Tag: hunting
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A tiny step into the world of Taxidermy
Ok, well maybe not a tiny step… but in the past hubby and I have processed our own European mounts, with varying degrees of success. Usually we have boiled the sculls and tried to degrease them thoroughly. Recently he processed a very weak yearling buck, and it basically fell apart in the process.. I know… Read more
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Hunting Journal – July 29
First things first. I hijacked Hubby’s lucky hunting shirt tonight. It’s and old holey cammo shirt that is literally falling apart at the seams. He says it’s lucks so I can’t replace it. I’t being used as an under layer tonight, I#m not comfortable sharing that much skin in mosquito season as the shirt would… Read more
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July 1 – Hunting Journal
Good things come to those who wait! Well it’s been 2 weeks and when you are used to being out in the woods 2-3 times a week, waiting 2 weeks for the all clear feels like an eternity. Today was the first time we got out since the announcement that our area might be restricted… Read more
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Forest Exhibit In the Museum
a few weeks ago I took of 2 days of work to participate in the Interdisciplinary Colloquium on the Topic of the Forest. The event was planned by the German Romantic Museum, The Senkenburg Nature museum and Sinclair House museum. I was really excited to participate in the colloquium, the theme was the forest and… Read more
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Better Late than Never
The last few weeks have been quiet. I haven’t had much to report. In my non hunting life, my work responsibilities have changed rather significantly and I am working on getting up to speed with those changes. I am happy with the changes, it’s just going to take some time getting used to. We also… Read more
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Bad News on the Hunting front
As a hunting community we have all watched the progression of the African Swine Fever virus (ASPFV as it has progressed. We have all known that it is not a question of If it will get here but more the question of when. This weekend we got shocking news that we have a confirmed case… Read more
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June 9 – Hunting Journal
Decided to take a look from another stand tonight, and picked a ladder near the rail road tracks. The highlights of my evening were the beautiful patch of Foxglove on the way to my stand. The rest of the night was completely uneventful Nothing moving in the woods, but it was a nice night out. Read more
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May 31, June 1 and June 2 – Hunting Journal
It’s been a bit busy and I didn’t get around to posting much last week. Truth be told, I was hunting with a friend in a different area than my usual hunting location. The weather was great but the grass unusually high for this time of year. 3 evenings of hunting in 2 different locations… Read more
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Waste not, Want not!
Venison Broth is on the menu today Waste not, Want not! it’s an adage we have all heard. And although I think most of us have the best of intentions it’s a skill that usually needs some practice for most of us. When we harvest animals I want to make the most of what we… Read more
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What’s a good Hunter anyway
One of my followers on my Facebook page asked me how long it takes to be a good hunter. It got me thinking What is a good hunter anyway. I suppose before I can decide how long it takes we first have to define the characteristics required. So let’s start with the easiest to learn,… Read more