whinning.

[lorneparker1]

Those are all beauties John! Very nice! That GE is gorgeous. If its any consolation this move has been crazy and I haven't shot a duck in probably 3 weeks.

[303Brit]

Nice John, good looking birds

303

[303Brit]

Well last month was slow, but today was a spectacular shoot. The likes of which I have not seen in................Ya about that long. Today's prize though is right here
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1441297_10151745867716610_1916896009_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1465175_10151745868316610_806157864_n.jpg

303

[shotgunjohn]

Two more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/TRV58/December5th_zpsc4f65d4e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRV58/media/December5th_zpsc4f65d4e.jpg.html)

[Wild one]

I have been doing a little duck killing this year so I guess I will start adding some pics after my next shoot. Hopefully I can add a few if the afternoon hunt goes well.

Don't worry guys just got back into it and my calling sucks so I doubt I am much of a threat :lol:

[303Brit]

One more for the slam

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1522620_10153672439195075_426872828_o.jpg

303

[303Brit]

a couple more from
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1560431_10151805570276610_1393908260_n.jpg

303

[field marshal]

Looks like you are a slam dunk for it Keil!!! Whats with your partner ?? Is he getting too slow off the mark???:confused:---Cheers---Field Marshal.

[303Brit]

Looks like you are a slam dunk for it Keil!!! Whats with your partner ?? Is he getting too slow off the mark???:confused:---Cheers---Field Marshal.

C'mon Tony you know Lorne only dry gulches suzies ;)

303

[shotgunjohn]

Here are the two standards, but I can't believe it took until December to get a drake mallard!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/TRV58/PC210264_zps708c8010.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRV58/media/PC210264_zps708c8010.jpg.html)

And here is one I really had to work for.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/TRV58/P1170268_zpscff1b754.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRV58/media/P1170268_zpscff1b754.jpg.html)

[303Brit]

Nice John awesome colours on him

303

[303Brit]

Final week of ducks
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1077569_10151828339521610_507341436_o.jpg

303

[303Brit]

Slow day, but these guys stopped in for a peek, figured I might as well take them as a couple ;)
https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/841151_10151829704121610_1687077064_o.jpg

303

[303Brit]

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31/1498132_10151831278026610_1468699923_o.jpg

303

[wingmaster]

I think 303s running away with this one

[303Brit]

I think 303s running away with this one


Nah just keeping the thread near the top for all the sandbaggers on the forum to be able to find it easy. I mean Tony just learned hwo to post pics last week, so I'm sure he has about 20 more species to post up ;)

303

[BiG Boar]

Shot a beauty ringer today. But I have only been out a handful of days this season! I'll post up, but likely won't make the competition.

[303Brit]

Shot a beauty ringer today. But I have only been out a handful of days this season! I'll post up, but likely won't make the competition.

sure sure ;)

303

[Crazy_Farmer]

Only two days left now. Could go out and have most divers off the list but would rather shoot pintails so I'll be choosing that.

DABBLER - the Puddlers


American Widgeon
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Wood Duck


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/Crazy_Farmer/2014/76DBC9FE-F06C-41DF-90A8-9F29EE5D978C.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Crazy_Farmer/media/2014/76DBC9FE-F06C-41DF-90A8-9F29EE5D978C.jpg.html)




http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/Crazy_Farmer/2013/83BE879E-4797-45FF-864C-E766C4A65E2F.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Crazy_Farmer/media/2013/83BE879E-4797-45FF-864C-E766C4A65E2F.jpg.html)


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/Crazy_Farmer/2013/EF909455-0E8A-4D8E-8674-EE0544D9CBFB.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Crazy_Farmer/media/2013/EF909455-0E8A-4D8E-8674-EE0544D9CBFB.jpg.html)


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/Crazy_Farmer/2013/D6CFE488-4D21-4E3C-889F-B0B7A782ED61.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Crazy_Farmer/media/2013/D6CFE488-4D21-4E3C-889F-B0B7A782ED61.jpg.html)

[Dano]

Posted up what I was able to find on this thread. If you have more pictures to add, post them here, send me a pm if you have any questions about posting pictures or anything posted up here send me a pm and I'll look into it.