weekend Tradganger hunt Oct 4 and 5

[Adirondackman]

Looking forward to hunting with you guys. I have a feeling that someone will make meat this year. Ken sure is right about the mast crops this year. Nuts everywhere.

[woodchucker]

Black Squirrels BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!      

[Toecutter]

John, I have the same feeling about someone making meat this year...also about there being a bunch of nuts in the woods (at least when we get there)    

Chris, er Kermit, I might have to put you as three  

[adkmountainken]

got a good pic of an ole doe on my trail cam which Killdeer has dubbed Ma Barker! notice the 1/2 ear and big lump on her head, ain't she purty!!!!
 

[Toecutter]

First you called her my girlfriend, now you say she aint pretty.       , the reason she snorted at me for so long last year was I clipped her ear for her. I could have taken her If I "wanted" but I just wanted a souvenir   :rolleyes:  . that's the story and I'm sticking to it!

[George D. Stout]

That's the opening weekend of the Pa. season. I'll be skulking around the woods here in Bedford County.   Enjoy...I know it will be a great adventure 8^).

[Bowspirit]

Alright, I think it's time everyone listed what tackle they'll be bringing to the hunt. Always interesting to see everyone's tastes and what works for them. Guess I'll start.

-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...

[woodchucker]

I'm bringing "Old Grizz".....

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!!!!!          

[Bowspirit]

Figured I'd throw in last year's group pic...getting all nostalgic...

 

[horatio1226]

My setup:

 
Cedar arrows made by me with copperhead cresting and 125gr Snuffers

 
Bow made by V-Archer from this gang.62" and 52#@28. Skinned by me

 
 

Knife made by Jeremy and sent to me in the Tradgang Knife Swap
 

[woodchucker]

Wow!!!!! That picture brings back memories!!!!!  

[Stone Knife]

Joe and I will be shooting our Bear Grizzly's, I will have four Fletch GT3555 topped off with some Bear heads compliments of our host Ken. Joe will be shooting some compressed cedars that I made topped off with some Black diamond heads he will also have a couple HH 5/16 shafts with the same head, of course he is all ready whining for some of the Bear heads but I feel the Zwickey's will suite his setup better.

[Aram]

No bow for me this year. I'll be practicing my Half Nelson (full Nelson on black bear.)   :rolleyes:    

[drewsbow]

I'll have my 42# Abbott longbow and my Saluki longbow 55# , mfx 400 and axis 400 arrows . I have a bottle or two of purple hooch set aside for the hunt.
 
      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)

[adkmountainken]

Arm,
    you have to bring your sheep cape, we need to get the picture that was lost last year.

[adkmountainken]

ok so far here are the definates.
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

[adkmountainken]

many are asking what to bring, in short the answer is just yourself and a BIG appetite. myself and my mother will supply anything you need and i know Toecutter is bringing a lot of food. i just want everyone to relax, hunt hard, have fun and enjoy each others company. this will be the first hunt for Horatio, his son and a frind of his, also Joes first offical archery hunt allthough he is a regular at Shawns bunny hunt. if anyone has anything that they think might help a first year hunter out please bring it for them. i am again very excited to see friends new and old!!! please send me a pm with any and all questions you have.

[Toecutter]

Ok, so here it is... I hope this works     Not gonna say what this is in case It doesn't show up. This is my first attempt to post pics (thanks Brian)Here goes

[horatio1226]

You guys feel free to tell me what to bring. I really don't know what I'll need for the hunt other than my archery gear and some warm clothes.

[horatio1226]

And a camera!