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Title: Fun hunt today..
Post by: RC on February 10, 2009, 08:25:00 PM
Chris ,Brother John and myself decided to go terrorize some of Apex`s Rabbits today.WE actually only hunted an hour or so but it was fun. Left to right..John Bookhart,Chris Spikes and Me...RC. A spud each.

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/rcswampbucket/IMG_0192.jpg)

 I took this pic of some very lucky or smart turtles. That ain`t a log they sitting on.RC

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/rcswampbucket/IMG_0186.jpg)

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/rcswampbucket/IMG_0190.jpg)
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Post by: Landshark160 on February 10, 2009, 09:13:00 PM
I   ALMOST stepped on this joker.  RC had already walked by him and got him riled up.  I don't think I would have seen him if he hadn't showed his cotton-white mouth.  I fed him a judo right down the pipe.

  (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/008.jpg)

  (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/009-2.jpg)

  (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/010-1.jpg)
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Post by: bmb on February 10, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
GREAT SHOOTING GUYS!! that white mouth was a good spot to concentrate on:) you gotta loves those kinda days afield, even if its just an hour or so.

brandon
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Post by: vermonster13 on February 10, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
Great pics.
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Post by: tarponnut on February 10, 2009, 09:32:00 PM
Awesome!
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Post by: gregg dudley on February 10, 2009, 09:43:00 PM
Chris, I was just about to comment on the snake boots when I scrolled down to your post.  Dang cotton mouths don't have the sense that a rattlesnake does to hibernate some!  I guess it is getting warm enough to look out for about all of them.

RER bows is going to be at the TBOF shoot, Chris.  Just in case you are wanting another one...

Great picture of the turtles on the back of the gator.  Reminds me of that old Frogger video game.
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on February 10, 2009, 09:51:00 PM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ron w on February 10, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
That pic of the turtles is really neat.I would'nt think  they would do that. Isn't nature grand.
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Post by: bihunter on February 11, 2009, 01:33:00 AM
Is it true that cottonmouths will come at you?
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Post by: Chris Surtees on February 11, 2009, 03:50:00 AM
Great pics...looks like a great time was had by all except maybe the Cottonmouth and rabbits   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Plumber on February 11, 2009, 05:24:00 AM
How do ya figger it was a good day you almost got killed twice in one hour.LOL good shootin way to stay alive!!! thanks for the pics. keepem a comin..
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Post by: Apex Predator on February 11, 2009, 06:02:00 AM
Looks like a good hunt.  Good job!
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on February 11, 2009, 06:13:00 AM
Very cool pics! BTW, nice Predator recurve too.

  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 11, 2009, 06:42:00 AM
Good shooting all-round!
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Post by: rastaman on February 11, 2009, 06:44:00 AM
Great pics...you gonna skin a new bow with that cottonmouth?
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Post by: ethan on February 11, 2009, 07:01:00 AM
"Is it true cottonmouths will come at you?"

Yep!
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Post by: frassettor on February 11, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
Boy you fellas can keep the snakes  :scared:    :scared:    :scared:    :scared:    :eek:
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 11, 2009, 08:32:00 AM
Great shot on the snake.    :p
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Post by: Bear on February 11, 2009, 08:50:00 AM
Yes, a cottonmouth will come at you.

That was a nice shot on that bugger. I normally leave them in tiny, indistinguishable peices. And that's only because it wouldn't be right to burn down the entire woodlot.   :mad:     ;)
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Post by: MikeW on February 11, 2009, 08:55:00 AM
Quote"Is it true cottonmouths will come at you?"
Yep and Water Moccasins will too..I've had them try and get in the boat a few times. Especially if you mess with them.
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Post by: Pat B. on February 11, 2009, 09:21:00 AM
Notice the eliptical pupils on that snake.. Dead give away, he's the real deal..

Most non poisonous snakes have round pupils.

I think all  pit vipers in the US have the eliptical pupils.
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Post by: nightowl1 on February 11, 2009, 10:01:00 AM
cottonmouth and moccasin are the same thing aren't they?

great job guys...i never seem to be able to put just one arrow in a snake... I usually end up freaking out and sending my whole quiver thinking "How am I gonna get that arrow back...fftt crap.. how am I gonna get that arrow back... fffttt crap.."
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Post by: RC on February 11, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
It ws kinda cool yesterday morning upper 40`s .The cottonmouth was sunning and still a bit sluggish or he may have tested my snake boots. I stepped right beside him.WE were crossing a slough walking logs and I reached for the top of tree for balance. I looked at the top because I once almost but my hand on a cottonmouth coiled like that. I should have been looking at the bottom as well.Water moccasin and cottonmouths are the same .Often confused with the harmless but make you wet your britches water snake.RC
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Post by: Wannabe1 on February 11, 2009, 10:42:00 AM
All around exciting day, I would say! Thanks for the pics and taking us along.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on February 11, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Way to hold it together on that snake..  :eek:
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Post by: maineac on February 11, 2009, 11:18:00 AM
Thanks for sharing.  It is up to a balmy 28 here.  Walking in at 23 this morning I almost didn't need a coat,  but hunting opportunities are scarce.
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Post by: Jerry Wald on February 11, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
No thanks......no snakes here - no skunks - not many spider either

Jer Bear
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Post by: rxhntr on February 11, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
COOL SHOT on that snake. Not a bad day afield either.