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Title: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: Wind D Ranch on December 26, 2014, 05:12:00 PM
I found the need to be in the timber today so I loaded my bow, a few snacks, and headed out.  It felt good to be in the woods and I had a great time listening to the birds, checking out possible tree stand locations for next year, and just enjoying the sights and sounds.  Suddenly, I found myself surrounded by a gang of ne’er-do-well squirrels of questionable upbringing.  The hoodlum squirrels circled me for quite a while, chattering insults and flipping their tails at me.  I thought about backing out but I was surrounded and my only choice was to stand my ground without showing fear.  After what seemed like an eternity, the apparent leader of the group decided to put an end to the two-legged intruder and therefore send a message to the rest of the world.  The boss squirrel began pawing the ground like a rabid rhino.  I knew what I had to do.  I reached for my quiver, pulled out a blunt tipped poplar arrow, and got ready.  I would either triumph this day or my widow would be rich from my insurance policies.  As the red-eyed squirrel began his charge, the world seemed to be in slow motion.  I don’t remember the shot, I only vaguely remember a squeal of surprise as my arrow caused the red demon to breathe his last.  When the remaining members of the squirrel gang saw the fate of their leader, they felt a need to be elsewhere.  My wife will have to wait until another day to cash in those insurance policies.

Be safe.  Merry Christmas to all.    :thumbsup:  

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Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: fujimo on December 26, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
:biglaugh:     :biglaugh:    :laughing:  
awesome shot= he musta seen that coming- poor soul!
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: Jayrod on December 26, 2014, 05:15:00 PM
Awesome that some good shooting!
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Post by: Possum Head on December 26, 2014, 05:27:00 PM
He shoulda picked on someone his own size. Glad ya made it out safe!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 26, 2014, 05:28:00 PM
Sorry for your wife   ;)    :p    

Good shot!
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Post by: Homey88 on December 26, 2014, 05:33:00 PM
Great shot!
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Post by: on December 26, 2014, 05:44:00 PM
damn good thing ya didn't miss,.....HE LOOKS VICIOUS !   :thumbsup:
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Post by: fmscan on December 26, 2014, 06:22:00 PM
Wind D, you are my hero...how you perform under pressure is simply awe Inspiring!
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Post by: tonytwotimes on December 26, 2014, 07:58:00 PM
I'm sure I wouldn't be here today if the same happened to me. Good work under extreme pressure.
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Post by: KyStickbow on December 26, 2014, 08:01:00 PM
Nice shot!!
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Post by: shag08 on December 26, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Lol. Nothing like a good tall tale....or should I say, tall BUSHYTAIL.

A good read and an awesome shot!
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: Pointer on December 26, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
Well...it was him or you....

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

Nice shooting
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Post by: Longbow58 on December 26, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
Nice shot under such tremendous pressure.
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on December 26, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm guessing your former spec ops to pull this off
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Post by: CoachBGriff on December 26, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
LOL... Thanks for an enjoyable tale!  I need a day in the woods like that soon!
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Post by: SheltonCreeker on December 26, 2014, 08:56:00 PM
HA. That's great. Glad you survived your encounter.
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Post by: ottertails on December 26, 2014, 09:59:00 PM
You had me on the edge of my seat......whew!   Lol
I've a ton of Grays in my woods, not as mean as your Fox  ;) , it's time to break out the blunts.......esp. since the deer aren't cooperating. Nice shot.
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 27, 2014, 03:13:00 AM
Good shot. Glad you did not get hurt.
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Post by: nineworlds9 on December 27, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
Howard said aim for the eye right? Lol

   :clapper:
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: BDann on December 27, 2014, 08:07:00 AM
Nice shooting!
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Post by: Longbow1953 on December 27, 2014, 08:20:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on December 27, 2014, 08:24:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Bill Turner on December 27, 2014, 11:28:00 AM
With your life on the line missing the right eye is acceptable. Nice shooting under pressure. Your post reminded me that I have 7 of the dangerous critters in the freezer ready for the skillet or crock pot. Thanks for sharing.    :laughing:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: frank bullitt on December 27, 2014, 11:56:00 AM
Oh yea, the squirrel "rut" is on here in the Midwest!
Sure don't want to get in the way of a horny bundle of fur and sinew, with teeth and claws!   :biglaugh:  

My favorite hunting time!

Good shootin to ya!
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 27, 2014, 05:18:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :clapper:
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: mcgroundstalker on December 27, 2014, 06:01:00 PM
His friends ran away today... Them critters may be waitin' for you next time...  :dunno:  ... Don't go back there alone!

... mike ...  :rolleyes:  ...
Title: Re: Bushytailed hoodlums
Post by: J-dog on December 28, 2014, 08:09:00 PM
He never knew what got him-