Just was wondering if you fine Wisconsin Tradgangers would like to mabey get toghter for a public land hunt second season .I live over by the Rat River marsh area ( alot of public here!)
Or if there is a central location that would be easy for everyone. Even if its only 1 afternoon...That would be great!! What do you say fellow tradgangers./..Shoot me a PM or e-mail!
TTT
Sent a pm.
any ideas on dates ?
ChuckC
Man I wish my private jet wasn't in the shop getting twin turbo's put on :saywhat: :rolleyes:
How about goin after some Bunnies? This month I am pretty booked up. I drew a Bob Cat tag, so I'll be up North chasin after hounds about every weekend.
I'm in depending on the date! weekends are going to be tough this month. I'll have mondays off. Keep me posted on the dates you are thinking of. I would really enjoy this!
What date are you thinking about Rick? Let me know - I'm sure I can find the time.
:thumbsup:
Keep me in the loop! Depending when it is I may be able to try it! (new baby, new job, work most weekends)
Other than that, it should be no problem for me!
I'm like Paul, have a bobcat tag and I'm hoping to spend some time chasing those. But keep me posted - if it works out I would like to try a get together. I also think the bunny idea would be great if someone has beagles!
I'd jump in if the time was right too. Just started a new job though and have a kind of whacky schedule.
Keep us updated.
Where's the Rat River Marsh??? I'll be hunting a couple of weekend in different spots.
Bowmania
Any weekend.....Post the dates when it will work ( a Sat) and we will just pick one and go from there...Lets hear it fellas
Joe, Paul: Both you guys drew bobcat permits this year? No wonder I couldn't draw. I think they only give out three permits (L0L). How many preference points did you have? I'm sitting on 4.
As a few others have indicated, it also may be difficult for me to get away for deer yet this year, but bunnies in January or February sounds good.
I would be interested. The bunny hunt might fit better. I am am thinking about perhaps getting my nephews involved, they would love anything.
Jerry, do you have 4 points now or is that what you had when you applied? I had 3 points (I think) so maybe I just got lucky. You should be up for next year.
Joe: I had three when I applied so now have 4. Looks like I should get it next year. Let me know how you do.
Well I'm keen on a Bunny hunt; December can be a time crunch with the Holidays & all. January? February?
I would also like to join in the fun - if my schedule allows. Keep me posted.
I'm one of Greg's nephews. Just let me know when and where 'cause chances are if he goes I will too:)
I went into the draw with 4 points. Now I am hoping on a Bear tag next, going into the draw with 8.
A bunny hunt would be fun, depending on time and location.
Another option to get together is at a trad-only shoot. Rib Mt. Bowmen in Wausau (central Wisconsin) has one Jan.10-11. It's an indoor/outdoor shoot, and lots of fun, regardless of weather conditions.
Whitetail Bowhunters hosts one Feb.14-15 in Johnsonville. (eastern Wisconsin) indoor only.
Rib Mt. has another on March 21-22
Well it sounds like a bunny hunt would be better for everyone...I never been on one, so I might need some help with this one guys@! Im in! What date works out? and what do I need besides an over abundance of arrows
Bunnies.
Lets make a date guys! Do I need broadheads or blunts :confused:
Here is what I am thinking. I am the Director of Archery at the Waterloo Gun Club. I could very easily open the club house up for the day. So there will a warm place to meet before and after the hunt. It could be a pot luck, beverages can be purchased from the club house.
There is plenty of public land to hunt on, maps are available on the DNR website. I can also ask the local tree nursery for land access.
I could even set up a few 3d's. Of course I will have to run this by the board members, but I for see no problems.
What's everyone's thought on this?
Is that right outside Madison?
That could be a ton of fun. If I CAN I will be there.
ChuckC
Sounds good to me Paul. I'd try to make it. Richard, blunts are probably better for bunnies than broadheads, particularly on a group hunt.
Jason, Yes just of off 94,20 miles east of Madison.
That's a generous offer Paul, sounds good to me too.
Whats the idea for a date? Into January? I don't know about others, but December tends to be booked pretty tight.
Sounds like a hoot though, I'm in if I can.
jared
Late January? Early February? Days are a tad longer.
I was thinking the same. Late Jan. or Early Feb. I will need to check when the clubs winter trap shooting starts. They shoot on Saturdays. Sundays are open. Would there be a problem with a Sunday? or Would a Saturday be better?
We could go all out with this and even have a raffle of sorts. Proceeds could go to the WTA's youth program. Plenty of time to plan this. I will do some checking in the next day or two and find out when I can get the club house.
I think the only 2 dates for Jan or Feb I have to avoid are Jan10 (WTA shoot at Rib Mnt) and Superbowl. Sounds like a great location.
QuoteOriginally posted by BadgerArrow:
Jason, Yes just of off 94,20 miles east of Madison.
That's not far from where I hunt, only about 2 hours from home. If the dates work out, would you mind a flatlander joining in on the fun?
Everyone is welcome.
That is close to home for me. I'd definitely be interested in this.
Chris
Kalamazoo Expo is Jan 30 - Feb 1. Super Bowl is Feb. 1, so that weekend might have some conflicts.
I can probalby come up with some good private ground to hunt near Waterloo. But early Feb. won't work for me.
Anybody have beagles?
Hmmm...
I'll be in Texas the first full week of February, including the 7-8 weekend. UBI banquet is Feb. 28 so that's out (you should all come to that anyway, right Jason?) so hopefully it will happen in the "middle" of February. But, don't make it according to my schedule, make it for when it works best for the most participants.
I'm just sayin'.
Jason... Hmmm I don't know......
OK ! :bigsmyl:
ChuckC
I haven't had a chance to pipe in here, but I think this sounds great.
Trying to schedule this many folks is crazy-nuts so may I suggest that our gracious host pick a date and the rest of us try to make it the best we can.
And thank you.
I will be getting more info this weekend, I'll keep everyone up to date.
Count me in if it works. I am trying to shoot for going to K-zoo but that is the only weekend I know of a conflict.
Nathan
I'll be heading to FL for some pigs in Feb, but bunnies would be a great way to practice up!!
Chris
Sounds great, I'd like to make it.
How about the 3rd weekend january? Did we decide on the location, or is the Rat River marsh area ok ( 1200 acres)
How about it guys... The 3rd weekend in January The only question is where...Badger Arrow had a great location, or there is the rat river area..
ttt
Yeah, I hope to be able to make it also!
I will be asking to reserve the club house for Jan 24. I am waiting for a couple of return phone calls. This date seems to have no other shoot sch.
Paul that sounds like a good day for me! I'm looking forward to meeting up with some fellow tradgangers from Wisconsin and do some hunting!!!!!!!!
I was hoping that might be the weekend - I think it will work for me :thumbsup:
Let me know if you need help organizing anything Paul. Also, if you would like to try some private ground I think I can get us on some that always holds bunnies.
QuoteOriginally posted by BadgerArrow:
I will be asking to reserve the club house for Jan 24. I am waiting for a couple of return phone calls. This date seems to have no other shoot sch.
Are you taking care of the details :confused:
Sounds good!
Nathan
A soon as I can confirm the use of the club house, which I am working on. I will then get to work on the fine details and taking Whip's offer on helping out.
How bout next year, I come down from Alaska to the minn/wi for a month mid oct- mid nov. I hunt in buffalo county when I'm in Wi but would love to meet up with some new tradshooters and see some different area in Wi.
Keep in touch when you come next fall Stephen. My hunting cabin is not that far from where you are and I no doubt will be around it during that time ;) It would be great to try to get together when you're here.
I guess Im out of this one
January 24th sounds good to me!
Let us know what's happening Paul
Everything is coming together. I can also open up a Trap house, would anyone be interested in shooting a round of trap?
Frasettor: Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this one. How far away is the Rat River from the area that Paul is talking about?
If you guys could squeeze in one more I'm game. Snowshoes may be necessary.
smoke,
I dont' have the fine details worked out yet but, you sure are invited, and anyone else you may know.
In the next couple of days,I will be starting a new thread to get a roll call going for the hunt.
The 24th sounds great! Where will the rabbit hunting take place?
I talked with Paul tonight and we'll work on details, but will be somewhere around the Waterloo/Lake Mills area.
Rick, if that weekend doesn't work for you is there any chance of doing another one in your area on a different weekend? Season runs through February I think?
if I can make it I will be in on the trap. I shoot varsity on a team thru the SCTP and could deffinetly use the practice before the season starts. hopefully I can make it for the bunnies tho :)
This is going to be good, I can;t wait!