Author Topic: Sage rats are out (Read 3467 times)

Nomad · « **on:** February 04, 2009, 06:32:01 AM »

The time has come to aid in a relocation program.....
Aid 'em in a whole new change to their lives.........
File all reports in chapter 13 less bragging rights....

Furball · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2009, 02:00:19 PM »

I have seen a few running. I know that some folks are out there shooting them already. I hate to see that as they have not had their babies yet and they are killing off next year's crop. I and my buddies will be out there in March looking for a few, but not until then. I hope that all you guys will wait at least another month or so too!

birddog1989 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2009, 02:28:59 PM »

Today's word is conservationist. Can you say conservationist boys and girls?

fj40mojo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:35:31 PM »

Quote from: birddog1989 on February 04, 2009, 02:28:59 PM

Today's word is conservationist. Can you say conservationist boys and girls?

I tried, but I feel like a big pussy when I say that! Is that normal?

TylerC · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:36:24 AM »

lol its perfectly normal

e11charlie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:16:11 AM »

By sage rats do you mean whistle pigs? Iam so confused.

Jeff · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:29:39 AM »

Yes.

Nomad · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2009, 08:14:40 PM »

CARPOOLING has a new meaning........sagerat express......cover the land and shootem
more moving targets hand gun?

too fast more IDPA.......

e11charlie · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:04:43 PM »

I love whistle pig season. Last trip out I got about 21 of them little canabalistic bastards.

Furball · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:00:22 AM »

Quote from: birddog1989 on February 04, 2009, 02:28:59 PM

Today's word is conservationist. Can you say conservationist boys and girls?

If you are saying someone that wants to have some to shoot next year is a conservationist then I suppose that I am. But killing squirrels that have yet to have their babies seems bit greedy to me. I want to have some to shoot for years to come. If that makes me a conservationist, then so be it.

Jeff · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:53:46 AM »

Notice the smiley. He was pulling your leg.

Miss_me · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2009, 11:22:59 AM »

Mannn.. i have got to get into a hunters ed class... it makes me sad that i can't go whistle pig exploding Again this year...

e11charlie · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:10:55 PM »

You dont have to have a hunters ed course do you? I dont have a hunting license. I explode those little bastards every year. Even went with an off duty officer one year.

Miss_me · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:17:22 PM »

its considered hunting if someone catches you the people with you are screwed and you have to wait 2 years to get a hunting license...

and from what i understand you have to have a hunters ed course to get a license

Jeff · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:21:20 PM »

Yes, you need a hunting license for whistle pigs.

fj40mojo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:29:46 PM »

From the PDF regs available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/rules/ug/

Hunting of Predatory & Unprotected Animals
Some animals are classified as “predators” or as “unprotected”
and can be hunted and taken all year. Animals classified
as predators in Idaho include coyotes, jackrabbits, skunks,
weasels, and starling. The most frequently hunted unprotected
animals include marmots, fox squirrels, porcupines and
Columbian ground squirrels, English sparrows, Eurasiancollared
doves, and feral pigeons. These species may be taken
in any amounts and at any time by holders of the appropriate
valid Idaho hunting, trapping or combination hunting license,
provided such taking is not in violation of state, county, or city
laws, ordinances or regulations.

Spiff · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:56:04 PM »

You need a license to hunt *anything* in Idaho.

WTF · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:40:02 PM »

Quote from: Spiff on February 09, 2009, 05:56:04 PM

You need a license to hunt *anything* in Idaho.

Even for Democrats???

Miss_me · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:48:24 PM »

LOL... you can't hunt Democrats in Idaho they are endangered species

e11charlie · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:30:46 PM »

Well my bad. Guess I will have to go get my hunting license to hunt just whistle pigs. What a f**king waste.

Miss_me · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:47:30 PM »

sorry but think... don't get one get caught get raped on a fine... do get one spend less money and have the option of shooting more then just pigs

Furball · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:21:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on February 09, 2009, 10:53:46 AM

Notice the smiley. He was pulling your leg.

Oh. OK then. It is just that between my .22 rimfires, my .17 HMR, my .17 Remington, my .204 Ruger, my .221 Fireball, one of my three .223 rifles and my 220 Swift there are only so many of them dang rodents to go around. I want to get my fair share of them too.

Spiff · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:43:22 AM »

Quote from: 240-Rifles on February 09, 2009, 07:30:46 PM

Well my bad. Guess I will have to go get my hunting license to hunt just whistle pigs. What a f**king waste.

Yeah, but the licenses are cheap. $12 I believe. Or they were last year, haven't bought one this year yet.

Kcboats · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:11:57 PM »

Spent the day working on a new building out by the State Pen and I swear a Pdog stared me down....eewwwww, I was so pissed. They are everywhere out there.

e11charlie · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:45:19 AM »

Ok fine so how do I get a hunting license with out having to take that stupid class where an oldman tries to tell me how to shoot?

BadtzMaru · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:14:32 AM »

Quote from: 240-Rifles on February 11, 2009, 07:45:19 AM

Ok fine so how do I get a hunting license with out having to take that stupid class where an oldman tries to tell me how to shoot?

Looks like there are some other options here:

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/education/hunter_ed/

Happily, I was born somewhat before 1975 so I'm good to go.

Hubby_MC · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:17:46 AM »

actually.......... I never took the class myself before due to age, but I have since attended it twice with my sons. I found it to be educational and informative although a bit long. Nothing wrong with learning from folks who may have tips or knowledge we havent come across before!

Furball · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2009, 10:40:37 AM »

Quote from: Hubby_MC on February 11, 2009, 08:17:46 AM

actually.......... I never took the class myself before due to age, but I have since attended it twice with my sons. I found it to be educational and informative although a bit long. Nothing wrong with learning from folks who may have tips or knowledge we havent come across before!

Took my daughter to one as well, and I too learned a lot from these "old men". And they don't teach you how to shoot so you don't have to concern yourself about that. They teach you how to be safe so that you don't shoot yourself, and more importantly, other shooters like me!

e11charlie · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2009, 10:50:53 AM »

Iam not saying it to be mean. I have been tought how to shoot the police way and the military way, two completely different diciplines. I also had to take a class from some NRA guys. Now these guys very knoledgable but they were teaching me to shoot for strictly at a range which in my minds is completely irrelevant to any situation. Both the police and military teach muzzle awareness which applys every where. But both diciplines told me you have to shoot this way or you cant shoot. I found that if I shoot the way most comfortable to me I shoot better than 80% of the instructers. All I was saying is that I hate being told if you dont do it this way then you cant shoot, even already disproving that theory many times. How much are the classes does anyone know?

MarkinIdaho · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:00:07 AM »

Quote from: 240-Rifles on February 11, 2009, 10:50:53 AM

Iam not saying it to be mean. I have been tought how to shoot the police way and the military way, two completely different diciplines. I also had to take a class from some NRA guys. Now these guys very knoledgable but they were teaching me to shoot for strictly at a range which in my minds is completely irrelevant to any situation. Both the police and military teach muzzle awareness which applys every where. But both diciplines told me you have to shoot this way or you cant shoot. I found that if I shoot the way most comfortable to me I shoot better than 80% of the instructers. All I was saying is that I hate being told if you dont do it this way then you cant shoot, even already disproving that theory many times. How much are the classes does anyone know?

240 - my son took it last Fall. It's pretty basic. You can even do most of it online, with a "field day" out at blacks creek. They are not going to teach you how to shoot, at all, other than different stances, etc. They teach more about safety, game identification, field dressing, survival (I know, I know), and the laws of the State of Idaho relating to hunting. Now, given your age, you might not have to take it at all. Call your regional office in Nampa and ask the question. Tell them your birthday and they'll tell you if you have to take the class or not to get a license. I believe the class was only $8 or so... they get a lot of subsidies from the NRA and other organizations

For class info, go to the idfg webpage and click on the hunters ed button.

Jeff · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:07:31 PM »

You want to play you have to pay. Suck it up.

e11charlie · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:15:30 PM »

I know.

Miss_me · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:55:48 PM »

hmmmmmm all this talk about class really makes me want to go get my class done... i think i'll sign up for a class right after i get back

Norton1 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:45:38 PM »

Quote from: fj40mojo on February 04, 2009, 09:35:31 PM

I tried, but I feel like a big pussy when I say that! Is that normal?

That's because you are one -

And no it's not normal for MOST of us - - - -

fj40mojo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 11, 2009, 05:33:02 PM »

Quote from: Steve N on February 11, 2009, 04:45:38 PM

That's because you are one -

And no it's not normal for MOST of us - - - -

No need to get insulting. I was trying to be sarcastic...You crusty old fart!

broncovan · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:44:56 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on February 09, 2009, 12:21:20 PM

Yes, you need a hunting license for whistle pigs.

Actually, you need a hunting license to have any uncased firearm in the field or you can be ticketed, even if you're only punching holes in paper. Excluding rifle ranges, or private property.

And no, a target set up 100 yards away from the hood of your truck does not constitute a rifle range.

BTW, shooting pigeons off the sides of the walls in the Owyhees is just as fun, if not moreso than shooting whistlepigs. You get the big explosion of feathers, then there's a looooong fall down to the bottom with a few bounces along the way. You need a 204 or 22-250 and up to get a nice explosion, 223's just don't seem to give the full visual effect that I like.

NGO · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2009, 03:14:07 PM »

Quote from: broncovan on February 13, 2009, 02:44:56 PM

...BTW, shooting pigeons off the sides of the walls in the Owyhees is just as fun, if not moreso than shooting whistlepigs. You get the big explosion of feathers, ....

You can try baseball too....

fj40mojo · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2009, 03:17:28 PM »

Quote from: broncovan on February 13, 2009, 02:44:56 PM

Actually, you need a hunting license to have any uncased firearm in the field or you can be ticketed, even if you're only punching holes in paper. Excluding rifle ranges, or private property.

And no, a target set up 100 yards away from the hood of your truck does not constitute a rifle range.

BTW, shooting pigeons off the sides of the walls in the Owyhees is just as fun, if not moreso than shooting whistlepigs. You get the big explosion of feathers, then there's a looooong fall down to the bottom with a few bounces along the way. You need a 204 or 22-250 and up to get a nice explosion, 223's just don't seem to give the full visual effect that I like.

the lingering cloud of pink mist, with feathers or fur-either is acceptable.

Nomad · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2009, 03:23:49 PM »

pass the class or baseball awaits you...........maybe hole in one....choice...........

El Conquistador · « **Reply #39 on:** February 15, 2009, 08:45:42 AM »

As I recall you have to take either a shooters safety OR hunters ed class to get your CCL in Idaho, so if you plan on getting one in the future at least you would be one step closer. Also, I know of someone that did get caught shooting squeaks without a hunting licence, and he not only had to pay a hefty fine, but also lost the possibility of getting his licence for 2 years. Those squeaks would be laughing at you if you had to wait that long. Imagine the organizing and devious plans they could come up with running unchecked for 2 years. They spend each day literally undermining this great state, and if they had their way, they would move from the tunneling under the puckerbrush to tunneling under our cities. Please don't let a class stop you in the fight against these subversive creatures.

El Conquistador · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2009, 08:51:42 AM »

That said, I do agree that its a good idea to wait till spring to start shooting so the little critters get a chance, and to move hills each time so you don't wipe out a whole colony.

Norton1 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:05:54 PM »

Actually - if you are a veteran of the military you do not have to take the class for either your license or your concealed carry permit. Service is an acceptable substitute. And if you are a disabled veteran, I'm not sure what the break point is percent diabled wise, hunting fishing combos are $5 a year.

pv74 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:37:31 PM »

Quote from: 240-Rifles on February 11, 2009, 07:45:19 AM

Ok fine so how do I get a hunting license with out having to take that stupid class where an oldman tries to tell me how to shoot?

Best way to do it is to get it is to take the class.

It is 1 week long.

I am an instructor and could put together a class if their is enough interest...and I have some people to help me....

It really is a good class....

And I'm not a stupid old man..just a stupid middle aged one

Miss_me · « **Reply #43 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:54:07 PM »

how much would it be pv??? i'm interested...

e11charlie · « **Reply #44 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM »

I guess Iam in too. I saw one of those little bastards laughing at me on the side of the road, right before he started eating one of his buddies.

pv74 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:06:45 PM »

It's not much...$8

I can't charge for the class...you just have to pay the State's fee for the cost of the materials.

e11charlie · « **Reply #46 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:40:45 PM »

well just give me the when and where.

Orbital-Burn · « **Reply #47 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:43:03 PM »

Quote from: pv74 on February 27, 2009, 07:37:31 PM

And I'm not a stupid old man..just a stupid middle aged one

shit, are we considered middle aged now?

Miss_me · « **Reply #48 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:13:59 PM »

sweet... do i need a gun?? what kind? whatelse?

? I'm excited

Nomad · « **Reply #49 on:** February 28, 2009, 06:28:13 AM »

Miss_me lots of ammo............

Miss_me · « **Reply #50 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:48:24 PM »

hey pv i'm going to send you a pm

pv74 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2009, 08:14:47 PM »

Quote from: Orbital-Burn on February 27, 2009, 09:43:03 PM

shit, are we considered middle aged now?

You have kids, a gut, and you fart a lot...

Yeah...your middle aged.

Miss_me · « **Reply #52 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:52:05 AM »

those little bastards are definitely mocking me.... one ran across the road right in front of me (out by the airport) yesterday when i was on my way to school... he sat up in my lane... i couldn't get close enough to run him over...

romo23 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 04, 2009, 03:02:36 PM »

neby and i are interested, let us know when and where

Longshot · « **Reply #54 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:47:20 AM »

Got two last Sat. They weren't running around much so I mostly killed paper. Two little insurgents however had the nerve to try and outrun my little Russian redhead (Tula T03 bolt .22) thing is like a laser and the world now has two fewer furry fourfooted insurgents.

Kcboats · « **Reply #55 on:** April 04, 2009, 08:53:53 PM »

Bagged 10 today!! Little suckers were fearless and everywhere!!! My new pistol is awesome...although the kill of the day belonged to my "Baby"...my AR. Hit him kinda low and he back flipped about four feet in the air, it was sweet.

Hubby_MC · « **Reply #56 on:** April 05, 2009, 07:41:19 AM »

should be nice today so the wife and I are going to go hit the hills. 12 Guages all around.

Hubby_MC · « **Reply #57 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:28:52 AM »

Eh, the wind was blowing, saw a grand total of 3, two on the road going out, one on the desert. killed the one we could, maybe better next weekend.

jjester56 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 13, 2009, 08:04:28 PM »

I went out on 3-27 and 4-4 with a new savage hmr 17 and racked up at least a dozen each time. I like that little 17rnd it is a little laser.

Nealio · « **Reply #59 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:52:35 AM »

I usually roll the .22 LR since is 137 times as cheap as an HMR. If I want to throw down some real coin on whistle pig ammo, I whip out the 10mm.
- Nealio

Author Topic: Sage rats are out (Read 3467 times)

Norton1

Norton1