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Title: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: JonCagle on June 10, 2019, 02:31:47 PM
I was looking for squirrels today while walking with my bow and before I left I spotted some larger prey. Using a cattle trailer to block my quarry's view I got within range and peeked out around my hide. The wary morsel was looking for danger, but in the wrong direction! I picked a spot and the arrow was gone, a good hit if a little low. After a quick struggle and finishing shot I had my reward... a groundhog! As I was hauling the hog home I spotted a squirrel and pinned it to a tree, I've been wanting to try out some a new grill with some game and I believe these will do nicely. ( I wanted to post a picture but failed to get the attachment working)
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Car54 on June 10, 2019, 03:13:04 PM
Nice!!! Those are some small targets. Way ta go! :archer2:
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: GCook on June 10, 2019, 04:31:16 PM
Sweet kills! PM sent

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Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 10, 2019, 05:09:30 PM
I've shot a lot of groundhogs but I always fed them to the vultures. How do they taste?
Dave.
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: GCook on June 10, 2019, 05:10:24 PM
Here ya go(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190610/fdd7da0c7aa443ead20252c88915c63e.jpg)

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Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: JonCagle on June 10, 2019, 05:28:59 PM
Woodcarver this will be the first one I have tried!
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Ghostman on June 10, 2019, 05:49:18 PM
Squirrels are small game in Virginia and have designated hunting seasons. None are open now. Just my opinion but.....I wouldn't be bragging about killing them out of season on the internet unless you want a visit from a game warden.
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: GCook on June 10, 2019, 06:11:01 PM
Like rabbit really.

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Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Possum Head on June 10, 2019, 06:23:48 PM
Strangely enough we have a summer season in Ms and no one uses it. Might have something to do with 90 degrees  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: JonCagle on June 10, 2019, 06:29:02 PM
Quote from: Ghostman on June 10, 2019, 05:49:18 PM
Squirrels are small game in Virginia and have designated hunting seasons. None are open now. Just my opinion but.....I wouldn't be bragging about killing them out of season on the internet unless you want a visit from a game warden.
But it is squirrel season? Started June 1st
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Sam McMichael on June 10, 2019, 07:26:25 PM
2 for 2 is pretty good shooting. Good job!
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: arrow30 on June 10, 2019, 09:27:46 PM
that's good eating right there! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Possum Head on June 10, 2019, 09:37:44 PM
Ground hogs aren't on the gulf coast. My Grandfather hunted them in North Alabama. Is the meat mediocre or more on the good side. They look meaty!
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: arrow30 on June 10, 2019, 09:41:38 PM
id say good side , like a big squirrel.
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Alexander Traditional on June 10, 2019, 10:25:31 PM
That's some goos shoot'in!
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: GCook on June 10, 2019, 11:30:12 PM
Quote from: Possum Head on June 10, 2019, 09:37:44 PM
Ground hogs aren't on the gulf coast. My Grandfather hunted them in North Alabama. Is the meat mediocre or more on the good side. They look meaty!
Heck yes it's good.  They live on clover, alfalfa and other tender greens.  Mild flavor and fairly tender.  They were a welcome addition to the table in my family when I was coming up.

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Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: 10essee on June 12, 2019, 04:21:50 PM
Whistle pig is absolutely awesome table fair. My brother and I killed the seed of them within walking distance of our house as kids. Bows 22 shotgun sticks whatever we could dispatch one with. We always boiled them for a while skimming the grease off water then put in oven and roast with potatoes and carrots with some cream of mushroom soup in pan. Man I wish Florida had them. I'd take everyone I could get my hands on.
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: Basinboy on June 16, 2019, 04:44:42 AM
Fine shooting!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: frassettor on June 16, 2019, 05:52:29 AM
Fantastic shooting
Title: Re: Fun offseason hunt
Post by: mec lineman on June 16, 2019, 07:27:22 AM
Ghostman, it took me 45 seconds to check the early squirrel seasons. You should've done the same before you blasted this guy.