Author Topic: VA Float-in Wilderness Hunt (Update with scouting report pg3) (Read 2120 times)

Talondale · « **Reply #60 on:** October 03, 2007, 08:50:00 PM »

Here's my tenative list of what I'm bringing. I'll edit this as more things come to mind. Please post any suggestions/comments.

General Equipment:

Tent (2-man bivouac tent, but I can bring a 6 man if necessary)
Tarp
rope
Backpack stove/fuel
1 mantle propane lantern/fuel
cooking kit
5 gal collapsable water jug
folding mattock (digging latrine and firepit etc)
folding chair for around the fire
matches/lighter
small hatchet
first aid kit
life vest
trash bags/bear bag
Food/drink (details to be determined)
folding gambrel and pulleys (gotta think positive)
game bags
coolers
crock stick/file
sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
folding saw
traveling alarm clock
ballpoint pen (for filling out game tags)

Personal

hunting clothes/camp clothes
bow/arrows/quiver
compass
GPS
Daypack
Map
hygiene items
whistle
2-way Radios
knives
stool
camera
binocs
batteries
Headlamp/maglight
cell phone

Forester · « **Reply #61 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:24:00 PM »

Talondale - good list you have going there. I may swipe a copy for future reference.

I thought of a few items to list, just suggestions so ignore them if you like....a few are obvious/joking but you would be surprised at the things I have forgotten....

*Canoe

*Paddles (including an extra or two for the whole camp)

*Hunting license/fishing license

*Cell phone - as much as I hate the things, if you have reception and someone has a phone you can check the deer in and not worry about a check station upon departure (and for emergencies I guess).

*Water filter or tablets.

*Cast iron skillet and plenty o' butter

bohuntr · « **Reply #62 on:** October 04, 2007, 10:34:00 AM »

Thats some pretty country there. Looking forward to seeing more pics and hearing the story of your hunt!!! Good luck!

Talondale · « **Reply #63 on:** October 04, 2007, 11:50:00 AM »

Duane,
Cell phone is definitely a must, for the reasons you mentioned plus to keep my wife from worrying. (She's not as accustomed to adventures as I am) I may have to hike to a peak to use it though. Paleface has a filter (he has to get a new cartridge for it though). I'm also going to have to bum a canoe since the flatboat was such a hassle. I could use it if absolutely necessary but it was a lot of work. Licenses - check. Have my lifetime ( I wish they had a sportsman like GA that covered everything )

Roll Call:

Blk Dog = no reply
Hatchchaser = NAY
Always89 (and son) = YES
Paleface = (99.9% YES)
Forester = NAY
Larry247 = no reply
BigRonHuntsAlot(and guest) = maybe
UK Bowman = NAY
VA Bowbender = NAY
SRTA = NAY
JDC = no reply
atlatlzoom = no reply

always89 · « **Reply #64 on:** October 04, 2007, 01:00:00 PM »

If anyones interested, I have a chunk of land in Appomattox, VA, about 1.5 hours east of the planned area, and will be there on Wednesday, the 17th. I have sleeping room for 4 more, hot water, wood to burn,and a couple of good spots to hunt! Best of all, its free! Might save a few dollars on hotel costs.

Talondale · « **Reply #65 on:** October 04, 2007, 01:49:00 PM »

Nice gesture, Jerry. What part of Appomatox is your property on? I have a buddy who just finished a house just north of Oakville (up 26).

always89 · « **Reply #66 on:** October 04, 2007, 10:05:00 PM »

we are right on 644 east

Talondale · « **Reply #67 on:** October 14, 2007, 08:36:00 PM »

Alright guys we're down to the wire. I need to hear from any of the guys who haven't contacted me about going if you are definitely going. We have a fire ban in effect so campfires will be out. We have to use gas/liquid fuel stoves only. Looks like things are going to warm up some with chances of rain by the weekend.

Jerry PM sent.

Talondale · « **Reply #68 on:** October 15, 2007, 11:39:00 AM »

BigRonHuntAlot · « **Reply #69 on:** October 15, 2007, 02:54:00 PM »

At this point it is a Nay for me and my guest. Too many hunts and not enough Vacation Time. Hope you guys have a great time.

Forester · « **Reply #70 on:** October 16, 2007, 10:21:00 PM »

Pack your rain gear and hope! As of Tuesday evening the weatherman is calling for a chance of rain Thursday afternoon and maybe again on Friday. While camping in the rain can be trying we sure do need it. And it could make your hunting a little quieter, those leaves in the pictures look mighty crunchy. Take an extra tarp and have a good time.

Talondale · « **Reply #71 on:** October 17, 2007, 03:38:00 PM »

Go to mapquest and enter:
[1636-1899] Blue Ridge Rd
Glasgow, VA 24555, US
as your destination to get directions to the launch site. We'll meet here at 10 AM Friday morning. Rob, Jerry please give me a call this evening.

Jeff Holchin · « **Reply #72 on:** October 17, 2007, 03:45:00 PM »

This sounds like a nice adventure, and it is not THAT far from me, but I have zero vacation time left. I hope this turns into an annual event cause one of these years I'll have some vacation time and a VA license. Can't wait for the photos and stories to show up here.....

Talondale · « **Reply #73 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:15:00 PM »

I haven't heard from anyone that's supposed to be going. At this point I'm not sure if this trip is going to happen. Thunderstorms on Friday make being on the river an iffy proposition as well.

Jeff, I'm not sure if this will be an annual event. I know next year I hope to hunt out west with my Father so my time off outside of that will be limited. There's also two other VA events that are trying to become annual events and not many people have that much time off. It could be something I do in the future though.

Forester · « **Reply #74 on:** October 18, 2007, 09:49:00 AM »

I really hope this works for you Talondale. Be careful on the river if there is bad weather, but make the trip if you can. The wet leaves and passing weather fronts could make for a great hunt this time of year.

Will you go solo if it comes to that?

Good luck with all of it!

Talondale · « **Reply #75 on:** October 18, 2007, 10:50:00 AM »

Duane I'm not sure. I doubt it. The water was so low that I had to portage my boat a couple of times and that would be difficult alone. I could do it, but it would require a couple of trips each portage. Then there's the issue of being in a metal boat, on a river, during thunderstorms. 60% chance of boomers predicted and wunderground weather has them happening right when I'm supposed to be on the water. To be honest, half the fun was having other tradgangers along and it doesn't look like thats going to happen, either. If I can contact Always89 I'd just as soon use the time off closer to the rut, but haven't heard from him all week.

Forester · « **Reply #76 on:** October 18, 2007, 10:57:00 AM »

Sounds pretty sensible Chuck. No need to take risks and no need to push a hunting trip if it won't be any fun. I'm sorry I couldn't make it happen on my end but wife and family first. However it turns out I hope it's for the best for everyone.

I'm off to New York City (get a rope) in an hour. Have a good weekend whatever you do!

Talondale · « **Reply #77 on:** October 19, 2007, 12:17:00 PM »

No thunder and no rain so far. (Correction, It started raining while I was posting this)

I opted not to go today. All the gang had to either pull out or I couldn't get in contact with them. I'll try this trip again someday.

Forester · « **Reply #78 on:** October 22, 2007, 10:55:00 AM »

Sorry to hear this adventure didn't float. If you are up for company when you try again let me know.


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