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“Squirrel!!”I hate to say this, but reading all these reply's on Squirrels. Got me laughing out loud. This is the funniest thread I have ever read. Good work Gentlemen.
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SFR Squirrels (Thread of month contender)
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Sorta fishing-related
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That's what I was wondering. I think that classifies as destruction of property.
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I'm on a slingshot forum and people are always complaining about those laws. Yes it's illegal to shoot a slingshot in your back yard
... just do it behind your fence is what I say.
Moles were my bain at to our last property, non-stop warfare..
At age 4 (1954) my single mother moved my sis and I to the outskirts of Nagasaki, Japan where for the next three years she worked as a clerk for the US office overseeing the rebuilding (hit it with our second nuke during WW2) of the city block by block. They city was dealing with a massive rat infestation living in the ruins and foraging through the occupied neighborhoods for food, fearless bastards trotted around in broad daylight.
To cull the problem authorities offerred a few cents or whatever for each dead rat, had a facility manufacturing sling shot rifles from decommissioned Nippon army stock which they provided to the kids. Whenever our housekeeper/cook walked us into town to shop for food, we'd see bands of kids with slingshot rifles and dead rats slung over their shoulders...rats the size of cats...some memories tend to stay with you from childhood..
At age 4 (1954) my single mother moved my sis and I to the outskirts of Nagasaki, Japan where for the next three years she worked as a clerk for the US office overseeing the rebuilding (hit it with our second nuke during WW2) of the city block by block. They city was dealing with a massive rat infestation living in the ruins and foraging through the occupied neighborhoods for food, fearless bastards trotted around in broad daylight.
To cull the problem authorities offerred a few cents or whatever for each dead rat, had a facility manufacturing sling shot rifles from decommissioned Nippon army stock which they provided to the kids. Whenever our housekeeper/cook walked us into town to shop for food, we'd see bands of kids with slingshot rifles and dead rats slung over their shoulders...rats the size of cats...some memories tend to stay with you from childhood..
Since when did Sling Shots become illegal. When you are a young boy that was your weapon of choice when in the woods. I'm surprised that Pea shooters aren't illegal also. Where do they come up with idiots in congress State or otherwise. My mistake, we vote them into office. It's all of our fault. SADI'm on a slingshot forum and people are always complaining about those laws. Yes it's illegal to shoot a slingshot in your back yard
When I was growing up a slingshot was a stick with a Y, a cloth/leather pocket and some elastic material. I was lucky to hit the side of a barn...
Now a slingshot a good weapon. It can kill any types of small game such as ducks, geese, pigeons, pheasants, rabbits, squirrels and even aquatic game like fish, etc. It's even possible to kill large predator game with the right combination of skill and luck.
Now a slingshot a good weapon. It can kill any types of small game such as ducks, geese, pigeons, pheasants, rabbits, squirrels and even aquatic game like fish, etc. It's even possible to kill large predator game with the right combination of skill and luck.
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The natural forks or 'nattys' are just as good if not better then the purchased, cause they are custom made to you/by you. Flat elastic bands, custom tapers and ball bearings really up the accuracy and velocity. I use 11/16" steel bearings and I'm liking my simple shot beanflip right now. I can pretty regularly hit a 2" spinner target at 10m, makes a satisfying 'thwap' shooting cans is fun too. I have yet to hunt with mine but am planning on it eventually. To tie this back into squirrels, I could probably mess one up good... I'm also out of the city limits
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You had to find the right Tree with a good "Y" branch. We used real rubber inner tubes back in them days. A chunk of leather made from an old shoe. We used the tongue because it was the best leather, for the pouch. Pussy willow trees had the best "Y's". It was fun back in them days before TV and Video games and computers. From about age 8 to 16. 1943 to 1950. The best time to be a kid.
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Ahhh nuts.
Reminds me of my first marriage !!!
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While the kittens have been cute and entertaining, they are kinda useless unfortunately. I didnt want to have to do it. I thought I could play nice with these god damn squirrels. But no. Time to bring the big guns. I got a buddy
While the kittens have been cute and entertaining, they are kinda useless unfortunately. I didnt want to have to do it. I thought I could play nice with these god damn squirrels. But no. Time to bring the big guns. I got a buddy
At first, we liked the squirrels in our backyard. To keep them away from the bird feeders, we even got them their own feeding station. We didn't allow our dog to chase them. This peaceful coexistence went on for years.
Then my wife discovered the squirrels were digging up her plants in the raised bed. This meant war. We removed the squirrel feeder and now allow the dog to chase them. This did not deter the squirrels. They still show up and have a game they play with the dog. They know when she is outside and come down from the trees with an eye on her. Once she chases them, they have a predetermined exit plan and scramble up a nearby tree.
That is the current status. The squirrels come in the yard and eat the fallen seed from the bird feeders and evidently that must be good stuff because the risk the charge of our dog. She hasn't caught one yet but has came very close.
We don't want to kill the squirrels but we also don't want them digging in the raised beds. So this is the new status quo.
Then my wife discovered the squirrels were digging up her plants in the raised bed. This meant war. We removed the squirrel feeder and now allow the dog to chase them. This did not deter the squirrels. They still show up and have a game they play with the dog. They know when she is outside and come down from the trees with an eye on her. Once she chases them, they have a predetermined exit plan and scramble up a nearby tree.
That is the current status. The squirrels come in the yard and eat the fallen seed from the bird feeders and evidently that must be good stuff because the risk the charge of our dog. She hasn't caught one yet but has came very close.
We don't want to kill the squirrels but we also don't want them digging in the raised beds. So this is the new status quo.
Our border collie aussie mix does the same ... when the squirrels escape up the trees she spins around the yard barking at them... and then, of course they taunt her. They'd be in big trouble if she learned how to climb trees.
It’s not the grey squirrels but the recent population explosion of cotton tails. Had to put wire fence around the raised garden and a few flowering plants. Pellet guns, arrows , firearms not allowed. But paint ball are. Paint balls right of the refrigerator leave a nasty bruise on a clothed person and you can shoot them at higher velocities without em bursting in the gun. I’m still a lover of my 60yr old wrist rocket. Loaded with a .32cal Round ball it packs a punch and it’s quiet. I wish I knew how many times I’ve replaced the bands.
About 45 years ago I had a dog that was a notorious fence jumper and general all around pain in the ass. We moved into a civilized neighborhood so when I didn't take him to work with me I had to keep him tied up in the back yard. The fence was only about 3' feet high so there was no other option. There was a fluffy white cat that would come into the yard and stand just out of reach of the dogs chain. One day I'm out there when the cat comes creeping over the fence. I'm sitting next to the dog holding him back as the cat takes up position. I quietly unhook the chain from the dog's collar. A more surprised animal I have never seen when that dog landed on the cat. It escaped losing at least one of its lives...and never came back.