1st Primitive small game hunt

[Silky921]

Well folks, I finally did it. After years of sort of messing around, half arsing or going through the motions, I went on a dedicated small game hunt, with a new to me 12 gauge smoothbore fowler.

While I didn't bring home any meat for dinner, this hunt was considered a success for me. I hunted a new grounds, with a gun I've never hunted with, and learned alot. Alot about these new woods, gun and myself.

I got off a long range, maybe 40 paces or so shot on a squirrel, that didn't quite connect. And right then I cursed myself for not bringing my more experienced 45. Live and learn.

The biggest takeaway for me was, just how special this type of hunt is. I felt connected to nature, history and mankind, all in one fell swoop. And I arrived home with such a peaceful feeling, that I need to do this again and again and again.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories over the years, to give a guy like me the courage to make some stories for himself.

 

[coloradoclyde]

:thumbsup: .....I look forward to future stories of your success.

 

[Silky921]

Thanks cc. You and me both. Might have to sneak out while kiddos are napping tomorrow and try my luck again.

 

[George]

You said it, "...again and again." You are going to like it more every time, too, I'll bet.

Spence

 

[Silky921]

Thank you Spence. Credit is due when I say that. You have been among the few good influences that have directed my life towards the traditional ways.

 

[pab1]

You're right, you don't have to bring home game to have a successful hunt. Sounds like you had a great time. Look forward to hearing about your future hunts. Good luck! :hatsoff:

 

[Wes/Tex]

You said it, "...again and again." You are going to like it more every time, too, I'll bet.

Spence

Amen and amen!

 

[Crewdawg445]

Let's roll... I'm apt to not even coming back!

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Now that you know what fun can be had I'm sure we will be hearing from you again. Keep after'em. Dan.

 

[Skychief]

Hey Silky, sounds like you may be hooked. :haha: Best of luck to you! Keep us posted please.

Best regards, Skychief

 

[Silky921]

I'm most assuredly hooked, it was way too much fun not to be! I've harvested animals in all sorts of ways, but this way has been by far the most fulfilling.

I look forward to sharing my stories with this group.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Friend, I have shot all sorts of modern rifles a shotgun but nothing gets me more excited than using a front loader!
First off everything has to slow down!
Second, it stops being about the killing!
Third, there is a lot of hoping and some praying.

Fourth, while there may be some frowning and humbling, you will want more and more of a gentle good thing for a man :hatsoff:

B.

 

[SgtErv]

Good to hear! I'm about to do the same. I shied away from it for a while because, like Britsmoothy said, with modern guns it was just killing. Different story going primitive, and it sounds like my guess is right in that it's incredibly more rewarding.

 

[Silky921]

Do it man. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Once your go primitive, modern hunting is just... easy... also I've learned more valuable skills are gained.

Well can't say to much I shot four squirrel the other day with my .22. :redface:

 

[Katahdin]

When you go primitive you learn to Hunt not just shoot. That is what I like to do, Hunt,,shooting ends all the hunting then what to do the remainder of the season!!

 

[hanshi]

Nothing is so satisfying as carrying a muzzleloader in the woods. For years, now, I hunt flintlock exclusively, both large and small game.

 

[George]

Some thoughts on small game hunting from an old man. :wink:
http://home.insightbb.com/~bspen/thrill.html

Spence

 

[Silky921]

Thanks Spence. That was a good and touching read, and sums up alot of what I've been thinking about and how I wish to hunt this fall.

 

[coloradoclyde]

:thumbsup:
The idea of hunting squirrels with a muzzleloader is what started me on my journey at a very young age...I hunted everything with a muzzleloader..
It is still my weapon of choice for most types of hunting.....My favorite plinking and target choice........
Those that understand what I'm saying, Do!.......those that don't probably never will.........