Fallow-calf down in Germany

[Stumpkiller]

Congratulations Baikal.

Congratulations Baikal! Many of us don't know the custom of putting fresh pine branches over the mouth of your harvest that is practiced in Europe. Would you mind explaining this interesting custom?

Interesting. In my original hunting group (now disbanded) we would break off a hemlock twig and a piece was tucked in the deer's mouth and another piece dipped in the blood and then tucked in the successful hunter's hatband. I don't remember who actually started the "tradition" but I'm sure it was a hand-me-down from times past.

We also had the tradition that with any new or guest hunters you did not field dress your first deer. That one was a practical tradition as you not only got to see it done once but you also were probably shaking so bad you'd slit your own wrist! :rotf:


I got to play with a fallow deer this fall but it was not a m/l kill. This was an introduced "escapee" from a ranch down in the valley that I took while grouse hunting on my own land!

Talk about a windfall!

 

[gmww]

Very nice Fallow. I encountered the practice of placing fresh cuttings while hunting in British Columbia, Canada. The outfitter was a 1st Generation German who came to Canada shortly after the 2nd World War.

Before we took photos of the bear he placed the cutting in front of its mouth. I couldn't recall the reason so that's why I had to ask. I also figured the other's here might want to hear about this custom. Great guide and outfitter. He's in his 70's I think.