TheLBLman
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Ruger, what loads did you choose for these long-necked birds?
Sandhill hunt
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awesome!! Going with Chris on the 20th....
GUNNERX2
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Great hunt.
We're headed southeast on the 22nd.
We're headed southeast on the 22nd.
3" BB
First time I shot at a Canadian Goose I had similar results. It never flinched and I just watched it fly off. I live near (20 miles or so on the water) from the refuge the Sandhill Cranes invade on Chickamauga every winter. Every field around my house has Cranes in and out of it this time of year. They fly over my house several times a week. First time I saw one in person (on ground) I was shocked at just how big they are.
TheLBLman
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Seems like it might be practical to use something like TSS #9 on these, and focus on head shots?
I hate to shoot up the breast like Ruger does, but then, maybe all those BB-sized holes are "tenderizing" it
I hate to shoot up the breast like Ruger does, but then, maybe all those BB-sized holes are "tenderizing" it
Sweet Ruger!
Seems like it might be practical to use something like TSS #9 on these, and focus on head shots?
I hate to shoot up the breast like Ruger does, but then, maybe all those BB-sized holes are "tenderizing" it
I've only ever aimed for them in the head. I bought a box of 3" Winchester Blind Side 1-3/8oz BB a few years ago, and because of how deceptively big/fast they are, some of those BB's have been in the upper breast.
I had a newby buddy shooting at them last year, and he hit one in the leg and shattered it. Those were not fun splinters to work around.
Wow that's awesome! I wonder what they taste like? Maybe somewhere between a Bald Eagle and a spotted Owl?
Wow that's awesome! I wonder what they taste like? Maybe somewhere between a Bald Eagle and a spotted Owl?
Very similar to a beef tenderloin or filet. Everyone calls them the "ribeye of the sky", but it's nothing like a ribeye.
Carlos
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I'd like to try some and see what it tastes like.
Wow that's awesome! I wonder what they taste like? Maybe somewhere between a Bald Eagle and a spotted Owl?
They are delicious. It really does taste like Ribeye,
CliffordN
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Where at, and what is the limit?
Wow. You have been on here longer than @RUGER . Ya'll must be OLD buddies.?Wow that's awesome! I wonder what they taste like? Maybe somewhere between a Bald Eagle and a spotted Owl?
Either in east, southeast TN or a very small area around Martin in N/W TN. If you get drawn, you get assigned (2) tags. Your limit is 2 birds...period.
gordonc615
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I have seen so many this year by Percy Priest lake. Is it hard to draw a tag? I don't waterfowl hunt but I've heard Sandhill Crane steaks are amazing.
From what I have seen you will get drawn about every other year
Congrats Ruger. Looking forward to some cooked pics. Was lucky enough to shoot a couple few years ago. Lots of fun and very good eating
