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woodchuck with a rock
richpierce:
Saturday I was gathering chert in a dry streambed 25-30 yards wide. I was working an area with willows and was banging away on rocks, testing some pieces, removing rind, etc. I heard a chirring sound from the wooded bank which sounded like 2 animals fighting. Then a big woodchuck ran out into the hot sun and stopped about 35 yards away in the middle of the streambed. I stood up and looked at him. He looked at me. I picked up a rock and chucked it at him, missing him by 10 feet. He didn't blink. I chucked another rock and missed by 6 feet. He held his ground, motionless. Maybe he thought that if he didn't move, I wouldn't see him. Then I remembered I want a chuck hide to make a bowstring. So I got 2 fist sized rocks and started walking toward him, smoothly and slowly. At 10 yards he started to run. I headed him off and stunned him with one rock, then brained him with the other. I skinned him cased with a sharp flake. They have tough hides but the flake worked better than a semi-sharp steel knife.
Overall I was surprised to find a chuck run out into a big flat rocky sunny area. Maybe he'd been fighting with momma or something and just needed to get away. Then I was surprised to hit him solidly with the first rock. Seems like instincts took over.
Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive:
wow wish i had a rock kill under my belt. i only ever finished off a turkey with a rock and chased down an armadillo. sounds like you are a true caveman....ooga booga good incentive for the ol' lady to behave huh?
huntertrapper:
thats primitive.
TRACY:
Great story! They actually make a good meal, especially young of the year. Nice throw too. When I was in my teens scouting for deer I stumbled upon one and headed him off with a whirling hammer to the head. Pure luck
Tracy
mullet:
That's cool!
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