Title: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 28, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 28, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Hey I was sitting around after a round of shooting the other day and got this idea. How about we have a little summer get together, do some shooting, BBQ some food and trade stories and make plans for the season. I was thinking of having this get together at Black River WMA archery range thinking this WMA is pretty central for all of us. There is ample parking, has 3 shooting lanes and offers some shade. All we'll need is a grill, a table or two and food and drinks. So what do you guys think? Send me some feed back.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on June 28, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on June 28, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
that sound like a good idea....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on June 28, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on June 28, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
Hey Larry,
I'm in, just let me know the particulars.
I'm in, just let me know the particulars.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: joe skipp on June 28, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on June 28, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
Larry..where is Black River WMA? If the dates don't interfere with work, sounds great. We missed our annual Tri State Terror dinner at the Flatbrook this year...Calzone Nite...too many things going on with each family...Be talking to ya.....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: SteveD on June 29, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Post by: SteveD on June 29, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Hey Larry, Sounds great. I'm in
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 29, 2008, 05:35:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 29, 2008, 05:35:00 AM
I would be up for that.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
This looks good. Maybe you guys can help contact some of our hunting party.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 07:53:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 07:53:00 AM
Sounds good to me too folks.Joe I'll check and see the easiest way for you to get there.If you google the Town of Chester/Randolph though that might help. If you wanted to spend the night I'm sure someone would put you up , or there are hotels in the area too.I'll check with to see if we need a permit for cooking etc, etc.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
I just e-mailed NJFGW to see if we need permits for cooking, eating ,drinking,chewing ,scratching and spitting.I'll let you good folks know when they get in touch with me.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on June 29, 2008, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on June 29, 2008, 08:15:00 AM
Count me in!
Tom, I hope you have better luck getting a response than I have about the Pequest 3D range. It's been more than 2 weeks and I'm still waiting for a call back.
Tom, I hope you have better luck getting a response than I have about the Pequest 3D range. It's been more than 2 weeks and I'm still waiting for a call back.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on June 29, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Welcome to NJ!!! It's all because of cut backs I guess.If I don't get a response in a bit I'll call them.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 12:08:00 PM
Joe Skipp I sent ya a PM
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on June 29, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: imskippy on June 29, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
I'd love to get in on this aswell. I'll keep my eye on this thread for particulars. Skippy
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on June 29, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Alex.B on June 29, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: Alex.B on June 29, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
:wavey: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on June 29, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on June 29, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
sounds good boys...let me know when my summer is filling VERY fast! i have a 9 day cruise denton hill and a load of yard work to still get done before fall comes!
but if i can sneak away for a few hours to sling a few arras and shoot the breeze ill try my hardest!
but if i can sneak away for a few hours to sling a few arras and shoot the breeze ill try my hardest!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 01, 2008, 12:34:00 AM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 01, 2008, 12:34:00 AM
Deadbolt,
Please make sure to let Pete know about this.
Thanks
Please make sure to let Pete know about this.
Thanks
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 01, 2008, 03:01:00 AM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 01, 2008, 03:01:00 AM
next time i talk to him illmention it bud
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: southpawshooter on July 01, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: southpawshooter on July 01, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Sounds like a good time - if I can make it, I sure will!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
I just called NJ Dept. of Fish and Game to see if there is anything we need to do . Such as get permits,etc etc. I'm waiting for an answer from them. After that we can set a date. Is everyone OK with Black River WMA?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 01, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 01, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
Black River sounds good to me.
Also, if anybody wants to shoot on July 27th, the free 3D range at Pequest will be open. It's only a couple miles from Pequest Valley Archery.
Here's the response I got from Keith when I asked about the range.
Also, if anybody wants to shoot on July 27th, the free 3D range at Pequest will be open. It's only a couple miles from Pequest Valley Archery.
Here's the response I got from Keith when I asked about the range.
QuoteEric,
I apologize that the range was not open the last Sunday in May. With the combination of the lack of use, the hatchery now being closed on weekends and that date being in the middle of the holiday weekend, the range was not set up. The range was set up this past Sunday. I had a brand new howling coyote set up at the eighth station. When I picked up the range, there were still no holes in it. The range will definitely be set up on July 27. Depending upon the usage of the range will determine if the range will remain open each month or only around our bigger events like the Pequest Open House in the beginning of April and the Wildlife Heritage Festival in September. While the hatchery remains closed on weekends, the entrance for the 3-d range will be through the current archery range on Pequest Rd. The gate next to the back stops will be unlocked so you can drive to the beginning of the 3-d trail.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
Eric, let me check the calender . I would like to check out the range at Pequest "still no holes in it" Howling coyote WOOOOFAAAAA. We best put some holes in that bad boy!! Hey we can hit Hot Dog Johnnies or The Crossroads Diner AND PVA nice!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 02, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 02, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
This might be a better place to go and have our BBQ with our Friends than Black River. 3-D course at Pequest or 3 hay bales at Black River. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 02, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 02, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
I'd rather do a 3-D range. :knothead:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 02, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 02, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
Pequest,Pequest,Pequest,Pequest....Mark calendars JULY 27th. How's that sound Folks???
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 02, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 02, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
27Th NG for me just realized. Oldest daughters B-Day is the July 26, Wifies Aunt and cousin flying in on the 27th from Arizona. Wifies making a party for them on that day. NUTZ!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on July 02, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: imskippy on July 02, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
Yeah me too I'll be on vacation coming home that day. Skippy
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 02, 2008, 11:36:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 02, 2008, 11:36:00 PM
I can make the 27th. I'll be on vacation that week. My son might not be able to make it. Having problems with the ex wife. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: SteveD on July 03, 2008, 05:05:00 AM
Post by: SteveD on July 03, 2008, 05:05:00 AM
July 27 is a bad weekend for me i will be at Denton Hill. I know Pete and the gang will be there also.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 03, 2008, 05:08:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 03, 2008, 05:08:00 AM
Larry, hope everything works out for you. If you need anything, let me know. Been there, done that.
For anybody that can make it on the 27th, I'll be there. I believe Lee will be with me, and Sal said he'd ride up with me. The range opens at 10:00.
For anybody that can make it on the 27th, I'll be there. I believe Lee will be with me, and Sal said he'd ride up with me. The range opens at 10:00.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 03, 2008, 07:58:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 03, 2008, 07:58:00 AM
Sounds like a cheaper alternative to Denton. I gotta save for my new bow. :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 03, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 03, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 03, 2008, 04:16:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 03, 2008, 04:16:00 PM
Came home from work had a message on my machine from Bob Olsen NJ Dept of Fish Game and Wildlife. They do not reserve the archery ranges. He said if you plan a group thing your probably better off at Flatbrook/Roy not too many people use that range. He also said he has to check into a Special Use Permit with his Supervisor because I had said we would like to maybe BBQ etc, etc. Usually there is no picnicing allowed at the Archery Ranges. He is supposed to get back to me again.We are dealing with NJFGW so I guess we have to be patient.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 03, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 03, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
let me know when? Eric, tell lee to bring his bow and we can also work on it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 03, 2008, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 03, 2008, 06:54:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Jeffer:I love ya guys to death but i dont think a day in jersey can replace a weekend of shooting and vendors at denton LOL.
Sounds like a cheaper alternative to Denton. I gotta save for my new bow. :goldtooth:
like steve said myself and the gang will be at denton! have a burger for me ill let some arras loose for you guys!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 07, 2008, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on July 07, 2008, 03:17:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 07, 2008, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 07, 2008, 03:48:00 PM
Tom (deadbolt) I would rather be at Denton, but like I mentioned There is a big bow payment coming up. Unless I get enough baskets quivers made and hopefully sold to cover the trip to Denton.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 07, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on July 07, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
Do you have a set date yet? 26th or 27th? Set location? I have to work until about noon on that saturday, so I won't be making the trip to denton hill. Would probably be up for some shooting on Sunday if everything works out. Personally I'm more interested in getting together and shooting or stumping than a barbecue, but that's just me. We could always grab some grub somewhere and B.S. before or after. When you guys decide on a location and time, let me know.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 08, 2008, 08:54:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 08, 2008, 08:54:00 AM
Pat, I'll definitely be at the Pequest 3D range on the 27th, and it sounds like at least a few others will be there.
From talking to Keith with Hunter Ed., it sounds like they're considering not opening the range much longer if they don't start seeing some use.
I emailed Keith offering to help with setup...he said that he might take me up on the offer in August. So it sounds like we will also be able to shoot there again in August (the 24th, I believe).
From talking to Keith with Hunter Ed., it sounds like they're considering not opening the range much longer if they don't start seeing some use.
I emailed Keith offering to help with setup...he said that he might take me up on the offer in August. So it sounds like we will also be able to shoot there again in August (the 24th, I believe).
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 08, 2008, 03:44:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 08, 2008, 03:44:00 PM
Eric, you best take over. I won't be available that Sunday. Family matters. I leave that Monday for vacation.... New Mexico. For a week . Maybe we can also do the last Sunday in August as well. That would be a good gear up for the Early Bow Season in Jersey. HEC GUYS lets make sure we start using this range before the State pulls it! We could make it a monthly thing for whoever wants to meet up and launch a few.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 08, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 08, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
true, hunting season just around the corner
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 08, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 08, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
true, hunting season just around the corner
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 08, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 08, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Jeffer:Yea I hear ya LOL...well I was suppose to go but my boss froze all my vacation days so I had to cancle my denton hill trip, cruise to the caribbean, and a trip to vegas today :(
Tom (deadbolt) I would rather be at Denton, but like I mentioned There is a big bow payment coming up. Unless I get enough baskets quivers made and hopefully sold to cover the trip to Denton.
It stinks taking over new contracts and being short staffed!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 11, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 11, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
Where is the entrance to the range? Is it on the same road as the hatchery?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
No, it's on Pequest Road, off of Rt. 31. It's back about 3 miles - right behind the hatchery.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on July 11, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on July 11, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Hey Eric,
what time do you plan on getting there? If I can make it I'd like to join you guys. Then probably stop by PVA on my way home.
what time do you plan on getting there? If I can make it I'd like to join you guys. Then probably stop by PVA on my way home.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
Bring the camera guys and take some Pics!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
I'm gonna try to be there around 9:30 or so. The range opens at 10:00, but I want to try to catch Keith, the guy who is responsible for the range. I think I might also be stopping at PVA while I'm up there.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 05:30:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 05:30:00 PM
I just spoke to Bill from PVA [my Tapered Cedars are done!!]. I mentioned you good folks would be getting together for a little fun at the range and that you would all be stopping by later to pay the PVA boys a visit.Well they won't be there on that Sunday. They'll be at Denton Hill or leaving . So the Shop will be closed that Sunday.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 11, 2008, 06:52:00 PM
Good thing you said something, Tom! Since I can't make it to Denton Hill, I completely forgot about it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 07:08:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 11, 2008, 07:08:00 PM
No problemo Eric. Thought it wise to relay the message for all you good folks.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 13, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 13, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 20, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 20, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Bump...it's coming up this Sunday.
I'm gonna try to be there by 9:30 - the range officially opens at 10.
I'm gonna try to be there by 9:30 - the range officially opens at 10.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 20, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 20, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
let me know Eric... I still have a few arrows left... Might need to barrow so points for the day... 4 Arrows with not field points.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 21, 2008, 05:08:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 21, 2008, 05:08:00 AM
Let me know what you need Sal. I also still have those arras I made up that are too stiff for my TC if you need them.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 21, 2008, 06:52:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 21, 2008, 06:52:00 AM
Might have to try them, how long are they?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 21, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 21, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Sal, I'll let you know tomorrow for sure, but I think they're about 31" BOP. I never did much to tune them since they were too stiff from the get-go. I believe they're spined 65-70.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 21, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 21, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
kool, I know I can get them to work form my shrew bow & at that length they should be close to the ROP (Red Oak Pyramid) bow.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 22, 2008, 05:41:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 22, 2008, 05:41:00 PM
Sal, if they'll work for you, stop by one afternoon - I'm home by about 3:30.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 22, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 22, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
I'll try & stop by Wednesday
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on July 24, 2008, 03:29:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on July 24, 2008, 03:29:00 PM
Eric, will you have your Jeep? I've never been there and I'm not too sure where the entrance is so I'll be looking for your Jeep if that's what you'll be driving.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 24, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 24, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Yep, I'll have my Jeep. I'll park out near the road for a landmark for everybody.
Here's a link to find Pequest Road on Google Maps. The range is on the left about 3 miles in from Rt. 31. I'm not sure how far it is if you come in from Rt. 46, but it's not too far past the back parking lots for the hatchery.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
Here's a link to find Pequest Road on Google Maps. The range is on the left about 3 miles in from Rt. 31. I'm not sure how far it is if you come in from Rt. 46, but it's not too far past the back parking lots for the hatchery.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 24, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 24, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
You good folks enjoy! I'll be thinking about the fun I'll be missing!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 24, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 24, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Hopefully we'll be able to do it again in August, Tom!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 24, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 24, 2008, 07:42:00 PM
I certainly hope so Eric!I really want Vaughn and Jerry to shoot my Mohawk.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 25, 2008, 07:36:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 25, 2008, 07:36:00 AM
Well, I'm getting screwed out of gong to Denton Hill. :banghead: Looks like I'll be coming over to the Pequest on Sunday. I'll probably have more fun any way since all my buddies will be there. :goldtooth: Hey Larry, Bring the basket quiver. I can either put fur on it for you there or trade it out for another that all ready has fur on it. I'll also have a couple extras in case any one else is interested. See you all there.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 25, 2008, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 25, 2008, 08:48:00 AM
Jerry is Gwyn coming too?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 25, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 25, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
If she wants to go I will bring her. Probably will like to come since we are not doing Denton.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 25, 2008, 09:50:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 25, 2008, 09:50:00 AM
OK, everyone heres the bet.... $1,000,000.00 that Gwyn out shoots everyone....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on July 26, 2008, 12:12:00 AM
Post by: Deadsmple on July 26, 2008, 12:12:00 AM
So do we know who all is coming? My neighbor might come with me if his wife doesn't leave him a "honey do" list.
Can't wait to show off my new bow!! :D
Can't wait to show off my new bow!! :D
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 06:42:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 06:42:00 AM
The more the merrier!
I know Sal and I are coming. I think Larry and his son Andrew will be there. (Hopefully I'll see them today at a fishing event at Pequest so I can remind Larry.) Jerry, Vaughn...who else?
I know Sal and I are coming. I think Larry and his son Andrew will be there. (Hopefully I'll see them today at a fishing event at Pequest so I can remind Larry.) Jerry, Vaughn...who else?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 26, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 26, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
UH OH!!! Think I'll have to get some shots from that new bow Vaughn. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 26, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on July 26, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
What did you get Vaughn!!?? Huh,Huh what did you get???
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 08:40:00 AM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 08:40:00 AM
i think pat is going and i should be able to swing it as well.
im hoping someone will bring their longbow in a lighter poundage so i can steal it for a few shots...wink wink to you long bow fellas LOL!!
We just shooting or we going to grab something to eat or whats the game plan guys?
im hoping someone will bring their longbow in a lighter poundage so i can steal it for a few shots...wink wink to you long bow fellas LOL!!
We just shooting or we going to grab something to eat or whats the game plan guys?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 26, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: pdk25 on July 26, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
I plan on going and I'm pretty sure that Tom(deadbolt) is coming.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 26, 2008, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 26, 2008, 10:25:00 AM
Tom (deadbolt) my mahantango is 47#@28" you are welcome to try it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 26, 2008, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 26, 2008, 10:28:00 AM
Tom that's a sweet shooting bow jerry has...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 26, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: pdk25 on July 26, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
I swear I'm not handicapped. I didn't see Tom's post before posting mine.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 26, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 26, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
that's ok Pat
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 12:21:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by pdk25:LMAO!!
I swear I'm not handicapped. I didn't see Tom's post before posting mine.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 26, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Jeffer:Awsome thanks bud!
Tom (deadbolt) my mahantango is 47#@28" you are welcome to try it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
OK, for you guys coming from the south, take Rt. 31 north through Oxford. Make a right onto Pequest Rd. The range is about 3 miles back on the left.
For you guys coming from the north, take rt. 46. If you're going east on 46 (Jerry, Vaughn...), make a right onto Pequest Furnace Rd. When you get to the end, make a left on to Pequest Rd. Go about 1.5 miles - the range will be on the left.
The archery range is just past the back entrance to the trout hatchery. If you come to a stop sign at Jane's Chapel Rd, you went too far.
For you guys coming from the north, take rt. 46. If you're going east on 46 (Jerry, Vaughn...), make a right onto Pequest Furnace Rd. When you get to the end, make a left on to Pequest Rd. Go about 1.5 miles - the range will be on the left.
The archery range is just past the back entrance to the trout hatchery. If you come to a stop sign at Jane's Chapel Rd, you went too far.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Tom, if you want to try a REALLY light longbow, Lee will have his Black Rhino there...35# @ 28.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 26, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 26, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Guys bring the cameras and post pictures for those unfortunate folks who will be there in spirit!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 26, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
I'll be bringing the camera. :thumbsup:
I just filled a cooler up with a case of water for everybody.
I just filled a cooler up with a case of water for everybody.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 27, 2008, 01:00:00 AM
Post by: pdk25 on July 27, 2008, 01:00:00 AM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 27, 2008, 07:04:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 27, 2008, 07:04:00 AM
what time eric
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
ENJOY!!!!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 27, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 27, 2008, 04:27:00 PM
Gwyn and I had a nice time shooting with the few that showed. Vaughn, Pat,Tom Eric, Sal, Lee. The 3-D course was a bit thick and brushy, but made it more like a real hunting experience. I don't know how many arrows were lost, but I don't think it was many. There was an Iron Deer target that was a proving ground for how tough our arrows were, or were not :banghead: . It was darn humid, but luckily the sun was not out cooking us. The rain held off until we were done. The many Raspberries that lined the trails were a nice refreshment especially for Gwyn. We took some strange looks from the compound shooters that filtered through now and then. They probably never saw so many stick bows at once :eek: . Though the course was short and we only shot a couple of hours, it was great to be amongst friends with the stick and string. I'm sure the others have some picks to post. My camera was dead this morning.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
WOOOFAAA!!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on July 27, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on July 27, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Yup it was a good time although way too short. No real challenging shots on the course even though a few of us made it look that way :readit: Hopefully Eric will post some of the pics he took.
Tom, you forgot to remind me about the tree seat thing, I had it in the back of my wagon :banghead:
Tom, you forgot to remind me about the tree seat thing, I had it in the back of my wagon :banghead:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 27, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 27, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
I do have a few pics, but no time to post them tonight (4 am comes way too early!). I'll get them up tomorrow after work.
We sure did make some of those shots seem pretty tough, even though none of them really were.
Even Keith (the guy who set up the course this morning) couldn't believe that we were going to have so many stickbows there today.
We sure did make some of those shots seem pretty tough, even though none of them really were.
Even Keith (the guy who set up the course this morning) couldn't believe that we were going to have so many stickbows there today.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 27, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
YEH STICKBOWS!!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 27, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 27, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Had a great time. Jerry gave me a great looking basket quiver, that can be used like a back quiver or a plains quiver. I was shooting my self made self bow & flinging 60-65# ash arrows that eric don't need since he is now using carbons.
I did way to many misses, but I was up since Saturday morning at 5:00 am. I took a nap around 3:00 p.m. then up at 5:00 p.m.. I agree the course was way short, but this is a free 3-D course and the NJ F&G set it up... May hats off to them.
We talked about a fall group hunt, I said we could do it behind the Owl's nest. It is also a check in Station. This spot you could walk in around Sun up and be able to tag a deer coming up from the corn fields.
Vaughn, That was a nice looking bow You had.
Pat, Lost an arrow shooting it from the area we parked at out past 200 yards easy in to the woods, You may ask Why would he do that for. Well, it was all me... I shoot a 60-65 a good 100 yards from my red oak pyramid bow 51#@24" darted them arrows nicely.
Gwyn had the koolest looking basket quiver. It has 2 areas that looked like rope and nice color strains in the middle.
We had a great time even though it was short. Hey Guys sorry about not meeting up at the diner...I was dead & Eric & Lee add other engagements,
I did way to many misses, but I was up since Saturday morning at 5:00 am. I took a nap around 3:00 p.m. then up at 5:00 p.m.. I agree the course was way short, but this is a free 3-D course and the NJ F&G set it up... May hats off to them.
We talked about a fall group hunt, I said we could do it behind the Owl's nest. It is also a check in Station. This spot you could walk in around Sun up and be able to tag a deer coming up from the corn fields.
Vaughn, That was a nice looking bow You had.
Pat, Lost an arrow shooting it from the area we parked at out past 200 yards easy in to the woods, You may ask Why would he do that for. Well, it was all me... I shoot a 60-65 a good 100 yards from my red oak pyramid bow 51#@24" darted them arrows nicely.
Gwyn had the koolest looking basket quiver. It has 2 areas that looked like rope and nice color strains in the middle.
We had a great time even though it was short. Hey Guys sorry about not meeting up at the diner...I was dead & Eric & Lee add other engagements,
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on July 27, 2008, 11:41:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on July 27, 2008, 11:41:00 PM
*!@$ vortex and long draw length. I was even aiming pretty steeply into the sky.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 01:22:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 01:22:00 PM
Heya guys had a blast yesterday!
Vaughn bro thanks for lunch again! And I totally forgot about the friggin seat...once we start BS'ing my brain goes elsewhere...I think saturday night was still hittin me pretty hard LOL. Once I get a free chance we will do some yote hunting in the special "willow hill seaon" LOL.
Jerry thanks for letting me shoot your bow...it feels pretty kewl to shoot a long bow and on the ride home with Pat I managed to trade one of my recurves for a new longbow LOL so soon enough I wont be the only recurve shooter in the group LOL. Oh and your lil one is to cute man I had a blast just watching her out there fling arrows and raise hell LOL. Its great to see kids enjoying the sport!
Eric and Lee thanks for setting all this up it was a ton of fun and we need to all get together and shoot again! Maybe we can all get together and hit up a 3D or something where we will have more targets. And Lee is doing pretty good...can't wait to see his new cedars!
Sal always a pleasure to bust your chops and fling some arras! Your getting to be one with the bow man LOL! Some awsome bows your producing.
All in all a great day...I shot decent with my new carbons...gonna take some gettin use to with em but I think I'll be A O K come september!
Vaughn bro thanks for lunch again! And I totally forgot about the friggin seat...once we start BS'ing my brain goes elsewhere...I think saturday night was still hittin me pretty hard LOL. Once I get a free chance we will do some yote hunting in the special "willow hill seaon" LOL.
Jerry thanks for letting me shoot your bow...it feels pretty kewl to shoot a long bow and on the ride home with Pat I managed to trade one of my recurves for a new longbow LOL so soon enough I wont be the only recurve shooter in the group LOL. Oh and your lil one is to cute man I had a blast just watching her out there fling arrows and raise hell LOL. Its great to see kids enjoying the sport!
Eric and Lee thanks for setting all this up it was a ton of fun and we need to all get together and shoot again! Maybe we can all get together and hit up a 3D or something where we will have more targets. And Lee is doing pretty good...can't wait to see his new cedars!
Sal always a pleasure to bust your chops and fling some arras! Your getting to be one with the bow man LOL! Some awsome bows your producing.
All in all a great day...I shot decent with my new carbons...gonna take some gettin use to with em but I think I'll be A O K come september!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 28, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 28, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Tom, gotta count me in on that yote huntin'. I'll be glad to be at least a caller for ya. The kid is a handfull. She likes to be her own person ya know. I just let her go for it just like my folks did for me. Hope to see you shootin' a stick soon. One last thing.... gotta get some of those ADs.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
Yea man we all gotta get out there!! And them AD are tuff!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
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Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 04:21:00 PM
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Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 28, 2008, 04:22:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 28, 2008, 04:22:00 PM
Great Pic's Eric....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 04:28:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 04:28:00 PM
If anyone is interested there's a shoot not too far away this Saturday. It's between Bath and Palmerton, Pa.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=94;t=000946
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=94;t=000946
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 28, 2008, 04:28:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 28, 2008, 04:28:00 PM
Eric, thanks for all the pics of Gwyn. Since my camera was dead that morning, nice to be able to remember the moments.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 05:03:00 PM
Awsome pix eric! Wish I could make it this weekent but I'll be helping my brother move into his new apartment :(
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 05:05:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 05:05:00 PM
Hey Vaughn what size shafts did you say you used to foot them AD's?
Also your PM box is full bro FYI.
Also your PM box is full bro FYI.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 28, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 28, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Hey Guys,
Sorry Andrew and I didn't make it there. We were away and just got back this afternoon. Looks like you all had a great time. Any future plans to do it again?
Jerry I will have to catch up with you for the quiver fur.
Sorry Andrew and I didn't make it there. We were away and just got back this afternoon. Looks like you all had a great time. Any future plans to do it again?
Jerry I will have to catch up with you for the quiver fur.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Dave Bowers on July 28, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: Dave Bowers on July 28, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
Dang wish I coulda made it...looks like a great time
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 28, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Larry, I think we'll probably be back there in August. It's the 4th Sunday, whenever that happens to be.
Like everybody else said, the course was a little short. Only 15 targets spread out over 12 stations, I think. But the price sure is right,and it really wasn't crowded at all. We were able to take our time and have a good time.
Like everybody else said, the course was a little short. Only 15 targets spread out over 12 stations, I think. But the price sure is right,and it really wasn't crowded at all. We were able to take our time and have a good time.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on July 28, 2008, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on July 28, 2008, 08:41:00 PM
Great pics Eric. I'll have to hi-jack a few for my personal library.
Tom, that would be the 2413's to foot the AD's
"Willow Hill" ooh yeah!!!
Tom, that would be the 2413's to foot the AD's
"Willow Hill" ooh yeah!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on July 28, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Thanks bro!!
Awwwwww yeeeeaaaaa!!!!
Awwwwww yeeeeaaaaa!!!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 30, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on July 30, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
Just to let you guys know, I received an email from Keith yesterday. He really appreciated such a strong showing of folks shooting the course. :thumbsup:
He also said that as long as it's being used, it will be kept open (on the scheduled days).
He also said that as long as it's being used, it will be kept open (on the scheduled days).
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 31, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 31, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
:archer:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 21, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 21, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
I just realized that this Sunday is the 3D range for August at Pequest.
Anybody interested???
Anybody interested???
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on August 21, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: imskippy on August 21, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
I thought about it aswell but I'm going to take my son to the lincoln park shoot instead. Anyone want to join us for a few hours in the a.m. I'll be there hopefully early. Skippy
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 21, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 21, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
I'll be out of State... House/pets/horse sitting...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
This Sunday could work for me. Plus PVA will be open kill two birds with one stone.Let me double check and I'll let you good folks know.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:02:00 PM
HMMMM Lincoln Park Shoot is about 5 minutes from my house gotta think now.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
What time Sunday at Pequest?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 05:32:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 05:32:00 PM
Let me know what time. I think I can make it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
I think I can do this Sunday!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 21, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 21, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
The range at Pequest "officially" opens at 10:00, but I know it was set up alot earlier, and Keith told us that there was no need to wait till 10:00. So I would think if we met around 9:00?
Or, Lincoln Park could be fun - I haven't been to that shoot in probably 20 years. I think it used to be somewhere in Boonton.
Or, Lincoln Park could be fun - I haven't been to that shoot in probably 20 years. I think it used to be somewhere in Boonton.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 21, 2008, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 21, 2008, 09:03:00 PM
Nope Lincoln Park is about a 10 minute ride from my house. Wish I could go but I have a family reunion up in Conn this weekend. Hope you guys have a great time where ever you decide to go.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 21, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
Up to you and the Good Folks Eric. Lincoln Park would probably take you around an hour to an hour 15 minutes to get there. See what everyone wants to do. There will be wheely folks there.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
How's the course at Lincoln Park. It's not much different in distance for me either way. Pequest didn't have a ton of targets, but it was fun. PVA is an option there too. Let me know if you guys finalize plans. Hate to loose the pequest course for non-use.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Personally I think our time is better invested in going to pequest so that they see there is interest in the place. That way it may still be available to us in the future. JMO
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on August 21, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Agreed
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 21, 2008, 09:44:00 PM
Well that looks like 2 definite votes for Pequest. I'm off to work, I'll check back in the morning to see what everyone else thinks.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 05:10:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 05:10:00 AM
Vaughn, I feel the same way about Pequest. I'd hate to see us lose it because no one uses it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on August 22, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: imskippy on August 22, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
I'm torn now. I think pequest may be better for my sons first shoot. Less pressure from the impatient wheelie guys and all that. I'll have to think about it. What's the easiest way there from say rt.80? In case I decide to go there too. Besides I sure would love a visit to PVA. Skippy
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 22, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 22, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
well I'm at the house that the wife and I are watching...I have internet.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 22, 2008, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 22, 2008, 09:51:00 AM
Jason,
I don't know which Franklin, N.J. you are coming from but if its the one by me your best bet would be xt12 off rt80 then go south on 521 toward 519south(Hope Bridgeville Road) follow to rt46 go east on 46 to turn right onto Pequest Furnace Road then turn left onto Pequest road the entrance to the range is about 1.5 miles down on your left. Hope this helps.
I don't know which Franklin, N.J. you are coming from but if its the one by me your best bet would be xt12 off rt80 then go south on 521 toward 519south(Hope Bridgeville Road) follow to rt46 go east on 46 to turn right onto Pequest Furnace Road then turn left onto Pequest road the entrance to the range is about 1.5 miles down on your left. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on August 22, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
Post by: imskippy on August 22, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
I'll have to look into it. I'm just off Rt. 23 near Sparta. I'll be taking Rt. 15 to Rt. 80 west. I know I can get right on 46 west from 80. I'll have to check mapquest for pequest rd. Thanks
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 22, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 22, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
I'm willing to do Sunday at Pequest. Would like to hit PVA as well. It will be the first chance I've had to get out and do any thing in a while with the gang.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
It will be Pequest then. It'll be good to see you folks. I'll bring my Horne's and the Mohawk. Do you want to meet in the Diner?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 04:12:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 04:12:00 PM
Skippy, here's a link to Pequest Rd. on Google maps. You can put in your starting address and get directions to it. The range is a little farther on Pequest Rd. than where the marker is - closer to Jane's Chapel Rd. The range will be on your right...you really can't miss it.
Somewhere back around page 5 of this thread, I think I also typed out directions from Rt. 46.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
Somewhere back around page 5 of this thread, I think I also typed out directions from Rt. 46.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689& z=13&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pequest+Rd,+Oxford,+NJ+07863&sll=40.836541,-74.962292&sspn=0.057015,0.149689&ie=UTF8&ll=40.836541,-74.962292&spn=0.057015,0.149689&z=13&iwloc=addr)
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Tom, which diner? Maybe Lee and I will meet you there.
I'll call PVA and make sure they'll be there Sunday.
I'll call PVA and make sure they'll be there Sunday.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Crossroads Diner on the corner of 46 and 517 is it??
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
Gotcha. I think it's at the corner of 46 and 519. At least that's the place I'm thinking of. Let me know what time.
To get to the range from the diner, make a left onto 46 (east). A little ways past rt. 31, make a right onto Pequest Furnace Rd. Follow that to the stop sign at Pequest Rd. Make a left onto Pequest Rd. The range will be on the left - I think it's about 1.5 miles after you turn onto Pequest Rd.
To get to the range from the diner, make a left onto 46 (east). A little ways past rt. 31, make a right onto Pequest Furnace Rd. Follow that to the stop sign at Pequest Rd. Make a left onto Pequest Rd. The range will be on the left - I think it's about 1.5 miles after you turn onto Pequest Rd.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 07:09:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 07:09:00 PM
BTW Skippy, this is a great course to start young-uns out on. Most shots are 20 yards or less, and last month it wasn't really busy at all. We didn't have anybody waiting on us to find arrows, even with the big group we had. I don't know how old your son is, but my 12-year-old will be there.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 22, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
Yes on the corner at the light 46 519 Crossroads Diner. Reiner might come too. So Reiner, my Bud Steve, and me Diner 8:00/8:30. Eric did you call Bill or Scott at PVA?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 22, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
Lee and I will meet you at the diner around 8:00/8:30.
I called PVA earlier. Got the recording. Said they're open 10 - 4 Saturdays and Sundays, but closed this Saturday.
I forgot to call back later, but I think we can assume they'll be there Sunday, since the recording specifically said they won't be there tomorrow.
I called PVA earlier. Got the recording. Said they're open 10 - 4 Saturdays and Sundays, but closed this Saturday.
I forgot to call back later, but I think we can assume they'll be there Sunday, since the recording specifically said they won't be there tomorrow.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 22, 2008, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 22, 2008, 10:50:00 PM
That's great Tom, I'm glad to hear you got Reiner to come.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 23, 2008, 08:07:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on August 23, 2008, 08:07:00 AM
Vaughn, that's what Reiner said Friday morning. He said he'd really like to see all you folks again. I'll call Alex too but I know he's real busy.I'll be bringing up my Bud Steve. I had him shooting in the back yard yesterday. Of course they sold him the wrong arrows at the wheely bow shop for his recurve.He'll have both bows he wants to take a deer with his compound first and then make the switch.Maybe we can sway him. Eric I'll PM you my cell #.If the PVA recording said closed Saturday and no mention of Sunday they should open. I'll call them Sunday morning for sure. Steve needs arrows.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 23, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 23, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
Tom, unless your cell # changed since winter bow, I have it.
I need to pick up a dozen GTs as well tomorrow. Need to make me some huntin' arras!
I need to pick up a dozen GTs as well tomorrow. Need to make me some huntin' arras!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 23, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 23, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
Just checked my email - got it!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 23, 2008, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 23, 2008, 01:50:00 PM
Sorry dudes, looks like I'll be going to Shohola for the day tomorrow. Probably get in a bunch of stumpin'. Enjoy the day. Hope to catch up another time before the season gets underway. WOW, like 3 weeks?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 23, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 23, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Bummer Jerry! Well I spoke to Alex he's real busy but he'll try to come anyway. Hec of a ride for him too.Tried getting in touch with Reiner called his cell and his house. Left two messages we'll see. George is in Maryland setting up the daughter in a new apartment for college. Larry is in Conn. So far two positives me and my Bud Steve.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on August 23, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on August 23, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I plan on making it as well. If I can get my butt out of bed I'll try to meet you guys at the diner.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on August 23, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: imskippy on August 23, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
My son and I are going to try and make it. Not sure if well make the diner. If not I'll see you guys at the range. My son Matthew is 5 and has not had much practice at all with the bow so it'll be a learning experience for him.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
I had a great time today even though the State forgot to set up the 3-D range!!! LOL!!! In side joke. Was good seeing all my Trad Gang Brothers once again! Eric,his son Lee,Vaughn, Patrick, and Skippy and his little guy! PLUS the quality time at Pequest Valley Archery!Did alot of work found the right arrows for Steve and we are splitting a dozen so he's all set. He WILL hunt with the Kohannah Kurve opening day!YES! Vaughn that Marriah Chinook shoots nice Bud! Thanks!I'll be back with Steve, Bucky, Larry, Andrew,and anyone else, next Sunday when they put out the 3-D targets for sure! CrossRoads Diner and Blueberry Pancakes![sausage on the side]
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: imskippy on August 24, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: imskippy on August 24, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
It was a pleasure meeting you all. I hope to meet up with you guys for a hunt or two this season.
Lee,thanks for bringing out the balloons for you and Matthew to shoot at. He's very excited to have popped his first balloon. I think he may be hooked.
Bentpole, Those sure are some sweet shooters you have there. I think I shot better with your bows than I did my own.
Thanks to PVA for tapering my shafts so I can finally get my woodies setup. I hope to take my first deer with trad this year. Good luck to all this coming season I hope to meet up with you all again soon. Thanks again. Skippy and Matthew
Lee,thanks for bringing out the balloons for you and Matthew to shoot at. He's very excited to have popped his first balloon. I think he may be hooked.
Bentpole, Those sure are some sweet shooters you have there. I think I shot better with your bows than I did my own.
Thanks to PVA for tapering my shafts so I can finally get my woodies setup. I hope to take my first deer with trad this year. Good luck to all this coming season I hope to meet up with you all again soon. Thanks again. Skippy and Matthew
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Jason, gotta' love those Longbows!!! Horne's Traditionalist and The Mohawk!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Glad Y'all had a great time. Sorry I wasn't there.BTW next Sunday is the 4th Sunday of the month.
BTW, The starter is coming up quickly. Anyone want to come hunt some nice land up by me? Behind the owl's nest (pohat North wma)? Let me know...
Eric has to take his wife somewhere (can't say for what...I do know tho)anyway. If no one else wants to join me I'll be hunting behind the house.
Again soory I missed the shoot guys.
BTW, The starter is coming up quickly. Anyone want to come hunt some nice land up by me? Behind the owl's nest (pohat North wma)? Let me know...
Eric has to take his wife somewhere (can't say for what...I do know tho)anyway. If no one else wants to join me I'll be hunting behind the house.
Again soory I missed the shoot guys.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 24, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Sal, me and my Bud Steve would like to keep you company!!! Eric said Sweet Hollow picked up another 99 acres too!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 24, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 24, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Actually, Sal, next Sunday is the 5th Sunday of the month. But the sign at Pequest said the course is set up for the LAST Sunday of the month. A little confusion somewhere. I'm going to email Keith this week to make sure it will be up for next Sunday.
BTW, I might be able to make it to either Pohat or Sweet Hollow on the 13th. Jen is going to see if she can get a later appointment. I told her it just wasn't right to keep me home on opening morning.
BTW, I might be able to make it to either Pohat or Sweet Hollow on the 13th. Jen is going to see if she can get a later appointment. I told her it just wasn't right to keep me home on opening morning.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 24, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 24, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
Hey Sal, would love to come join you by your place or where ever. I'll just need to know where. Maybe I can do next sunday at Pequest too.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 10:18:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 10:18:00 PM
kool, let me know. where? both spots are nice. Behind the Owl's nest we would just have to stay and wait for the deer to walk up the hill.Then just a drag down hill to check them in.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 24, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:I know, have to see the maps now. I want to be neart the one spot at was at on the last day, doing the evening hunt...This time I'll be ready for the deer to walk by (in front of me).
Sal, me and my Bud Steve would like to keep you company!!! Eric said Sweet Hollow picked up another 99 acres too!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 25, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 25, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
SOOOO who'se up for his coming Sunday!!??
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 25, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 25, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
So far I'm in. I emailed Keith today to make sure the course would be set up.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 25, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 25, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
I just checked my email - I had an automated response from Keith saying that he is on vacation out of state through Labor Day.
I have a feeling that means the course won't be set up. I'll try calling tomorrow to see if he might have gotten someone else to set it up.
If not, maybe we can come up with a place to do some stumpin'.
I have a feeling that means the course won't be set up. I'll try calling tomorrow to see if he might have gotten someone else to set it up.
If not, maybe we can come up with a place to do some stumpin'.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 28, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 28, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Eric, any new news on the Range for Sunday Bud?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bamboo on August 28, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: bamboo on August 28, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
walden--has a trad-shoot mon--its a great time
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 28, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 28, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
If we don't get the 3-D at pequest how about a scout trip... We can do Pohat North & Sweet Hollow
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:I knew there was something I forgot to do! Been a little hectic around here - my father in law passed away Tuesday night.
Eric, any new news on the Range for Sunday Bud?
I'll try calling tomorrow.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:18:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mysticguido:Sal, that's what I was thinking. We can always do a little stumpin' out there too.
If we don't get the 3-D at pequest how about a scout trip... We can do Pohat North & Sweet Hollow
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:19:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 28, 2008, 10:19:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bamboo:Mike, where's that?
walden--has a trad-shoot mon--its a great time
And how are you feeling?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 28, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 28, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Eric Walden NY isn't a far ride. I'm off Mon too!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bamboo on August 29, 2008, 07:01:00 AM
Post by: bamboo on August 29, 2008, 07:01:00 AM
i'm doing great--thanks
you guys should--go east on 84 --get off on 208n--go into the village of walden---get on rt.52w--follow signs to the club on the left[maybe 4-6 mls]WORTH THE DRIVE!!we should be there around 8:00--hope to see you guys!!drag tommy and riener over there!!
you guys should--go east on 84 --get off on 208n--go into the village of walden---get on rt.52w--follow signs to the club on the left[maybe 4-6 mls]WORTH THE DRIVE!!we should be there around 8:00--hope to see you guys!!drag tommy and riener over there!!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 29, 2008, 09:03:00 AM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on August 29, 2008, 09:03:00 AM
I'd like to go and shoot someplace this weekend. Pequest or Eric's on Sunday and Walden on Monday is do-able for me.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadsmple on August 29, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Post by: Deadsmple on August 29, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Mike glad to see you are up and about.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: southpawshooter on August 29, 2008, 10:06:00 AM
Post by: southpawshooter on August 29, 2008, 10:06:00 AM
Walden is a good shoot..........Monday is traditional only too.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 29, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 29, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
WOOOOFAAAAA..... "Magic Mike" is in the house!!! How you feeling Bud!!?? Mondays out for me Folks. I want to go to the Green Corn Festival up in Sleepy Hollow {Philipsburg Manor} Hudson Rivers Native American Festival and Momma said SHE Would like to go too!!?? Eric sorry to hear of your Father in Laws Passing.May he RIP.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 29, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 29, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Well, I don't think Pequest will be set up Sunday. I called the hatchery today - they said they weren't aware of any arrangements Keith made to have the course set up while he is on vacation.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 29, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 29, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Hudson Rivers Native American Festival , where is that at?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 29, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 29, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Sal, sent you a PM
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 29, 2008, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 29, 2008, 09:20:00 PM
Got it....LOL
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 30, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 30, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
Well went to PVA with Eric & Lee, had a good time and got some stuff. I picked up 6 birch shafts to try out. Eric & Lee had Scott help them with arrows. Tomorrow We are going to scout Pohat & sweet hollow, if anyone wants to join, let us know.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
FOLKS GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS!!!! Well Steve and myself took the journey today. Went up to Pequest WMA after a hardy breakfast of Blueberry pancakes at the Crossroads Diner. The targets were up. Steve and I shot the course . Very Tuff not because of the distance of the targets or the set up but because of how overgrown the course was. Do Not miss! Poor Steve first 2 targets lost 2 arrows.Even had a steel deer; aced it [bigger vitals than Whittingham]. About half way threw Larry and Andrew called to say they were close by. He arrived around the time Steve and I were finishing up. Larry and Andrew shot 3 or 4 targets and we met up in the parking lot. Went over to Pequest Valley Archery Steve is all set with arrows[35/55 GT's], broadheads , new string, new dingleberries [Scotts cat whiskers]. Larry and I have him shooting very well three under. Larry shot Steve's 58" Kohannah Kurve like he was Reiner !!!![very well] LOL!.Ok now the bad news. Pequest Valley Archery is closing forever at the end of the year! More good news though, Everything on the shelves is 30 % off! No custom stuff or bows.But, broadheads, field tips, inserts, nock,feathers, strings that are made up etc, etc. What a shame, been going there for years.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 31, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 31, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
Wow, Eric was told that there was not going to be a course set-up.
Eric, Lee & I did some scouting behind the Owl's nest. We saw 2 nice scrapes that weren't that old. We found 3 good trees just off the trail to set up on. We then went to sweet hollow and Eric picked out 2 trees and the spot I was at on the last day of winter bow, You could see that the power co. cut down a lot of brush along the power lines. Lots of sign at both places. Eric also kicked up a yote & we came across a dead deer. The only thing left was the bones. Everything is looking good for this coming season.
Eric, Lee & I did some scouting behind the Owl's nest. We saw 2 nice scrapes that weren't that old. We found 3 good trees just off the trail to set up on. We then went to sweet hollow and Eric picked out 2 trees and the spot I was at on the last day of winter bow, You could see that the power co. cut down a lot of brush along the power lines. Lots of sign at both places. Eric also kicked up a yote & we came across a dead deer. The only thing left was the bones. Everything is looking good for this coming season.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 31, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on August 31, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:Ya know, I was wondering about that when we were there last week. The shelves were pretty bare, some equipment was for sale, and the 30% off signs were up.
Ok now the bad news. Pequest Valley Archery is closing forever at the end of the year! More good news though, Everything on the shelves is 30 % off! No custom stuff or bows.But, broadheads, field tips, inserts, nock,feathers, strings that are made up etc, etc. What a shame, been going there for years.
I guess Scott didn't want to say anything with all the people that were there.
It really is a shame. They're handy if you need something in a pinch, and I've really enjoyed just going there and shooting the bull. Not to mention Scott was realy a big help yesterday. Gave Lee some pointers that I might never have picked up on, and really increased my confidence in my setup.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
Eric, Bill and Scott should be entered in the New Jersey Traditional Archery Hall of Fame!! They have converted/helped SOOOOO many of us it is truely a shame to see them go.Their prices were always right. Had plenty of info when needed and are just good folks as most of us have found out! Nothing to do on a Sunday? Call up see if their open.Want to try a bow out no problem always targets setup, tune, bareshaft, you name it . Not to mention all their time and effort they put in at the Whittingham Shoots over the years as APPALACHIAN BOWMAN Members . Well at least now they can get some hunting time in. Two Truely great folks that are welcome at my hunting camp or camp fire any time!!! By the way I still think to this day Scott makes the best bow strings and Bill makes the prettiest tapered cedars around!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 31, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 31, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
Bummer about PVA, Guess I'll be left with online shopping only now. :( !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 01, 2008, 06:59:00 AM
Post by: bentpole on September 01, 2008, 06:59:00 AM
Jerry, yeh you and me both Bud! Sal and Eric, with the addition of those acres at Sweet Hollow that could be a hot spot this year! As long as the hunting pressure isn't there.Did they clear cut the Power Lines? If they did that new growth could help us too!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 07:24:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 07:24:00 AM
Not all was cut, but it does look different. We don't know where the new land is yet...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 01, 2008, 07:56:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 01, 2008, 07:56:00 AM
Alot of the brush along the power lines was cut, but there are still some pockets of it. I have 3 stand sites picked out - 1 right along the power lines, and 2 others within 100 yards of them. Hell, all 3 stands are probably within 150 yards of each other!
We went for a ride when we were done - the new land isn't posted at all yet, and it's not on the maps either.
We went for a ride when we were done - the new land isn't posted at all yet, and it's not on the maps either.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 01, 2008, 03:03:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 01, 2008, 03:03:00 PM
Sounds good Eric and Sal! Great report!You folks think there's room for this old guy? That new land >>>---> SHHHHHH. Hey we have to wack a doe first there correct?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 03:10:00 PM
Yes, before Oct 4th You need a DOE first.. Yes Tom, there is lots of room at both places...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 01, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 01, 2008, 06:25:00 PM
Plenty of room Tom! I'll only really be able to hunt the afternoon on the opener, but I might head to Sweet Hollow depending on who comes down this way. Otherwise, I'll be in the ladder at my parents' house.
Less than 2 weeks to go!
Less than 2 weeks to go!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 01, 2008, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 01, 2008, 08:20:00 PM
Hey could I come with you guys?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 01, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 01, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
with these temps ill be on the boat...its crazy hunting in this heat LOL!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on September 01, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on September 01, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Tom, Supposed to me in the 90's this week but supposed to be a high of 76 on september 10th. Look at the trend. Until those big stripers are running back down, I'm gonna try to pull you off that boat given half a chance.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 10:19:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 01, 2008, 10:19:00 PM
Sure You can Larry.
Tom, it was kool in the woods the other day, but walk out in the light and it got warm fast... In Hot weather, the deer will look for water. They still move, just got to go look for them.
Tom, it was kool in the woods the other day, but walk out in the light and it got warm fast... In Hot weather, the deer will look for water. They still move, just got to go look for them.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 02, 2008, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 02, 2008, 12:15:00 PM
Ok I got my permit for Sweet Hollow in my pocket.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
Larry, you just want to hunt sweet hollow? How about behind the Owl's nest then sweet hollow? I'm hoping I can find a ride, since no car.. If not then I'll be hunting the back woods all day. Hopefully Eric might be able to pick me up for a afternoon hunt at sweet hollow.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 04:54:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 04:54:00 PM
Sal, I'll definitely be out for the afternoon hunt - I should be home from that appt. around 10:00 or so. If it stays this dry between now and then, I think I'll hunt that hickory along the stream at Sweet Hollow.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
You guys should hunt that ridge behind the Owl's Nest in the morning. I really think that's gonna be a good spot. Sit tight until about 10:30 - 11:00 and I'll meet you there for lunch.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
I'm game, I have to find a ride.. Really don't want to ride my mountain bike, But If I do... Can you give my bike a ride home Eric?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: joe skipp on September 02, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on September 02, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
Time is getting close Jersey Boys....make sure those Thermacells are in working order. Those Jersey Skeeters may not be the biggest but those Bast....s sure chew you up in bunches!
I know Scott's thinking about wrapping himself up in Duct tape....Mikey sez he's going to start chewing large cloves of raw garlic....and I have an extra large fly swatter.....
I know Scott's thinking about wrapping himself up in Duct tape....Mikey sez he's going to start chewing large cloves of raw garlic....and I have an extra large fly swatter.....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
all you need is one of those little battery fans, keep air moving and no bugs
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Sal, I might be interested in hunting the morning with you guys. I never been down there, so I might need to be pointed in some direction. I could pick you up and may be you could ride home with Eric
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 06:13:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 06:13:00 PM
Jerry, you could take 46 to 519. Follow 519 for about 15-20 miles, and it will take you right by Sal's house. Or you could take 33 south to 78 - Sal can give you directions from there. That way would probably be easier in the dark.
Sal, as long as the hitch haul isn't full of venison I'll be able to give your bike a ride home.
Sal, as long as the hitch haul isn't full of venison I'll be able to give your bike a ride home.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
I've been to Sal's place. Guess he won't need the bike if I pick him up.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 02, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 02, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Joe Skipp, I was practicing wrapping myself up in Saran Wrap to keep the sketters off. Only problem was I couldn't breathe worth a POOP! I'll let you Folks know what i'll be doing for sure.Zone 2 and 5 are open as well. Don't forget to download and print Sweet Hollow Land Trust Letters! Must be on you!Where's this Owl's Nest Place? What Highway? Need Directions.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 06:55:00 PM
If I hunt ill either still hunt assumpink wma ir take the ride up north to zone 2 and sit on stand.
Haven't decided but if the temps are up I won't bother...shoot gut drag skin quarted butcher vaccum seal its a lot of work for one guy to do in one night. If its cool out ill go bc I can take my time but if its warm it takes the fun out of it.
Haven't decided but if the temps are up I won't bother...shoot gut drag skin quarted butcher vaccum seal its a lot of work for one guy to do in one night. If its cool out ill go bc I can take my time but if its warm it takes the fun out of it.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 02, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
Tom (deadbolt), how you solve that problem is you shoot a little one, clean it and put it on the BBQ whole. A few brewskies and your set.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 07:21:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 07:21:00 PM
Good idea jerry LOL
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
Tom, here ya go. The marked address is the Owl's Nest. To hunt the WMA, park along Mellick's Wood Rd. - the end at the SE corner of the map. The WMA is right across rt. 519.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=97+county+road+519,+phillipsburg,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=40.641589,-75.146549&spn=0.007441,0.019 226&z=16&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=97+county+road+519,+phillipsburg,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=40.641589,-75.146549&spn=0.007441,0.019226&z=16&iwloc=addr)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=97+county+road+519,+phillipsburg,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=40.641589,-75.146549&spn=0.007441,0.019 226&z=16&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=97+county+road+519,+phillipsburg,+nj&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=40.641589,-75.146549&spn=0.007441,0.019226&z=16&iwloc=addr)
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 02, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
And here's a topo map of the WMA so you can get a better idea where the property is in relation to the roads.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/wmamaps/pohatcong_north.pdf
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/wmamaps/pohatcong_north.pdf
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Tom's hunted my back woods last year... Didn't see a deer, but it was a good hunt.
Kool, Thanx Jerry... that will work. I'm going to bring my video camera. Hopefully get one on tape.
Kool, Thanx Jerry... that will work. I'm going to bring my video camera. Hopefully get one on tape.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
P.S. Jerry You'll have room for a climber?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 02, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
always a good hunt sal! we'll have to do it again this year!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 10:07:00 PM
come on up, Always room for you Tom.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 02, 2008, 10:48:00 PM
Ok who is all coming to the Morning hunt at Pohat North ( Owl's Nest ). The reason is for time to met then go park down the road. NO parking at the owl's nest, cars will be Towed.
Here is the times for Sunrise & Sunset
SUN
Begin civil twilight 6:12 a.m.
Sunrise 6:39 a.m.
Sun transit 12:56 p.m.
Sunset 7:12 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:39 p.m.
MOON
Moonrise 5:54 p.m. on preceding day
Moonset 4:38 a.m.
Moonrise 6:18 p.m.
Moon transit 11:57 p.m.
Moonset 5:46 a.m. on following day
Phase of the Moon on 13 September: waxing gibbous with 97% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Full Moon on 15 September 2008 at 5:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
I like to be all set-up about 1 hr before Sunrise 5:00 AM. So we would have to meet at 4:00 AM so we can walk in slow and quite as to not make noise & build up sweat..
Here is the times for Sunrise & Sunset
SUN
Begin civil twilight 6:12 a.m.
Sunrise 6:39 a.m.
Sun transit 12:56 p.m.
Sunset 7:12 p.m.
End civil twilight 7:39 p.m.
MOON
Moonrise 5:54 p.m. on preceding day
Moonset 4:38 a.m.
Moonrise 6:18 p.m.
Moon transit 11:57 p.m.
Moonset 5:46 a.m. on following day
Phase of the Moon on 13 September: waxing gibbous with 97% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Full Moon on 15 September 2008 at 5:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
I like to be all set-up about 1 hr before Sunrise 5:00 AM. So we would have to meet at 4:00 AM so we can walk in slow and quite as to not make noise & build up sweat..
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
I should be able to fit your climber Sal. How big is it? I don't use any of that so I'll have my bow and quiver in the car. What time at your place?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 03, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 03, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
Decisions, decisions.....I also have permission to hunt a small property in zone 9 that is full of deer.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 11:29:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 11:29:00 AM
Jerry if you want to go in early then 4:00 Am my place. I can show you the first scrape, it's on a major trail.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Ok, I should be able to do that. 4AM your place on the 13th. If any thing comes up, I'll try to give you plenty of notice.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Kool,there is a semi-opening up the trail more Or You can go to the high trail. Should be hunters up there, too. Where we well be is in between the corn fields and the top of the ridge. Where was some blow downs, but hard to find in the dark.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 02:40:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 03, 2008, 02:40:00 PM
I'm good at finding blow downs in the dark. Ask Vaughn how many I have fallen into. :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 03:24:00 PM
kool... Then we can use one more on the that trail.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 03, 2008, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 03, 2008, 06:54:00 PM
Jerry, is Vaughn hunting the opener?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
No one else for the Morning hunt?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 04, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 04, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
How many so far Sal? Still haven't decided yet. I want to walk a new piece on Sunday morning. I'll let you folks know.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 04, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 04, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Jerry & I so far
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on September 04, 2008, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on September 04, 2008, 09:54:00 PM
Sal,
I won't know what's up with my schedule til the middle of next week. I may have to stay more local. If not, I may be able to swing up there. I'll let you know.
I won't know what's up with my schedule til the middle of next week. I may have to stay more local. If not, I may be able to swing up there. I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 08:18:00 AM
Kool, Pat. there is room
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 05, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 05, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
Tom, don't know what Vaughn will be doing. I see he has not chimed in yet. I know he has been pretty busy with kids football etc.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 01:33:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 01:33:00 PM
Eric, how about we meet around Noon. give the deer some time to walk up the hill. Everyone doing the afternoon hunt we can meet at the owl's Nest.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 05, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 05, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Noon should be good. Sweet Hollow for the afternoon?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 05, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
I'm game, If I don't get one in the morning that is.
If I do I have to work on cutting it up, then I hunt in the back yards it I still have time.
If I do I have to work on cutting it up, then I hunt in the back yards it I still have time.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 06, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 06, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
I still have no idea where I want to hunt next Sat. I'll be getting off work Friday night at 11. Any advice guys?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: pdk25 on September 06, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: pdk25 on September 06, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Looks like I have other plans for opening day. Good luck guys.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 06, 2008, 11:19:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 06, 2008, 11:19:00 PM
Larry come hunt with Us...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 07, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 07, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
well they are calling for a 30% chance of rain, if it does rain, I'll stay home. I don't like hunting in the rain... But we will see come Thursday if the weather changes
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 07, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 07, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Just came home. Vaughn and I had a great day checking out a new piece today. He let me shoot the Marriah while he had breakfast sweet bow! Alex called while I was there good to hear from him! Boy oh boy I think we found a sweet spot!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 07, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 07, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Kool, good luck
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 07, 2008, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 07, 2008, 10:41:00 PM
Andrew and I took a walk on the small piece I have over in zone 9. We located some very good spots for ground hunting or tree stands. We even set up and brushed in a pop up blind. I'm thinking of going to this area the afternoon of opening day.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 07, 2008, 11:52:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 07, 2008, 11:52:00 PM
well looks like myself and the gand will be in zone 2 on private land for the opener...
ill be in the woods but i have lost vision for the most part in my right shooting eye so dont think ill be doing much hunting unless they are within 5 yards.
either way ill use my left eye for some inseasons couting while sitting in the woods.
ill be in the woods but i have lost vision for the most part in my right shooting eye so dont think ill be doing much hunting unless they are within 5 yards.
either way ill use my left eye for some inseasons couting while sitting in the woods.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 08, 2008, 07:09:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 08, 2008, 07:09:00 AM
what happened tom? How did you lose vision in your right eye?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Alex.B on September 08, 2008, 08:17:00 AM
Post by: Alex.B on September 08, 2008, 08:17:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:hey tom, good to hear you too. i got to make it to pequest archery 1 day this week before i leave on friday. by the way, it looks like I'll be away every weekend until the last one in October.Show Biz! our weekends are Tuesdays and Wednesdays :) . any of you guys hunt during the week?
Just came home. Vaughn and I had a great day checking out a new piece today. He let me shoot the Marriah while he had breakfast sweet bow! Alex called while I was there good to hear from him! Boy oh boy I think we found a sweet spot!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 08, 2008, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 08, 2008, 09:14:00 AM
I hunt during the week. Sal if you don't hunt the rain then I'm going over by Vaughn's place. Tom (bentpole), were you and Vaughn out in back? Guess I'll have to try out my old spot back there I don't mind rain.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 08, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 08, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
I really don't like to hunt in the rain. To many things can go wrong.. I know more come Thursday....
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 08, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 08, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
Alex B. We have to get together again! I know your real busy Bud. Jerry, no Vaughn and I checked out another new piece that I came up with [No sense scouting land you know already keep your scent out of there, to close to the opener!]Let's see what happens weather wise for Saturday! If you hit them good you don't have to track them far. Hit 'em in the crease!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 08, 2008, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 08, 2008, 06:02:00 PM
Sal while on vaction in mexico my eye got infected from bacteria in the water and from the infection there are scars on my eye which have caused perminant vission loss...doc said once its healed ill have to get new prescriptions for my contacts and glasses b/c the vision loss will be so drastic.
We'll see how bad it turns out in the weeks to come.
We'll see how bad it turns out in the weeks to come.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 08, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 08, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Tom, Chin Up young man! Hope to hunt with you this season! Alex, PVA is open today, Wednesday, and Friday , Plus the weekend.Bill and Scott don't have to much left Bud!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: joe skipp on September 08, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on September 08, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Deadbolt....should have to California...no difference and there you can drink the water.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 08, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 08, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:Nope. I cleaned them out of their Gold Tip 3555s last week.
Alex, PVA is open today, Wednesday, and Friday , Plus the weekend.Bill and Scott don't have to much left Bud!
Tom, hopefully everything works out with your eye. I know how scary that can be - had a detached retina about 17-18 years ago. My vision in my right eye will never be right, even with glasses.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 09, 2008, 12:09:00 AM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 09, 2008, 12:09:00 AM
oh dont worry fellas ill be out there with one or two eyes! you aint stoppin this gnome from dropping the string on some critters!
can't wait for the winter drives this year!
can't wait for the winter drives this year!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 09, 2008, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 09, 2008, 07:57:00 AM
Sorry to hear about your eye Tom. Hope your recovery turns out better then hoped for.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 09, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 09, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
Jerry, they dropped the chance of rain down to 30%. You still want to come down here to hunt? I'm putting more Tru-oil on my bow to seal it even better it is now 10 coats on it...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 09, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 09, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Hey Sal. Sorry, I think I'm going to hit a little spot behind Vaughn's. Turns out I'll only have a few hours to hunt because I have to head down to Bergen County for the afternoon. Vaughn's is much closer for me. Vaughn and a few others going some other place. I didn't scout with them, so I don't want to be crawling around a place I don't know and mess it all up. I do want to try another time with you. May be we can get a better group together.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: bentpole on September 09, 2008, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on September 09, 2008, 05:59:00 PM
Vaughn, Is your brother -in -law going Saturday? How many folks are going to be on that piece? Too small for more than Three Folks. I have another spot I can hit in the AM . Please let me know. Bucky downloaded the permit but he can go elsewhere also.Vaughn you have to hit that spot we found for you! You will wack something!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 09, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 09, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
Kool with me....
Eric I'll be hunting behind my house if You want to swing by around noon I'll be ready to go to sweet hollow with You.
Let me know if that's good with you?
Eric I'll be hunting behind my house if You want to swing by around noon I'll be ready to go to sweet hollow with You.
Let me know if that's good with you?
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 13, 2008, 04:32:00 AM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 13, 2008, 04:32:00 AM
Good luck, guys!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: ironrhino on September 13, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: ironrhino on September 13, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
I'm hoping to stick one this afternoon in zone 19... 48# 50's grizzly and an an arrow that my late father used in the 70's & ww on the front end...
Cheers,
RHiNo
Cheers,
RHiNo
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: ironrhino on September 13, 2008, 09:45:00 PM
Post by: ironrhino on September 13, 2008, 09:45:00 PM
no luck... but the stump... er... groundhog hunting was great! I also almost sat on this little guy!
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j318/ironrhino800/CIMG1189.jpg)
He got away...
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j318/ironrhino800/CIMG1189.jpg)
He got away...
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 13, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 13, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
So, how did everybody do?
I sat at my parents' house this morning with Lee. Mmmmmmissssssssssssed an easy 20 yard shot at a doe. I had to shoot over the rump of a fawn that was a couple of feet in front of her. I think I was a little worried about the shot, and put it right where I was looking - the gap between the fawn's rump and the vitals of the doe. About 3 inches too low.
Went to Sweet Hollow this afternoon - had deer in sight almost the entire afternoon, but none came any closer than about 60 yards.
I sat at my parents' house this morning with Lee. Mmmmmmissssssssssssed an easy 20 yard shot at a doe. I had to shoot over the rump of a fawn that was a couple of feet in front of her. I think I was a little worried about the shot, and put it right where I was looking - the gap between the fawn's rump and the vitals of the doe. About 3 inches too low.
Went to Sweet Hollow this afternoon - had deer in sight almost the entire afternoon, but none came any closer than about 60 yards.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 14, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on September 14, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Andrew and I went to sit one of my spots on the ground in zone 9. We got there on stand by 3 and spent an enjoyable afternoon together. We saw our one and only deer, a nice buck but he was at least 50-60 yards away moving away from us. No way to tell how many points but he was as wide as is ears. We made our way out around 7 and didn't kick anything up. We had a great time!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 14, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 14, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by fyrfyter43:Shoulda shot the fawn jheh easy draggin and better eatin!
So, how did everybody do?
I sat at my parents' house this morning with Lee. Mmmmmmissssssssssssed an easy 20 yard shot at a doe. I had to shoot over the rump of a fawn that was a couple of feet in front of her. I think I was a little worried about the shot, and put it right where I was looking - the gap between the fawn's rump and the vitals of the doe. About 3 inches too low.
Went to Sweet Hollow this afternoon - had deer in sight almost the entire afternoon, but none came any closer than about 60 yards.
I shot a yote yesterday and was busted by some deer...all and all a great day!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 14, 2008, 05:12:00 PM
Post by: fyrfyter43 on September 14, 2008, 05:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Deadbolt:I thought about it, but just couldn't bring myself to shoot one still wearing spots.
Shoulda shot the fawn jheh easy draggin and better eatin!
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 14, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 14, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Any pics of the yote Tom? You know I love chasin' them dogs.
Title: Re: Hey NJ Winter Bow Gang!
Post by: Deadbolt on September 14, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: Deadbolt on September 14, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Jeffer:never recovered he jumped a stream and burried in the swamp lost the blood trail...im surprised he went so far double lunged!
Any pics of the yote Tom? You know I love chasin' them dogs.
im learning some new spots for these bastards once the "special" season opens ill give ya a buzz and we can shoot em up!