Another Reason To Take A Khukuri When Deer Hunting

Big Bob

Big Bob

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This story was on the front page of my newspaper today.


http://www.southernillinoisan.com/rednews/2000/11/29/build/top/TOP001.html

A 61-year-old man was attacked by a buck while walking through the woods. He managed to kill it with a 3" bladed pocketknife. He himself escaped with only bruises.

My next order will by an 18" WWII with a smaller karda/chakma combo than usual (they'll be the same size as the utility knives that go with a 15" AK). This way, I'll have a karda that will be able to open up a deer for gutting without as much a risk of puncturing the stomach, and the smaller handles won't interfer with a quick draw should I need to bring the khukuri into play quickly.

Bob

[This message has been edited by Big Bob (edited 11-29-2000).]
 
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What a story!!!
And a good reason to carry a Big Blade even when walking in the woods, but we all know that, don't we?
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On a similar note my nephew who moved to Pennsylvania last summer was out deer hunting last Monday when suddenly he came face to face with a black bear. Scotty kinda slid behind a tree and stood very still and then the bear must have heard a noise as it turned and ran off. His cousin saw the bear and turned and ran off without warning Scotty. Sounds like that, "I don't have to be faster than the bear, just faster than my partner" thing.

Actually I have a rather smelly thought as to why the bear turned and ran.
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For me:

Bow Hunting -khukuri for sure

Rifle - smaller knife

I have walked into a black bear with a empty rifle and small knife. The bear was lying comfortably on the path and did not seem to notice me. I stopped walking and only after a few long seconds did he turn to look at me. At this point I was deciding if I should draw the knife or try and find ammunition (packed away) for the rifle. I eventually reached into my pack and found a cartridge as the bear watched me. When I openned the bolt to the rifle the beer ran.

Now if I have a rifle in the woods, I throw a couple of cartridges into my pocket.

Will
 
Maybe rubber underpants would also be a good idea? You know, just in case?
David
Who is actually a bit happier about the UK!
 
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