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Title: another boat hunt
Post by: RC on April 22, 2009, 02:48:00 PM
Went on a half day boat hunt. The River is still up so I couldn`t get where I wanted to go because it has dropped enough I could`nt boat to the Islands but low enough I would have had to swim a few places if I tried wading.

   I only got on one pig, a big Blue boar but he winded me after I got to about 25 yards.Saw a pile of deer and....sssnnnaaakkkeeeess.I was planning on an all day hunt but my thermacell stopped working and skeeters were tormenting me so bad I headed out.The water is falling and I hope to gaff a pig with my Apex bow before Turkey season is out in May and the WMA closes.A few pics of the adventure.RC


Fog on the river

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After a 30 minute boat ride

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Another hunter

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Watch out which tree you lean against..

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 Purty flower pot

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Big soft shell

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 One that had to go...

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Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 22, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
RC,

These boat hunts of yours look like a blast. Great pix and best of luck to ya next time.

Chris
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Post by: bohuntr on April 22, 2009, 02:54:00 PM
Cool hunt and pics!!! Looks like an awesome place to hunt cept for all those dang snakes!
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Post by: straitera on April 22, 2009, 03:01:00 PM
Good pics RC. That looks like a 6' Cacamaker crawling on the tree.
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Post by: Irish Archer on April 22, 2009, 03:05:00 PM
Looks like fun to me.
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Post by: Froggy on April 22, 2009, 03:09:00 PM
Pretty neat RC... If the snakes don't get you, the poison ivy will...
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Post by: Apex Predator on April 22, 2009, 04:19:00 PM
I just had two days of hard hunting in the heat and skeeters, and I'm already feelin the need to go again!

Good hunt Robert!
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: wollybear on April 22, 2009, 04:24:00 PM
WHAT A TRIP YOU HAD!!! nice pic you are verry lucky  :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: Hardhed on April 22, 2009, 04:32:00 PM
How often do you hear of snake bites down there?
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: RC on April 22, 2009, 08:16:00 PM
Very few snakebites that I know of.You gotta pay attention. My friend John Bookharts Grandad died from a rattlesnake bite in the face in the 60`s.I`ve been struck a few times and never been fanged. God watches over me my Mom said.I believe it.RC
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: The Vanilla Gorilla on April 22, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
RC, what caused your Thermacell to shut down?
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Post by: frank bullitt on April 22, 2009, 09:06:00 PM
Rc, can you shoot softshells with your bow? Their some good eatin!
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: RC on April 22, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
My thermacell ran out of fuel then would not fire up when I changed out the cylinder. I tried another as well. I could hear the gas coming out but it would not arc.Five years old it was time. I usually carry a spare in the boat but not this time.

  I`m not sure about shooting turtles. A whole lot of other stuff in and around the river thats good eating before I eat a turtle.RC
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Big Ed on April 22, 2009, 11:32:00 PM
I can deal with the skeeters, but those snakes are hard to take.
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Shinken on April 22, 2009, 11:43:00 PM
Thanks for sharin' your trip RC!

Looks like your snake repellent was working effectively!

I have not used a Thermacell before, but I understand that they are also effective.

I hope you don't mind if I ask a couple of questions

Question 1:  does one carry the Thermacell in their shirt pocket (or pants pocket) or does it have a holster that hangs off your belt or what is the set-up?

Question 2:  in addition to repelling mosquitoes does the Thermacell also repel ticks or do you still need to pick them off manually?

Thanks again RC!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Kingwouldbe on April 23, 2009, 01:10:00 AM
Right on RC    :thumbsup:
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Post by: GRINCH on April 23, 2009, 03:35:00 AM
Hope your saving the snake skins.
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on April 23, 2009, 04:55:00 AM
Very nice, RC, very nice!
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Post by: Bonebuster on April 23, 2009, 07:14:00 AM
I ain`t scared of snakes...but DANG!!!
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Post by: PICKNGRIN on April 23, 2009, 08:58:00 AM
Always enjoy the boat hunt stories!!
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Post by: Hardhed on April 23, 2009, 10:27:00 AM
Have to say, that was a good shot on that snake-
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: RC on April 23, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
Shinkon, I carry my thermacel on a holster on my belt or quiver strap.They work mostly on skeeters and gnats. You have to spray around the top of your boots and waist line for ticks.

 As far as snake skins go..I usually don`t kill even a venomous snake unless he`s in a place I go a lot. I may see him before I step on him this time but next time I may not.RC
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Shinken on April 23, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
Thanks for the feedback RC!

Lookin' forward to your next outing with the APEX!

Have a great day!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: another boat hunt
Post by: Angus on April 23, 2009, 12:20:00 PM
snakes and politicians...only good one's a dead one!  After shooting too much with my Firehawk, I'm heading for my favorite spring creek today for a little R&R.  The rattlers should be on the rocks now, and since it's turned cooler, I'll have to watch where I put my feet.
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