New Mexico Prairie Dog Hunting 2021

 Yes, I am quite a bit behind in my blog updating.  Been quite a busy month.  Me, RePhil, Michael, and Heath (freshman dog hunter) went to visit with Tanner in Amistad, NM to hunt prairie dogs and coyotes over the Memorial Day holiday week.

And yes, a great time was had by all.  Killed quite a few prairie dogs (not as many as we shot at) and a few coyotes.  Never saw a snake.  Had a great Day Trip to the Valley.  And also there was some awesome weather including severe thunderstorms with hail.

During the storms, the cabin took a lightning hit.  Blew out the internet router and burnt the wall.  That was too close to a fire for us.  Then we also lost power.  We had to use the facilities that Mother Nature provided.  Dave P. understands this very well.

We did take Heath to the Palo Duro Canyon state park in Tx.  Sadly, the entire free world was there too.  We had to wait in line for 20 mins just to get in!  Sure is pretty though.  And, we finally (FINALLY) got Heath to put the hammer down on a coyote.  It has been a long time coming.

Our greatest expense was alcohol if anyone can believe it.  Second?  Petrol.  But still, since we took our own food, the total trip was only $500 per person including our hunting licenses.

If it weren't any fun then we'd stop going.  Long 17-hour drive.  But totally worth it!


Heath with some of our beer and Tanner's new "toy"

Heath with his first-ever prairie dog kills

The shooting benches pulled behind the truck.  Awesome setup.

Tanner with his son Ian and the first-ever coyote Ian has called in 
since passing his test to be a professional guide.
Congrats Ian!


Comments

  1. Dave PorrillJuly 3, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Ah, I do remember the outdoor showers! ... and the coyote call under the bed ... and Krueger jumping out from behind the shower curtain to scare me senseless ... and the bull snake in the valley ...
    Yup, good memories. And it sounds like you made many more this time around. Nice one guys!

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