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Title: 11/11/11?
Post by: DV of WI on January 18, 2011, 02:41:00 PM
I don't put much into specific dates other than  historical dates, IE 11/14 is pretty good day to hunt. While looking at the 2011 calander for next years hunting, the date sort of stood out. Friday 11/11/11 It is at the peak where I hunt and usually has activity. It could be a good date to be in the woods. So I checked, full moon is on 11/10/11?, moon set on 11/11 7:25 AM, sun rise 6:34. I hope to be on stand.
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Post by: Ricker on January 18, 2011, 02:52:00 PM
Now that is what I call pre-planning. Good thinking.
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Post by: pauljr on January 18, 2011, 02:54:00 PM
Lord willing ill be in a tree  ;)    ;)
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Post by: maineac on January 18, 2011, 03:44:00 PM
Seems like an 11 pointer might be in your future.
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Post by: Pat B on January 18, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
Six hours before or after moon set should be prime feeding time as per the solunar table.
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on January 18, 2011, 03:53:00 PM
I have had more luck with a rising moon. But for that day it's 20+minutes after hunting hours. I think the 10Th would be the better day to hunt..
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Post by: ron w on January 18, 2011, 03:58:00 PM
Are you kidding me......I just can't plan or think that far ahead. I'm hope'n I'm able to get out of bed that day and hunt or do anything else for that matter!!!   :dunno:
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Post by: on January 18, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
And to think there are those that are predicting that a great hunting day in the middle of the rut is going to be the end of the world.  The numbers are for astrology wackos, but the full moon the second week of November is for bow hunters.  This year the rut was off and so was the full moon.
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Post by: Steve H. on January 18, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
A prize to the TradGang member who makes a BG kill on or closest to 11:11 on 11/11/11.  Honor system and accurate watches applies!
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Post by: Mudd on January 18, 2011, 06:07:00 PM
BG kill?

I don't know what this one is.

Please enlighten me.

Thank you!

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Rick Butler on January 18, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
If I'm not mistaken the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th month in the year 1918 was when the Armistice was signed ending WW I. Thus was born Veterans Day.
Just a bit of trivia but my Grandfather was a  doughboy, and a veteran of trench warfare in France, and that date held special meaning to him.  I'll be in the woods that day but at the 11th min.of the 11th hour, I'll will pause and say a silent prayer.
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Post by: Steve H. on January 18, 2011, 06:32:00 PM
BG = Big Game, Mudd.  Try to keep up or you'll have to sit at the children's table....
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Post by: tradshooter on January 18, 2011, 06:38:00 PM
I will plan on being in the hills hunting on  11-11-1011 I'll figure on something great happening. Also Rick at the appointed time as you indicated I will also pause and say a prayer like you. My Grandfather was also a doughboy in France during WWI. When I hunt I always take in my heart and mind those vets who served and those who gave their all. I think of my old army buddies and all those who serve now. Every hunt is always successful and because of our vets then and now, I can still hunt. I am thankful and in good company.
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Post by: Two Wolves on January 18, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
At 48, I'm still at the "children's table", as far as Trad Archery goes. I hope to be ready to make the switch from "training wheels" to the bows of my fore-fathers. That would be a great day to slay my first Trad deer!
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Post by: Gene Wensel on January 18, 2011, 10:08:00 PM
I missed a really big (170" class) 6x6 buck this past season on 10/10/10. He jumped the string, spun away and my arrow passed along side what was a split second before a broadside buck. Otherwise I would have had him. So much for predictions :>(
Title: Re: 11/11/11?
Post by: DV of WI on January 18, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
Mr. Wensel up to that moment in time he was all yours, which aren't they all until we actually have to. Now your have 11/11/11 to make it all better with that specific deer.
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Post by: Ky Double Lung on January 18, 2011, 10:41:00 PM
Take the whole week off and be on stand as much as possible!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Burnsie on January 18, 2011, 11:55:00 PM
I think I will also put my tree stand 11 feet, 11 inches off the ground just for good measure.
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on January 19, 2011, 12:29:00 AM
Hey guys, 11/11/11 is Veterans Day. I will also be out hunting in  Honor of my Veteran  family members, friends, buddies and other Veterans.  God Bless them all for they gave us this freedom to do as we will. Don
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Post by: centaur on January 19, 2011, 08:23:00 AM
And have an 11 point bruiser stand for the shot at 11 paces. I'm liking the rhythm of all this...
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Post by: greyghost on January 19, 2011, 08:31:00 AM
Veterans day first.

Then on 11/11/11 an 11 pointer at 11 feet 11 inches at 11 AM.


Earl
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Post by: on January 19, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
OK-- let's really clinch it: on 11/11/11, we will be exactly 11 feet off the ground in a treestand, shooting arrows that weigh 11gpi, at a deer that comes in at the 11:00 position. We will all wear size 11 boots, regardless of our actual size, and we will endlessly and silently chant "eleveneleveneleven.." That should be as close to a sure thing as possible. Also, only shoot a deer with 11 points. Let me know how it goes.
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Post by: KumaSan on January 19, 2011, 08:54:00 AM
I marked my calendar for 11/11/11. Hope I get the buck Gene missed.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on January 19, 2011, 03:33:00 PM
DV of WI,this is your 111th post...
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on January 19, 2011, 03:48:00 PM
This is too weird. The weatherman is calling for 11 degrees where I hunt on 11/11/11.  :rolleyes:
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Post by: chad graham on January 19, 2011, 03:51:00 PM
add the year you were born to how old you will be this year and see what you come up with. mine 1971 and i will be 40,71+40=111!i told my wife this past season on 10-10-10 i was going to harvest a ten point,i took a six point!
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Post by: Tom on January 19, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
CG- Adding 1951 and 60 also gives me 111-pretty darn scary. But will try to hunt this Veterans Day, just as I have in many years in the past, to give a moments reflection to veteran family members and all who have served.
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Post by: on January 19, 2011, 07:10:00 PM
I will hold the bow back for 11 seconds, on THE 11 yards out, 11 feet up, at 11:11:11A.M. DEER. i will wait for 11 minutes before i start down the blood trail, and I will wait until 11;11;11 PM to call in to the confirmation number.  No wait, I am going to shoot the first deer that comes by next year and I will either be chasing turkeys or pheasants by 11:11::
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Post by: DV of WI on January 19, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
Now that is interresting, wasn't planned to be my 111 post. Must be all in the numbers. Yes, it will time to reflect for those who have given so much first.
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Post by: DV of WI on January 19, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
Born in 62 will be 49 =111
Started the 11-11-11 post which was my 111 post.
Maybe I should play the lottery this Saturday.
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Post by: gregg dudley on January 19, 2011, 10:40:00 PM
Didn't have any luck on 1/11/11...maybe 11/11/11 will be better.
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Post by: misfire on January 20, 2011, 08:52:00 AM
Looking back on some of the notes I have. On 11/11/09 I took a 5 pt. On 11/11/10 I took a doe. Both of them were taken from the same tree stand standing in the same spot. Lord willing I know where I'll be on 11/11/11.
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Post by: D. Key on January 20, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
Sounds like a plan.  11/11/11 sit all day; shoot an 11 pointer at 11:11 AM.  Nothin could be better.  Best of luck.
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Post by: Two Arrows on January 20, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Weatherman is calling for 11 inches of snow that day.
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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on January 20, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
Unless my wife passes, I'll never hunt 11/11....it's her birthday!
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Post by: rraming on January 20, 2011, 10:27:00 AM
My big day will be 12/12/12 - hope it goes better than Gene's 10/10/10
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Post by: ch1ch2 on January 20, 2011, 12:13:00 PM
If I cannot be hunting on 11-11, I will be enjoying 11 bottles of beer.
(not really I rarely drink, but I thought it sounded good)
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on January 20, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
All right Steve I'm on. I got my vacation day in and already know what stand my size 11's will be in.
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Post by: Zbone on January 21, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
Dodged 10/10/10 without getting hitched but now the girlfriend wants to get married 11/11/11. Said ain't no way, Veterans day is always peak rut in my area so I'll be busy that day...8^) Have it now postponed at least until 12/12/12...    :)
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Post by: DV of WI on October 16, 2011, 11:52:00 PM
Well We are Closer. I hope for a NW wind and sitting in a stand in IL.
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Post by: Hot Hap on October 17, 2011, 01:33:00 AM
Haven't you lads heard that the world is going to end on Oct. 21st. No need for planning. Hap
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Post by: Blackstick on October 17, 2011, 05:34:00 AM
That's the last day of early bow season in Indiana.
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Post by: stringstretcher on October 17, 2011, 05:47:00 AM
This is spooky.  I got chills and shaking...
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Post by: hayslope on October 17, 2011, 06:20:00 AM
It should be a good day for Migrabill - maybe he'll add to this post and explain..........
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Post by: Featherbuster on October 17, 2011, 06:50:00 AM
Looks like you will be shooting an 11pt at 11:11am at 11 yards.
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Post by: TIM B on October 17, 2011, 02:42:00 PM
I'm taking off the 9th and 10th along with the 11th just to be on the safe side- MO gun season starts on the 12th and the week before the guns start banging has always been my favorite week to bowhunt!
TIM B
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 17, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
11 has always been my lucky number too. How do I get another buck tag????
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Post by: Dirtybird on October 17, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
Tom you have to drive to Ohio and get your tag. LOL
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Post by: PA stickbow boy on October 17, 2011, 04:20:00 PM
I'm going to use my 111# pound bow that day   :archer2:
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Post by: Can Hahaka on October 18, 2011, 08:59:00 AM
November 11th has some history to it. It is obviously Armistice Day. It was the day of the deadly storm that killed many duck hunters on the Mississippi River. It was the day the Edmond Fitzgerald sank on gitchee gomee (my best day ever hunting ducks).

This year it may bring me a buck of a lifetime. A special day for me to be afield.
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Post by: Jack Denbow on October 18, 2011, 03:01:00 PM
I killed my first bow killed buck on 11-11-69 so 11-11 has always been special to me. The Good Lord willing I will be out there on 11-11-11.
Jack
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Post by: Mark Baker on October 18, 2011, 03:14:00 PM
You know...you have to hit quartering away in the llth rib, and get 11 inches of penetration (which is what will happen with bow creep after holding for 11 seconds, and going through your 11 long mental checklist before dropping the string)  

Me, I think I'll start writing down 11 excuses to use ahead of time...just in case.
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Post by: huntmaster80 on October 18, 2011, 05:27:00 PM
Let's hope we can be on stand at 11:11 on 11/11/11 and have an 11 pointer at 11 yards!!!!  Now that would be crazy.
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Post by: Jon J Johnson on October 18, 2011, 05:33:00 PM
And I in 61...and am 50.
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Post by: Bladepeek on October 18, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
And at 11:00 AM in Germany on 11/11/11 people will be celebrating Fasching. I celebrated the start quite often, but don't remember too much of them   :D
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Post by: Zbone on October 18, 2011, 10:09:00 PM
I begin 4 weeks vacation 25 hours from now and Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM, I'll be thinking of this thread, that is unless I have an eleven point standing in front of me...8^)

BTW, I won't be at the alter...8^)
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Post by: RC on October 19, 2011, 11:20:00 AM
One thing for sure...when you shoot your 11 point on 11/11/11 at 11am at 11 yards he will only run 11 yards after the shot and stand there 11 seconds then fall over. He will break your arrow leaving you with 11 good ones from the dozen you bought that took 11 days to get to you.RC