Oramac Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I shoot but I do not hunt. Would love to learn to duck hunt but I am 40+yo and probably a little late to start. I just like to shoot at the range or skeet. Never too old to learn! Like they said, find a guy who already duck hunts and ask him questions. And if he's cool with it, tag along on a hunt. If I'm not mistaken, duck season is coming up soon too (around here anyway). Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
virtualmonkey Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 If you're a decent shot you're half way there, and already better off the some hunters I know! Just a note, it is frowned upon if you take your duck call to the zoo and start blowing at the ducks. 2 Quote Level 6 - Scout Challenges - Lost Diary of a Scout #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 It's way better to bring a predator call and blow it at the lions. 1 Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Mr. Ripple is a duck hunter - we have some fresh mallard in a marinade as I speak for tonight's dinner. When he has a really good season, we'll make jerky out of the duck meat as well. I used to know a deer hunter that would swap duck meat for deer meat which was so nice for added variety - I really should try to find someone who is interested in this kind of exchange. 1 Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 we'll make jerky out of the duck meat as well. That. Sounds. AhhhhMazing. Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
virtualmonkey Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 you can buy deer meat if you want to go that route. Most of the processors around here sell the extra if the customer doesn't want it. Quote Level 6 - Scout Challenges - Lost Diary of a Scout #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That. Sounds. AhhhhMazing. Umm, yeah, it is. We are currently both doing Whole 30 though and our jerky recipe isn't compliant... boo! you can buy deer meat if you want to go that route. Most of the processors around here sell the extra if the customer doesn't want it. Good to know! I'd still rather trade - we often accumulate duck at an alarming rate if it's a good season! Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Umm, yeah, it is. We are currently both doing Whole 30 though and our jerky recipe isn't compliant... boo! I have a simple idea that solves the problem. Send all the jerky to me! 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
Roldanis Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Duck Jerky? Quote 64% 64% Get Deadlift to 405 lbs for 2x6 - Current 260 lbs 2/16/14 Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 By 10:30 on opening day I was eating breakfast. It was a good day. Of course today was a bust, and I feel like a cripple after the walk, but so far it's been a good season. 2 Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 By 10:30 on opening day I was eating breakfast. It was a good day. Of course today was a bust, and I feel like a cripple after the walk, but so far it's been a good season. Great!! That's definitely a good start to the season. 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
PinkNinja Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I hunt, but not often, mostly due to work & the logistics of it. I bowhunt more than anything, just because my coworker takes off for black powder, so I have to be at work. He doesn't do archery, and I love my bow, so it's not a bad deal. Don't get me wrong, I also like my muzzleloader, my .280, my .308, and A.J. as we jokingly call my 9 mm, but my bow is special to me.When I was 12, I started 3D target tournament archery and did it until I went to a residential school in 11th grade. I was good. It was the first thing I ever felt truly " good" at, ever. I saved my winnings and had a custom bow built when I was 17. I use it still. I could only use it at my parents house for several years, but just this summer, the tstars aligned and I can shoot at mi casa. :-) I usually kill1 a year. No sense on killing more, my freezer is too small. :-( lol I was Really excited to see this thread. I'm my only nerd friend that hunts and in my career field, my coworker and I are given some dirty looks for it. 2 Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to comment
PinkNinja Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 *1 deer a year I don't really hunt anything else. Would love to try duck hunting though. I used to tournament raccoon hunt, but you don't shoot them.usually. 1 Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I don't really hunt anything else. Would love to try duck hunting though. If you manage to bowhunt duck, you are a badass. But seriously, I'm a little envious. I've barely ever bow, much less hunted with one. Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
PinkNinja Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 If you manage to bowhunt duck, you are a badass. But seriously, I'm a little envious. I've barely ever bow, much less hunted with one.I have killed exactly 2 squirrels with my bow. I would need cheaper arrows before I'd try a duck! Oh! Or a set up like for bowfishing! That could fun! 'Scuse me while I go ruminate on a new sport.. 1 Quote Looking to get lighter, stronger, & faster Current Challenge Previous Challenge, Dec. Challenge My Epic Quest & NF Character Journey of the PinkNinja < battle log Link to comment
SteelShield Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Headed for the deer lease tonight. My uncle's out for the season already with an injury, so my dad and I are reeeeally needing to shoot straight this year... 2 Quote "Strong in purpose and strong in action; strong within and strong without; strong against foes that are seen and strong against foes that are unseen; all the way up and all the way down, all the way around and all the way through; first, last and always—strong!" Link to comment
SteelShield Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nailed a seven-pointer, dressed out at about 95lbs. Whitetail doesn't get terribly big out on our lease, for some reason. Hit what I was aiming for, neck/spine shot. DRT. This post comes to you live from the side of the road, where my dad's battle wagon (Volvo 940) currently resides in smoky slumber... Silly Volvo, flex plates aren't supposed to come loose! Sigh. 1 Quote "Strong in purpose and strong in action; strong within and strong without; strong against foes that are seen and strong against foes that are unseen; all the way up and all the way down, all the way around and all the way through; first, last and always—strong!" Link to comment
virtualmonkey Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have killed exactly 2 squirrels with my bow. I would need cheaper arrows before I'd try a duck!Oh! Or a set up like for bowfishing! That could fun! 'Scuse me while I go ruminate on a new sport..I killed a few squirrel last year when i was out practicing with my bow. I turn them into dehydrated dog treats, last forever and the dogs go crazy for them. Bow hunting ducks...hmm I'm not quite that good. I bow hunt turkey but that's not really hard. I got 3 deer during early archery season so I haven't been out with my rifle. I bought the extra tags so I might go out for late and see if I can snag one more. My brother and I try to get as much of our meat hunting & fishing as we can, so far we haven't made it a whole year without buying meat, but that's the goal. I was really hoping to get drawn for the bear hunt this year. Wife is telling me I can take the trip to Canada before we turn 40 to hunt bear up there. 1 Quote Level 6 - Scout Challenges - Lost Diary of a Scout #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have a simple idea that solves the problem. Send all the jerky to me! Haha, we haven't made any in quite some time. Since you're local-ish though, you're welcome to a bag or two of duck breast whenever we meet up for Tough Mudder training! 1 Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
SteelShield Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I killed a few squirrel last year when i was out practicing with my bow. I turn them into dehydrated dog treats, last forever and the dogs go crazy for them.This sounds interesting. How do you the squirrel treats - skin and dehydrate whole? Or are you processing them and dehydrating the meat? Quote "Strong in purpose and strong in action; strong within and strong without; strong against foes that are seen and strong against foes that are unseen; all the way up and all the way down, all the way around and all the way through; first, last and always—strong!" Link to comment
virtualmonkey Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Processing and dehydrating them same as I would for deer or beef jerky. Cut the meat into short thin strips, Quote Level 6 - Scout Challenges - Lost Diary of a Scout #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 Link to comment
SteelShield Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Awesome, thanks! Might give me a reason to bring a 22 out next trip. Quote "Strong in purpose and strong in action; strong within and strong without; strong against foes that are seen and strong against foes that are unseen; all the way up and all the way down, all the way around and all the way through; first, last and always—strong!" Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nailed a seven-pointer, dressed out at about 95lbs. Whitetail doesn't get terribly big out on our lease, for some reason. Hit what I was aiming for, neck/spine shot. DRT.This post comes to you live from the side of the road, where my dad's battle wagon (Volvo 940) currently resides in smoky slumber... Silly Volvo, flex plates aren't supposed to come loose!Sigh. Good lookin deer. Silly car though. Flex plates are a lot of fun to replace too! (not so much) I was really hoping to get drawn for the bear hunt this year. Wife is telling me I can take the trip to Canada before we turn 40 to hunt bear up there. Da Bears! Haha, we haven't made any in quite some time. Since you're local-ish though, you're welcome to a bag or two of duck breast whenever we meet up for Tough Mudder training! I'll take you up on that! I don't eat duck very often, so it'll be a nice treat. A guy I used to work with would make little poppers (or whatever you call them) out of duck that were pretty good too. 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
Ripple Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'll take you up on that! I don't eat duck very often, so it'll be a nice treat. A guy I used to work with would make little poppers (or whatever you call them) out of duck that were pretty good too. Sweet! Just remind me since it will be awhile before we get around to training - I can also give you some ideas of how to prepare if you need help! 1 Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
Oramac Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sweet! Just remind me since it will be awhile before we get around to training - I can also give you some ideas of how to prepare if you need help! Can do! And I probably will need some ideas for cooking it. Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
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