Post by: Littlefeather on September 19, 2004, 03:51:00 PM
I'll start with this pic I took on this mornings hunt. With recent rains the pigs stay muddy. They like to use certain trees to scratch their muddy back-side. Enjoy! I can't wait to see your hunt pics! CK
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=835)
Post by: Roughcountry on September 19, 2004, 05:12:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0480.jpg)
Post by: Many Arrows Lost on September 19, 2004, 06:02:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/July2004107.jpg)
Sign that makes me shiver!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/mrgnats/Picture990.jpg)
My first archery big game.
Good Luck to everyone. I look forward to all the good stuff here.
Ken
Post by: Van/TX on September 19, 2004, 09:05:00 PM
!["[tunglaff]"]("graemlins/tunglaff.gif" "\"\"")
....Van(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/VanTX/Hunting/MikesRattlesnake.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on September 19, 2004, 09:10:00 PM
Thats the big hole to the left :scared:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/File0290.jpg)
Post by: Bear on September 20, 2004, 11:24:00 AM
Love the elk country pic. Lived in Montana for a little while, hope to settle there.
Post by: Terry Green on September 20, 2004, 11:32:00 AM
Post by: AkDan on September 20, 2004, 12:45:00 PM
How'd the sheep hunt go?
Congrats on the moose...I had one shot out from under me this morning. So much for the easy cow tag hunt in the management area eh LOL. If ya know of one hanging around let me know. Also do you still have the legs from the knees down? If not could ya get them for me or let me know where they are at. 458-0398
Dan
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 20, 2004, 03:32:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on September 20, 2004, 07:44:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 20, 2004, 08:26:00 PM
Friday September 17, 2004
As planned, I arrived at Gregg Gravois's house boat in time to make a evening hog hunt. Gregg and Todd Gustin was there when I arrived. We loaded up and drove the 30 miles to the boat landing. From there it was a 15 minute boat ride to the island that Gregg had decided we would hunt. We are all hunting with traditional bows made by Tim Mullins of Acadian Woods Bows, from Slidell, Louisiana. This is spot and stalk hunting at it's best.
There wasn't much time left to hunt. I was going to stay with Gregg and try to video a shot. Soon after Todd went his way Gregg spotted a hog and signaled to Todd. Todd was able to see it and started his stalk. I managed to briefly record the hog before he noticed Todd and left. We hunted until dark without seeing any more hogs.
Saturday September 18, 2004
We were up early this morning and Joe Carpenter with his Acadian Woods Recurve joined us for todays hunt. We arrived at the island at first light and dropped Todd and Joe off at the same location that the three of us had hunted yesterday evening. We wished them luck and went to another area. I was still wanting to get a video kill so I stayed with Gregg. The first quarter of a mile was so thick that it took all our effort just to get through it. When we broke out into more hunter friendly woods I got the camera out to video and it wouldn't record. After several tries I gave up and told Gregg that if I wasn't going to be able to record I might as well go off on my own. We could cover more ground and would both have a chance for a kill.
I made a big round and had seen lots of sign but no hogs. I was almost back to the boat when I heard Gregg calling to me. It took awhile to get to him but I found him with a big sow that we guess to be about 180 pounds. He had been dragging her, in the 90 degree weather and had over heated. I gave him some water and after resting he felt better. I finally figured out a way to make the video camera record and we did some show and tell. Gregg had spotted the hog laying on her side with several more around her. She was sleeping and he was able to stalk to less than 10 yards for a shot that proved to be perfect. She didn't travel far after the shot. This sow was his 7th bow killed hog of the year and the third one he had slipped on and shot while it was sleeping.
We decided that we would just field quarter it instead of dragging through the bad thicket. I had brought my ALICE pack for field quartering and packing but left it in the boat. Gregg always hunts with a bag for his gear and it would hold more than the little backpack I had. We just barely managed to get it all in his bag, for the pack out.
After we made it back to the boat we headed towards Joe and Todd. Using cell phones we learned that Joe had shot a big boar hog and hadn't found it. We found them and spent some time trying to find his hog but didn't come up with anything. We had about given up when Gregg called to us that he had found him.
The boar wasn't big, he was huge. A 300 pound plus animal. After pictures and video it was field quartering time again. This one took awhile. I couldn't believe how thick the hide was on this thing. It was a lot different than doing a deer, much harder. While Todd manned the video camera Joe and Gregg helped me get him in the bag. It was so hot we had to take turns on him as well as working together. We were all over heated. It was about a quarter of a mile pack out and we were glad to make it back to the boat. Of course since Joe had killed he did the packing and held up good under the weight of the four quarters and back straps.
After a good meal and some rest we were ready for a late evening hunt. Gregg decided to look for a new area. Once there Joe and Todd got out of the boat and Gregg and myself went to another spot and hunted until dark. I saw more sign than any place I had been but not hogs. When I got back to the boat Gregg told me he has seen a group of hogs but wasn't able to get a shot. He pointed out in the lake and said look at all the gators. They were everywhere I looked. We must have seen over 50 for the evening.
Joe called and let us know that Todd had kill a hog. His first traditional kill. We were all excited for him, he has been due. He has worked hard at it but hadn't been able to get everything right until this evening.
What a great day, three hogs for 4 hunters and we still had another morning to hunt. Hopefully I will connect and we will have a 100% reward for all our efforts.
Sunday September 19, 2004
We were all up early and look forward to a good hunt. For the first time on the hunt I was wearing my regular hunting hat, instead of a cap. I told them it was going to be different today because I would be wearing my kill hat. Little did I know what was going to happen.
This morning Gregg dropped Todd and I off where Todd had killed yesterday then took the boat to the place were Joe had killed. Todd and I split up and I headed towards the direction that I had seen all the sign, yesterday evening. I was still hunting towards the East, taking my time. I head a hog get up and move out of high grass. I held up for awhile to let things settle down before continuing on in the direction it had went. I found a slight ridge that ran between the marsh and a lake bed. It didn't take long before I could hear hogs in front of me. It sounded like they were moving towards me. I held up for awhile then move towards where I had heard them. It was quiet and I figured they were moving ahead of me and I hoped to catch up with them. A few hundred yards down the ridge it turned into wet swamp. I took a break then started back tracking.
On the way back I heard the hogs again and went to them. It didn't take long to spot one, then a couple of more. I was stalking in when a small pig saw me an spooked. The way it left made the other curious but they soon settled down and I continued my stalk. One of them was a big boar that was at least as large as the one Joe had killed yesterday. At one time I was within 12 yards but didn't have a shot because he was facing me and I didn't have a shooting lane between all the thick brush. He became aware of my presence and left with intimidating grunts. He stopped out on the ridge and I watched him for awhile before noticing a small hog coming straight towards me. I was patient and was able to take about a 8 yard shot that hit low in his right front shoulder while he was broadside. He squealed and ran hard. I held my ground and nocked another arrow.
While waiting to give him plenty of time to die I heard more hogs coming from the marsh. I must have been standing in their trail because a big hog was leading a smaller one straight towards me. She was inside of 10 yards closing when I raised my bow into position. She stopped at 7 yards, eyeballing me. As she slowly turned I started my draw and she was broadside when I touched anchor and released. The timing was good and the shot looked perfect.
After a 15 minute wait I found the second one I had shot. She had went about 40 yards and was a big sow that weighed around 200 pounds. I hung some toilet paper to mark her spot and went back to find the first one. I missed it on my first try but found him the next time. My first attempt to find him, I had actually walked within 10 feet of where he was and never saw him. He was a small boar that weighed around 60 pounds. He was in water so I drug him to higher ground on the ridge for pictures and video.
Todd answered my call and walked up as I was finishing up the video show and tell. He was just in time to join me before shutting the camera down. I wasn't sure if I could get both of these hogs in my bag for the pack out so he called Joe. They agreed to bring another bag to help get them out.
After bagging up the small one, Todd and I went to the big one and did more video and pictures. Gregg and Joe showed up just in time for the quartering. It wasn't a bad pack out with Gregg carrying a share of the load in his bag.
All in all it was an Acadian Woods Grand Slam. Five hogs for four hunters in a day and a half. Gregg mentioned that last weekend two hunting parties went to the same property with airboats, radios, guns and dogs and they only killed 4 hogs. I'm glad that I was with the traditional group. I had a great time. It was hard work but extremely rewarding. If there is another time, I'll be sure to start the hunt with the right hat. It works for me.
A special thanks to Gregg Gravois for the invitation, to hunt with him.
Warren
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 20, 2004, 08:31:00 PM
Gregg Gravois
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9180044.jpg)
Joe Carpenter
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9180082.jpg)
Todd Gustin
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9190089.jpg)
Warren
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9190093.jpg)
Warren
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 20, 2004, 08:35:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9190101.jpg)
Gregg, Todd, Warren & Joe
Post by: bayoulongbowman on September 20, 2004, 08:46:00 PM
Post by: Mike Brown on September 20, 2004, 09:17:00 PM
This is the only rattle snake that I have ever picked up with the head still on it. They tend to wiggle around after they should'nt......
Post by: Van/TX on September 20, 2004, 09:22:00 PM
Why am I not surprised. :wavey: :thumbsup: ....Van
Post by: Roughcountry on September 21, 2004, 01:02:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/roughcountry/Picture_0482.jpg)
Post by: Littlefeather on September 21, 2004, 10:09:00 AM
Post by: huntsmanlance on September 21, 2004, 11:05:00 AM
Love the pics guys!
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 21, 2004, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: Meathook on September 21, 2004, 01:38:00 PM
Post by: Bob Mc on September 21, 2004, 01:59:00 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/bobmc/huntingandwildlife/Lion%20tracks.jpg)
I'm starting a young dog this year. Should keep me pretty busy.
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 21, 2004, 03:36:00 PM
This is one of the pictures that I took on the hog hunt this past weekend.
Warren
Post by: Roughcountry on September 21, 2004, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: Bob Mc on September 21, 2004, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on September 21, 2004, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 21, 2004, 09:47:00 PM
Van, Just before I took that picture a 10' gator was there on that point by the cypress knees. He went under before I could get the camera ready. I'm sure he would have equaled any fight you could have gotten from a bass.
Warren
Post by: Santiam on September 21, 2004, 10:56:00 PM
So thats what you Texans call horses huh??? :D
Here in ORYGUN we call them packgoats...Pretty handy for getting gear in and game out..
I took this pic on my way back home from the same trip along Interstate 84, Columbia River Gorge..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/File0436.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on September 22, 2004, 12:25:00 AM
Are you comming back up before the season ends?
Post by: StanM on September 22, 2004, 02:10:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/30ab1f92.jpg)
Man, I love squirrels.
Post by: Joseph on September 22, 2004, 03:02:00 AM
!["[laffsmyl]"]("graemlins/laffsmyl.gif" "\"\"")
The 3 animals that I haven't run across alive in Montana in 35 years are Grizzly bear, Mountain lion, and wolf. Good luck with the elk. Joseph
Post by: Van/TX on September 22, 2004, 08:06:00 AM
Santiam, we call'em exotics here :saywhat:
....Van
Post by: Joey Ward on September 22, 2004, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on September 22, 2004, 08:25:00 PM
Gotta Hiwayan Wiggler and maybe a River Runt or 2 :p ....Van
Post by: Bpaul on September 23, 2004, 04:30:00 AM
Post by: Santiam on September 23, 2004, 07:33:00 AM
Those are the John Day sheep..There were 7 rams total...Those 4 and 3 in another bunch...
My week is over...I am wishing I took this week off instead of last week..LOL
September is the busiest month of the year for us at work...I am working this saturday also... :(
Good shooting Stan :thumbsup:
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 23, 2004, 08:41:00 AM
Very cool pics Guys!! Like them sheep!
Post by: StanM on September 23, 2004, 09:04:00 AM
Stan
Post by: Joey Ward on September 23, 2004, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: Van/TX on September 23, 2004, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: Joey Ward on September 23, 2004, 10:52:00 AM
Bet you have Hula Poppers, Devil Horses, a couple of Snagless Sallys, Torpedos, Spots, and maybe even a Sonar or two in that box. ;)
Post by: Van/TX on September 23, 2004, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: Joey Ward on September 23, 2004, 11:51:00 AM
Post by: Bpaul on September 23, 2004, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: Van/TX on September 23, 2004, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on September 23, 2004, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: Mark Normand on September 23, 2004, 09:29:00 PM
You know the feeling when you meet someone who is such a serious hunter with a compound, you wonder why he isn't shooting stickbows? I talked him into it, made him some wooden arrows, he got a stickbow, and was off to the races, never looked back.
Ain't nothin better than a crawfish skiff, white shrimper boots, and hogs in the marsh! Louisiana style vacation! LOL
Post by: Longbowwally on September 23, 2004, 09:46:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/wallyholmes/doe1andbow.jpg)
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 23, 2004, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 23, 2004, 11:42:00 PM
____________________
Wally, congratulations. You did an excellent job. Gotta love those hot oaks, raining acorns. Go get you another one.
____________________
Doug, That's an awesome picture. You really have a knack for taking pictures. I have always admired your Webshots, picture albums .
Warren
Post by: kybowhntr on September 24, 2004, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: BenBow on September 24, 2004, 12:35:00 AM
(http://webpages.charter.net/gal_max/LopeHunt2.JPG)
More of the same
(http://webpages.charter.net/gal_max/LopeHunt1.JPG)
Post by: Guru on September 24, 2004, 05:25:00 AM
Post by: JC on September 24, 2004, 05:30:00 AM
Joe
Post by: Yohon on September 24, 2004, 06:43:00 AM
That is one great photo :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Post by: Littlefeather on September 24, 2004, 07:35:00 AM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=837) settles up".
Post by: Van/TX on September 24, 2004, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: JC on September 24, 2004, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 24, 2004, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: so tx pighunter on September 24, 2004, 12:26:00 PM
Peace and walk the way of the hunter.
Post by: Jock on September 24, 2004, 12:35:00 PM
Great thread!!
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 24, 2004, 06:57:00 PM
I know the Chicks have thier problems but this'n still brings tears to my eyes :bigsmyl:
Post by: Killdeer on September 24, 2004, 07:07:00 PM
Killdeer~*sigh*
Post by: Longbowwally on September 24, 2004, 08:41:00 PM
Killdeer: I hope you see this. This may sound crazy but are you the female who was walking around smoking a pipe at ATAR this year? Inquiring minds wanna know....
Sorry if I'm getting off topic......
Post by: Lee in S.C. on September 25, 2004, 12:05:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/LeeSatterfield/19sept04boar.jpg)
Post by: ky_longbow on September 25, 2004, 02:43:00 AM
save his momma or daddy for me....see ya in about 12 days or so.........(stay away hurricane Jeanne)!!!in youre email you stated you built that hybrid bow............how about some details!nice pig and bow!
Post by: Carcajou on September 25, 2004, 10:22:00 AM
YER KILLIN' ME! STOP! STOP! well,kinda...O.K.Go ahead, show me some more :notworthy:
Post by: bayoulongbowman on September 25, 2004, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on September 26, 2004, 08:02:00 AM
(http://tradgang.com/terry/pic4.jpg)
Post by: James Wrenn on September 26, 2004, 08:22:00 AM
I could not locate the deer through the dense cover for a few minuites untill I finaly zeroed in on where the poping was comeing from.She made the mistake of stepping into a hole in the canopy at 19 steps.
The Adcock longbow and intercepters did the job they were meant to. ;) A high extrance and exit left a sparse blood trail and she ran a lot farther than she should have.I heard her fall but it still took a few to find her in the thick cutover.
(http://funhunts.homestead.com/1stdoe04JPG.jpg)
Post by: Terry Green on September 26, 2004, 08:25:00 AM
:readit:
Post by: herb haines on September 26, 2004, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Many Arrows Lost on September 26, 2004, 08:29:00 PM
Spruce Grouse
Post by: Roughcountry on September 27, 2004, 09:56:00 AM
I took my bride grouse hunting and found this nice elk wallow
Post by: Roughcountry on September 27, 2004, 10:01:00 AM
This rock fall strait off on the backside a couple hundred feet. Good place to glass from if you don't look down
Post by: Woodduck on September 27, 2004, 10:14:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on September 27, 2004, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: herb haines on September 27, 2004, 01:19:00 PM
wonderful pics. also everyone elses . will see what i can come up with when the season opens on Oct1 .
colors are really starting here now and will be at there peak on the 10th , our thanksgiving weekend !! will be able to hunt after thanksgiving ,next week are 12 to 18 hr. days to get the baking done LOL .got to pay some bills before i can get a chance to get my sanity back -- herb
Post by: jeff mccray on September 27, 2004, 02:44:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 28, 2004, 02:24:00 PM
Nice Robin and congrats to all you successful archers!!
Post by: cajunbowhntr on September 28, 2004, 06:24:00 PM
CB
Post by: Stekewood on September 28, 2004, 07:40:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stekewood/NewfoundlandFog.jpg)
Post by: Stekewood on September 28, 2004, 07:53:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/stekewood/NewfoundlandTop.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on September 28, 2004, 07:54:00 PM
Warren
Post by: Bob Mc on September 29, 2004, 12:40:00 AM
Post by: Stekewood on September 29, 2004, 07:00:00 AM
Post by: Roughcountry on September 29, 2004, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on September 29, 2004, 10:39:00 AM
Tarzzzzzz
Post by: Doug Campbell on September 29, 2004, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: Tim on September 29, 2004, 02:04:00 PM
Great experience!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/TimGolder/FH000005.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/TimGolder/FH000005.jpg)
Post by: Tim on September 29, 2004, 02:06:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on September 29, 2004, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: JC on September 29, 2004, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: Swanny in MD on September 29, 2004, 08:01:00 PM
Kids liked the pic of the wolf and the coyote story....5 feet away sniffing at your buddy's head...yeah right. :)
Hey it looks like someone left a 48" double barrel shotgun leaning up against that fence.
Post by: Tim on September 29, 2004, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on September 30, 2004, 09:30:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=851)
Post by: BenBow on September 30, 2004, 09:57:00 PM
(http://webpages.charter.net/gal_max/hills.jpg)
Post by: Dave Bulla on September 30, 2004, 10:48:00 PM
Stekewood, I really liked your first pic and copied it to use as wallpaper on my computer. Hope ya don't mind.
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 01, 2004, 09:16:00 PM
Nice Curtis!
Here some more Big Sky Country where the wife and I went camping for a few days on the North edge of the Breaks. Ft Peck Res. down below.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/100_0971.jpg)
Post by: Littlefeather on October 01, 2004, 09:22:00 PM
Im only left to wonder what it is that Karen is looking at. Big Country and lots to look at.
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 01, 2004, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 03, 2004, 09:59:00 AM
Post by: Hooked on October 03, 2004, 11:19:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/NWofHerkimer015copy.jpg)
Post by: John Scifres on October 03, 2004, 03:51:00 PM
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/2004hunt06.JPG)
A scary sharp Ribtek 145 waiting for some work in the Autumn Woods. He almost got it but the deer always seem to make the right moves :)
Post by: Bearcurve on October 03, 2004, 04:11:00 PM
Post by: James Wrenn on October 03, 2004, 06:57:00 PM
(http://funhunts.homestead.com/washout.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on October 04, 2004, 09:39:00 PM
Warren
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/Crossing.jpg)
Post by: Al Kidner on October 05, 2004, 07:34:00 AM
Post by: Chad Lewis on October 05, 2004, 09:06:00 AM
(http://tinypic.com/bdkjl)
Post by: Chad Lewis on October 05, 2004, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: Chad Lewis on October 05, 2004, 09:15:00 AM
(http://tinypic.com/bdkwz)
Post by: Chad Lewis on October 05, 2004, 09:22:00 AM
(http://tinypic.com/bdl5z)
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 05, 2004, 09:34:00 AM
I've already run into an Aussie or two up here Alan, didn't mind em a bit :D so your welcome to come on by.
Here's a few more MT pics if ya wanta look at em. http://community.webshots.com/user/dkcampbl
Thanks everybody!!
Post by: Terry Green on October 05, 2004, 07:30:00 PM
(http://tradgang.com/terry/jcc1.jpg)
JC surveying the dark laurel bottom below....
(http://tradgang.com/terry/jcc2.jpg)
Mama Bear...and back end of one of the cubs...
(http://tradgang.com/terry/jcc3.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on October 05, 2004, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: Chad Lewis on October 05, 2004, 10:13:00 PM
Right here in the great USA. Those were taken right here in the state of Colorado. God we have a great country!
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 05, 2004, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on October 05, 2004, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: Pinelander on October 05, 2004, 11:34:00 PM
(http://tinypic.com/bfxap)
Post by: Pinelander on October 05, 2004, 11:42:00 PM
(http://tinypic.com/bfxhl)
Post by: Pinelander on October 05, 2004, 11:54:00 PM
but I ain't visitin' until a scrape shows up. ;)
(http://tinypic.com/bfxqx)
Post by: clink on October 06, 2004, 05:52:00 AM
Post by: Ranger58 on October 06, 2004, 08:26:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/gadwalk58/8596110-R1-050-23A.jpg)
L8r
Gary
Post by: kyle on October 07, 2004, 12:06:00 PM
Post by: Mike Hames on October 07, 2004, 03:48:00 PM
Osage selfbow by Ralph Renfro (KSBOW), home made cedar arrow and Zwickey Eskimo 125. :D
Mike...OK
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/Mike-OK/KSTurkey.jpg)
Post by: Al Kidner on October 07, 2004, 04:13:00 PM
I just love this thread fellas keep it up.
Regards from Oz Alan..... :wavey:
Post by: Littlefeather on October 07, 2004, 11:15:00 PM
Post by: clink on October 08, 2004, 03:01:00 AM
Post by: Tedd on October 09, 2004, 07:50:00 AM
Pennsylvania doe 6yd shot. "Molly" found her . It was her first bloodtrail.
Tedd
Post by: Desert Rat on October 09, 2004, 11:48:00 AM
(http://bweich.home.mchsi.com/june_lk.jpg)
Post by: Hooked on October 10, 2004, 10:36:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/LilDoeemailcopy.jpg)
Little buck walked around a bit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/LilBuck2emailcopy.jpg)
Young'un looked plenty old enough to get by on her own, so put this nice doe in the freezer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Doe2emailcopy.jpg)
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 11, 2004, 09:30:00 AM
To this on Sunday morning. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/100_1039.jpg)
Post by: Nightstalker on October 11, 2004, 09:45:00 AM
God must be the greatest artist ever, because when he laid his brush on this canvas called earth, he created a masterpiece. Thank you all for sharing and showing your love and gratitude for his handi work.
Post by: herb haines on October 11, 2004, 10:14:00 AM
my camera can't give you the true sence of what i saw yeaterday . i live on the St. John river in New Brunswick . where i live the river is damed 20 miles down stream and has flooded 40 miles up stream .where the pics are taken it is over 1 mile across . Oct 10 has always been the day that the colors are the brighest .the pics don't show how vivid the oranges and reds really are . very hard to hunt as i am to busy looking around .
today it is Thanksgiving here in Canada and you can see why we have at this time of year . can only say thank you to the CREATOR FOR THE SPLENDOR ---herb (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/HerbH/fall%20colors/Dscf0013.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/HerbH/fall%20colors/Dscf0011.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/HerbH/fall%20colors/Dscf0008.jpg)
Post by: Nightstalker on October 11, 2004, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: ky_longbow on October 11, 2004, 11:18:00 AM
saw some stuff an ol ky boy doesnt get to see,the hunting is different in a flooded swamp compared to the hilly hardwoods around here,anyway here is what flew in one morning about a half hour after sunrise.........he was very curious,i thought as i made a move for the camera he would be gone,but he just watched every move i made.......
very nice unexpected guest!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/ky_longbow/hunting/owl1.jpg)
Post by: Terry Green on October 11, 2004, 11:50:00 AM
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/jiggerflat.jpg)
Post by: Bear on October 11, 2004, 12:03:00 PM
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Post by: BenBow on October 11, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 11, 2004, 01:26:00 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/IndianaBowman/AlaskaScenery1.jpg
Post by: John Scifres on October 11, 2004, 01:56:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on October 11, 2004, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 11, 2004, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: Dan Reeves on October 11, 2004, 06:34:00 PM
Sunrise this morning in Southern Indiana
Post by: Dan Reeves on October 11, 2004, 06:35:00 PM
A little later
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on October 11, 2004, 06:52:00 PM
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Post by: MudBuck on October 11, 2004, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: J.T. on October 11, 2004, 10:52:00 PM
http://community.webshots.com/photo/199161221/199173528hmEPhV
my bow in one of my trees on a damp morning after evening showers
http://community.webshots.com/photo/199161221/199171582NmAYrD
Post by: Ralph Renfro on October 11, 2004, 11:22:00 PM
Post by: Santiam on October 12, 2004, 12:21:00 AM
I was also keeping my eye on St. Helens in the distance :scared: Yikes!!
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Post by: IndianaBowman on October 12, 2004, 11:50:00 AM
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Post by: Morning Star on October 12, 2004, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: J.T. on October 12, 2004, 03:57:00 PM
sunset in da UP
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 12, 2004, 10:58:00 PM
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Post by: O.L. Adcock on October 12, 2004, 11:04:00 PM
his horn so I will. He's having a pretty
good year, two turkeys this spring and
take a look at this Alberta mulie he got
last week!....O.L.
(http://www.bowmaker.net/campfire/bkst1.jpg)
(http://www.bowmaker.net/campfire/bkst2.jpg)
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Post by: IndianaBowman on October 13, 2004, 08:18:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/IndianaBowman/AlaskaRainbow1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/IndianaBowman/CanoeAntlers1.jpg)
Post by: Ralph Renfro on October 13, 2004, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: Boris196 on October 14, 2004, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: kyle on October 14, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
Kyle
Post by: Nightstalker on October 14, 2004, 03:09:00 PM
Quote
I keep checkin in on this thread of Littlefeathers and the thought just came to me. There's enough good shots on this thread for a few calenders. I'm to dumb to put something like that together but there's a ton of talent on this outfit. Maybe put something together for St Judes or Thunders kids. I'd love to have a calender of these kind of pics on my wall every year. What would make it special is that you guys got the pics out there huntin. I'd even part with some of my horded money for one. Ya know you should never have ta spend a dollar you made buckin hay.I think that is one of the best ideas I've heard in a long time.
Post by: Ontario Longbow on October 14, 2004, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: Negissimo on October 14, 2004, 07:43:00 PM
Finally connected on a doe last night.
Here's where she was at the shot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/shotplace.jpg)
I'm disgusted that I don't have my bow in the picture. Left it at the house. It was a Chastain Wapiti recurve- 55# @ 60. Tapered cedar arrow with a Grizzly.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/TC04WIdeer.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on October 14, 2004, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on October 14, 2004, 09:47:00 PM
Oh, congratulations, Nimrod.
Post by: toxoty on October 15, 2004, 07:10:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 15, 2004, 11:26:00 AM
David
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 15, 2004, 11:32:00 AM
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David
Post by: Littlefeather on October 16, 2004, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on October 16, 2004, 10:33:00 AM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=857)
Post by: kojac on October 16, 2004, 06:46:00 PM
I've been inviting these guys over here to hunt wht-tails for the last 10yrs. Deer numbers are down this year but my buddies 17yr old kid did manage to take his biggest todate. This is the kids fifth deer with a recurve not to mention the turkeys and yotes.
(bears paw recurve bow/woodsman head)
I'm the goofy looking guy on the left
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Post by: Timo on October 16, 2004, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on October 17, 2004, 11:30:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/arrowman/Dcp_0116.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on October 17, 2004, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: W. H. Bill Fuller on October 17, 2004, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on October 17, 2004, 03:25:00 PM
I had set up for deer. That dog just happened by. It was a female that desided to empty her bladder as she walked right into my shooting area. Needless to say when she squated I drew. During the draw she looked up and as you said, the "Oh $#!#" look held here there just long enough. Arrow took out the driver and passenger side air bags. Still she managed to cover close to 150 yards before giving up the ghost.
Post by: Swanny in MD on October 17, 2004, 04:10:00 PM
This thread is great! Thanks to all who have posted! Better than any hunting magazine you'll ever subscribe to!
Post by: kojac on October 17, 2004, 06:40:00 PM
I didn't have a scanner so I took a picture of a picture. I guess it work but the quality is not the best.
keep the pictures coming guy and gals!
brian
Post by: Santiam on October 17, 2004, 06:42:00 PM
I happened upon these two young blacktails..
A good oppurtunity for some stalking practice :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pinelander on October 17, 2004, 11:41:00 PM
(http://tinypic.com/d62s3)
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 18, 2004, 11:50:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 18, 2004, 06:31:00 PM
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Post by: Doug Campbell on October 18, 2004, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 18, 2004, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on October 19, 2004, 04:09:00 AM
Regards Alan.
Post by: Joseph on October 19, 2004, 04:15:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 19, 2004, 07:32:00 AM
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Post by: IndianaBowman on October 19, 2004, 08:43:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/IndianaBowman/BullScenery_1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/IndianaBowman/ManyCaribou_1.jpg)
Post by: SteveMcD on October 19, 2004, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: Bear on October 19, 2004, 01:29:00 PM
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Post by: Bear on October 19, 2004, 01:38:00 PM
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Post by: Traxx on October 19, 2004, 06:07:00 PM
Nice arrows.Who made the bow?
Post by: Bear on October 19, 2004, 07:49:00 PM
Thanks! First attempt at splicing. Bow is a Checkmate Falcon. Best for the money, hands down.
The pic makes my crown length look uneven, but its just the way they are in the quiver.
And that Coleman stove is the same one my Dad had with us on our first hunting trips 20 years ago.
Love this thread!!!
Post by: Meathook on October 19, 2004, 10:48:00 PM
This was taken October 15th on my way home form work I was wishing I was hunting.
(http://tradgang.com/dh/sunset.jpg)
This was me in the stand on Saturday afternoon.
(http://tradgang.com/dh/meatstand10041.jpg)
Here is a little video don't download it if you don't have a fast internet connection and good eyes its just not worth it :) . I took it with my digital camera and the light was very poor and the deer too far for that little camera. You can just see a little fork horn that came in Sunday afternoon left of center he walks in then out to the field.
Small buck (750K) (http://tradgang.com/dh/video/smallbuck101704.wmv)
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 19, 2004, 11:43:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/MickeyBull.jpg)
Post by: Warren H. Womack on October 20, 2004, 12:44:00 AM
Pictured above are the hunters, at the Bullock County Bowhunt II - 2004
Top Row: Scott Emerson, Russ Dickson, Al Snow & Ronnie Frith
Bottom Row: Allen Crockett, Joey Ward, Johnny Gottler & Warren Womack
During the 3 day hunt we were able to take 4 deer and had a great time doing it. Good weather, great food, a perfect campfire and the best conversation. A fun time for all. I'm already looking forward to next year.
Warren
Post by: Brian Halbleib on October 21, 2004, 06:54:00 AM
I was settled in by 4 PM and saw deer almost immediately. Just before dark this doe walked by and I released when she passed an opening at 10 yards.
I whistled for Doug after dark but he never came...he shot a doe about an hour earlier. A DOUBLE! I didn't have my digital camera so I took this pic at home. Doug has the pic of both deer on his film camera, I hope.
No camo, no cables...no problem :D
-Brian
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Post by: Thunder on October 21, 2004, 02:19:00 PM
Show him this pic if you can...it's "ol' number 3" from one of his ex-properties....I've got pics of the two that are bigger, but I don't wanna freak him out. :D Had this one at 35 yards yesterday morning....just a liiiiittttllleee bit closer......
(http://www.windsongranch.org/cambuck3.jpg)
Post by: Brian Halbleib on October 21, 2004, 09:16:00 PM
-Brian
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 24, 2004, 12:54:00 AM
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Post by: Al Kidner on October 24, 2004, 04:33:00 AM
Post by: Thunder on October 24, 2004, 09:55:00 AM
(http://www.windsongranch.org/personaldoe24th.jpg)
God Bless.
Post by: Thunder on October 24, 2004, 09:56:00 AM
(http://www.windsongranch.org/personaldoe21025.jpg)
God Bless.
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 24, 2004, 10:07:00 AM
Awesome pics. That type of angle here hopefully equals dead deer.
David
Post by: Meathook on October 24, 2004, 07:41:00 PM
"Honey I'm home."
:eek: :scared:
Post by: Thunder on October 24, 2004, 09:21:00 PM
I generally have at least one doe under 15 yards everytime I go out there...depending on what stand I use. They do a nice job helping to pull in the neighborhood bucks, and the kids I take out here can most generally fill their tag with a doe if I can't get them on a buck. Last year, kids took 3 bucks and 3 does from out back....all with bows except for one with shotgun. Not bad for only 10 acres of woods, eh? 'course, there's the swamp,the creek and the food plots too.
God Bless.
God Bless.
Post by: Timo on October 24, 2004, 09:50:00 PM
and all the sudden.... a squirrel hunt broke out!
The pic tells the story! Thanks Mickey!
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Post by: Bear on October 24, 2004, 10:59:00 PM
But it all came together yesterday!! First bow kill and first trad one all in one. And did it with my own home built arrows! No words for this!! Thanks for the help getting started everyone.
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Post by: Glenn Newell on October 24, 2004, 11:35:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/daylightsow.jpg)
Post by: Terry Green on October 25, 2004, 09:37:00 AM
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/millcreek.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/copper.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/slough.jpg)
Post by: kyle on October 25, 2004, 01:15:00 PM
Kyle
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 25, 2004, 02:54:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/MarkBoar.jpg)
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 25, 2004, 02:56:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on October 25, 2004, 04:30:00 PM
Alan in Oz...... :wavey: .....
Post by: Brian Halbleib on October 25, 2004, 07:19:00 PM
-Brian
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 25, 2004, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on October 25, 2004, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Bear on October 25, 2004, 09:12:00 PM
That sounds like a winner! Send me pm or e-mail and we will do it. I always like getting together on hunts in new places and makin' new huntin' buddies. Do you know Mark (Pappy) and the Baggett crew in Clarksville? Great folks, and they put on a great shoot.
Doug,
My wife and I got married in Livingston. Lived out there six months total. Our plan (dream) is to settle there in a couple years after I'm done with school here. I check this thread daily in anticipation of your posts, and call my wife in here every time theres a new pic. How 'bout someday soon you teach me the ropes on elk, mulies, and antelope?
Aussie,
Wow! A compliment all the way from Australia. Thanks man!
Post by: Ralph Renfro on October 25, 2004, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: Brian Halbleib on October 26, 2004, 06:46:00 AM
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-Brian
Post by: Mike Hames on October 26, 2004, 10:50:00 AM
Mike...OK
Post by: Al Kidner on October 26, 2004, 02:32:00 PM
Alan
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 26, 2004, 03:21:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/pinksnoutsow.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/sowinswamp3.jpg)
Post by: G.R. Weeks on October 26, 2004, 11:19:00 PM
Could be Billy Bob's twin (wink)
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 28, 2004, 01:55:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Picture007.jpg)
Post by: Joseph on October 28, 2004, 03:56:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 28, 2004, 05:57:00 AM
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on October 28, 2004, 10:13:00 AM
I dont know if you remember but I chatted with you in Michigan at the Longbow shoot several years ago about hunting buffalo in Oz. Well, I finally made the jump-I'll be hunting the NT for 3 weeks this coming spring/summer for buff, pig, and whatever else gets in the front! I'm pumped up, this should be a blast.
Ryan
Post by: Ralph Renfro on October 28, 2004, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: Swanny in MD on October 28, 2004, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Ralph Renfro on October 28, 2004, 12:48:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 28, 2004, 03:39:00 PM
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on October 28, 2004, 05:06:00 PM
***Please resize photo to a max of 600 wide.***
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 28, 2004, 06:41:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/riverboar_side.jpg)
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 29, 2004, 01:29:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/Picture019.jpg)
David
Post by: JC on October 29, 2004, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 29, 2004, 02:33:00 PM
I passed on one two days ago at five yards, now two this morning. One of them is going to get shot soon, they've actually spooked deer twice on me now.
David
Post by: Terry Green on October 29, 2004, 03:30:00 PM
you in?
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 29, 2004, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: Bpaul on October 29, 2004, 03:39:00 PM
B
Post by: JC on October 29, 2004, 08:27:00 PM
Terry, I'll be ready bro, better'n last fer shore. I'll drag out the lightweight camping gear and we'll get to that saddle friday, scout some, hunt all day sat and most sun, come out afternoon? Er maybe you got sumthin better?
Post by: Terry Green on October 29, 2004, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 29, 2004, 09:00:00 PM
You and Terry are welcome to come up here anytime you want, heck I'd put you guys right in that stand. Be forwarned though, it is starting to get a litle chilly up here, it was 30 this morning, and still only 35 at 9 am. There may be one less of them bears tommorrow if they keep it up.
David
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on October 30, 2004, 06:03:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/Blindday.jpg)
Post by: JC on October 30, 2004, 01:48:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 30, 2004, 03:14:00 PM
David
Post by: JC on October 30, 2004, 03:20:00 PM
Now don't tease me about coming to see you...I might just show up with bow in hand for a bear! 30 degrees huh? We'll have temps that cold here too....but it's usually end of December. :bigsmyl: Hard to beat Georgia: 12 deer limit, mild temps, and pretty women.
Post by: Piper on October 30, 2004, 03:58:00 PM
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Post by: Huntrdfk on October 30, 2004, 04:34:00 PM
David
Post by: Glenn Newell on October 30, 2004, 11:35:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/stagswithfuturepotential.jpg)
Post by: StanM on October 31, 2004, 12:32:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/StanSpike.jpg)
Stan
Post by: Santiam on October 31, 2004, 01:42:00 AM
Congrats...
He looks pretty "healthy" to me...
Not so little.. :thumbsup:
Post by: G.R. Weeks on October 31, 2004, 04:08:00 PM
I was sneaking through my favorite squirrell area this morning. Had some new "Natural Gear" camo, that I was all hot to try out. As the sun came over the hill, I realized, that no matter how much one tries to blend in, there is no getting away from your shadow.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/Icetray68/squirrelportrate.jpg)
A small tree squirrel from the California Sierra's. "Chickory squirrel" is what I think they are called. This fellow stood and barked at me just a little too long this morning. Entered the woods, with 5 arrows. Exited the woods with one. The trees have all the rest.
Post by: Bear on November 01, 2004, 07:43:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/102604FirstTradHighLife.jpg)
..."The High Life"
Post by: Roughcountry on November 01, 2004, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Shaun on November 01, 2004, 09:56:00 PM
Here's the Circle of Death Gang in the ND Badlands last week. Bunch of happy trad hunters relaxing in big deer country along the Little Missouri River breaks.
Post by: leftybearfan on November 01, 2004, 11:04:00 PM
That is just wrong :D
Great thread guys, keep the pics coming!! :thumbsup:
Meathook, I thought he looked like ole Private Pyle as well. ;)
"Why aren't you allowed to eat jelly donuts?" "Sir, because I am too heavy, Sir."
Post by: Al Kidner on November 02, 2004, 05:27:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 02, 2004, 05:55:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Boarclosed1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Boar1.jpg)
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 02, 2004, 06:43:00 AM
Bear,
Great pic. It's 6:40 am here, and I'd you've got my mouth watering with that dish.
David
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 02, 2004, 06:48:00 AM
Post by: Carcajou on November 02, 2004, 07:20:00 AM
Great photos! Awesome boar! Nice tuskies! :scared: keep those pics comin along!
Post by: JC on November 02, 2004, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 02, 2004, 08:54:00 AM
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 02, 2004, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on November 02, 2004, 11:18:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 02, 2004, 11:26:00 AM
Post by: OH at work on November 02, 2004, 11:54:00 AM
You sure do know how to make a person jealous :thumbsup:
Joe
Post by: TexMex on November 02, 2004, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: Negissimo on November 02, 2004, 02:55:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/tlclum/Hunting/10-31-04scrape.jpg)
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Post by: Glenn Newell on November 02, 2004, 03:12:00 PM
Marco the bow is one I made, I used a wooden shaft and a 100 grain Tusker Spirit broadhead...Glenn...
Post by: Roughcountry on November 02, 2004, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on November 02, 2004, 03:36:00 PM
Last year they we a bit thin...but the population right not looks to be about right, but I expect more to pile in as the acorns are now starting to really fall.
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 02, 2004, 04:36:00 PM
Years ago I before I was a bowhunter I took my pig dog for walk after some pigs in the heat of the day, walked for miles and didn't see a thing, on the way back to the car I struck a big boar in a wallow and the dog ran straight down to the water and plonked himself in the water adjacent to the boar and didn't move (wasn't well trained at this stage) too bloody hot for him to go chasing pig he reckons, the boar just looked for a few seconds, couldn't believe his luck and took off at high speed.
Post by: Terry Green on November 02, 2004, 05:02:00 PM
Now get this...I was seeing the at high noon in the food plots and crossing the roads...not just lying up in the cool wet spots. We were basicaly infested with em.
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on November 02, 2004, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 02, 2004, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on November 02, 2004, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 02, 2004, 09:15:00 PM
Glenn, You could see some real snow pics for long, never know when it'll dump up here.
Tim & T, you guys better hurry cause if it ever drys out it's goin the barn for the winter.
Oh yea Sackett!! God's Country no doubt!!
Great series Tommy!!
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 02, 2004, 09:18:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/PA040023.jpg)
Warren
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 02, 2004, 11:32:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/PC170021a.jpg)
This ole boy was about 45 minutes behind them. It's a ways from the truck. Took me 2 hours to pack him out, after pictures, video and fieldquartering.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/PC170023.jpg)
Warren
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 03, 2004, 03:48:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/blackfellacamp.jpg)
Post by: b.glass on November 03, 2004, 08:57:00 AM
If your pictures don't do it justice I can't imagine what it would be like in person!
Post by: JC on November 03, 2004, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 03, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
Warren
Post by: JC on November 03, 2004, 02:25:00 PM
Post by: J.T. on November 03, 2004, 02:55:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0435.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0439.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0440.jpg)
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 03, 2004, 04:16:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/RusaStag.jpg)
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 03, 2004, 04:29:00 PM
David
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 04, 2004, 02:23:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Picture035.jpg)
Post by: Al Kidner on November 04, 2004, 02:27:00 AM
Alan in Oz.... :wavey:
Post by: mshane on November 04, 2004, 09:04:00 AM
Have you made meat yet with that Morrison?
Shane
Post by: Hooked on November 04, 2004, 12:11:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Lilbuck.jpg)
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 04, 2004, 02:37:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/deandeer6.jpg)
Post by: Al Kidner on November 04, 2004, 03:43:00 PM
Plan to do some hunting very shortly though, so stay tuned!
Regards Alan in Oz...... :wavey: ...
Post by: Eric Krewson on November 04, 2004, 09:46:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/whiteoakstand.jpg)
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 05, 2004, 12:00:00 AM
As you can see, he was quartering away and the Magnus did a number on him
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 05, 2004, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: Hooked on November 05, 2004, 12:48:00 AM
Post by: Jock on November 05, 2004, 04:31:00 AM
Glen,
Where was the photo of the young Stags taken?
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 05, 2004, 06:47:00 AM
Post by: JC on November 05, 2004, 08:25:00 AM
Post by: Jock on November 05, 2004, 01:32:00 PM
Is that near the Brisbane Valley?
Post by: Littlefeather on November 05, 2004, 02:41:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=884)
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 05, 2004, 04:09:00 PM
Sorry for the bad quality of the pictures, I was using the digital zoom going for some of these photos.
A good red double six stag.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Picture019.jpg)
Wide angle photo of same stag and his girls
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/6x6withhindswalkingbesidetheRusapens.jpg)
Post by: Littlefeather on November 05, 2004, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 05, 2004, 05:10:00 PM
Post by: Timo on November 05, 2004, 06:53:00 PM
Kinda curious about the shot,penetration,distance travel?
Post by: Roughcountry on November 05, 2004, 10:01:00 PM
Enjoying the pics Glen. Different country.
CK. Do those deer have ta find something without thorns to make a scrape or are they just a little tougher than ours?
Post by: Jock on November 06, 2004, 04:41:00 AM
The photo of the "Royal" is excellent, one of the forrests that I've stalked is blessed with stags of this quality, unfortunately not with a Bow though, kinda fraustrating, but at least I get to watch them up close, keep those photos comming, great to see the beasts and lanscapes of different countries.
Post by: Littlefeather on November 06, 2004, 05:58:00 AM
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 06, 2004, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 06, 2004, 02:43:00 PM
Another double six with a small harem, pity it was raining when I took this photo.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/6x6intherain.jpg)
A very good double five hoofing it across the paddock, this bloke was on mission.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/5x5accrossthepaddok.jpg)
Post by: ArticArcher on November 06, 2004, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: kyle on November 06, 2004, 05:21:00 PM
Kyle
Post by: Santiam on November 06, 2004, 07:46:00 PM
Those are sure some wierd looking deer...LOL
Good pics guys. :thumbsup:
Today was the first day of our late blacktail season.....I spotted a good buck a couple hundred yards out but he had me spotted also...
I put my bow down and grabbed my camera to play with him a bit when this brusier busted out right below me...
Oh Well, at least I had my camera ready and was able to get this shot...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Jumping.jpg)
Post by: Bpaul on November 06, 2004, 08:15:00 PM
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Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 07, 2004, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 07, 2004, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 07, 2004, 06:14:00 PM
Sure wish I had more zoom. Ralph
Post by: Littlefeather on November 08, 2004, 10:46:00 AM
Here is a pic of a young little fella that was chasing a Doe round and round yesterday. He has a couple of years more growth. Then he better watch out. CK
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=885)
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=886)
Post by: Jason Lester on November 08, 2004, 10:55:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/JasonLester/Bows/100_2942.jpg)
My bow is 62 NTN for a reference.
I'd like to see him.
Post by: Chris on November 08, 2004, 01:40:00 PM
I decided to go look for hogs Sunday morning and 5 minutes after hitting the swamp, I saw a group of small boars. Circled downwind and shot the biggest one (75 pounder) as he crossed by me in the palmettos at 12 feet. I guess he was the consolation prize for not getting the buck.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/Hunting%20Photos/Chickasawhatchee110704.jpg)
Here's a link to some other pictures I have from my trip to BlackBeard Island off the coast of Georgia a couple of weeks ago.
http://photobucket.com/albums/v136/wardcj/BlackBeard%20Island%202004/
Chris
Post by: Jock on November 08, 2004, 01:51:00 PM
That's not a bad "consolation" bud.
Well Done!!
Snailskin,
First class picture, this is a great thread,BTW!!
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 08, 2004, 02:45:00 PM
Nice hog, 12 foot shot, that's what I call up close and personal.
Warren
Post by: Chris on November 08, 2004, 05:27:00 PM
BlackBeard Island is the longest running Federal Bowhunt in the Nation. This was my first year and we had a blast. We plan to make it an annual trip. Everyone in our group had shots, four out of the five had multiple shots. Can't ask for much more than that on a bowhunt.
By the way, I really enjoyed your video and the hunting notes on your site. I've been "Field Quartering" for a couple of years now and can't imagine dragging one out anymore.
chris
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 08, 2004, 06:28:00 PM
Years ago, probably in the early 70's, I read an article in a magazine about at hunt at Black Beard Island. One of the hunters on that hunt took, what I remember to be, his 36th deer with a bow. At the time, that many bowkills was unheard of. I was really impressed with the article and have always been interested in the island.
Once again, I really enjoyed the pictures that you took.
Thank You
Warren
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 08, 2004, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 08, 2004, 06:59:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/ny04-10.jpg)
Post by: FilmGuy on November 08, 2004, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: Steve Humphrey on November 08, 2004, 09:33:00 PM
Early Sunday morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/11-7-2004deer0050.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/11-7-2004deer0041.jpg)
A little guy in persuit.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/11-7-2004deer0039.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/11-7-2004deer0040.jpg)
This one came along about 10:30 Sunday morning. I saw a larger buck earlier in the day and decided to hold out and not take the shot on this one. He was 8-yards and didn't have a clue I was even around. Check out the shadow behind him.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/sdhump/11-7-2004deer0043.jpg)
Hope I don't regret this one latter.
Good Luck and hunt safe. Steve
Post by: gregg dudley on November 08, 2004, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: Bear on November 08, 2004, 10:18:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 09, 2004, 06:06:00 AM
Post by: Negissimo on November 09, 2004, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 10, 2004, 04:37:00 PM
This is a deer that I killed on this day, 30 years ago. Yep, it was my 15th bowkill and it was on November 10, 1974.
I was able to close the distance to 35 yards for a shot at 10:25. The hit was less than perfect but very leathal. The deer only traveled 60 yard.
My bow was a 58", 55 pound, Browning Explorer. Back then I didn't know any better and was using sight pins.
Ain't old pictures great?
Warren
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/BOWKILL015.jpg)
Post by: cajunbowhntr on November 10, 2004, 04:49:00 PM
CB
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 10, 2004, 07:57:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 11, 2004, 01:49:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/YoungTraditionalshooter.jpg)
Enjoy your youngens while you can.
Alan in Oz.
Post by: Al Kidner on November 11, 2004, 01:50:00 AM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 11, 2004, 01:53:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/Abouttorelease.jpg)
You have to keep your eyes open for swimming handbags when stalking these rays on foot! :eek:
Post by: Jock on November 11, 2004, 05:29:00 AM
Alan,
The one of Samuel is outstanding, your's too Warren.
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 11, 2004, 07:45:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/Hunting/DSC01699.jpg)
David
Post by: Meathook on November 11, 2004, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 11, 2004, 08:09:00 PM
David
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 11, 2004, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: StanM on November 12, 2004, 11:08:00 AM
Super photo! Well done, mate.
Stan
Post by: Littlefeather on November 12, 2004, 02:55:00 PM
Post by: Bpaul on November 12, 2004, 03:40:00 PM
B
Post by: Timo on November 12, 2004, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 12, 2004, 10:54:00 PM
David
Post by: Glenn Newell on November 13, 2004, 02:09:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/Glenn51/Hunt04Email25.jpg)
Post by: Meathook on November 13, 2004, 07:59:00 PM
(http://www.tradgang.com/dh/inthestand.jpg)
This is a little inside corner staging area I like to hunt. I saw a real dandy out of this stand last year (130+) at 26 paces.
(http://www.tradgang.com/dh/inthestand3.jpg)
It is a tight little stand right on the edge of some cover so thick you can't hardly walk through it. I changed over to my Dano arrow with the Timo stone point since any shot would be close.
(http://www.tradgang.com/dh/inthestand2.jpg)
Only problem is the deer came in at dark and didn't get close to the stand until it was too dark to shoot.
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 13, 2004, 08:08:00 PM
David
Post by: gregg dudley on November 13, 2004, 08:38:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 13, 2004, 09:25:00 PM
Alan in Oz..........
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/Bowfish2.jpg)
Post by: bluecat on November 14, 2004, 08:22:00 AM
Be safe,
Scott
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/haydems/2004Buck.png)
Post by: Meathook on November 14, 2004, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Randy Morin on November 14, 2004, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 14, 2004, 08:53:00 AM
David
Post by: Philip on November 14, 2004, 03:38:00 PM
(http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/52/52560/folders/176938/1311474HQ2.JPG)
If you look real close, you can see Josh on a tree about the center of the picture.
(http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/52/52560/folders/176938/1311471HQ1.JPG)
Philip
Post by: Hooked on November 14, 2004, 06:25:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/Kscgd2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/wfjones2/BuckCloseUp.jpg)
Post by: Ralph Renfro on November 15, 2004, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: Skinner on November 15, 2004, 10:08:00 AM
10 pt buck. First deer harvested with traditional equipment and the largest buck I have shot to date.
Skinner
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 15, 2004, 10:14:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 15, 2004, 12:04:00 PM
Uh oh. Great pic.
Meat,
Again, great video. I love this thread.
I couldn't get Skinner's pic up, but sounds like he shot a good one.
David
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 16, 2004, 10:58:00 AM
David
Post by: Bear on November 16, 2004, 11:53:00 AM
I lived on the beach in Florida for three years, SW Montana for six months, and now here! God has been generous! :knothead: (Hope ya'll dont mind me gettin' all filisofikal)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/2004_1031Image0009.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/Copyof2004_1031Image0017.jpg)
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on November 16, 2004, 07:47:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/leechdoe2.jpg)
Post by: Bpaul on November 16, 2004, 07:49:00 PM
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Post by: Al Kidner on November 16, 2004, 08:16:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/DanSmithsChital.jpg)
The bow was made by Mr Glenn Newell from here in Oz.A real gentleman and top bowmaker.
Post by: Aeronut on November 16, 2004, 10:15:00 PM
Post by: GAstikbow on November 16, 2004, 10:29:00 PM
http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=showMyPhoto&albumID=218355723&photoID=218356847&security=HhFkXT
This one shows the entry hole right behind the shoulder.
http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=showMyPhoto&albumID=218355723&photoID=218356792&security=KFwIfn
Post by: Piper on November 16, 2004, 11:48:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/Pipermac/trailcam22004.jpg)
Post by: Piper on November 16, 2004, 11:59:00 PM
The photo is great but it really doesn't do him justice. The width is an accurate view, but his height, mass and main beam length are reduced substantially by the angles in the photo.
He is awesome to watch. He's been running the girls for 9 days now. I hope he gets tired soon, slows down and goes for a nice stroll by my sling spot ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/Pipermac/bigguy2004.jpg)
Post by: Bpaul on November 17, 2004, 01:04:00 AM
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Post by: Glenn Newell on November 17, 2004, 03:58:00 AM
Post by: TexMex on November 17, 2004, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: Carcajou on November 17, 2004, 09:35:00 AM
Awesome photos, particularly of the sunset buck, man, the things that go on in the woods that we never see until ........TRAILCAMS!
Can I get a copy of that pic from ya?
Post by: Santiam on November 17, 2004, 09:58:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Catbody.jpg)
I had my camera set at big buck height and he was just on the inside of the trail so I missed..LOL
he heard the camera take the first pic and now is investigating the sound...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Catface.jpg)
I do have a cougar tag in my hot little pocket and he better not try that whilst I am in my stand
:bigsmyl:
Post by: StanM on November 17, 2004, 10:58:00 AM
I've been waiting to see the same thing in my trail cam pic. Too darn many of those things running around. I hope you get him.
I've got a cool pic I'll post tonight, when I get home from church, of a good four point.
Stan
Post by: kyle on November 17, 2004, 11:05:00 AM
Kyle
Post by: Piper on November 17, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
You should be able to right click your mouse on the photo and "Save as" to your documents.
By the way
I got to a new sling spot in the dark this morning and....you guessed it... the big guy walked in front of me at 25 yds. It wasn't legal light yet so....he's still walking. I'll keep you posted.
Post by: Longbowwally on November 17, 2004, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: Meathook on November 17, 2004, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: Timo on November 17, 2004, 08:33:00 PM
Nice goin Wally! :thumbsup:
Post by: Meathook on November 17, 2004, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 17, 2004, 10:58:00 PM
Thanks for posting.
Warren
Post by: Al Kidner on November 17, 2004, 11:13:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/Sambar.bmp)
Alan in Oz.
Post by: Santiam on November 18, 2004, 12:40:00 AM
This is the 4th cougar I have caught on my trailcam...I actualy have the WHOLE cat on the other 3..LOL
You going out Saturday??
Post by: Carcajou on November 18, 2004, 10:04:00 AM
Post by: StanM on November 18, 2004, 10:57:00 AM
Yep, I'll be out Saturday. Will only get to hunt in the afternoon though as my wife scheduled some "family" pictures for 8:30 Sat. morning. Can you believe it?
Hopefully, I'll run in to this guy. I have another picture of him in the velvet and was glad to see that he survived gun season. That's my ground blind in the background. I bought it so that my five-year old daughter can go "huntin'" with me. She's always asking, but there's no way I wanted to put her in a tree stand. I've got another picture from the inside looking out with her that I'll see if I can find.
Good luck to you.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/BigBuck32.jpg)
Stan
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 18, 2004, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 18, 2004, 08:35:00 PM
David
Post by: Terry Riley on November 18, 2004, 11:10:00 PM
Terry
Post by: Santiam on November 18, 2004, 11:54:00 PM
I was wondering how your blind is to shoot out of??
I crawled around in one and felt"crowded" trying to shoot...Heck, you got a longbow...Are you kneeling or what?
One of my trailcam cat pics..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/snowcat.jpg)
Post by: bard on November 19, 2004, 12:02:00 AM
Post by: Meathook on November 19, 2004, 08:57:00 AM
This morning I opted to sit on the ground so I could get a little closer to where they were passing through. Right on time I hear a noise and sure enough here come two deer a doe and a fawn. I had plenty of back cover but not much front cover. The doe came into about 20 yards saw me but wasn't sure what to do so she came in to investigate. She got as close as 10 yards never spooked but was bobing and weaving trying to get me to move. She eventually turned around and walked directly away never offering a shot.
Now the video only shows the fawn when they were walking away but at the end I zoom in on a fallen tree. The big doe nipped at some moss on the Y of that log. She was close and eyeballing the hec out of me.
It was and exciting morning to say the least.
Deer (450K) (http://www.tradgang.com/dh/video/deer111904.wmv)
Post by: JC on November 19, 2004, 01:21:00 PM
Stan, that is one cool picture with the blind in the background. I think I'd have to throw that one in front of my wife and say "No more saturday appointments sweetie, ever."
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 19, 2004, 03:33:00 PM
David
Post by: StanM on November 19, 2004, 06:44:00 PM
I don't have a problem shooting out of the blind with a 66" longbow. There is enough room at the top to move the bow about 30 degrees from side to side. Now, having said that, you'd better be ready to shoot when somethings in that 30 degree window, or it's a no go.
I honestly don't know how much I'll hunt out of the thing. I bought it so that my daughter could sit in it with me. She asks me a lot if she can go hunting with me, and this is a way that she can stay warm, relatively dry, and still see a couple of deer.
Stan
Post by: Al Kidner on November 19, 2004, 08:45:00 PM
Alan in Oz.
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 20, 2004, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 20, 2004, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: Longbowwally on November 22, 2004, 08:29:00 AM
Yes, me and Timo are related...we're brothers of the bow.... :)
Post by: Terry Green on November 22, 2004, 10:06:00 AM
(http://www.tradgang.com/terryimages/cypress.jpg)
Post by: Roughcountry on November 22, 2004, 08:30:00 PM
Cool pic
Post by: Jock on November 23, 2004, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on November 23, 2004, 02:30:00 PM
Post by: Bpaul on November 23, 2004, 02:31:00 PM
It's All Tradgang's Fault!!!
B
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 23, 2004, 03:36:00 PM
This Cypress tree is located at Cat Island NWR, La. The National Champion Bald Cypress tree. It's estimated to be about 1,000 years old and is 83 feet high and has a circumference of 53 feet. It's the largest tree East of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the 6th largest tree in the United States.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/P9240026.jpg)
While scouting the area I found this hollow cypress tree. Before this area was a NWR, someone used a chain saw to cut some windows in it. It's an excellent ground blind, in a good location.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/whw103/PC260015.jpg)
My friend Murray Landry (Trooper on Tradgang) by an average size cypress, for the area.
Warren
Post by: J from Denmark on November 23, 2004, 04:01:00 PM
Jacob
Post by: Warren H. Womack on November 23, 2004, 04:27:00 PM
The hollow goes all the way to the top, which is over 40 feet. It seems to draft, much like a chimney for a fire pace, taking all of a hunters scent to the top.
It's located on a narrow ridge between two sloughs. A perfect travel area.
Warren
Post by: Two Hats on November 23, 2004, 04:30:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on November 23, 2004, 05:09:00 PM
Roughcountry,
I don't know how tall it is, but its sky hi I tell ya. I've seen bigger on The Paradise, but this time I had my camera.
Like Warren's pic, Lance got in one once while it was pouring rain, and the squirrels didn't know what to think of him sitting in there.....they really gave him what for as they scampered about just outside getting wet.
Post by: Roughcountry on November 23, 2004, 10:19:00 PM
Thanks Terry and Warren, very cool
Post by: StephenR on November 24, 2004, 11:03:00 AM
took this going in to pick up a nice 8pt killed with the gun.Can you see the doe & two hoss gobblers?
Post by: StephenR on November 24, 2004, 11:05:00 AM
Post by: Brute killer on November 25, 2004, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 28, 2004, 07:24:00 PM
Post by: Tree Killer on November 28, 2004, 09:55:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/PB271063.jpg)
Post by: Tree Killer on November 28, 2004, 10:02:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/PB271066.jpg)
Post by: Joseph on November 28, 2004, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on November 29, 2004, 02:40:00 AM
From Oz.........Alan.. :wavey:
Post by: Doug Campbell on November 29, 2004, 09:52:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/100_1136.jpg)
I was up scouting for lion tracks and couldn't pass up this shot. There's a cabin in the lower right hand corner and two bunches of elk in the center.
Post by: smalson on November 29, 2004, 06:05:00 PM
It was on the first morning of my hunt in SE Iowa. When we planned our hunt, we targeted the week of November 8 for peak rut activity. That morning at 6:00, a 6 point passed on the primary trail I was watching. He freshened the scrape that was 25 yards from my tree. He then walked up the hill and out of my world. At about 6:20, two does followed the same trail. They both sniffed the scrape and the larger of the two urinated there. They walked up the hill as had the 6 point. 15 feet from the scrape they stopped to look to their left. I heard a deep, long grunt and the does took off running straight away from me over the crest of a harvested bean field that was 100 yards up hill from me. A huge bodied deer ran through the brush to where the does had stood and then chased them up and over the hill. His body was like a barrel and was twice the width of either doe! His rack was massive and went far beyond his ears and stood as high as a bushel basket. He stopped on the crest of the hill for a few seconds allowing me to get a quick look with my 10x Bausch & Lomb binocs. He was amazing. I estimated that he’d score in the 175+ range, but he was headed the wrong way.
Half an hour later, I saw movement in the bean field and saw some deer moving toward me. They were does and kept looking back as they moved my way. I heard grunting and soon they were joined by a non-typical Romeo who chased them down toward me. I tried to get a good look at him but the brush didn’t allow it. When they finally convinced him that they weren’t ready for romance, he moved to the scrape. It was then that I got a good look at him. He had a beautiful 4 point rack on one side that swept around in the classic high whitetail form with 8 inch tines and decent mass. The other side also carried 4 points, but the main beam got outside the brow tine then went nearly straight up. He worked the scrape then moved off. He’d have surpassed 100, but I don’t know how far. The day before a friend had been in the same tree and had shot a buck whose rack was mirror image of that buck. His buck had more mass and was an old monster. He may have been the father or older brother of the one I saw.
Through the next couple hours, several bucks passed through, all in the spike to 8 point range, all 1.5 years old and looking over their shoulders. A little after 9, I looked down the hill and saw a buck approaching. My standards for the hunt were pretty clear. I’ve shot several 8 and 9 point bucks, but never a 10. I wanted a 10 point or greater! I’ve also shot a ton of bucks, but none have been 90” or bigger. I wanted something in the 120 range, minimum. I saw a buck approaching from down the hill and south about 75 yards. The first thing I noticed was a ridge that ran around the inside of each main beam. The morning sun drew my attention to it immediately. Because of the brush and the awkward angle of turning to use my binoculars, I couldn’t see too well. He was an 8, and I estimated him in the 110 range. He had decent mass. He stomped around in the brush for a full 15 minutes, moving one way and another in the bushes. He worked a tree over and looked for love. He finally made his way to the scrape and gave it the full treatment. Licking, raking the branch, rubbing his eyes on it, scraping the ground with antlers and hooves, sniffing, then urinating on both back legs into the scrape. During that time I noticed two points I hadn’t previously seen. He was not 120+, but he was a 10 point and I wanted him to come down my trail. The scrape was too far for my taste (and practice), and there were just a few twigs between me and him. I wouldn’t shoot.
When he finished working the scrape, he took a couple steps toward the trail leading past my tree, but stopped to contemplate. He then walked back through the scrape and took a couple steps up the hill toward the bean field. He once again stopped, turned, and headed directly north, which angled him past my stand at 20 yards. I drew my 55+# Shakespeare Necedah (58” with Selway quiver) and held for a couples seconds as he stopped behind a tree then walked through the best opening I had before he headed out of range. The little orange puff I’d glued/tied on the nock traced a path into his right side as he was slightly quartering away. He ran 60-70 yards and stood looking around. My orange 2013 shaft with its red and yellow feathers protruded from his right side. More interesting to me was the 5 inch portion with Magnus Stinger 2 blade dripping blood on the left side. He stood there for the lifetime of a few seconds while I watched, hoping for him to drop while I had my Discoverers glued to my eyes. He didn’t drop. After a few seconds/moments/years he ran toward the bean field.
I pulled out my radio and turned it on. I had a friend in a tree 100 yards away and out of sight. His response was, “What did you shoot?” I told him it was a 10 point that might reach 110” and had good mass. Kelly told me that he had seen the buck with the arrow in it and not to trail it without him because that is part of the fun. Since it was 9:30 and prime time, I told him I’d carry my heavy stuff the ¾ mile to the truck then come back. I had the shakes so bad I couldn’t be safe sitting 23 feet up in a tree! After a 1.5 mile hike that included seeing bucks number 10, 11, and 12 for the morning, I got back to my stand. I told Kelly I was back so he met me where the buck had been standing. There was enough blood to trail easily, but not as much as I’d expected from what appeared to be a solid double lung shot. We trailed the buck from the point of the shot to the point where he stood. There was a puddle there. We followed the trail to the edge of the woods and through the weeds, but in the harvested beans there was no blood. Nothing.
I always like to extend the suspense of the trailing process by keeping my eyes to the ground and letting the trail lead me to the deer. No blood in the beans, so I lifted my head and looked ahead. Nothing. Nada. Flat field. I scanned left. Nothing. I scanned right, and there was my buck lying 50 yards away. He was facing away so I could just see the rear end and a rack holding his head off the ground! He had grown after I shot him!!! When Kelly saw him, he thought I’d been pulling his leg when I said 100, maybe 110”. I guess I just wasn’t used to the body size. I got 140 lbs. of boned meat from the processor. His inside spread is 16.75” and he is a typical 10 with 7 inch tines. I don’t yet know his score, but we rough scored him at well over 120. I fulfilled both my goals and at this point I’m shooting a perfect score with traditional archery! One shot, one buck.
Steve
Post by: smalson on November 30, 2004, 11:28:00 PM
Here's the baffling part . . . At the shot he flinched and kicked up his heels. He ran away with his tail down . . . exactly like the deer have responded to heart shots. He ran 50-60 yards and disappeared behind a couple tree trunks. I never saw him again even though the woods are rather open. Was he laying there
I knew that my gun was sighted in and I knew where my crosshairs were when I shot . . . but I sat in the stand for the remaining hour of light wondering if he had run and dropped from an unintended slug.
I climbed down thinking that if I'd intended to get him, I'd be full of confidence because of his reaction. I was relieved to see no sign of blood or hair or deer . . . he would live to see another day!
And yes. He did run directly away from my son, who saw nothing.
Post by: ccampbell2546 on December 01, 2004, 10:23:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/MI.Bowhunter/Hunting%20Pics/SnowyMorning.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/MI.Bowhunter/Hunting%20Pics/TrackinSnow.jpg)
Post by: JC on December 01, 2004, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on December 01, 2004, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: Ralph Renfro on December 01, 2004, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on December 02, 2004, 01:28:00 AM
Alan in Oz..........
Post by: Al Kidner on December 02, 2004, 02:38:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/RusaStagsaway.jpg)
Alan in Oz... :wavey: ...
Post by: Littlefeather on December 03, 2004, 07:28:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=906)
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 03, 2004, 08:02:00 PM
That picture just oozes of killing mojo. Makes me think I could kill something from there while sitting here. Neat!!!
David
Post by: Santiam on December 03, 2004, 11:15:00 PM
Looking down into Moose cr...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Pict0151.jpg)
Post by: Rich Baker on December 03, 2004, 11:21:00 PM
Post by: Santiam on December 03, 2004, 11:23:00 PM
Hang on!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/steeproad.jpg)
There's one of them Roosevelts now..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/cow.jpg)
I went as hard as I could for a 1/2 mile or so trying to beat these elk to this saddle..
I ain't never won a race with a elk yet... :knothead:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/cowrock.jpg)
Post by: Santiam on December 03, 2004, 11:46:00 PM
Are we talking the same Moose cr??? I am above SweetHome..
I have been on elk every day..I have been tracking...Had some close calls...I think we are getting some more low snow this weekend...
Can't wait.
:bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Landing.jpg)
Post by: Rich Baker on December 03, 2004, 11:58:00 PM
Post by: Tree Killer on December 04, 2004, 01:17:00 AM
We'll probably have tracking snow here at the house by Sunday, still looking for a Blacktail since elk are off limits up here!
T.K.
Post by: Rich Baker on December 04, 2004, 01:26:00 AM
Post by: Santiam on December 04, 2004, 01:34:00 AM
I could also see the Mtn behind you real good ...LOL
Rich, worry about money after season is over...Works for me :bigsmyl:
I use the roads to get up there and cut fresh tracks...Then its put the boots on and get em up..I haven't seen much of anybody...The only tracks on the roads have been elk..
You can see the Three Sisters in the background
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Santiam/Pict0106.jpg)
Post by: StanM on December 05, 2004, 09:42:00 AM
I love the pics you post on here. Thanks.
Stan
Post by: Rooselk on December 06, 2004, 01:53:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/Rooselk/Hunt04.jpg)
And here's a picture of my hunting partner:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/Rooselk/BrandHunt.jpg)
We didn't harvest any blacktails but we had one heck of a good time. :)
Post by: Al Kidner on December 06, 2004, 03:03:00 AM
Alan in Oz............
Post by: Al Kidner on December 06, 2004, 06:39:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/BullCamel.jpg)
Alan in Oz..........
Post by: Al Kidner on December 06, 2004, 06:43:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/CamelPrints.jpg)
Alan in Oz...............
Post by: Santiam on December 06, 2004, 07:23:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on December 06, 2004, 09:27:00 AM
Sunrise on my favorite ridge.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/NatlChristmasTree2004.jpg)
Sorry to portray my rifle, Dinner Bell, but this is the stump of this year's National Christmas Tree, which is on display at the mall in Washington, DC. They pulled it out of my hunting area with a helicopter. A red spruce, it was 106 years old.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Shelterandme04.jpg)
This shelter is made of chestnut, and was built in 1933. Around 1996 the Forest Service stopped all repairs on it, roof and sealing of the logs, and they are allowing it to decay. I have a lot of fond memories of my last 18 seasons or so spent in this piece of history.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Camp2004.jpg)
My camp in the National Forest.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/SpottedSalamander2004.jpg)
Spotted Salamanders were moving about one day. This one and another like it came out from under the shelter and went their mysterious ways into the woods.
Killdeer
Post by: Joseph on December 06, 2004, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: JC on December 06, 2004, 09:51:00 AM
Killi, makes my heart sad to see that stump. I'm gonna have to send Dubbya an email, askin if we can get rid of that stupid tradition. Why kill a hunnert year old tree to hang some lights on it?
Post by: Killdeer on December 06, 2004, 09:54:00 AM
On the other hand, the local communities are rather proud of the beautiful 65-foot tree, and the well-coordinated efforts that put their home-town hero in the Nation's Capital. No doubt it is also quite a feather in the cap of Pat Sheridan, the USFS District Ranger.
There are always two sides, but like you, I wonder at the logic. "Gee! What a great tree! So beautiful, so perfect! And way older than any of us! Let's chop it down!"
:knothead:
Killdeer ~I will never understand people.~
Good! :thumbsup:
Post by: Bpaul on December 06, 2004, 10:03:00 AM
Killi those pictures are just great. You fit right in with that Cabin... bow or no.
As a kid I was always fascinated by those salamanders... we didn't have the big yellow spotted ones in the desert. Believe we do up here though... going to have to check. That's 'bout my favorite animal.
B
Post by: Bear on December 06, 2004, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on December 06, 2004, 02:30:00 PM
Post by: Glenn Newell on December 06, 2004, 03:31:00 PM
Post by: Al Kidner on December 07, 2004, 02:47:00 AM
Australia is the only spot on earth that has Feral camels. A lot of Middle Eastern lads come over to buy a few now and then. The word is our Camels are the best of blood as there from very old stock from back in the 18 hundreds.Not bad eating as well.
Alan In Oz.................... :wavey:
Post by: Joseph on December 07, 2004, 04:15:00 AM
Post by: Brad_Gentry on December 07, 2004, 12:28:00 PM
This should be my first deer of '04; a nice little doe taken in the Shawnee.
Post by: Swanny in MD on December 08, 2004, 06:49:00 PM
Most of my huntin is suburbia lots next to farmland that will get developed eventually here in Howard County.
Took my son out tonight in the Double Bull and set it up in my customer's three acre lot. 13 doe came out - mostly big mature mamma's were bedded right behind their shed (to the right of their house)...and this is in the middle of our gun season!
Wind was switching back and forth since we were in the bottom land near a stream, no shot, but they got within 40 yards before they were too uncomfortable with our wind. Fun, fun, fun!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/barndwellers_md/huntin002.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/barndwellers_md/huntin001.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/barndwellers_md/huntin003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/barndwellers_md/huntin004.jpg)
Post by: Bpaul on December 08, 2004, 07:18:00 PM
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Post by: MDbowhunter on December 08, 2004, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Swanny in MD on December 08, 2004, 10:05:00 PM
Most people think farms are the hot spots...but I always tell them to spy out the small bordering properties and usually you'll find the bedding areas in people's backyards. :)
Post by: bow loving man on December 08, 2004, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: kyle on December 09, 2004, 09:07:00 AM
Kyle
Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 09, 2004, 11:20:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/ctl6804/Coloradolook.jpg)
Jason...thanks for the pic! (game hog!!)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 09, 2004, 11:51:00 AM
Post by: Jason Lester on December 09, 2004, 08:31:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/JasonLester/misc/huntingspot.jpg)
Post by: gregg dudley on December 09, 2004, 09:49:00 PM
My hunting partner for last weekend. Daughters are wonderful.
Post by: gregg dudley on December 10, 2004, 08:49:00 PM
Traditional doe from a few weeks ago. Wensel Woodsman took both lungs at 18 yards. This is where she fell 80 yards away.
gregg
Post by: C. Lacey on December 11, 2004, 09:51:00 AM
Email me guys if you're interested in letting me use them on/in the magazine.
...and Alan (in oz!) that camel pic brings back some fun memories.
Years back now, my uncle Dennis went out and roped him some wild camels, bought them back to the coast and when he'd tamed them a little (about a month if I remember right...not long enough to be pets for sure!) he saddled them up and rode East to West across the widest part of Australia.
The 'plan' was to release them once he arrived on the west coast, but by then they WERE pets....so he walked them back again!
At the time, I was working at QIT in Brisbane (now Qld Uni). Knew he was due back 'sometime soon' but while he'd said he'd be sure to drop in on me, didn't imagine he'd actually bring the camels into the city!!
Sure enough the head of my school came down all a fluster one morning. Said "there's three camels on the main lawn and some very tall arabian man with them!"
I was only a junior in the office and (fortunately) a bit of a teachers pet - quietly stood up and explained "that sounds like my uncle Sir. He said he'd call by to see me some time."
"Oh, well thats all right then." he replied. Poor guy! He really was all stressed out.
Anyway....was only 2 camels I'd been expecting to find but one of the females had given birth during the walk. While taking them back to the suburbs (yeah, it did make for a few looks) poor Adarn (the bub) tore one hoof on a guard rail.
Became my job to apply this stinking potion Dennis had found (smelt like old dead fish and looked like tar) to Adarn's leg twice a day. Adarn would spit and bit anyone else that came near - even Dennis couldn't control him, hence the accident - but for some jolly reason was meak as a lamb for me.
Do camels smell musty??? About the same as a 300 year old rug that's been left in the rain a few weeks and is proper mouldy!! Breath like ?? don't know, never smelt anything quite that bad before or since and a rather bad habit of spitting this green slime at you just whenever the mood takes them.
I fear I'll never be able to shoot a camel for Dennis will come haunt me!
My girls got to meet him not long before he died. Rochelle, who was in grade 4 at school by that time, wrote in her diary the next day...
"Mummy's Uncle Dennis came to visit us yesterday. He rode a Pennyfeather (Pennyfathing bike) from London to Australia. Ownes camels (he couldn't part with his pets so went out to the Alice to be a Cameleer) and swears a lot in many different languages."
Sorry for the prattle everyone - the pictures and the comments just remind me of him.
Mum still blames him because I 'do all these strange things' - she still can't get a handle on me loving the bush so much...not to mention 'hunting'!
"Thanks Uncle Denny"
Cher :cool:
Post by: Bpaul on December 11, 2004, 10:10:00 AM
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Post by: JC on December 11, 2004, 10:38:00 AM
Post by: C. Lacey on December 11, 2004, 10:52:00 AM
Uncle Denny was the BEST - we were always planning some new adventure.
I think all kids could do with a 'nice but wayward' crazy uncle like him in their lives.
Okay, WAY past my bedtime here - you all have yourselves a lovely day...and don't get too cold.
Cher :cool:
Post by: kyle on December 11, 2004, 11:00:00 AM
Kyle
Post by: J.T. on December 11, 2004, 03:11:00 PM
my hunting rig
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0470.jpg)
a rub line
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0478.jpg)
a pic I took while still hunting along a bever pond
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0469.jpg)
sunrise from one of my stands
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/surveyorJT/hunting/104_0469.jpg)
Post by: J.T. on December 11, 2004, 03:12:00 PM
Post by: gregg dudley on December 11, 2004, 06:46:00 PM
Kyle, thanks, I think she is a keeper too!
I think this is post 500 on this thread. This is my all time favorite thread on any internet forum.
Thanks!
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 11, 2004, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: StanM on December 12, 2004, 03:10:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/endofday.jpg)
Stan
Post by: Tree Killer on December 12, 2004, 07:10:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/P1011074.jpg)
Tree Killer
Post by: Bpaul on December 12, 2004, 08:19:00 PM
Stan, I dig yours too.
So... when does this thread break off to a new one? LOL.... thinking first of the year?
B
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 12, 2004, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: JasonV on December 12, 2004, 09:14:00 PM
(I gotta start bringing a digital camera with me....)
This is just an observation (and a late one since I'm just now catching up from the last several days away) but I found the comments about the national christmas tree stump interesting. My initial reaction was pretty much the same as Killdeer's:
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Originally posted by Killdeer:But then it made me realize that is the EXACT response my wife has when I bring home a deer or comment on how beautiful one is in a magazine, on TV, etc....
There are always two sides, but like you, I wonder at the logic. "Gee! What a great tree! So beautiful, so perfect! And way older than any of us! Let's chop it down!"
So instead I'll just think of that tree as "going out in style" - hope they make sopmething nice with the wood.
Now I'm gonna have that Disney "Circle of Life" song in my head for days :knothead:
Sorry for the off-subject post - just made me think....
Post by: Bear on December 13, 2004, 10:03:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/121204Bowfishing.jpg)
Post by: Bear on December 13, 2004, 10:05:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/waroche75/121204PMStand.jpg)
Post by: MDbowhunter on December 13, 2004, 10:58:00 PM
try hanging your stand a little higher. Those deer may just come in a little closer if your up a little higher. give it a try.
Post by: Eric Krewson on December 13, 2004, 11:15:00 PM
Post by: The Dutchman on December 13, 2004, 11:22:00 PM
Post by: Pat B on December 13, 2004, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: sleepyhollow on December 14, 2004, 05:21:00 AM
Post by: Jumper on December 14, 2004, 05:39:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on December 14, 2004, 05:46:00 AM
That IS poison ivy, tho'!!
Also, I think if I had a view from my house like Treekiller's, my head would explode! Hubble would pick up images of my grin, teef a-gleaming like unto the stars, spinning crazily off into the vast recesses of the infinite universe.
:bigsmyl:
Killdeer~slumped in a tattered armchair in a two bedroom condo overlooking the Beltway.
Post by: ber643 on December 14, 2004, 05:59:00 AM
Post by: Killdeer on December 14, 2004, 06:30:00 AM
Killdeer~beaded and fringed, roaming the wilds of Virginia's "Middle Ground", free and unfettered, hair blowing grandly behind her in a streaming, shining banner. Forever young, forever proud, a Goddess.
Post by: ber643 on December 14, 2004, 06:35:00 AM
Post by: kyle on December 14, 2004, 06:38:00 AM
Bear, my friend, stay away from those "hairy" lookin vines, unless you're lucky enough to not be allergic to it. How's yer season going? Any chance you could get over this way after Christmas? Hope you're doing well.
Kyle
Post by: Killdeer on December 14, 2004, 06:45:00 AM
Killdeer~image is everything~wispy wild woodland wraith.
Oh. I wanna T-shirt. Just copy and paste this onto the other thread.
Post by: kyle on December 14, 2004, 06:49:00 AM
Kyle
Post by: Kevin/TX on December 14, 2004, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: John Scifres on December 14, 2004, 08:45:00 AM
Post by: gregg dudley on December 14, 2004, 08:04:00 PM
I had just recovered from the poison ivy I got while hanging my treestand prior to the season. I really wanted to hunt the stand, but I knew the vine was still there. I carefully climbed up into the stand for the morning hunt. Saw some deer that were just out of range. After the hunt I carried out the procedure described above. No worries since.
Post by: Shape Shifter on December 14, 2004, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: Bpaul on December 14, 2004, 09:19:00 PM
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Post by: Bear on December 15, 2004, 12:40:00 PM
Yes, its ivy. But I was real carefull and dont even have a trace of it. Had my first case of it earlier in the season. Never again!
Dutch,
It is a Checkmate Falcon. Thanks for the compliment.
Kyle,
Hey man! I havent forgotten you! My Dad was in town for two weeks. Then finals. I'm in Florida for Christmas but will be back on the 26th. School doesnt start back till January 17th!! So you might end up seeing more of me than you had planned. Just kidding. But yes! Definatly after Christams.
My season has been awsome. I still only have one deer to show for it, but I have never seen so many in my life. If I had been using the PSE I sold last year I would have had six by now!! I have never had a season like this. NO REGRETS! I'd rather watch 'em with a recurve than kill 'em with a compound.
Post by: StephenR on December 15, 2004, 01:03:00 PM
Great pics keep em coming.
Post by: Tom Lagatol on December 15, 2004, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: Bpaul on December 15, 2004, 01:27:00 PM
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Post by: gregg dudley on December 15, 2004, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on December 23, 2004, 04:43:00 PM
You betcha we'll do it again in 2005!
Post by: Littlefeather on December 23, 2004, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 23, 2004, 08:21:00 PM
I'm with Curtis, this was a great idea. I enjoyed seeing images from other parts of the country and world, and sharing my images with everybody here. I'm already looking foward to next years season.
Thanks,
David
Post by: Roughcountry on December 23, 2004, 11:21:00 PM
Terry once it goe's into the archives if I delete the pics in photobucket will it carry thru? I'm a puter dummy in case you didn't just figer that out. :knothead:
Post by: Santiam on December 23, 2004, 11:30:00 PM
When you delete from Photobucket....
POOF!!!
They be gone...
Post by: Al Kidner on December 23, 2004, 11:56:00 PM
As always, from Oz, Alan.... :wavey: ...
Post by: John Scifres on December 24, 2004, 12:55:00 AM
Inside the blind.
Post by: Littlefeather on December 24, 2004, 11:47:00 AM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=924)
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=923)
Post by: StanM on December 24, 2004, 12:57:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/P1010484.jpg)
Stan
Post by: StanM on December 24, 2004, 12:59:00 PM
Stan
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 24, 2004, 05:51:00 PM
-not sure how to show pics any other way, but the snow 2004 pics are where I hunt here on my farm...my santuary.
Bob
Post by: Huntrdfk on December 24, 2004, 06:02:00 PM
David
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 24, 2004, 09:55:00 PM
Bob
Post by: Littlefeather on December 25, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=926)
My tracking dawg is looking ready. (http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=927)
Post by: Guru on December 25, 2004, 01:17:00 PM
Hunting in the snow is really cool,but in south Texas??? That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Charlie Lamb on December 25, 2004, 05:59:00 PM
Learn anything special?
Post by: Littlefeather on December 25, 2004, 08:23:00 PM
(http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=928)
Post by: Timo on December 26, 2004, 09:33:00 AM
Sure would making the skillet smell well?
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 30, 2004, 04:04:00 PM
Bob
Post by: sleepyhollow on December 31, 2004, 04:57:00 AM
Post by: Mark U on December 31, 2004, 11:02:00 AM
Two weeks ago we were bird hunting and had to cross a pass to get to the next valley, and I took this picture out of the truck window. It's about a mile from where we used to have our regional archery shoots.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 31, 2004, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: Shaun on December 31, 2004, 12:27:00 PM
can you see 5? The one doing the one eyed peak through the weeds was about 6 yards away.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MVC-001S.jpg)
Late season Iowa woods (my back yard 40) view from a stand.
Post by: Swanny in MD on December 31, 2004, 03:24:00 PM
Those are neat pics.
Post by: Shaun on December 31, 2004, 03:38:00 PM
There is a Grizley on there, just real hard to see. Its a 125 black set horizontal - gets lost in the background. 53# Reynold's take down Ramhorn with Arrow Dynamic carbon and yellow fletch so I can see it go. 9grn / lb it will go fast and go through. Got a couple of nutters in the stand in case of varmints or skwerls.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MVC-006S.jpg)
This doe is doing the two directions listening thing, dang that would be handy.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 31, 2004, 08:33:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on January 01, 2005, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on January 01, 2005, 11:24:00 AM
So, last call for 2004 Hunt pics.....