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Post by: themonkey on December 10, 2006, 08:55:00 PM: 'bout that time aint it fellers(and killdeer) so, is it happenin'?
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Post by: Hog Wild on December 10, 2006, 08:59:00 PM: Man wish I could go!!!!! :( :rolleyes:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 10, 2006, 10:14:00 PM: The host of that hunt has moved, so it is a very iffy thing. Perhaps it will need to be hosted by another, or scaled down to a day hunt.

There certainly are a lot of squirrels out there this year! :readit:

Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 10, 2006, 10:29:00 PM: Let me know when and where... I believe that it was in Powhatan last year

Adam
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Post by: knife river on December 10, 2006, 10:38:00 PM: We've got to do some kind of skwerl hunt... It's required by law, right? I've got plenty of "when" but pretty short on "where"...
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Post by: Killdeer on December 10, 2006, 10:41:00 PM: There are WMAs... :rolleyes:
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 11, 2006, 07:56:00 AM: There are several that I hunt in the centeral VA region, what sort of date looks good? Big game is over on the 6th. Skwerl and Rabbit keep going through the end of Jan.
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Post by: Talondale on December 11, 2006, 02:25:00 PM: I'm watching this one.
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Post by: ZaneD on December 11, 2006, 03:01:00 PM: me too!
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 12, 2006, 05:23:00 PM: Come on Guys...give me a date and we can meet at Powhatan WMA

Adam
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Post by: themonkey on December 12, 2006, 05:45:00 PM: wheres powhatan wma?
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Post by: Killdeer on December 12, 2006, 08:33:00 PM: It's near this sign...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Trad%20Gang%20Squirrel%20Hunt%2005/GroupW2.jpg)
A bit of a hike for me, but doable.
Killdeer
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Post by: String Tracker on December 12, 2006, 08:58:00 PM: is that pete darby on far left?
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Post by: Tom on December 12, 2006, 09:13:00 PM: Bob Walker is one the left. 13,20,27 are the Sat. after deer closes. Am checking this one as well.
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Post by: themonkey on December 12, 2006, 09:55:00 PM: 20th works!
(ill use the whole, mom, lemme go as a birthday gift!)
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Post by: Killdeer on December 13, 2006, 06:16:00 AM: I could do the twentieth.
Has anybody ever hunted squirrel in June? We can do that this year on some WMAs.

Fleas. :saywhat:
Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 13, 2006, 08:07:00 AM: The 20th. sounds good to me, I think that this is the first year that we have had a June season.

We can start in the morning, have lunch and make a day of it. If the weather is good, you can camp anywhere in the WMA.

Adam
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Post by: knife river on December 13, 2006, 09:02:00 AM: Is there a place for targets on the WMA? Might have to bring some atlatls, too...
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 13, 2006, 09:42:00 AM: There is at Amelia WMA. I t is only 2-3 miles from Powhatan. I could meet there. It's a bit more crowed ed during gun season but in Jan it would be fine.

Adam
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 13, 2006, 10:25:00 AM: I have to work on the 20th. I am off the 13th and 27th.
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Post by: StephenR on December 13, 2006, 12:58:00 PM: I have the place,and it is private land,but it is a long drive from most of ya'll and I don't want to take away from this annual event,just an offer.I will be hosting a rabbit hunt after deer season though if ya'll are interested.(with dogs)

Stephen
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Post by: knife river on December 13, 2006, 01:55:00 PM: Have truck, will travel. Killie, you want to ride with me and Joe? Plenty of room.
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 13, 2006, 03:45:00 PM: I could do the 20th at Powhattan or Amelia. I'll bring a freind too.
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Post by: themonkey on December 13, 2006, 04:57:00 PM: so its lookin like the 20th folks, real question now is powhatan or amelia?
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Post by: knife river on December 13, 2006, 05:47:00 PM: Amelia has some kind of range and Powhatan doesn't? That right? If so, I'd say Amelia if everything else is equal. Never been to either place, so I don't know...
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Post by: themonkey on December 13, 2006, 06:00:00 PM: if amelia has a range, that solves the problem of whose bringing a block/ target to fling arras at at camp, anybody got a big shelter thing we could use?
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 13, 2006, 07:13:00 PM: So I guess that it Amelia WMA on the 20th. Lookin forward to it :clapper:
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 13, 2006, 07:40:00 PM: Here is more info
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=11
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Post by: Killdeer on December 13, 2006, 07:56:00 PM: My truck's bigger'n your truck, Knifey! I was thinking of going ahead and taking Friday off and spending the night somewhere close by the hunt, just so I don't end up all raggedied out before I even string the bow.

I have a Black Hole target that I will throw in the truck bed. Now I gotta go look up Amelia.

Killdeer :campfire:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 13, 2006, 08:43:00 PM: Excuse me but I'm a little confused. I don't get the correlation between a rifle range and a traditional archery hunt. If the range is the same as the one at C.F. Phelps WMA and I'm sure it is. There is absolutely no place for archery target shooting. I think we could find some corner of a field to use as a practice range though.
As far as a shelter I have a big 8 person tent we could use.
I'll bring my beer target (1/2 deer, 1/2 bear). My friend that I'll invite has 20 McKenzie 3D's. I'm sure he'll bring one or two if we want.

OH...darn I better start getting some arrow together, we've already done four or five squirrel hunts and the stock is low.
:banghead: :archer:
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Post by: paradocs on December 13, 2006, 09:01:00 PM: It's been a few years since I was at the Amelia site, but it had several archery targets, including a permanent elevated platform stand. Things may have changed, though.
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Post by: themonkey on December 13, 2006, 09:23:00 PM: alright so who all is in?
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Post by: knife river on December 13, 2006, 10:12:00 PM: Two hands are up in the air here -- me and my son.
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 14, 2006, 07:00:00 AM: Not far to travel for me, I will come

Adam
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 14, 2006, 08:00:00 AM: I'll be there and maybe another guy too.
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 14, 2006, 08:32:00 AM: I hope this is helpful.

Public Sighting-In Range

After a brief closure for facilities maintenance, the shooting ranges at Amelia Wildlife Management Area re-opened to the public on September 1, 2006 with some changes to the schedule of operation and rules. Three shooting ranges are available, including a rifle sighting-in range, a clay-bird shotgun range, and an elevated station for archery practice. Facilities are not available for handguns. The Amelia WMA ranges are normally open to the public from September 1 - March 31 on every day of the week except Monday. The ranges are closed every Monday for maintenance. The ranges may also occasionally be closed at other times as posted in advance on-site.

Directions

Located between U.S. routes 60 and 360, the Amelia Wildlife Management Area is about 25 miles southwest of Richmond and ten miles north of Amelia Courthouse. From U.S. Route 60, at Flat Rock, turn south on route 622; right onto route 610; and right onto route 604 to Mason’s Corner. From U.S. Route 360 the management area is north on route 604. Consult the map for detail.

Here's a map of the WMA.

http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wmas/maps/amelia.pdf
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 14, 2006, 01:02:00 PM: Just one thing to note...you cannot hunt rabbit on Amelia WMA, it is by quota only. I know that we are going "Skwerl" hunting, but if you want bunnies too we will have to go to Powhatan.

Adam
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Post by: themonkey on December 14, 2006, 01:52:00 PM: guys, just tell me where, ill kill anything

and when we figure out where it is for sure, well sort out the rest of the details
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Post by: themonkey on December 15, 2006, 11:26:00 AM: ttt
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Post by: knife river on December 15, 2006, 10:02:00 PM: Anybody planning on camping down there? We might be up for it.
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 15, 2006, 10:15:00 PM: Is this By sortta invite or will let a heel come north of the line? Second is anybody coming from east of richmond?
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 15, 2006, 10:20:00 PM: You guys are gonna make me burn a Vacation Day. LOL
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 15, 2006, 10:21:00 PM: You guys are gonna make me burn a Vacation Day. LOL
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Post by: Killdeer on December 16, 2006, 05:59:00 AM: I just spent a month in the woods...but I could be talked into camping. If the weather is good (for January). A quiet room with heat sounds mighty good too, to a postal worker at Christmas! I was thinking of scouting the WMA on Friday, and renting a motel room if it didn't look good to me for a tent.

If a tarheel don't mind spending time with northern kin, we will tell the sheriff not to stop you at the state line, Cleve.

Do we have more than a dozen? Do we have to contact Amelia about a group activity? (Check the WMA rules)

Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 16, 2006, 08:10:00 AM: Camping is an option, just wait and see ot the weather, It seems to me that we have around ten/twelve, I can bring food if somone has a grill. Looking forward to it!
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Post by: Tom on December 16, 2006, 08:12:00 AM: Hope that Chris and I will make it to either Amelia or Powhatan.Convenient that he is relatively close.The 20th is the date, right.
Good year in the woods, anyone want some jerky?
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 16, 2006, 08:12:00 AM: Heels are welcome, I lived in NC for a while and they are quite civilized :biglaugh:

Adam
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 16, 2006, 03:02:00 PM: Well is it going to be Amelia or Powhatan? If it's Amelia, we could meet at the range. I've tried to call the office at Amelia 4 time on Friday and twice on Saturday...no answer and no machine.
Does anyone know if one would be better than the other for our purposes. I'd hate to have to pass up a shot on a nice wabbit at Amelia because it's quota. :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 16, 2006, 04:47:00 PM: I didn't see ANY game at Powhatan.. I can bring a grill for over a campfire, but we don't have no Weberlike thingie. I usually bring a microscopic two-burner stove for coffee and soup.

Killdeer
Tom, I am first in line, and my stomach started growling at the sight of the word "jerky"!
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 16, 2006, 05:49:00 PM: Wife just give me the go ahead, if I could meet someone east of richmond that would be good I'll be driving up the morning of the hunt.
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Post by: themonkey on December 16, 2006, 10:06:00 PM: hey tom can i follow you down?
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Post by: Tom on December 17, 2006, 07:51:00 AM: Aaron,
I ususally stay at my nephews the night before but can give you good directions to Powhatan, not familar with Amelia but maybe Chris knows, we can discuss before hand.
Have(or will make) jerky & will travel. Amelia sounds good but if they are close to each other why not one in the morning and the other in the the aft? The Sheetz makes a good meeting place and is good for a cup of coffee at least.
As far as alot of arrows as someone mentioned, 1 arrow seems more than adequate. Hopefully this year will be different but the gathering is the fun part-at least for me.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 17, 2006, 08:04:00 AM: There were very few rabbit at Amelia WMA when I was hunting it. That is the purpose of the draw. They are trying to get population up. The squirrels were a plenty though. I havent hunted it in a couple of years.
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 17, 2006, 09:24:00 AM: I haven't hunted Amelia for a while, I do see game at Powhatan, but I think that we should meet at the range at Amelia, if people want to try for Rabbits in the afternoon we can just ride over to Powhatan, they are only a few miles apart.

I have a two burner stove also.
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Post by: Killdeer on December 17, 2006, 10:23:00 AM: This is sounding good! :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 17, 2006, 06:12:00 PM: Add one more! I just told Mockingbird about it, and he said it sounds like fun. I know that some of you think he must be my imaginary friend, except for those who have met him at Baltimore or at our local range. But he really really exists, and while he doesn't shoot his bows much, he loves hunting squirrels and starting campfires. And he is a much nicer person than I am. Mostly.

Killdeer :jumper:
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Post by: themonkey on December 17, 2006, 08:05:00 PM: just got some flu flus this weekend boys and gal, ITS ON!
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Post by: Killdeer on December 17, 2006, 08:43:00 PM: Did we just get called boys and girls by a seventeen year old? :confused:

Killdeer :saywhat:
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Post by: String Cutter on December 17, 2006, 08:59:00 PM: Good Luck. :goldtooth:
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Post by: themonkey on December 18, 2006, 08:11:00 AM: haha! yes you did! 's all in fun! where are the walkers...all 18 of em' :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Talondale on December 18, 2006, 10:12:00 AM: Hmmm, I'll have to think about it. That's a two hour haul for me and if we're going to start at dawn.....
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 18, 2006, 12:11:00 PM: C'mon Chuck, If I am going to burn a Vacation Day surely you can set the alarm a few hours early :knothead: :bigsmyl:
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Post by: knife river on December 18, 2006, 12:13:00 PM: Come up the night before and camp. My son and I might be doing that. Might be camping in a Holiday Inn if the weather's poor... ;)
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Post by: themonkey on December 18, 2006, 01:44:00 PM: does the wma have campsites?
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 18, 2006, 05:30:00 PM: You can camp anywhere on a WMA, I may camp the Friday or Sat night.

Adam
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Post by: Talondale on December 18, 2006, 05:59:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by UK Bowman:
You can camp anywhere on a WMA, I may camp the Friday or Sat night.

Adam
Well, I'd advise against doing so on the rifle range. :D
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Post by: clintopher on December 18, 2006, 06:21:00 PM: I'm on the fence for this one but it might be doable. Sure would be good to see some old faces and meet some new ones as well. I always enjoyed the socializing more than the actual hunt.

Clint
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 18, 2006, 06:28:00 PM: Any place to do aerial targets there, anybody want to. got a bunch of foam at work.
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 18, 2006, 07:41:00 PM: You could use the shotgun range, I will be camping on the rifle range :banghead:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 18, 2006, 07:49:00 PM: KlingSpatter, why ain't you comin'? I live further away than you do! Besides, we need somebody to babysit the monkey.

It's not a walker, it's a portable bow rack. :readit:
Killdeer
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Post by: themonkey on December 18, 2006, 09:13:00 PM: babysit...? come on i aint that young...
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Post by: Killdeer on December 19, 2006, 05:47:00 AM: If you were my son, the doctors would have worried about me having you so late in life. :saywhat: Now fetch me a spit cup and some Depends.

Killdeer
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Post by: Tom on December 19, 2006, 05:53:00 AM: Killy, don't you know that youth is wasted on the young, yet. One of these days far in the future he will look back and maybe see what the oldsters were saying.
Clint, hope you are able to make it!
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Post by: Talondale on December 19, 2006, 08:42:00 AM: My main concern is that my kid's birthdays are the 23 and 25 and I'm not sure which weekend we'll have their party.
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Post by: Killdeer on December 19, 2006, 03:28:00 PM: The weekend of the twenty-seventh, of course!
:rolleyes:
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Post by: themonkey on December 19, 2006, 06:42:00 PM: chuck, my 18th is on the 23rd! bring em along! well have a party!
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 20, 2006, 06:09:00 AM: Meeting at Dawn?
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Post by: Killdeer on December 20, 2006, 05:37:00 PM: Shoot, y'all otta be in the woods by then! 'Sides, dawn is about seven AM these days. What're we gonna do 'til then?

:jumper:
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 20, 2006, 05:46:00 PM: eeeeaaasssyy now I gotta 3.5-4 hour drive up there...... what about mmmmmmm noon :bigsmyl:
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Post by: themonkey on December 20, 2006, 06:38:00 PM: noon?! your crazy! i say we should meet at dawn at the range, and bs and shoot some target till it gets to be a little warmer for the tree rats to emerge
which wma has the range were meeting at?
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Post by: Killdeer on December 20, 2006, 07:38:00 PM: I suppose somebody will want to come out of the woods at noon, and maybe they could let an ol' tarheel in on what's up. My MO is to use the chilly time to get to a likely place, and be there when the rats come out. I tend to want to be out all day. Social obligations and peer pressure are the only things that could keep me from doing that. And the older I get, the less social obligations and peer pressure affect me. :bigsmyl:

Killdeer
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 20, 2006, 07:46:00 PM: you morning folks are a hoot, Mrs. deer is there any mail going and com'n these days hehehehe. Might bring a freind with me (yes I do have 1) transplant from MI willing to put up the wheelie thing for a day.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 20, 2006, 07:53:00 PM: We should be eating Skwerl by Noon. LOL Who's cookin?
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Post by: themonkey on December 20, 2006, 08:05:00 PM: wheelie thing?!
let the jury decide, yay or nay folks?
im a definate nay
ron, your cookin
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Post by: nc recurveman on December 20, 2006, 08:18:00 PM: Primate,He's going to put up the wheelie thing he'll have a bent stick
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 20, 2006, 08:31:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by BigRonHuntAlot:
We should be eating Skwerl by Noon. LOL Who's cookin?
I've got a little backpack stove. We could par boil and have squirrel biscuits and gravy for lunch. Actually I've also got a 2 burner Coleman stove somewhere.
Should I bring the big 2 room tent, it's an 8 person tent?
:coffee:
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Post by: themonkey on December 20, 2006, 08:53:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nc recurveman:
Primate,He's going to put up the wheelie thing he'll have a bent stick
good to hear :archer:
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Post by: themonkey on December 21, 2006, 09:52:00 PM: top! :wavey:
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Post by: Bob Walker on December 22, 2006, 04:51:00 PM: Hey guys (and Killey),
I just found this thread, thanks to themonkey. Bobby and I will be there again this year too.
Just lemme know what the final decision is on the place. Killey, sharpen up that kid pokin stick again this year, Bobby's already looking forward to it, LOL! And Tom, I'm already looking forward to the jerky, yum!! Sounds like we'll have a nice turnout if everyone shows this year. We'll prolly be camping if the weather permits.
Bob
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Post by: Killdeer on December 23, 2006, 08:20:00 AM: I dunno, Bob, Bobby might be bigger'n me by now! I am looking forward to seeing you two again. I would like to hunt Amelia, just because I haven't seen it before. Powhatan looks awfully squirrelly, we might have just been there on a "dead" day that year.

Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 23, 2006, 09:41:00 AM: Are you guys camping the Friday or Saturday nights?
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Post by: Killdeer on December 23, 2006, 10:18:00 AM: That depends entirely on the weather. I will NOT, for just a weekend hunt, chance taking the tent down wet. I have no place to set it up and dry it at home.

I do intend to find some wood to bring for a fire. :campfire:
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Post by: themonkey on December 23, 2006, 02:31:00 PM: uk,
im camping, lookout for the big metal tent that says "dakota sport" on the side, thatll be me :bigsmyl:
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Post by: String Cutter on December 23, 2006, 06:12:00 PM: I might be able to come up Sat. and hunt. But I've changed enough diapers here that "the Monkey " is on his own. We might just have to let him run around all naturell and just watch where we step??? :archer:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 23, 2006, 06:23:00 PM: :biglaugh:
It will be a treat, Tommy!
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Post by: themonkey on December 23, 2006, 10:15:00 PM: yall are makin me have second thoughts about being in the woods with you people and bows :bigsmyl: :biglaugh:
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Post by: Bob Walker on December 23, 2006, 11:13:00 PM: We'll be there Friday nite for sure, maybe Saturday nite too. Like Killey said, depends on the weather.
Bob
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Post by: String Cutter on December 24, 2006, 09:47:00 PM: ttt
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Post by: Killdeer on December 25, 2006, 10:08:00 AM: SpringSplutter, ol' pal ol' buddy, you a local boy...what's your assessment of the WMAs and which should we hunt?

Killdeer
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Post by: String Cutter on December 25, 2006, 09:58:00 PM: Well, I believe the best place would be Powhatan WMA. It has close to 4000 acers. Most of which are hardwoods. It also has a place for you to camp if I remember right.
Amilia??? Well, It just seemed to be mostly dove fields to me. Really didn't care for it that much ..Even though it was a little closer drive for me.... And the Archery range there ain't nothing but a few rotten 2x4's and rotten hey.That is unless they changed it since last year.... But, I'm willing to go where ever you folks decide. I might not even be able to draw a bow yet. It's the company and B.S.ing that I look forward too.
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Post by: themonkey on December 25, 2006, 10:57:00 PM: powhatan it is!
somebody bring a block and tell me where to meet at powhatam!
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Post by: Killdeer on December 26, 2006, 06:12:00 PM: I will bring my first bow for ya 'Clutter. It's a double shelf 25 pounder.

:archer:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 26, 2006, 08:47:00 PM: I think I'd prefer Powhatan WMA. I have topo and aerial maps of both.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 26, 2006, 08:51:00 PM: Never hunted Powhatan but it really doesnt matter to me, I just want to meet everyone and have fun. May have to bring some venison to cook in case we don't see any Squirrel. :wavey:
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Post by: String Cutter on December 26, 2006, 09:22:00 PM: I'll call them tomorrow and see what we have to do to get a camp site... And dirctions.....I'll tell them about a dozen of us. Have we nailed down a date yet??????
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Post by: themonkey on December 26, 2006, 09:59:00 PM: jan 20th
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 27, 2006, 07:55:00 AM: The best area for camping that I know of is if you drive into the main entrance, park near Sunfish Pond , walk across the dam, up a small rise there is a clearing with a couple of old fire pits. I t is not more than 100 trds from the parking area and is at the start of "Skewrl Ridge Trail" I normaly hunt on the other end of the WMA but there is no used camping areas there that I have seen. Plus it will easier for people to meet at the main access area. Ihave a block target! Looking forward to it :campfire:
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Post by: String Cutter on December 27, 2006, 01:49:00 PM: UK you think you could look at the map and give the directions on how to get there to the main entrance?
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Post by: String Cutter on December 27, 2006, 01:55:00 PM: http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wmas/maps/powhatan.pdf
Here's a link to a map of the place we'll be hunting.
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wmas/detail.asp?pid=18
Guess we all can meet up at the end of Rt.662... The end of the main entrance near sunfish pond. Just like UK said..
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 27, 2006, 02:39:00 PM: That would be the place
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Post by: Tom on December 27, 2006, 04:26:00 PM: Simple directions from the sign that Kathy took a picture of a few years ago would be appreciated. Also a time of the meeting.
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Post by: Killdeer on December 27, 2006, 05:29:00 PM: Tom, I been lookin' at it, and can't figger where the sign was. My plan was to attack from Richmond, and head south from 60 on 627. Then it's a left on 662 to the parking area.

Anybody see where I'm messing up? :confused:
Killdeer
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 27, 2006, 08:52:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Killdeer:
My plan was to attack from Richmond, and head south from 60 on 627. Then it's a left on 662 to the parking area.

Anybody see where I'm messing up? :confused:
Killdeer
60 to 627 to 662 is how I plan on going in. I haven't been there in about 10 years, so I don't remember where much is or was.
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Post by: String Cutter on December 27, 2006, 10:26:00 PM: Bowbender you're right on the money.
Tom, She took the pic in the parking lot of the "Field Office" that's on the map. ...Just drive past the Field Office going west on Route 60 and about 2 miles on the left is Rt. 627. Make another left onto Rt. 662 and go straight. If your going Sat. morning just look for a bold, fat, really good looking, whitty man in the parking area. Dat be me.
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Post by: Tom on December 28, 2006, 06:06:00 AM: Thanks, Tom, and I do remember you just as you described yourself. What time and see you all there!!
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 28, 2006, 07:54:00 AM: For those of you comming from No. VA take 95 to 295 west, 64 west to 288 south, to rt 60. it saves you a bunch of time. 288 is not shown on all maps as it is quite new.
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 28, 2006, 08:51:00 AM: I'll be coming from Stafford to 208 in Spotsylvania then 208 across Lake Anna to 522 to 60 to 627 to 662. It's not interstate but I like it better.
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Post by: String Cutter on December 28, 2006, 01:36:00 PM: Just remember folks ...If you're bringing kids make sure you dress them in several thick layers of clothes. And maybe some safty goggles..... From what i gather Illdeer is going to bring her poking stick.. Monkey, I have a bullet proof vest from when I was a Cop. You want to buy it cheap??
I'm planning to be there Sat. morning around 6:00am so I can bum some breakfast off somebody for I go hunting around 7:00. :coffee:
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Post by: Talondale on December 28, 2006, 01:47:00 PM: I still haven't decided what I'm going to do. Anyone taking a 2-way? Can we agree on a channel in advance for late-comers? I'd have to work up some flu-flu arrows and order some blunts.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 28, 2006, 02:07:00 PM: I always have a set of two-ways in my truck. Rememberin to put it on my side is another thing... LOL
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Post by: themonkey on December 28, 2006, 04:40:00 PM: how cheap we talkin here tom? :bigsmyl:
i think i could wrastle up some walkies too...
and if im still asleep somebody wake my a$$ up!
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Post by: String Cutter on December 28, 2006, 09:08:00 PM: If'n we all bring them there walkie talkie things it would really help us during the squirrel drive. Monkey, I've got a perfect place to set you up for the drive.... No trees to miss up you're veiw and the brush is low too. Be a perfect place to set so we can drive a few greys right by your stand. :goldtooth:
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 28, 2006, 09:15:00 PM: Is anyone bringing any Cooking Apparatus? I would think that we ( I ) will want something to eat... LOL I can bring a Gas Grill if needed. Will need help to unload though. :readit:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 28, 2006, 09:19:00 PM: I've got 3 walkie talkies. What channel should we use?
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Post by: themonkey on December 28, 2006, 09:31:00 PM: lucky 7...
stands? i thought you just walked around and treed the little rats...
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 28, 2006, 09:36:00 PM: Hey Robert, You bringing any thing to cook on ?
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Post by: String Cutter on December 28, 2006, 09:38:00 PM: Monkey,Naw?? Dat be to easy. I'll hook ya up. Trust me. :readit:
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Post by: themonkey on December 28, 2006, 09:46:00 PM: when you say "hook ya up"
do you mean take me to the colder part of the wma, say youll drive some squirrels to me, then leave me there for hours?
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Post by: String Cutter on December 28, 2006, 09:58:00 PM: So you've played this game before? :knothead:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on December 28, 2006, 10:13:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by BigRonHuntAlot:
Hey Robert, You bringing any thing to cook on ?
yeah, I'll bring a stove or two. :campfire:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 29, 2006, 05:56:00 AM: All right! a CATERED squirrel drive! Virginia hunting at its best! :clapper:

Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on December 29, 2006, 06:36:00 AM: I will bring a camp stove
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Post by: Bob Walker on December 29, 2006, 11:00:00 PM: I'll have a couple of walkies and can bring a 2 burner stove that hooks to a propane tank. Maybe I'll brign a ham and shoulder from that Tejas hog and javie to go with Tom's jerkey....
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Post by: Tom on December 30, 2006, 07:58:00 AM: Sounds like more eating than hunting!
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Post by: Killdeer on December 31, 2006, 08:48:00 PM: It's all in your priorities... :biglaugh:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 01, 2007, 08:49:00 AM: Should I bring the big tent for a place to congregate just in case the weather is not great ? :campfire:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 01, 2007, 09:18:00 AM: Well, if you have a place to set it up at home to dry it... :bigsmyl:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 01, 2007, 01:28:00 PM: Well, I still haven't been able to get ahold of the DNR man to get a permit for 12+ people to use the place for a funkytion. So I guess we're going to have to stay in groups of 11? :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 01, 2007, 09:13:00 PM: Splutter, I don't chew tobacco.
Much.

Sheesh.
Killdeer :rolleyes:

BTW, has there been a formal count of attendees? I don't think you'll get anybody at DGIF tomorrow, either. Governmental types have off.

You HAVE been trying DGIF, right? We don't do DNR in Virginia. We do lots of other stuff, though. :D
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Post by: String Cutter on January 01, 2007, 10:46:00 PM: Silly Killy, I have no idea how many are going to show up or camp out??? I've been calling the Office up here in Richmond .But I can't seem to get ahold of anyone???
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Post by: Killdeer on January 02, 2007, 07:06:00 AM: Happy New Year, Stutter. :banghead:
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 02, 2007, 11:39:00 AM: Are people thinking of camping before or after?

Adam
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Post by: Killdeer on January 02, 2007, 03:18:00 PM: That was discussed at the start, and all through the thread. :knothead:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 04, 2007, 11:30:00 AM: ttt
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Post by: Talondale on January 10, 2007, 04:26:00 PM: Well it looks like I may be able to show up for at least a portion of the day. I ordered some hex heads and will be trying to make some flu-flus. For those of you that have radios do you have the privacy sub-channels? If not shall we just use channel 7 as suggested? I don't know if I'll get up early enough to beat the dawn but I'll give it a try.
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Post by: themonkey on January 10, 2007, 05:10:00 PM: im out-lack o money, and my first day roping cattle is the 20th.... sorry folks :mad: :banghead: :( :( :(
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 10, 2007, 05:27:00 PM: quote:
Originally posted by themonkey:
im out-lack o money, and my first day roping cattle is the 20th.... sorry folks :mad: :smileystooges:

Sorry you can't make it. We can always try again in June...yeah we can do that this year!
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 10, 2007, 06:25:00 PM: Are we going to hunt at the Powhatan WMA or the Amelia WMA?
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Post by: Killdeer on January 10, 2007, 06:41:00 PM: C'mon, Ron, there are only ten pages, and the answer is in there somewhere!

OK, Ok, I give. :campfire:
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 10, 2007, 06:45:00 PM: Yeah I saw that but was hoping for a different answer. LOL ARE there any Squirrel at the Powhatan WMA? :saywhat: I have never hunted the Powhatan WMA so I don't necessarily want to doubt it but I havent heard alot of praises as far as the squirrel are concerned :confused:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 10, 2007, 08:03:00 PM: I was down there on Monday. It was at around noon so I didn't see any squirrels, but it did look promising. The only area I was at was by the Bass pond. I drove around for about 10 minutes then had to head on back home. I was in the area on personal family business and had to see if I could still find the place after 10 or 15 years.
http://www.hunting-fishing-virginia.com/wma/powhatan.pdf

Talondale , channel 7 on the radios sounds good to me.

Seeing it will be on a Saturday, I'm thinking of bring the electronic Crow call and decoys. If the Squirrel hunting get slim around noon we can let the flu-flu's fly. WHAT SAY YE?
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Post by: knife river on January 10, 2007, 08:08:00 PM: You folks have fun. Looks like we can't make it -- one of my kid's birthday parties was rescheduled for that day. I'll think about y'all when I'm bowling and eating pizza with a pack of feral 8 year olds. :jumper:
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 10, 2007, 08:10:00 PM: Gonna miss you Woody.!!
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 10, 2007, 08:27:00 PM: me and the michigan wonder boy are there.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 10, 2007, 10:32:00 PM: Dixiebowmen are suppose to have a trad shoot that day. But. I guess I'll have to miss it just to spend some time with one fine lady....that is until she decides to be unsocial and run off by herself.
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 11, 2007, 04:11:00 PM: Looking forward to it! never hunted with anyone else. I have seen quite a few "skwerls" (you americans talk funny :jumper: ) there, and the weather should be chilly, which I here is good for them.
I don't have radio but will meet at dawn.

Adam
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 11, 2007, 04:17:00 PM: Adam, I have an extra handheld you can borrow if you like?
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 11, 2007, 05:02:00 PM: That would be awesome, thanks
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Post by: String Cutter on January 12, 2007, 07:01:00 AM: TTT
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Post by: Killdeer on January 12, 2007, 05:58:00 PM: Some dad Knife River is! How could he raise kids who would rather do cake and ice cream with lots of other kids instead of traipsing about in the cold with a bunch of old farts on a skwerl quest?

America is in big trouble with that kind of parenting going on! :scared:

Killdeer
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 12, 2007, 06:28:00 PM: ummmm....some of us don't remember the despression ma'am :p :saywhat: :jumper:
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Post by: knife river on January 12, 2007, 08:21:00 PM: Keep talking, nc recurveman. It'd be worth missing my boy's birthday party to watch a first-rate switchin'. :biglaugh:
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 12, 2007, 08:31:00 PM: Knife river I was in the same spot last year, Promised my little girl I'd take her to see barney live. The only date we could get was during one of my bass tournaments....promise is a promise to barney we go. the day before a CLOSE freind called me his boat broke down pre-fishing. I told him come get the boat by the way tearing them up at this spot on this lure......he won. don't worry I'm built to take a good whippin. :biglaugh:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 13, 2007, 06:01:00 AM: Stringcutter, I was gonna make a peach pie, but Cleve might accidentally get a bite of it, so I won't. Sorry. :jumper:

Killdeer
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Post by: String Cutter on January 13, 2007, 08:32:00 AM: Killy you go head and make dat there pie. I'll make sure he don't get even a smell of it. Caurse I hear Cleve don't like Cherry or blueberry???? You sweet, young princess. :notworthy:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 13, 2007, 06:52:00 PM: Dang! The mere mention of pie turns you into the most sugar-lipped lisping liar north of Hades!

Tell me more... :D
I will stop by a 7-11 and buy out their stock of Hostess pastries. :p
Killdeer
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Post by: String Cutter on January 13, 2007, 09:26:00 PM: Any animal would be blessed to have you cast your shapely shadow upon them at the moment of their passing. The angels,wood sprites, and song birds all cry their whispers of love and yerning at the mere thought of your gracing the presents of their humble wood... The raven takes flight and makes speed to announce your arrival. O, Great and Wise woman of the woods, please grace us with your presences and baked goods at our hunt.
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 13, 2007, 10:00:00 PM: if this keeps up I'm gonna have to wearing my chest waders. :scared:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 13, 2007, 11:16:00 PM: And a snorkel!
Tommy waxes way poetical for a dude who can't spell! I guess it's a matter of inspiration.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Wineberriesbowl1.jpg)
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 14, 2007, 12:03:00 AM: ms. killy, is there anything me and my partner can bring? You seem to have been elected head of catering. drink whatever.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 14, 2007, 12:26:00 AM: A man is truly blessed by God..whos' wife can cook and bake... Sadly to say it's taken me 2 wives to figure this out.The next one will be a pastery chef.
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 14, 2007, 12:47:00 AM: Not to brag tom I taught my wife to cook. when we first got together she could screw up cream of wheat and all you do to that is add water!!!
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Post by: Killdeer on January 14, 2007, 08:52:00 AM: "You seem to have been elected head of catering."
:eek:
I was not nominated. I did not campaign. Nobody has donated to the Party. There was no election. If nominated I will not run. If elected, I will not serve. :readit:

Donations to the Party are strictly voluntary. I believe Tom said something about his delicious homemade venison jerky. I mentioned a hypothetical pie. (Try to find THAT filling in a can!)

Our lodgings are nebulous, and so far I think we have three camp stoves among us. The weather will have a lot to do with where I sleep. I am very comfortable with seat-of-the-pants navigation and spur of the moment decisions. If there is a treat that somebody is particularly fond of, here is an opportunity to share it! I will bring more pie than I can (comfortably) eat, a couple of small pots and maybe a frying pan. I will have enough food and coffee for Clark and me, and a little extra. If we need anything, I think the Sheetz sells everything except moonshine, but maybe Tommy knows more about Sheetz than I do. I may bring down some year-old venison for over the fire.

Killdeer :campfire:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 14, 2007, 06:08:00 PM: Sheetz doesn't have Moonshine, but I do! :bigsmyl:
It's for medicinal purposes as needed.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 14, 2007, 09:29:00 PM: Can ya send some over? I fell pretty good at the range today and bucked both knees on the concrete. :eek:

I hate when that happens! :banghead:
Killdeer~off to get another ice pack. :(
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 15, 2007, 06:37:00 AM: I will also bring some chow, and a small stove. I just got a campfire grill which I am dying to try out. Plus I may be able to scrounge up some beverages.

Adam
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Post by: String Cutter on January 15, 2007, 08:16:00 AM: Don't get caught drinkin at the WMA.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 15, 2007, 08:52:00 AM: Deer Park and coffee? :eek:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 16, 2007, 05:33:00 AM: Went to where we are goin hunting yesterday. Lots and Lots of white and red oaks. Found lots of cuttings too. Didn't see any Squirrels,but I was there from 1000am-200pm so that might have had something to do with it. Bring your flu-flus if'n ya got 'em.
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 16, 2007, 01:34:00 PM: Hey do I need a achery stamp as well as the non-res. license?
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 16, 2007, 03:15:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nc recurveman:
Hey do I need a achery stamp as well as the non-res. license?
No archery license needed. Your choice of firearm is not dictated for small game. Just as you don't need an archery license to use a bow during firearms season, only for archery season.
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Post by: Tom on January 16, 2007, 03:48:00 PM: Looking forward to meeting up with new and old friends on Sat. Jerky is in the dehydrator as I type, should be a good batch.
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 16, 2007, 04:20:00 PM: What time are people showing up?

Adam
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 16, 2007, 06:08:00 PM: We meet at 0-dark:30, at the Welcome sign near the Bass Pond, on the 20th. Unless you plan on arriving on Friday and camping there.
Handheld radio channel #7
See attached map.

I'm pretty sure this what we all agreed on, isn't it?

I'm going to bring my video camera to record our hunt so I can post it on Trad Gang for others to see.

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Post by: String Cutter on January 16, 2007, 06:37:00 PM: Yep, that's the spot. If'n you walk down past the bass pond on foot... At the head of Squirrel trail is a camp site. Or you can just camp near the boat ramp where we park. Just make sure you're 100yrds. from the boat ramp... In addition Unless we have a permit( which we Don't) there can only be 3 tents together.... So you might want to spread out the tents alittle so nothing is said to us. :readit: :campfire: :archer:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 16, 2007, 08:21:00 PM: This is starting to look good!
Well, all except the possibility of being filmed...talk about being caught in the act! :scared: I may have to actually behave myself. Ewww. :p

So, Clutter, you ran by the squirrel woods? Did ya use a shotgun or a twenny-2?
Killdeer :jumper:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 17, 2007, 04:38:00 AM: Killy, Walked around with my new girlfriend. A Robertson Vision Falcon 1.. All Bacote with bambo core 50@28. Boy she's just sexy!!!.....Jealous yet?? And, she's quiet too. Unlike most women.... You'll get to meet her.
Now, all I have to do is find an arrow/point combo for her and we're set for a nice long honeymoon. Really the best recurve I've ever had hands down.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 17, 2007, 05:48:00 AM: Hey old man, with your aches and pains, you know this will have to be a short fling! When your bod "hollers 'nuff", maybe she'll take a turn with me.

Killdeer :bigsmyl:
How long is your draw? I will bring some 2016s.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 17, 2007, 08:50:00 AM: I bare shaft tested her yesterday . A 29 inch 1916 bare arrow shaft with a 200 gr. point, at 5 yards was making a 2 inch tear to the right. I think she'll shot fine with 1916's cut to 28 inches with a 175gr point.And give me around 10 grains per lb. .... I'm drawing 27 inches and about 47lbs.
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Post by: Talondale on January 17, 2007, 09:57:00 AM: I'm going to try to be there by dawn if it ain't raining. It's a 2 1/2 hour shot according to mapquest so I may be a tad red-eyed. If it's raining I'm staying home. Working on my flu-flu's. Got some hex points in the mail Friday and I'm going to try stripping some turkey feathers.

Is someone making name tags with our "handle" and avatar? I won't know anyone without them. LOL
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Post by: String Cutter on January 17, 2007, 10:23:00 AM: You won't have any trouble knowing me and Kathy. ..... She'll be the one carrin pies under her arms ... I'll be the good looking fat guy fallowin her around. :D
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 17, 2007, 12:02:00 PM: I'll be the guy with the "now how the hell do I get home from here" look on my face.
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 17, 2007, 12:02:00 PM: and with the smoked deer ham!
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Post by: Talondale on January 17, 2007, 02:20:00 PM: Any river cane near there? I'd like to collect some materials for cane arrows. I know some great places further east with head high cane but not sure about that area.
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Post by: Tom on January 17, 2007, 04:25:00 PM: Better bring out the long johns, 70 last weekend and low 40's this one. Looking forward to this get together. Jerky is just fair, but will bring some anyway.Chris and I will be there early Sat. morn. Be careful on the road!
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 17, 2007, 05:00:00 PM: Yup, it'll be a little nippy in the morning. :campfire: :clapper: :pray:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Richmond&state=VA&site=AKQ
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Post by: Killdeer on January 17, 2007, 07:59:00 PM: Smoked venison ham? :bigsmyl:
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 17, 2007, 08:13:00 PM: My MI freind just back-out non res license was to rich for his blood, fear not you will still be treated company of a carolina gentleman :eek: :rolleyes: :saywhat: :biglaugh:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 17, 2007, 10:23:00 PM: I just packed up my plethora of arrows and three bows. Do I need to bring more bows? My husband just told me that he is not interested in camping in the blustery cold that he heard about. :rolleyes: I guess I will be suffering the rigors of a motel room.

Anybody know of one close to the squirrel woods?
I will still bring my small stove and stuff.

I have not located any firewood either, except for the overpriced junk at the grocery store. :scared:

Killdeer
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 18, 2007, 08:19:00 AM: Do a search in Midlothian VA. There should be some wood around, I will bring a hatchet and saw. See you all around 630A. It's going to to be "fresh" so bundle up warm.

Adam
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Post by: Talondale on January 18, 2007, 08:38:00 AM: NC, remind your friend that now the license will be good for one year from purchase so he will be able to hunt this season and next in VA. May be just enough incentive to get him to bite.

I've got 30 acres of firewood I had thinned this past spring, I just won't be home before dark to be able to cut any of it. I have some chestnut already cut that I'll bring.
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Post by: knife river on January 18, 2007, 09:19:00 AM: Killy, you've got a plethora of arrows? You keep them in your quiverarrium? Have fun doing the archerification thing and keep an eye peeled for the hyperboles -- I hear they're bad this year! :D :wavey:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 18, 2007, 10:23:00 AM: That's what I like about Killy. I can only understand half of what she says. Which means I only get half the inssaults too??? The rest just flies on away....unnoticed by me....Ignorance is bliss some times..... :thumbsup:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 18, 2007, 10:00:00 PM: I'm with you, Splutter. Why should we worry about hyperboles? They's just real big treetrunks, right? Now, a hypervole , I'd worry about THAT rat!

Killdeer :biglaugh:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 19, 2007, 12:53:00 AM: Cerial bowl,Cinnoman roll what???? You's makin me hungry.... Just made some nutter/flu-flus to night fur the hunt. .... But I found a watchmaycallit at Home Depote for the tip instead of a nutt. It's got 4 big ol' prongs stick out of it.... I'ms callin my new invention The Hurter. What ever I hit with 'em ain't going to be to happy bought it's shituation none.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 19, 2007, 07:18:00 AM: Nice use of the language, Spatter. Are you saying that the squirrel will need to change its drawers?

Killdeer :confused:
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Post by: String Cutter on January 19, 2007, 07:37:00 AM: Ooops??? Had to read my own post to figure out what ya was talkin bout. Anybody coming up today??? Might go up for a few hours after my chores is done round here if'n you are.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 19, 2007, 08:00:00 AM: I am gonna go bake pies. We will be coming down today, but have to look for a nearby motel that takes dogs...yeah, I look THAT bad. You know of a place?

Hoping to stop by the VDGIF also while we are in the neighborhood.

Killdeer
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Post by: String Cutter on January 19, 2007, 08:23:00 AM: Lady Kathy, You ain't that hard on da eyes at all.....Now kindly go and fix one of your tasty pies fur me please. Ain't nothin on this here internet you ain't seen for. Now what flavors yans planninon fixin?? I like cherry, strawberry, blueberry.... Really any berry.... Come ta think on it ain't never met a pie I ain't liked.
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Post by: knife river on January 19, 2007, 08:47:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Killdeer:
I am gonna go bake pies. We will be coming down today, but have to look for a nearby motel that takes dogs...yeah, I look THAT bad. You know of a place?

Hoping to stop by the VDGIF also while we are in the neighborhood.

Killdeer
Killy, I'm kinda-maybe-sorta on your way down... If those pies take up too much room in your truck you could drop off one or two here... Joe would happily share a big slice of his birthday cake. :wavey:
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Post by: Talondale on January 19, 2007, 08:56:00 AM: I made a couple of flu-flus last night. I'm experimenting with the different designs. I made a 3-fletch 5" full feather but that one still went about 100 yards. I made one of the twist type and those are a pain to make and it doesn't look like it will provide enough air brakes. I also made a 5-fletch 5" full feather but haven't tested it yet. Going to try to whip up a few more tonight before I turn in early.

Are there picnic shelters there? or is anyone bringing a folding table for setting up the goodies on and cooking? I'm leaving my truck at home so I can't bring one. But I've got a load of firewood in my trunk, and a small limb of "yeller" wood in case anyone was interested in it. I'm going to be bringing some smoked salmon and some homemade deer jerky.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 19, 2007, 09:00:00 AM: Woody, I wish Birthday Joe were going with me! I bought a bigger truck just so I could fit bigger pies in it...I even have room for a little boy about what..nine years old? If he wants to "bole", we can accommodate him. If he wants to bowl , then we can find some round rocks and stand up some kindling for him.

:banghead: SPLURTER!!! READ WHAT I WRITE!! :banghead:
"..but have to look for a nearby motel that takes dogs...yeah, I look THAT bad. You know of a place?"

Lotta help YOU are.
Killdeer
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Post by: Killdeer on January 19, 2007, 09:04:00 AM: Looking forward to meeting you, Chuck. If you bring your truck, it comes with a built-in table at the back...
I have a small folding table that I can bring. It is VERY small. And of course, my truck has a built-in table at the back. :bigsmyl:

And thanks for the wood!
Killdeer
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Post by: String Cutter on January 19, 2007, 09:08:00 AM: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10013444-11333135M.html?ses=4b46226984a33644e7df8fc3a7435fc867801ps
Hope this helps. It's the best I could find. Ain't many places near there and even fewer that takes dogs. I couldn't find any....?????? Unless you pretend it's your seein eyeball dog... Caurse you can't let 'em see ya drive up...But If'n they see the dog doin it ... you're in like flin.
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Post by: Forester on January 21, 2007, 02:08:00 PM: Well? So how did it go?

I hope everyone made it home safe and hope you had a great time while you were there. Any squirrels in the bag? Any pictures to show and stories to tell?

I was a lurker on this thread because I knew I couldn't go, but now I'm at home watchin' the ice fall and wait for the good word....
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Post by: Killdeer on January 21, 2007, 02:25:00 PM: I was hoping that, since everybody went home yesterday, (except Clark and me) that the stories and pics would be up here already. Do I have to start everything? Do I have to outline the story line and post all the pics? I KNOW that there were far more pics taken by others, (AND VIDEO Mr. Bingle,) but NOOooooooo. Everybody waits for ol' Killdeer to do it all. :rolleyes: Shall I begin with the shot I got of SlingClutter fetching something from the ground...the one I shot from the rear? Now THAT'S a frame-filler! :scared:

Killdeer
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Post by: Forester on January 21, 2007, 02:39:00 PM: I know I asked for it but that might be too much to start with....don't punish me just because I wasn't there.

Any left-over pie?...and when did you move out of Possum Squat? Tell Throckmorton Hello for me.....
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 21, 2007, 03:06:00 PM: made it home alright last night, pulled in at 8:30. Really enjoyed meeting everyone, had a ball stumping w/ big ron,uk, va bowbender, talon dale and string cutter. Big ron and va bowbender are tuff to shoot with them boys will make you feel bad fast!! loved watching uk's flu-flu's as I am easly amused. I think everyone had a great time I Know I did! thanks to all for the food and fun!
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Post by: Killdeer on January 21, 2007, 03:39:00 PM: Oh thanks, Cleve! What am I, chopped liver?

Yup, Forester, there is about 1 pie's worth of leftovers. People seemed to prefer the Pokeberry Pie over the others. :bigsmyl:

Killdeer :biglaugh:
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 21, 2007, 03:59:00 PM: Well, I only managed 1 picture in all of the excitement and it was shortly after sunrise.

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/Melissa70/sunrise.jpg)

I had a one hell of a good time in spite of the COLD and WIND. I never saw a squirrel but heard a few when a redtailed hawk made his presence known. I don't think he got a squirrel either :readit: :saywhat:
Killdeer provided the desert and them pies were Top Shelf. It was hard to get a slice with StringCutter in the way but we all managed fair.LOL
I'll second what Cleve said about Rob ( VaBowbender ) being a damn good shot. It was my pleasure to meet everyone :knothead:
There should be some pretty good pics from the rest that went. Hope to see em soon.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 21, 2007, 04:10:00 PM: Now I know why I was feeling so paranoid The whole time I was there..... It was IllBeer watchin my backside all day.Well for your personal bedside photo I hope you got my good cheek.
I ate so good I couldn't hunt in the afternoon. Had 2 differant kinds of Salmon, cheese, crackers,About 3 lbs of the best deer steak I've ever had in my life. 3 differant kinds of Deer Jerky and 4 slices of killy's pies to finish it off. All I could do was set in the truck and listen to my old friend Johnny Cash.
Didn't hunt much but sure ate good.
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 21, 2007, 05:00:00 PM: I'll get some video posted as soon as I get it edited. Most of what I got on tape was the food feasting and target practice. I should have taken the video camera into the woods for the stump shooting, that's where all the laughs were. Next time I'll remember it.
:banghead:
I'm here to tell y'all I never had that much fun shooting before...ever. All y'all are GREAT people and I can't wait to get together again.
:clapper:
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 21, 2007, 08:28:00 PM: What can I say, great day! those stumps did not stand a chance. I don't know why Cleve is whining about looking bad he hit 2 stumps over 40 yrds! By the way Ron can cook! Possibly the best Deer I have eaten (Pies weren't bad either)

Adam
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 21, 2007, 08:38:00 PM: LOL I was hoping someone would mention those AWESOME shots Cleve made on them FAR out stumps :readit: ... And he cooks a mean Brat.

Chucks ( Talondale) Salmon was REAL good too. Hell... Everything was Good, Except for me getting called back to work. LOL
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 21, 2007, 10:19:00 PM: boys face facts god has a soft spot for the shooter with no ranging skills...... you can qoute the sky boy on that one.the 2 reasons I hit them was devine intervention and the fact that it was all but impossible to shoot over them. :knothead: . Adam please send me video of the flu's I love those things, I've giggled like a school girl all day.
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Post by: Tom on January 22, 2007, 06:10:00 AM: Enjoyed meeting up with people, even if only for a short time. Maybe next time hris, Connor and I won't take the long way around the perimeter.
Killy, enjoyed meeting the ghost(Clark) and liked the sundowners with Adam as well.
Hope to meet up again at ATAR or maybe a hoghunt or something again.
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Post by: Tom on January 22, 2007, 06:10:00 AM: Enjoyed meeting up with people, even if only for a short time. Maybe next time Chris, Connor and I won't take the long way around the perimeter.
Killy, enjoyed meeting the ghost(Clark) and liked the sundowners with Adam as well.
Hope to meet up again at ATAR or maybe a hoghunt or something again.
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 22, 2007, 08:00:00 AM: Lets do it again soon :notworthy:
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 12:24:00 PM: Okay, simmer down. I'm working on the pictures now. I waited until I got into work so I had high speed connection and nothing else to do (just kidding boss really!)

I had a great time. It was my first time stumping and I was dutifully humbled, but enjoyed myself immensely! BTW, I did have one of them big red fox squirrels playing behind my house yesterday despite snow and freezing rain. Go figure.

To start off I left my house around 4:00 AM and drove east with 20 MPH winds and near 30 F temps. I arrived at the designated spot almost exactly at 6:30 AM. There was only one truck there. I was beginning to think I had the wrong time and place when VA Bowbender came over to introduce himself. We talked for awhile waiting for dawn and the other shooters. UK Bowman showed up next and for some reason noone had a problem figuring out who he was once he opened his mouth. (He tried to tell us it was a Kentucky accent) Soon NC recurveman, String Cutter, and BigRonHuntAlot show up. We decide to warm up, figuratively and literally. We put on a few extra layers of clothes and pull out a couple of block targets.
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:00:00 PM: Here we are in the early morning chill.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/warmup.jpg)

VA Bowbender shoots with authority.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/VABowbender.jpg)
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Post by: themonkey on January 22, 2007, 01:30:00 PM: yall didnt kill anything? AGAIN?!

gee whiz...looks like ill have to come next year and break the curse :archer:
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:31:00 PM: We then split up in groups of three and went looking for squirrels. Signs of squirrel were everywhere, nests and cuttings, but after a short while in the woods, and only some ghostly sightings, it became evident that the squirrels weren't coming out to play. The area is well managed and has some good habitat for game but either high pressure or cold weather had all game in hiding. BigRonHuntAlot, VA bowbender, and I walked along a wooded road that had lespadeza and dried forbes along the edge trying to kick up some rabbits but only found a plethora (stole that one from killdeer) of water bottles that we cleaned up by shooting them all the way back to the parking lot. The other group had the same amount of luck. We noticed that Killdeer, Clark, and Spirit, had showed up while we were out, but they were still persuing game. What we didn't know was that Tom, Chris, and Conner were out playing in marsh mud as well. We wasted no time in setting up a make-shift kitchen in the back of VA Bowbender's truck. Everyone pulled out one delicacy or another. Ron made the BEST batter fried cubed venison I'd ever tasted. It literally melted in the mouth. UK made some bangers and a spot of tea. ;) There was jerky, smoked venison, smoked salmon, cheese,crackers, and venison bologna.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/Cookin.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:41:00 PM: Just as we were finishing up Killdeer, Clark, and Spirit emerged from the woods. This was timely because Killdeer had brought three pies and we were ready for dessert. I never got the opportunity to photo either shooting, they always seemed in motion (especially Spirit). There were a few morsels of cubed venison left to share, but all were gone when Tom, et al emerged from their trip in the marsh. We decided to work off some calories by shooting some more arrows.

BigRon:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/BigRon.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:42:00 PM: String Cutter

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/StringCutter.jpg)

NC Recurveman

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/NCrecurveman.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:49:00 PM: UK Bowman

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/UKBowman.jpg)

After shooting for awhile the wind died down some so we decided to take another go at it. String Cutter begged off saying he had some deep meditating he needed to do. So VA, NC, UK, BigRon, and I headed for the woods, pushing a brushy field for rabbits on the way. Nothing was kicked up and we decided the most abundant game available were stumps so we persued them with great zeal.

Here's BigRon threading his orange flu flu through two trees. (notice arrow in flight)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/BigRoninflight.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:53:00 PM: I also caught UK's arrow in flight but that was a little easier because as he said, his longbow "puts the arch in archery". LOL.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/UKinflight.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:55:00 PM: BigRon and VA Bowbender definitely schooled us but the long shots went to NC recurveman.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/NCstumpin.jpg)

Here he is with his 55 yard hero shot.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/55yarder.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 01:57:00 PM: All in all a good time was had, even if the game didn't cooperate. Thanks everyone for a great day.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/Talondale/Archery/Squirrel%20Hunt/GroupShot.jpg)
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 22, 2007, 02:24:00 PM: thanks talondale, didn't realize you did so much camera work in the woods
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 22, 2007, 02:27:00 PM: Chuck, Great Pics. Thanks :thumbsup:
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 22, 2007, 03:58:00 PM: Here is a temporary link to some video. It takes awhile to load. I'm having some problems with Photobucket. I'm sorry for the audio the wind was awful as y'all know You'll see the camera get blown over.

http://liveweb.pixpo.com/va.bowbender/pp?cmd=ch&guid=F6171C57833D4EE1BD8F76C293E26E77
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Post by: Talondale on January 22, 2007, 04:04:00 PM: I hope your wife doesn't watch this with your imitation of her.

Can you break this down into segments later?
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 22, 2007, 08:22:00 PM: Thanks for the pics Chuck.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 22, 2007, 09:25:00 PM: Chuck, those are great pics! (And getting the shots without folks realizing that you are getting the shots is one of the marks of a good photographer!) If you don't mind, I would sure appreciate having an emailed copy of your large-file original of the group. Could I trade you something for it?

I had such a good time there with everybody! Clark and I went to the Bob Evans at 6, and ate as much as we could hold. Then came the trek to the WMA, some 28 miles away. When we got there, all we found were trucks and cars. I set about perusing the county stickers to see if I could guess the owners. Tom and Chris Bohl and Chris' son Conner arrived, and we talked a bit before setting out in search of the scurrilous squirrels.

The Bohls headed off one way, and Clark and I went down across the dam and up the Nature Trail. We figured two things;
1) All the REAL hunters would have gone up the Squirrel Ridge Trail and
2) Animals on the Nature Trail would be less wary than the animals on the trail that hunters took. :D

And it was TRUE!! Not only were the animals on this trail more relaxed, they were sound asleep, snug in their holes in the boles! And when we went onto the Squirrel Ridge Trail, I ran into ncbowman and UK Archer. What gave me great pause in my trail-choosing theory, was what tipped me off to their presence in the first place. While I had thought that perhaps somebody was perpetrating some outrage upon the nether parts of some beleaguered mule, the braying that had aroused my concern was actually originating from the "guide" that these two unfortunates had engaged. I snuck closer to ascertain the exact nature of the poor equine's dilemma, and was both relieved and nauseated to find that I was actually tracking the obstreperous outpourings of our renowned SpringFlutter.

I hurled (almost :p ) the expected invective his way and we thumbed our noses as greeting.

We walked a bit up the trail, and shot a clump of grass to a bloody pulp. Walking on, we found a VERY squirrelly place, where more stump shooting broke out.

Forgive me my naiveté, but I still believed in my chances of finding game. My poor husband is even less worldly than I, and so, with our gallant dreams of mighty conquest and the fattening of our friends with the bounty that we would harvest from the Powhatan Pignuts, Clark with his horsebow and I with my K-Mag wended our way away from the pleasant company and Tommy, and off toward adventure in the hardwoods.

Oh, it's past my bedtime.
Killdeer :archer:
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Post by: Talondale on January 23, 2007, 10:36:00 AM: Killie, PM me your email and I'll send you both group shots.
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 23, 2007, 02:24:00 PM: Will someone please help me with the missing names?
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Hunting/VASkwerlHunt2007GroupShot2.jpg)
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Post by: Talondale on January 23, 2007, 02:30:00 PM: I believe the two missing are Chris and Connor. I may be wrong. I think Connor is the short muddy one. :)
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Post by: Killdeer on January 23, 2007, 03:56:00 PM: Right as always, Chuck. Conner is Chris' son. Or maybe Connor is Chris' son. Maybe Chris can help me with the spelling. I don't spel two gud.

Killdeer
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Post by: Tom on January 23, 2007, 04:52:00 PM: Chris is the taller of the ? marks and the squirt to his right is Connor, his 10 year old son. I'm the one with the white fuzz on the chin. Enjoyed meeting everyone and had a good time stumpin'.
We pught to quit deluding ourselves and just call it a Virginia Stump shoot instead of a squirrel hunt. Maybe then we might see some game, just like when you go deer hunting!
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 23, 2007, 05:34:00 PM: Well, we can do this again in June. This will be the first year there will be a June season. We talked about it a little bit. String Cutter said something about getting rooms at the local motel. I think camping is much better idea.
:bigsmyl: :campfire:

All in favor say: AYE

Maybe themonkey can make it this time.

June 2-23, 2007 (Only on specific wildlife management areas listed below):

Amelia, Big Survey, Briery Creek, Chickahominy, Dick Cross, Dismal Swamp, Fairystone (including Fairystone State Park and Philpott Reservoir), Goshen, Havens, Hog Island (Carlisle Tract only), Horsepen, James River, Pettigrew, Phelps, Powhatan , Thompson, Turkeycock Mountain, and White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Areas.

Fox squirrels may only be harvested on Big Survey, Goshen, Havens, Phelps and Thompson Wildlife Management Areas.
Hunting squirrels with dogs is not allowed during the June season.
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Post by: themonkey on January 23, 2007, 05:45:00 PM: sorry vabowbender, wont be able to make june either, a week after i graduate ill be on a plane heading out west to b bar ranch to herd cattle before i start college in the fall
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 23, 2007, 07:22:00 PM: AYE on this end :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 23, 2007, 08:35:00 PM: I think themonkey is a figment of someone's...no, a fixture of someone's immaturation. :knothead: If I ever saw him, I would prolly beg a shrink to remove the hallucination.

Thompson is close to where I live. It is about 45 minutes west of DC. (hint, hint)

Killdeer :archer:
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 23, 2007, 08:49:00 PM: Dismal swamp! we could get every trad ganger on this site a lifetime supply of cottonmouth skins for projects! we could shoot the mosquitos with the flu-flu, broadheads only as some of them would only anger at a judo hit. nah I'll be doing the offshore thing june I think the boat's booked all summer.
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 23, 2007, 08:49:00 PM: Aye! I will come-a-stumpin'
We could try somewhere up in the mountains this time as it would be a tad cooler in June.

Adam
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Post by: themonkey on January 23, 2007, 09:08:00 PM: nope killdeer...unfortunatly i am real, ask tom! hes got visual evidence on his camera from 3d shoots!
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Post by: Tom on January 23, 2007, 09:10:00 PM: Let me know what's decided, Would be interested.
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Post by: Tom on January 23, 2007, 09:11:00 PM: And yes, the Monkey is not a figure of my imagination. He does exist!
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 23, 2007, 09:30:00 PM: I am not sure that my Thermacell can handle the Dismal Swamp in June, I do have some 100% Deet though
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Post by: Talondale on January 24, 2007, 10:12:00 AM: Goshen would be close to me. Definitely cooler here in June. The Maury is right next to it so some trout fishing could be done too. Don't know how well they'll bite in June but it's possible.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 24, 2007, 10:41:00 AM: Well, If'n we do it in Powhatan...... about 5 miles down the road is Bear Creek state Park. It will have Brand New Ain't nobody been slept in cabins for rent. Some will house up to 8 folks and maybe a dog or too on the lake.
Or we could just camp out at Powhatan?
If'n we do it in the mountains I believe we'll have fewer folks show up. Cause of such the longer drive from the east. Powhatan seems to be about center of the state. But,I'll Come no matter where it's at just ta eat some more like that. Might even have some kinda car pool if'n we do it in the mountains??
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Post by: Talondale on January 24, 2007, 11:14:00 AM: No fancy cabins at Goshen but Lexington is only 15 minutes down the road if you want to have comfortable accomodations. Besides you can shoot fox squirrels there. Don't mind me though I'm still uncommitted at this point. I'm just trying to give some info. I've turkey hunted Goshen and can give some input if wanted.
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 24, 2007, 11:23:00 AM: I hunt Powhatan all the time so I would like to try somewhere different. Mountains are cool for us Flatlanders, fewer bugs also.

Adam
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Post by: VA Bowbender on January 24, 2007, 03:27:00 PM: It doesn't matter to me where we go. Have bow, will travel!
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Post by: Tom on January 24, 2007, 03:48:00 PM: Keep in mind-snakes in the hills if its warm, just watch out on the rocks and deadfalls. I might be able to use a friends cabin in Alleghany,west of Goshen near Longdale Furnace. It sleeps eight comfortably and room to camp outdoors. All the coveniences of home except for the privy. Definitely would like to see what the flatlanders think of the hills around here.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 24, 2007, 04:40:00 PM: Well, I was talking to the Sheriff today about coming back and working. Don't know if I'll have it off or not. ... So Do what ya need to. I'll come if I'm off.
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Post by: Talondale on January 24, 2007, 04:54:00 PM: Is that some kind of community service work Cutter? :D
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 24, 2007, 04:56:00 PM: I too will travel, I was just offering suggestions, Overnight sounds good anyway. :campfire: Have Tea, will travel!
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 24, 2007, 05:01:00 PM: LOL ... Lets just do it AGAIN. I don't care where. I just need to see if I am off the weekend we pick :p
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Post by: Forester on January 25, 2007, 11:59:00 AM: Thanks for the follow through folks. It seems like a big success and an all around good time! Great pictures and stories, I'm sorry I missed the fun.
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Post by: String Cutter on January 25, 2007, 05:16:00 PM: Talondale I sure wish it was...But nope. Me being a cop is probably the last thing anyone that met me would guess I was. ( Pre- Shut up Killy) I'm a totally differant person while at work.
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Post by: nc recurveman on January 25, 2007, 05:45:00 PM: cutter I can imagine you on an episode of COPS....just not getting in the front of the car. :knothead: :banghead: :D
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 25, 2007, 05:48:00 PM: String P Cole Cutter. HHMMM Has a ring to it. LOL

Are you going back to Powhatan?
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Post by: UK Bowman on January 26, 2007, 08:12:00 AM: I will go anywhere, if you you want to try some Rabbits before the season is done let me know.

Adam
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Post by: String Cutter on January 26, 2007, 09:36:00 AM: Cleve, I been in the back seat many times. Mostly takin a little napp.... Hint.... Alway make sure you turn off the door locks before doing so.
Ron, I'll be going back to Henrico to work. But I'll still live in Prince George.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 26, 2007, 09:41:00 AM: Tom, Thanks for clearing that up. Best Wishes to you on your job endeavers. Lookin forward to shooting again.