So far, no luck

huntinstuff · #1 02-22-2021, 09:52 PM

I have this great recipe for porcupine

Spent the day in the bush but didnt see one. No rabbits either

Back at it tomorrow!

I plan on hunting SOMETHING in every month of 2021. This month is porcupine.

Not sure what next month will be. I havent thought that far yet....

roper1 · #2 02-22-2021, 10:07 PM

Porkies are everywhere around here. Hard on the trees.

Not many rabbits though, and usually we have lots. Haven't seen even one to check the color phase & make me think winter is done........

wildwoods · #3 02-22-2021, 10:41 PM

Saw one east of Sherwood today. Man your pallet must be made of leather!

kilgoretrout · #4 02-22-2021, 11:01 PM

Head out along the creek bottoms..... I saw lots this November while chasing Roosters ...... luckily always managed to keep the dog away

mrcrossbow · #5 02-23-2021, 07:05 AM

That's awesome. Look forward to hearing what each month will be. Maybe include the tasty cooking plan �� do love me a porkpine stew n potatoes.

Reeves1 · #6 02-23-2021, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcrossbow

That's awesome. Look forward to hearing what each month will be. Maybe include the tasty cooking plan �� do love me a porkpine stew n potatoes.

This !
I've eaten several & it was always good !

Justfishin73 · #7 02-23-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kilgoretrout

Head out along the creek bottoms..... I saw lots this November while chasing Roosters ...... luckily always managed to keep the dog away

This, saw a pile in ravine bottoms

Dewey Cox · #8 02-23-2021, 08:22 AM

If your goal is to kill one in February and you don't, I guarantee you'll run one over in March.

What did you get last month?

Stinky Buffalo · #9 02-23-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcrossbow

That's awesome. Look forward to hearing what each month will be. Maybe include the tasty cooking plan.

Me too!

Heres a thought: If Randy takes some pictures to go with his escapades, he could publish it with recipes as "Huntinstuff's Culinary Calendar"!

huntinstuff · #10 02-23-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

Me too!

Heres a thought: If Randy takes some pictures to go with his escapades, he could publish it with recipes as "Huntinstuff's Culinary Calendar"!

Lol

"A Critter In Every Pot"

A good campaign slogan. Larry Darryl and Darryl

KegRiver · #11 02-23-2021, 10:09 AM

A meal that comes with it's own toothpicks.

What's not to like?

Stinky Buffalo · #12 02-23-2021, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by huntinstuff

Lol

"A Critter In Every Pot"

A good campaign slogan. Larry Darryl and Darryl

Perfect!

I see this as the beginnings of something beautiful... Coming soon to a checkout near you!

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Originally Posted by KegRiver

A meal that comes with it's own toothpicks.

What's not to like?

I take it you've done that before, Keg?

Brilliant!

Jayhad · #13 02-23-2021, 03:46 PM

Much respect Sir,
I have always wanted to try porcupine but not to the point of blasting one. I have had the thought of now what? when thinking about shooting one.

curtis_rak · #14 02-23-2021, 04:20 PM

Roland Welker from the last season of Alone bbq’ed a porcupine and it looked amazing considering how rudimentary the “bbq” was. Threw it whole, right into the fire.

And his line was classic- as he was chewing on it he called it a fat, greasy, bastard. Lol...

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huntinstuff · #15 02-23-2021, 06:40 PM

Id Maui marinade it in an InstantPot

But i gotta get one first

Once you skin it tho, always burn the hide/quills. Dont need animals getting hurt afterwards

Gboe8 · #16 02-23-2021, 06:54 PM

I really enjoy porcupine. Good luck. My problem is cleaning then I aways hurt myself lol.

sns2 · #17 02-23-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gboe8

I really enjoy porcupine. Good luck. My problem is cleaning then I aways hurt myself lol.

You'd probably have more luck bagging a porcupine than a deer or moose

sns2 · #18 02-23-2021, 07:53 PM

In all seriousness, Gboe8 is as successful as any hunter I know.

338Bluff · #19 02-23-2021, 09:18 PM

Think outside the box....roadkill. it's cold out. Will stay nice and fresh.

Stinky Buffalo · #20 02-24-2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by huntinstuff

Once you skin it tho, always burn the hide/quills. Dont need animals getting hurt afterwards

Oooh, never thought about that. Good tip!

bdub · #21 02-24-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by huntinstuff

Id Maui marinade it in an InstantPot

But i gotta get one first

Once you skin it tho, always burn the hide/quills. Dont need animals getting hurt afterwards

There are some folks looking for quills/hair for crafts. May be worth your trouble rather than burning them.

Good luck in your search, I have seen 2 in the last 10+ years around the Hinton/GC area. Sounds like creeks in the prairies are the place to look.

trooper · #22 02-24-2021, 10:51 AM

July or August could be gopher and a recipe on how to make pemmican.

huntinstuff · #23 02-27-2021, 02:54 PM

One porcupine
One bottle of Maui Marinade
Some onion
Sprinkle of salt

Quartered up and put it in the Instant Pot

Served with fried potatoes and asparagus

I will definitely do that again. It was tender, has a bit of flavour like minty pine (not sure how else to describe it

Next time I think I might use mint sauce, like you would do with lamb

I think next month will be marinated beaver cubes and fettucini alfredo

Red Bullets · #24 02-27-2021, 03:09 PM

Start skinning a porcupine like a beaver, from the belly.

Stretch the hide like a beaver and dry. Load the dried hide as a trap in a place that if an intruder comes in the hide slaps the perp in the leg or arse.

tip of the day:
A single small quill makes a great indicator on a fly line or bigger quill used a float for still fishing with bait. The giant african porcupine quills make great floats for bigger baits. A fish can pull a quill down easily with little resistance.

Dewey Cox · #25 02-27-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by huntinstuff

One porcupine
One bottle of Maui Marinade
Some onion
Sprinkle of salt

Quartered up and put it in the Instant Pot

Served with fried potatoes and asparagus

I will definitely do that again. It was tender, has a bit of flavour like minty pine (not sure how else to describe it

Next time I think I might use mint sauce, like you would do with lamb

I think next month will be marinated beaver cubes and fettucini alfredo

That *****ly ***** tastes like pine because he ate all the bark off of my pine trees. (And a couple spruce, an apple, and a few cherry trees)
There is a strict "shoot on sight" order for porcupines around here.

huntinstuff · #26 02-27-2021, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

That *****ly ***** tastes like pine because he ate all the bark off of my pine trees. (And a couple spruce, an apple, and a few cherry trees)
There is a strict "shoot on sight" order for porcupines around here.

I got this one with a crossbow

Dewey Cox · #27 02-27-2021, 06:58 PM

I'm glad there is one fewer.

Grizzly Adams · #28 02-27-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

I'm glad there is one fewer.

If you've ever had to pull quills out of a horse or a dog nose, you'll know what that's about.

Grizz

pitw · #29 02-27-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

If you've ever had to pull quills out of a horse or a dog nose, you'll know what that's about.

Grizz

Pulled many a quill outta dog's, horses, cows and myself and still like porky's. Easy to catch and transport to a different 1/4 when they get in the tree's at home.

coxy95 · #30 04-01-2021, 08:38 AM

Just curious what made it into the pot in March and what's the plan for April?