Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: WhistlingBadger on September 15, 2021, 11:04:09 am
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Well, it's just a ruffed grouse, not the elk I was hoping for (stay tuned on that, though; the season isn't over and man, are we getting into them!), but it is my first kill with a home-made bow. And it was delicious back in camp.
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That is awesome : ) I'd say it's way harder to hit a grouse than an elk, great job
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Way to go! They do make a great dinner! Now, onwards to the elk! Good hunting!
Hawkdaner
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Sweet. Excellent work.
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I think its the first reported kill of the year. So congratulations Mr. Badger, you won!
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Congratulations. A grouse is a pretty small target... Good shooting. Bet it was delicious.
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Good job WB!!! I’ve never had grouse but I know pheasant tastes good! It’s my favorite meat! It shouldn’t be too different! Right? ;D ;D ;D
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Ha ha, Thanks guys! It was a close shot, and I missed with the first arrow. :fp It stood and gave me a second shot. Not the smartest of God's creature, but their camouflage is among the best in the animal kingdom. And wowee, are they tough! My partner hit one with a judo from his wheely bow, through a leg, through the guts, and out a breast muscle...and it flew a hundred yards before he caught up with it!
Good job WB!!! I’ve never had grouse but I know pheasant tastes good! It’s my favorite meat! It shouldn’t be too different! Right? ;D ;D ;D
Grouse is even better than pheasant, but there isn't as much of it.
I think its the first reported kill of the year. So congratulations Mr. Badger, you won!
Hm, I think Fox killed a squirrel, didn't he?
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Fox did get a squirrel!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70545.15.html (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70545.15.html)
I stand corrected. Fox is the true champion! Now we're all waiting for his acceptance speech. Unless someone can find an earlier confirmed kill..
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Awesome. Are you still smiling? Thought so
Bjrogg
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Awesome. Are you still smiling? Thought so
Bjrogg
Yes, indeed. And I haven't even told you about the giant bull we called in and almost got a shot at...that might keep me smiling for a year or so.
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Well done WB I wish we had more grouse around me…I don’t have any pictures of my squirrel, and so you know what they say haha, good luck with the moose!
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My grouse doesn't really count here as I got it with the 6th shot from a .44 magnum revolver, barked it! Little Fiddler got one with her .45 cal muzzleloader, so that would count as a primitive kill! They were both good! Some years back!
Hawkdancer
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Badger,congrats on the primitive kill,i was up hunting elk with my bow one year and got so wrapped up in chasing blue grouse that we had 4 cows walk out in front of us at 50-60yds good times for sure,i saw 4 nice bulls crossing hwy 287 between ftc and larimie yesterday,work hasnt allowed me to go out yet but i think the best is yet to come,i like this last week or so of september the best anyhow for chasing bugling bulls,best of luck to you the rest of the season,i really like the design on the rawhide of your selfbow,did you free hand that?
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And wowee, are they tough!
So are pheasants. Here in the UK it has been illegal since 1981 to kill or injure any wild bird or animal with an arrow, but before then pheasants were legal game for archers. In the 1970s I shot a pheasant with an arrow that completely transfixed it, quartering from the rear through all the body as if it were on a spit. It took off and flew at least 6o yards, taking the arrow with it, before it came down and I recovered both the pheasant and my arrow.
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Good luck up there, Muleman! There are also moose in that area, be aware! Deadman Pass is supposed to be good, a friend owns land up there and scores every almost year! Muzzleloading!
Hawkdancer