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    Trophy* Pic Thread

    Thanks for this, Ezana4CE; this is the sort of history that we need. I like the idea of including the gun in the photo.A picture is worth a thousand words…that sort of thing. Would you have an idea of how to include the older, excellent post? Otherwise, let’s keep the photos coming!
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    Trophy* Pic Thread

    You understand everything. Well done. Rats have that fortuitous habit of facing forward when they eat seed; it makes for a quick kill. Enter through the head, and exit in its rear.
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    Trophy* Pic Thread

    That is a TOAD! Good shot—tight in the shoulder.
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    Trophy* Pic Thread

    Here’s my start for a trophy pic. I pest, primarily, in a small farm/garden, so I don’t have huge numbers of rats and mice, just a consistent trickle. While not a Ratzilla, I’d been chasing this guy for a while, and one night, he came in without a tail! I’m sure this is nothing new, but I’d...
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    Trophy* Pic Thread

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    Trophy* Pic Thread

    Here’s what I propose: Here is a thread where we can post photos our trophy* pics. Rather than use a tape as the singular measure of a trophy, let’s use “a trophy is measured by the effort involved” as our measure. Of course, your whopper kills pics are welcome too. Please include the...
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    I believe you are correct.
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    Goodness! That’s huge.
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    Excellent pointer; thanks!
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    The blue object is a flashlight for scale.
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    Alas, no. And, yuck! 😆
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    A Large Rat Down: My Personal Record

    Hey, Check this one out: Last night, this guy came around. I know your all have seen and killed larger, but—around here—this one is a whopper. Got it with my workhorse FX Impact in .25 and a ATN night scope.
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    RATS❗ — How to Attract Them — How to Light Them Up

    Thanks for the info!
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    RATS❗ — How to Attract Them — How to Light Them Up

    Is the authorization 12 months for air rifles as well?
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    🔘 How do YOU define what HUNTING is?

    Good stuff, all. I appreciate the perspectives, and it’s gratifying to share e-time with thoughtful people who consider the implications of the pulled trigger. Without due thought, it’s simply, too simply, slaughter. Happy New Year, by the way; it’s just 2024 here on the west coast.