Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: aznboi3644 on September 29, 2011, 03:00:13 am

Title: first tree rat with air
Post by: aznboi3644 on September 29, 2011, 03:00:13 am

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Was hunting in my back woods today and saw this dude 15 yards away 20 feet up in a tree.  All I could see was his head and shoulders peaking around the tree.  Lined up the cross hairs and let a 10.5 grain dome pellet fly.  Hit him right in the head where I was aiming.  His fell over and dropped to the ground.  His heart was still beating when I picked him up so I gave him another one to brain behind the ear.

He was easy to skin.  Hes waiting in the fridge to be cooked up.  And his hide is tacked up to a board going to be a future bow string.  I didn't know squirrel skin was this tough!!! some thick stuff for these little buggers.

Title: Re: first tree rat with air
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 29, 2011, 03:03:10 pm

You can strip and split the tail to make string silencers with it. Im glad to see your utilizing this one!

Title: Re: first tree rat with air
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 29, 2011, 05:43:02 pm

Quote from: aznboi3644 on September 29, 2011, 03:00:13 am

10.5 grain dome pellet

Hehehe, that's right where you put it...in his dome!  Nummy nummy tree rat.

Title: Re: first tree rat with air
Post by: Kpete on September 30, 2011, 02:08:39 pm

PD,
Doesn't having a squirrel hanging by his tail from your bowstring cut down on arrow speed?  Really, do you tan or treat the tails before you wrap them on the string?

Title: Re: first tree rat with air
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 30, 2011, 02:51:59 pm

You funny man Kpete! No tanning or treating. Let them dry down good and wrap them on like beaver fur or any other fur.