Post by catmando1 on Jul 20, 2012 6:46:20 GMT -5
Hey all! I wanted to share this with you, as I know some here are only on this forum. I had posted parts of this at another site and apologize if you are one of those who have seen it already,, , but I know several on here are from the North, and may enjoy seeing some of the different aspects of North America.
We (Russ, Wyatt, and I) had went out on opening night as the Bullfrog season opened here on the 1st. Our normal stash had been gotten into already and someone had picked them pretty clean although we did pick up 2 real nice ones. Normally we get around 10 there.
The next two ponds were pretty much a bust, and we picked up 4 more med/small ones.
The next pond we went to has been a fishing spot for us for years now, but never hunted frogs as the thing has got many waterlilys, and some parts of it are nearly impossible to find anything in, or at least so we thought. About a 5 acre pond when it is up to level, but is half that size right now from the drought. It ends up that much of the heavier lily patches were beached and no water was there, and the waters edge was closer to the outer edge of many of the lillys. Anyway, we had heard many frogs there singing earlier in the year, while fishing towards evening. So we figured there were some to be had there. We just didn't realize how many large frogs there actually were there, nor how easily we could get to them. We ended up with 18, with many still out on the lillys that we could not reach as we were hunting from the bank. We will take the jon boat next time.
The biggest frogs were some of the biggest I have seen. The back legs were actually bigger around in the upper portion than a big chicken drumstick! I was upset that we didn't take the camera along, but we will make sure and take it this next trip which will be soon. Looked like there were still some very large frogs out there.
I have always just deep fried the back legs. MMMMMMMMM!
For those of you who do not have Bullfrogs, that is a shame as they are some fine eating. I will show pics and video of us hunting them. I will run the camera and let the boys have at it..... that is where the fun is, watching them boys scramble! LOL!
Here is a bit of reading that our Wildlife and Parks put together on their web site about it.
BULLFROG SEASON OPENS JULY 1
BULLFROG SEASON OPENS JULY 1
June 21, 2012
Season runs July 1-Oct. 31; fishing license required
PRATT — It's already been a hot summer in the Sunflower State, and those who love outdoor activities are ready to beat the heat by pursuing bullfrogs in the cool of the night. They'll get their chance on July 1, when the bullfrog season begins.
Bullfrog hunting, or "frogging," as many people call it, is a great way to beat the oppressive summer heat. With days sweltering close to 100 degrees through much of June, the freedom of summer nights beckons with the call of the bullfrog. At this time, shorts and a T-shirt are all that's needed to cool off in the water and pursue this popular quarry.
Froggers can enjoy a season that runs July 1 through Oct. 31 although most frogging activity is in the hotter months of July and August. The daily creel limit is eight, with a possession limit of 24. While bullfrogs may be taken by hook and line, dip net, gig, bow and arrow, or crossbow (firearms not allowed), many froggers prefer to take them by hand. All that's needed is a flashlight, a sack, an old pair of tennis shoes, and some stealth. The only other necessary ingredient is access to a local pond, lake, or stream. A valid fishing license is needed, if required by law.
The best method is to walk quietly through the water at night and shine a bright light along the bank until a pair of glowing eyes appear. Temporarily blinded by the light, frogs can be grabbed or netted.
The fruits of this effort are not only fun times but good food. Frog legs are regarded as a delicacy and have a taste and texture resembling a cross of shrimp and fish. A popular way to cook them is to dip the legs in egg and then into a mixture of flour and corn meal, seasoning salt, and pepper. Then the legs are fried to a golden brown in oil. This gourmet meal is a bonus to a great summer evening that both kids and adults will always remember.
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We (Russ, Wyatt, and I) had went out on opening night as the Bullfrog season opened here on the 1st. Our normal stash had been gotten into already and someone had picked them pretty clean although we did pick up 2 real nice ones. Normally we get around 10 there.
The next two ponds were pretty much a bust, and we picked up 4 more med/small ones.
The next pond we went to has been a fishing spot for us for years now, but never hunted frogs as the thing has got many waterlilys, and some parts of it are nearly impossible to find anything in, or at least so we thought. About a 5 acre pond when it is up to level, but is half that size right now from the drought. It ends up that much of the heavier lily patches were beached and no water was there, and the waters edge was closer to the outer edge of many of the lillys. Anyway, we had heard many frogs there singing earlier in the year, while fishing towards evening. So we figured there were some to be had there. We just didn't realize how many large frogs there actually were there, nor how easily we could get to them. We ended up with 18, with many still out on the lillys that we could not reach as we were hunting from the bank. We will take the jon boat next time.
The biggest frogs were some of the biggest I have seen. The back legs were actually bigger around in the upper portion than a big chicken drumstick! I was upset that we didn't take the camera along, but we will make sure and take it this next trip which will be soon. Looked like there were still some very large frogs out there.
I have always just deep fried the back legs. MMMMMMMMM!
For those of you who do not have Bullfrogs, that is a shame as they are some fine eating. I will show pics and video of us hunting them. I will run the camera and let the boys have at it..... that is where the fun is, watching them boys scramble! LOL!
Here is a bit of reading that our Wildlife and Parks put together on their web site about it.
BULLFROG SEASON OPENS JULY 1
BULLFROG SEASON OPENS JULY 1
June 21, 2012
Season runs July 1-Oct. 31; fishing license required
PRATT — It's already been a hot summer in the Sunflower State, and those who love outdoor activities are ready to beat the heat by pursuing bullfrogs in the cool of the night. They'll get their chance on July 1, when the bullfrog season begins.
Bullfrog hunting, or "frogging," as many people call it, is a great way to beat the oppressive summer heat. With days sweltering close to 100 degrees through much of June, the freedom of summer nights beckons with the call of the bullfrog. At this time, shorts and a T-shirt are all that's needed to cool off in the water and pursue this popular quarry.
Froggers can enjoy a season that runs July 1 through Oct. 31 although most frogging activity is in the hotter months of July and August. The daily creel limit is eight, with a possession limit of 24. While bullfrogs may be taken by hook and line, dip net, gig, bow and arrow, or crossbow (firearms not allowed), many froggers prefer to take them by hand. All that's needed is a flashlight, a sack, an old pair of tennis shoes, and some stealth. The only other necessary ingredient is access to a local pond, lake, or stream. A valid fishing license is needed, if required by law.
The best method is to walk quietly through the water at night and shine a bright light along the bank until a pair of glowing eyes appear. Temporarily blinded by the light, frogs can be grabbed or netted.
The fruits of this effort are not only fun times but good food. Frog legs are regarded as a delicacy and have a taste and texture resembling a cross of shrimp and fish. A popular way to cook them is to dip the legs in egg and then into a mixture of flour and corn meal, seasoning salt, and pepper. Then the legs are fried to a golden brown in oil. This gourmet meal is a bonus to a great summer evening that both kids and adults will always remember.
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