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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 10, 2009 22:47:30 GMT -5
We did some gar hunting at a local pit. I like to use a 44 Mag or 500 Linebaugh with large meplat bullets. My son Tucker likes the way his AR busts them up and uses a 45 with RNFP bullets for backup. We shoot alot of Gar, Bufflo, and Carp. They are hard to get out of the water but we can get a few of the smaller ones for pic's. It's not uncommon to get a Gar 5 or 6 feet long and 100+ pounds. The Bufflo and Carp will break 40 pounds now and then.  |
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Post by CalFred on May 11, 2009 14:15:57 GMT -5
What do you fellows do with these fish?
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 12, 2009 17:09:31 GMT -5
They make great hog bait!
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Post by 45spades on May 12, 2009 18:45:43 GMT -5
It's not much different than bow fishing. Just a bigger splash. I have heard of gar balls before but I looked all over several specimens and found not one ball.
I would think they make excellent hog bait.
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Post by Cucuy on May 12, 2009 21:20:23 GMT -5
They take a bit of prep work, but are darn tasty!
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Post by derekr on May 15, 2009 19:36:38 GMT -5
My grandfather in South Mississippi use to make gar balls, but then again he would eat anything! I ain't real pretty meat.
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Post by spurrit on May 16, 2009 4:03:32 GMT -5
My grandfather in South Mississippi use to make gar balls, but then again he would eat anything! I ain't real pretty meat. If you go far enough south, folks will eat ANYTHING! |
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Post by the priest on May 16, 2009 11:29:01 GMT -5
picked gizzard anyone??
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 16, 2009 22:49:14 GMT -5
No pickled gizzerds for me but pickled quail eggs are good.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 17, 2009 12:00:45 GMT -5
Coyotes like the mreal good, especially if you let them sit in the bed of the truck for a few days and get real stinky.
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Post by bigbore442001 on May 25, 2009 12:57:28 GMT -5
Don't laugh but Mary asked in a very demanding tone," What do you plan to do with that raccoon meat in the freezer? " I knew she wanted it to be taken out since it was taking up space.
I cooked it for 18 hours in a crock pot with a lot of seasonings especially sage. After a change of water half way through and then setting on low with onion powder, garlic powder and some oregano it was done.
She tried a peice and commented that it tasted like corned beef.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 26, 2009 13:10:59 GMT -5
Raccoon is good eating, oppossum tastes good too when done right.
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Post by jefats on Jun 7, 2009 16:04:40 GMT -5
nobearsyet,
Now you're talking.....'possums and sweet taters. Just doesn't get any better'n that ;D
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 7, 2009 18:55:10 GMT -5
Add a little grits and you got breakfast (literally, this morning's)
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jun 12, 2009 7:46:55 GMT -5
I head shot some coons for a guy who wanted to eat them. I would have to say a coon is the greasiest critter I have ever skinned......
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