Post by jrbhunter on Dec 15, 2011 13:14:04 GMT -5
I was involved in an interesting discussion over the summer about the recognition of a "Predator Slam". Similar to the other big game and African "Slams" we were debating which animals would be included in a true "Predator Slam".
In my opinion, the Mountain Lion and Wolf would have to be at the top of the list for a true North American Predator Slam. Aside from those the grey fox, red fox, bobcat and coyote would be staples. Some argue a coon belongs in the mix; I'm not so sure but to each their own.
As luck would have it, I've concluded what could best be defined as a "Midwest Predator Slam" here in December. If I can kill another red fox in the next 72 hours... I will have completed a full "Midwest Slam" in one week. I'd like to think I'll have the numbers to turn two or three full "Midwest Slams" this season but it all depends the cats, those are the variable as I'm cold-calling public property a long ways from home for those.
I have never called a wolf or mountain lion (although I've tried!) and must confess, a true North American Slam would be very difficult to complete in one season... but I think it could be done.
All said, I'm still very disappointed in my season thus far. I'll need to start averaging 4-6 coyotes a week if I'm going to meet my goals by the end of season. This week has been a step in the right direction, just hold the weather hope up!
In my opinion, the Mountain Lion and Wolf would have to be at the top of the list for a true North American Predator Slam. Aside from those the grey fox, red fox, bobcat and coyote would be staples. Some argue a coon belongs in the mix; I'm not so sure but to each their own.
As luck would have it, I've concluded what could best be defined as a "Midwest Predator Slam" here in December. If I can kill another red fox in the next 72 hours... I will have completed a full "Midwest Slam" in one week. I'd like to think I'll have the numbers to turn two or three full "Midwest Slams" this season but it all depends the cats, those are the variable as I'm cold-calling public property a long ways from home for those.
I have never called a wolf or mountain lion (although I've tried!) and must confess, a true North American Slam would be very difficult to complete in one season... but I think it could be done.
All said, I'm still very disappointed in my season thus far. I'll need to start averaging 4-6 coyotes a week if I'm going to meet my goals by the end of season. This week has been a step in the right direction, just hold the weather hope up!
