Bushytailed hoodlums

Wind D Ranch · 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.

fujimo · December 26, 2014, 05:14:00 PM

awesome shot= he musta seen that coming- poor soul!

Jayrod · December 26, 2014, 05:15:00 PM

Awesome that some good shooting!

Possum Head · December 26, 2014, 05:27:00 PM

He shoulda picked on someone his own size. Glad ya made it out safe!

Cyclic-Rivers · December 26, 2014, 05:28:00 PM

Sorry for your wife

:p

Good shot!

Homey88 · December 26, 2014, 05:33:00 PM

Great shot!

December 26, 2014, 05:44:00 PM

damn good thing ya didn't miss,.....HE LOOKS VICIOUS !

fmscan · December 26, 2014, 06:22:00 PM

Wind D, you are my hero...how you perform under pressure is simply awe Inspiring!

tonytwotimes · 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.

KyStickbow · December 26, 2014, 08:01:00 PM

Nice shot!!

shag08 · 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!

Pointer · 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

Longbow58 · December 26, 2014, 08:11:00 PM

Nice shot under such tremendous pressure.

Brianlocal3 · 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

CoachBGriff · December 26, 2014, 08:55:00 PM

LOL... Thanks for an enjoyable tale! I need a day in the woods like that soon!

SheltonCreeker · December 26, 2014, 08:56:00 PM

HA. That's great. Glad you survived your encounter.

ottertails · 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.

Thumper Dunker · December 27, 2014, 03:13:00 AM

Good shot. Glad you did not get hurt.

nineworlds9 · December 27, 2014, 08:03:00 AM

Howard said aim for the eye right? Lol

BDann · December 27, 2014, 08:07:00 AM

Nice shooting!