Post by: adkmountainken on September 09, 2008, 06:49:00 AM
Post by: Jeremy on September 09, 2008, 07:31:00 AM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 09, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
Brian
Post by: Stone Knife on September 09, 2008, 04:09:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 09, 2008, 05:10:00 PM
No need to remind you guys of the picture clause in the contract.....right?
Post by: Toecutter on September 09, 2008, 05:17:00 PM
Between the seafood, the venison marsala, venison bbq, wild turkey buritos, and mixed loin grill, we will eat like kings :archer:
Post by: horatio1226 on September 09, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on September 09, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 09, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 09, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
right now the count is 10 but i think it will end up around 12 to 15.
Post by: woodchucker on September 09, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
:campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Toecutter on September 09, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 09, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 09, 2008, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 09, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 09, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
the Bear broadheads went out monday, should have them by tommorow. i will be moving my trail cam this sunday to where you and Joe will be sitting, now what happens if i post a pic of a 300 pound bear where your blind will be??? :scared:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 09, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Tom L on September 09, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: Aram on September 09, 2008, 11:08:00 PM
Aram
Post by: Bowspirit on September 10, 2008, 12:11:00 AM
Ken, you can expect those arrows when I arrive. Think of them as a gift for the huntmaster. And btw, I'll be carrying along a tape recorder this year. Picked it up so I can send them (along with all my hunting antics) down to Killdeer...
P.S.- Nate, you should know as well as anyone else that my appetite is perhaps the only thing as large as my height. Better count me as 2... ;)
Post by: Adirondackman on September 10, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on September 10, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on September 10, 2008, 09:40:00 AM
Chris, er Kermit, I might have to put you as three ;)
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 09:51:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/trail%20cam/trailcam003-1.jpg)
Post by: Toecutter on September 10, 2008, 10:15:00 AM
Post by: George D. Stout on September 10, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 10, 2008, 01:32:00 PM
-Bear Montana, 66#@30" (Don't think I'll ever need another bow besides "Montana")
-Carbon Express 6075 carbon shafts. 620-grain weight. (Don't think I'll need another shaft either)
-225-grain Wensel Woodsman broadheads. 200-grain Hex Head for any squirrel who comes too close...
Post by: woodchucker on September 10, 2008, 04:09:00 PM
The 47# 1967 Bear Grizzly I shot my spikehorn with last year.
6 custom made cedar arrows made by my good friend and Master Arrowsmith Joe Skipp.They're tipped with Bear Razorheads that belonged to my good friend Lew,who "made the journey" 3 years ago.
6 "Joe Skipp" cedars tipped with Ace "Hex-Head" blunts for those trophy Black Squirrels.
4 Flu-Flus, that were made and given to me by My Brother "drewsbow" last year. Now.....should any of the Black Squirrels go out on a limb and "tempt me".....
I'm gonna stuff them all in my back quiver that I made from a Wyandotte kit 9 years ago.It's been riding on my back ever since,and it's as "broke-in" and comfortable as an old pair of jeans.
See you Soon My Friends!!!!! :campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Bowspirit on September 10, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/bowchild_2008/group-1-1.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on September 10, 2008, 04:56:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/setup.jpg)
Cedar arrows made by me with copperhead cresting and 125gr Snuffers
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/arrowsej010.jpg)
Bow made by V-Archer from this gang.62" and 52#@28. Skinned by me
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/varcherskinned003.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/bows/v-archer005.jpg)
Knife made by Jeremy and sent to me in the Tradgang Knife Swap
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/jeremyknife.jpg)
Post by: woodchucker on September 10, 2008, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 10, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: Aram on September 10, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on September 10, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Jim , We could ride together and save some gas money if you and joe would like ? I would be glad to have ya along for the ride.
Nate : I'm drooling just thinking about last years meal you prepared , man I can't waite :0)
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
you have to bring your sheep cape, we need to get the picture that was lost last year.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 08:27:00 PM
Drewsbow
Kermitt (Bowspirit)
Adirondackman
Aram
Ru
Horatio, his son and a friend
Stone Knife
Joe
Toecutter "Camp Chef"
Da Jude Woodchucker
Mcgroundstalker, wonder if he will wear pink???
a few more that are trying to swing time off, i will update as needed
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 10, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 10, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 10, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 10, 2008, 09:01:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on September 10, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
I'll be in NY later in the month chasing the deer and coyotes.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 10, 2008, 09:20:00 PM
i am on vaction from October 18-Nov 9. when and where will you be hunting? i am an avid yote hunter.
Post by: Bowspirit on September 11, 2008, 01:18:00 AM
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ya see folks Woodchucker stepped up to the line and proclaimed "Ya all see that dirty old chain yonder, well i'm going shoot the middle link thats hanging!" and by God he did!! hit the link that is!Hmmmm...not quite how I remember it, but alright...
:rolleyes: :bigsmyl: :rolleyes:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 11, 2008, 05:33:00 AM
Jim
Post by: Stone Knife on September 11, 2008, 05:39:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 11, 2008, 06:38:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 11, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on September 11, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 11, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
Ken... I'll be at my place in the Catskills October 17 thru the 26th, give or take some. Got a few coyotes there.
... mike ...
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on September 11, 2008, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 11, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
At the moment I'm tossing around the idea of using the treesharks or the "no mercy's" that came in today.
I shot the zwickeys today before work and they flew awesome(somehow better than field points!!) Though they flew great, my initial impression of the zwickeys construction was absolutely horrible, As sloppy as it gets. The grinds were uneven and just plain bad. The paint was even scraped off 2 of them in the package!
Like I said, they flew great though, and it wont be too hard to make them useable with my knife grinder and a file.
Figured I'd add a little review to my post since it was fresh in my mind. Hope you don't mind.
Also using AD tradlites.
Nathan
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on September 11, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on September 11, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 11, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 11, 2008, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 12, 2008, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: Ru on September 12, 2008, 05:13:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on September 12, 2008, 05:16:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 12, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 12, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 12, 2008, 07:47:00 PM
Honestly though, I have never been a "back-up" type of guy.
For 6 years in the Marines,I carried an M-16.I took care of my rifle,it took care of me.If we ran out of ammo and got over run,I grabbed it by the barrel and it became a club.
As a part time Deputy Sheriff,I carried a .357 mag. I only carried my side arm no "back-up" gun.
When I hunted the "Big Woods" in Maine and the Adirondacks,I only carried my rifle. One year I decided to carry my .44 also. I had 3 pounds of dead weight on my hip for a week. After that the only time I carried it was if it was the ONLY gun I was carrying.
I only bring one bow on a hunting trip.....the one I'm going to hunt with :archer:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 12, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 12, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/Venom001.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/Venom002.jpg)
Post by: woodchucker on September 12, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
NICE BOW Brian, I'll give it a try!!!!!
(I'll probly still only bring one though,but LOTS of arrows)
Post by: horatio1226 on September 12, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 12, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 12, 2008, 11:42:00 PM
:rolleyes: :bigsmyl: :rolleyes:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 13, 2008, 05:15:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 13, 2008, 06:00:00 AM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 13, 2008, 06:11:00 AM
Brian
Post by: Toecutter on September 13, 2008, 08:07:00 AM
Anyone have a feather cutter they might be willing to bring??
Post by: woodchucker on September 13, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on September 13, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: SteveMcD on September 13, 2008, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on September 13, 2008, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 13, 2008, 02:19:00 PM
You know me. I have no interest to return to the ground anytime soon...
Nathan,
Which wing do you need the chopper in?
Post by: Toecutter on September 13, 2008, 02:43:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 13, 2008, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 13, 2008, 03:13:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 13, 2008, 03:14:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 13, 2008, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 13, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 13, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 13, 2008, 07:11:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/fb1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/realease.jpg)
Post by: drewsbow on September 13, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Ken : You know me , I'll set up anyplace you want to put me , ground or tree. Drew
Post by: Bowspirit on September 13, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
And thanks again for everything, but I really want to give a special thanks for the fedora. Been hankering for one for some time. I just know it's going to bring me a lot of mojo on the 3rd and 4th...
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on September 13, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 13, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
The hat, not the bow. Ken's already given me a Brackenbury, so I don't think I would have been able to accept the fedora if it was a bow...
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 14, 2008, 11:10:00 AM
Ya what to know something? Give me a minute. I'll come up with something yet...... Yea! Ken knows how I feel and what makes me tick when it comes to hunting. Don't ask him. Please don't ask him. Anyway.....
Looking foward to being with you guys again. Too much time between the JLMBH year to year. All you fellas need to know that I don't drink, go to bed early, snore like a chain saw, have gas attacks in the middle of the night but most of all... Want to say Thank You for the invite.
... mike ... :campfire: ...
Post by: Killdeer on September 14, 2008, 11:34:00 AM
Killdeer :wavey:
Post by: woodchucker on September 14, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
The first year I went up I had a deer snorting and blowing right behind me and I had a flock of Turkeys fly up to roost just up the mountain from there.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 14, 2008, 03:33:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/trail%20cam/hello.jpg)i plan to have around 5 people cover this large section as the deer are really in there well this year. made are way over to Chucks rock and the run ways are being well used, good one going right by the rock. the big suprise was high on the ridge as there were beech and cherries ALL OVER!! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/warbuck.jpg) i mean they are everywhere, great place for a guy to kill a slammer! made our way up to the mediciene tree and sign was everywhere as well. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/john.jpg)i love this stand, the view is great and very, very peacefull. it is a huge beech that has a big hole you can see through in the base. there is a steep rock ledge behing it and just under it as it is on a shelf, awesome spot. have you noticed how big the beech nuts are this year! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/catbeech.jpg)as saw a slug the size of a grape fruit! finshed out the day by scouting the shelf where i want to put Jim and Joe, good sign there as well, set my trail cam up and will check it next week. it looks very promising, all conditions are right for a great hunt, i can't wait!!!
Post by: adkmountainken on September 14, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/th_water.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/?action=view¤t=water.flv)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/warbuck2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/medstand.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/slug.jpg)
Post by: Stone Knife on September 14, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000192.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000193.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on September 14, 2008, 04:58:00 PM
I can smell it from here.
Nice looking set up Joe! Should have no trouble finding that arrow.
Brian
Post by: Stone Knife on September 14, 2008, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 14, 2008, 11:11:00 PM
Keep checking those cameras Brother!!!!! You haven't caught that "Big Guy" on film yet LOL.
MMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!! I can taste the backstraps already..... :bigsmyl:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 15, 2008, 06:43:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 15, 2008, 07:20:00 PM
... mike ... :p ...
PS ... Can't Wait! ... :thumbsup: ...
Post by: Izzy on September 15, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 15, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 15, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on September 15, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 15, 2008, 09:52:00 PM
Im heading out to skirmish with some tree rats tomorrow I think, just to get a fix. I need practice for when I see one of Chuck's black squirrels.
I will be thining about all of ya while you are out there. Good luck and shoot straight.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 15, 2008, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 15, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Drew, any type cutter you have will do
:thumbsup:
Post by: Bowspirit on September 16, 2008, 02:33:00 AM
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If I get any more pumped up for this hunt either my heart will explode, or I'm gonna take off with a war cry at the first deer I see!I agree Nathan. Oh boy, do I ever agree...
Post by: adkmountainken on September 16, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
rabbit
grouse/pheseant
treeveal
coyote
deer
bear
Post by: Stone Knife on September 16, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
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The fella next door to me thinks I've got a screw lose. He watches me shoot in the yard all twisted around, through and under the bushes. But you guys know what it's all about. Don't Ya?We certainly do Mike, when the moment comes your going to be the one that is ready to make the impossible shot :thumbsup:
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 16, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
... mike ...
PS ... Chuck can pick on me all he wants to cause he'll always beat me to the Star Vation Army and buy out all the wool sweaters in my size. :rolleyes:
Post by: woodchucker on September 16, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
But can he DANCE?????????? :bigsmyl:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 17, 2008, 06:55:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on September 17, 2008, 10:21:00 AM
If pressed, I may have a thought or two(when the stars align just right)on the subject, but I'll wait and see what the group says.
Very soon,
Nathan
Post by: Bowspirit on September 17, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 17, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
... mike ...
Post by: swampbuck on September 17, 2008, 04:03:00 PM
oh well I guess the honey-do list will be there when I get home beside's she thought I should go,sounds like it'll be fun
Post by: Stone Knife on September 17, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on September 17, 2008, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 17, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 17, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 17, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Brian
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 17, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 17, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
I'm gonna have a little trouble juggling saturday morning.I have a vacation to cover friday night untill midnight.(I'm planning on being "sick" sat and sun,then I have monday and tuesday off)
I'll probly go home friday night,pack the truck,sleep a few hours,and head up. I can find Mother Mowrey's, then if I can find my way over to the bottom of the mountain,I'll head for the top alittle after daybreak.I'll take my time hunting up the mountain and maybe I'll push something to one of you guys.I'll have a seat on my rock on the mountaintop,and Kenny will know where to find me when it's time to head down.On the way down,maybe we'll push something to one of you guys.....
I can't WAIT!!!!! THIS IS GONNA BE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
:campfire: :archer: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on September 17, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
I think something well many things special will happen for you guys. My prediction....Woodchucker will draw some blood...hopefully not his own though... :thumbsup:
Post by: drewsbow on September 17, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 17, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
that someday is next year!!! i will hold the hunt a full 7 days so people can filter in and out and hopefull it will fit more schedules, YOU WILL BE THERE!!! it will be a pleasure to hunt with you oh great fox slayer!
Post by: Bowspirit on September 18, 2008, 02:13:00 AM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 18, 2008, 01:02:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 18, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: Aram on September 18, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
:smileystooges:
Can't wait!
Post by: Huntrdfk on September 18, 2008, 07:54:00 PM
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David
Post by: adkmountainken on September 18, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 18, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/n.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on September 18, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Glad I finally mailed that thing off, it had sat next to the door for about a week!
Killdeer :biglaugh:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 18, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on September 18, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: woodchucker on September 18, 2008, 11:18:00 PM
I was up there a couple years ago with Jim Calkins (jcsnapshot) and the 3 of us took a ride to the "Adirondack Sport Shop" where it was hanging on display.I was standing 20 feet from it and I couldn't believe my eyes!!!!!It was the HUGEST Buck I have ever seen!!!!! It hung on a wall with several other Big Buck mounts and it was easily twice the size of any other rack there. I look forward to being able to see it "up close and personal".....Can you say MOJO!!!!!
My Brother, I know how you feel,and I respect your feelings.....But that "Grand Old Stag" deserves to hang in a place of Honor.....and there's no better place than "Mother Mowrey's" house.
See ya SOON!!!!!
:campfire: :archer: :archer: :archer:
Post by: swampbuck on September 19, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
I actually planned on bringing Killdeer along with Bernie for this hunt if only in spirt.Bernie's been a tag along for a bit and I got an arrow from Killy at the bunny hunt so now they can kinda hunt together
Post by: woodchucker on September 19, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
I too,have one of Killy's arrows hanging in a place of Honor in my "man cave".
It just might be the "big medicine" I need for those Black Squirrels.....I think I'll "bring her along"!!!!! :archer:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 19, 2008, 06:58:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 19, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 20, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
(hoping to see some pics of the buck I saw last year.....)
Post by: adkmountainken on September 20, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 20, 2008, 02:57:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 20, 2008, 03:09:00 PM
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saw turkeys on the way to the ridge where Joe will be sitting.:scared:
Post by: Canyon on September 20, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
Just reading this has me pumped about my 1st opportunity to roam those New York woods longbow in hand. If the area my son has picked out for us is half as pretty as those posted pictures it will be a memory of a lifetime.
Jim Coffey
Post by: adkmountainken on September 20, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 20, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 20, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
141 church road
johnstown ny 12095
would be AWESOME to hunt deer with you!!
Post by: Stone Knife on September 20, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 20, 2008, 11:56:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on September 21, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on September 21, 2008, 10:19:00 AM
SOUNDS LIKE A "Bunny Hunt" PROGRAM TO ME!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
It works for me!!!!! It's not often we get to hunt with Shawn!!!!! :notworthy:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 21, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 21, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 21, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
you two will be 5 yards from these two!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/trail%20cam/freddy.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/trail%20cam/doe.jpg)
Post by: woodchucker on September 21, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 21, 2008, 05:41:00 PM
Did alot of stump shootin' today. Busted some woodies. I'm Ready! Well... Ready as I'm going to be.
... mike ... :archer: ...
Post by: Stone Knife on September 21, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 21, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/th_vid001.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/?action=view¤t=vid001.flv)
Post by: woodchucker on September 21, 2008, 06:05:00 PM
I'm sure Kenny' got a good one picked out for ya!!!!! :thumbsup:
Mighty fine shootin' there Brother!!!!! Had a blast lookin' through the pictures too!!!!!
Post by: Stone Knife on September 21, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on September 21, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
Killdeer :D
Post by: adkmountainken on September 21, 2008, 06:50:00 PM
in 2 weeks on the trail cam i have over 30 pic's of mamma's and young! seems like an extrodinary amount of young this year. i know with the other animals the weather has them alllll messed up! just last week i saw thrkeys with just hatches ( a couple weeks old maybe ) young and geese with little fuzzy ones, that should not be going on this time of year right???
Post by: woodchucker on September 21, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 22, 2008, 01:50:00 AM
Post by: Adirondackman on September 22, 2008, 06:22:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on September 22, 2008, 07:48:00 AM
Guess that means we won't cut them up on the spot
Post by: horatio1226 on September 22, 2008, 08:24:00 AM
Brian
Post by: Toecutter on September 22, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
Thanks again for all your hard work!!
Drew, are you bringing the camper again??
:pray:
Post by: swampbuck on September 22, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
That should be right over your place using the address you posted.You can get a pretty good look from this site
Post by: swampbuck on September 22, 2008, 12:30:00 PM
anyway ya can zoom in real close than hit birdseye view and get real close
Post by: adkmountainken on September 22, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/beehdog.jpg)
Post by: woodchucker on September 22, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 22, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 22, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
:archer: :archer: :archer: :archer: :archer: :archer: :archer:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 22, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 22, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
... mike ...
Post by: drewsbow on September 22, 2008, 08:11:00 PM
Nate : I will have a camper but not the same one , I bought one this year :0)
Post by: adkmountainken on September 22, 2008, 08:38:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 22, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 22, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 23, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: horatio1226 on September 23, 2008, 08:00:00 PM
Brian
Post by: Toecutter on September 23, 2008, 08:46:00 PM
Drew, congrats on the camper!! If you still have room, I'd like to sleep outside again.
Post by: adkmountainken on September 23, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
sounds good. i'm sure a few more will want to hunt the evening. i think the evening is auctually a better hunt but i love the mornings! i still have to show you a good place for a float hunt and i believe i have a great spot.
Post by: Stone Knife on September 24, 2008, 05:22:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on September 24, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 24, 2008, 11:14:00 PM
The temperature is dropping,and the wind carries the smell of Fall.....
While the early morning chill,brings with it the shiver of the thrill of The Hunt!!!!!
:campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Bowspirit on September 25, 2008, 01:23:00 AM
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It's getting close My Friends and Brothers!!!!!Amen Brother!!!!
The temperature is dropping,and the wind carries the smell of Fall.....
While the early morning chill,brings with it the shiver of the thrill of The Hunt!!!!!
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 25, 2008, 06:51:00 PM
... mike ... :D ...
Post by: Stone Knife on September 25, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 25, 2008, 09:37:00 PM
I had planned on hunting Saterday morning but now calling for HEAVY rain so going to the tattoist instead to get FOREVER WILD down my spine!
Post by: horatio1226 on September 25, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Met Adirondackman today. He stopped to pick up my blinds. Ken is nice enough to set them up early for us. A couple of great guys. I couldn't ask for a better first hunt. It's already a success and I don't even have the truck loaded yet! Thanks guys! :campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 26, 2008, 06:11:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 26, 2008, 06:38:00 AM
Post by: Adirondackman on September 26, 2008, 06:59:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 26, 2008, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 26, 2008, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on September 27, 2008, 03:07:00 PM
He also stated any turkeys that come by he'll try to push towards Stone Knifes son....I'd pay $10 to see the Woodchucker pushing a flock of turkeys towards Joe...Do ya think he can keep up with them?? LOL
Post by: adkmountainken on September 27, 2008, 06:09:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 27, 2008, 07:56:00 PM
Now I'm not much for "taxidermy" mounts.....I have one mounted deer head and it's not even in my house(it's at my Dad's)the rest I just hang the horns on the wall,but if I whack one of them Black Squirrels the little bugger's gettin' mounted on a piece of chunk wood!!!!!
Post by: adkmountainken on September 27, 2008, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 27, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
... mike ... ;) ...
Post by: woodchucker on September 27, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 27, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 27, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Chuck,
wow bro giving up the spot where ya saw the buck last year and there is fresh buck sign this year, you feeling allright??? guess ya got "treeveal fever"!!!!
Post by: woodchucker on September 27, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
I'll go to the top like I always do!!!!! :thumbsup:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 28, 2008, 04:31:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 28, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on September 28, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 28, 2008, 12:49:00 PM
Only a few pic's on the trail cam but here is one for Joe. Joe meet Jake.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/trail%20cam/turk001.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on September 28, 2008, 03:30:00 PM
I can smell those leaves! The anticipation is harder than I expected.
A friend of mine just offered to let me hunt on his property here locally. A primo spot. I now have about 130 acres in 2 different spots within 5 minutes of my house to hunt. If anybody wants to come this way, let me know. There is lots of abandoned farm land around here. We have loads of deer.
Post by: drewsbow on September 28, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on September 29, 2008, 05:40:00 AM
Post by: Adirondackman on September 29, 2008, 09:21:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 29, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on September 29, 2008, 06:58:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/online_auction_1316.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on September 29, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
BS ain't no bitty guy, neither!
Killdeer~ heh heh, BS. :D
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 29, 2008, 07:47:00 PM
... WAYSIAH ...
Post by: adkmountainken on September 29, 2008, 07:50:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 30, 2008, 12:47:00 AM
Killy, he's actually 3'8" and that's really a Button Buck :biglaugh:
Post by: Stone Knife on September 30, 2008, 05:18:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on September 30, 2008, 05:52:00 AM
That is one fine assemblage of archers who will be all in a bunch, I wish I could be a fly on the wall and a raven in the woods!
Killdeer :wavey:
Post by: Bowspirit on September 30, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
:rolleyes: :bigsmyl: :rolleyes:
Post by: adkmountainken on September 30, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on September 30, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
BTW, you need to update your pic in your profile. I'll see if Rob will let me take care of that if you don't want to get on it right away. :readit: :D
Frog muck. :biglaugh:
Killdeer
Post by: adkmountainken on September 30, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 30, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 30, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 30, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on September 30, 2008, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on September 30, 2008, 10:35:00 PM
He stands at least a full head taller than I do. After I spend a few minutes looking around,scanning the woods for a twitch of a tail or the flick of an ear. I look up at him and say.....
See anything????? ;)
Post by: Killdeer on October 01, 2008, 05:02:00 AM
Killdeer :biglaugh:
Post by: Bowspirit on October 01, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 01, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
... mike ...
Post by: Izzy on October 01, 2008, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 01, 2008, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 01, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 01, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on October 01, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 01, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Memorial%20Day/Img_wetfootgoosefoot.jpg)
:biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 01, 2008, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 01, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 01, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on October 01, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 01, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
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as you get closer to my mothers house there will be NO cell reception.But I have the Network :thumbsup:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 01, 2008, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 01, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 02, 2008, 12:38:00 AM
Thanks, Nathan
Post by: Toecutter on October 02, 2008, 12:44:00 AM
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Originally posted by adkmountainken:Don't I feel silly, all this time I thought Chris was "Collar Blind" :smileystooges:
Domestic Death, if it ain't got a collor on it, its got an arrow in it!!!
Post by: Bowspirit on October 02, 2008, 01:32:00 AM
....
...just a silver band above his foot... :bigsmyl:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 02, 2008, 06:49:00 AM
will post a final coup count tonight.
Post by: leatherneck on October 02, 2008, 07:23:00 AM
Best of luck to you and all this weekend. Sounds like a good time and fellowship. Be safe.
Mike
Post by: woodchucker on October 02, 2008, 07:28:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on October 02, 2008, 04:22:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 02, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
See you all on Friday night. That's ifin I can make it out of the city alive! :scared:
... mike ...
Post by: LAR43 on October 02, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
Be safe & have a great time!!!!
Larry
Post by: adkmountainken on October 02, 2008, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 02, 2008, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 02, 2008, 07:59:00 PM
I'm thinking I'm gonna do clams and a local spicy sausage (chourico) :eek: steamed in beer and garlic on fri night. Seems like we will all be arriving at different times, and it will be a good snack/meal for the BS (not chris) session. Venison marsala over wild rice on sat night, and Pulled venison and moose barbecue on sun afternoon/night. I was just gonna pick up a few dozen portuguese rolls for the bbq so you guys fill in the blanks as far as other things you might want, snacks, desserts, beer, and beer snacks. Oh yeah, I have two fresh growlers of Buzzards bay brewery suds (can you say 8% by volume :scared: :goldtooth: :jumper: ).
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 02, 2008, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 02, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Aram on October 02, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
Aram
Post by: horatio1226 on October 02, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 02, 2008, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on October 02, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on October 02, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 02, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bowspirit:I'd just like to apologize in advance for this :readit: , but in all reality if there are any poultry farms, pig farms or anything of the sort, we might not see you till sunday morning if at all
Like I said, it usually takes me an hour to get up there, and I get out from work around 11 pm, 11:30...should be there sometime after midnight...
. Like i said, sorry ;)
Post by: woodchucker on October 03, 2008, 02:22:00 AM
But unfortunatly I won't be there untill Saturday..... :(
But have at it My Friend!!!!! I'll tell you folks.....I haven't seen a "camp cook" this good in YEARS!!!!! :bigsmyl:
Post by: Stone Knife on October 03, 2008, 05:19:00 AM
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a couple packages of venison tenderlionsWhat the heck do you mean packages, just walk out to the meat pole to get them :thumbsup:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 03, 2008, 06:55:00 AM
Post by: Adirondackman on October 03, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
Looking forward to sharing the woods with a good group of Trad Hunters!
Post by: swampbuck on October 03, 2008, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on October 03, 2008, 08:21:00 AM
John, see you on the bridge with the banjo around 2.
See you all soon!!!
Post by: Toecutter on October 03, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Nathan
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 03, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Gonna be up there early to "explore" the area from the road. (kinda like a drive by) I might be camped out in front of moms house when you get there. I'll be the short, fat, balding guy with some from-unda cheese and pasta all over my shirt! Can't Wait!
... mike ... aka WAYSIAH ... :archer: ...
Post by: swampbuck on October 03, 2008, 08:33:00 AM
I shouldn't have said ok(work) in the first place but I didn't have much going on and figured it'd be no problem :banghead: now I gotta make good on it sorry guys
Post by: adkmountainken on October 03, 2008, 10:16:00 AM
calling for snow showers at night!!!!!!!!!!! THAT ARE TA PUT THE FEAR TA FEED IN THE CRITTERS!!! just stopped home for a minute, looks like a good day on the road, trying to get done early. c ya all soon, i'm off like a prom dress!!!
Post by: woodchucker on October 03, 2008, 11:02:00 AM
Runnin' around gettin' my stuff together.....
Huntin' clothes(extra sweaters by the sound of things)Check :knothead:
I'll be back.....
I GOT IT!!!!! Huntin' License.....CHECK :thumbsup:
Post by: Stone Knife on October 03, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 03, 2008, 12:03:00 PM
Can't wait to see the pictures
F-Manny
Post by: horatio1226 on October 03, 2008, 02:13:00 PM
Brian
Gonna need a bigger truck for this hunting thing!
Post by: Jeremy on October 03, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on October 03, 2008, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on October 04, 2008, 12:46:00 AM
See you folks tomorrow!!!!! :bigsmyl:
Post by: Killdeer on October 04, 2008, 05:38:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on October 04, 2008, 07:14:00 AM
See you guys SOON!!!!! :thumbsup:
:campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 04, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on October 04, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
left the house @ 4am without my keys which I couldn't find when I went back home so I came back here (work) figurin I left them here and had to wait till after 6 for somebody else to show with keys....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I'm still here and not done yetI'll check later to see how yall made out
Post by: swampbuck on October 04, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
Sure wish I coulda been with you guys instead of stuck here.....like I said I,m done yeeee haaaaa bout dang time
Post by: Killdeer on October 04, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
My day went smooth as silk...but it is a sight more than four hours for me to drive up there.
Killdeer~tap, tap,tap,tap,...four taps, there must be some beer here somewhere! :D
Post by: Izzy on October 04, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 04, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 04, 2008, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 04, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Chris didn't shoot himself in the "little piggies," did he?
:scared: :scared:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 04, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
Oh, Killie!!! We're not letting Chris near anything sharp this weekend.
About the kill. Good thing we don't have to survive on what we brought home today...
Curt we saved the cape . It's on it's way. :rolleyes: :scared:
Check it out:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/dackattack001.jpg)
Post by: adkmountainken on October 04, 2008, 09:20:00 PM
I rubbed noses with a doe this morning... well, OK, it was more like 12 yards but it sure was fun to watch it come undone. That was the only deer sighting. Lots of sign though... Some shots on turkey... lots of grouse flused... porcupine visits.. etc. I'm sure more stories will follow. Gotta run, duty calls... it's rough here you know. :p
Post by: adkmountainken on October 04, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Selkirk stile:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/IMG_0034.jpg)
Shawn, we missed you. :(
Aram (and out)
Post by: Osagetree on October 05, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on October 05, 2008, 09:12:00 AM
Those slugs...bet they're sleeping it off after gorging on squirrel last night.
Killdeer
Post by: Toecutter on October 05, 2008, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on October 05, 2008, 10:54:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on October 05, 2008, 12:21:00 PM
Don't make me come up there and pinch your head! :mad:
:knothead: :knothead: :knothead:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
Hold you horses, Killie. We're undergoing...technical difficulties...right now with the pics...
Here ya' go folks, no antlers, but that doesn't bother me any...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/dackattack015.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on October 05, 2008, 01:35:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on October 05, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 05, 2008, 02:48:00 PM
:confused:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Come on Killdeer; can't you see here's a porcupine atop that jacket...
Post by: Killdeer on October 05, 2008, 02:57:00 PM
You gonna make a roach outta that?
I hear they're good eatin', blobs.
Killdeer
Do I need a bigger monitor? :confused:
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 05, 2008, 03:27:00 PM
Looks like you guys have had a good time, can't wait for more pics.......
David
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 04:55:00 PM
Brian
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK004.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK005.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK011.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK016.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
Some stumpin'!
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK009.jpg)
Some lookin'!
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK015.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
My buddy EJ shot a squirrel. He is going to be quite the hunter I think. Thanks to Mother Mowery for her hospitality. I can't really express my appreciation and how much fun I really had. Thanks guys for allowing a couple of newbies into the fold. You guys are great!
Brian (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/ADIRONDACKATTACK007.jpg)
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 05, 2008, 06:28:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/jimjoe.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/brianbenej.jpg)
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 08:27:00 PM
And then there was one. I was fortunate enough to land a 4 day weekend from work, so I'm the only guy still here at Dack Attack HQ. Even Ken's gone home. Figure I'll head out to the target tommarrow and get in an hour or so of practice, then head out for one final afternoon sit. Wish me luck fella's, even though it won't be the same without any of you all here...
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 08:38:00 PM
Nice pics Ken
Post by: Izzy on October 05, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 05, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 05, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
... mike ...
PS ... Good Luck on Monday B.S.! ;)
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Maybe Brian, Ben and EJ might now have a lot of confidenec in themselves as they are knew to the game but let me tell ya something and let it sink in. this was the first hunt for all three of you. Brian had 2 deer at 12 yards, Ben had them around 25 yards and EJ killed game and also saw a doe all in the FIRST TIME OUT!!! that is when hell of a GREAT start brothers!!! you learn from experiance which coes from MANY, MANY times afield which MOST OFTEN game is not even encountered, you 3 are ahead of the game in the learning curve. keep at it guys and keep in m ind i have killed as many deer with a bow as you, NONE!!! we are on the same playing field.
Post by: adkmountainken on October 05, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/jimjohn.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on October 05, 2008, 09:09:00 PM
Wish you were there Izzy. Hopefully see you at MHTA now that Little League is over. Love those night shoots in the barn.
Post by: Adirondackman on October 06, 2008, 07:29:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 06, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
Already looking foward to the next time. That mountain has alot to offer a crumb like me.
... mike ...
Post by: Aram on October 06, 2008, 10:30:00 AM
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Originally posted by mcgroundstalker::biglaugh: That mountain knows you well Mike...
That mountain has alot to offer a crumb like me.
... mike ...
The trail is pretty steep and in the dark, first time out this season, it was a rude awakening to most of us. I tried my best to keep up and not breathe too heavy and promised myself to get younger and in better shape. The young ones seemed to have no problem... and then there was John. Seeing him run up the mountain (literally) I was sure he was somehow going to get an elk.
First morning we were supposed to meet at 11:00 to head back to the cars. Ru and John appeared from the immense wilderness right on time. Then this character appeared with his sweaty undershirt in one hand and his bow in the other. We strained our eyes and it took us a few seconds to recognize him. Mike?!?
We learned that not having a watch Mike headed back and got to the trucks an hour early, then, not wanting to leave us looking for him, ran right back up the mountain. I could have sworn it wasn't just the "makeup" that made him look thinner and strangely, even taller. :) What a guy!
Post by: Stone Knife on October 06, 2008, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/chriskill.jpg)
Post by: Stone Knife on October 06, 2008, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 06, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
That's not the head!!! :archer:
Post by: drewsbow on October 06, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/chuckersleep.jpg)
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 06, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
David
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 06, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
... mike ... aka SLACS ... :p
Post by: horatio1226 on October 06, 2008, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 06, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/chuckdrink.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on October 06, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Mikey, how did you go from WAYSIAH to SLACS?
(Some like a chummy sheep?)
Sorry, Aram told me that one. :readit:
Killdeer :goldtooth:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/mikey.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on October 06, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
RUN AWAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
Post by: Killdeer on October 06, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Bowspirit on October 06, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
BTW, Admittingly took a bite of old "quills" last night...not half bad...
Post by: joe skipp on October 06, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on October 06, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 09:03:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/mike.jpg)
Post by: horatio1226 on October 06, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 06, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
Wool union suit... :biglaugh: LMAO
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/stknife001.jpg)
Post by: joe skipp on October 06, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
Braggin bout what?? Lets see...A)that his real nickname is "Stallion"...B) He saw a buck with a rack "this wide"...C)Thats how far he stillhunted in 6 hrs...D)Thats how far the deer was from him when he missed....
C'mon Killy...need you to take the muliple choice test....
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 06, 2008, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 06, 2008, 09:49:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/ejscrewl.jpg)
Post by: Bowspirit on October 06, 2008, 10:34:00 PM
Post by: Aram on October 06, 2008, 11:17:00 PM
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Originally posted by Killdeer:I can't retell on this family site the excitement some got when they saw my sheep skin again. :saywhat:
Mikey, how did you go from WAYSIAH to SLACS?
(Some like a chummy sheep?)
...
But I do know who Mike likes. He proudly showed me a picture he carries in his wallet of his beautiful bride. It brought a tear to my eye: so much beauty to be burdened with blindness! Oh, the cruelty of it all :(
:p
Post by: woodchucker on October 07, 2008, 12:53:00 AM
On Sunday morning,our group of TradGangers assembledat the base of the mountain.John would take one group,Ken would take another.Waysiah and The Woodchucker would wait untill daybreak and then stillhunt thier way to the top of the mountain.
Around daybreak,Mike decided that he had some unfinished "business" back at the house.I told Mike that I'd see him later,and I headed up the mountain.....
I'm not "old" but I am older.I'm not "outa shape" but I'm not in the best of shape.....My hips and my knees are pretty well shot,I haven't broken a leg hunting in over 30 years,and I don't plan on doing it in the next 30 either!!!Slow and steady,sets the pace,and wins the race.
I picked my way up the mountain.While doing so I savor every breath of mountain air.I carefully place every foot and enjoy every step.As I hunted to the top,about half way up I met Chris with his trophy.I listened to him tell his story and I was Honored to be able to shared his success.As Chris headed down the mountain with his trophy,I started again for "Black Squirrel Heaven" at the top of the mountain.
When I reached the top of the mountain,I took off my back quiver and leaned it against the tree.Then I took off my possibles bag,and layed it on a rock.Then I took out a cedar arrow made by my very Good Friend Joe Skipp,and tipped with a Bear Razorhead. The other arrow is also a very special one,it was one of the arrows that was made by Killdeer for the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt. This arrow was given to me by Killy at the St.Judes raffle.This arrow is "Big Medicine" and it was with this arrow that I was going to kill the Black Squirrel.
I took the Razorhead tipped arrow and I nocked it on the string of Old Grizz.Then,I took the arrow that Killy made,and layed it atop my possibles bag.Sometime later,I heard a rustling behind me.I turned around and running for a tree was a Black Squirrel!!!!! As he reached the base of a Hemlock I drew back Old Grizz.....My middle finger touched the corner of my mouth.and I see the broad head. NUTS!!!!! I wanted to use Killy's arrow to kill the Black Squirrel.I eased the string down on Old Grizz,and took the Razorhead tipped arrow off the sting. Then I swapped it for Killy's arrow,and then I nocked it on Old Grizz' string.I started to draw Old Grizz as I looked back to the Hemlock,but alas.....The Black Squirrel was gone!!!!!
So yes, you see.....It was kinda Killy's "fault" that I didn't kill the Black Squirrel.
But Killy it was a pleasure,and an honor to have you with me on my hunt :notworthy:
Post by: Stone Knife on October 07, 2008, 05:31:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 07:14:00 AM
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Post by: Izzy on October 07, 2008, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 07, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
I don't have any stories about this hunt. Guess I was too busy runin' up and down that mountain. Nice mix of cover and pines, oaks, the works! Did my homework and scouted for two days. Next year I'll be ready and up there all day. Oh yea.... I just might wear a watch then too.
... mike ... :p
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 07:12:00 PM
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Post by: Stone Knife on October 07, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 07, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Killdeer :scared:
Post by: woodchucker on October 07, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
If there is one thing that I have learned from 3 years of chasing the elusive Black Squirrel.....
You'll NEVER get a second chance!!!!! :banghead:
Next year Killy's arrow gets ALL the string time :archer:
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 08:04:00 PM
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Post by: Toecutter on October 07, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
This year the circle was made larger and the memories were built upon. Each year I come away a little richer. Thanks to Ken and Mother Mowery, and thanks to all that attended. I truly had a "time of my life".
In closing, Drew, leave the poor "turkey's" be, they have a hard enough time as it is!!
Will post a pic or two when I can.
Nathan
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
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Post by: Toecutter on October 07, 2008, 09:21:00 PM
Not sure if I should be offended :D
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 07, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 07, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
you are right but it is so few and far between that we all get together like this that having fun prevails over "hard core" hunting. anytime you move this many people up a mountain the deer are going to know with out a doubt something is up. we did see i think 8-10 deer in the 2 days which is pretty good. i know to d it right we need more then 2 days and we need to hunt differently but as we only had the weekend it was kind of laid back. as many have said most of us are solo hunters so this kind of group was auctually a shock to the sysetm and had to be hunted differently then normal. i would change a thing about this hunt, i loved it!
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on October 07, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 07, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on October 07, 2008, 10:59:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on October 07, 2008, 11:09:00 PM
Love the pics, love the stories, guys.
Aram...I love your sheep. :rolleyes: I gotta sew two of mine together to make one of yours!
Killdeer~ Nothing in the world is as fine as having two sheep in your sleeping bag when the November storms come howling through the woods! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Stone Knife on October 08, 2008, 05:38:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 08, 2008, 07:01:00 AM
ok Drew, now tell us the story how you suduced the camp cook! :eek: :bigsmyl:
Post by: woodchucker on October 08, 2008, 07:18:00 AM
Hmmmmm.....Maybe THAT was why Nathan calmed down so quickly after half of the "meat" dissapeared at lunch time..... :rolleyes:
Post by: woodchucker on October 08, 2008, 07:23:00 AM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 08, 2008, 07:38:00 AM
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Post by: Toecutter on October 08, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
As for the rest of you crumbs, you sure know how to make a thread take a turn for the worse real quick.
:rolleyes: ;)
Post by: Killdeer on October 08, 2008, 04:02:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on October 08, 2008, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 08, 2008, 08:32:00 PM
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Post by: drewsbow on October 08, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Brian , It was a pleasure to have met you and yours . I'm glad you like the Saluki and are getting use from it. It's a shame for such a fine bow to sit in the rack :0)Best of luck this season . Drew
Post by: adkmountainken on October 09, 2008, 10:46:00 AM
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ole Woodchucker, great friend and brother!
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Post by: woodchucker on October 09, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
This just keeps getting bigger and better every year. Rest assured,I will be back every year for as long as the Great Spirit decides to keep me on this Earth.It was great to see everyone again,just like a family reunion LOL.
Brian.....It was great to meet you Ben and E.J. and again,THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the antler handled obsidian knife you made for me.It is Truely BEAUTIFUL,and it was on display in our living room before my gear was unpacked LOL.
What made my heart glad was to see the Father-Son teams!!!!!
Aram and Ru.....I have known you both for a while now and I have watched Ru grow into a man.Watching these two was nothing short of AMAZING!!!!! They move through the woods together like a gentle breeze.The Big Bucks better look out,because if this pair gets on your trail,you're ending up over the campfire.
Jim and Joe,Drew and Adam.....My Brothers,I've watched you two hunting with your sons and it is easy to see that they are following in your footsteps.The boys are coming along very well and you both will have life long hunting companions.
Brian and Ben.....I'm glad to see that the "hook" has been slammed home!!!!! and what could be beter than a "double" catch!!!!! You both have a wonderful and unique situation.You both will follow the trail,learning as you go,working together as one. The Great One will shine upon you both.
Chris.....I just love this kid!!!!! He's like a best friend,a brother,and a son,all rolled into one!!!!! We HAVE to get together more often!!!!! If you need me,call me.....See Ya Soon!!!!!
Nathan.....My friend who shares my love of liquid libation!!!!! AND The Man Can COOK!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: We will get together again soon Brother!!!!!
and John.....A true Mountain Hunter is a rare find.Even rarer is finding one who hunts with a bow. We are so alike in our thinking,you'd think that we had known each other for years.I am glad the Great Spirit put us on the same path. I'll see you soon My Brother!!!!!
Ken.....You know how I feel Brother,Talk to ya again soon.....
:campfire: :archer: :archer:
Post by: Stone Knife on October 10, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
Post by: Osagetree on October 10, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Ken, I loved the video of you shooting War dog!
Post by: horatio1226 on October 10, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
I think he could tell I was eyeballing it.The bow looks great on Ken. Goes great with that big knife. I'm assuming that War Dog is that bow. It would be an appropriate name for it.
Brian
Post by: adkmountainken on October 10, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: allanburden on October 10, 2008, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on October 11, 2008, 01:06:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on October 11, 2008, 02:03:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 11, 2008, 05:31:00 AM
Post by: Bowspirit on October 11, 2008, 12:57:00 PM
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The best thing about this hunt was the new friends that we made and the fun we had with the old ones.That sums it up...perfectly...