Buying local Meat.... question

Buying local Meat.... question

CDNBear

#31

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

You missed something in the Priceless category. Cost of gas! to go shoot the doe.

I walk to my hunting area VI, I live in the sticks. Out my front door, it's a 5 minute walk to hunt, out my back door, it's a hop skip and a jump onto Lake Simcoe to fish.

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I'm glad you don't live near me or Juan. Less than one hour ago a nice looking doe with her little Bambi wandered into our front yard to eat some berries. We shot her - with a camera.

I'm glad you don't live near me. Deer are food, provided by the Creator to feed her children.

Cliffy

#32

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

I'm glad you don't live near me. Deer are food, provided by the Creator to feed her children.

Around here they are so thick they throw themselves at our cars in a vain attempt to keep their numbers in balance. Considering that we live in a sparsely populated area teaming with deer, it seems that hardly anybody hunts them. I know a spot where a herd of about 40 hang out and within spitting distance of there is a herd of elk numbering over 50 individuals, all at river level.

I don't hunt any more because my right shoulder was shattered and gun recoil hurts too much and I haven't the strength to pull a bow.

CDNBear

#33

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

Around here they are so thick they throw themselves at our cars in a vain attempt to keep their numbers in balance. Considering that we live in a sparsely populated area teaming with deer, it seems that hardly anybody hunts them. I know a spot where a herd of about 40 hang out and within spitting distance of there is a herd of elk numbering over 50 individuals, all at river level.

I don't hunt any more because my right shoulder was shattered and gun recoil hurts too much and I haven't the strength to pull a bow.

Cliffy, sound like the perfect candidate for a crossbow with a cocking winch.
You should look into it.

petros

#34

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

You have it rough. I just have to sit on the porch for deer, elk and bears. This year a swamp donkey took up residence in the slough behind the barrn. He's only 2-3 years old. I'll get him next fall.

Cliffy

#35

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by CDNBear

Cliffy, sound like the perfect candidate for a crossbow with a cocking winch.
You should look into it.

Yes, I was thinking about it as I wrote. Just not sure that I want to go through all the hassle of acquisition forms and hunting courses. I haven't hunted or owned a gun in 30 years and I have a strong aversion to dealing with any government bureaucracy. But, you never know, old dogs can learn new tricks.

petros

#36

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

Yes, I was thinking about it as I wrote. Just not sure that I want to go through all the hassle of acquisition forms and hunting courses. I haven't hunted or owned a gun in 30 years and I have a strong aversion to dealing with any government bureaucracy. But, you never know, old dogs can learn new tricks.

Everything is legal until you get caught. just don't be silly and you won't get pinched.

Cliffy

#37

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by petros

Everything is legal until you get caught. just don't be silly and you won't get pinched.

Don't you need an acquisition from the Gendarme to purchase a cross bow?

Quote: Originally Posted by petros

You have it rough. I just have to sit on the porch for deer, elk and bears. This year a swamp donkey took up residence in the slough behind the barrn. He's only 2-3 years old. I'll get him next fall.

By swamp donkey do you mean moose? I hadn't heard that expression before.

petros

#38

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

Don't you need an acquisition from the Gendarme to purchase a cross bow?

By swamp donkey do you mean moose? I hadn't heard that expression before.

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Quoting petros
Everything is legal until you get caught.

Yuuuup. Swamp donkey is indeed a moose.

CDNBear

#39

Re: Buying local Meat.... question

Aug 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffy

Don't you need an acquisition from the Gendarme to purchase a cross bow?

Not here in Ontario.

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By swamp donkey do you mean moose? I hadn't heard that expression before.

Yep, it's another term for Moose.

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