tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post5319778004520504875..comments2023-10-14T05:30:32.657-07:00Comments on The Bumbling Bushman: Sammy The Bushy-tailed IED (or Karma's A Bitch)Jamie Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411528916240029910noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-33673713256392420012011-03-11T05:26:15.771-08:002011-03-11T05:26:15.771-08:00Phillip - where are you starting your pull from, t...Phillip - where are you starting your pull from, the neck or the rump? Are you pulling in the same direction or opposite?Jamie Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411528916240029910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-85520138402485813622011-03-10T11:17:36.394-08:002011-03-10T11:17:36.394-08:00I've got a technique for squirrels that's ...I've got a technique for squirrels that's about as quick as you'd ever want to be. Do it right, and hair is a nominal issue. <br /><br />It's a well-known trick, to cut across the back, insert two fingers under the skin on each side of the incision, and pull hard. The skin peels right away to the head and feet. A quick crunch of the knife or shears and that's that. <br /><br />Once the hide is off, the gutting is really easy... about like a bird, only instead of pulling it out of the anal vent, you open the belly.Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-41688279520175817072011-03-09T13:07:21.929-08:002011-03-09T13:07:21.929-08:00Squirrel skinning made easy...When Porter gets a f...Squirrel skinning made easy...When Porter gets a few more years under his belt, I'll have one of these mounted to our shed out back.<br /><br />http://treelukekennels.webs.com/koontsskinner.htmCarolina Righttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811559955234482659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-69627423593232065202011-03-09T07:00:49.844-08:002011-03-09T07:00:49.844-08:00Phillip - I'm waiting for funding to become av...Phillip - I'm waiting for funding to become available for just such an acquisition. I am a fan of squirrel meat, though it's a bit of a pain to skin, de-hair, dress and parboil the little suckers for what you get. I think it's probably best to tackle a pile of squirrels with a couple of good friends and a 12-pack.<br />Sausage - Funny you had it happen to a TV on your watch. Sue and I were vacationing in Belize and watched a pelican try to fly between two powerlines hanging over a lagoon. He didn't make it, sending everyone diving for cover in that busy little port. On turkeys, I've always tried my damndest to keep from getting busted during scouting season, but it's often impossible, as your experience would suggest. I expect a full report from you.<br />Brian - I am giving this some serious consideration.Jamie Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411528916240029910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-56404859760215319952011-03-08T16:39:02.280-08:002011-03-08T16:39:02.280-08:00You need a bow.You need a bow.Carolina Righttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811559955234482659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-30570964077322808732011-03-08T13:12:48.976-08:002011-03-08T13:12:48.976-08:00I just had an adult turkey vulture meet its maker ...I just had an adult turkey vulture meet its maker in the exact same fashion... Lucky for me I was not out for a run and under the safety of my porch roof. That exercising can get you killed.... or worse... Safe to say I believe the squirrel tastes better however....Still fixated on those damn turkeys. Went scouting Sat and had a big old Osceola in a pine tree right at the edge of the field. I will bet he watched us walk all the way into our scouting positions before he clucked a few times and flew off to the west.Had two or three others gobbling. Season is here...sausagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725881462622019638.post-30931855118534337772011-03-08T10:16:02.654-08:002011-03-08T10:16:02.654-08:00I'm sure there must've been some satisfact...I'm sure there must've been some satisfaction at seeing that little sucker come plummeting down, all smoking and crispy.<br /><br />Sounds like you've made quite the case for a nice, quiet airgun! There are several nice ones on the market that are not only powerful, but very quiet. Plus, they're a good, quiet way to get some trigger time in prep for big game hunting. <br /><br />Oh, and squirrels are quite tasty... although shooting and eating them out of season may not be the best call.Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.com