Outdoor extras, including a hiking tip and rabbit recipe

Posted on: October 30, 2018 | Bob Frye | Comments

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Gear of the week

Gear name: Sqweelin Wabbit

A rabbit recipe means good eating.

Sqweelin Wabbit

Company: Triple Toe Calls (https://www.everybodyshops.com/triple-toe-calls-sqweelin-wabbit-predator-call.html)
Gear type: Predator call

Product description: It’s that time of year. Predator hunting seasons are here, and one of the most effective calls – for coyotes, bobcats and foxes, among others – is a prey in distress call. The Sqweelin Wabbit mimics the sound of a rabbit or other food source that’s already struggling. That brings hungry predators on the run looking for an easy meal.

Available options: This call is made of hardy delrin, allowing it to be put through all kinds of hunting conditions.

Suggested retail price: $15.

Notable: The key to working this call, as with any distress mouth call, is to put some emotion into your calling. Vary the pitch, tone and duration. The idea is to sound like something that’s really in trouble, in pain even, and frantic to escape or get relief. That will set your calling apart from competitors.

Tip of the week

Wandering the fall and winter woods, behind a bird dog, carrying a backpack or just hiking, requires energy. So it’s important to fuel your body. But some food types are better for that than others. Among the best on-the-go snacks are those high in carbohydrates. Energy bars, dried fruit mixed with salted nuts and cereal, even peanut butter and honey sandwiches, are all good options. Just don’t overdo it. Most people can handle about 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour, so stick to that as a general rule.

Recipe of the week

Maine rabbit stew

Ingredients

  • 1-2 rabbits
  • 8 carrots
  • 6-8 boiled potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 large onions, chunked
  • 6 ribs of celery, chunked
  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • flour

Directions

Here’s a hearty recipe for cottontails, should you bag a few.

Dress and wash the rabbits. Place them in a pot with water, salt it lightly, and boil until the rabbit is just tender.

Take the rabbit from the water and pull the meat from the bones. Then, put it back in the water.

Add the carrots, onions and celery. When they’re tender, add the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Thicken the stock with the flour.

This is great served over dumplings or warm biscuits.

 

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Bob Frye is the everybodyadventures.com editor. Reach him at 412-838-5148 or bfrye@535mediallc.com. See other stories, blogs, videos and more at everybodyadventures.com.

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