Marmot hunting in the high Rockies

[Ol' Red]

^this.

I have found them to be very similar in flavor to venison, though they can be pretty tough so the crockpot is probably the best way. I have noticed some of the big boar chucks are pretty stinky, and that can make them taste less than ideal.

Those old males are coyote bait.

 

[BillNye]

We do a similar hunt in the alpine up here. Usually hike in and camp up high around an alpine lake and they'll be out early in the morning sunning themselves on rocks. If you can spot them they offer lots of good long shots. The meat is pretty similar to other squirrels, kind of nutty and on the tougher side so we tend to cook it up in a slow cooker and make pulled "pork". Turns out better than the real thing! You do need to add a bit of fat though, bacon or butter or lard

 

[HRM Johnny]

Thanks for posting this. The video was very enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the one near the end that did a complete flip in the air.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Thanks for posting this. The video was very enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the one near the end that did a complete flip in the air.

You may have noticed that this one is titled MLC 7, because there are six additional videos that precede it under the same name. If you enjoyed this one, I recommend them all.

 

[LkeAF]

Does anyone eat Squirrel????
Wood Chucks are the LARGEST part of the Squirrel Family!
Anyone want info on Chucks just do a Google Search and you will get all your info.

Yup. Grew up eating squirrel & rabbits in VA. Never had an inclination to shoot Marmots in the alpine out west though. Mostly because with a freezer full of elk & deer, I am not inclined to eat them. It makes a lot more sense to me wanting to get rid of them in Ag land.

 

[Gundog74]

Great shooting and video! Looks like a ball!!!!

 

[SHORT-N-SASSY]

13,500 ft., south of Loveland Pass, Colorado

Hunting the Timberline Grizzlies (high country marmots) with a Bullpup'd Remington 40XB chambered for the 6mm Remington.

 

[coldboremiracle]

13,500 ft., south of Loveland Pass, Colorado


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Hunting the Timberline Grizzlies (high country marmots) with a Bullpup'd Remington 40XB chambered for the 6mm Remington.

You need to up your bullpup game!

 

[cornshank]

Does anyone eat Squirrel????
Wood Chucks are the LARGEST part of the Squirrel Family!
Anyone want info on Chucks just do a Google Search and you will get all your info.

I only eat Black squirrels, haven't killed one yet , so no don't eat squirrels!

 

[Bob Wright]

Those chucks are bigger than I thought they were! We don't have them in AZ.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Those chucks are bigger than I thought they were! We don't have them in AZ.

Right before winter the Chucks fatten up for hibernation. Get some really big ones then! They can get up to 25#s.

 

[cornshank]

Right before winter the Chucks fatten up for hibernation. Get some really big ones then! They can get up to 25#s.

Was thinking about a 25# chuck , instead of Turkey this thanksgiving, is this one ?

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Was thinking about a 25# chuck , instead of Turkey this thanksgiving, is this one ?View attachment 373987

Cornshank or Jed. Great picture of a Guinne Pig with a Donut!
I am sure you have these running around on your Museum or your house!.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Also looks like a Nutria (Dunkin Donuts Commercial for Coffee - River Rats get paid extra from Managers) from Louisiana, but can't see the tail in your picture!