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Title: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 05, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
First- here is a link to my Sponsor's Classifieds ad with all the details of the hunts and photos of hogs taken rates and details on accomodations

                 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=000589                  


Here is what I have open right now-

SEPT-OCT-NOV hunts include whitetails!

Late October-one opening left with Biggie Hoffman's group

First week of November is wide open.

November 21/23-Kasey Karson and friend, and Dan Masson are booked for November 21/22/23 and so we have 1 slot left this weekend

No hunting Thanksgiving through New Year.

---------2009 dates-------------------
Early weeks in January are open

January 23rd,24th, 25th- Joe Vigueria and friend from FL coming to hunt  Benny Steelman is in,and the last slot is now spoken for as well.

Jan 30,31, 1st booked

February 6,7,8- Andy Lupher, Mark Sikors, and Bob Bartoshevsky are booked. One slot left

February - 13th, 14th, and 15th. Dave Tice and friend booked two slots, Dave and Bill Warren are coming, and Bill Ostwalt too so we are booked up this weekend

Feb 20/21/22 Aldo Ray Carl Neil coming from NJ to hunt. Sorry guys..skipped over that one! All full- should be fun with Joizey guys in camp, know what I'm sayin'?

Feb 27, 28, and March 1. Greg Barchey/Dave Lohr, Ken Williams and partner booked up

March- Two slots booked March 6,7, 8 Russ and Dan Dyer. then thats it till May 1 because turkey season is in...no one on property during turkey season.


Early May open

May - have 4 hunters booked for 27/28/29 of May.

June - wide open


July- open

August - open

September -4/5/6 booked by Chris Surtees and his dad, as well as Jed Ridell, Don Wilson and his son so we have a full house and its gonna be great!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: John Krause on August 05, 2008, 11:33:00 AM
Could you give your rates, what's included again here or in a pm

Thanks
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: John Krause on August 05, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
And the nearest town.

Thanks
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 05, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
the rates are

495 during months that don't include deer

595 during August 15 through November when deer are in(deer includes 3 does, and one trophy buck over 125 inches)

any hogs allowed, up to 3 No trophy fees

We hunt Friday noon through Sunday 2pm.

during off season months, its a 40 dollar license

during deer months its 140 for the license

all meals, accomodations, skinning if you want, we have a walk in cooler, electric hoists, meat saw, concrete floor stainless tables etc, living quarters have a/c, heat, running water: all meals are included.

We have targets, treestands, you just bring your own safety harness.

Nearest town is Allendale, SC its 16 miles away

You are in the middle of nowhere.  Phone available at the camp for emergencies only. Most cellular providers have a signal that can be reached about 8 miles away- we have it pinpointed!

We don't believe in television...you are here to eat, live, and breathe the southern hunting experience- in cool months we sit around the fire, make "smores", or have a toddy, listen to the coyotes and tell lies, then go to bed so you can get up and do it again the next day!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 06, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
ttt for new dates and bookings!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 07, 2008, 09:29:00 AM
TTT
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Post by: MCNSC on August 09, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Anyone from upstate SC want to plan a hog trip with Ray?? If so pm me and we will see what we can come up with. I am flexable on the dates but would prefere to go on a hog only trip.
Mike
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: beyondmyken on August 10, 2008, 12:52:00 PM
I am looking at the Jan 09 23-25th weekend. I think I have one, maybe 2 people interested.  I live in Columbus, IN.  If anyone else is interested, we could carpool. Let me know.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 11, 2008, 06:37:00 AM
ttt
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 11, 2008, 06:55:00 PM
I need some hunters >>>>------->
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Post by: Tom Phillips on August 11, 2008, 08:56:00 PM
Ray,
Someday I would like to bring some eastern Boys down to hunt Hogs with you Sir !!!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Mike Gerardi on August 11, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
TTT.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on August 11, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
Cant miss out on Rays famous BISCUTS!!!! My buddy Tim loves'em...
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Post by: Molson on August 12, 2008, 02:19:00 AM
Yeah.... Keep talkin Michael......  :mad:    :archer:
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 12, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
September is WIDDDDEEEE open, Tom. Its too early to chase deer up there, right? Bring your crew..and you can take your cooler back with ya, bro.

It will be deer and hogs,and cooking almost as good as Doc's.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: JC on August 13, 2008, 07:20:00 AM
If you can make the trip, you won't be sorry for this one fellers.
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Post by: d. ward on August 13, 2008, 07:35:00 AM
Hey Ray one of these days,I would love to try and make the trip with Tom and friends...I know if nothing else we will have some fun and eat good....I just love smores..........bowdoc
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Post by: JC on August 13, 2008, 07:37:00 AM
If you guys do come, I'll bring cookies and volunteer as camp flunkie   :readit:  BQ1 reunion!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: d. ward on August 13, 2008, 07:41:00 AM
Now that would be a trip....bowdoc
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 13, 2008, 08:41:00 AM
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaa. Let's do it.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: d. ward on August 13, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
Ray when is it good other then sept.I got about 6 guy's for elk hunting in sept.this year and at least 3 for next year...So when would be a good time besides sept.or feb.in feb I may be able to pull off the Wensel bros.hog gig...but not sure about that yet....keep me posted on good dates for deer and or hogs next year....hell'ya...........bowdoc
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Molson on August 13, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
I dunno Ray.  I'm beginning to think most folk like talkin bout hunting more than they like huntin!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 13, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
well, October is fantastic...so is early November.

May and June are good too.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: beyondmyken on August 14, 2008, 11:15:00 AM
Hey Ray, is January fantastic?  Is there a best month for spotting hogs?
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 14, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
The hogs are there...its just a matter of how hard you want to work. In January there are few things to eat other than rooting in the swamp daylight to midday, and then going to the feeders in the evenings before dark.

They sleep in the swamp, usually in cane thickets, and can be stalked up on and shot in their beds or as they leave...all during hte day.

January is a good time to kill pigs. September, October, and May probably rank as the best months of the year, but the rest are great as well. We don't have much time during the year when things would be called S-L-O-W. I would not recommend full moon weekends as great times to hunt.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 16, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
ttt
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 18, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
OK,  March 6,7,8 is booked with two hunters..two slots left
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 21, 2008, 09:39:00 AM
I've booked a special trip for Lin Rhea and his son to come in...this would be a great opening for another father/son or similar to join in the fun.

Acorns on the ground and hogs and deer going nuts, literally!!!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 25, 2008, 11:43:00 AM
to the top, with updates as of today, 8/24
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: 2-BIG on August 25, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Sounds like the perfect "Anniversary" trip for me and the misses!  :D
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 25, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
well let's do it, 2 Big!!!!!!!!! Us big size fellas can get it done!!!!
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Post by: Curveman on August 26, 2008, 02:25:00 AM
A QBI reunion sounds great!
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: OBXarcher on August 26, 2008, 05:58:00 AM
Ray, when is the father son team coming in ?

I had a blast but I have to bring my boy next time or he may shoot me.

Mark
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 26, 2008, 06:21:00 AM
I have Lin Rhea and son coming October 3,4,5th.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: 2-BIG on August 26, 2008, 07:23:00 AM
Ray, it will have to be some time in 2009 as I have all of my vacation time and money used up for this year. I will get ahold of you in the future and I know the wife would love to kill a hog with her Thunderstick III.  :)
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 26, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
sounds good!
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Post by: Ray Hammond on August 27, 2008, 10:36:00 AM
ttt
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Post by: Ray Hammond on August 29, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: Ray Hammond on September 25, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: ALDO on September 26, 2008, 03:50:00 PM
Ray,
No mention on the weekend of Feb 20,21 & 22.  NJ Guys in camp, ALDO, Ray, Neil and Carl.
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 26, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
Sorry Aldo...fixed. Forgive me? I don't want nobody from NJ mad at me, know what I'm sayin'?  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 08, 2008, 07:59:00 AM
ttt
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on October 08, 2008, 08:57:00 AM
Ray, "Forget about it........."
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Post by: Ray Hammond on October 08, 2008, 11:20:00 AM
heyyyyy, how YOU doin'?????
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Post by: MYSTIKBOW on October 08, 2008, 12:41:00 PM
Ray,
     Would you please e-mail me with some info.
for the 2009 booking dates,cost and etc.
I have a good friend that would be interested to book a hunt with me in 09.  Thanks !

JOHN
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on October 08, 2008, 12:47:00 PM
Never mind Ray. I went back and read the begining of this thread.  DUH   LOL  
Thanks
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 13, 2008, 09:09:00 PM
ttt for John.

Take a look at the first weekend in March..two slots open, sir.
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Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on October 16, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Ray I have contacted 3 total so far and we are coming in January, the other guy is bear hunting this week , I'll talk to him when he gets back.


Jack
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Craig Warren on October 16, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Ray,

Please include me in with my friends Russ and Dan Dyer In March.  

Craig Warren
WWW.Warrenarchery.com (http://www.warrenarchery.com)
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 16, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
Is there anything left the first week of Nov? Shawn
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 16, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
Shawn,

I have some slots in November. You want to call me to discuss? 678-300-2883 any time during the day or evening till about 10pm.

Thanks, Ray
Title: Re: fair chase hog & deer in SC -openings left going fast!
Post by: Ray Hammond on October 19, 2008, 09:15:00 AM
ttt
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Post by: Ray Hammond on October 20, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on October 21, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
Ray, you been to the grocery store yet? I'll be there for lunch on Friday!
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Post by: Squirrel Bait on October 21, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
You better be there!!!!
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Post by: Lin Rhea on October 21, 2008, 09:49:00 PM
You guys have fun. Wyatt and I will be thinking about you. Lin