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You don’t hunt you don’t eat
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
Sounds like a great place.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
Great story! Glad to hear that you're getting to know the neighbors.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
I hunt some but no expert by any means. If my food supply depended on it, I'd be a lot slimmer and hungry. I actually like fishing better than hunting.
My grandpa was no hunter but he did raise cattle, hogs, & chickens and farmed the land with a team of mules until 1935 - traded is team of mules for a John Deere model B.
Sir Henry, I bet the winters are hard but if there could be heaven on earth, you must be close.
My grandpa was no hunter but he did raise cattle, hogs, & chickens and farmed the land with a team of mules until 1935 - traded is team of mules for a John Deere model B.
Sir Henry, I bet the winters are hard but if there could be heaven on earth, you must be close.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
I don't hunt now, however when SHTF I will be more than ready.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
Days are getting longer and even though it got down below zero it got up to 38 in the day. I like the cold although at times it get old. All things considered this is heaven.Steve51 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:57 pmI hunt some but no expert by any means. If my food supply depended on it, I'd be a lot slimmer and hungry. I actually like fishing better than hunting.
My grandpa was no hunter but he did raise cattle, hogs, & chickens and farmed the land with a team of mules until 1935 - traded is team of mules for a John Deere model B.
Sir Henry, I bet the winters are hard but if there could be heaven on earth, you must be close.
If the SHTF I’m moving in with you!RanchRoper wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:30 pmI don't hunt now, however when SHTF I will be more than ready.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
Those who live in the north appreciate spring just a little bit more than folks who live in a not so cold environment. It’s the reward for a hard winter.
I no longer hunt big game but if the need arose I could get out and get it done just fine. I raise my eyebrows at people who live in bigger cities who state that if the SHTF they would bug out and survive off the land. There is such a limited amount of wildlife out there that even a mild influx of people bugging out would soon wipe out all the game. But i suppose it’s better than the alternative of staying in the urban area’s with the looting and rioting that would happen. Okay, Debbie Downer Hatch, back on topic of a wonderful 97 year old women who has seen it all.
I no longer hunt big game but if the need arose I could get out and get it done just fine. I raise my eyebrows at people who live in bigger cities who state that if the SHTF they would bug out and survive off the land. There is such a limited amount of wildlife out there that even a mild influx of people bugging out would soon wipe out all the game. But i suppose it’s better than the alternative of staying in the urban area’s with the looting and rioting that would happen. Okay, Debbie Downer Hatch, back on topic of a wonderful 97 year old women who has seen it all.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
I do want to harvest one deer in my life. I believe in ‘fair chase’ and will allow myself one bullet. If I can’t absolutely know that I can drop the animal in its tracks I will pass on taking the shot.Hatchdog wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:19 amThose who live in the north appreciate spring just a little bit more than folks who live in a not so cold environment. It’s the reward for a hard winter.
I no longer hunt big game but if the need arose I could get out and get it done just fine. I raise my eyebrows at people who live in bigger cities who state that if the SHTF they would bug out and survive off the land. There is such a limited amount of wildlife out there that even a mild influx of people bugging out would soon wipe out all the game. But i suppose it’s better than the alternative of staying in the urban area’s with the looting and rioting that would happen. Okay, Debbie Downer Hatch, back on topic of a wonderful 97 year old women who has seen it all.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
I will strongly recommend you bring along a few more bullets. I am in the same philosophy camp as you, in the “if I can’t drop it where it stands, I don’t take the shot”, but it only takes a gust of wind or the deer to move as you squeeze the trigger to ruin that perfect shot. In fairness to the deer, bring some extra rounds along with your excellent attitude!
I was unsure if I would be “ok” with taking anything larger than a turkey, but I am, and I’m really enjoying the meat. I tanned the hide etc so made the most I could out of the animal. Being in Wisconsin, you’ll have a pretty easy time getting into a whitetail.
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I believe Andy gave Barney three bullets. I would also carry a pistol.Redthies wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:28 pmI will strongly recommend you bring along a few more bullets. I am in the same philosophy camp as you, in the “if I can’t drop it where it stands, I don’t take the shot”, but it only takes a gust of wind or the deer to move as you squeeze the trigger to ruin that perfect shot. In fairness to the deer, bring some extra rounds along with your excellent attitude!
I was unsure if I would be “ok” with taking anything larger than a turkey, but I am, and I’m really enjoying the meat. I tanned the hide etc so made the most I could out of the animal. Being in Wisconsin, you’ll have a pretty easy time getting into a whitetail.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: You don’t hunt you don’t eat
Then you’re all set! We can’t carry a pistol while hunting here, but if we could, I definitely would.
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BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
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BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
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Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF