BilletHead

You have the cards covered and I have the board game covered. When they merge, we will split the profits.

A smile is needed this morning. I'm going to give you all one. Yes, related to the otter post. So more of this story of why I was doing what I was doing will be on another post but here is the otter story. This is really a factual story That happened early last week. I was wading this small stream in hip boots. One of those 60-degree mornings. working my way upstream I was startled by a commotion on the bank ahead of me about fifteen yards away. Off the high weedy bank bailed off four young otters. Twice the size of a mature mink and a quarter the size of a full-grown otter. It gave me the chills after reading this thread as I scanned around for the momma. They swam out and gave me the stink eye heads up they disappeared around a bend in the stream. I relaxed some but they were in my mind. Worked my way up some more I seen three little racoons on a gravel bar. I did see the place the otter had been lounging in some grass. So, I go about my business farther up around the bend. I work along and notice this cut bank with a giant root wad including a tree leaning and about to fall off the bank. Got closer and ker splash ten yards away those otters went into the water from the root rod. I had the ebee jeebies then. Same deal they swam ahead of me until out of sight. No momma but was thinking just what I would do if attacked. Got a clip knife on my pocket kept surgical sharp. Water was getting deeper as I got closer. Had to work through some sticks and logs. By then about to go over hip boots. I stood there trying to decide how to go around this mess when I heard a sound like a toilet flushing left of me and a vortex of water movement. I screamed like a little girl and swatted the fly rod on the water when A giant beaver appeared in the clear water and went right across my boot tips. Scared the living daylights out of me. In all this I have no idea how I managed not to go over my hip boots or fall in. when I quit shaking, I turned around and worked back the other way. I kept looking over my shoulder as I went. Too many surprises this morning.

Next thing you know there will be a board game. To the one that creates it remember where it came from. I call dibs on my stock or royalty.

If you would have used a level when you mounted the thing your mail wouldn't be so wet. Half a bubble high in the back bro. 😁

You too Glen let it go.

Someone needs to let it go Nick. Man up and let it go would you please. I like this forum. A friend of mine and I were just talking about this crap today. We don't need this stuff that might make this place go away.

Way cool is right. One of my favorite critters. I will never forget the first one I called in with the predator call and same season trapped my first one. Pretty common sight around here now. Even got to see one stalk a gray squirrel and take it out under our bird feeder.

Nice Dave and double congrats on the long lean submarine walleye.

Sandy rocks! 😁

I think a long stick out of range from him throwing something at you poking him.

Outstanding job! Thanks for sharing.

On second thought @bfishn please don't look up perch on there either. Stay off the urban dictionary PEROID.

You must be using the urban dictionary. Look up Bream on urban dictionary @bfishn read through the answers. That will open your eyes on just what it means. On second thought better not do that. I said PERCH not bream.😂

I said bluegill looking fish, correct? Many call bluegill LOOKING fish perch.

That could be how long ago was that? I suppose a rainbow trout is a rainbow trout no matter where you are. Similar as a bluegill looking fish no matter what they are is called a perch.

Redband were never invented. They are a species that inhabit several states. Pat and I have caught them in native ranges in Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon that I can think of off the bat. Redband trout - Wikipedia Metadata: Redband Trout Distribution (StreamNet, January 2019) (psmfc.org)

Welcome John.

A scare crow holding a no trespassing sign maybe?

Negatory. You ever witnessed when a Squirrel sees an owl, Bobcat, coyote or other predator? It does not have to be flying over or walking on the ground. Chickens, Turkeys, ducks, chipmunks or other animals that have good eyesight. And ones not seeing it will know something is there because when that squirrel lets out a warning chatter every other squirrel chatters. I do agree it does need to be moved from time to time so they don't get conditioned to it.

Exactually!

Fun!

Ooh Sandy this sounds exciting 😁.

When MDC has places where no Firearms are allowed air rifles regardless of size are considered firearms. No fire or ignition involved. I have a couple places that are an easy walk through some big timber. I can only do that at a specific time. Local laws in some places allow discharge of air rifles in city limits. Other places have more restrictive regulations.

Those fish get really conditioned to fish cleaning. You can actually hand feed them. They will actually come up and take a piece of gut out of your hand. I have taken my rid tip and splashed it in the water and fish will come from all directions to investigate. It is really funny.

It is a Pre charged Pneumatic (PCP) You charge it with a Tank that is filled by a High-pressure Compressor. It can be a bit expensive to get into it but well worth it. My Uncle got me started by gifting me a couple low end rifles. Curses Uncle John! Anyway, I really enjoy it just shooting and hunting with it. It is an FX Crown .25 Cal Here in Missouri; it is considered a firearm. Even the small .177 Cal is considered a firearm. Not all states are that way.