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hunting in the mafia's country
02 February 2011, 02:21
Mariohunting in the mafia's country
last week end with my Dad, my brother in law and a group of friends we decided to try the experience of an inusual hunt in the unique game farm in Sicily.
Is a pretty unique property (300 hectares) completely fenced.
http://www.bagliotrinita.com/dintorni.aspTher'are: very many wild boar, mouflon sheep, red stag, fallow deer.
The mouflon's trophy quality is very high: We took 4 animals 81, 80, 69 and 64 cm. See the picture of mine (80 cm) over gold medal. I'm also impressed of the high number of the mouflons with many and many big trophies. We took also few females and a couple of joung stags.
The place is very interesting, food is great, and the accomodation
http://www.casedilatomie.com/very confortable. And the climate, oh my god, like spring in northern italy.
see some pictures:
mario
02 February 2011, 07:46
jpj3Mario,
Beautiful country and a great trophy! Good job!
Best,
jpj3
02 February 2011, 18:38
NortonVery cool........any ducks in those flooded fields? If so, what species?
02 February 2011, 19:01
Goldeneyecompletely fenced?
fat chicks inc.
02 February 2011, 20:54
rcamugliaLooks incredible Mario! First class!
The accomodations are marvelous. Tell us about the FOOD!
My family is from the Catania area straight east on the east coast of Sicily. Linguaglossa as well.
02 February 2011, 22:34
VenandiGreat pictures, beautiful trophy!
What's up with the brush in the ram's mouth? Was he feeding when you shot?
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02 February 2011, 23:08
rcamugliaI think it is customary to put feed in the animal's mouth. Also to take some of that feed, rub it into the blood, and stuff some in your hat.
All of this is to show respect for the animal, it's last meal, and the meals you will have from it....
03 February 2011, 00:17
Equinsu OchaMario
great looking hunt! PM sent your way.
03 February 2011, 00:54
Mariothis place was a surprise also for me that I live in the same country ( but 900 km far...).
Yes ther'are also some ducks, mallard mostly, but is quite late in the season now for the migration.
About the grass in the mouth, Rcamuglia have reason, is an old central european tradition.
The food, I cant describe! The typical sicilian food: fresh fish, vegetables, pasta home made and something special like truffles. Dont forget the wonderulf Cassata cake. And the excellent local wine, very strong but incredible fragrant.
mario
03 February 2011, 20:58
butchlocgosh - when i read the title i thought you went hunting in chicago
03 February 2011, 21:33
L. David KeithExcellent Mario, congratulations!
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04 February 2011, 05:36
Grizzly AdamsI notice the spare tire cover says Corleone. Didn't run into any family members?
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04 February 2011, 12:04
Marioehhe next time to Chicago...
Corleone is one of the most historic town for the old Mafia. Also Totò Riina coming from this town.
mario
05 February 2011, 02:25
Marioour group:
my dad's ( 79 years old) mouflon
mario
05 February 2011, 03:06
rcamuglia
Are you in Torino?
I know a beautiful girl there!
24 February 2011, 02:39
hornbeautiful location, i saw something about in the Sky channel "caccia e pesca"... great report!
24 February 2011, 11:55
MarioWelcome to the forum Carmine.
Yes could be
mario
27 February 2011, 19:25
Brian ClarkLooks like a great hunt, nice looking animals as well.
01 March 2011, 02:55
tarawaI have relatives in Sicily. I should look them up...might have to go to the cemetary though! Just kidding,. Hopefully there are some living relatives.
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Originally posted by Mario:
Welcome to the forum Carmine.
Yes could be
Thank you very much... Mario!
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30 March 2011, 00:01
ftg767Great pictures/.
love the full stock rifle also.