Traditional squirrel hunt

[Russianblood]

I hunted opening day of small game season traditional this year.

It was the maiden hunt for my 20 bore Northwest Trade Gun. I went 3 for 5 on the day. :grin:

 

[rabjr]

:hatsoff:

 

Way to go :thumbsup:

 

[Don]

Nice brace of squirrels. My main weapon for squirrel hunting is a single shot shotgun but I have been carrying my 51 colt navy for those close shots.

Don

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Way to go, bicuits and gravy coming right up.

Our squirrel season here in AZ doesn't open until the 17th October, will be chasing the tassel eared Abert then.

 

[Jed Cooper]

Good hunt!
What distances were your shots?
What was your load combo?
Regards,Jed.

 

[Russianblood]

Good hunt!
What distances were your shots?
What was your load combo?
Regards,Jed.

The distance ranged from 5 yds to around 30 yds. I use 70gr 2f KIK, overpowder card, a 1/8" felt wad, 1 1/8oz #6 magnum shot and an overshot card.

I ended up having to toss the small squirrel (in the middle of the "string") as he was the one that was only 5 yds away and he was too full of lead to make skinning him worth while. :haha:

 

[Jed Cooper]

Thanks for the info.
(I recently got a similar T.G.)

-Can hardly wait to get it out"in the field"
Regards,Jed.

 

[spitfire]

Good Deal on them treerats :thumbsup: !

 

[shmrck1]

Russianblood,
I personally use my .32 Traditions
Crockett for squirrel and really don't have
much success till the leaves fall. But after that
usually if I can see them they are dinner.
Browned up in a cast iron skillet
then covered with a can of mushroom soup,simmer
till tender and served over wild rice. Oh, that
is good.
snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[Russianblood]

Russianblood,
I personally use my .32 Traditions
Crockett for squirrel and really don't have
much success till the leaves fall. But after that
usually if I can see them they are dinner.
Browned up in a cast iron skillet
then covered with a can of mushroom soup,simmer
till tender and served over wild rice. Oh, that
is good.
snake-eyes :hatsoff:

That does sound good!

 

[Russianblood]

Thanks for the info.
(I recently got a similar T.G.)

-Can hardly wait to get it out"in the field"
Regards,Jed.

That's a nice looking gun. What's the barrel lenght? I have a 28 bore canoe gun from Jackie Brown as well. It will be with me on my next squirrel hunt.

 

[bwhoffman]

RussianBlood...
way to go! :hatsoff:

Brett

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. Russianblood,
WOW! I had forgotten how large real Squirrels can be. Red Squirrels up here are about 1/2 the size. Takes four or five to make a meal for one person, plus fixins.
Best Wishes

 

[redwing]

How long do you carry those things around with the guts in em? I usally gut game as soon as it hits the ground. Those critters were starting to "Puff Up" I bet they :rotf: had a fine oder when you did gut em out. :rotf:

 

[Russianblood]

It didn't take that long to get them. From the first shot to leaving the woods was only 2 hours. The last one I shot on my way out. :grin:

 

[Jed Cooper]

IT's a 28&3/4"(20ga.)barrel.
Regards,Jed.

 

[Jed Cooper]

Russianblood,is that headgear "hunter-orange"?
If so,is it required in your state?
Regards,Jed.

 

[walley]

Congrats on a fine harvest! :applause:
Nice pic. :thumbsup:
Now you've got me wanting to
hit the woods, and I've got
to wait till sept 30th.

 

[jethro224]

:thumbsup: