opening day squirrel

[longfowler]

today was the first day of NH squirrel season! I went out for a couple of hours before work, hoping to scout out a nice tree for our bow opener comming up in 2 weeks, but got distracted by this guy. I never got around to picking out a tree...I stalked this one for almost 40 mins, and I'm very proud to say I dropped him with one shot. Even with 2 barrels, I stalked & waited for the perfect oppurtunity at 25 yards, since this gun has no chokes. I still hit him real good, when I skinned him I found 10 pellets! the load was 60 grs of 1f, a circle fly fiber wad & 90 grs of #5 shot. knowing my limitaions of range & power really made for an exciting hunt, what a rush! way more fun than wackin' them at 40-50 yds with a cartridge gun!I'm planning on doing ALL my hunting with black powder this year.

And, in case your'e wondering, the fine print on my t-shirt says: "PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS" !!!!

 

[vern faulkner]

:thumbsup: With all that joy and happiness in your heart that morning, did you remember to go to work :shocked2:.Real nice look'n smoothbore. Thanks for the pic. Get a couple more and I'll get the frypan hot :shake: :shake: Vern

 

[Trench]

After seeing all these pictures of the season's first squirrels, I'm going to be sorely dissapointed if I don't have a picture to add to the fray.

Nice job staying on that squirrel. I once spent about that much time on just one squirrel trying to get close enough for a shot. Feels good if and when you pull it off. Also, welcome to the BP only hunters club. It really does make the experience more satisfying, eh?