Post by: Littlefeather on January 01, 2005, 08:45:00 AM
Post by: Joseph on January 01, 2005, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 01, 2005, 10:03:00 AM
Post by: Steve Humphrey on January 01, 2005, 10:19:00 AM
Steve
Post by: Terry Green on January 01, 2005, 12:25:00 PM
I hunkered early in hoping to catch them moving just at daylight, and figured they'd move/feed again mid-morn since the moon was out late last night.
About 8:15, I decided to sneak back to the truck during the lull, and get my camera...and the thermos of coffee my dad gave me when we split up this morning. Coffee in ground blinds is a treat at times.
I snuck back in, and took the pic with my camera on my tree stand base.....got back in 'the hole', and poured me a cap of coffee. One more sip left, and I caught movement.....coming out of the thicket .....right on que.
"Here they come"......'hey, whats up....why are ya'll not going through the saddle?...why are ya'll coming straight at me?...turn left gals turn left!!!?
Well, 3 of the 4 lined up just on the other side of my tree stand bout 8 yards from me...and facing me, and the fourth was about 4 yards behind them....they were just milling around going nowhere fast, and I have no idea why they decided to walk the ridge instead of going through the saddle....the acorns have been long gone.....the lead doe turned right and started meandering...yep, on a course to meet up with "Mr. Down Wind". As usual, he escorted them to safety...rather quickly I might add.
I tried my dangedest to get the bow drawn, just too many eyes just too dang close....but I sure had a fun 10-12 minutes with them.
Here's the pic I took just a few minutes before the action started as I'm guarding one of Great Granddad's Saddles.......
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/hollar.jpg)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 01, 2005, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: Timo on January 01, 2005, 09:16:00 PM
Here's a pic of my first 05 hunt.I'm standing at the fork of the logging roads,waiting on the wind to decide which one to take! I choose the left.Had a deerless hunt,but lots of other critters out.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Timotoad/Trad%20things/Picture001.jpg)
First time that I every remember hunting in Jan, and having "spring peepers" peeping! Just ain't right!
Post by: Huntrdfk on January 01, 2005, 09:24:00 PM
David
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 01, 2005, 11:26:00 PM
Mark Baker, Walt Francis, and I left the wives back at the house talking about us and went out to brave the cold this afternoon on the first TBM Bunny Hunt. Headed up the Shields River lookin for a few. It was a beautiful day to be out but no bunnies bit the dust or snow in this case. We all got shots and Walt even hammered one that got into an impenetratable brush pile. A great time was had by all!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/TBMBunnyHunters.jpg)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 02, 2005, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on January 02, 2005, 11:59:00 PM
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Post by: Tree Killer on January 03, 2005, 02:34:00 PM
TK
Post by: Santiam on January 03, 2005, 03:04:00 PM
Well maybe the short excited chops of,
"TREED"
:bigsmyl:
Post by: Roughcountry on January 03, 2005, 03:56:00 PM
It dang sure has been dry. Can't beleive I drove the pickup into my camp yesterday. It's at 4200 Ft for cryin out lowd.
Satiam
I'm hoping to hear that sound tomorrow :D
Tom, I'm trying to force myself ta pack the camera. I really like seein the differnt country myself. Was just looking at Terrys pic again, Those leaves look a foot deep. Deeper than my snow right now :)
Post by: kojac on January 03, 2005, 07:04:00 PM
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Post by: Steve Humphrey on January 03, 2005, 09:50:00 PM
The woods were very peaceful, (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/MyPictures0020.jpg)
The remnants of last weeks 33" of snow and the days 60 degree temp gave the feeling of walking through the clouds along the stream. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/MyPictures0007.jpg)
Walking my little piece of heaven, Steve.
Post by: Bear on January 03, 2005, 11:10:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 03, 2005, 11:19:00 PM
Post by: Tree Killer on January 04, 2005, 03:22:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/bighornpics-001.jpg)
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on January 04, 2005, 04:31:00 PM
Once we arrived at Dave's place, we quickly unloaded gear, suited up, and headed out to our respective stand locations. Jim and Dave were hunting opposite ends of a 40-acre woodlot, and I elected to sit a field edge on an 80-acre tract a little further west. Dave only saw one deer that evening, but Jim stopped counting around 50. Unfortunately, a shot never came together for him, but the look on his face made it clear he'd had a great evening. That's why I like these guys, they don't have to kill something to have a sucessful hunt. But I'm getting a little ahead of myself...
The freezing rain persisted, and wasn't due to stop until about 4 am, so I put some rain gear over my wool and got into my stand for the evening. Earlier in the season, the field I was hunting by served as a reliable food source for deer. But now it looked like an ill-kept ice skating rink. I would have gotten down and moved elsewhere, but with the east wind there was no where else to go, except back to the house, which sounded like a great idea.
I usually sit on stand with an arrow nocked and my bow across my lap, but with the freezing rain I had to hang it under a pine bough. Otherwise, I'd have to keep rubbing the ice off my arrow every ten minutes or so.
I only saw one deer while hunting that evening, and when he offered his chest at 14 yards I sent an arrow through both lungs and his heart. He went about 30 yards, stopped, stood for a few seconds, and fell over. He never knew what happened, except that something hit the ground by him--the arrow after it passed through his chest.
(http://www.wesbrock.homestead.com/files/010105deer.jpg)
L to R: Dave Shumway, Jim Gellner, and myself.
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on January 04, 2005, 05:12:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on January 04, 2005, 05:21:00 PM
David
Post by: Rich Baker on January 04, 2005, 05:43:00 PM
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Originally posted by Tree Killer:Ron, did you see those along 84 I saw a group there the other day
I wasn't out hunting these sheep with a bow, I was armed only with my cameras. These are the California subspecie of bighorn sheep. They don't get quite as large in body and horn as the Rocky Mountain subspecie. Oregon has both the California and Rocky Mtn. bighorns. Ron
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Post by: Terry Green on January 04, 2005, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 04, 2005, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: Shaun on January 04, 2005, 10:14:00 PM
Like the Dodge commercials... SWEET.
I felt like I was there, great work and good story w/ picture. Thanks for sharing.
Post by: the Ferret on January 04, 2005, 10:48:00 PM
Nice buck Jason. Didn't know they had deeer like that in Wisc. Love the smile :bigsmyl:
Post by: Tree Killer on January 04, 2005, 11:02:00 PM
Can't believe you guys are still hunting deer back there! Won't they be dropping their antlers in a couple weeks?
TK
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on January 04, 2005, 11:31:00 PM
It's funny how some of our best days afield happen when we'd like to be anywhere else.
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Mickey,
Yeah, I should tone down that smile a bit next time. It's getting rediculous. :D
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TK,
Archery deer season in Illinois runs through this weekend, but I'll probably spend my time losing squirrel arrows in an oak thicket somewhere.
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 05, 2005, 12:20:00 AM
There was lots and lots of water, in the form of sloughs and breaks.
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Besides all the water, there was also wall to wall, head high Palmetto.
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I found a few scrapes.
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And, I found a few rubs.
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Saw plenty of Armadillos.
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But I didn't see any deer. Maybe the 75 degree weather had something to do with it.
I did see a great Sunset, this evening.
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Warren
Post by: Timo on January 05, 2005, 07:25:00 AM
Post by: Carcajou on January 05, 2005, 08:25:00 AM
Great story and man what a buck! Nice goin!
Warren, great photos!
Tree Killer those sheep were sweeet!
Keep those pics comin!
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on January 05, 2005, 11:08:00 AM
Jason-
That's not a bad buck for a gap-shooter from Chicago! Congrats on starting '05 right!
Ryan
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on January 05, 2005, 11:31:00 AM
Oh man, not you too? You've been hanging around Cagle too long. :D
Post by: gregg dudley on January 06, 2005, 10:09:00 PM
THis is a hot spot for deer activity. I have already killed two deer ( 8 point and a doe) this season. The ridge runs down from over my right shoulder and spills into a bottom in front of the stand. Deer travel both directions in the morning and I have yet to really figure out where they are going either way. Hunting woods without agriculture is sometimes a mystery, but when you find a spot that produces consistent sightings, you stick with it. Both of the deer that I have shot this season came down the slope from the right working down in front of the stand on the left. I will be in this stand again on January 15. It will have had a 16 day rest.
Post by: Guru on January 07, 2005, 05:17:00 AM
Warren, great pics Thanks
Post by: Tom Lagatol on January 07, 2005, 06:30:00 AM
:bigsmyl: tomL (Just teasing no offense intended at all!)
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 07, 2005, 10:25:00 AM
Congrats Jason, great late season buck! :thumbsup:
Post by: Littlefeather on January 08, 2005, 12:22:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=940)
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Post by: Tree Killer on January 08, 2005, 12:42:00 PM
About 10 years ago I fell a big(6ft dia.) western red cedar tree that had a schoolmarm at about 60 ft up. The base of the tree was hollow which is quite common for big cedars. When it hit the ground the schoolmarm(two tops) split open the lower section of the tree revealing a huge bee hive. The hive was abandoned, but had piles of honeycomb! We brought in packboards and garbage bags the next day and packed out over 200lbs of honeycomb which we rendered in my friends shop. Can't remember how many gallons of honey we ended up with, but everybody I knew received a quart of good honey for Christmas that year.
Ron
Post by: BOFF on January 08, 2005, 01:41:00 PM
Warren, love your pics- as always! Give me an armadillo anyday over a deer, I don't have a use for em, as they eat our turkey eggs, and tear our woods apart. Kinda like the pigs. They can be tough on the arrows though.
Curtis, neat pics. Wish the bee hive was clearer, but don't think I'd stay there too long for the photo myself.
Keep em coming guys.
Post by: SteveMcD on January 08, 2005, 01:53:00 PM
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Post by: Shaun on January 08, 2005, 02:12:00 PM
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Here is the zoomed in view with nutter ready.
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Gave this fox skerl the salute afet about 100 shots and a few lost nutters and left him for another day. Lots of near misses, limb hits and ducking. This shoting straight up is harder than you'd think. Different muscles, have to aim a little low since there is no drop in arrow flight and of couse the fear factor of nutters coming back into earth orbit.
Post by: Terry Green on January 08, 2005, 03:28:00 PM
Thanks.
Post by: on January 08, 2005, 05:10:00 PM
Tom
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 08, 2005, 10:05:00 PM
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Warren
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 08, 2005, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 08, 2005, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 08, 2005, 11:04:00 PM
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Doug, Great picture. A lot of difference in the pictures that I posted and the one that you did.
It was a cool 60 degrees for my hunt. I don't think I'm tough enough to hang with ya'll, under those conditions.
I have only had the opportunity to hunt with snow on the ground, one time. I was lucky enough to kill a deer and loved the way the blood trail looked.
Warren
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 08, 2005, 11:09:00 PM
Post by: Timo on January 08, 2005, 11:20:00 PM
You missed the snow here.Got 3" yesterday.Went down to Erics tonight, and hunted on the ground.Saw several,spooked several!
Did manage a rabbit though! :thumbsup:
The deer have moved their feeding trails from where I took you. I found them tonight,after a bit of looking.
Be back tomorrow night.I'll try to get some pics.
Warrren,seems you are always in, or around water.You got a special boot you wear?
Loved the reflection pic! :thumbsup:
Post by: Roughcountry on January 08, 2005, 11:57:00 PM
Doug, that shot just made me put some more wood in the stove. I think I'd have ta hear a hound bay ta be out in that.
Post by: Traxx on January 09, 2005, 12:10:00 AM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 09, 2005, 12:40:00 AM
I was kinda of partial to the reflection picture, myself. Thanks
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Roughcountry, I never miss a chance to check out one of your Post. I always find them to be interesting.
Ain't it great to be able to visit other parts of the entire world through this media?
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2traxx, Here's one for you. Start hummin.
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Post by: Yohon on January 09, 2005, 07:08:00 AM
That last photo really sings the song :)
Post by: Guru on January 09, 2005, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: Jumper on January 09, 2005, 07:57:00 AM
Thanks for starting this thread! It is great to live just a little of everyones hunt. And to all those who posted pictures and or a short story, thanks!
Fire me off some hog pictures if you have any Littlefeather. Don't care if they are this years or not. Getting close now, I can almost smell Texas!
Take care all and God bless! Scott
Post by: Littlefeather on January 09, 2005, 08:39:00 AM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=941)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 09, 2005, 11:24:00 AM
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 09, 2005, 07:40:00 PM
Robin, ya had better have a cold nosed hound there yesterday, bet it was dumping three or four inches and hour.
Yea Tim broke the heavy wool and boots. Congrats on the bunny and the snow. :thumbsup:
And your right Curt, when ya stopped she be a little cool. ;)
Post by: Jumper on January 10, 2005, 12:17:00 AM
Sounds like I need to try and hand carry one of my bows back with me instead of putting it on the ship with the rest of our gear! I'll figure something out, you can count on it!
Take care, Scott
Post by: Terry Green on January 10, 2005, 04:06:00 PM
.
Wide hog crossing..
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/pinelog1.jpg)
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Creek sparkle and Mountain top....
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/pinelog2.jpg)
I found a nice place to set up for the last hour and a half Sunday evening. I didn't see any hogs except those in my mind trotting in from both left and right of me.....
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Left....Note the waller between the saplings beyond the obvioius trail.
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Right...Note the trail leading into the crossing from the 10 O'clock position.
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Post by: Kip on January 10, 2005, 04:33:00 PM
Post by: Kip on January 10, 2005, 04:35:00 PM
Post by: StanM on January 10, 2005, 05:44:00 PM
This one is my buddy's son with his first trad bow kill.
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This is my buddy's son and I with a couple of nutrias. Note that the larger one is an albino.
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This is one of my buddy and his son. The newt on the tree was head shot from 20 yards by the boy with a broadhead made by his pops. About as cool as it gets.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/ChrisandGP.jpg)
Stan
Post by: StanM on January 11, 2005, 03:10:00 PM
Stan
Post by: JC on January 11, 2005, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: gregg dudley on January 11, 2005, 08:48:00 PM
Nutria are listed as legal to take every place I have ever been and I do not think I have ever seen one. Are they mostly nocturnal or am I just not paying enough attention around the swamp?
Post by: Eric Krewson on January 12, 2005, 10:43:00 PM
First is my swamp buggy ready to go.
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This is a small part of the walk around the sewage holding ponds to get to the swamp. About a mile total.
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Next is the before picture, before the tornado wrecked my favorite hunting area.
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This is part of the area after the twister rampaged through. The deer are still there but it is impossible to hunt them in this section.
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And more damage
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Into the undamaged part.
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The view from my tree. I was watching a draw off the ridge into the swamp. I heard a deer walking behind me on private land but saw nothing else.
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Post by: Bear on January 13, 2005, 10:44:00 AM
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Post by: McGeeM on January 13, 2005, 11:29:00 AM
Post by: StanM on January 13, 2005, 11:39:00 AM
Nutria are mostly nocturnal, but we shoot a lot of them in the last hour before the sun goes down.
Stan
Post by: Littlefeather on January 13, 2005, 11:57:00 AM
Post by: Eric Krewson on January 13, 2005, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: Bear on January 13, 2005, 01:35:00 PM
Post by: Mike Falkner on January 13, 2005, 05:47:00 PM
You gotta love a guy who can rate the top 5 naps in his life. I think you have your priorities just right! Great pic, too.
Mike
Post by: Swanny in MD on January 14, 2005, 03:17:00 PM
Picked him up and was walking with him in my left hand and my bow in my right...went down a gulley, ground was very wet and I slipped backwards. :(
Bow and the rack went way up...bow came down in the leaves and the rack in my face. Punctured my face a couple times right below my cheekbone and scratch me up badly. Didn't know I was bleeding until I tasted a trace of blood in my mouth.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/barndwellers_md/hunting001.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 14, 2005, 06:22:00 PM
Sounds like, what's left of a nice buck, drew last blood.
Warren
Post by: Al Kidner on January 14, 2005, 10:03:00 PM
My first post on this years thread. Just love it! Here is another Camel that was spoted on a scouting trip out west. Must sweet talk the owner a l (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/Camel.jpg)ittle more to be able to hunt them. Enjoy...
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 14, 2005, 11:15:00 PM
Looks like he's got a tree growing out of his hump. LOL...
I look forward to seeing more of your pictures. I always enjoy them.
Warren
Post by: Al Kidner on January 15, 2005, 03:50:00 AM
Post by: Timo on January 15, 2005, 08:12:00 PM
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Should've killed tonight! Sat on the edge of a rye field,and had deer around me for an hour.Just a bit out of range.Maybe in warmer weather,but with all the cold stiff muscles????? I've been there and done that.I mostly watched.Saw over 20 deer!
Made the mistake of picking up my bow to early.Never got the chance to hang it up again.Finally had to do something,as my fingers were numb stubs!The deer boogered out!
Great way to end the season!
Post by: Guru on January 15, 2005, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 15, 2005, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 15, 2005, 11:52:00 PM
You seemed to be handling it good. Looks like you are even having fun.
Warren
Post by: StanM on January 16, 2005, 01:45:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/GVA1.jpg)
Stan
Post by: Jumper on January 16, 2005, 03:49:00 AM
You are to be commended for getting more of our youth involved in the outdoors and trad archery in particular. Thank you!
Scott
Post by: Yohon on January 16, 2005, 07:12:00 AM
So much for listening to the spring peepers!!! :saywhat: :wavey:
Post by: Santiam on January 16, 2005, 10:48:00 AM
Now thats COOL!
Post by: StanM on January 16, 2005, 12:46:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words. Messing around with kids when you're a kid at heart hardly qualifies as anything above playing.
However, what you and your fellow soldiers do, day in and day out, is something that I can only stand up and say "Thank You" for.
You see, without all of you, and those that came generations before you, doing what you're doing, I wouldn't even have the chance to do what I'm doing.
A big thank you has to go out to Bill as well. He took the time to get one of those boys straightened out a little bit shooting and after that the student was outshooting the teacher.
Stan
Post by: SteveMcD on January 17, 2005, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on January 18, 2005, 06:45:00 AM
Happy Hunting!!! Chuck
Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 20, 2005, 09:24:00 PM
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Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 20, 2005, 09:26:00 PM
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Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 20, 2005, 09:33:00 PM
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Post by: ky_longbow on January 21, 2005, 06:50:00 AM
Post by: Yohon on January 21, 2005, 07:28:00 AM
My Dad lives in Manning...you anywhere near there? If you need any "help" thining those hogs out I could arrange a trip to get down there and help a fellow out ;) :bigsmyl:
Post by: RayMO on January 21, 2005, 08:00:00 AM
Got it at Shiloh Ranch last weekend.
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This is a pic of my son Darren (on the left) and his friend Shawn dragging it out. Darren got this one late morning with a ground stalk. Shawn got a 170 pounder, darn big piggy.
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Post by: JC on January 21, 2005, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Longbowwally on January 21, 2005, 08:50:00 PM
Sounds like you've got a problem - one I'd be happy to help you solve :) . My SC hog hunt'n has been a bust the last two years because of flooding-I hunt some of the public land on the Pee Dee's. Good luck on getting the problem under control and just let me know if you need some help....
Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 22, 2005, 10:09:00 AM
Yohon- my mom lives near Manning, in Summerton on Lake Marion.
Wally- where are you in NC?
Post by: Longbowwally on January 22, 2005, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 22, 2005, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: NEW GUY on January 22, 2005, 10:21:00 PM
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That's a rabbit by the way.
Post by: Madpigslayer on January 22, 2005, 10:22:00 PM
Post by: NEW GUY on January 22, 2005, 10:24:00 PM
site may be havin troubles
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Post by: Madpigslayer on January 22, 2005, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: NEW GUY on January 22, 2005, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Timo on January 22, 2005, 10:43:00 PM
Post by: Meathook on January 22, 2005, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: NEW GUY on January 22, 2005, 10:53:00 PM
Thx Meathook.
Post by: Wandering Eye's on January 23, 2005, 03:22:00 AM
I do have good news for the yank's however. I did see my first robin of the year!
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I do not know what that bird was thinking? I did take a picture and will post when I get it back. They say thats the first sign of Spring. LOL
Wandering Eye's
Post by: ky_longbow on January 25, 2005, 05:15:00 AM
it appears that i cant make it back down until october,but MAYBE there is a possibility in march,not excatly sure but if it looks promising ill give you a shout!
Post by: Jock on January 27, 2005, 01:18:00 PM
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There are three species of deer in the area, Red, Roe and Fallow.
Post by: Roughcountry on January 27, 2005, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on January 27, 2005, 02:16:00 PM
My folks (some of them) hailed from Whitinch.
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: Jock on January 27, 2005, 02:37:00 PM
Not a problem, passed through Whiteinch last week but was workin, didn't have the camera with me, but I'll definately get some photos for you Killdeer.
Didn't think anybody would be interested in Scotland, seeing that Bowhunting is banned here.
Post by: jeff w on January 27, 2005, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: Jock on January 27, 2005, 03:06:00 PM
Climbed it Feb, 1966, was on an outward bound course with the school, ate our packed lunches on the summit, was the coldest place I've ever been in my life, very special place and absolutely packed with Red Deer.
Will have to get some photos now, problem is the weather, the last couple of days have been fine but we have had an awfull spell of damp weather here since before Christmass, the light has been that bad I've had to drive with the lights on all day.
Post by: Warren H. Womack on January 27, 2005, 03:28:00 PM
Thanks for sharing.
Warren
Post by: Rangeball on January 27, 2005, 03:56:00 PM
Post by: SteveMcD on January 27, 2005, 09:45:00 PM
Post by: Jock on January 28, 2005, 12:20:00 PM
I'm a wee bit overwhelmed, but you guys are right, this is one beatifull place and I sometimes get complacent about it, anyway, here are some more local pictures.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P1280015.jpg)
This is a spit of land that my friend, who owns the local Trout fishery, leases to me, I've made a permanent camp on it and a small 3D layout, you can just make out a deer target at the bottom of the tree nearest the water
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P1280014.jpg)
This is the path leading to said camp, which, incidently is called Camp David(after my eldest son)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P1280019.jpg)
These are the Balmaha Hills on the South East coast of Loch lomond, mostly Red Deer with a few Roe
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P1280016.jpg)
This is a different view of the hills directly behind my house.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/mixed040.jpg)
These are the Black Cuillins(mountains) of Skye, which is an Island off the West Coast of Scotland
Post by: Roughcountry on January 28, 2005, 12:36:00 PM
Post by: Rangeball on January 28, 2005, 12:40:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Rangeball/Sunsetandsnow.jpg)
The woods were beautiful, nice glowing orange sunset which the pic doesn't do proper justice...
Post by: SteveMcD on January 28, 2005, 02:31:00 PM
I worked in Greenock several years ago on assignment.... a suburb of Glasgow. I use to stay in Largs a lot, across from the Isle of Arran. Loved it! It was as you would say... "Grand"!
Post by: bayoubowman on January 28, 2005, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: Dalebow on January 30, 2005, 11:51:00 AM
Anytime you want to come to Ky we can hunt some deer, we have a four month season for bow hunting, can't promise you a deer but you will see em and also turkeys which are also open for archery for 4 months:-)
Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 30, 2005, 02:08:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/LeeSatterfield/Gamecampigs.jpg)
Post by: Lee in S.C. on January 30, 2005, 02:29:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/LeeSatterfield/GameCamPigs2.jpg)
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 30, 2005, 02:39:00 PM
Post by: Jock on January 30, 2005, 02:47:00 PM
Never say never!!
Dale, thanks for the offer bud, ye jist never know!!
Post by: Stekewood on January 30, 2005, 06:28:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stekewood/cypress2.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on February 06, 2005, 12:29:00 PM
_____________________________
Yesterday,Murray Landry (Trooper) and I decided to take advantage of the extended bow season in Louisiana's area 6. This would be the first time, for either one of us, to have the opportunity to Bowhunt deer during the month of February.
We in Louisiana, are blessed with huge areas of Public land to hunt. We decide to hunt the Sherburne area, about 40 miles West of Baton Rouge. Inside the Sherburne boundaries consist of three land owners. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries owns 11,780 acres. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge has 15,220 acres and the Corps of Engineers is 17,000 acres. Doing the math that totals up to 44,000 acres. Now if that's not enough room to hunt, just across the Atchafalaya river is the 28,480 acre Indian Bayou area.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050023.jpg)
Our hunt started off, on a portion of the Sherburne WMA and it didn't take long for us to realized the high water had the entire area flooded. The only thing out of water was the levee roads.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050015.jpg)
Realizing that this area wasn't huntable we relocated to another part of the area. Once there, after a 2 mile, wheeler ride, we walked out a large area without finding anything that looked like a high percentage hunt. We did see three deer though, that were traveling our way. Murray dropped down into a natural blind furnished by the root system of a tree, hoping for a shot but the deer passed through out of range.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050029.jpg)
Back at the truck we had lunch and decided to relocate to another part of the area. We would be using our wheelers on a 4 mile ATV trail, to try and locate a high percentage hunt. We were about 2 miles into the trail when I realized that Murray had fell behind. I rode back to where he was and saw he had a flat tire.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050042.jpg)
He decide to work his way back towards the trucks and make a hunt. I watched him ride off with a flat before continuing on.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050043.jpg)
I walked into an area with my equipment. I was going to walk until I found something that I thought would work and climb. It only took about 5 minutes to get to some flood water. I was making my way through it, looking for a small ridge to set up on when I jumped about 6 deer. They had been laying on a small piece of ground out of water. It was pretty spectacular watching them running off through knee deep water.
The water was too deep for my boots so I just parallel it until I found a good set up. I was hoping that a deer would be traveling through along the edge of the water.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P2050044.jpg)
My plan worked but the deer I saw was out in the water instead of along the edge. When I turned my light on to climb down there was no end to the splashing. It sounded like lots of deer running off in the water. When I go back, I'll use hip boots to go out into the water and set up.
Murray was able to make it back to the truck with his flat tire after making a hunt. He had found some Nuttall Oaks with a few acorns and had a deer come in right at dark but before the deer got into position for him to take a shot, it just disappeared in the darkness. Maybe next time.
Warren
Post by: Jock on February 06, 2005, 12:45:00 PM
Great story and photos, as usuall.
Many thanks :thumbsup:
Post by: Kindred Mark on February 06, 2005, 01:41:00 PM
web page (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/kindredbows/10pointera.jpg)
web page (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/kindredbows/12pointer.jpg)
web page (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/kindredbows/10pointer.jpg)
Post by: Kindred Mark on February 06, 2005, 02:05:00 PM
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on February 06, 2005, 03:01:00 PM
Post by: Bearcurve on February 06, 2005, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: gregg dudley on February 06, 2005, 05:53:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on February 06, 2005, 08:57:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0655.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on February 06, 2005, 09:01:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0653.jpg)
Post by: Bearcurve on February 25, 2005, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on February 26, 2005, 10:11:00 AM
Got them to look back with a calf call
Post by: Bearcurve on February 26, 2005, 04:31:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 26, 2005, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on February 26, 2005, 09:30:00 PM
I think I already posted a picture of camp but this is my main tranportation for me and the dogs in the winter.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0677.jpg)
I'm packin a bow this winter for the first time. I found some big bulls last trip and hope to get some pics that show them good enough for this thread.
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 26, 2005, 10:02:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on February 26, 2005, 10:15:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/canlake.jpg)
Post by: Jock on February 27, 2005, 04:45:00 AM
Robin, your photos are jist "Pure Dead Brilliant" my friend!! :thumbsup:
Post by: Roughcountry on February 27, 2005, 09:29:00 AM
That picture has me lookin for my long johns. Whats the elevation at that lake?
Doug, We have just enough snow to use a sled if you take it easy. If you get below 4000 ft you hit bare patches.
John, I've been waiting for more of your pictures from Scotland. I sure liked the ones you posted.
Post by: Tree Killer on February 27, 2005, 12:43:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010023.jpg)
Post by: Jock on February 27, 2005, 12:46:00 PM
That photo of the fawn is just superb, WOW!!
Post by: Tree Killer on February 27, 2005, 12:51:00 PM
They allowed us to approach to within 20-25 yards for some pics. Glad I had my son with me!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010028.jpg)
Post by: adkmountainken on February 27, 2005, 01:31:00 PM
Awesome pic of the fawn!!! would get that one framed!!
Post by: Warren H. Womack on February 27, 2005, 03:43:00 PM
It's good to see this thread back on page one.
Warren
Post by: Huntrdfk on February 27, 2005, 03:46:00 PM
Great pics, that must have been awesome to have your son share that with you. I hope you don't mind, I've copied that to my computer for a background pic.
David
Post by: Tree Killer on February 28, 2005, 08:13:00 AM
I took the photos, but all the credit goes to the deer themselves. It's almost like they know this little guy/gal? is something special. When we first saw them they ran off a little ways but then stopped and started feeding. The closer we got the more relaxed they seemed to get, and before long they began feeding toward us and basically forgot about us as if we weren't there!
The doe even has some spotting on her hindend and lower abdomen.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/piebald3.jpg)
Unfortinately they are a ton of predators in this area including poachers! The odds are against this deer for reaching maturity. :(
TK
Post by: Killdeer on February 28, 2005, 08:55:00 AM
That being said, great pics, and it is neat to see the unusual when in the woods. It adds to the magic.
Killdeer :wavey:
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 28, 2005, 10:03:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 28, 2005, 10:36:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on February 28, 2005, 11:28:00 AM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 28, 2005, 11:32:00 AM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 28, 2005, 12:17:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/ctl6804/Groundsquirrel2.jpg)
Post by: cajunbowhntr on February 28, 2005, 12:22:00 PM
CB
Post by: Warren H. Womack on March 01, 2005, 11:09:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/PA230015.jpg)
Warren
Post by: Tree Killer on March 01, 2005, 11:18:00 PM
Here's a weird buck shed I found a couple weeks ago. It has a "rooster comb" growth on the back of the main beam.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010079.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on March 01, 2005, 11:22:00 PM
Warren
Post by: Shaun on March 01, 2005, 11:39:00 PM
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on March 02, 2005, 12:19:00 AM
Do you still have that photo of the squirrel and arrow falling out of a tree? That's one of my favorites.
Post by: Tom Lagatol on March 02, 2005, 04:46:00 AM
TomL
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 02, 2005, 08:31:00 AM
Post by: Goose on March 02, 2005, 08:34:00 AM
Goose
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 02, 2005, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on March 02, 2005, 11:33:00 PM
Post by: Tree Killer on March 02, 2005, 11:48:00 PM
TK
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 07:54:00 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/view1a.jpg)
However, too many illegal aliens and border patrol agents spooked me and the deer, so I moved to another area.
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 07:57:00 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/view2.jpg)
The only deer I had seen were coues deer and I wanted to also hunt some mule deer, so I continued moving down in elevation, to the plains area of the Sonoran desert.
Post by: Jock on March 03, 2005, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 08:01:00 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/view3.jpg)
The range in the background runs into Mexico at the left edge of the photo. This was a beautiful area with new and different sights, smells and sounds. A jaguar was photographed in this area several years ago.
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 08:04:00 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/22b0d55a.jpg)
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 08:09:00 AM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/javalina.jpg)
It was a nice bowhunting adventure and I hope to return next January. The only downside was the amount of illegal aliens passing through this area, something that made me worry about my safety as a loner instead of focusing on the animals. I had planned on "coyote hunting", sleeping wherever the night found me as i followed the deer, but upon the advice of the border patrol agents I encountered, I slept in my locked truck with my 2 friends, Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson.
Post by: Killdeer on March 03, 2005, 08:23:00 AM
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: BrandoninAZ on March 03, 2005, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on March 03, 2005, 09:13:00 AM
Thank you for sharing.
Warren
Post by: Terry Green on March 03, 2005, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on March 03, 2005, 09:31:00 AM
I have the pamplet that Mr Warner Glen put together on the jaguar he bayed up. It's the first wild Jaguar ever taken on film in the United States. It has several pictures and the story how they ended up with the cat bayed in the rocks. He called it Eyes of Fire. Good stuff
Post by: TexMex on March 03, 2005, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk@Work on March 03, 2005, 12:21:00 PM
Great pics as usual. Are those still the same arrows from the moose hunt?
Great to see you posting pics here.
Take care,
David
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 03, 2005, 01:17:00 PM
Yes, David, same arrows - I'm cheap!
Brandon, that ridge is actually part of the Tumacacori mountains.
Killdeer, I always kept one eye on the ground but was not lucky enough to find any arrowheads. I even spent time in this cave, blackened from many fires, without luck. I could almost feel the ghosts of the past, and wondered just who and what had used this cave throughout time...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/Arizona/cave1.jpg)
Tracks in the dirt revealed that the most recent visitor was a large cat.
Jeff
Post by: Mark Normand on March 03, 2005, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on March 03, 2005, 10:55:00 PM
THAT'S THE PICTURE!!!
What a heck of a shot, for both your and the guy on the camera.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 03, 2005, 11:09:00 PM
Post by: WoodChips on March 04, 2005, 12:26:00 AM
Those are some great pictures. Beautiful country. Hope to get out there someday. Thanks for sharing.
Post by: Jeff Holchin on March 04, 2005, 07:12:00 AM
Post by: RayMO on March 04, 2005, 07:47:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on March 04, 2005, 09:24:00 AM
The spear hunters name was Shasha Semiual or something like that. There are two or three books about his hunts but they are long out of print and very expensive. I've seen a few for sale but way out of my price range.
When they quit letting you bring the hide of the jaguar back into the united states it stopped most the hunting of the cats for profit. I have a couple books by outfitters that ran hunts in cental and south america. Real good reading but I don't remember one story of someone using a bow.
Mr Glen in his booklet says it was his all time hunting highlite when he bayed the cat up. Thats says a lot, he's been hunting and guiding hunters for most of his life. All the profits for his booklet went to a fund to pay ranchers for any preadation the cat caused. They tryed to head off a listing under the endangered spec. act but failed I think.
If it was legal to bring back the hide a jaguar hunt would be at the top of my list for the ultimate hunt. I'd love to do it with a bow but notice most of the guys who hunted them carried shotguns. Bad kitty in a scrape I think.
Post by: Littlefeather on March 04, 2005, 11:49:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on March 04, 2005, 02:22:00 PM
They are trying to introduce a bill to bring back the dogs on a limited basis. Trying to stop our deer & elk from the big nose dive their on. Don't know if our Governer will sign it. I know you don't want one with dogs but at least if you missed getting a shot we could send you home with a great picture. You sure never forget when one locks those eyes on you. Kind of the same as landing a huge gamefish takin a pic and letting him go. Better than a harvest in my book.
I might have a deal thought out on our fall bear also. I'll give it a try this fall and let you know if it's good enough odds for the darn out of state fees. Don't know that I'd say the cat odds are very good after this winters huntin. If you ever get up this way I'll have extra firewood cut. I've heard you really like things cool after living in that heat all the time.
The tent don't have anything electric so your safe that way. ;)
Post by: Roughcountry on March 04, 2005, 03:54:00 PM
Got to feelin bad about all the yakin and no pics. There are three little forked horn CFU's here [ cougar food units] One's behind the tree and one had lost one horn. We were seeing who would blink first. They never did leave, I just walked off.
Post by: Jock on March 05, 2005, 08:59:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P3050016.jpg)
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on March 05, 2005, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on March 05, 2005, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: Jock on March 05, 2005, 10:26:00 PM
Glenn, good to see you posting again. No, what you're seeing is actually a small leaf under the Bay tine.
Post by: Littlefeather on March 06, 2005, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on March 06, 2005, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: Jock on April 08, 2005, 03:30:00 AM
Loch Chon
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P3310007.jpg)
Waterfall at Inversnaid(Rob Roy country)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P3310011.jpg)
Typical hill Roedeer habitat
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P4080001.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on April 08, 2005, 10:04:00 AM
Post by: The Ursus on April 08, 2005, 03:07:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/alaskan_waters/HUNTING%20PHOTOS/015_12A.jpg)
Post by: Jock on April 08, 2005, 03:39:00 PM
Luke, that photo is stunning :thumbsup:
Post by: Glenn Newell on April 08, 2005, 10:15:00 PM
Post by: Jock on April 08, 2005, 11:56:00 PM
Roe and Red are indigenous here, Fallow were introduced by the Romans, Sika, Muntjack and Chinese Water Deer have all been introduced in modern times :)
Post by: Roughcountry on April 09, 2005, 09:58:00 AM
John, I'll try an get some good pics this spring, thats our pretty time in the hills. I didn't draw a spring bear tag but I'm gonna help a couple other hunters spot.
I'll try to get some decent shots. Wished I could get the sounds and smells on film.
Post by: Jock on April 09, 2005, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on April 09, 2005, 11:35:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0837.jpg)
I was camoed as a dodge pickup, he though the desil engine was doin a gobble or something I guess.
Post by: Roughcountry on April 09, 2005, 11:40:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0831.jpg)
Post by: Jock on April 10, 2005, 02:06:00 AM
That's more like it :) specially the landscape :thumbsup:
Post by: Longbowwally on April 29, 2005, 10:32:00 PM
The big 160 grain snuffer hit the bird at the top of the drumstick quartering away, he tried to fly down into the woods and made it aboout 75 yards. The string tracker, setup per Guru's instructions :thumbsup: ,made the recovery a snap. This bird left a pretty good blood trail but I was still glad I was using the string tracker.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/jakeandbow4.jpg)
Here's a pic of the other jake and a deer:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/jakeanddeerpic600.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on April 29, 2005, 10:46:00 PM
Enjoyed the pictures, would have liked to seen one with your smiling face in it.
Warren
Post by: ArkansasHunter on April 29, 2005, 11:52:00 PM
Post by: Jock on April 30, 2005, 04:27:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on April 30, 2005, 10:35:00 AM
Killdeer :bigsmyl:
Post by: Steve Humphrey on April 30, 2005, 10:59:00 AM
Later in the afternoon I came upon these two feathered friends floating in a pool in the stream. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/ca589e66.jpg)
They are in the center between the two small trees.
A closer look. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/102_1141.jpg)
It's been raining again this morning so I may try again later. Hope they get a little more vocal.
Steve
Post by: Longbowwally on April 30, 2005, 05:08:00 PM
Killdeer good observation! I hadn't noticed till you mentioned it but she sure does look very pregnant....
Post by: Huntrdfk on April 30, 2005, 05:13:00 PM
David
Post by: Slimpikins on April 30, 2005, 10:06:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/slimpikins/6310f03d.jpg)
he was running and i got lucky and got the majority of him in the frame as he ran off.
Post by: Slimpikins on April 30, 2005, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: Slimpikins on April 30, 2005, 10:08:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/slimpikins/6310f03d.jpg)
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 01, 2005, 10:34:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/100_1429.jpg)
Post by: Timo on May 01, 2005, 10:41:00 PM
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Post by: Doug Campbell on May 01, 2005, 11:49:00 PM
Post by: Joseph on May 02, 2005, 02:38:00 AM
Post by: timbow on May 02, 2005, 05:51:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 02, 2005, 06:39:00 AM
David
Post by: Longbowwally on May 04, 2005, 08:23:00 PM
View from my blind as the fog rolls in over the beaver pond in the distance:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/blindview.jpg)
Here's a few pics of a gobbler strutting about 150 yards away from my blind. I called him in later but he ignored my hen decoy and walked by at 25 yards never giving me a shot. I knew I should have put out my jake decoy this morning!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/strutting1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/strutting2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/strutting3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/strutting4.jpg)
Here's a pic of one of several hens I had feed by me this morning:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/hen2.jpg)
What a great morning to be hunting...No game taken, but the enjoyment and memories make this hunt a success!
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 04, 2005, 08:25:00 PM
David
Post by: Guru on May 05, 2005, 04:55:00 AM
NICE!!! Doug WOW!!
Post by: Jock on May 05, 2005, 05:22:00 AM
Excellent pictures :thumbsup:
Post by: Terry Green on May 05, 2005, 09:03:00 AM
Tell me, .....could you have turned her down?
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/sag1.jpg)
She caught these four all by herself on a Nipa Diddy top water bait.....
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/sag2.jpg)
And she wanted a pic of her holding 'The Baby' he he.....
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/sag3.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on May 05, 2005, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 05, 2005, 12:27:00 PM
David
Post by: JC on May 07, 2005, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on May 07, 2005, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: JasonV on May 08, 2005, 12:57:00 AM
No such luck, but I did manage to call in a fox - he circled my dekes a couple of times wondering what the heck they were. Then had 2 deer feed past, just on the other side of the dekes.
Both times just too close to turn and get my camera out - I beat myself up for an hour for not keeping the camera handy - the fox sniffing the decoys would've been an awesome pic... :knothead:
Beautiful morning to be in the woods though (aren't they all?)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/tjvanben/blind.jpg)
Post by: Jock on May 08, 2005, 04:49:00 AM
Handsome children :thumbsup:
Jason,
Crackin Picture!!
Post by: Killdeer on May 08, 2005, 07:14:00 AM
Jason, if the camera is ready, nothing happens.
Killdeer
Post by: Tree Killer on May 08, 2005, 10:05:00 AM
We did stumble upon a couple male ruffed grouse that were having a dispute over territory and managed to get a few pics of one of them. TK
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/ruffed1.jpg)
Post by: Tree Killer on May 08, 2005, 10:16:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/chezsheds1.jpg)
Post by: JC on May 08, 2005, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on May 08, 2005, 11:13:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0851.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on May 08, 2005, 11:27:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0854.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on May 09, 2005, 05:33:00 AM
Great shots of your beautiful neck o' the woods, as usual, Robin!
Killdeer
Post by: Jock on May 09, 2005, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: Tree Killer on May 12, 2005, 09:32:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010186.jpg)
There was half a dozen nice bull rubs from last fall. This 6" diameter fir had been hammered all the way around.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010204.jpg)
There were quite afew Sandhill Cranes getting ready to nest in the swampy meadows. This one kept it's distance from me, but never took to the air!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010213.jpg)
From the elk sign it looked like the elk have been on the summer range for several weeks. That's not all that unusual as the cow's like to get up there before they drop their calves.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010203.jpg)
The area was thick with Tree Swallows getting ready to nest in their US Govt' supplied housing. These little guys eat a gazillion skeeters during the summer. In a month or two they'll be FAT!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010194.jpg)
I'll go back and check the camera in a couple weeks and hopefully have some new pics to show.
TK
Post by: Jock on May 13, 2005, 12:35:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P5030014.jpg)
If you look carefully, there's a doe feeding here
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P5030019.jpg)
This buck was starting to shed his winter coat when my buddy shot him
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P5110030.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on May 13, 2005, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 13, 2005, 07:46:00 PM
David
Post by: ber643 on May 14, 2005, 06:45:00 AM
Post by: StanM on May 26, 2005, 12:46:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/nutter1.jpg)
This fella showed up in our live trap down by the duck pond. Not trad. bow related, but thought you might enjoy.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/Fox.jpg)
Stan
Post by: Killdeer on May 26, 2005, 05:38:00 AM
Killdeer :wavey:
Post by: Killdeer on May 26, 2005, 05:40:00 AM
Killdeer
Post by: Warren H. Womack on May 26, 2005, 08:03:00 AM
I don't think you could find a better place to hang it.
Great looking picture, as usual.
Post by: Meathook on May 26, 2005, 08:06:00 AM
Post by: Jock on May 26, 2005, 11:15:00 AM
Post by: mike hall on May 30, 2005, 10:07:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/tradbow/P5270033.jpg)
Post by: Shaun on May 30, 2005, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: zwickey2bl on May 30, 2005, 11:54:00 PM
Ken
Post by: Timo on June 01, 2005, 12:09:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/Timotoad/Snap1.jpg)
Post by: BenBow on June 01, 2005, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: WaKeDa BT on June 01, 2005, 10:20:00 AM
Post by: Brute killer on June 02, 2005, 12:08:00 AM
Check out the 2005 highlights.
(http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/discus/messages/177540/262412.jpg)
Post by: Littlefeather on June 05, 2005, 04:59:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/hogpasture.jpg)
Here is the creek the pigs like to cool off in.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/hogwallowcreek.jpg)
The surrounding brush and Live Oak trees.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/hogcreeksurroundings.jpg)
And the pond on the other end of the lease that the creek runs into. Talk about Hog Heaven!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/hogwallowpond.jpg)
Post by: Huntrdfk on June 05, 2005, 05:22:00 PM
David
Post by: Guru on June 05, 2005, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: kojac on June 06, 2005, 04:33:00 PM
In the next couple days I'll get in there with no wind and my 35mm.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/kojac/MVC-006S.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/kojac/MVC-006S.jpg
Post by: Littlefeather on June 13, 2005, 11:11:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/4turkey.jpg)
A lone Hen that eased through a little later.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/anotherhen.jpg)
Then a couple of deer came down the creek looking for some relief from the heat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/closedoe.jpg)
Finally as darkness started closing in a lone boar hog appears. I wasn't aware that my flash was turned on till I flash burned him. Notice the sparkle in his eye. He was gone!!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/damnflash.jpg)
About ten minutes after this hog left a herd of about 12 started easing down the creek in front of me. Several got within range but they all had small shoats with them. I decided to let the pigs walk unmollested this evening and just enjoy their presence. Hope you enjoy the pics. CK
Post by: Skinner on June 13, 2005, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: WaKeDa BT on June 13, 2005, 04:59:00 PM
CK, must get boring and agervatin at da same time wid all dem critters interupting your nap time. ;)
Post by: Littlefeather on July 05, 2005, 04:43:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/1134846a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/b0eb3a59.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/46fb43a5.jpg)
Post by: Jock on July 22, 2005, 02:49:00 AM
Loch Lomond
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P7110019.jpg)
Loch Long
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P7110005.jpg)
The Cobbler(Ben Chruachan)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P7110018.jpg)
Post by: wlmorris on July 22, 2005, 03:59:00 AM
Beautiful country.
Post by: Jock on July 22, 2005, 04:19:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on July 22, 2005, 05:17:00 AM
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on July 22, 2005, 06:19:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on July 22, 2005, 07:06:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on August 10, 2005, 09:44:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/SPOTS.jpg)
Post by: JC on August 10, 2005, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: WaKeDa BT on August 10, 2005, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on August 20, 2005, 04:02:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/nfk1.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on August 20, 2005, 04:16:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/n.jpg)
Post by: RayMO on August 20, 2005, 04:22:00 PM
Post by: Yohon on August 21, 2005, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: Santiam on August 21, 2005, 09:02:00 AM
Good luck Saturday...I went up yesterday to check out this little high cascade basin...Its a natural funnel and the elk are crossing it regular... :thumbsup:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/PICT0009.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on August 21, 2005, 09:10:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Pict1138.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on August 21, 2005, 09:15:00 AM
Bill,nice lookin basin. Luck to you too, I'm gonna try for deer first then move on down for elk. Goin back up tuesday to do some glassin. I got a great buck spotted if I can figure how to get to him, if he spots me the big timber will swallow him up.
Post by: Roughcountry on August 21, 2005, 09:18:00 AM
Great pic bill :thumbsup:
Post by: Santiam on August 21, 2005, 12:30:00 PM
No time off for elk this year...I am going to be a weekend warrior...Lucky for me that most of my elk country is a hour or less away.. :readit:
Maybe even a big cow...Depends on my mood.. :bigsmyl:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/File0473.jpg)
Post by: Yohon on August 21, 2005, 12:55:00 PM
That is one neat photo..care to elaborate on how the bear got in there :D Are those Roosevelts in your photo? I assume Roughcountry has Yellowstone in his neck of the woods but do you get a mix of 'em on your "side" of the mountain???
Roughcountry......I cant be there tommorrow but maybe the day after that ;) Please keep the photos comin'..... Yohon..."the miss placed elk hunter" :(
Post by: Santiam on August 21, 2005, 09:19:00 PM
I cut the back legs off and put them in the pack...LOL
Seriously,that is my sons first bear from this spring...
Yes, those are Rosies...The Cascade variety...The cows and calves in this pic are Rosies also...A souting trip from a couple weeks ago...
I have hunted and killed Rosies in the Coast and Cascade ranges, plus several Rocky Mountain elk from the east side...
I have found that elk are elk no matter what their name or where they come from...All of them are awesome and the adrenalin gets flowing just finding fresh sign.. :scared:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/elk.jpg)
Post by: Woodduck on August 22, 2005, 12:21:00 AM
Have fun!
Post by: Yohon on August 22, 2005, 07:28:00 AM
Keep those photos coming I have to live elk hunting throu you guys this fall. That last photo is stunning.
We get to hunt almost 5 months and practically no limit but it still aint the "adventure" elk hunting is.I like the recent Rik Hinton article in Bowhunter mag "seeking solitude" thats whats so great about elk. Where they live takes you to places and makes you fell things that a trip on "the back 40" cant even come close.
Looking forward to more....Yohon..."the miss placed elk hunter" :bigsmyl:
Post by: BadKarma on August 22, 2005, 09:23:00 AM
Thanks and keep'em coming.
Post by: Jock on August 23, 2005, 04:12:00 AM
Went out for an evening stalk last night, was quite an evening.
The river Dochart where it runs into Loch Tay
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P8220008.jpg)
Ben Lawers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P8220009.jpg)
You'll have probably guessed by now that Jock is kinda camera shy :)
Post by: BadKarma on August 23, 2005, 12:02:00 PM
Post by: Steve H. on August 23, 2005, 05:48:00 PM
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/PreShot_080605.jpg)
Post by: Steve H. on August 23, 2005, 05:54:00 PM
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/PreShot_080605.jpg)
Results of my seven foot shot after the goat tumbled head over heals 1000' down a chute on the backside of the mountain.
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/Goat1_080605.jpg)
My buddy Benny Pinney was along as a sherpa.
Post by: Steve H. on August 23, 2005, 05:56:00 PM
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/ShotSite_080605.jpg)
Post by: Steve H. on August 23, 2005, 06:03:00 PM
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/BennyAdakBou18.jpg)
(http://photobucket.com/albums/a137/SteveHohensee/SteveAdakBou3.jpg)
Post by: Tom on August 23, 2005, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: Shaun on August 23, 2005, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: Chris O on August 23, 2005, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: DeanD on August 23, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
Congrats on fine hunting!
Dean
Post by: jdemoya on August 23, 2005, 11:39:00 PM
God bless,
Jose
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2005, 04:57:00 AM
Lee, the "Pup" will be 12 on his next birthday :)
Post by: Yohon on August 24, 2005, 07:03:00 AM
Post by: RayMO on August 24, 2005, 07:24:00 AM
Post by: JC on August 24, 2005, 07:28:00 AM
Steve, awesome views and awesome animals. Those are monster bous. Like the shot in the rocks with the goat horns peaking over the top, now THAT'S close.
Post by: BadKarma on August 24, 2005, 01:55:00 PM
Great shots of the goat hunt!! I'd have to have an airambulance to get up there and to get back. ;(
What a great pair of 'bous!!!! My physical situation wont allow me to go after the high mountain prey. But I just might be able to chase a 'bou or 2. Would love to give it a try.
Keep it up 'yall. I'm hopin to contribute in a month or 2.
Post by: kyle on August 24, 2005, 02:31:00 PM
Steve, what else to say but WOW! 7 foot shot on a Mt. Goat. THAT is gettin 'er done trad style.
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on August 24, 2005, 03:34:00 PM
Post by: JC on August 24, 2005, 04:05:00 PM
Old logging road, 26acres, our new log home should be finished by Jan so I can hunt this bout everyday. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Picture003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Picture005.jpg)
No squirrels but plenty of stump monsters died. Nice to be able to pass along the love of the hunt without actually having to bring back any game. The smile says it all. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Picture002.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Picture006.jpg)
Post by: JasonV on August 24, 2005, 04:06:00 PM
Same goes for the 9 foot caribou.
Quite an accomplishment on so many levels!!!!
Post by: JasonV on August 24, 2005, 04:08:00 PM
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2005, 05:21:00 PM
Tasty piece of real estate, gonna be great sharing adventures there with your family :thumbsup:
Post by: Terry Green on August 24, 2005, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on August 24, 2005, 11:18:00 PM
Post by: Mudfeather on August 24, 2005, 11:29:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on August 25, 2005, 10:33:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/MrSniffles.jpg)
Post by: Dirteater on August 25, 2005, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Bard1 on August 25, 2005, 11:38:00 AM
Post by: JC on August 25, 2005, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: Chris on August 25, 2005, 01:11:00 PM
I took my buddy Rusty Thompson Saturday morning and he scored on his first and second wild hog. The second hog was a perfect heart shot. What a day!
Chris
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/Gators/Chickasawhatchee082005003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/Hunting%20Photos/Chickasawhatchee082005017.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/Hunting%20Photos/Chickasawhatchee082005012.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/Hunting%20Photos/Chickasawhatchee082005014.jpg)
Post by: Jock on August 25, 2005, 01:18:00 PM
Now that's a "HOG" :thumbsup:
Chris,
Superb photos, looks like a real tasty place :)
Post by: StanM on August 25, 2005, 02:21:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/DSCN0525.jpg)
Stan
Post by: JC on August 25, 2005, 03:39:00 PM
Nice bear Stan, hope to get me one someday.
Post by: CheapShot on August 25, 2005, 07:12:00 PM
Post by: Tom Lagatol on August 25, 2005, 07:52:00 PM
TomL
Post by: SteveMcD on August 25, 2005, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: Chris on August 25, 2005, 09:47:00 PM
That's a G&L. He won it at the TBG banquet 2 years ago. That was the one with the Mastadon inlay. The year before that my nephew won the G&L bow. The year before that I won an Archery Traditions Canebrake and Cory Mattson's cookies. We've got a lucky table!
You need to come down and walk the swamp with me sometime. It's open for hogs now til February 28th. I went tonight and saw deer and turkeys, but not hogs on this trip.
I'd like to see the January TBG hunt moved to this WMA. Joel and I talked about it, I'll have to bring it up to the new guys.
chris
Post by: JC on August 26, 2005, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on August 26, 2005, 10:32:00 AM
Post by: Chris on August 26, 2005, 01:04:00 PM
Good luck with those bears this year.
Stan,
Beautiful bear, that's one of my dream hunts. How were you setup? Blind, treestand, stalking? I'd love to take one from the ground.
chris
Post by: ky_longbow on August 26, 2005, 02:01:00 PM
and i like the looks of that bow, any info on them......
Post by: Roughcountry on August 26, 2005, 03:49:00 PM
Stan, Congrats on a nice bruin. I'd like ta hear the story also :thumbsup:
Post by: Shaun on August 26, 2005, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: Chris on August 26, 2005, 09:32:00 PM
Rusty was using a good ole magnus 125. Faithful as a sunrise. The bow he was using is a G&L Mantis made here in Georgia. Here's a link to their add:
http://www.tradbowgeorgia.com/images/Mantis.jpg
chris
Post by: Santiam on August 28, 2005, 10:15:00 PM
This weekend was the elk opener here in Oregon,but due to work (work sucks) we were able to only get out Sunday morning...
It wasn't long until we spotted a good herd across the canyon on yonder ridge...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Kenglassing.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on August 28, 2005, 10:21:00 PM
We were looking into the morning sun and pics of the elk were not turning out..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Ken.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on August 28, 2005, 10:22:00 PM
Country like that has to make one feel really small. Our ridges down here in bayou country, don't look anything like that.
Hopefully, your next time out, you will have them on the same ridge with you.
Thanks for posting.
Post by: Santiam on August 28, 2005, 10:28:00 PM
Due to our expert calling and vast knowledge of elk and their habits we were able to call in these confused calves into bow range.. :confused: :readit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/calves.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on August 28, 2005, 10:31:00 PM
Lots a country like that around here..Everything is either UP or DOWN.. :scared:
Post by: Jock on August 29, 2005, 01:09:00 AM
Post by: StanM on August 29, 2005, 02:08:00 AM
As for the bear. I shot him out of a treestand. I'd had a trail camera up in the woods since the middle of July to see what kind of bucks were in the area that I have permission to hunt on. Last week of July I go to check on the camera and it's been torn off of the tree and bitten. Luckily the lens and the flash were intact, but the LED screen was toast. I decided I'd kill the bear if I could.
As some of you may know, Oregon has a no bait, no dogs law. My understanding though is that you can use scent to bring bears in, as long as it is on you. So...I bought this stuff called 12 Miles of Dead Fish, which is basically a scent stick that you burn. And it does reek. I climbed up a tree in my climber stand and lit one of those babies up and hunted till dark with the stupid thing stuck in the laces of my boot. Nothing. Talk about feeling like a dork!
Anyway, I still had some sticks left and figured you can't rule anything out until you've tried it more than once, so a couple of nights later I was up the tree again with a stink stick in my boot. Just as it was getting dark and I was thinking these things were made to sell to idiots, I hear some huffin'. Sure enough here comes Yogi, real skittish. He walks in on me quartering to and I don't have much of a shot so I waited and he boogered up and ran off about 50 yards and started sniffing some more. I thought I'd blown it. After about 15 seconds though he came circling in again. He passed behind some bushes and when he came out he turned broadside in front of a tree and I hammered him. He ran off about 40-45 yards into brush and I heard him moan his last. I'd say less than 8 seconds from impact to death.
So that's the story. Don't think I'd do it again. Feels hippy weird hunting with incense in your boot, but considering the camera, we had a score to settle.
Stan
Post by: Traxx on August 29, 2005, 12:27:00 PM
Hippy weird hunting with incense in your boot.
Now thats comedy,i love it!!!!
Post by: WaKeDa BT on August 29, 2005, 01:00:00 PM
Post by: wolfhawaii on August 30, 2005, 07:14:00 AM
Good job on the bear, Stan....ya got even for the camera!Hippie style huntin' too cool! Aloha, Steve
Post by: Yohon on August 30, 2005, 07:29:00 AM
Santiam: Please keep the photos coming!! I am amazed at all the roads in those photos. Is that pretty common in your area? Seems you would be huntin some pretty edjucated elk, with all that access????? Best of Luck
Post by: StanM on September 03, 2005, 01:37:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/P1010676.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/p1010674.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/P1010675.jpg)
Was going to head back out there tomorrow, but I think I'll stay at home, play with my kids and send the gas money to Red Cross.
Stan
Post by: Longbowwally on September 03, 2005, 06:11:00 PM
Welcome back! Haven't seen you post in quite some time and had wondered how you were doing.....Keep us posted on how things are going in Alaska...
Post by: Tree Killer on September 04, 2005, 05:41:00 PM
I found several fresh rubs...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010361.jpg)
I went and checked a seep I knew about and found several fresh mud wallows...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010358.jpg)
...and a dry wallow that still had a pee spot where the bull had freshened it!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1010357.jpg)
Hope to go back in there Tuesday evening and see if the bull or his daddy is in the area.
Post by: Killdeer on September 04, 2005, 10:03:00 PM
Killdeer :bigsmyl:
Post by: Santiam on September 04, 2005, 10:22:00 PM
Smells good don't it!!
Wolf,
Your close..
Yohon,
Those roads are gated and most are not drivable...75% of the time you see elk up there and they are ON the roads..They make good elk trails.. :knothead:
We made the long hike in to a secret basin...Usually has a bull or 2 around..
Thats it where the 2 ridges come together above the rock in the center...Actually its the very start of a river...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Browder.jpg)
Rubs and wallows were around...Just not the elk..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/wallow.jpg)
Pair of Quests with Mt. Jefferson in the background...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/pairofquests.jpg)
Post by: Tree Killer on September 04, 2005, 11:34:00 PM
Killy...those new digital cameras with the "scratch & sniff" option are the best invention in a long time! :D
Tree Killer
Post by: Santiam on September 05, 2005, 12:02:00 AM
Post by: StanM on September 05, 2005, 01:50:00 AM
Nice to see more pics of elk country. My cousin and her husband were in today from Colorado, so I won't get out again until next Saturday. I hope you guys get right back into them.
Bill, if you grab an arrow before you grab your camera next time you can get the bear to stop moving long enough to take all the pictures you want :bigsmyl:
Stan
Post by: kyle on September 05, 2005, 09:10:00 AM
CK, I just saw that pic of Mr. Sniffles back on page 23. All I can say is :eek:
Post by: Santiam on September 05, 2005, 09:59:00 PM
Tell them its elk season and hit the road..Come back in January.. :readit: :bigsmyl:
Hunted the coast range today...Hiked in a hour in the dark behind gates...Cows everywhere...These were feeding the road...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/roadelk.jpg)
This bunch had 3 spikes...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/herd.jpg)
I hid behind my Montana decoy and got into bow ranged of this bedded cow...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/beddedcow.jpg)
The rut is going to start to heat up and things are just going to get better.. :bigsmyl:
Post by: StanM on September 06, 2005, 01:42:00 AM
Nice pictures! I know, I know what a time to visit. If only my wife's family would visit during hunting season :rolleyes:
Looks like you're into them good. I've got a couple of roads I'd like to hike in behind, but their all Weyerhauser :(
I'm sure they'll be opened up just in time for rifle season. Good luck.
Post by: headknocker on September 06, 2005, 06:59:00 AM
Post by: Rich Baker on September 06, 2005, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: UK Bowman on September 08, 2005, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: Santiam on September 11, 2005, 11:00:00 PM
Sunday played cat and mouse with a small herd in the morning fog...Now you see them,now you don't..Came real close to getting a good shot at this spike,but when he finally came in close enough he was straight on...
Gonna rest up at work this week so we will be ready for next weekend.. :bigsmyl:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/AUT_0264.jpg)
Post by: Bear on September 13, 2005, 06:27:00 PM
Lets start using this thing!
Post by: Killdeer on September 13, 2005, 09:22:00 PM
Killdeer
Post by: Santiam on September 18, 2005, 09:56:00 PM
I kinda liked that one also...I figure if I take enough pics, I will get a good one every now and then.. :confused:
I took this one this morning...
"Waiting for daylight"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/moonshine.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on September 18, 2005, 09:58:00 PM
"Waiting for an answer"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/kenstump.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on September 18, 2005, 10:01:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/elk11.jpg)
Post by: StanM on September 18, 2005, 10:57:00 PM
Stan
Post by: Bear on September 19, 2005, 12:13:00 AM
Post by: Many Arrows Lost on September 19, 2005, 01:50:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/Moosehunt05035.jpg)
Camp as seen trough the bushes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/Moosehunt05020.jpg)
Dinner?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/Moosehunt05039.jpg)
This Willow Ptarmigan posed so nicely that I went ahead and had canned chili for the forth nite in a row.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/Moosehunt05017.jpg)
You could nearly sent a clock by this guy, same tree, same time every night.
It's cool, what you get to look at while hunting!
Ken
Post by: JC on September 19, 2005, 08:42:00 AM
Ken, you better save some of your strength for the Ga whitetail huntin....we're ready when you are!
Post by: Roughcountry on September 19, 2005, 02:59:00 PM
I got a couple last week that might fit in here.
This is a small pine I watched a 6by6 bull destroy. I don't have a branch tag so I just enjoyed the show, sorry I didn't even think about the camera till later.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_1055.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on September 19, 2005, 03:05:00 PM
I got a shot at a lion last week, the cat was faster than my arrow. They gotta be closer than 18 paces if they are lookin at you I guess :(
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_1051.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on September 20, 2005, 09:15:00 PM
No self timer...Thats my brother,hunting partner and reluctant photo subject :D ...He sees me take my pack off to break the camera out and he takes off...I have to chase him down... :bigsmyl:
One more weekend Stan....I had to work last Saturday,but so far they are saying no work this weekend...I killed a nice bull the last hour of the last day a few years back so you never know...I am looking forward to the late season though.....
Robin, I have a saying..
"Theres always a lot of elk around until you want to shoot one.."
Same can be said for branch bulls it seems... :confused: :confused:
Post by: Littlefeather on September 25, 2005, 08:44:00 PM
Todays lesson in humility and patience. Im humble and he's still waiting. CK
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Littlefeather/patience.jpg)
Post by: UK Bowman on September 25, 2005, 08:49:00 PM
Adam
Post by: the Ferret on September 25, 2005, 08:54:00 PM
AWESOME GUYS!
I am so happy now :bigsmyl:
Post by: Bear on September 25, 2005, 08:58:00 PM
I'll be posting my opening weekend pics later tonight or tomorrow after the morning hunt.
Post by: Santiam on September 25, 2005, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Santiam on September 25, 2005, 09:30:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/AUT_0285.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on September 25, 2005, 09:35:00 PM
We watched them work into a little draw...A couple hours later we got on this bull.But in the heavy brush they chose to bed in all we saw was legs at 20 yards...
December the late season opens for cows only...If we get snow that is a great hunt...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/AUT_0284.jpg)
Post by: Littlefeather on September 26, 2005, 06:55:00 AM
Post by: Yohon on September 26, 2005, 07:00:00 AM
Was pulling for you this weekend...figured you would arrow a bull on one of those "last hour last day" kinda deal. Thats bowhunting. I gotta tell you thou, looking at that photo of that bull ifin ya did get an arrow into that bull and he tipped over it looks like he would go a LONG LONG way down that moutain...is that as steep as it looks :eek:
Post by: JC on September 26, 2005, 08:58:00 AM
CK, I can't figure out why you just didn't put the patented lilfedder sneak on that frog and just reach out an grab him....you movin through the brush reminds me of that disappearing alien in the movie "Predator"....
Post by: Bear on September 26, 2005, 02:39:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/stairway05.jpg)
Post by: NorthShoreLB on September 26, 2005, 02:46:00 PM
M
Post by: Bear on September 26, 2005, 02:48:00 PM
Thats wheat on my left, a thick hedgerow on my right, and a huge stand of corn up ahead on my right.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/corn1.jpg)
The deer cross right through here a good bit so I thought I might catch one coming out of this corner of corn and into the hedgerow or wheat. (You can see more fields through that little break in the hedgerow in front of me). So I just sat myself down in the wheat right where it all comes together.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/corn2.jpg)
Had perfect wind, but all I saw was one rabbit, one beautiful sunset, and a beautiful end to my 19th opening day of deer season! A sucessful hunt for sure.
Post by: JasonV on September 26, 2005, 02:59:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/tjvanben/DSCF0539.jpg)
Yogi's lucky I wasn't sitting my stand at the time... can't shoot 'em (protected in Florida) - but I would've given him a stern talking to!!!
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 26, 2005, 04:16:00 PM
Looks like you have to be part goat to hunt there! :eek:
Great photos guys, keep 'em coming.
David
Post by: Santiam on September 26, 2005, 09:29:00 PM
Its steeper than it looks...Hard to catch the hugeness of it all with just a few pics..
I am done until the middle of November when the late seasons open....Will be posting pics of rattling Blacktails and snow tracking elk...( I hope)...LOL
Post by: Yohon on September 27, 2005, 07:13:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on September 27, 2005, 07:32:00 AM
JasonV, Im supprised the feeder is still standing if a bear got to it.
Post by: JasonV on September 27, 2005, 09:39:00 AM
The bears have torn up several feeders - Chris Horseman's got the same type feeder and the bear buckled all 3 legs completely and ripped the mechanism off completely....
Guess that's what we get for hunting pigs in a place called "Bear Bay"......
Post by: Bear on September 27, 2005, 11:47:00 AM
No, its not backed. It's 53 @ 28 and 59" ntn. :eek:
She lifted one little splinter at first but I doctored it up and she's been fine ever since.
Did I mention she's also faster than selfbows are supposed to be? ;)
I'm really not bragging. Beginners luck maybe? Couldnt have done it without a lot help from above and some excellent mentors!
Post by: Chad Edgar on September 27, 2005, 11:58:00 AM
Momma
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ColtnReed/UrbanDeer.jpg)
Yougins and I see nubs on one!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ColtnReed/P1010066.jpg)
Mom, whats that????
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ColtnReed/P1010062.jpg)
A couple of weeks yet, he had a nice beard on him. Mabye 8"?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ColtnReed/P1010097.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ColtnReed/P1010098.jpg)
Post by: TexMex on September 27, 2005, 12:11:00 PM
Post by: JC on September 27, 2005, 12:11:00 PM
Post by: Guru on September 27, 2005, 12:28:00 PM
At day break a turkey started gobbling about 100yds away at every crow that made a sound.Ended up calling 2 gobblers with some voice calling.They were hanging around,and got real nervous all of a sudden.I knew something was around and soon saw a beautiful reddish blonde colored coyote sneaking in on the gobblers.No dice!!! Then he hit where I walked in and turned inside out...
About 8:00 2 does showed up about 80yds away.I tried everything I could think of to get one close.I wanted to get a jump on filling the freezer.I was shaking like I had never done this before!!!!! They eventually wandered off leaving my shaking like a leaf,and LOVING IT!!!!!!
Packin' up....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/gbgg073.jpg)
Post by: JC on September 27, 2005, 12:37:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Guru:When that feeling ceases to exist, I'll quit huntin em. To me, for at least a few seconds...it feels like the first time, everytime.
I was shaking like I had never done this before!!!!! They eventually wandered off leaving my shaking like a leaf,and LOVING IT!!!!!!
Post by: Bear on September 27, 2005, 12:52:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on September 27, 2005, 01:49:00 PM
"Any more," and Id have to be hospitalized. It is the one feeling that absolutely drives me. Please, please, let one walk in front of me so I can shake like GURU! :bigsmyl:
Post by: Rangeball on September 27, 2005, 02:55:00 PM
Post by: Rich Baker on September 27, 2005, 03:46:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Rangeball:Same here thats Why I switched to trad gear, only regret is I didn't do it sooner!!!
I quit getting it last fall with my compound. Now I get it just flinging arrows at my target :)
Post by: Guru on September 28, 2005, 06:49:00 PM
GOOD STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on September 29, 2005, 01:23:00 AM
Post by: Jumper on September 30, 2005, 01:01:00 AM
This is of our bows at a Golden North shoot before season.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Scott6231/bowtree.jpg)
A perfect morning after the fog raised.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Scott6231/MoosehuntAlaska.jpg)
Post by: Jumper on September 30, 2005, 01:08:00 AM
Post by: Many Arrows Lost on September 30, 2005, 01:38:00 AM
Ken
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on September 30, 2005, 05:53:00 AM
Post by: Guru on September 30, 2005, 06:00:00 AM
Post by: RayMO on September 30, 2005, 07:32:00 AM
Post by: JC on September 30, 2005, 07:33:00 AM
KT, if you come, try to drag that thumper pilot with you, will ya?
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 30, 2005, 07:46:00 AM
Post by: kyle on September 30, 2005, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: John Scifres on September 30, 2005, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on September 30, 2005, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: Jumper on October 01, 2005, 12:54:00 PM
Just let me know, I am here for you pal.
SuperKodiak, from what I understand they are always in need of good law enforcement officers up here. We would love to have you.
JC and Charlie, Dont threaten me JC, actions speak louder than words, get your butt up here. You guys know you have an open invitation to my place anytime day or night. If you want to do any hunting up here, feel free to stay at our place, as long as you want or use it as a staging base to go out and come back on any hunt you want.
Charlie, As I remember right, my uncle dressed you funny to for a while...
Come on guys, I know that season is open, post those pics.
Post by: SteveMcD on October 01, 2005, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 01, 2005, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 01, 2005, 08:33:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 01, 2005, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: kyle on October 01, 2005, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on October 02, 2005, 01:30:00 AM
I just got a three arrow Mini Bowquiver from a TwoFletch, in Mebane, NC, this week. It's nice and suits my short afternoon hunts... and got this doe Friday, at 5:30...
double lung pass through with 45# and 30 in. 2018s.
I put a little reflective tape on my equipment...can you see it?
How 'bout the white moth that got it the picture...must be the 'White Death Moth', I've heard about... :bigsmyl:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/Woodduck/McDeerSept.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on October 02, 2005, 07:21:00 AM
Killdeer :wavey: :D
Post by: Peckerwood on October 02, 2005, 10:20:00 AM
Bill
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/warrenjr/Dcp_0227.jpg)
antelope at the water hole
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/warrenjr/waterhole2.jpg)
Texas tripod stand
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/warrenjr/lope1.jpg)
Peckerwood gets lucky
Post by: DAGATOR on October 02, 2005, 12:16:00 PM
I hunt a few WMA's ,here in Georgia, with my friend Chris Ward. We share many days of great southern adventure!
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DAGATOR16/CHRISSTALKINGHOGS.jpg)
Here is Chris on the stalk for hogs. The pic. does not show it, but I could see his breath as he walked in sun spots.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DAGATOR16/Chickisawhatchee082104.jpg)
The reward after a long hunt!
Enjoy, Clay Patton
Post by: TexMex on October 03, 2005, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: Carcajou on October 03, 2005, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Holchin on October 04, 2005, 03:23:00 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9539.jpg)
The 4 bowhunters in camp beat up the target, but didn't do so well on live animals...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9555.jpg)
The heavy rains and wind arrived on saturday night and became a daily factor, with only 1 day on sunshine and calm. Still, I had a good chance at a nice bull moose on the first and second days. I passed on a 80 yard shot (to my guide's dismay - he was a gun hunter and had never guided a trad bowhunter, and I explained that I much preferred 8 yard shots, not 80 yard shots) on monday and passed on a quartering to shot on the second day. That stalk was ruined by the watchful cow moose. The lone gun hunter killed this bull moose on the third day..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9552.jpg)
At least there were plenty of blueberries to eat, between the rain showers...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9560.jpg)
One day I spotted a nice bull woodland caribou and an hour later, was only 10 yards away from the elevated rock that he laid on, but when he rose and I picked my spot (an upward shot through his sternum), I got excited and forgot all about form. The sickening sound of the string hitting my armguard was followed by a wobbly arrow behind the bull. I couldn't believe that I had found another way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory...
Here is my consolation prize, a nice shed antler...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9570.jpg)
Overall, it was a great bowhunting experience on "The Rock" and I hope to return some day...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/NF/100_9566.jpg)
One bonus of the long drive was having breakfast with my buddy, tradganger David Kretchmar, while passing through NH.
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 04, 2005, 04:36:00 PM
David
Post by: memo on October 05, 2005, 12:19:00 AM
Some rough country
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0026.jpg)
See guys...It does snow in Australia!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0004.jpg
A natural spring in some thick scrub
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0010.jpg
An old Stag rub
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0014.jpg
Rudd, Pete, Jindy, Sparra and Woody waiting for the Venison to cook
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0019.jpg
And a good fire to go with the company at the end of a great weekend
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/Copyof2005_1003highcountryhunt0008.jpg
Post by: Steve H. on October 12, 2005, 01:43:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Holchin on October 12, 2005, 11:15:00 AM
Post by: juneaulongbow on October 13, 2005, 02:22:00 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/ChrisFannin/EndicottRiver.jpg)
Post by: juneaulongbow on October 13, 2005, 02:25:00 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/ChrisFannin/Moosecamp.jpg)
Post by: juneaulongbow on October 13, 2005, 02:29:00 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/ChrisFannin/MooseHunter3.jpg)
Post by: BowFire on October 13, 2005, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Holchin on October 13, 2005, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: Negissimo on October 17, 2005, 02:44:00 PM
Here's my first deer of the season. Everything worked perfectly. I had a great wind, she stopped slightly quartered and in the middle of my shooting lane, the shot went right where I was looking and she went down fast. I wish it always happened like that.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/DSCN4967.jpg)
Post by: Jeff Holchin on October 17, 2005, 08:23:00 PM
Seems the family and I were touring the Rocky Mountains in August, enjoying God's creation and creatures, like this moose..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9455.jpg)
And this deer..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9483.jpg)
And these elk...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9473.jpg)
Each animal sighting stirred my hunting instincts, the coyote's howling woke me at night, and the bull elk's bugle touched my soul. Somehow my Brackenbury Drifter recurve and a few arrows had made the trip too, hidden under the seat, and after a little sweet talking, begging and even a tear or two (hey, I'm not too proud to cry), the women in the truck agreed to a little break from the driving. They got a hotel with a pool and cable TV, and Daniel and I got to explore the Pawnee National Grasslands of Colorado for antelope.
We were in a likely looking area at dawn...
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9507.jpg)
and saw antelope immediately! We spent the day exploring the area and watching several groups, even trying a stalk or two. We found a large group of bucks feeding on an alfalfa field, and watched them from a distance, trying to learn their patterns..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9525.jpg)
The next morning, we were in their previous day's bedding area with the wind in our favor, and soon saw them eating their breakfast of alfalfa. The lead buck headed towards a distant water tank - it was decision time, as we had to pick up the girls after lunch and head east for home. Should we stay or should we try to get ahead of the lead buck and hope the group would follow him? We scrambled and soon were on the opposite side of the field, expecting big things to happen soon.
After an anxious wait, I peeked over the hill - the herd was safely settling into their beds, exactly where we had been at daylight. Bad decision! Oh well, it was a fun sharing my first, although very short, antelope hunt with my son! Maybe next time we'll guess correctly. I enjoyed exploring the prairie..
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/SCJeff/CO%20Vacation/100_9517.jpg)
We'll be back in 2007 when Daniel can carry his own bow!
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 17, 2005, 09:32:00 PM
David
Post by: Terry Green on October 24, 2005, 09:49:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on October 26, 2005, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: mike hall on October 26, 2005, 01:47:00 PM
She's a lucky little one. Bet she's tender too.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/tradbow/PA260001.jpg)
Post by: Negissimo on October 27, 2005, 10:40:00 PM
I was lucky enough to get two more deer last weekend. Been having some great luck this year, now I hope a big'n comes by.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/DSCN4980.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/DSCN4989.jpg)
Post by: crittergitter on October 27, 2005, 10:54:00 PM
Post by: Negissimo on October 28, 2005, 11:01:00 AM
Post by: Buffler Razz on November 02, 2005, 08:14:00 PM
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/pf3cff45751321d2f685ee8110802b2fa/f1b4b882.jpg)
Post by: JC on November 02, 2005, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: Jumper on November 05, 2005, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: Bob Foster on November 06, 2005, 10:20:00 AM
My camp. I camped and hunted by my self.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/2aad1f0d.jpg)
Recovery of my buck.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/Oct058pt.jpg)
This picture I took while I was having coffee reflecting about the morning hunt.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/CampFire.jpg)
Post by: mike hall on November 06, 2005, 12:04:00 PM
Congratulations
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :D :D :D
Post by: Tree Killer on November 06, 2005, 12:07:00 PM
My youngest son and I went up in the Cascades looking for some Blacktail bucks to photograph. Found some doe's, but the bucks weren't taggin' along yesterday.
It's been storming pretty hard this last week, and when we got up about 3500' elevation there was a foot of fresh snow.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/nov5snow.jpg)
Looked cool, but the deer seemed to be dropping down out of the high country. So we dropped down and checked some other areas.
I've been watching this 4x4 forest service road sign for many years. The bucks rub it every year, and last year they finally rubbed in half, but they're still using it to rub. There were some big, fresh buck tracks in the snow going right up to the rub and it had a pile of fresh shavings on top of the snow. He couldn't have been too far away!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/rubpost.jpg)
TK
Post by: Jumper on November 06, 2005, 04:25:00 PM
Post by: Jumper on November 06, 2005, 08:21:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Scott6231/ScottandDavidsnowshoerabbithunting0.jpg)
Me and David just before running into more bunnies!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Scott6231/ScottandTylersnowshoerabbithunting0.jpg)
Me and Tyler with a nice snowshoe!
Post by: Littlefeather on November 07, 2005, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: Bear on November 07, 2005, 10:26:00 AM
The campfire buck picture might have to become my new desktop background!
Post by: TexMex on November 07, 2005, 12:13:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:32:00 PM
Post by: StephenR on November 07, 2005, 12:35:00 PM
That arrow in the ground just did cut the side if the deer.He is sore but not dead.
Stephen
Post by: Aeronut on November 16, 2005, 10:56:00 PM
and led to this...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/aeronut/DSC00017.jpg)
Post by: bluegill on November 16, 2005, 11:36:00 PM
Nice deer ya have there and I agree I can't think of the last time I have seen mast like this.
Sean
Post by: JC on November 17, 2005, 07:23:00 AM
Post by: Chad Edgar on November 17, 2005, 07:35:00 AM
The only memorable photo from my week of hunting. I was into deer everyday, just being to darn picky. Still lots of season left, no worries. The pic is from an old railroad bed that borders my eastern property line. I often use it to cross the creek when we have had lots of rain.
Post by: Pinelander on November 17, 2005, 08:45:00 PM
A frosty October morning...
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/pe6420dd6d2d09572fd916ec87a56e189/f16a6d4d.jpg)
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/p66bdbc794b90cefab397b02a70dcb9d7/f16a6d19.jpg)
Post by: Pinelander on November 17, 2005, 08:51:00 PM
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/pb9de53f123382c8707bbaf77d2b7112c/f16a6ed8.jpg)
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/p8c389c492bd3352c6c6f308ad3375e03/f16a6ccf.jpg)
Post by: Pinelander on November 17, 2005, 08:53:00 PM
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/p15aef716e71fdbc2eba047a5d17245ac/f16a6c6b.jpg)
Post by: Pinelander on November 17, 2005, 08:55:00 PM
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid194/p6c96c491a3f00ca024601521aa8c1943/f172f014.jpg)
Post by: BowFire on November 18, 2005, 10:17:00 AM
and here's my latest trad kill(not harvest,cause i killed it)...
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/BowFire/tradbuck2.jpg)
ahhh, i love fall.
Post by: PlainsCreeArcher on November 24, 2005, 02:02:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/vin007/595pix.jpg)
Post by: Jumper on November 25, 2005, 04:52:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Scott6231/MoosehuntinginNovember.jpg)
Post by: stikbowshooter on November 25, 2005, 10:12:00 PM
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/trentschler/basketballandmyrecurve016.jpg)
Post by: stikbowshooter on November 25, 2005, 10:14:00 PM
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Post by: kyle on December 01, 2005, 05:15:00 PM
here's the story:
Well, tha day before, I'd been asittin in my loc on right along side of a dry crickbed that runs between the two fields whose two corners are on either side of the little pocket of trees I'm keepin watch o'er. This nice little 6 pointer comes a saunterin outa one o the aforementioned corners right down the trail that I'd targeted with this stand location. He crosses the little creekbed right in the spot he's supposed to and stops right in the spot he's supposed to about 6 yards away from the base of my tree. Yeah, I know, 6 yds (keep that in mind). I had to crouch a little to make the shot up under the limbs providing a little cover for me and I was a starin a hole in his side just watitin for the right time. Well my brain says "allrite - go 'head" and my bowstring starts back. Well, about that time for some unknown reason, my eyes decide to take a coffee break an lose that little spot they's been watchin and when m'brain gives the "launch" signal and fingers drop string, my eyes look up from their warm mugs of joe to see that pretty white fletchin go JUUUUUUUUST over the little bucks back. YEAH, I mmmmm.....I miiisssss.....I missssssssssssseeeeddd (yeah like I said SIX YARDS) OKAY!!!! :scared: :banghead: Oh yeah - Ralph, sorry bout that stone head, it didn't survive the hi speed trip into the creek bottom.
Well, little Mr. 6pt. don't really know what happened and hops off just a couple of steps and then goes about his bidness. SSSSSOOOOO, to keep this story a reesonable lenth, I figured he mite be back tha next morn'n.
So, day 2
I waited an waited for little Mr. Man to come back but NOOOOO, he took a diffr'nt root this morn. I was just tinkin 'bout gettin down an goin on to work when I caught movement outa my peri.....periff.....periphar.....outa my side view and LO AN BEHOLD itus not one but TWO TWO TWO bobkittys en route down the little crik bed. They got a little antsy roun where I'd spit outa my tree an the bigger one sorta spies around a little. She did put her paws on my tree and tha pucker faktor meter jumped for a secon' er two but she 'cides to stay on tha groun and turns to folla tha other kitty. I swear she looked RITE at me two or three times and never paused for a second (thank you Whitewater for a great leafy suit). She stops right where Mr. Man did the day before. I did just like the day before but me an my eyeballs had had a talk 'bout them coffee breaks while on the stand an all and we weren't gonna have nunna that mess again!!! That Ace 200 gr. super express found its mark (ten-ringed her for you 3-d shooters :cool: ) and little miss Kitty takes off like nuthin , and I do mean NUTHIN this ole cuntry boy's EVER seen in his life. Flippin an bouncin, rik-o-shay'n off tha brush an trees and after I got over the shock of actually connecting on 'er, I just had to laugh at how danged funny that was. I got down to find a good blood trail that lasted for about 50 yards of kitty floppin travel. MAN O MAN, what a rush. That's the first Bobkitty I'd ever seen that close and I've got her waitin on a taxy-dermitoligist. I didna have a camera on me (huntin Ferret lite an all) but I'll get one for ya.
Thanks for takin the time an effert to reed all this mess and for the constant encouragement and wisdom you all provide me on this site!!!
Kyle
edit:
Here's the pics. She's been in the freezer waiting for the stuffin job so it ain't the bestest most natural pose. Oh an pay not attention to the date on the pic, it ain't right.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/kylew34/Bobcat2.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/kylew34/Bobcat1.jpg)
Post by: JC on December 01, 2005, 05:20:00 PM
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Post by: Weekend Warrior on December 01, 2005, 09:20:00 PM
What a Trophy !
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 01, 2005, 10:42:00 PM
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Post by: Cody Cantrell on December 08, 2005, 07:26:00 PM
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/ccantrell/ce4f6f03.jpg)
My little piece of rabit cover behind the house.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/ccantrell/rabbithunting002.jpg)
My pride and joy, Belle
Post by: Aeronut on December 09, 2005, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: Wile E. Coyote on December 09, 2005, 11:21:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Waynelabauve/LTSSquirrel2.jpg)
Post by: Bill Kissner on December 09, 2005, 11:48:00 AM
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c199/BillrK/100_0830.jpg)
Buck in Illinois:
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c199/BillrK/000_0053.jpg)
Buck taken 3 days later:
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c199/BillrK/100_0051.jpg)
I took a couple does after this so I am done for the year except for a turkey. Hopefully I'll be able to get out after one a few times after Christmas. Christmas
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 09, 2005, 12:00:00 PM
David
Post by: Wile E. Coyote on December 09, 2005, 12:07:00 PM
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Post by: DAGATOR on December 12, 2005, 09:30:00 PM
Yesterday was a cold and windy morning here in SW Georgia. Had two doe run across a new clearcut that bordered the property I hunted. They made the mistake of entering a well traveled entrance into my woods. I got to watch them for 3 minutes, almost in a full trot, before they took a right and headed directly to me. A ten yard quartering to me shot. BINGO!
Clay
Post by: JC on December 13, 2005, 08:17:00 AM
Nice doe Clay...all our deer up here have just about gone nocturnal to stay away from powder burns.
Post by: Brute killer on December 23, 2005, 02:00:00 AM
(http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/discus/messages/80205/338807.jpg)
(http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/discus/messages/80205/338865.jpg)
This ol' Spanish dagger is over 7 feet tall:
(http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/discus/messages/80205/338864.jpg)
Old hog wallows:
(http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/discus/messages/80205/338868.jpg)