Well for us in the UK it's that time of year again on Friday - 1st of April and the start of another roe buck season. Our gun laws maybe harsh, our seasons are not!

Anyone got any plans?

1894.

Well, to celebrate, I'm off to Norway to hunt Beaver!

Great company, great country, a fun hunt - and I cant wait.

rgds Ian

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Originally posted by 1894mk2:
...Friday - 1st of April and the start of another roe buck season. Our gun laws maybe harsh, our seasons are not!

Oh why don't you just bugger off and stop reminding me that I will have to wait for another month till roe buck opening!!!

Anyway, Good Hunting and let us know if you had any luck...

Ian,

Dare I ask what contitutes a trophy Beaver...

It must be too early in the morning... I think I need more coffee as my brain is coming up with all sorts of Euphamisms...

Feel free to edit me out of my misery Pete!!



FB

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Originally posted by Fallow Buck:
Ian,

Dare I ask what contitutes a trophy Beaver...

Blond, brown or maybe even a redhead?

By the way, do you only hunt for the trophy or do you it it as well?

eat it? I know of some recipes.

They do say that eating a red beaver is a bit like licking a 9 volt battery. Can anyone verify this claim?

Back on topic...

I have earmarked three yearling bucks for the chop in April.

Also one two year old buck whose rear right leg suggests that he has been under a car.

The joys of knowing your territorial deer...

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Originally posted by Deerdogs:
eat it? I know of some recipes.

They do say that eating a red beaver is a bit like licking a 9 volt battery. Can anyone verify this claim?

The battery part is easy to try...

Deerdogs,
I tend to stay away from the red beaver,they have an aggressive nature.
I prefer the rare blonde beaver which has a lovely smoothe coat,or even the hairlees variety!!

griff

quote:

Originally posted by Fallow Buck:
Ian,

Dare I ask what contitutes a trophy Beaver...

It must be too early in the morning... I think I need more coffee as my brain is coming up with all sorts of Euphamisms...

Feel free to edit me out of my misery Pete!!
trophy beaver completely bald similar to camels trophy camels toe


FB

quote:

Originally posted by Fallow Buck:
Ian,

Dare I ask what contitutes a trophy Beaver...

It must be too early in the morning... I think I need more coffee as my brain is coming up with all sorts of Euphamisms...

Feel free to edit me out of my misery Pete!!



FB

FB - Let me put you out of your misery - ANY Beaver qualifies as a trophy!!

Just back into the UK after a fantastic long weekend in Norway.

Perfect weather, great company, excellent food - and a couple Beaver taken. One of the most enjoyable holidays I have taken in many years!

Will get some pictures sorted and put a full report up - and let you find out about one of the great 'secret' hunts here in Europe.

Guys,

Very recently saw a rare "bald" Beaver quite close up. The stalk was less than exhilerating as I had recently consumed several pints (my American breatheren consider mixing an occaisional refreshment when "hunting" severely unsportsmanlike but then again, when in Rome.....). Ah, yes, it was a true trophy Beaver - I digress.....

Yes, May Day finally arrived on the continent and we can shoot Roe in Germany. Alas, no Bucks but two skinny, spindly female yearlings dropped to my dedicated Roe Deer set-up, R93 w/the tack-hole driving 85 gr. Nosler Partitions, whew! They disappear so fast from the view of view of the scope you have to wonder where they disappeared to! I'm estatic (read: mad) about the .243 Win. for Roe, delivers just about the right balance of accuracy, power and bullet weight for dramatic, catastrophic Roe Deer kills IMHO.

Did see a Buck at a distance and the lease owner stated anyone bringing in remnants of last year's harvest plan (gotta whallop 7 Does) plus this year's quota of 12, so I'm on for a Buck posthaste - Friday evening. Will attempt to get photos if the damned mosquitos co-operate!

Gerry,

Good luck - I will be out myself this evening. Being without dog (puppies) I am currently using my 7x57 and 120gr Hornady SPs. Actualy I don't think it kills any quicker but it does leave a hole which is a help without my dog. As soon as my dog is back the 243 will come out again!

7x57 is an excelent Roe zapper with those Hornady 120 gr. fly-weight bullets! Gives you alittle bit more zap with a mild load in the 7x57, I use the 140 gr. Nosler BT's - just because they look cool (well O.K. they also shoot excellently in my K-95!)

I read about your best friend being off hunting duty temporarily due to family considerations. Be glad you're not in Germany - Maternity Leave is a full two-years and you wouldn't want to break the labor laws now would you?

1894,

Congrats on the Pups.

How many did she have in the end?

FB

Gerry - it is indeed fun to use but I really miss my girl, she also looks pretty irritated when I head off at 0430 waking up the pups which then maul her!

FB she had 12 of which 11 survived (one lain on at day 3) she did it all herself up till solids and they're good strong pups. 6 sold, 5 remaining. Unbelievable for a first litter!