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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Hunting Gate => : November 17, 2006, 08:04:41 AM
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So my posts are not going ot be as long and defenatly not as interesting as Jeff's. But ill give it a whirl.
We have had an issue with the squrrels digging on our roof. For whatever reason I have no idea. But I decided enough is enough. Ive been trying to take out the guilty as much as possibal.
So today while I was laying in my bed studying watching my favortie show Lost. I heard the scratching, and immedatly knew what it was. Grabed my shadow and headed outside along with a few predators. Well there he was digging away at the roof (no idea why they do this). My dad dosent want to have a new one put in because this is asbestos and it will cost way to much. Anyways back to the story.
My shots range from 15-30 yards depending where I walk out of my house. This one was about 15-18 yards away. I put the hairs on his lil noggin took a deep breath and let one go down range. Well first shot his right where I wanted it too and it droped like a rock. One or two twitches and it was all done.
Heres some pics...
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/eighty8fierogt/hunt-1.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f155/eighty8fierogt/hunt.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/)
Oh edit : Sorry for the fragments and or run-ons. Im not an english major.. enjoy :)
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Great shootin Jason, Great pics too !! That looks like a nice fat bushytail. Is he in the freezer now?
I had the same problem a couple of years ago with a bunch of squirrels. They actually chewed through the roof shingles and then burrowed into the roof itself and made a nest. I'd wake up in the early morning hours and hear them scrambling around inside the wall. Drove me nuts. I called an exterminator and when he gave me the estimate to get rid of them I told him "no thanks".
At that time all I had was my .20 cal. Benjamin Blue Streak pump gun, which I still have, so I got to work. Got up early a couple of mornings in a row and got rid of my squirrel problem for free. Maybe that's what they're trying to do on your roof, get in and make a nest.
Anyway, great shootin and really enjoyed the pics. If you get any more make sure you post the story and pics.
Jeff
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Good shooting Jason!
As LIH said, nothing like a little do it yerself'in to get it done!
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Nice shot. A fat nutter you have, he looks wider than longer.
Bart
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Nice shot buddy.
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He was a fat little rat for shure,I had my neighbor clean him for me. Ill admit im not very good at it, But I can cook! So figured a few cases of beer in exchange for some cleaned rats was worth the trade.
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Love those melon shots, clean and to the point. Nice shooting and put another in the chamber, his kin are coming.