Author Topic: Slump. (Read 1182 times)

Questor · « **on:** October 07, 2003, 04:00:41 AM »

I think I'm in a slump. I've accomplished the things I wanted to accomplish with a handgun, but now I'm looking for something more challenging. What's next? So far I've hunted (and taken) whitetail, big hog, mouflon sheep, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and small game.

Of those, I actually like the small game hunting the best-- believe it or not. I think it's because I like the still hunting close to home more than anything else. It's really challenging. Trophy hunting doesn't interest me.

Maybe still hunting for whitetails, but I can't really do that during the gun season. Could do it during the muzzleloader season, though.

betterluckytg · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2003, 12:45:45 PM »

about the type of handgun you've used to take the critters mentioned. So many folks nowadays seem to consider bolt action or single shot, scoped, rifle calibered guns "handguns". If that's what you've used so far, perhaps hunting w/ an iron-sighted, "honest-to-god" handgun would renew the challenge. If that's what you've been using, I'd say you're at the top of your game, and should perhaps try an atlatl. Just an old fart's opinion doncha know.

TScottO · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2003, 02:13:19 PM »

How about learning to master single action bigbores or ipsic, something that requires you to improve your mental game and state of awareness. Just a thought.

Good luck and be safe,
Scott

Dan Chamberlain · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2003, 02:35:52 PM »

Barren ground caribou! Close shots are possible and they require a hefty slug.

Dan C

briarpatch · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2003, 02:49:31 PM »

Try to put a few paint patches on a grizzly bear with a paint ball gun now that will get the ole juices flowing and put the excitement back in it for you. good luck

Mikey · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2003, 03:41:00 AM »

Questor: after that Pronghorn, you may wish to follow-up on Briarpatch's suggestion or, step in for Roy Horn in Vegas (ha). Mikey. :-D

Old Griz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2003, 06:34:42 PM »

Knife hunting? :grin:

Dance · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2003, 02:19:20 AM »

Try traditional archery out. Get a decent recurve or longbow with no sights and take the time to master the skills needed. It's a world of difference from hunting with a gun and will give you a break =)

DzrtRat · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2003, 04:10:20 AM »

Well, you mention you like small game hunting the best because it's close to home and challenging. Why not try predator calling with a handgun? I can almost guarantee that it'll never get boring! Coyotes, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, and such are pretty challenging for most even with a rifle.

~Rat

willis5 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2003, 05:38:54 AM »

what about predators?

jamie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2003, 06:14:42 AM »

Before I could go hunting my Grandfather (Creek Indian) said I had to be able to touch a dear with my hand. Yep, I'm still shooting targets at the range instead of hunting. No really, it took a while to figure it out but finally did it. Try and snatch a few hairs off one.

jamie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2003, 09:45:35 AM »

Ck,
At first I thought he was just crazy and for awhile I actually hated it, but after awhile I started to closer and closer so it became one of those "I'm going to do it just to prove I can." things. He was amazing with natural camo, and we spent hours by fire discussing it until the ashes were just right. We used a mix of ash/charcoal, mud and branches to make a very primative gila suit. It worked perfectly. Now I open catologs and see all these 3D camo suits and laugh.

BTW I took my first deer with his .44 Ruger at a distance of a whopping 5 feet from the barrel which was about 3 feet from my own feet. As was laying on the ground on my back and it was a straight shot through the sternum. A few more steps and she would have been standing on me.

WD45 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:38:36 AM »

how about a smoothbore flinlock ........ in the rain

Mikey · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2003, 04:21:21 AM »

My Brother hunts hogs (don't know what size) with a spear. The man is a Southern Baptist Minister and must either have a lot of faith in God or he hunts little piggies. But from the description he gives to the animals he and his friends hunt with those primitive weapons they are something I would rather tackle with a 44. He says he carries his Blackhawk 44 for backup and I don't say anything, knowing that he would never have time to use it if the hog didn't take too kindly to what he was doing. But, that's the faith in the Good Lord for ya.

I wouldn't want to try it but if you are looking for something exciting and think that getting back to basics might do it, I wonder if this wouldn't excite ya enough???? Mikey.

WD45 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2003, 09:05:50 AM »

Wheeww.
If I was THAT close to the business end of a hog I would rather have a 12 guage loaded with BB's or buck in 3 inch mag. Can you even by shells loaded with BB's anymore?

Mikey · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2003, 10:43:29 AM »

WD54: dunno about BBs but I'd feel better with a hardened slug. Mikey.

Questor · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2003, 12:01:13 PM »

I'm not so sure. If I had to engage a big hog at close quarters, I'd probably prefer the spear so I could keep the animal away from me. Of course I'm assuming the availaibility of a suitable spear with a stop on it to prevent the spear from lancing too deep.

BruceP · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:28:31 PM »

Questor, you can buy just such a speer from Cold Steel that is made for hunting hogs and the like. Not really my thing (call me a wimp if you like) but it is out there.
BruceP

WD45 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:43:15 PM »

Well,, I am kind of trying to imagine having something like that at the end of a 5 foot stick and just trying to hang on and keep it from taking a bite out of you much less try an shoot it with a pistola all at the same time. :eek:

myronman3 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2003, 03:47:45 PM »

bowhunting of course. and when you think you got that dicked, take your training wheels off of your bow and go after things with a bent stick. i was told as a young hunter that i would be considered a true hunter when i took my first deer with a bow. it took me a long time to get that notch in the belt.