Jason Nash with a redhead in hand. Jay CassellThe airboat comes to pick us up after the first morning’s hunt. Jay CassellIn the afternoon, we went quail hunting on a nearby ranch. It was great fun, with good dog work and lots of shooting. Jay CassellOne of the pointers on the afternoon hunt. Jay CassellSecond morning departure. Jay CassellSunrise, second morning. Jay CassellI take a shot at an incoming pintail. I was using a 12-gauge Benelli Vinci that morning. What a nice-handling gun – it won Field & Stream’s Best of the Best award in 2009. Jay CassellOur third morning’s mixed-bag take – not bad for a bluebird morning. Jay CassellSome shots from Bay Flats. What a great way to kick off the holidays. Duck season ran from Halloween to the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, then picked up on December 12 and ran to January 24. Now is not too early to book a hunt for next year. Check out www.bayflatslodge.com for details. Jay Cassell
