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This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:25 pm
by bandit1250
I went to my friends home this morning to help him with a small job. When we got to where he didn't need me for a while I took my 222 Sako for a walk out behind his house. Lots of squirrel sign so I sat down for a while and saw 5 or 6 but none that would allow a shot with the rifle. Finally I got a chance at one that didn't head to the thick stuff at the top of the hill. I had my shooting sticks and had a good hold and hit right where I had the cross hairs. Was only about a 60yd shot with Dad's '80s Sako A1 Hunter 222 Remington. This is a male Fox squirrel. I believe I could have peeled the metal off the door of my truck easier than skinning this critter. I tried not to show the bullet exit because it was pretty bad. I also got a big grey squirrel after I took the picture of the Fox squirrel.
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:17 pm
by daytime dave
Congratulations on the good shooting and eating.
What knife is that displayed there with one of your trophies?
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:27 pm
by bandit1250
daytime dave wrote:Congratulations on the good shooting and eating.
What knife is that displayed there with one of your trophies?
The pocket knife is a Imperial. I only carry a knife in small game season I won't be upset if I lose it. These Imperials and the Rough Riders are very good knives for every day use and keeps your better stuff in a safe place and not stuck in a tree some where after cleaning your squirrels. Don't ask how I know that happens.
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:40 am
by Sir Henry
I don't have much sympathy for cute rats. They chew in my home wiring and have done a lot of damage.
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:37 pm
by Les
Sir Henry wrote:I don't have much sympathy for cute rats. They chew in my home wiring and have done a lot of damage.
+1.
Tree rats can cause endless problems to wildlife and humans alike. They may be cute, but I can think of a few more words I'd rather use!
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:34 pm
by daytime dave
Les wrote:Sir Henry wrote:I don't have much sympathy for cute rats. They chew in my home wiring and have done a lot of damage.
+1.
Tree rats can cause endless problems to wildlife and humans alike. They may be cute, but I can think of a few more words I'd rather use!
Yes, but they taste good too.
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:31 am
by Sir Henry
Tell me you really haven't eaten rat!
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:50 am
by clovishound
I believe he is referring to tree rat.
Re: This mornings walk in the woods
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:38 pm
by daytime dave
Tree rat is delicious. Without the tail of course.