Talked to the Game Biologists yesterday and he said mast surveys show a low acorn production this year, especially white oaks, with better yields at higher elevations. He suggested finding a good white oak and sit over it. He said we shouldn't have too much problem with bears but hanging our food should be a good idea. We should set up our "kitchen" area seperate from our "sleeping" area and no snacks or trash in the tents. They've had a couple of cases this year of bear going in tents but food or trash was involved. Pretty obvious precautions. They seemed a little non-plussed about info for that area. I guess they don't get many people hunting that area. That's the impression I got from the game warden too. They said numbers should be low but a good chance at seeing bucks with some age on them.
HATCHCHASER, the one fish biologist I talked to said the original survey he did of the area didn't have any natural brook trout but the conditions were favorable for brookies. He gave me the name and number of another biologist who had done a more recent survey and he thought he had found some brooks. I'm waiting for a call back from him.
Just a FYI my local SAMs club and another I've been in had dry bags for sale for $20 bucks (two bags, one backpack size one smaller size) if you are looking for something to store stuff in for the boat ride. I'm thinking about just using a cooler taped shut.
This is getting close now. Post if you are definitely coming and if you have a boat and what gear you have or need. Anyone have a water filter system? Tents? etc.
Topic: VA Float-in Wilderness Hunt (Update with scouting report pg3) (Read 2115 times)
