Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
[Re: Ryan McLeod]
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06/01/21 02:57 PM
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For eating we skin and gut ASAP. Remove the glands. I think there’s 6. Then the tails are cut so two can be attached together. They are hung outside for two days or smoked. Then they mostly cook them by roasting or boiling.
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
[Re: Northof50]
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Ryan if you can get some T22 or target loads, they are much more accurate and do not blow them apart. 300m/sec and 40 grains, they should cycle in any clean 22 semi and there is not any head space jump when the lead is chambered so the barrels last longer..
Is it not fork lore that the muskrat dove down and brought up the land to start life over again after a flood. 22 short is pretty good. Maybe I’ll try the ones you mention sometime. I’ve heard the legend you mentioned before
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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06/03/21 01:50 AM
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Years ago, 1980 to be exact, me and 2 other guys spent spring break up on the Selawik river in NW Alaska. We hauled in, by dog team, wood slats, canvas, and paint. Before things started to thaw too much we each made a canvas canoe and painted it. This area was flatland with lots of pothole type lakes. Once the thaw began we started paddling around, shooting rats and beaver. Maybe an otter or 2 as well. Also popped a few caribou for meat when they ran right through our camp. Don't remember how many rats we got. I had mine tanned and they actually ended up as a fur jacket for my mom. Some years later the bellies became a Parkie for my daughter. Memorable time in my life.
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
[Re: Ryan McLeod]
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06/03/21 05:20 PM
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I know a few guys that prefer longs. Rats are tough little critters. I like the short hollow points myself
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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Took the kids out last night through a short little chain of lakes. Bobby was pretty sure he could stay up all night. He fell asleep when we had three and woke up when we had 12. After the first rat bobby said “1 down 1800 to go” I like that he sets his sights high.
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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Geese for supper. My hunting partner is servicing the boat and motor and then we’ll be on our way out ratting. Planning to put some miles in this weekend.
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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06/17/21 09:34 AM
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Thank you for the pictures and the story to go with them ! I'm glad that the ice and high water wasn't any worse than it was . That's a darn not certain collection of muskrats and it's as always heart warming to see how quickly your kids are growing up and out enjoying your hunting and trapping adventures for what it's worth keep up the good job !
By the way how's that big bear hide coming along & what's your plans for it ? Enjoy your day and Stay Safe out there even if you don't want to ha ha ! Allan
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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Thank you for the pictures and the story to go with them ! I'm glad that the ice and high water wasn't any worse than it was . That's a darn not certain collection of muskrats and it's as always heart warming to see how quickly your kids are growing up and out enjoying your hunting and trapping adventures for what it's worth keep up the good job !
By the way how's that big bear hide coming along & what's your plans for it ? Enjoy your day and Stay Safe out there even if you don't want to ha ha ! Allan Bear hide is getting shipped out tomorrow. Getting a rug made and the skull bleached.
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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06/21/21 10:35 PM
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Thanks for the ride Ryan ! What is your favorite ratting 22 ?That boy is sure sprouting up . 1
You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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06/22/21 02:47 AM
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Either My old Remington 572 or Rossi stainless steel pump. I carry both
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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Ryan my 572 has forearm problems ,metal sleeves inside the wood has disappeared .discontinued ,I might have to put something completely over the top to hold it up .It is my fav because of the weight (more like a centerfire weight ) Any glitches with yours ?
You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta
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Nice work on that dog Ryan. I expect to be able to take a few in the next 10 years, if they open it up here. About the time I'll want to quit, lol.
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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