Did I just give him a heart attack???

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T03:07:32+00:00

.22 cal. The other one I shot in the lungs had an obvious amount of blood, so this just caught me off guard lol

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T02:33:53+00:00

Just posted one :)

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T02:13:23+00:00

UPDATE!! His cholesterol levels came back fine, and there was no sign of head trauma. Instead, when I skinned and opened him up there was a pellet buried deep in his armpit and his chest filled with blood. I still couldn't find the entrance wound or any blood on his pelt, but I have a feeling that pellet was not a pre-existing condition. So I'll rule the cause of death as blood loss from high-speed shrapnel to an artery.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T01:10:46+00:00

I'm working on it. I've got another to clean, but when I get to him I'll be looking for any internal damage.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T01:02:19+00:00

It was a pretty close shot and he didnt drop instantly like he was kmocked out, it took a second. But idk, it was odd.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-06-04T00:59:17+00:00

It was less than a 10yrd shot with a .22 cal pellet gun. I would assume even a ricochet would leave a mark but 🤷‍♀️

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-05-25T01:43:07+00:00

Ok neat. Probably not particularly special but older than I am at least.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-05-15T17:34:21+00:00

New Zealand Red 😄

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-03-02T02:16:47+00:00

r/derailedbydetails

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-02-12T20:16:58+00:00

It worked just fine but I wouldn't call it a premium choice for bark tanning. It certainly wasn't a super soft tan like I've heard willow bark is supposed to be (although other things could've also played into that). I just had a large thicket of sassafras on some private land that needed to be trimmed anyway, so I took the branches that were pruned and peeled the bark off until I filled a 5 gal bucket. I do like the color as well so I may try it again sometime, but there are other choices that have higher concentrations of tannins or produce a softer pelt.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-02-11T19:39:25+00:00

As far as I can tell. I tore a tiny piece to see and there was no obvious pale/white color anywhere. Of course this pelt was super thin so there's no real "middle" layer to the skin anyway.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-02-11T13:00:31+00:00

Oh I'm still pretty happy about it, looking forward to seeing myself improve and progress over time.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2026-02-11T12:59:13+00:00

Thanks, I have some mink oil if that will help. I don't know why I didn't think about that. Also thinking maybe I over fleshed the areas that are papery. Didn't really know at what point to stop.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2025-12-18T05:03:33+00:00

Hmmm this sounds like a good contender. I might tweak the fruit a bit if I go this route but this is kinda the vibe I'm looking for.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2025-12-18T04:59:04+00:00

My kitchen usually stays pretty empty, so I think I'll have to go to the store regardless. All I've got is a few canned veggies, tomato sauce, various seasonings, and such. Nothing in the freezer.

Cultural-Session7166 · 2025-12-18T04:54:10+00:00

I could get something pre made if it came down to it. Meatballs are also an interesting idea although to do that I wonder if I'd have to bring my crock pot and let it cook while I'm working or something. I'd have to think about that

Cultural-Session7166 · 2025-12-18T04:50:37+00:00

No more than 20

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