To catch a 25 caliber JSB King Heavy MKII using nothing but his head! Got rid of a pesky beaver on a friend's property. This makes six beavers in just under two months. Three the first time, then a pair that moved in a month later. Finally, two weeks ago this batchelor moved in. He was the hardest of them all to shoot, because in typical young adult male fashion, he wanted to do everything except his chores. Usually when you rip a hole in the dam, the beavers get, well, busy as a beaver! Not this guy. He just wanted to swim around underwater most of the time, probably playing video games and checking out Instagram. Last weekend he only showed his head three times, and never for more than three seconds. I shot twice and was rewarded with the sound of a pellet smacking the water both times. It was a frustrating night. Last night started out the same, until he got careless and swam on the surface for about ten seconds, and that was all I needed. He was moving from right to left, at about 25 yards, when I sent the mail. For those of you that have never shot at beavers in the water, it's a real challenge. Your target is about an inch high and about two inches wide, and it's moving fast. This is the first beaver I've taken since switching over to the Huben K1, and it's slinging those 34 grain pellets at 880 FPS with very good accuracy.
First picture is the entry point, right behind the eye. Instant lights out.
Next is what I initially thought was the exit wound, but was scar tissue. Maybe from last week's close call? Finally found the pellet under the skin just behind the scar tissue. Pellet was barely damaged on the head, and one side of the skirt was mangled, but fairly intact. I was impressed.
Finally, a photo of one of it's three main engines. With two of these and that flat tail, is it any wonder they can move so fast in the water?
If you ever get the chance to hunt beaver, don't hesitate. It's lots of boredom, I mean, communing with nature, interrupted with seconds of excitement, but totally worth it. And as an extra bonus, they are delicious to eat. Hope ya'll have a great week!
James
First picture is the entry point, right behind the eye. Instant lights out.
Next is what I initially thought was the exit wound, but was scar tissue. Maybe from last week's close call? Finally found the pellet under the skin just behind the scar tissue. Pellet was barely damaged on the head, and one side of the skirt was mangled, but fairly intact. I was impressed.
Finally, a photo of one of it's three main engines. With two of these and that flat tail, is it any wonder they can move so fast in the water?
If you ever get the chance to hunt beaver, don't hesitate. It's lots of boredom, I mean, communing with nature, interrupted with seconds of excitement, but totally worth it. And as an extra bonus, they are delicious to eat. Hope ya'll have a great week!
James
