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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: KellyG on August 26, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
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Who would be interested in a bunny hunt; say in late Jan? I want to post this now just to see who might be interested and so I don't forget with the excitement of redeploying home sometime soon. I think the Milford lake or Tuttle Creek lakes would be good bunny ground and lots of public hunting. I could provide the hot coco. Heck I am blessed with a deer lunch would be on me too. I know it is really early yet but I think dropping the bug in yalls year now might get some of you thinking about it.
Happy hunting and God Bless,
Kelly
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I would be interested.
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A couple of years ago we did one at the north end of Perry near Valley Falls. It was a blast. I don't remember who cooked up all the Venison that cold morning, but it was melt in your mouth delicious! Count me in, unless something come up I'm not expecting.
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Well then after I get back, say in late November we can try and pin a date. One more was all I was needing.
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Sign me up twice!!
I was at the Bunny Stomp Ksbowman mentioned and he is right - it was a blast.
Please keep me in the loop. If I don't have a shootable bow, I will serve as a Human Beagle.
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That would be fun, and its not that dar of a drive for me.
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Well its on the other side of the state but count me in!
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Me me me me me me me! I try and get back to visit up there often. I'll come up the excuse of going to a Cats' game or something and head up there then. Be good to get to The Nocking Point again too.
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Considering that I normally work Sat and Sun. If I can get off work I would come.
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i'll go just let me know when and i'm in
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well I better kill a big deer, and do some scouting on those areas for some good bunny grounds I know of one I have hit for deer with my son on Milford. I will get with yall and anyothers say late Nov early Dec and see what works for yall.
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We were short on rabbits last time but long on good food and fun. :D
Count me in if I don't have to work.
(I'll bring along a bow for ya Vince if you need one...)
Oh, and my frying pan,seasoning and olive oil if someone has any extra venison again... ;)
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That would be a blast if I could make it. Would be nice to meet some fellow TG'rs.
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Sounds good, I'd be in.
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Sounds like a lot of fun. I'll be there if it fits into my work schedule, heck I might even take a vacation day if it turns out to be on a weekend I'm scheduled to work.
Thanks,
Huck
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Well this should be fun, when state side I live in the small town of Riley between both of those lakes. Now the pressure is on me and my son to get a deer when I get back.
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Someone has to drive Ben so count Me in also.
Hopefully the Rabbit numbers are better there than they have been on the eastern part of the state.
bretto
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Bretto, I don't know of anyone who hunts them at all around here. I guess the bobcats and yotes keep the down but I have seen lots of bunnies and tree rats, I bet some will be taken.
If you did not have to buy a FT Riley license I would say we would go there, I know there are lots of bunnies, squirrels, yotes, cats and birds. Not to mention deer and elk, but those will be out of season buy then.
I hope to see all of you there, it will be great to share a camp fire with other hunters for a change.
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I've always had a great time with TradGanger's. I'm sure this won't be any different regardless of the game taken.
Keep us posted on dates and have a safe return home.
bretto
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Hey brett,
Should we start gettin' the menu ready for this doins...?
Venison chops and eggs like last time?
:campfire:
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Kelly let me know when cause I'll bring some deer up to help out I have plenty to share
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You bet Paul!!! I'll bring the big skillet next time.
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Originally posted by bretto:
You bet Paul!!! I'll bring the big skillet next time.
You have a BIGGER skillet...! :eek:
We're going to need a bigger stove...
:)
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I will try and bring my brother and 2 nephews with me. Sounds like we are going to have fun.
If anyone remembers what I look like, you had better bring a big skillet!
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Well bunnies beware in January.
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Kepp me posted, I'm very interested.
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I'm envious already .My dad lives in Manhattan . I love that country around there. But It's a long drive from my place ! Ha!
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Count me in. Always up for a good day of hunting.
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STOOOOOPPPP!
I am supposed to be working and now all I can think about is the previous Bunny Non-Stomp and what a blast it was.
I will be there Lord willin' and the creek don't rise.
All you guys and gals should bring your contact info so I can weasel some shooting into my state work travels.
va
ps - Paul - I have a bow in the works but if it shoots I will be VERY suprised. It is a challenge.
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va, are You the Guy that had the string come off the selfbow last time?
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Oh don't You worry Glenn I got a big Skillet. LOL
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I'm in.
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Keith that is a long drive but you are more then welcome.
Well ok things to look forward to.
Coming home
some deer hunting with the son, and fishing with the daughter,
coming home,
Christmas,
coming home
start of the 2012 tradbow swap, and a bunnystomp
oh did I mention coming home.
Like I said in late November after I attempt my first marathon, I will see what date works for the most of you in mid to late Jan.
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Be safe Kelly. Like they say " There's no place like Home"
Looking forward to meeting everyone. This will be a great time!!
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Absolutely!
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Kelly, Be safe and God's speed getting home.
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Yep, Stay safe Kelly and we will see you in January :thumbsup:
I can bring some meat too.
Tracy
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In case anyone from Kansas or nearby missed this.
TTT
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Sounds like fun! I think the bunnies in Kansas have gotten smart and moved to Suburbia. I see one occasionally when deer hunting, but we could sit on my porch and get plenty of shooting, LOL!
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Same way at My house Chip. They know every hole close by too.
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I'm in. Maybe i'll bring some duck if anyone can stand the taste enough to enjoy it.
My old man always says the only way to cook duck is....wrap it in bacon, throw it on the grill, cook it, give the duck to the dog and eat the bacon.....
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Well glad to see yall are interested and I like duck. Well more than a day but less then 2 weeks I should be hunting deer in KS to try and get some meet for the hunt. :)
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Monday "bump" from work...
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Won't throw a "Husker" out will you? I'd love to join you.
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Come on down Earl...! We'll feed ya enough to make it worth the drive. :campfire:
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heck no earl. It will be in January sometime let me get back to the states and get settled and some time after Thanks Giving I will see whats good for most. I want be deer hunting this weekend but should be by next though. :)
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Let me know if you need some venison. My neighbor shot a deer this weekend with a smoke pole and gave me most the meat. I also have two tags I'm hoping to fill. Should be a good time! :thumbsup:
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bretto - YES I had a bad nock on a cane arrow and cut my bowstring. I also missed the bag target at 15 feet and... probably a bunch of other embarrassing stuff.
I resigned myself long ago to be 'entertainment value' rather than 'productivity value'.
Cannot wait.
Oh Wait! do we have a date yet?
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nope not yet va, it will be in January sometime, I figured most would be chasing deer, and I would be spending most of my time with my family and chasing a few deer until then. But if yall have a date in mind put it out there. Does not hurt, I just will not know much until I get back and spend a few months with my wife and kids.
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My vote is for a warmer day in january lol :smileystooges:
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Originally posted by Jake Fr:
My vote is for a warmer day in january lol :smileystooges:
I'm with Jake :biglaugh:
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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OK I will start looking at dates for this soon. I am thinking towards the end of the month. I need to get out and look at the public land here and see where the bunnies are. I know of some good stuff just need to go and look and make sure it has not change much while I was gone.
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You might want to wait till after all the deer seasons are over...?
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the last weekend or first in feb would probly be the best time for it usually nice and cold then
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Sounds like fun!
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28th sounds great.
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well How about a tentative date of 28 January? That is a Saturday.
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January 28th sounds great to me, it's my weekend off so it makes it easy.
Sounds like it's going to be a great time.
See you all there,
Huck
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Oh and I almost forgot, Kelly I hope you made it home without incident and are enjoying time with your family.
Thanks for all you do.
Huck
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Thanks Huck. I sure did. Hope to see you all there.
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I'm in, I also attended the get together that ksbowman mentioned. It was a great time!! Please keep me informed.
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The 28th sounds good to me.
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I will see if I can get Mike from"the Nocking Point" (sponser here) to tag along with me. If anyone needs any supplies he carries, I will start a spreadsheet if needed.
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28 Jan? Sounds fun to me if I can get away. I need to get some more GL from Mike anyway. It's a hassle to order it with it being flamable and all.
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That date works for me also I'll be ready
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Tripper comes out of the woodwork!! How You been?
Jan. 28th will work for Me. Hope everyone is having a great hunting season.
bretto
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Well I hope it is a sign of things to come but I have been jumping bunnies on the Fort where I deer hunt. I just hope the other public areas off the Fort are holding them. If so it should be really good.
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Well I have a large deer roast that I will put on the smoker for the hunt but since it is from a big ole rutting buck, the burgers might be a better Ideal.
I have been seeing a lot of bunnies around, I just need to go out and check the areas we can hunt. Hope all are having as good a season I am.
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My schedule is changing. It looks like I will be able to make it. Is this still planned for tuttle creek?
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Are there a campground available or is this a day hunt? What's everyone's plans?
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I passed on a big bunny last week near Valley Falls. 10 yards. I hope the yotes don't get him. He was a big one.
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Well there are camp grounds but I was thinking a day hunt. Plus if you just need a place to park a camper I have plenty of room, and some floor space.
Tuttle or Milford, I may try and get some private property. I will try and scout out the areas in Jan just to see where I find the most bunnies. I seen 3 bunnies today in fact.
I will throw a deer roast on the smoker, for lunch.
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If it's around Tuttle or Milford there is camping avaliable. Bring a tent/camper/tarp, etc. For what it's worth, Pot 1 over in Pot county has some rabbits on it. There are also several WIHAs (specifically the one over in north central Pot Co) that will still be open that are good sized and have some rabbits that I've chased before. And the occasional Prairie Chicken too.
If I get to make it up from Arkansas I'll camp somewhere and make a couple days of it. However it goes, I won't be hurting for stuff to do up in the Manhattan/Randolph/Wamego/Westmoreland block.
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Have fun folks.
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looking forward to it see you all there.
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I just took the 27th off so I'll have plenty of time to get there and get comfortable. Let me know if you need me to bring anything.
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Timber Creek at Milford is a good place for camping that comes to mind....I have had deer camp there a few times. Minutes from public hunting.
Just throwing out ideas.
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It's not really my cup of tea anymore....but if anyone is crazy enough to hang out with my younger brother....you could end up sleeping on the sidewalks of aggieville!!!
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Ok Here is what I was thinking. We meet up at my place. I live in the Riley so I am between milford and tuttle. My neighbor is a game warden and I have him on the look out for good bunny populations also.
I will get out after the rifle deer season and walk some of the public areas that I know of. Heck we could hit milford in the am eat lunch and the hit some of the tuttle areas.
If any of you have a camper and want to park it along the side of my house I have room. If in a pinch you want to sleep on the couch let me know.
I will put a roast on the smoker for lunch.
I am a fly by the seat kind of person on things like this, so I will come up with a loose tentative plan. It can and will most likely change once we have first contact with the bunnies.
any suggestions, questions or must put them up here.
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Sounds good to me send the address.
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I may have "camped" on the streets in the Ville a few times in the summer. It's a little chilly for that in January. But, those days are (mostly) in the rearview mirror.
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Heck lab love you are not that far at all. I would say 2.5 hours south of me on 77.
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Thats about right, my son use to go to Kstate so we came up that way alot.
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Man, if i move anywhere its going to be to kansas. I love the people there and definatly love the land. good luck on your rabbit hunt guys
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instinctive come on out
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ALRIGHT! sorry for the caps but i am excited.
KellyG you keep on stirring the pot so us lazy guys can have fun. Many thanks.
I will be there and may drag a couple of neices/nephews if they will put down the Xbox remote.
I can't shoot but I know how to have good clean fun.
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Kelly
Looking forward to it, hitching a ride with lablover, should be one heck'ova trip.
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Well glad to hear it Pepper. It should be fun.
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Va bring them up, how old are they?
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Kelly - they are mid-school kids. Lots of fun. can't wait (i can't cant either).
va
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I think I might go out and see what what kind of bunny sign I can find this weekend.
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So, did ya see anything...?
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Must be still looking...or counting all the rabbits.
Well, I renewed my hunting license, the triumph of Hope over Experiance...
:)
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I have not made it out to the areas yet Paul. I have been trying to get my son his deer. I have areas in mind just need to go look.
I did do a test run on my smoker with a deer roast and it turned out oh so good. I used a onion rub, plus it was back strap so that helps.
I have a big neck roast I am going to smoke. I may bake it the night before and let it smoke while we hunt. Mine is a wood so I have to load it up with the wood and let it do its thing.
I am really looking forward to the hunt. Less then a month to go.
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Good luck hunting with your son.
Last day is today but I'm workin'...
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Paul we went out last night and this morning. No luck. His buck season is over. We will cheat durning the extended season.
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Hope he gets one.
I'm eating tag soup this year myself...
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I'll eat tag soup with you Paul, it tastes better when somebody else is eating it too!
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Oh he may get a doe yet. If he gets time to go during this extended doe season. I am pulling stands tomorrow we won't hunt the fort until turkey season.
Funny thing is that he said he watched about 5 bunnies play out in front of his stand that last morning he went out.
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Are you good on venison Kelly? Is there anything I could do to help?
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Not that I can think of, I have plenty of venison.
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Ok here is Pics I took out scouting for bunnies.
This is some edge cover, did not see any bunnies but seen a few tree rats and bunny poo.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-5592-1326053087843.jpg)
all of this is public, and there is a couple of uncut Milo and bean fields
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-3327-1326053264587.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-4022-1326053209620.jpg)
Might even put up a bird or two in this area.
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Thanks for the pics!
That looks like good bunny habitat, and one of my favorite fishing holes is to the right of the last pic, on the bend in the river.
Never been on top that bluff, a neat perspective, Thanks.
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I have walked that bottom a little and hunted that creek some in the past. I have never been up on this piece. I did find a great place for a stand that I could canoe too.
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We got a time and place for meeting up yet..?
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well I thinking my house in riley it is only about 20 minutes from there. Then we can then decide if some want to car pool, Now what time would yall like to meet up. I can also get direction up here for anyone who just wants to meet there. Just let me know.
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I went to RMSG (Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear) Saturday and matched some arrow to one of my Silvertip just in time for this hunt. Got some VPA bunny busters, those look like they'll put a hurting on a bunny.
I don't have a preference on a meeting time. I'm heading that way a day or two early so I can cut some Osage. Directions would be a good idea. I know where Ft. Riley is, so it shouldn't be to hard to find right? I can't wait! Thank you Kelly for putting together!
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Ok I thin a role call is need Just post here letting me know you are planning on coming and I will PM Directions to my house. If we meet at my place say 8 we could be hunting by 8:30 easy enough. Or if that is to early or late let me know.
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I'll be there Kelly.
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Bretto can't go without me! There wouldn't be anyone else to watch him and that's my weekend to do it.
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Been planning on it and turned down work so I can go... :)
0800 sounds OK to me.
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Kelly - got your PM. Thanks
I will be there!
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Ben, You just make sure You have Your permission slip from Shirley when You get in the truck.
This will be a fun gathering for sure. Thanks for putting it together Kelly.
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Let's get this back on page one.
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I'm in and would like some directions Kelly.
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For what it is worth, the new Kansas Monster Buck Classic is that weekend in Topeka. The KBA is going to be there too. I could see making Topeka and the Bunny Harvest a package deal!
Also- could we re-post this Bunny Hunt with a New Post- with details. Kind of hard to get through 8 pages to figure it all out.
Hope to see you guys
Dan
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TTT...
back up for Friday.
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Ok I sent pm's out with my address if you are coming and need my address let me know. Oh I will get yall my cel number also
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Hope you guy's have a great time stalking those wabbits. Someone please take pics so I can live through ya'll.
-Jeremy :coffee:
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I'm still planning on coming Kelly.
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Got the PM. See ya'll next week...
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looks like I am counting about 8 of you so far. If you don't post here come on anyway, I am just trying to get and Ideal of how many so I can insure I got enough meat. I am not a beer drinker so if you want that bring it. I should have some sweet tea and sodas. If you have side you want to bring do so, if not don't worry about it. I know some are traveling a few hours.
I will start the roast in the oven, then put it on the smoker in the morning just before we leave out to hunt. It is lager then I remember so I want to be sure it is ready for lunch.
I can't wait to see yall this weekend. Oh let me know if any are wanting to come up the night before.
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Anybody want a ride? I'll be coming out of goddard, going through wichita, newton, then 50 east to 77. I'll buy gas, you provide breakfast!
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Planning on being there. Sorry been on vacation the last week. No computer on board ship.
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I'm jealous, but I doubt I'll get up there for it. Wish I could but it's not gonna happen.
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That is ok lablover, if more show up that is ok. I was just trying to make sure I have enough for lunch but the roast I have I just weighted on my fish scale at about 8lbs. That is less then half the neck off that buck.
I am getting excited. I really am not a seasoned trad hunter yet so I will be asking a lot of questions from yall about quivers and such.
Man it is this weekend awesome.
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Sorry guys I won't be able to make it Saturday after all. My oldest grandaughters birthday party is Saturday and I need to be there. Have fun and shoot a buuny for me. Good luck and take lots of pictures.
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I'm new too Kelly. I bought some arrows at RMSG on the 14th and hoping they come in so I can use my heavy Silvertip. Other wise I guess I'll just old faithful. I'm coming down Friday, trying to get a hold of some people to see if they have Osage hedge they don't want. Can't wait!
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I can't make this one guys.
I am swamped at work, and will be there.
Everyone have a fun, safe time!
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Jon if I remember I'll throw in a split or two of osage.
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Originally posted by Balding Kansan:
Jon if I remember I'll throw in a split or two of osage.
WOW THANK YOU! :notworthy: I can already tell this is going to be a great time! :campfire:
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snakebit if you need a place to lay your head let me know I can put you on the couch.
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PM sent Kelly
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I'm not gonna be able to make it as well I was informed last night as I was getiing my stuff ready that my daughter has a cheer thing and I will be their is what my wife said so I gues I'm gonna go to a cheer thing good luck fellas
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Well I hope all of you who can't make it get out and find some bunnies soon.
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Kelly,
PM sent.
Huck
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If I sent you my address and did not give you my cell shoot me a PM so I can fix that.
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Bummer Jake,
I remember when my daughter was in "cheer"...
Spent a looong day in Johnson Cty. at one of those events.
I could actually feel the testosterone bleeding from my ears. :eek:
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Ok so this is going to be my first bunny stomp, and I was thinking... Do you wear a bird vest to carry the bunnies/squirrels in while we are hunting? Probably a dumb question but I'm getting ready to head east and was wondering what you guys use to carry the animals while we hunt.
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Originally posted by snakebit40:
Ok so this is going to be my first bunny stomp, and I was thinking... Do you wear a bird vest to carry the bunnies/squirrels in while we are hunting? Probably a dumb question but I'm getting ready to head east and was wondering what you guys use to carry the animals while we hunt.
Well, to be honest Jon, on the last one none of us saw any rabbits... :rolleyes:
But bringing a game vest would be a good idea.
Optimistic... but a good idea. :)
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I will be wearing my orange vest.
Oh I cheated tonight and just pulled this out of the oven. I will put it on the grill tomorrow to smoke in some more flavor.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_0296.jpg)
Man now it I can keep from nibbling it.
I am so excited! See yall in the am.
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Ok I think we had fun, and no bunnies were harmed in the gathering of this bunny stomp.
We saw 8 or so wabbits in the AM and 4 shots were taken, and about 7 quail were jumped.
Here is a pic of the happy hunters at the end of the AM hunt minus me in the pic.
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I got a pic with me in it minus 2 (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_0300.jpg)
Here is the line to my right in the AM.
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then to my left.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_0298.jpg)
Oh the money shot.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_0301.jpg)
There was also a duck decoy that met the same fate.
But the best shot had to go to Paul for his killer shot on a little yellow rubber ducky we jumped from the thick brush from the edge of the field.
Thanks all for coming I really had a blast.
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No wonder we didn't kill any rabbits when you guys start drinking 'stones that early!
Thanks everyone. It was a blast.
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Thanks for getting us all together for the day Kelly. I had a great time, got to hunt some new country as well as eat a fine lunch in the company of good folks.
:thumbsup:
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Thanks Kelly for hosting the bunny stomp and the wonderful lunch. Can't wait to try it again sometime!
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Thanks Kelly! It was a blast. I forgot to grab myarrows and quiver in the back of one of the trucks. PM me if you fund them please. Thanks
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I think I left them in Vince's truck
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I think Kelly has them at the house Jon. Vince spotted them when we unloaded in the afternoon.
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Glad all of you yall had fun. I went out and found another area that looks promising for bunnies around Tuttle so just let me know when yall want to do it again.
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snakebit40,
I got your PM, I will get them too you ASAP.
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Kelly thanks for a great time and some great hunting. The lunch was fantastic. Looking forward to next year.
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Well maybe we can get togather for some stump shooting before then.
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KellyG and the Non-rabbit shooting gang -
I had a wonderful time and ate more than my share of the food.
Jon - keep in mind that Kelly will claim your quiver and arrows were in my truck and I will claim I left them at his place. No telling who really has them but don't let Paul slip under the radar.
Maybe late March or early April we can wand up your way and walk around a little.
va
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Originally posted by KellyG:
Well maybe we can get togather for some stump shooting before then.
Heck, the beer cans are always in season... :)
And they don't move as fast as the rabbits. ;)
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Kelly
Sounds like you guys has a great time.
Sorry I didn't make it, I am trying to avoid shoulder surgery, and am off the bow for another few weeks.
Congratulations on a great day.
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Pepper it was a great time. The only thing I would change is maybe add a big fire to sit around over lunch.
VA I know I seen them in the bed of your truck at one point. :)
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I'm sure we can find a ton of beer cans at cheney. Not sure of rabbits, or duck decoy's. Kelly if we'd had a fire we would have never made it back out for the afternoon.