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Post by maddog on Aug 27, 2014 11:10:49 GMT -5
One more for Team #1, LCB. Brings my total up to 7. Got a late start this am. Didn't get him until 11 am. He's the youngest I've shot, so far, this season. Definately a fryer. maddog
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 27, 2014 16:18:55 GMT -5
Score 2 more for team 2. Brings my total to 13 for the season (hope that helps tally the score). The Takedown has been absolutely fabulous. Best shootin' squirrel popper I've ever owned. I haven't missed with it yet...kind of dread the day I do miss...and of course it won't be the guns fault! Shot these 2 within about 7 seconds. I saw both chasing on a stump. Picked one out and after shooting it I did the countdown in my head to see how far apart just in case the 2nd squirrel stuck around. Second squirrel never moved. Pow! 2 down! Here's a shot of the Takedown "takendown" and ready for packing:
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Post by drs on Aug 28, 2014 6:24:11 GMT -5
drs... way to carry the team.... Hope to help you out this weekend.... Thanks. Actually, I harvest more Squirrels during the months of December & January, after Deer rifle/ML seasons end. At that time, the leaves are off and Squirrels are easier to see and are on the ground. Lots of time, I just sit in my ladder stand and get several running about near my stand. This time of the year these little Grays are much harder to see and are hard to hit with my scoped CZ .22 LR. May switch to using my .410-3" loaded with #5 shot. Getting a bit old just harvesting one or two Squirrels on each outing.
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Post by saltydog on Aug 28, 2014 12:51:56 GMT -5
HC your guns broke..... time for a new one, that one didn't shoot good any way did it.
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 28, 2014 16:09:24 GMT -5
HC your guns broke..... time for a new one, that one didn't shoot good any way did it. Ya know salty, I never thought that some crazy Bugout gun, packed up and strapped down on my Kawasaki KLR650 would end up being my best shootin' squirreler ever...but it seems to be heading in that direction!
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Post by maddog on Aug 28, 2014 17:46:15 GMT -5
My son got up for a hunt today. Woody, 2 for him, and 1 for me. Brings his total to 2, and 8 for me. Pics below. Add 3 more to team 1, LCB! maddog
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Post by matahone on Aug 28, 2014 20:58:33 GMT -5
Finally made it out this morning. Add 5 for team #9. I got a pic but can't figure out how to post it from my phone...grrrr
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 28, 2014 21:13:36 GMT -5
Finally made it out this morning. Add 5 for team #9. I got a pic but can't figure out how to post it from my phone...grrrrr There is a PhotoBucket ap for Iphones...
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Post by matahone on Aug 29, 2014 6:55:14 GMT -5
Well guess I can't load pics from my phone...had to use the computer. I have an Android....
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Post by michaeladkins on Aug 29, 2014 10:19:01 GMT -5
Slow morning. Please put team 6 down with 1 more. Thanks.
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Post by drs on Aug 29, 2014 10:22:44 GMT -5
Please add 3 more Squirrels for "Team #7". Brings my total up to 12 Squirrels. <Thanks>
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Post by INhuntin on Aug 29, 2014 11:07:09 GMT -5
We had a storm late last night so I guess that was why it was after 8:00am before the first one stuck it's head out. I got 3 of them for team 12 before it got too hot & I had to stop. I had to go back & count but that brings my total to 8. I'll get more when the leaves drop the woods I'm in they will run over you while deer hunting.
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Post by saltydog on Aug 29, 2014 12:46:17 GMT -5
Nice head shots there Matahone...... and some fat rats there.....
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Post by ukwil on Aug 29, 2014 14:55:07 GMT -5
Woody, add another to our team please. Killed a small gray this morning. No pic it was hot and I cleaned it asap. Hanging high and tight in the hickories again this morning. Seen 6, but only had the one shot.
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Post by maddog on Aug 29, 2014 16:50:12 GMT -5
I would like to say I'm proud of all the guys out chasing those limb chickens, this early. if everyone keeps this up, with a 5 1/2 month season, it ought to be an awesome total for the year! Congrats to everyone in the contest!
maddog
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Post by jsanders on Aug 29, 2014 19:14:18 GMT -5
Was rained out yesterday and only seen one but while it was not raining, the thermocell worked wonders in the woods. Once the wind came in before the rain, I got ate up again by mosquitoes.
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Post by jsanders on Aug 29, 2014 19:23:37 GMT -5
My Android obviously is not compatible with the site. That is 2 squirrels for team fuzzy nut busters
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 29, 2014 19:32:35 GMT -5
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Post by drs on Aug 30, 2014 4:37:17 GMT -5
We had a storm late last night so I guess that was why it was after 8:00am before the first one stuck it's head out. I got 3 of them for team 12 before it got too hot & I had to stop. I had to go back & count but that brings my total to 8. I'll get more when the leaves drop the woods I'm in they will run over you while deer hunting. I wish you could send some of that rain to our area. Here in Central KY we're very dry and need rain!!!! Yesterday, I looked at my indoor-outdoor weather recorder and the Temp. was 90* in late afternoon and the Humidity was at 7%!! Very breezy here too, but what is strange the Southern part of my County the Humidity is always higher... huhI guess it due to our elevation. The humidity is a bit higher in the early morning hours but quickly dries up.
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 30, 2014 7:25:02 GMT -5
We had a storm late last night so I guess that was why it was after 8:00am before the first one stuck it's head out. I got 3 of them for team 12 before it got too hot & I had to stop. I had to go back & count but that brings my total to 8. I'll get more when the leaves drop the woods I'm in they will run over you while deer hunting. I wish you could send some of that rain to our area. Here in Central KY we're very dry and need rain!!!! Yesterday, I looked at my indoor-outdoor weather recorder and the Temp. was 90* in late afternoon and the Humidity was at 7%!! Very breezy here too, but what is strange the Southern part of my County the Humidity is always higher... huhI guess it due to our elevation. The humidity is a bit higher in the early morning hours but quickly dries up. Raining here right now - guess I won't be going out this morning and 80% chance tomorrow.
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