rookie mistakes

[DoubleJ]

Cougar probably has the deer wouldn't you think?  Injured, not moving fast, seems like easy prey

[akashasdaddy]

Will post pics of the turkey tonight after my late class should be home around 10-1030. Sebek and Double J, I sure hope the cougar didn't get my buck. I like cougars but, they are hunting machines they don't need my help feeding them selves. Stick em, I don't think I am going to have a chance to hunt late season; my class schedule is pretty packed. I know there is a lot of controversy over this particular subject but, I feel after wounding two animals, even though the doe will live, I should just punch my tag put it in the scrap book I am keeping as a hand down to my daughter or future grand children. I have the turkey and am working on curing the fan, wings, beard, and claws and I have the memories of the weekend.

[sebek556]

The only deer i have never recovered was taken by a cougar. It drug it up a tree, which was werid. Followed the trail found a bedding spot, then drag marks. My friend and I were really confused. Looked and looked but never foynd anything. The next morning his neighbor stopped by and told him to keep a eye on his kids there was a cougar in the area that killed a deer and drug it up a tree.
So i wouldn't rule out the cat caught up with it before I did. But I am not giving up on it until i see the buzzards circling and I find a body.

[DoubleJ]

I can see the cat sitting down after a nice venison meal and flossing with the broadhead

[deerhunter_98520]

That really sucks about the deer...if you decide to get out late season my offer still stands

[akashasdaddy]

Hope I am doing this right, first time trying to post pics. But here are the pics of my turkey.

[akashasdaddy]

Double J you are cruel, but the cat couldn't use the broad head as a pick. It was a complete pass through and I have the arrow with the broad head attached on my bookcase as my deer trophy.

[DoubleJ]

Double J you are cruel, but the cat couldn't use the broad head as a pick. It was a complete pass through and I have the arrow with the broad head attached on my bookcase as my deer trophy.

Sorry.  I was trying to bring a bit of levity to the situation.  No hard feelings meant by it.

[DoubleJ]

That's a monster frickin bird though.  Good job

[akashasdaddy]

Didn't hurt my feelings just joking around with ya 

[fair-chase]

Congrats on the bird. 


Loved your story from beginning to end. Sorry it didn't turn out the way you had hoped. Still, time in the field with your daughter, a great bird, and new friends. It doesn't get much better than that. Keep your head up. No doubt you'll get it all together next time around.

[akashasdaddy]

I know this isn't a taxidermy or turkey thread but, I was going to try and cure the fan and stuff myself but it is more involved that I thought. Anyone know of someone who can cure (not mount have my own idea for mounting) the fan, beard, wings, and legs for pretty cheap?

[DoubleJ]

Never done a bird but, to dehydrate the body parts of a deer, immersing them in salt has always worked for deer parts

[Blacktail Sniper]

I know this isn't a taxidermy or turkey thread but, I was going to try and cure the fan and stuff myself but it is more involved that I thought. Anyone know of someone who can cure (not mount have my own idea for mounting) the fan, beard, wings, and legs for pretty cheap?

Have you tried contacting Michelle_Nelson?  She is a member on here and has a taxidermy business not too far from you in the Rochester area.

Have not used her services, but have spoken to her with questions about potential work I was considering.  She has been very helpful and I believe honest in her responses, and not just looking to "drum-up" business for herself.

Send her a PM and see what she has to say, I wouldn't think what you are wanting done would be overly expensive, and you will probably have some time before she could get it done to cover the costs. 

Just a thought!!

[Clancy]

awesome read. glad you didn't come out completely empty handed meat wise