Post by: Guru on December 27, 2009, 07:37:00 PM
I'll be back, gotta catch up on some family time....
Besides, I've got plenty of time to share this, and I don't want to leave out any details ;)
Post by: MJB on December 27, 2009, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on December 27, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
We know who the smart one is :biglaugh: Looking forward to the picks buddy, Sounded like allot of fun.
Tracy
Post by: Steve O on December 27, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Right from the first post he is "Lambing it" BIG TIME :banghead:
:biglaugh: Enjoy the sunshine buddy, enjoy!
Post by: Guru on December 27, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
And,No...I didn't shoot one of these....
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Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 05:43:00 AM
After reading about some of Don's hunts that he's shared with Don Thomas, in TBM, I knew he was one fella I'd like to meet if I ever got back down to Florida. I shook his hand on Saturday afternoon, and we on our way to some very "sacred" Florida hunting ground....don't even ask me what the name of the club was, because I really don't know...but it's got a long history. Land to hunt in Florida doesn't get much prettier!
I un-loaded my gear and Don into'd me to some of the guys in camp. Camp was typical of old Fl hunting camps that I've been to...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050940.jpg)
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Shortly after meeting all that were in camp that afternoon, we were dressed and off to one of Don's favorite areas to hunt at the club...."the Orange Grove"...old over grown sweet orange trees....
Working our way in....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050904.jpg)
The main course.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050905.jpg)
Hog sign was abundant and fresh...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050906.jpg)
After checking a stand in there, we got out and slowly creepped around, looking and listening for hogs. We ended up seeing 3 deer, 1 doe, one unknown, and 1 small racked buck. But for whatever reason, we never did even hear a hog that evening despite all the fresh sign....
It was still a great afternoon of hunting with a new friend. After 5 years since my last hunt in Fl, I was again hunting in Fl and loving every minute of it!
Back at camp everyone gathered, some deer were seen, some hogs as well, not shots, but everyone was smiling.
After a gourmet dinner of Don's elk burgers, Craig's pulled pork, topped off with some chocolate cake...we all ended up at the target to shoot a little....
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 28, 2009, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 06:36:00 AM
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...So for whatever reason Matt Shuster, had told Don that I was some sort of hot-shot shooter, and Don was letting everyone know. Now anyone that knows me, knows that I do take pride in my shooting, I'm no hot-shot, but I've worked hard over the years to get where I am now. Shooting in front of people doesn't bother me, in fact I really enjoy it. Nor does anyone "breaking my chops" while I'm shooting bother me....I'm usually pretty "cool under fire" so to speak....
So we gather up, several trad shooters, including Jay and Karen Campbell(I'm sure you've read about their adventures in TBM).....
Now remember, Don's telling everyone that Matt Shuster told him that bla,bla,bla.....
I totally embarrassed myself! I haven't shot that bad since the last time I was in Florida shooting with TG'er Greg Dudley! I couldn't believe how bad I shot...I mean my first shot missed the whole bag target from 25yds! After that I was all over the bag.....usually when I'm a little off...I'm just a little off and within a couple shots things get better....not so this time!
A serious case of "humble pie"!!!!
By the way....Jay Campbell edged out Don D. for the "camp champ" for the night....
The next morning after seeing where the other members where headed as not to bother them, Don and I headed out into a beautiful sunrise....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050909.jpg)
The plan was to sneak around a few spots, then about 8-9ish go stalk a feeder that member dave had told us might be worth checking out.
For my first walkabout of the morning, Don sent me out on my own to sneak around in a big loop and meet him back at the truck.
Didn't see or hear anything as far as hogs, but I did run into this guy....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050910.jpg)
Evil looking little thing...anyone know anything about them?
Hunting these swamps of the south is like walking back in time...so much history, and so much mystery.....
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We drove back out a little of the way we drove in and got out of the truck to do some still hunting, anf from a distance try to pin point exactly where the feeder was, get the wind right, and sneak in.
After slowly moving and looking several hundred yards, Don figured out exactly where Dave's feeder was. We made a big loop around to the south, got the wind in our favor and slowly moved in from about 300yds.....
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 08:07:00 AM
The closer I got, I could see that the feeder was hung on the back-side of the tree from where I was coming from. But I still had no idea how the cover was around the area, so at about 50yds. I turned and motioned to Don to ask which way....he gave me the ol' palms up and shoulder shrugg, not knowing the feeder himself.....
So little by little I closed in with every step making sure I was making the right decision to work the cover and optomize the wind direction.
At about 40 yds. I started to hear "something" at the feeder and motioned to Don pointing at my ear, then to the feeder...My heart rate was climbing! But that something could be an armadillo, opposum, turkeys, deer......
At about 30yds. I could see I'd made the right decision on the path I took to approach the area. My appoach was silent and the palmetto clumps kept me well hidden.....
At about 25 yds suddenly a hen Osceola busted out and ran for cover...Dang!
But I could still hear movement by the feeder...I crept closer.....
Two more very carefully placed steps around the palmettos revealed a floppy ear...HOGS!!!!
My heart was suddenly hammering in my chest, this is what we live for!
One more step revealed three adult hogs, and 4-5 little 15 pounders. Don had told me earlier that the club encourages member and guests to only shoot boar hogs, so I had to be careful. Anyone thats ever been around hogs knows that they never stop moving and can be hard to keep track of. The biggest was without a doubt a sow, she's the first one I saw. One of the other two was definatly a sow as well. But the other big one was undeniably a boar, and very cool looking reddish black one at that!
With all the jostling around, it's never easy to get things right for a shot when multiple hogs are involved. But after about 30 very tense seconds a lane opened up and the broadside boar....
I picked my spot low and tight and started to draw my CX shaft, tipped with 300grs. of VPA Terminator, loading the limbs on "Timex", my Kempf Kwyk Styk, hit anchor and as the string started to slip I knew my timing was bad...he stepped forward!
Post by: JoeM on December 28, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
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Post by: Bonebuster on December 28, 2009, 08:27:00 AM
Dang!!!
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 08:29:00 AM
I stepped forward, as I nocked another arrow and quickly sent another arrow into the now moving almost directly away hog. Not a shot I'd normally take, but in this situation, it neede to be done. The arrow hit him high, effecting his back end, but not fully incapacitating it. He made a valeint effort to get away, but a third arrow to the chest ended it quickly.....I walked away....
I didn't feel the need to be there when he passed. So I walked away giving thanx for the opportunity to end it quick. Sometimes thing just don't work out as we envision them....
I walked back the way I came from looking for Don and right about the time I saw him, I heard something else in the palmettos right by the feeder. I motioned to him that I heard something again, and got down on my knees to have a look...
This is what came out.....
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I smiled and motioned again to Don letting him know that I had tiny pigs in front of me....
He motioned back to try to catch one....
When I took two steps closer they laid down in an instinctual attemp to hide.....I slowly reached down and snatched up a very "squeely" about 5# hog!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050921.jpg)
"Don D"
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Very cool!!!
Post by: Randy Morin on December 28, 2009, 08:32:00 AM
Lets see some hair!!
:D
Dang...posted at the same time
Post by: drewsbow on December 28, 2009, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050931.jpg)
I came in from dead center of the pix, from behind the palmetto patch....
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A very cool looking hog....
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We loaded up, and headed for camp....but the ride back was interrupted....in a good way!
Post by: Shaun on December 28, 2009, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: Bonebuster on December 28, 2009, 08:58:00 AM
Great job on the follow up. Something only experience can bring. :thumbsup:
Post by: robtattoo on December 28, 2009, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: huckbuck on December 28, 2009, 09:14:00 AM
sharing. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: tradtusker on December 28, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
pretty looking pig country
Post by: Marty on December 28, 2009, 09:26:00 AM
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Post by: Onions on December 28, 2009, 10:39:00 AM
chris <><
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 28, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
:wavey:
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Post by: Gatekeeper on December 28, 2009, 11:35:00 AM
Congratulations on keeping your wits about you and getting a second arrow in him. It’s not a situation that any of us want to be in but it was the hand you were dealt and you played it right. :campfire:
Post by: Guru on December 28, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
Easy now Marty, at least give me a chance to do something wrong....it won't be long before I'm usually doing something I shouldn't :goldtooth:
Besides...Thomas wouldn't do that to me ;)
Sorry for the delay, I was out riding bikes with the family. Gotta keep the ol' wickets in shape to drag Marty's critters to the buggy. Gotta take care of the host :p
Sooooo, we were almost to camp and Don hits the brakes while saying..."so ya wanna try for another hog?"....silly question!!
I did have a bit of a pickle though...I only had one sharp BH left in my quiver....after what had happened earlier, I was feeling a bit "undergunned".....
I know, I know...."ya only need one"....I knew I had to make it count....I had one razor sharp Snuffer....It was on!
I easily covered the 500yds following a bare barb-wire fence row. Then at 100yds, I hit a bisecting barb-wire fence row that took me to the lone tree in the pasture. It was a raggedy looking thing about 10ft. tall, and about 8in. in dia.....but that still left me 30yds or so away from the closest pig and about 40yds from the furthest...
I stopped to grab my camera....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050933.jpg)
Then grabbed my binos to get a real good look at them to see if there was a boar in the bunch....
The 3 biggest one's, all black were all very fat sows with young. The next biggest, spotted was also a sow. But there was one, the gray one in the pic, that, had I not gotten a good look at, and if I was in s. Texas, would have swore it was a Javelina! I mean his grizzled gray hair and size were a perfect match! He was a boar!
Albiet, not very big, but if I could pull this off, I'd be proud to have him....
I played cat and mouse with them for a while trying to "hide in plain site" while maintaining a positive wind. I was close enough several times to shoot a couple of the biggest sows. But the little Javi always stayed a little too far...
Eventually they had figured out something wasn't quite right and slowly moved off into some cover...but I was right behind them.
Again, I managed to get close to one of the big sows, but never did see the Javi...but I could hear them as they moved off heading in a direction that looked to be taking them into the back part of what I thought was another pasture when I passed by earlier.....
I looped back around going slow constantly checking thw wind, and sure enough the pasture indeed did cut back it, and I saw movement up ahead......I closed within thirty yards....
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Then I got with 20yds.....
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Once again a couple of the biggest sows moved even closer and were with range......
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050939.jpg)
But that dang little "Javelina" boar hog just wouldn't come any closer than 25yds....eventually they worked there way into the swamp, and I backed out.....
I had some work to do.....
Post by: Over&Under on December 28, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Whip on December 28, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
Congratulations on a fine animal bud :thumbsup: !!
Post by: J. Cook on December 28, 2009, 01:18:00 PM
Good stuff!!!! Congrats on a cool looking Boar!
Post by: Rob DiStefano on December 28, 2009, 02:05:00 PM
congrats curt! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Big Ed on December 28, 2009, 03:54:00 PM
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Post by: IndianaBowman on December 28, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
Congrats Curt! I'm sure more will die before you head home. Good luck and be safe!
Post by: alligatordond on December 28, 2009, 05:31:00 PM
So, this Yankee calls me and wants to go hunting so I said sure, we haven't tar and feathered a yankee in quite awhile. So I meet the yankee at the convenience store, (I just followed my nose) and there he was. I was going to try and sneak up on him but being "street savvy" he quickly exited his car and started begging for his life. After he realized I wasn't going to mug him he settled down for the 15 mile trip to the camp. After we arrived in camp, I removed his front bumper from my rear bumper and introduced him to the "gang". Curt kept looking around nervously, saying something about hearing banjos. There were no banjos but he was a bit skittish. So we hit the woods...
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on December 28, 2009, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on December 28, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
Thanks for a story well told through words and pictures. I am very glad that I didn't find it until today, though, Charl... I mean Curt! ;)
Killdeer
Post by: steadman on December 28, 2009, 06:54:00 PM
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Post by: alligatordond on December 28, 2009, 07:31:00 PM
Thankfully, Curt shot a legal hog, meaning one the guide can drive to, and we were soon returning to camp. Unfortunately, I threw my shoulder out loading hogzilla for my guest and was unable to assist in the cleaning process, which disappointed me greatly. So in an effort to make this up to my friend, I went to Chef Craigs and cooked a large pot of grits so Curt would have some quality food after cleaning hogzilla. Wouldn't you know it but Curt, being the woodsman that he is, must have symbolically ate the hogs heart and liver as he cleaned the boar, because he refused my offering of grits!
Post by: jcar315 on December 28, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
Congrats on a super hog!
Post by: alligatordond on December 28, 2009, 07:40:00 PM
Curt was very thankful to have the opportunity to hunt our property when in reality I was thankful for the opportunity to enjoy his company and watch him in action.
I found Curt to be a fine woodsman and archer and one I would enjoy sharing a camp with anytime. I hope I can host him again soon either afield or afloat , chasing pigs, snook, tarpon or whatever is in season.
Post by: oneshot-onekill on December 28, 2009, 07:48:00 PM
DonD you sound like you would be a riot in any camp, never a dull moment I'll bet!
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 28, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
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Originally posted by IndianaBowman:Exactly what I was thinking Terry!!!!!!
Pulled pork for the JLMBH?
Great job Curt, thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
David
Post by: Bonebuster on December 28, 2009, 10:15:00 PM
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Post by: Guru on December 29, 2009, 05:13:00 AM
Glen, I send you the same pic bud, did you not get it?
Dang Thomas, I thought "we was tight"...right under the bus!!
So tell me a bit about this "punishment stand"
.....Sooooo, back to finish up my little adventure with Don......
The whole yankee thing started on the phone before I even got there. Then I walk up to him and he started makin' sniffin' sounds as I get closer.....I knew I was in trouble!
But it was all in super good fun....the little fellas a pretty good dude! :notworthy:
....so back at camp I'm suddenly all alone to render my hog into managable pieces for my cooler. Don't believe the whole "I threw out my shoulder" bit of Don's either....he hates hogs!
Half way thru I was treated to a phenominal breakfast! Hog sausage, bacon, some big ol' hunks of steak of some sort, eggs, biscuts, and fresh strawberrys...like I said...PHENOMINAL!!!
Once I finished up the hog, and cleaned up. I had to grab my bow and shoot a few arrows. Last night just wasn't sittin' good with me. I have to make sure....I was "OK" :archer:
Right from the first shot, everything was just fine...guess it was just a bad shooting session and a bad time to have one! For some reason Don wasn't too quick to grab his bow this time....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050951.jpg)
But right about the time I was shooting, Karen Campbell started shooting on the other side of camp. It's not everyday a guy gets to shoot with Karen Campbell!
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After shooting with Karen for about 40 minutes, we all sat down for a while to relax.....
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Then the part that I hate about any trip came...saying goodby.....
Don, As I told you when we went our seperate ways, I can't thank you enough for the great time I had with you and everyone at camp! Southern hositality at it's finest. I sure hope we can do it all again!!!!!!!
Thanks bud.......
Post by: Killdeer on December 29, 2009, 05:57:00 AM
Fine doin's down there, that's for sure. Don does sound like a feller who is easy to spend some time with, and Don, I DO like the way you tell a more believable tale. Some folks tend to prevaricate.
Killdeer :thumbsup:
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 29, 2009, 06:01:00 AM
Post by: Tdog on December 29, 2009, 06:09:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on December 29, 2009, 06:21:00 AM
No hunt for me!!
Killdeer :(
Post by: rastaman on December 29, 2009, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: Guru on December 29, 2009, 06:37:00 AM
Tucker, We'll eat good bud!
Biggster...tomorrow or Thursday bud :thumbsup:
Can't wait! :campfire:
Post by: Mike Gerardi on December 29, 2009, 06:37:00 AM
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Post by: IndianaBowman on December 29, 2009, 08:15:00 AM
Don/Marty, I'll be down in August for more gator hunting with the winner of the PBS free gator hunt, maybe we can do some swap hunting? I have close to 1000 acres of good Indiana whitetail deer ground.
Thanks to both of you for letting us live vicariously as we are sitting here in -2F wind chill!
Post by: alligatordond on December 29, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: PICKNGRIN on December 29, 2009, 08:55:00 AM
Don, Great descriptions from the guides point of view!! LOL!!
I am sure hunting with you would be a blast!!!
Post by: gregg dudley on December 29, 2009, 09:27:00 AM
Don't worry about the lousy shooting. Don D and I always bring out the best in people... :biglaugh:
I think I read about that old orange grove hot spot of Don's in an old TBM a few year's back. Good stuff!
Post by: Gapmaster on December 29, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
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So I meet the yankee at the convenience store, (I just followed my nose) and there he was.That's classic !!! :bigsmyl:
What a great story and pictures. Thank you for sharing. Gapmaster :)
Post by: Marty on December 29, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
What are we gonna do on New Years Eve at midnight?
Post by: 4runr on December 29, 2009, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: Guru on December 29, 2009, 10:02:00 AM
Marty you are too much bud :scared:
Post by: Jay Campbell JD on December 29, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 29, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Post by: Marty on December 29, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
Post by: Guru on December 29, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
I was gonna ask Don for your email to send pix and thank you for the invite to stay for another day.....it meant a lot coming from you. You all made this "yankee" feel very much at home at your "little piece of heaven". There's something so special about camps like yours.
I can't thank you all enough for the hospitality, and yes, I would luv to come back some time! Thank You,much appreciated...
Congrats to Cody, that's awesome!! Ya know I thought about that, but really couldn't tell if any were. Just don't have enough experience around hogs, and I sure didn't want to make a mistake. Any pix of Cody's hog?
Biggie, To be honest, I had no idea what Marty had in mind when he asked, but my first thought was "I plan to be sleeping at midnight"...I'm pretty boring. Besides,I plan on being worn out from killin, skinnin', and butchering hogs!!
I'll see you tomorrow!
Post by: Jay Campbell JD on December 29, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Curt, Cody and I had a chance to glass those sows for a good long while to pick out the one for him. That scruffy male was still in there, and I may chase him around this weekend. I'm lugging a bunch of camera gear out to get some turkey and pig photos for a few articles that are brewing.
You are welcome back any time, whether through Don or me. As you know, Don Davis is a great hunting companion and friend. Karen and I owe him a great deal for helping me through some rough times, getting me out of the hospital and into the woods.
I'm glad you could get down and find some success! - Jay and Karen Campbell
Post by: alligatordond on December 29, 2009, 06:27:00 PM
Don't be too hard on the little feller, ain't much bigger n a squirrel. Kinda jumpy too. Rattlers should be moving all over the place when the sun is out down there. Didn't you guys lose a Yankee to one a couple years ago, or so the story goes? Curt ain't gotta worry about the bears or panthers-they won't eat Yankees. Probably the smell.
Post by: peter c iacavazzi on December 29, 2009, 07:25:00 PM
Hmmm...you havent lived until you've seen Biggie in his "tighty whiteys"...in person...
Peter
Post by: Whip on December 29, 2009, 07:32:00 PM
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Originally posted by Killdeer:
.... Don, I DO like the way you tell a more believable tale. Some folks tend to prevaricate.
Killdeer :saywhat: Trad Gang is more than a place to visit with hunting friends. It is a place to expand ones mind! :thumbsup: :D
Post by: Steve O on December 29, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
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I don't know what you and Marty are gonna be doing at midnight but you'd better be very quiet about it, cause if you wake me up I'll stuff you both in an old tennis shoe!:biglaugh:
A good time WILL be had by all!
Post by: Mark Baker on December 29, 2009, 11:56:00 PM
I've been to that orange grove....but Don did'nt show me no feeders? Whats up with that Don? I had to work to get my mmmmisss!
It truly is a beautiful place down there. I only had a day to wander with Don, but I won't soon forget it. Fun stuff. And yes the food was incredible...and hey, that Jay Campbell can accompany on the guitar pretty good too! But he can't sing too well. Great camp in my opinion. Congrats again, Curt!
Post by: Guru on December 30, 2009, 04:44:00 AM
Don... :scared: Let's hope he's at least moved on to boxer briefs :smileystooges:
Everyone, Thanx so much for the congrats, well wishes, and fun.
You'all are the reason I'll take a chance and pull out my camera mid-stalk to take photos...I just know you'll enjoy "being there with me"! :notworthy:
Post by: Marty on December 30, 2009, 04:53:00 AM
Post by: Guru on December 30, 2009, 05:05:00 AM
Biggie's all talk, he's one of those guys that are all big and tough behind a computer screen!
When I met him last year with Terry at the Paradise...he was just like a big shy teddy bear :goldtooth:
Post by: alligatordond on December 30, 2009, 08:16:00 AM
Yep the Montanans are my favorite people and if they happen to need someone to share a camp with them, in Montana, I will make the sacrifice. (hint). And they at least will make an effort to eat their grits!
Post by: DW on December 30, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: Jay Campbell JD on December 30, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
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Post by: Jay Campbell JD on December 30, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
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Post by: Guru on December 30, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
That's a great pic Jay! I heard ya pickin', but was kinda lost around camp that night and didn't wander over to get a better listen...it was cool to hear though...
I'm about out, we'll "talk" in a couple day :pray:
Post by: Marty on December 30, 2009, 09:13:00 AM
Shhhhhhh-don't tell Guru, but this was right outside of camp last week on the main road- interrupted my wife having one of those oranges on the buggy! How many women won't put down their orange to pose with a rattlesnake?
Post by: IndianaBowman on December 30, 2009, 09:43:00 AM
I just ordered "Totch" to learn more about how you guys hunt down there in the Glades! Thanks for the recommend DonD.
Post by: alligatordond on December 30, 2009, 06:40:00 PM
Marty, You have to use that snake to scare Curt somehow. Actually he looks like good eatin size, with grits of course.
Post by: Missouri CK on December 30, 2009, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: just_a_hunter on January 01, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Todd
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Post by: alligatordond on January 01, 2010, 03:25:00 PM
Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 01, 2010, 03:39:00 PM
Tim
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