Post by: Tbob on January 27, 2020, 10:11:10 PM
Post by: full choke on January 27, 2020, 10:16:09 PM
Found this Sambar deer deadhead today in Periyar India in the State of Kerala. We were out looking for Tigers. No Tiger spottings, but found this guy in the jungle
You win.
:tup:
Post by: the1rod on January 27, 2020, 10:37:32 PM
Really!? Did you ever think you would get to the point in your life where you would say that? When you say something like that do you just know that's going to be the most bad-a thing the other person has ever heard? I'm jealous, awesome find!
Post by: robodad on January 27, 2020, 11:20:11 PM
Post by: redi on January 28, 2020, 12:16:02 AM
Post by: Tbob on January 28, 2020, 01:28:23 AM
"oh I was walking through the jungle looking for tigers and just stumbled across this deer head"
Really!? Did you ever think you would get to the point in your life where you would say that? When you say something like that do you just know that's going to be the most bad-a thing the other person has ever heard? I'm jealous, awesome find!
Haha, definitely the last thing I ever thought I’d be saying!! I think India gets a bad wrap sometimes, but it’s pretty amazing out here!
Post by: Tbob on January 28, 2020, 01:30:54 AM
Post by: Tbob on January 28, 2020, 01:33:12 AM
Must have taken off the kevlar outfit for the pic eh !! :tup:
Haha, no but the guy with the shotgun was taking the picture :)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 28, 2020, 05:30:52 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 28, 2020, 05:53:47 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on January 28, 2020, 08:18:47 AM
I always think of this video when it comes to Indian elephants and tigers...
They used to carry Howdah pistols, is that still common over there?
Post by: Old Man Yager on January 28, 2020, 03:18:48 PM
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Post by: Bango skank on January 28, 2020, 08:20:44 PM
Post by: Tbob on January 29, 2020, 11:48:25 PM
I always think of this video when it comes to Indian elephants and tigers...
They used to carry Howdah pistols, is that still common over there?
Yeah, I’ve seen that video as well. I wasn’t super “comfortable” when he said we were going out on foot, but we went anyways. No pistols like that, just a few shotguns with the guides. Those things look pretty bad-a$$ though!
Post by: Tbob on January 29, 2020, 11:52:07 PM
I was wondering where you been lately!! Cool find, can you bring it home?Been over here since the beginning of January and will be getting home the first day of March. Been a crazy cool trip so far. We’re heading up to the Northern side of the country tomorrow. So unfortunately can’t bring any “animal products” or parts home so I just hung this guy in the tree. I found another Sambar shed antler, but again I just hung it in a tree.
Let’s connect for another trip out for elk sheds when I get home. That was a cool day out.
Post by: Tbob on January 29, 2020, 11:53:28 PM
Hey Tbob, ever read jim corbetts books? Theyll make a guy want to pack some serious heat in tiger / leopard country. Man that guy had gigantic steel balls. I think if i was even half the man he was, id have taken over the world by now. Im assuming youve read his stuff. If not, i promise youll love it.
Nope, haven’t ever read any nor have I heard of him... I’ll definitely be checking it out though when I get home. Thanks for the recommendation!!
Post by: LDennis24 on January 30, 2020, 08:11:58 AM
Post by: Tbob on February 01, 2020, 08:29:04 AM
I wonder what the laws are between the U.S. and India regarding gun sales? Just thinking to myself how cool it would be to have an original Indian made Howdah pistol! Lol If you don't mind my asking, what are you there for?
India is one of those places I’ve always wanted to go.. my wife and I are here just traveling around the country for a month, seeing as much as we can. After this we’re headed down to Sri Lanka for 2 weeks then back home to the PNW. Sure glad we’re missing all that lovely liquid sunshine y’all have been getting 😎
Post by: Old Man Yager on February 03, 2020, 07:44:01 AM
Post by: Tbob on February 04, 2020, 02:30:59 AM
Watch your back trail son!! I’m guessing our CCP permits probably aren’t legal over there, and yes, definitely get you out to look for sheds. I’ll be up there this month cutting firewood and looking around.
Sounds awesome man! I’ll hit you up when I get home.. and for sure man, always watching our 6!
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 04, 2020, 09:22:47 AM
Hey Tbob, ever read jim corbetts books? Theyll make a guy want to pack some serious heat in tiger / leopard country. Man that guy had gigantic steel balls. I think if i was even half the man he was, id have taken over the world by now. Im assuming youve read his stuff. If not, i promise youll love it.
Nope, haven’t ever read any nor have I heard of him... I’ll definitely be checking it out though when I get home. Thanks for the recommendation!!
I've read most big cat stuff... Corbett's are some of the very best! (Probably better you didn't read them beforehand! He intentionally chased man-eaters!)
Post by: Tbob on February 06, 2020, 07:38:57 AM
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Post by: elkrack on February 06, 2020, 10:44:06 AM
Have any bat soup?
:yeah: :bdid:
Post by: Tbob on February 06, 2020, 06:31:29 PM
Have any bat soup?
:yeah: :bdid:
No bat soup...... yet. I’ll keep my eyes out for it though.
Post by: Tbob on February 06, 2020, 07:13:24 PM
Youve made me quite envious. This was in a vehicle or an on foot encounter? Gotta give more details for us who will probably never get to see a wild tiger. Very very cool.
So yeah, today’s Safari was in a Jeep. We are in a different state of India now and the law here is you MUST be in a vehicle. So we saw two tigers at two different times and areas. Apparently they are two year old brother and sister, Just about to separate and head out in their own. The first one walked from a ways back to maybe 20 yards down the side of our open air Jeep and crossed the little dirt track right in front of us. I was like this is amazing and all I could hear my wife saying was, “too close, TOO close, TOO CLOSE”! He was roaring every now and again apparently trying to locate his sister. Later in the day we found the sister and then they were both walking around together. So crazy to see them in the wild! We saw tons and tons of other animals too. Sambar deer, Axis deer so thick you could walk across them, alligators, monkeys all over and tons of crazy birds, including owls even. One of the most memorable days of my life for sure! We’ve experienced a lot of amazing things here in India the last 3 weeks and with three to go, this will be THE highlight of the trip for me!
Post by: Jpmiller on February 06, 2020, 07:33:24 PM
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