Just though it would be interesting to find out the type of hunting lingo from different parts of the country. For instance in Ontario most hunters talk about the total number of points on a buck, while I have heard an 8 pointer called a 4 point or 4x4 buck. Moose generally use the inside spread but again points have been mentioned. How does this change throughout the country.
Hunting lingo
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in BC a 4 point buck is a deer with 4 points on ONE side. so an Ontario 8 pointer is a BC 4 pointer 
we measure bears nose to tail, NOT squared
most moose the come up in conversation were always quoted to be by the antler width in inches.
we measure bears nose to tail, NOT squared
most moose the come up in conversation were always quoted to be by the antler width in inches.
I call whitetails by their total point count, and mulies by the amount of points on their largest antler, not including brows, but like steelco, I count brows on whitetails
Bears, nose to tail
Moose, outside spread
Elk, point count on largest antler
Bears, nose to tail
Moose, outside spread
Elk, point count on largest antler
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- Beaumont, AB
I've taken on the habit from my Alberta hunting buddies of referring to deer by 4x4, 3x3, 4x3, etc... although I sure like counting all the tines better - makes a forker sound a hell of a lot better to call him a 4 point .
Same thing though about counting brow tines on whitetails, not on mulies.
.Same thing though about counting brow tines on whitetails, not on mulies.
I know what you mean, 4 point or 8 which sounds nicer , either way the whitetails seem to range a lot in Ontario, larger taller racks in southern Ontario and tighter racked "swamp" bucks with less antler mass but more weight. We sometimes have to designate southern or northern deer as well.
, either way the whitetails seem to range a lot in Ontario, larger taller racks in southern Ontario and tighter racked "swamp" bucks with less antler mass but more weight. We sometimes have to designate southern or northern deer as well.
stubblejumper said:
My buddy form Ontario (Who has lived out here for enough years to realize the error of his ways)
Said that back home, "If you could slip your ring on it, it was a point!!"
I use the same terms as most of the western guys here.
It's a 50" moose, a 6' (nose to tail) bear, a 4 point mulie a 6x5 elk,and a full curl sheep. :wink:
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- The Conservative part of Ontario
BIGREDD said:
Depends on who shot it :lol: :lol:
Deer in my area are called 4x4's, 5x5, 6x7 drop tine, and a "rockin' chair" (that's a real big one) We dont count brow tines on any deer. A "spiker" is 3 points per side or less.
And if you have to use binocs on him, he ain't big enough.
Moose are called by their antler spread ie: paddler, 45 incher, 55 incher, and "a lost Alaskan" :lol:
Coyotes are "dogs" and ruffed grouse and spruce grouse are called "chickens"
Sharp tailed grouse are called "prairie chickens".
And I won't tell you what my wife calls me........ :wink:
And if you have to use binocs on him, he ain't big enough.
Moose are called by their antler spread ie: paddler, 45 incher, 55 incher, and "a lost Alaskan" :lol:
Coyotes are "dogs" and ruffed grouse and spruce grouse are called "chickens"
Sharp tailed grouse are called "prairie chickens".
And I won't tell you what my wife calls me........ :wink:
Whitetails are usually called by the total number of points here...
A 2x2 is also known as a "Forkhorn".... and seals are "sal####er coyotes"...lol
Now I was just to Newfoundland on a moose hunt and as far as lingo goes... :shock: It was a "cultural" experience.... they actually tried to teach me the lingo while we drank a whack of beer at the camp... needless to say that went into the camp logbook...and there were copious laughs at the expense of the Mainlander!!!....
:lol:
A 2x2 is also known as a "Forkhorn".... and seals are "sal####er coyotes"...lol
Now I was just to Newfoundland on a moose hunt and as far as lingo goes... :shock: It was a "cultural" experience.... they actually tried to teach me the lingo while we drank a whack of beer at the camp... needless to say that went into the camp logbook...and there were copious laughs at the expense of the Mainlander!!!....
:lol:
