My 2008 in a nut-shell (pics)
 

Guys, I think I'm gonna hang up the bow until the spring. It's been too damn cold lately to deer hunt for me, so I'm gonna waterfowl hunt 'til the spring time. I might break the bow out some more, if there's weather that I can sit longer than an hour in.[&:]
I feel I've had a great 2008, and have learned a TON about deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, turkey hunting, and life in general. This year I've killed 2 deer (my biggest buck with a gun, and my first bowkill), 1 spring turkey, and somewhere in the 50-60 duck range. I'm sure 2008 will be hard to top in 2009, but I feel it can be done:).
2008 also found 2 of my best friends getting their first bowkills (both public land spike bucks shot within an hour of each other. They called me, and I was there to help with both drags, and the blood trail on one. My brother also got his first bowkill, and his second this year (out of the same stand I killed minein)
I'll get to the part I know you're all wanting to see:D
Spring gobbler (story HERE)


'08 buck(story HERE)


First bowkill(story HERE):


I also had some great days waterfowl hunting, and can't believeI didn't duck/goose hunt at all last year. Here's just a few of my days on the water.








Here's a couple more. Forgot to mention, my dad killed 3 deer this year too.

RE: My 2008 in a nut-shell (pics)
 

you sure have had a good season Rory, great job. i wish i could have killed that many ducks lol i only got about 5-6 this year lol but that is hunting have to be where the ducks are i guess, great hunting season all in all.

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You had a great yr, CONGRATS and good luck in the new yr.

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Thats awesome...Congrats again on all the animals and on a heck of a good year......

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Well done bro, looks like you had fun all year! Congrats!

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You've done awesome this year Rory. Congrats on a great season! Hopefully they'll only get better.:)

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Awsome pics and what an awsome season you have had, congrats bud!!!

Wayne

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Awesome stories and pics Rory. Memories to last a lifetime, congrats to you and your parents for bringing you up in a hunting family.

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congrats rory

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Thanks guys, it really means a lot!
:)

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You're on track...sweet season.....Carry that camera buddy..send me somevideo and we'll make you some DVD's with music and text...

For now...go spoon your girlfriend and score points,, spend time with her...you're going to need some credit..

Turkey season is just around the corner. And it will be time for you to be with the boys... so take her to dinner. Take advice from a 34 year old...been there. :D

Brian

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Sorry man wish you guys had some luck this year, better luck next seasons

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You guys had a rockin season, congrats!

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Rory ... you are my hero :) you young guns bring me back a few decades.....

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Congrats on an AWESOME season Rory!

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Hell of a season. I miss my waterfowl hunting!

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Rory, your hanging with a good croud bud ;)congrats on sucess!!

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Thanks guys!
PT, I hope someone will return the favor to me someday:).
Crick, I would say so:D
Thanks again guys!

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helluva season man congrats

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Well done my friend. You have had a great season. It's amazing how many great experiances can be wrapped up in a few months. I know it has been that way for me this season.

Congrats on a great season and all the good times.

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looks like you guys had a great season. congrats and nice job rory

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Outstanding!

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Awesome pics and a heck of a season and a lifetime of memories....congrats!!

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Congrats on an AWESOME hunting season! Very nice pics, I have to say. Now you can have a nice restful off-season with plenty of great memories.;)

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Cant complain with results like that, congrats.

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Great job this year. Keep it up.

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Congrats on a GREAT SEASON Rory, thanks for sharing!!!! It's great to see a young "buck" like yourself into the hunting scene. You and your little Bro and the rest of the young guys on here are the FUTURE of our sport.

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Great thread Rory! Back about 5 months or so I made a thread on the HNI folks I was pulling for, you were one of them that I was hoping was going to get It done. You did It man, congratulation's!!

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Rory...you did awesome this year buddy...

Look closely at those pics...the labs in the photos....that great buck...you and your buds, dad, brother....all those ducks...

I assure you that you will look back on those pics...I know you well...and I know you'll have them posted in your hunting room.

You have a knack for capturing the moment and understanding the true meaning of hunting. You're blessed with a talent. Embrace it, and continue forward buddy. Great Job!!

I'd love to walk the open forest and BS with ya one day...

MW

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Sweet season and congrats to you Rory! That's what it's all about my friend. Your smile tells the whole story...Good on you!

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Thanks a bunch guys! It's really put a smile on my face looking back on it all

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It looks like u have had a good year