Anybody else not putting their big game hunting gear away?
- Thread starter squib
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I don't get your question.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Camo? Put camo away in the middle of a world crisis and toilet paper shortage?
Bustedknees
.308 Win
The turkeys started teasing me this week, strutting will attack attention from my rifles.
I think OP is referring to going big game hunting (deer/ bear) as an option if one runs out of meat in this crisis even through it's not hunting season.
Eh, if it comes to that, camo won't be necessary and cold weather gear certainly won't be.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I'd be after the deer here first, probably. We do have a lot of turkey at the moment though.
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
Start placing you bear traps around you're perimeter 
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
MuttCat
.223 Rem
I would put my bear traps next to my Claymores...
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
Come on we all know there's no need for hunting we could just go to the supermarket or wally world's that are so abounded everywhere 
repete
.338 Win Mag
Got a lot of geese around here, a golf club would take em out quick.
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
All the animals on my land are my animals.
Robin
Robin
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I’ve got rabbits and squirrels a plenty out back that I can dispatch with a longbow. No need to raise attention by shooting game when not in season.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Good point. My xbow and air rifle are g2g. I might try to shoot this months target challenge with calibri .22
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I like the Colibri .22 . It’s VERY quiet but not extremely accurate.Good point. My xbow and air rifle are g2g. I might try to shoot this months target challenge with calibri .22
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I’ve got plenty of meat but squirrels, rabbits, and birds are plentiful around here. I also have lots of access to fishing and plenty of fishing gear. I know enough natural foods to select out of the garden. I have some fruits and stuff I grow. I’ll likely get a veggie garden going when I normally don’t.
I’ll be in good shape. I’ll do whatever I have to for survival. I don’t care and I know those around me don’t have the means to take animals. People around me are not armed or prepared.
I will defend my home and my goods and when the neighbors perish I will take what I need and clear their land to expand my empire!! Only partly joking.
I’ll be in good shape. I’ll do whatever I have to for survival. I don’t care and I know those around me don’t have the means to take animals. People around me are not armed or prepared.
I will defend my home and my goods and when the neighbors perish I will take what I need and clear their land to expand my empire!! Only partly joking.
Hillbilly77
6.5 Creedmoor
I try to play by the rules as far as open season dates go.
However, I’m not going to sit here and go hungry if there’s wild game to be had.
We’ve had struggles in the past. I’ve never taken a handout nor been on public assistance of any kind.
I have always done what I needed to do to provide for my family.
‘Nuff said.
However, I’m not going to sit here and go hungry if there’s wild game to be had.
We’ve had struggles in the past. I’ve never taken a handout nor been on public assistance of any kind.
I have always done what I needed to do to provide for my family.
‘Nuff said.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I do wish I had gotten fruit trees in. That's more a want than a need though.
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
Personally I don’t think there will be many deer for long if it came down to any of us needing food. By that time I think a lot of the less prepared will have significantly thinned the deer population. That said I have no problem catching muskrat and beaver for a snack
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
EF that season bullshit. If I get to the point I need protein, I'm getting me some protein!!
We're in really good shape for a while, we normally stay ahead of the curve when it comes to supplies. I've got a freezer full of venison, another freezer filled with homemade soups/stews/chili, etc.. Also have other meats in the freezer. Cupboards are full, garage shelves are loaded up. Like I said we'll be fine!
Oh, yea, AND............ if anyone tries to take my shit, or encroach on me,..... I'm just as well stocked on my defense needs!!
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Conesus Creek is the western boundary of my property, too bad there isn't any real fish to be had.
Robin
Robin
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Meh, to each their own.personally I prefer to not draw attention to what I’m doing whenever possible. There are plenty of other reasons why besides worrying about getting caught hunting out of season. I believe in stealth whenever possible
Oh, I hear ya on the stealth. I guess it just depends on where ya live, and where you'll be getting your 'protein nuggets'. If you're shooting in the city, vs. a rural area, I get it.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
Bow, crossbow, .22 to the head in the middle of the night. As long as you drop it where it stands or damn close no one will be the wiser. I have plenty of rabbits and squirrels to go after too.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
You honestly think that many people have enough ammo to survive for more than a bit?
I know many hunters/sportsmen who only have a brick or two of .22 and a couple boxes of shotgun ammo.
I helped a lady go through her dads guns and ammo yesterday after he passed and you should have heard her. Oh he’s got a shot ton of ammo I can’t believe how much ammo he has he must have been preparing for the end of the world.
I get there and he’s got 4000 rounds of .22, less than 1000 rounds of shotgun slugs, 30-06, 7.62x39, and .223. That’s it. I have more .380 than he had. She kept going on and on about it. I said yeah it’s a lot but I have more .22 than he’s got Ammo all together and her jaw dropped.
At this point do I wish I had more yep I do.