Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: BANNOCK-.PT on March 04, 2008, 03:50:00 PM
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Hello fellow tradgangers,I have sort of an idea and I was wondering how many fellow trad gang hunters would be interested.My long time outfitter friend from manitoba was down here and he had a booth at a sportsman show and I sat with him there all weekend. I go up to his camp evey year for the last 7 years and we have become close friends. It's awesome, but I always used a compound. It was actually at last years spring bear hunt where I got bit with the "traditional bug". I shot one of my guides longbows. It was a cari- bow actually. Now I have sold the compound and am trad only. Anyway, I was sitting with him at the show when he gets a call from the natural resources telling him he has 8 more tags coming to him. He only had twelve to begin with and was booked for 3 years in advance. Now he has 8 tags extra for this year , next year and so on. My wheels start spinning and I tell him to make it a trad only camp. He says he doubts he could get the clientele. I ask him if I could get the clientele would he set aside those 2 weeks for us tradgangers and trad only guys. He agrees. This area is crawling with huge bears and I really want his camp to become trad only since I love going there. He has been a bowhunter for 30 years himself so he always sets my stands up perfect for me. This would make the perfect bow only camp.So I'm in for the hunt and I am posting on here looking for a few of us who want to get together for an awesome hunt and a great time. He already agreed to buy a bunch of new 3-d targets for us at the camp. All stands would be set up for bowhunters only from now on. Both he and I are excited to do this. So lets have some fun trad style. If anyone is interested post here or pm me as I have tons of info and pics from all my old hunts here. I Hope some are interested and we all can do a fall tradgang bear hunt.
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Sounds like a great idea. For me personally, fall is my time to hunt out west, but I wouldn't be a bit suprised that you find enough guys here to fill it up. A group hunt with a bunch of other like minded people is about as good as it gets!
Include some more details about the hunt, dates, camp, costs, etc., and I'll bet you find some responses!
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I may be interested. PM me with the info! Or send to [email protected].
Thanks KY
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Dennis how about some detail's. I might be instered.
doug77
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Thanks to Golden Hawk a few of us Trad Gangers got together last fall for an Ontario bear hunt (Ituksum Camp) and had a great time! If you can do it - do it!!
Rick
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Please send info, dates, etc. Thanks, Duane
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Thanks for all the replies and encouragement guys. I am getting a bunch of stuff together to post here. Pics etc. I am as new to traditional as I am at posting pics so bear with me. Pun intended.
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Wish I could go, but I have a fall bear hunt lined up already...
Robert
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Would definately be interested in some details...
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I would like to see info,pricing,dates,etc....
Thanks Jason
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I would like the details as well.......
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Yeah....what they already said.
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I wrote this as a pm to someone who inquired but it has all the info so I'm going to post it here also. The dates are either sept. 8-13 or sept 15-20th. Thats the only two fall weeks he hunts.
He usually only takes 4 guys a week for a real personal touch. So either of those weeks, and we would have 4 of us tradgangers in camp each week. I also thought I might try and convince him to maybe make it all in 1 week instead of breaking it up as ne normally does. 8 guys in camp at the same time for more of a rendesvouz type feel. Might be more of a real get together, not sure if he would go for this as it would require him to hire an extra guide that week and another cabin. But if thats what all 8 of us wanted I can almost guarantee he would do it. Let me know what you would like as I would take a poll, small and personal or more rendesvouz? The cost is $ 2400(hunt)+310(tag)+150 for a special fishing trip he put together for us. There is fishing every day outside the lodge, walleye and pike and perch etc. but that extra $150 would be for a trip on friday to a new lake that you catch like 100 walleyes in a day, it's awesome. This bear hunt is special. It's not cheap but it is the real deal. Huge manitoba bears. In 2005 he killed the #2 bear in mb. 21 almost 22 inch skull (huge). My friend mike is an awesome outfitter and an even better man. He runs a great trip. He puts his heart and soul into all the hunts I have been on. I guarantee it personally. Last year I took my dad up here and we had a blast. My dad killed a 6 1/2 foot 350 plus bear the first night. I filmed it. I had mike put up a stand next to my dads. The next night my dad filmed me arrow a beautiful bear. Two bears two nights. The lodge is first class also. You will be amazed if you decide to go. I actually just got off the phone with him and told him about this post and my plans. I told him he needs more 3-d targets and , All of us tradgang sweatshirts and some stuff. I know cari-bow bows is near there, maybe a side trip? He was all for it and couldn't wait as he would love to see this happen with all traditional. I think he was as excited as me.Let me know if it's something your interested in? I have a video of the lodge and his hunts if your interested, i am making copies so Send me your address and i'll get it out to ya! Looking forward to hearing from everyone!
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hear is the wbe site.
whiteshelloutfitters.com.
doug77
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thanks doug, I forgot that. The only thing about the website is that he just started updating it so that picture of the cabin accomodations is wrong. Thats an older cabin we used to stay at. Now mike rents us a awesome cabin at pinewood lodge. Take a look where we will be staying; http://www.mypinewood.com those are his old prices from a few years ago too.
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Hi Bancock : I'd be very interested in the hunt and also a look at your video,
[email protected]
Thanks moose
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I already have a couple people who are really serious about getting this going and want in , anybody else looking for a fall bear hunt with us? If you are thinking about doing a bear hunt in the future you might as well do it now with the couple of us who are already in and looking for a few more . I'll keep this up for a couple of weeks and if i don't get enough of us to make it work than i will scrap it. But till then it's ........ttt
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who do we have that is REALLY instered.
Doug77
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i wood be instead in going cant go this year going on a elk hunt. i am working on doing the same think on deer hunts in IL. i had just got into trad archery myself,and just order my first cari bow.good luck to everyone going & have a great time & be save.
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TTT
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Depending on the draws out west I might be interested!
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ttt....for the weekend guys!
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Bannock - Does this mean that your going to miss out on the Colorado Elk Hunt? We had a spot open for you if you wanted to go.
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... I got so excited after my sportsman show that I didn't realize the dates conflicted on the planning of two hunts for myself this year .Ughh!!
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TTT
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does this guide have a website of hus own, sounds great but this year is outta the question. I had a tag out here in M.I. and i did a do it yourself hunt and never even got my bait's hit once. trad only would be very nice Jhn. 3:30
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whiteshelloutfitters.com.............
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Hey guy's I am stil very instered in going this year PM me if any one is instered . i will be driving up through minnesota.
doug77
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Dennis, sounds like a great hunt. You can chase them stinking Elk around next year.
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TTT
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Hi Guys;
Mike is a born hunter, NOT a computer guy, so I get to handle that type of thing. Best is to give him a phone call on our toll free line 'cause he does LOVE to talk hunting and archery is his favourite.
We would love to organize an event for you fellows and would do all we could to make it your best experience ever. Sounds like it could be lots of fun!
I've been working at updating our website, so "bear" with us. Hoping to get some more pics on tonight.
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Debby any chance I could get you e-mail address.
doug77
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Hi Deb, Long time no see. I hope all is well up there and I know Mike is probably beating down the bush scouting for new areas as usual. Well it won't be long before I am up there again and I certainly can't wait. Was great seeing you at the show and I'll see you in sept. as usual.
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who's going. swp from missouri and I mailed our deposit today will be going through Minnesota on I35 anybody instered we have room for one more person. see you in sept. BANNOCK-.PT
doug77
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Just got my passport application filled out, got to get a couple of pictures of my ugly mug and get them turned in then all I have to do is wait 176 more days and Doug and I will be headed to the Great White North for a little bear action! Oh yeah I have to pack and keep shooting a lot and fletch up some new wood arrows I bought and maybe find some new equipment that I just have to have for this trip and maybe find some new flies for my fly rod and..........
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Doug I sent you an e-mail. Scott
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Scott I just semt you an e-mail with phone # talk to you in a little while.
doug77
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Only 174 more days. :)
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I'm interested. Please shoot me some info.
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Mark if you go through all the pages hear you can find all the info about the hunt. web site and e-mail address.
doug77
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Only 172 days to go!
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won't be long Scott and we will be on our way. any body else instered as far as i know they still have 1 spot open for the first week.
doug77
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Any chance of getting this to be a spring hunt instead of fall. I think we could fill it fast then.
Mike
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Mike I am sure 3 of us. swp, BANNOCK-.PT and myself have all sent deposit's for the first week hunt. As far as I know there is still 1 spot left for the first week.
doug77
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Throw me a PM with some info or e mail me at [email protected]
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frassettor,
I emailed you the info last night.
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T-minus 169 days.
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Scott went shed hunting this A.M. found 2 nice shed's just killin time till sept. are you going to the iowa traditional bowhunters shoot in Ames this May.
doug77
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see you in sept.
doug77
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Got my deposit in the mail today,and its off to Canada to hunt them Black Bears in September!!!!Yeeeee Haaaaa Can't Wait!
KY Archer
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Welcome aboard KYArcher! . Only 166 days to go. :)
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Glad to hear your coming with us. 166 days to go....uh-oh that's getting close. New arrows to make, sharpen broaadheads. To early to start packing yet? If your like me the planning and anticipation is half the fun now guys!
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Thanks guys really looking forward to the hunt and fellowship.
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up for the bear hunters
doug77
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TTT
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Scott and Scott are you getting ready. before you know it we will be on out way.
doug77
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My new wood arrows are supposed to be shipped next week, finishing up some knives, turkey season is coming up, I just shot some 3-d on Monday night to help prepare and I got my passport info sent in yesterday. Yep, not much longer and we will be in the Great White North huntin' bear! :)
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Haven't had time to do any getting ready been working too much,gotta keep those lights on. But when the time comes I'll be ready. Our turkey season starts in a couple weeks, going to try to arrow one.
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How about you guys what have you been doing to get ready? I want to buy some more Easton Axis shafts. I would like to shoot woodies,but those Eastons are just shooting so nice out of my Widow and they are easier, quicker to build.
KY
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162 and counting
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Scott and Scott will try to get an e-mail out to you both this week about travel plans.
doug77
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You guys will really enjoy getting together with other trad guys. Be sure to keep us all posted once you get back. We are gonna want pics!! Rick
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Scott and Scott you should have e-mail tonight.
Doug
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KYArcher I need your e-mail address
thanks
doug77
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155 and counting!
Got my passport today and got my woodies on Thursday. Got four fletched up to practice with. Saving the others for some STOS broadheads.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r27/sparson_bucket/knifepic010.jpg)
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Oh yeah, I talked to Mike and he still has one spot open if anyone is interested.
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Come on somebody jump on that spot!! We ned one more to make it an all Trad Week! It sounds like it is going to be a GREAT HUNT!!!
KY Archer
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if we could get 1 more guy comong through Iowa we could get 4 guy's in my ford expidition it would be a tight fit but would sure help with the cost of fuel.
doug77
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Doug,
Maybe we could take turns riding on the roof rack. :)
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I'm afraid we will have stuff up their. are you bringing an extra tree stand and step's.
doug77
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If there is room yes if not I guess it will stay with the truck same with the flyrod. I am thinking three coolers and just our stuff will fill your rig up enough it will look like "the gypsies have left Oklahoma."
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150 and counting!
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Hey guys got my confirmation from Mike today,been working on arrows and getting things together. Scott I still plan on giving you a call, when is the best time? evenings, weekends?
Any takers on that fourth spot?
Take Care KY
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145 and counting!
Scott,
I should be home tomorrow evening or Thursday evening if you want to call this weekend.
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TTT :goldtooth:
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134 days to go.
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been busy turkey hunting 1 clean miss last Sat. are you guy;s getting excited to go.
doug77
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Been busy turkey hunting also, been taking my youngest daughter trying to get her one first though and she has just been getting them gun shy and not put one down yet. :) But she is having fun and enjoys seeing what else is out in the woods so all is good.
Yes I am ready to go!
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I am getting so pumped! I can't blame you when you talk about getting wrapped up hunting turkeys. They are addicting. But, just wait till you are on a bear bait. Red squirrels barking, ravens flying making there noises from the top of the trees, then all is still. EErie quiet, no planes , no animals stirring anymore, somethings definitely coming in to the bait, you can sense it! guess we will have to wait to the evenings stories in bear camp where we can each finish this story with our own experiences. That is half the fun. Everyone will be so pumped telling there stories. Can't wait.
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Been Turkey hunting also. Trying to get some bowhunting done, and also trying to get my stepson on a bird (shotgun). I've not touched my shotgun yet this season! We have one week left, ends May 4th. Good luck Guys.
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Only 115 days to go! :bigsmyl:
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T-minus 45 days and counting! How is the back doing Doug?
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Sounds great guys... I wish I could afford to go on such a cool hunt!
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about 43 days myself, itchin' already. Been making and tuning arrows and broadheads like a mad man. Getting gear preped and packed. Counting the days!
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Where are you headed Dave?
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time to start gettin ready shot my bow today for the first time in 7 weeks and it felt good after being laid up
doug77
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Glad to hear its going well Doug!
KY :archer:
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How you doing SWP? I have'nt been on here much lately, working alot and motorcycling in my spare time. It will be here before we know it guys!
KY :archer:
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not many days left to go
doug77
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Hey Scott,
Been busy the last 3 weekends hanging 1000 & some odd feet of white pine CAR siding. The bad news is that I have only got to shoot 1-2 times a week. The good news is I have 35 days of solid practice time and a brand new spankin new wall to hang a bear skin rug from. :clapper:
Scott
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Sounds good Scott! Trying to get back to shooting myself.
KY :archer:
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32 days and counting.
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I can't wait. It won't be long now. Just talked to Mike (the outfitter) the other day and things look awesome this year......there's still one spot left if anyone is interested .
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19 day's till we are bear hunting.
doug77
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Anyone noticed that we only have 15 days and 4 hours to go until we are in bear camp? I think I will start packing this weekend! Need to go hang a treestand too, when we get back deer season will be opening here! Life don't get no better than when fall roles around.
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11 days to go!!!
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We will soon be on our way!!!! :archer:
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This time next week we are in bear camp!
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Scott are you totally ready? I'm still working on some odds & ends!
KY :archer:
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KYArcher I will e-mail you direction to my house on Tue. or Wed. this week.
Doug
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Almost got everything packed except bows. Just got off the phone with Mike. (Sent you an email) I am ready for some bear action!
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ScotT (SWP) did he give you direction's to whare we need to go next sunday
doug
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OK Doug will be looking for them.
KY :campfire:
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Doug,
He gave me #'s to get directions. Sent you the email too.
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work's for me did he give you a # in case our wive's need to reach us for an emerengecy
Doug
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I think both of the guides #'s will be with us or close all week. That is what I am giving my wife and his 877 #.
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Thank's I am totaly ready every thing packed execpt my bow's and arrows.
PS Scott and Scott DO NOT forget your passport's
Doug
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Got it on my list of things not to forget!
Thanks
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Thats what I was thinking, i would give my wife those guides #s and the Whiteshell #.
KY
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Got my passport out today. Are you taking birth cert.?
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My sister just went to Alberta and said you could still get in this year on drivers license. Said you only needed passport flying in???? Don't know but I am not going to take any chances.
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last time i went bear hunting i forget to give my wife phone numbers she was not very happy when i finilly got around to calling.
KY do you have a rough idea what time you will be at my place. and also write this down when i e-mail you what cell # to call me on when you get close to my house yes i am bring my birth cert. just to be safe
Doug
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Yeah I will probably take bc also. Would hate to watch you guys drive out of North Dakota without me. :)
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we would promice to pick you up on the way home though
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Just wait for it to get dark....I will get across! :biglaugh:
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Doug
What is the name of the town you live in ? I need to map quest it again. :confused:
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I will talk to you guys later got to get off here.
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KY you have a PM
Doug
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if you have a passport a birth c is not needed but if all you have is a photo it is very wise to bring a bc. Landboarders will not require passports until june 09
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Thanks for the info Brian.
KY :archer:
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Well guys this time next week we will be on stand!!
KY :archer:
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Be pulling out of Alexandria tomorrow heading North-East to meet you trad-gangers to head up to Canada for our Fall bear hunt, trad gang style! Really looking forward to it, should be a great hunt.
KY :archer:
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See you on Saturday KYArcher. I am just about packed. Be heading out at O'dark thirty on Sat. morning.
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You guys have a great hunt. Safe travelling for all. Looking forward to the stories and pictures.
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IN 12 hours SWP, KYArcher and I will be just about to Des Moines IA then headed to Manitoba is has been a long summer waiting for this. Hope to have some pic's when we get back
doug77