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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Hunting Gate => : airgun/cuz November 10, 2008, 01:57:36 PM

: HERE'S THE WHOLE TRUTH!!!!!!!!
: airgun/cuz November 10, 2008, 01:57:36 PM

That's right,,this is my first legal squirrel,,,,,,,,,there was some skill involved due to the quality or lack there-of for sighting the scope.....we all attempted in getting it right & no luck........we decided to go to Jeffs' sacred squirrel heaven & bring home the bacon.....

for those that don't know I was out with Jeff last week & was a jinx,,we got nothing,,,,,,,today we had some southern luck with Big J  at our side,,,,we proceeded into the promised land & within 5-10 mins. Jeff spots a tree rat,,,looks to me & says to take the shot,,,,

I thought he was crazy,,,,,,my scope was not sighted in & I didn't want to make a bad impression on my first attempt......I said take the shot,,,Jeff insisted to go for it.......I  shouldered the SS & lined that  23 1/2 lb tree rats neck in my cross-hairs with some compensating for the lack of an accurately sighted scope,,,,now spending a few days with J at my house, he schooled me on the neck-shot,,,,,,,

with my brilliant advisors looking on I gracefully applied enough pressure on the trigger to send the cp 121 yards through the neck of tha 43 1/2 lb tree rat.......

all I heard was thump & watched with J & Jeff as that 63 1/2 lb tree rat crashed to the forest floor,,,,,,,,next thing I asked was how do we get it,,,,,,Jeff say what do you mean we......the shooter tracks his kill.......the city was crying out at that point but I tracked it through the thickest of shrubs,scaled a mountain side & yes.........I DID BRING HOME THE BACON,,,,,,,,

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: nalby November 10, 2008, 02:17:34 PM

nice fish um I mean nutter story, Good shootin and a very nice looking ss

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: shadow November 10, 2008, 02:20:09 PM

ATLAST! !!!!!! Great shootin joe  and GREAT!!!pic's. Look's kinda chilly over there too but it keeps your hunting senses alert hehe and a 63 1/2lb nutter should feed you all and then some lol. "j" look's a little chilly himself but happy you all had a good hunt and a successful one at that. Now joe it's time to move up to the larger night varmint's which weigh up to 162 1/2lbs and they got sharp teeth lol. Thanks for sharing joe, great story. Ed

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: Dave1899 November 10, 2008, 02:25:05 PM

Joe, Joe, Joe....I can't believe you murdered that cute little squirrel...I thought you liked 'em...LOL Good shootin' bro!!! Looks like yooooose guys had a great time.

David

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: only1harry November 10, 2008, 02:37:00 PM

Congrats on your first kill Joe!  Which pellet did you use on that 63.5lb vermin at 100+yds?  The 200 or 300gr? :-)  

Did Jeff give you guys any lessons on how to dress for a hunting trip in the woods?  hehe  Did he make you clean it too?  :)

: Im NOT Impressed!!
: Timmyj1959@yahoo.com November 10, 2008, 03:02:51 PM

First off,,, Ya got J up there,,, Ya got Jeff. I know them both. We all know that Talon is now set up for "Out West" 350 plus yard shootin. Varmints @ 350 yrds I would respect Lil 40 lb. Squirrels @ 120 yrds???? Why dont Ya shoot fish in a barrel???? Too easy!!  I was hoping Joes first REAL hunting trip would at least involve some type of REAL challenge?? Honestly guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Joe,,, I wish I could give Ya A Big Ole S.C. Hug,,,, That Sq. Ya got Buddy is a TROPHY I hope Ya NEVER forget!! Nuthin like Yer first "Legal One" LOL!! (Ya may want to consider a camo "Skull Cap" next time!!) Well,,,,,,,,, dont listen to me,,,, just ask Ed!!LOL!! I know Im being a smart "Butt",,, seriously Joe,,,, Im proud of Ya Buddy,,,, Ya done GOOD!!!!!!!!! (& not that it matters,,,, Im PROUD of Ya!!!!!) See Folks,,,, even "City Boys" can "Get Er Done!!,,,, Signed: Good ole S.C. "Cuncry Boy" bout to get his "tale" whipped!!  Tim. (Course,,,, "Yooooos Guys" gotta find me first!!)

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: longislandhunter November 10, 2008, 03:03:35 PM

Actually Harry,,,, J and I did make Joe skin and clean his kill,,,,, well,,, kinda :)

He started the job and we "helped" him a little, but he did just fine for a city boy  :)

As for the size and weight of that monster tree rat,,,,,, well,,, all I can say is that I had to carry that critter around in my vest game pouch and my back is killin me !!!!!!  I may have to go to the chiropractor tomorrow and have him do his magic and straighten out my spine  :)

As for Joes choice in hunting apparel,,,,,, that was entirely his own creation  :) but I'm workin on him,,, give me a little more time and I'll have him so camo'd out we won't even be able to take pics cause ya won't be able to see him......

Jeff

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: TCups November 10, 2008, 10:20:13 PM

Looks like you guys had a good hunt.  But are those "flames" on Joe's wool cap?  You boys need to get with Shadow and study up on your camo technique.  The really big squirrels probably saw you and scampered away before you got within 300 yards (lol).  Hey Joe, can an Akita be trained to retrieve?   And Joe, see if you and J can run down a source for a decent side wheel for the Nikko Stirling will ya?  Thanks for the pics.  But where is one of Jeff?  All I ever see of Jeff is his pick up truck and dead groundhogs.

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: shadow November 11, 2008, 12:04:43 AM

I suggest going with shades of green flames next time and stick a couple leafy twig's on top for effect hehehe. Ed

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: longislandhunter November 11, 2008, 01:59:24 AM

I think the orange flames are technically called "Brooklyn Camo"  :)

As for me,,,,  I was the camera man,,,  was using my camera phone which is why the pics came out kinda fuzzy  :(  

I just got this phone and surprisingly it actually does take pretty good pics but I guess I just didn't hole it steady enough....

Don't worry though,,,, we're gonna have Joe all camo'd up in no time   :)

Jeff

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: Progun November 11, 2008, 02:23:04 AM

Joe. a hearty congratulations on bagging your first legal squirrel. Looks like you had two seasoned veterans for technical support and guide services which is always a good thing. Don't stop here though. Squirrel hunting is IMO the very best training you could get to develope all the skills to become a hunter.I want to thank you for sharing this story.I really look forward to your future posts on your other hunts.Go as often as you can during the season and share it here with your GTA family.Kudo's to Jeff and J for taking the time to accompany you.Way to GO guys!

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: airgun/cuz November 11, 2008, 04:09:45 AM

I gotta tell ya,,,,Jeff called it,,,that's the city slicker brooklyn camo,,,,,,,,ya really gotta see how bright it is when I change the batteries...LOL!

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: tedshred November 11, 2008, 05:07:28 AM

That nutter looks more like a 72 pounder for sure! At least a yard long from nose to tail.

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: gamo2hammerli November 11, 2008, 05:43:13 AM

Great shot at the nutter with your Talon SS Joe.

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: JOHNNY QUEST November 11, 2008, 09:01:00 AM

This has been a fun report guys.. great shootin joe..  The orange is required here in texas if you are hunting the national forest area's.. they call for at least 2 sq. ft..  geez we look like traffic  signs out there.

 Public hunting land can get a bit dangerous here...

 RANDALL

: Just gotta adjust the thermostat a bit.
: 3n00n November 11, 2008, 03:20:11 PM

Had great fun and other than the NY 'chill' in the air, it was a great day. I s'pose I should'a had some thermees on, since I have this thin southern warm weather skin.

Even got to be a nerd for a few hours . . . (http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-surprised.gif)

Pics of thecity you mentioned,out in front of Penn Station . . .

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: airgun/cuz November 12, 2008, 02:14:28 AM

J ,,,,,Nice pics of the BIG APPLE,,,,,I worked four years at that Post Office back in the mid 80s,,my father had the contract for the concrete floors(them were good times in there)(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif),,,,those pics had to be taken on the weekend,,,the city looks too peacefull(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-innocent.gif)....you gotta luv the Big Apple,,,for those that never been there,,,it's a must experience......hhhmmm,,,I'm wondering if Timmy would be able to handle that jungle!!!!(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif)..we will never know because he's afreaid to come & visit his ...ex N.Y. buddy(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif)......J,,,I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!!!!!

Yep, I plan on visting S.C. in the future,,,hopefully sooner than later,,,(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif)

: Gotta put together a Ronkonkoma vacation package.
: 3n00n November 13, 2008, 10:28:23 AM

Great fun for sure,but I still didn't get to see all of the stuff in the city thatI wanted to.

We'll just have to work on that! (http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif)

Were you able to get outand hunt again this week?

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: airgun/cuz November 13, 2008, 11:22:06 AM

I think Jeff forgot about me,I haven't been out since monday(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif),,,,,,,,maybe he will see this post & call me(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif).....when your ready to finish your tour of the big apple,,,you know how to find me(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif)

: flaming camo....
: Bhawanna November 13, 2008, 12:21:24 PM

no, you probably embarrassed him in front of all those squirrels wearing that flaming camo!!!...LOL!!....i'm gonna get you some real camo for xmas!!

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: airgun/cuz November 13, 2008, 12:26:11 PM

Rog,,,,that's called the CITYLOOKAMO....(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif)

: Joke All Ya Want Joe,,,,
: Timmyj1959@yahoo.com November 13, 2008, 12:36:47 PM

You know we share a special bond. You have been there for me & my Family quite some time now. You also know Im goin thru an especially hard time now.  If I could,, I would be there. Promise. I gotta be here for Mom next thurs. for the closing of the "Farm". Your S.C. Buddy,,, Tim.

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: longislandhunter November 13, 2008, 01:53:36 PM

Joe,,, Joe,,,, Joe,,,,,, forget you ??? How could I forget my favorite huntin buddy???  :)

The last few days I've just been tied up so I really couldn't plan any hunts,,,,, the next couple of days I'm busy too  :(  but don't worry buddy,,,, me and you are goin huntin again real soon.   :)

I think we need to hit that place by the hospital,,,, nothing better than  hunting tree rats that have not been hunted for quite a while  :)

Jeff

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: airgun/cuz November 13, 2008, 01:58:54 PM

Jeff,,,,,I knew I would feel the luv again(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif),,,,I've actually been getting a little action out the bedroom window...(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif)...tree rats are zipping around by the dozen....I am always ready to go,,,just call.....I might drive to the hospital tomorrow & check it out,,,,I may call you tomorrow for diections,,,,I think I remember where you told me...(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif)

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: only1harry November 13, 2008, 02:41:01 PM

Be careful guys.  I know of a guy that was hunting in the woods behind a hospital and they caught him and threw him in the psychiatric ward of that hospital!  Stay away from large men in white shirt & pants!!  :-)