Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well, anyone who paid attention to this forum over last spring & summer, knows about my passion for chipmunk hunting. Well, yesterday, I was notified of a chipmunk that had been seen in the backyard scrapping up seed from underneath the bird feeder. This morning, I filled up the feeder before it got light out to test him. Then at about 7:00 AM, here he comes. He popped out under the fence and began snacking away at what was on ground. I didn't shoot because I had to go to school in a half hour plus eat breakfast, etc.. So I come home from school today and have an hour and a half before work. I look out my window at 3:21 PM and there he is, bounding away from the feeder through the gate this time.. I grab the gun, throw on the boots and head out. He heads down a hill, the same hill my deer rolled down. So he stops behind a tree and I attempt to get closer and he spots me and takes a couple more hops away. I pick up the gun, find him in the scope and take off my safety and... dang, he moved. I then relocate him on a stump and attempt to get closer. I close the distance to about 10 yards and then out pops this little head above a tree root. He is staring at me, I couldn't do anything without blowing it. But then of course a deer about 50 yards away has to snort and scare the chipmunk. I didn't shoot at him so technically, I'm still 0 for 0 on shots this year. I can't wait for the chipmunks really to wake up. The killing will commence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! LOL.. look out! Joe is back at it... Good luck man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! Alrighty there Joe. Toopointer's gonna love you again this year I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! what are shooting chipmunks with? and is there anything left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! good luck and have fun w/ it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest littlered Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! those little buggers drive me crazy! i spent like 20 min trying to get one the other day. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! [ QUOTE ] what are shooting chipmunks with? and is there anything left? [/ QUOTE ] A .177 caliber pellet gun. Yes there is plenty left, but it's not about that. It is about killing. I know that's what hunting isn't about, but with varmints, that's all it is. I think I see another debate about shooting chipmunks coming on... soo.. I will post a link to the thread from last year where everything was debated and resolved. 1st Chipmunk of last year If that thread doesn't clarify everything for you, feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! UPDATE: The bugger showed up today again after I came home from school. I didn't have work today so I was clear to shoot him... I grabbed the pellet gun, opened up the bedroom window, , and took a pop. I didn't know that my gun was hitting about a foot high!!! I am 0 for 1 this year. I totally missed. He's mine this Friday. We don't have school due to a super intendants meeting or whatever. But they are calling for snow Friday, which means that the chipmunks are gonna head back into hibernation temporarily until it gets warm out again. I hope the snow misses us, but then again I don't.. We'll have to wait and see. I will keep you guys updated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! [ QUOTE ] I will post a link to the thread from last year where everything was debated and resolved. [/ QUOTE ] Huh? We debated killing rodents? What is this, the new PETA site? Go get one for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! Yes Texan. Believe it or not, we actually did. The temps dropped last night and we had a frost this morning. So the chipmunks probably went back into hibernation for a little bit. I will keep my guard up and I promise to get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Re: It\'s time!!!!!!! blast em. SOunds like fun. None around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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