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Started by VarmintAir , Mar 18 2010 03:02 PM

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#1 VarmintAir

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Posted 18 March 2010 - 03:02 PM

I had a chance to get out to the cattle ranch I have permission to hunt prairie dogs on yesterday, and what a difference from a month ago. This time, they were out in good numbers. The wind was its usual blustery self, but even with that, it was a great day. If anyone would like to read a bit about it, and view a few video clips from the hunt, click on the link below. Thanks for looking.http://varmintair.ty...e-underway.html
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 04:25 PM

That looks like some fun shooting there. I like that one taking a dirt nap in it's burrow. :drool: Some of those look pretty good size. That air rifle sure puts the hurt on them. :smiley-innocent-halo-yellow:

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Posted 18 March 2010 - 05:39 PM

It was great fun. Got wind burned a little bit, but it was worth it. Heading back out on Sunday. It's supposed to be about 70 degrees, heading for 38 on Wednesday with the possibility of snow showers. Man, I love this place. Just like with California Ground Squirrels, the early birds all seem to be males so far. Some of the bigger ones are probably close to two pounds.
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 05:56 PM

Dang, that just looks like you are having too much fun! Nice going.
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 06:38 PM

With all that is wrong in this world...that is just so right! B) B) SnS
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Posted 19 March 2010 - 06:51 AM

Dang, that just looks like you are having too much fun! Nice going.

Nothing makes the stresses of life go away like a favorite air rifle, and a day in the field shooting vermin. B)
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Posted 19 March 2010 - 06:54 AM

With all that is wrong in this world...that is just so right! B) B) SnS

It's a great way to get away form it all, that's for sure. Hunting with airguns is very challenging and a ton of fun. :)
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Posted 25 March 2010 - 09:50 AM

Great workup on the Marauder.

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Posted 25 March 2010 - 10:35 AM

You sure know how to reach out and touch them!! That is great shooting and fun to watch!

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Posted 25 March 2010 - 12:41 PM

You sure know how to reach out and touch them!! That is great shooting and fun to watch!

Thanks, these PCP rifles are capable of taking critters at some pretty surprising distances. I just posted a new thread about taking a prairie dog at 101 yards. If interested, you can view the story and video here: http://varmintair.ty...-101-yards.html
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Posted 30 June 2010 - 06:51 AM

What do you do with a prarie dog once its dead? :rolleyes:

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 06:40 PM

What do you do with a prarie dog once its dead? :rolleyes:

Shoot it.

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 07:12 PM

Here is a pretty good Prairie Dog Recipe that I like.

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 07:15 PM

Cool stuff. Must take awhile to sneek up on them with that little cover. :fireworks3:
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Posted 06 July 2010 - 03:27 PM

Don't know how i missed this one but glad i found it dam good shooting VA and what a smack down the .25 delivers

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Posted 06 July 2010 - 08:34 PM

Cool stuff. Must take awhile to sneek up on them with that little cover. :smiley-innocent-halo-yellow:

Some people would probably like to stick an arrow in some of those PDs. :huh:

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