Groundhog/Woodchuck

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gamyrick

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Taken with my Air Arms TX200 MkIII at 23 yards, using the .22, 12.65 grain H&N Baracuda Green pellets. Although, this was one of the cleanest animals I've taken (no fleas or ticks) it did smell like a wet dog. The pelt is more course than a fox or coyote. This will be my first taste of groundhog and if I don't like it, my last. Groundhogs are legal take year round at this location. I really appreciate how quiet an air rifle is as compared to a firearm. I also appreciate that the only damage to the quarry is a very small hole.

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I soaked the meat in a brine solution for 3 days. Then I stripped one of the hind quarters and fried the pieces in some butter with onions and green pepper. I liked it better than squirrel. I stripped the other hind quarter, seared the pieces and through them in stew. It tasted ok but was a little chewy. I dipped the front quarters in egg and then flour with some spices and then baked them at 400° for 35 minutes. This worked well.
 
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