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09-14-2009, 08:00 PM
hoosierarcher

I've hunted them with longbows and recurve bows. Far from a foolproof method and lots of arrows stay in the trees.
09-14-2009, 08:02 PM
crashdive123

Well - the Twinkie Done Gone is certainly one better left to the professionals.
09-14-2009, 09:28 PM
oly

Once I get the trajectory right and make the BBQ er something like a dead fall while lighting the burners at the same time, I'll have dinner when I get home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBb7KReY6Eg&NR=1
09-14-2009, 09:30 PM
2dumb2kwit

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Originally Posted by crashdive123

Well - the Twinkie Done Gone is certainly one better left to the professionals.

You mean....like Nora....and Rick?
(Rick, has got to be a master of "Twinkie Done Gone"!)
09-14-2009, 09:41 PM
rwc1969

I'll be heading out tomorrow for opening day w' the .22, but since OP wanted primitive methods.... http://www.break.com/index/amazing-flying-squirrel.html

I was actually offended by a similar video, seemed cruel, but with a lil improvising I'm sure this could be adapted for humane primitive hunting.:innocent:
09-14-2009, 09:59 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by oly

Once I get the trajectory right and make the BBQ er something like a dead fall while lighting the burners at the same time, I'll have dinner when I get home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBb7KReY6Eg&NR=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwc1969

I'll be heading out tomorrow for opening day w' the .22, but since OP wanted primitive methods.... http://www.break.com/index/amazing-flying-squirrel.html

I was actually offended by a similar video, seemed cruel, but with a lil improvising I'm sure this could be adapted for humane primitive hunting.:innocent:

:nono: :cursing::censored::angermanagement::ban:
09-14-2009, 10:40 PM
rwc1969

I didn't even notice the first post. But that was the original that kinda urked me. I don't agree with sendin squirrels flying for fun, but for survival it could be adapted.:sweatingbullets:
09-15-2009, 07:22 PM
oly

Don't worry ken I wouldn't harm any animal or snake unless I was going to eat it.
exceptions are Mice, Rats, and insects
09-15-2009, 08:21 PM
canid

i have a friend who invented a similar sport by accident.

she was camping, and saw a squirrel on a nearby sapling. as she approached, it ran up towards the top. she bent the sapling down towards her to get a better look as the squirrel panicked and tried to run down, which startled her and she let go of the sapling.

i'm assured the squirrel was fine, wherever it landed. i did not witness the event.
09-15-2009, 08:24 PM
Rick

No sweat. Nora built those contraptions. She just likes a fling every now and then. (Now that's funny I don't care who you are).
09-16-2009, 04:01 AM
Winnie

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Originally Posted by Rick

Nora and I are friends. She a bit of an elitist and normally hangs around moderators and administrators. But for some reason she's taken a liking the Trax. She is a full ninja warrior. She is a master of the following martial arts:

Aikido
Archery
Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Capoeira
Danish The Pastry
Eskrima
Exlax
Fencing
Hapkido
Hari Krishna
Hybrid martial arts
Jeet Kune Do
Jojutsu
Judo
Jujutsu
Karate
Kickboxing
Kobudo
Krav Maga
Meta Tarsal
Mixed martial arts
Muay Thai
Muslim martial arts
Ninjutsu
Prime Ordial
Sambo
Silat
Ssireum
Systema
Taekwondo
Twinkie Done Gone
Wang Chung Tonight
Wing Chun
Wrestling
Wushu

And no matter what you do, never, ever stare into her eyes. She can melt your soul.

You missed out Origami :innocent:
09-16-2009, 06:02 AM
crashdive123

Nora only practice that in the privacy of her own home.
09-18-2009, 03:50 AM
wilf123

im like ken on this i think squirrels are brill ,and i dont hunt them ,they make cracking pets and i love em.
10-09-2009, 12:56 PM
RCKCRWLER

Rat traps and peanut butter. Tie the trap to a tree so only squirrels get nabbed and you aren't leaving holes in the trees. Hide's good and you won't be worrying about chomping down on a "bb" when you are eating it.

Highjack: Anyone know how to call squirrels with two quarters? :phone: I know, I know let the jokes begin but has anyone done this?
My buddy said his Grandpa used to do it but he never learned how.
10-09-2009, 12:59 PM
Rick

I did learn that as a kid and used it for several years. Good ridge edged quarters. I can call them by mouth about as well now.
10-09-2009, 01:09 PM
2dumb2kwit

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Originally Posted by Rick

I can call them by mouth about as well now.

*Rick....standing in his yard.* Here, squirrel! Heeeeerrre squirrel!
10-09-2009, 01:14 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCKCRWLER

Rat traps and peanut butter. Tie the trap to a tree so only squirrels get nabbed and you aren't leaving holes in the trees. Hide's good and you won't be worrying about chomping down on a "bb" when you are eating it.

Highjack: Anyone know how to call squirrels with two quarters? :phone: I know, I know let the jokes begin but has anyone done this?
My buddy said his Grandpa used to do it but he never learned how.

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Originally Posted by Rick

I did learn that as a kid and used it for several years. Good ridge edged quarters. I can call them by mouth about as well now.

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/o...despicable.jpg
10-09-2009, 01:16 PM
RCKCRWLER

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I did learn that as a kid and used it for several years. Good ridge edged quarters. I can call them by mouth about as well now.

Sounds like there might be some truth to this? Do you rub the edges together or "tap" the edges together?
10-09-2009, 01:18 PM
Rick

I actually raked one edge across the other edge. Sort of like striking a match. The ridges rubbing against each other sound like a squirrel barking.
10-09-2009, 01:20 PM
Rick

I would usually find a tree or trees they had been working and sit some place where I had a good view and wait. If that didn't work then I'd call them...sparingly.
10-09-2009, 01:23 PM
RCKCRWLER

Thank you sir! I've been wondering how to do this for years. Now I'm off to find some quarters under the couch cushions.
10-09-2009, 01:25 PM
Rick

I really think squirrels are just naturally curious and they show up to investigate the sound. I don't think it sounds like a squirrel to them any more than I do but they do come in to check it out.
10-09-2009, 01:25 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I actually raked one edge across the other edge. Sort of like striking a match. The ridges rubbing against each other sound like a squirrel barking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I would usually find a tree or trees they had been working and sit some place where I had a good view and wait. If that didn't work then I'd call them...sparingly.

I'm surprised they'd even come around. Them little fellas have an acute sense of smell. :sneaky2:
10-09-2009, 01:25 PM
Rick

Of course. It's probably my peanut butter flavored deoderant that I use in the woods.
10-09-2009, 01:32 PM
2dumb2kwit

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Originally Posted by Rick

Of course. It's probably my peanut butter flavored deoderant that I use in the woods.

Does that work better than tuna melt?
10-09-2009, 01:41 PM
Rick

I thought Ken was the one with the tuna melt deoderant.
10-09-2009, 01:42 PM
2dumb2kwit

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Originally Posted by Rick

I thought Ken was the one with the tuna melt deoderant.

He is. I was just trying to make the case, that you're smarter than him.:innocent:
10-09-2009, 01:47 PM
Rick

Well, he does live near the ocean so I'm sure with that deoderant he'll attract sharks.
10-09-2009, 01:53 PM
2dumb2kwit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Well, he does live near the ocean so I'm sure with that deoderant he'll attract sharks.

Pfft! He turned into one! Lawyer....shark...aaaahahaha!
10-09-2009, 03:21 PM
Icemancometh

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Originally Posted by Icemancometh

Some friends of ours have a pet squirrel, named of all things Nutty Buddy. He sits on thier shoulders and eats out of thier hands. They tried to set him free but he would sit in a tree outdise of thier door and jump on them whenever they left the house. True story.

Sad to say, Nutty Buddy was flatened by ye' old garbage truck. To make matters worse his remains were devoured by a turkey vulture. Dust to dust.

RIP Nutty Buddy.:taz:
10-09-2009, 03:25 PM
Rick

That would be just my luck. Live out my whole life only to be turned into turkey vulture poop. That ain't right.
10-12-2009, 06:35 AM
your_comforting_company

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you can't get this at mickey dees...

dah dah dah dah daaaah. I'm lovin' it!
10-12-2009, 07:07 AM
Rick

Grilled. Fried. Baked. Mess of potatoes with gravy and biscuits. MMMmmmmmmmmm.
10-12-2009, 09:03 AM
Ole WV Coot

They are so darn thick even us hillbillies don't bother to hunt them. My "attack" beagle even gives them a little dog food. I think he baits them in, he's gaining weight and squirrel tails are all over the yard.
10-12-2009, 09:26 AM
Ken

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Originally Posted by your_comforting_company

you can't get this at mickey dees...

dah dah dah dah daaaah. I'm lovin' it!

Please tell me that's NOT what I think it is. :sneaky2:
10-13-2009, 07:36 AM
your_comforting_company

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Originally Posted by Ken

Please tell me that's NOT what I think it is. :sneaky2:

yep, thats bacon! oh, you meant...

well if you're thinking it's a burger, it's definately NOT what you think it is!:innocent:
10-13-2009, 07:38 AM
Rick

Oh, man. You left the rat tail on. Now that AIN'T right.
10-13-2009, 07:48 AM
your_comforting_company

think of it like a popsicle stick.. something to hold on to while you eat! everybody likes finger foods right? hehe.
10-22-2009, 12:40 AM
Bladen

theres a guy on youtube
his screen name is johnjayrambo11111

he has videosof many simple traps
i think like 150 or so

even alot of his crush traps can be adapted to snare and save the fur.

most of them are just branches and cord type of stuff.

ive tried a couple and they work great.
its also sorta fun to widdle away at some branches and make these things.

hope that helps.
10-22-2009, 07:13 AM
your_comforting_company

thanks bladen. I'll look into that as soon as I get time. I got half a dozen projects going on after work this week and it's hunting season so that kills my weekends, I get some research done late-nite and will watch some vids before bed. Thanks!
I also love making things with my hands. especially things that get me food!

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