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Offline time2hunt

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Walked a cougar down
« Reply #120 on: March 27, 2024, 02:29:17 PM »
It’s such a wonderful day in Mr. Rogers’s neighborhood with  Rain, snow and fog how did you guys do?


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #121 on: March 27, 2024, 03:20:07 PM »
Dude I couldn’t have asked for better conditions. Windy all night, light snow started just before daylight, kept snowing with great cloud cover to make it seem later than it was just no frickin cats. My buddies drove the roads looking for tracks. Big nothing burger.

I’ll be back over this weekend and hope to post a kill photo.

I will also post photos of the elk head they chewed on like a rawhide bone, it is shredded like you took a cheese grader to it.

It’s hunting and was still better than work which is where I’m at now playing catch up.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #122 on: March 27, 2024, 04:16:11 PM »
Are you guys doing any calling ?
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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #123 on: March 27, 2024, 05:38:00 PM »
No calling, I really thought they would just show up. This weekend I may do some calling.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #124 on: March 27, 2024, 05:54:26 PM »
I sure would
Been there done that
I used a C3 burnham brothers reed stuffed in 10 inches of black rubber fuel line
Worked for me

https://burnhambrothers.com/products/replacement-reeds?variant=18030252064881
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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #125 on: March 27, 2024, 08:18:53 PM »
I sure would
Been there done that
I used a C3 burnham brothers reed stuffed in 10 inches of black rubber fuel line
Worked for me

https://burnhambrothers.com/products/replacement-reeds?variant=18030252064881
What's the strategy with the fuel line? Just to change the noise up a bit? I've only mouth called using a cheapo Primos Catnip but am trying to learn some more so I'm not just stuck with my FoxPro.

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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #126 on: March 27, 2024, 08:31:53 PM »
I sure would
Been there done that
I used a C3 burnham brothers reed stuffed in 10 inches of black rubber fuel line
Worked for me

https://burnhambrothers.com/products/replacement-reeds?variant=18030252064881
What's the strategy with the fuel line? Just to change the noise up a bit? I've only mouth called using a cheapo Primos Catnip but am trying to learn some more so I'm not just stuck with my FoxPro.

I make it sound like something’s screaming and being shook like a rag doll
Killed my cougar using it
Worked on coyotes bobcats bears ravens raptors and one weasel so far
I also have a foxpro but always have fuel line with C3 in my coat pocket
Various sizes in lengths
Put the reed inside a new piece of fuel line
Bite down and go to town
I use a squeaker in my pocket if needed in close
« Last Edit: March 27, 2024, 08:45:04 PM by MADMAX »
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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #127 on: March 28, 2024, 06:47:24 AM »
9:51 last night until 3am today and I’m not there.   :bash: :bash: :bash:
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #128 on: March 28, 2024, 06:48:15 AM »
One more
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #129 on: March 28, 2024, 06:48:34 AM »
They are taunting me
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #130 on: March 28, 2024, 06:54:13 AM »
Hahaha . who is patterning who?


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #131 on: March 28, 2024, 06:56:45 AM »
They are driving me nuts. It’s all I can think about.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #132 on: March 28, 2024, 07:05:51 AM »
Hahaha . who is patterning who?
:yeah:  :chuckle:
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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #133 on: March 28, 2024, 07:16:30 AM »
Just a thought, I’d consider getting a new bait, couple beaver carcass from a trapper. And perhaps moving your bait down closer to cover. The cats will stay longer into the morning if they have cover.
Hang your bait off the ground to keep the coyotes spooked and off your bait.

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Re: Walked a cougar down
« Reply #134 on: March 28, 2024, 08:43:32 AM »
That is a great idea. I think next year I’m going to setup in another spot more in the trees.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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