Anyone else from ND on here? There must be someone?
where did his hair / fur go? got the mange?Sorry I can't help you... I live in Florida. However, I visited North Dakota a few years ago and loved it. I photographed this old boy in Theodore Roosevelt National Park:
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We also visited Fort Union, which I believe hosts an occasional rendezvous. If you visit there and check the event schedule, chances are pretty good you'll find some kindred spirits.
Best of luck to you,
Notchy Bob
That's very observant of you, @toot !where did his hair / fur go? got the mange?
thank you so much for the great reply to my question. the NATIVE AMERICANS seamed to not waste anything that was provided them? as for a well placed shot it rely makes sense!That's very observant of you, @toot !
The photo was taken in July. The old bull was shedding his cold-weather coat. I understand this is a normal, annual occurrence, and the native people used to gather the shed wool and twist it into yarns to make ropes and cordage, and even finger-woven bags.
The front half of a buffalo has longer hair than the back. One of the old-timers wrote that the aiming point when shooting bison was at the line where the long hair met the short, and pretty low down. Just something I read. I've never shot one... except with the camera!
North Dakota is famously cold in the winter, but it gets hot in the summer. I recall it was over 100 degrees that day, and the old bull was panting.
Thanks for your comments.
Notchy Bob
First post but long time reader. ND for ten years SD presently. Been looking at getting started with muzzleloading for a while. I got my hands on some powder and caps, so now the hard part is done I think.
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