Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 09, 2006, 04:26:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 09, 2006, 08:06:00 AM
What's the new (I think) "stonemedic" handle about - are you by chance into flint knapping?
Post by: 42WLA on August 09, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
I just moved to Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro and have not found any place to hunt yet.
Just this year I took up archery again after 10 years. I have not hunted for about as long.
Post by: Robert Honaker on August 09, 2006, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 12, 2006, 01:52:00 AM
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Post by: ber643 on August 12, 2006, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: Osagetree on August 12, 2006, 07:47:00 AM
How many bows could a man back with this one?
Carolina rattlesnake
THEY GROW 'EM BIG IN THE CAROLINAS!
This Rattlesnake was recently found at the old Turkey Creek located just south of BURGAW, North Carolina.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/ShowLetter.jpg)
Post by: Caribou Hunter on August 12, 2006, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: James Wrenn on August 12, 2006, 10:30:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 12, 2006, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: James Wrenn on August 12, 2006, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 12, 2006, 01:38:00 PM
How many of you guys are serious about being at Mike's place around the opener? I'm only about 40 miles north of there and would enjoy meeting fellow sportsmen for fellowship and pics. :help:
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 12, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 13, 2006, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: James on laptop on August 13, 2006, 05:24:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 13, 2006, 06:39:00 AM
Post by: James Wrenn on August 13, 2006, 07:04:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 13, 2006, 08:52:00 AM
Post by: Shakes.602 on August 13, 2006, 12:59:00 PM
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Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 14, 2006, 01:04:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on August 14, 2006, 03:48:00 AM
I would strongly suggest anyone going, take a good supply of Permanone and don't sit on the ground. Bugs of some sort are likely the worst pest you'll encounter.
Dry ground = red bugs/chiggers
Wet ground = snakes& skeeters
The refuge looks a lot more snakey than it actually is, I mean there's not one behind EVERY tree. Mossicans are mostly nocturnal but some days in fall they seem to be out in force. Even I get a little heeby on those days as they can be aggressive snakes about their turf. Usually if you see one, you'll see more if you look around.
I wouldn't track a deer after dark without chaps down there and feel very good about doing it.
Bears? There's bears down there? :D
I've been trying to kill a bear with a knife for over 20yrs and am yet to find one that'll let me get close enough. If you find one that wants to fight, call my cell. :)
Post by: ber643 on August 14, 2006, 07:59:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 16, 2006, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on August 16, 2006, 11:32:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by ncboman:Where they got you locked up, Partner? :bigsmyl:
If you find one that wants to fight, call my cell. :)
...those Rocky snakeboots start to feeling mighty low on the leg around a snake like that one. :eek:
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 17, 2006, 06:31:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 17, 2006, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 17, 2006, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 18, 2006, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 21, 2006, 10:23:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 21, 2006, 01:44:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 21, 2006, 03:44:00 PM
Never busted a rock in my life so I'm a pre-beginner but I have a burning desire to learn.
Post by: ber643 on August 21, 2006, 04:12:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 23, 2006, 12:42:00 PM
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I stopped by Conman's yesterday and he asked me to post that you guys might contact him and let him know your plans so he knows what to expect and there's no disarray.
thanks,
Post by: ber643 on August 23, 2006, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 23, 2006, 10:34:00 PM
He's such a good guy I like to see things go his way. :)
Post by: ber643 on August 24, 2006, 07:27:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 26, 2006, 12:20:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 26, 2006, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 27, 2006, 07:38:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 27, 2006, 07:51:00 AM
Hinkle's Rock Shop; 715 Court ST.; The Dalles, OR 97058; Ph # (541)340-4896; or check out his web site (for Oregon Thundereggs - specialty rocks) www.oregonthundereggs.com (http://www.oregonthundereggs.com) - his notice about the knapping materials should still be on there. I don't believe you'll be disappointed. Yep, it's still on there, most of the way down (overstock items) - Here's the kicker: ten pound box (generous0 for $6.20 and $8.10 shipping (that is not a typo) and shipping has been fast in my experience and that of other friends. Hope this helps.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 27, 2006, 11:01:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on August 27, 2006, 11:29:00 AM
thanks for the website. I had it in my favorites but misfiled it and was wonderin where it was.
Stone,
a Special Device Permit is needed to be legal. I'm not sure how many 'trash fish' are in the lake itself but gars come up creeks at night in huge numbers around here. I don't think I'll be bowfishing this time, got a full plate as it is.
I hope to be able to take some time between now and then and take my aluminum boat and trolling motor to do some canal scouting. I did it once over 15yrs ago and saw some outstanding slides where deer were crossing. Never did hunt them though. I think a small boat is required equipt to access the more remote areas.
I'll be glad to ferry someone to a good spot if it works out that I find some good spots between now and then. If a man had time to ride all the miles of canals I'm positive some gravy hunts could be found and maybe a snake. Sounds like a GPS type project.
Post by: southernarcher on August 27, 2006, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on August 27, 2006, 11:41:00 AM
The location of the campground is Conman's.
http://www.homestead.com/conmans/
The General Store is on the left at the end of the pavement. Campground is there also. No elect or hookups but does have a showerhouse/latrine.
Hope you can make it.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 27, 2006, 01:37:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 27, 2006, 01:45:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 27, 2006, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 27, 2006, 02:06:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 27, 2006, 02:19:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 30, 2006, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on August 30, 2006, 01:00:00 PM
Snakes have been very active for about a week now as they always are this time of year. The one you see won't bite ya.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 30, 2006, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 30, 2006, 04:13:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 30, 2006, 04:18:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 30, 2006, 06:40:00 PM
Speaking of that, is it worthwhile to bring my climbing stand in case I need it or is there any place to "climb and sit" that would be worth trying???
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 31, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on August 31, 2006, 01:07:00 PM
I understand the refuge roads will be closed this year.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 31, 2006, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on August 31, 2006, 02:20:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2006, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 31, 2006, 09:12:00 PM
DO NOT FORGET!!!
a bow must be unstrung or cased in any boat powered by a motor, trolling motors included.
Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2006, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 01, 2006, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2006, 10:02:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 01, 2006, 11:14:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 02, 2006, 06:02:00 AM
I've always thought a helium filled balloon about 150ft up over the boat would be a good idea but I've never had one. One time I ran a string about 50yds deep from the boat so I wouldn't walk by it but that didn't work so well either. A good sharp machette is a must regardless.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 02, 2006, 06:13:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 02, 2006, 07:49:00 AM
!["[laffsmyl]"]("graemlins/laffsmyl.gif" "\"\"")
Post by: ncboman on September 03, 2006, 12:16:00 AM
I was over about 4 miles south of Columbia this afternoon and the water was very high. Many yards are standing water to the door.
Wanting to ride some of the canals on the refuge and scout for good slides before the hunt but the water needs to drop a good bit for sign to be visable. I'll be back down there this coming week and post the status of the water level.
Think I better inspect my hip boots.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 04, 2006, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 05, 2006, 07:34:00 AM
!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
:D Didn't you say you were getting there the 11th also, stonemedic, or was that ncbowman?
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 05, 2006, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 06, 2006, 09:11:00 AM
This last storm has generated a whole lot of roofing calls and I'm getting booked solid again which I need. Speaking of storms, we got another inch or two of rain yesterday/last night and it rains as I type now. Job security.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 09, 2006, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 09, 2006, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on September 09, 2006, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 10, 2006, 08:26:00 AM
Post by: James Wrenn on September 10, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 10, 2006, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on September 10, 2006, 09:12:00 PM
Y'all can probably finance your trip by selling snakeskins, if, I mean when you get back :rolleyes:
Post by: ber643 on September 10, 2006, 11:16:00 PM
(Did it!)
Post by: ncboman on September 11, 2006, 01:16:00 AM
I plan on being down there Tuesday and look for the skeeters to be the main issue to overcome.
see ya then. :)
Post by: ber643 on September 11, 2006, 06:47:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 15, 2006, 08:28:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 15, 2006, 09:14:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/typicalroad.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 15, 2006, 09:24:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/tim1.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 15, 2006, 10:29:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/justimrog.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 17, 2006, 12:59:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 17, 2006, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 17, 2006, 05:11:00 PM
Roger's first arrow just skinned the back of the large, rattle adorned snake - obviously slicing the flesh. We latter discerned it had clipped the backbone as well. The bearded hunter quickly, swiftly, and delftly nocked and launched another broadhead, from about five yards. The equally well aimed second shaft pinned the arm-sized body to the ground. The snake writhed and gave us some nasty looks at his head before burying it in the roadside weeds. Then (and only then), I located a nice, whippy sapling and proceeded to belabor the area where the snakes head and neck seemed to be, with strokes meant to break any lesser snake's neck. I was not at all sure it was working on this particular no-shouldered fellow but Roger wanted his first arrow back, for later (hopefull) use. Niether of us were too anxious to reach for it though. Knowing we needed to continue to our appointed place for the evening sit, I finally summoned enough courage :eek: to reach out and snatch the arrow in question away from the snake's resting place. It was about then that the great serpent appeared to roll over on it's back, as best it could while still pinned by the second arrow, and ceased all movement. After tossing some weeds on the upright arrow to cover it, Roger marked the roadway with copious heel-drag hyroglyphics, to be later decoded only by a "Serpent Slayer" of this intrepid archer,s newly acquirred stature. We then proceeded to our assigned posts, along with much reliving of our exciting yet satisfying encounter. On the way out, after a non-effective evening vigil, Roger retrieved his well earned trophy, sporting ten rattles and a button, thank you. He remarked a couple of times that the snake was heavy. I agreed solicitously that it indeed must be, and that I would love to offer to carry it part way for him - but that I was not going to!
Oh, Roger doesn't like snakes either :p . Pics taken next AM:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/serpentslayer1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/serpentslayer2.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 17, 2006, 08:15:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/mikeconman.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/trophies.jpg)
Rog and Tim doing what we did a lot of - eating:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/rogtim.jpg)
And Justin doing the same (he's gonna hate me for this one - LOL):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/justin1.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 18, 2006, 06:36:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/ber1.jpg)
My "Home away from Home"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/bercamp1.jpg)
and that of Tim, Roger, and Justin (also were I spent a lot of time eating Tim's "Hobo", a great concoction one-package meal he does in tinfoil. Includes meat, taters, n' veggies + spices.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/timcamp1.jpg)
The "Dinning Facility":
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/timcamp2.jpg)
Post by: ncboman on September 18, 2006, 09:06:00 AM
That Justin's going to be a giant one day the way he can put the food away. We killed several pounds of jumbo shrimp and some tenderloin during my little visit.
I'm glad you posted the story about the snake. I didn't know Roger got the bowkill on him.
Post by: ber643 on September 18, 2006, 09:13:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/antlers1.jpg)
Also some small slab knapping materials I got from Tim, plus a piece of Soapstone for carving by grinding/filing :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/knappingmaterials.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on September 18, 2006, 10:31:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed the story about Roger and his Snake. Sorry I didn't get to talk to you more up there. Perhaps we'll get together again one day either knapping or hunting.
On that same evening hunt, Roger was both blessed and worried to see a Bear come out behind me, down the grassy roadway from where he was on stand. I had heard a grunt (not a "woof", thankfully) and said to myself that it was a buck - or a Bear - so I turned my head slowly but never got it far enough to see the Bear. It sounded like it came from over closer to the Canal to me so I finally decided it was a Bullfrog, greeting the approaching evening. I was a little surprised when Roger joined me, shortly thereafter, and said, with what struck me as wide eyes, "You had some company, didn't you?" Being the quick study that I am
, my reply was, "Whut???" After he explained about the bear coming out and then standing up on it's hind legs to stare at either me or him, up the way, I told him I had heard but hadn't seen. He also had heard, and saw me turn my head. He thought I was just playing it cool. Right! :eek: Anyway, whicever of us the Bear was scanning, apparently didn't pass the Pure Foods Inspection ("Thank you, Lord"), as he dropped back down and ghosted into the tall weeds beside me. Might be why Roger and I didn't see any Deer that evening. All four of us had at least one close encounter of the Deer kind during my time there though. The Father and Son Team both got a shot but were blessed with clean misses - as opposed to wounding hits. Roger got to half draw and then his close sighting doe was gone, and I never got my bow off my lap on mine. That was an eleven yard Doe that came out of the woods staring straight at something she couldn't figure out but knew did not belong in her world, namely me in the sitting position under a bush. She played head-bob twice , foot-stomp once, then made a very low snort as she turned and ran out of range faster than I could respond. Tim, watching from some distance down the road, on that occasion, thought when she turned and ran, that I had shot and perhaps hit, Huh-uh!
!["[tunglaff]"]("graemlins/tunglaff.gif" "\"\"")
Stonmedic, Tim should be back at work today and maybe he will get the chance to come on with some news of more interest.
Post by: ncboman on September 18, 2006, 11:23:00 PM
Roger gave me some excellent advice on preforms also. Did you see all the blades he has? :eek:
Here's a few pics I took;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/91406016r.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/91406017r.jpg)
Pocosin habitat
snake and skeeter heaven
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/91406026reh.jpg)
one of the pigs I saw.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/91406022r.jpg)
the overgrown closed roads provide probably the best hunts.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/91406011r.jpg)
Conman's Store
:)
Post by: waterone on September 19, 2006, 12:17:00 AM
How many did you see and have the State people said anything about it? More importantly, has Mike Noles said anything about it? He is a wealth of info about that area and a nice guy to boot.
I've got mixed feelings about feral pigs in the Pocosin NWR, but if they take hold like they are down in the Francis Marion NWR in South Carolina, they should make a dent in the snake population!
Really, do you have any more info about the pigs?
charles
Post by: ncboman on September 19, 2006, 01:29:00 AM
What I saw was a small sow with 2 or 3 pigs and the one in the pic. I knew I wasn't going to shoot the sow with such small pigs and seeing such small piglets gave me pause for the whole deal until I get Mike's input.
When I saw them I called Mike and hurriedly verified that they are legal to take but I really need to talk to him further before I take a position. Needless to say, I'm going with Mike's wishes. He and I both have been so busy I haven't yet talked to him again.
I'll talk to him about it and post back.
:)
Post by: ber643 on September 19, 2006, 07:45:00 AM
Post by: waterone on September 19, 2006, 08:03:00 AM
Don't know if I want that in the pocosins.
I understand from your post that the wardens want them shot, but what does the NC Wildlife Resources Commission say about it. There is a season for Wild Boar, and what might the NCWRC say about this? Has anyone made a decision?
Thanks
charles
Post by: ber643 on September 19, 2006, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: James Wrenn on September 19, 2006, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 19, 2006, 09:49:00 AM
My son wants me to take him there so he can kill em all with a rifle. :saywhat:
Post by: ber643 on September 19, 2006, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: southernarcher on September 19, 2006, 10:56:00 AM
Thats a nice canebrake.I sure hate I missed the get together up there with you guys looked like lots of fun.
Post by: ber643 on September 19, 2006, 01:39:00 PM
Post by: James on laptop on September 19, 2006, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 19, 2006, 05:43:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 21, 2006, 06:56:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 22, 2006, 10:32:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 23, 2006, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 23, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 23, 2006, 11:36:00 AM
Wow - sorry to hear all that about the snake. Good info to know though. Does that mean you can get a collection permit for federal land, or just that you can get more than five on private land, with a collection permit?
Now you know what I was talking about with the bleat cans on Pungo, where they have so many Bears. It's kinda like messing with there food, to them - and they don't take kindly to that :eek: . Those critters can get right pushy.
Glad you enjoyed your hunt and got the time with Justin - sorry he didn't get his first deer, but it all counts for memories. I'll PM ya further, Tim.
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 23, 2006, 12:38:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 23, 2006, 12:52:00 PM
I could have told ya about the rattlers and tickets if I'd known you had one. Lucky you only got warning tickets.
I sent you a pm. Hope you're still online.
thanks again for the flaker and stones. I'm doin good with it. :)
btw, I think the skeeters are worse up here. Pure misery yesterday afternoon. I had to quit hunting over them. :(
Post by: ncboman on September 23, 2006, 01:21:00 PM
You've become a better friend than you know. I'm going to try em this afternoon. :)
Post by: Woodduck on September 24, 2006, 04:07:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 24, 2006, 07:32:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 24, 2006, 12:25:00 PM
I went to Pungo yesterday afternoon unaware of the draw gun hunt going on and was turned away. :(
I salvaged the day by going over to the L block where I could hunt.
Here's the results of a rather hairy encounter since all I had to use were my boots and a knife. :D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/92306Pungo007reh.jpg)
My Mamba's gonna get a facelift. :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/92306Pungo011r.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/NC%20Game%20Lands/Pocosin%20Lakes/92306Pungo012r.jpg)
I wish I could show the one that got away but my hands were kinda full at the time. :D
Post by: ber643 on September 24, 2006, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: TimZeigler on September 25, 2006, 06:20:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER@WORK on September 26, 2006, 05:30:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 27, 2006, 11:22:00 AM
You should read the refuge reg brochure because the permit gun hunts are going on every fri and sat now and we are not allowed those days.
Look at the brochure map and you'll see the L block off a little to the west of Pungo proper. It's on B canal road.
Let me know when you can go again and I'll try and meet you there. I saw the 'other' campground but didn't check the rates.
boman
Post by: ber643 on September 27, 2006, 05:13:00 PM
I've got to get one of the new brochures for those areas.
Post by: 42WLA on July 28, 2007, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: J-dog on July 28, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
THAT is the sweet time in Pungo, bucks are ruttin and runnin, good times.
Have not hunted there in 4-5 yrs, but I remember Nov. hunts were awesome and much better than the Spet. run.
Think about it and PM me anyone, interested.
Jason
Post by: J-dog on July 28, 2007, 09:44:00 PM
J
Post by: 42WLA on July 29, 2007, 05:02:00 PM
But, would the orange army be out in full force?
Post by: J-dog on July 29, 2007, 06:02:00 PM
What I am interested in knowing more about is these hogs that have been seen?? I will definantly be making a trip up tp look for them.
If Nov sounds like fun we will start a thread maybe to see who can go.
Later
Jason
Post by: 42WLA on July 30, 2007, 11:47:00 AM
I sent off an e-mail to see if there is a version for this season.
Post by: 42WLA on July 30, 2007, 12:20:00 PM
[email protected]
Post by: STOBBER on July 30, 2007, 10:33:00 PM
Let's try and put another hunt together for opener of archery season. My son (Justin)and i already have plans for either Pungo or Poccosin Lake. Aleady put in for vacation time...i got 12days off to go slap skeeters and sling sharp stiks at whitetails....not to mention tease the bears and what not ! I never been and not had a great time. I would really like to get a bunch of tradgangers together for a hunt. If anyone wants to join in just say the word . Justin(16)
and i will be there from the 8th. till the 15th of Sept.Last year the gates were closed at Poccosin but the deer were plentiful...just have to walk in or bicycle to your shooting lane of choice. I figure the hunting will be great this year since all the motor traffic has been halted. They may have the gates open this year...not sure. I can call and find out though. Pungo also has plenty of fine hunting areas, i plan to hunt both refuges.
All the info from last year is still the same as far as camping and such.
Let's get together and share some hunting stories and build new ones. !!!!!!
Tim Mooring
Post by: STOBBER on July 30, 2007, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: J-dog on July 31, 2007, 06:46:00 AM
J
Post by: STOBBER on July 31, 2007, 09:10:00 AM
Tim
Post by: ber643 on July 31, 2007, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: 42WLA on July 31, 2007, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: OBXarcher on July 31, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 01, 2007, 09:48:00 PM
I'll check on wether the gates are open....if not it may be a good thing, alot fewer hunters riding back and forth, makes it easier to hunt the dirt road edges. You see a lot of critters on the paths.Some mornings you just wake up , eat breakfast, walk across the dirt rd. and there they are.......just feeding down the paths....go stalk'em !!
Post by: bearly able on August 01, 2007, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 03, 2007, 11:49:00 AM
Post by: 42WLA on August 03, 2007, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 03, 2007, 03:21:00 PM
Tim
Post by: Larry247 on August 03, 2007, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on August 03, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
Congratulations on you feather.
Just another tarheel.
Post by: ber643 on August 04, 2007, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 04, 2007, 08:12:00 AM
bring it on down south, we'd love to meet ya.
Be forewarned...them skeeters are BIG'UN'S!!!!!
So far it's been a dry summer so maybe they'll be nice this year.
We need some of that W.V. mojo since i didnt make ATAR.
Keep in touch....time is gettin' short.
Tim
Post by: James Wrenn on August 04, 2007, 08:26:00 AM
Post by: Larry247 on August 04, 2007, 05:52:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 04, 2007, 08:58:00 PM
Bring an appetite.......if we dont do nothin' else, we eat !
It aint hard to find.......I'll try and call Mike tonite and see if the gates are open...either way we can hunt...just means walking a little further.If you have snake chaps or(rubber) knee boots i'd bring them. Got's a lot of snakes in there !
Post by: Larry247 on August 04, 2007, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 05, 2007, 10:28:00 PM
Not like some camps i've been in ....it's a real laid back family campground...Mike and Connie are good folks. They kinda keep it quite, no alchohol, bad language and such. It may not be 4 star but it is real clean. Theres a little country store there that carries the basic essentials.Try and remember to top off your tank as you get near.....the nearest gas station is prolly 15- 20 miles away.I'll be in contact soon.
Post by: Larry247 on August 05, 2007, 11:15:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 06, 2007, 08:16:00 AM
AND , if you two get bored you can do "chest bumps" - gotta see if I can find that thread and pull it up.
In the meantime here's some memories:
Tim (Stobber):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/tim2.jpg)
Typical Area:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/typicalroad.jpg)
Camp (Justin, Tim, Roger):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/justimrog.jpg)
Take (???):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/trophies.jpg)
Post by: Larry247 on August 06, 2007, 02:53:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 06, 2007, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on August 06, 2007, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: steveB. on August 06, 2007, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 06, 2007, 06:53:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/serpentslayer2.jpg)
As Tim said, we did eat:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/rogtim.jpg)
and rested:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/ber1.jpg)
Mike Conman running the little office/store:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/mikeconman.jpg)
Post by: Larry247 on August 06, 2007, 07:02:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 06, 2007, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 06, 2007, 10:24:00 PM
Gotta be careful , they get a lot bigger!!
Tim
Post by: Larry247 on August 06, 2007, 11:24:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 06, 2007, 11:53:00 PM
Most of the hunt stories(pics) are on page 7, check'em out!
Post by: Larry247 on August 06, 2007, 11:59:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 12:10:00 AM
REDNECK...CRAZY...WIERD....INSANE....BACKWARDS...
NONCOMP.....HILLBILLY...ETC.......
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 08:04:00 AM
If I blow it by staying down here the first of the season - I may try to get up there for a couple days later in the season.
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 09:14:00 AM
I think he really enjoyed ye yarns and blarney!
I talked to Mike yesterday and it looks like the gates are still up ...fer now.
He wasnt sure if they would open or not this year.
I'm calling the Pungo maint. office today .
It appears that some of the old crew will be there this year.
Andy, Ricky , Mike , Steve, maybe Garrison.
Lot's of diversity..Andy is a carpentry contracter,Ricky is maintenence, Mike is a probation officer, Garrison is a Deputy sherriff, Steve and i are medics, Justin is a fryboy / ladies man. We gotta have a retarred mayreen.....DO YOU HEAR ME MAGGOTT!!!!
ooopppsss...sorry, i couldnt resist.
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 09:20:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 10:26:00 AM
Let me check and see what else I have. Here's tim, prowling the campsite at night - I'm surprised he was still awake (or me either - LOL):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/timcamp2.jpg)
Tim ready to throw himself amongst the critters - I think:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/tim1.jpg)
Another pick of "Snake Slayer", Rog:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/serpentslayer1.jpg)
Justin, "Yep, we ate...":
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/justin1.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/bercamp1.jpg)
And Tim's & Rog's, and Justin's tents/site:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/timcamp1.jpg)
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 02:24:00 PM
If i recall..... all the tradgangers were in the front with recurves and longbows.....we were torch bearers for those with no vision. Pioneers in a quest for the less focused.....we were fathers showing our children how to function without training wheels. A guide in the pocosin wilderness, leading those in bondage to the promised land ....onward...onward i say !!!!!!!
Does that qualify to show the pics ??????
Tim
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 02:27:00 PM
He was the last to show up and the first to be converted.
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 03:29:00 PM
no regrets though...
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 03:49:00 PM
Now i'm intubating patients that cant breath , and starting intravenous fluids in thier viens.
If you knew me...that would scare ya !
Nah....i take my career very seriously, but i refuse to take it to the woods.Two different worlds......woods are my happy place!
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 03:53:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 04:00:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 04:09:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 04:44:00 PM
That was pretty eloquent "pathfinding", Tim, but the rules were reiterated just the other day (about pics) loud and clear, as I recall - LOL. I will send them to you. Justin is a good camp mate and I enjoyed his company also. A friend and hunting buddy is Back from Iraq this year (we missed last year) and we have been waiting to do this hunt, so forgive my absense, please. I'll be staying tuned though, and hopefully we'll all have worthwhile stories to relate. Oh, congrats to Steve on seeing the light, I saw he was eyeballing our bows pretty hungrily that AM already, before I left.
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
(OK I found what I think is a suitable compromise - besides these crews need to be in Cartoons anyway - LOL.) First one is new and is Rog, Tim. Steve, ber643, and Justin kneeling.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/Cartoon1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/Cartoon2.jpg)
Post by: STOBBER on August 07, 2007, 06:52:00 PM
Bottom Row:L/R
Roger, Justin , Tim , Steve , and Bernie took the picture.
Top Row:L\\R
Jesse, Bobby , Zack , Garrison , Ricky.
Andy and Mike not in the shot.
The more i look at that pic...the more i wonder how no body lost an eye.....dem boy's is dangerous!
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 07, 2007, 10:26:00 PM
Oh, the guy with the long hair (a wig) on the far right is a nut - reminded me of Sam Elliott though, when he wasn't being a nut. He drove all the way from Raleigh with that fool wig on :biglaugh: .
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 11:12:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 08, 2007, 06:53:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on August 08, 2007, 09:13:00 AM
It's really all up to the contractor....sooooo...be prepared to walk, just in case.
Post by: Talondale on August 08, 2007, 12:14:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 08, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 08, 2007, 02:13:00 PM
Tim
Post by: ncboman on August 12, 2007, 12:24:00 AM
remember me?
I've come a little ways since last year ... here's the progression. :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/Arrowhead%20flintknapping/41007041r.jpg)
oopst
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/Arrowhead%20flintknapping/33007022_edited.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/Arrowhead%20flintknapping/33007028_edited.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/Arrowhead%20flintknapping/100_0976.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/Arrowhead%20flintknapping/50707015.jpg)
:D
I plan on attending.
Post by: ber643 on August 12, 2007, 07:47:00 AM
Post by: 42WLA on August 13, 2007, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 13, 2007, 09:57:00 PM
Tim
Post by: STOBBER on August 13, 2007, 10:02:00 PM
Where ya been hidin' ?
Post by: STOBBER on August 14, 2007, 10:10:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 14, 2007, 11:12:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 15, 2007, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: Woodduck on August 15, 2007, 10:18:00 AM
FERAL HOGS: Feral Hogs may be hunted year round on private properties with any legal weapon, except on Sunday, in all 94 counties where the Wild Boar season is not in effect. Feral Hogs may be hunted on NC Gamelands on any day when a season for ANY game animal is open. For example, they may be hunted during squirrel season, turkey, rabbit, raccoon, oppossum,deer, duck (waterfowl), bear season.. on gamelands where and when hunting is permitted for any game animal. This rule is in effect now. Feral Hogs may be baited on private lands, but not on game lands. There is no law preventing it at this time except on game lands where it is illegal to bait. Also, Feral Hogs can be hunted at night. Col. Everhart (NCWRC) says, "They are not regulated by the WRC so we do not have any rules prohibiting hunting them at night."
Post by: STOBBER on August 15, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
Sumpin' to do after deer season....or ...during deer season......or ......before deer season !!!
HEEEERRRRREEEE PIGGY PIGGY PIGGY.......SUUUUUWWWEEEE!!!!!!
Post by: 42WLA on August 15, 2007, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 17, 2007, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: steveB. on August 19, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Post by: Woodduck on August 20, 2007, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 21, 2007, 10:29:00 AM
The bears and coyotes would just throw you back out......too many bones for theyre appetite.(LOL)
Post by: steveB. on August 21, 2007, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: 42WLA on August 22, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
I got the new hunting regs for the Pocosin Lakes NWR today. Some highlights...
Feral hogs are not legal in the Pungo unit but legal in all other units. In the Frying Pan unit you can hunt them in any season including small game hunting.
Pungo gun hunt dates....
Sept 21/22 - 28/29, Oct 5/6 - 19/20 and 26/27 as part of the State "Special Hunt Opportunities" permits.
You can enter the hunting areas 1 1/2 hours before legal shooting times and stay 1 1/2 hours after except the Pungo Unit the time is only 1 hour before and after. (So no night pig hunting)
Pungo is "Bow only" (but no hogs)
Must have a "Refuge General Hunting Permit" to hunt. That is the brochure they sent me just sign the section on the front cover.
Post by: Woodduck on August 23, 2007, 12:58:00 AM
Sounds like Pungo is different from Game Lands. I did not think of that.
Sure don't want to get in trouble. I have never been to Pungo.
Post by: STOBBER on August 23, 2007, 11:51:00 AM
:scared:
Post by: 42WLA on August 23, 2007, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 23, 2007, 06:08:00 PM
Most of all , we just have fun !
Post by: J-dog on August 23, 2007, 08:26:00 PM
Actually NO problems in the woods, no therme-cell, bug tamer, or buyg juice used or needed. So hopefullt you crew be alright.
I have me some big bears scouted out, on the croatan (deep). Hopefully I will get my first with my curve this year.
J
J
Post by: 42WLA on August 23, 2007, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 23, 2007, 09:53:00 PM
Now, if I, by chance, turn out to be wrong, just send him back to Goldsboro and we'll make Buzz put him back in the cage - and keep him there :D ;)
Post by: STOBBER on August 23, 2007, 10:23:00 PM
Hey Bernie...you sure you cant squeeze in a day or two with us. I enjoyed your company last year.
I'll fix ya a "HOBO".....MAYBE A SHRIMP BOIL!!!MMM MMM MMM!
Post by: Larry247 on August 23, 2007, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 24, 2007, 07:34:00 AM
Larry, yer gonna wanta beg, borrow, trade for, or steal one of Tim's "Hobos" :p Trust me on this. As I recall, I took some venison burger along last year and he made another bevvy of them out of that also.
Post by: STOBBER on August 24, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
HOBO'S are a tradition fer pocosin camp!
We make'em from burger, venison or bear. One thing for certain...we eat good !
Post by: ber643 on August 24, 2007, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: 42WLA on August 24, 2007, 02:14:00 PM
The closest I came before was a staring contest with a doe in chest high weeds aboard Quantco MCB back in '95.
Post by: STOBBER on August 25, 2007, 12:28:00 AM
I fer got to tell ya about Justin.....we met up one afternoon and he's all grins , sayin' he needs me to help drag her out.
I says "your lying"..he says "no i aint , she's down and i cant drag her." So i follow him about 100yrds and he walks over to the weed line and calls me in. "Right here " he says!
Lo and behold right where he said it was.......a nice fat.....SKEETER!!! He suckered(pun intended) me into helping him look fer a dadgum dead skeeter.Have to admit though...it was a nice'un!
I owe that boy one! Paybacks are rough!
Tim
Post by: ber643 on August 25, 2007, 07:52:00 AM
Post by: steveB. on August 25, 2007, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 26, 2007, 01:20:00 AM
Post by: steveB. on August 26, 2007, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 26, 2007, 10:34:00 PM
Bring all the deer meat you want to..the way i shoot....we'll need it!!
By the way, fishing is free .
O.K. Bernie...you got me. I didnt really count yer arrers. The deer just saw that you only carried 4 arrers and figgered she better hi-tail.
They git a look at my quiver and think "is he kiddin' me"?I need to carry at least 30!(LOL)!
Post by: nc recurveman on August 26, 2007, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 27, 2007, 07:28:00 AM
Tim, if "need" is gonna figure into it - my quiver will only hold 4, but there are times when I feel like I "need" to pull a Radio Flyer wagon full of arras along behind me - :archer: :goldtooth:
Post by: STOBBER on August 27, 2007, 03:45:00 PM
I wish i could accomidate ya but i already loaned my spare tent out to the guy's coming down from West Virginny. I'm sure we'll be able be find some accomidations fer ya!
Call Mike(or whoever) at Conmans and ask about one of those Campers he has fer rent. I think theyre 20.00 a night. He only has two so you may want to call now.
Bernie...i know what you mean by pulling a radio flyer full of arrers. I actually ran out of arrers one day , had to hike out after only a half day hunt(4miles) with no arrers. Felt kinda stoopid walikng that far and seeing a Dz.deer with only a bow.DOH!!!!!(LOL)!!
Post by: ber643 on August 27, 2007, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 27, 2007, 09:21:00 PM
It aint everyday a guy runs outta arrers before lunch!
I have to admit though...i lost 2 of them shooting at squirrels.
Post by: Larry247 on August 27, 2007, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 28, 2007, 02:22:00 AM
http://www.fws.gov/pocosinlakes/Images/plhunt.pdf
I was down there today lookin around and the prospects look good. Skeeters not bad at all. :saywhat:
Post by: ncboman on August 28, 2007, 02:30:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by nc recurveman:as already mentioned, call Mike and he'll help you out I'm sure.
Ineed a tent partner.....Anyone I don't owned a tent.
If nothing else I'll take an extra tent and you can leave it with Mike when you're done. :)
Post by: ber643 on August 28, 2007, 07:04:00 AM
Went and checked my planned area yesterday - lottsa tracks around. BUT then, I've got stuck with "Track Soup" before - :D
Post by: STOBBER on August 28, 2007, 08:39:00 AM
Wheres da campground at ?
I'm sure Mike has made arrangements, if not... we can always camp at Pungo or Pettigrew state park.
Post by: ber643 on August 28, 2007, 09:00:00 AM
Some Horses don't care much for it though -
Post by: 42WLA on August 28, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by ncboman:THAT IS FROM 2003-2004 season. They have printed but not posted the new one on-line.
Again, here's the link to the rules of the refuge and scroll down for a pretty good map. :)
http://www.fws.gov/pocosinlakes/Images/plhunt.pdf
I was down there today lookin around and the prospects look good. Skeeters not bad at all. :saywhat:
Post by: STOBBER on August 28, 2007, 12:34:00 PM
I've been every year since '92 but i dont remember any horses.It may of been the year that the hurricanes ruined the opening week and i stayed home.
Heck, that aint no problem anyhow...if i can camp with bears, i can camp with horses.
Post by: Larry247 on August 28, 2007, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 28, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
The horses ARE in the campground right now and it looks like they are there to stay. Maybe he's moving the campground. I'll find out and post back. I'm sure he plans on us camping/staying there.
Maybe I can get Mike to post here and clarify. :)
Post by: STOBBER on August 28, 2007, 06:44:00 PM
it's a 6 man but will hold 4 comfortably.
I'm not sure how many i'll be accomidating just yet.At least 4 so far.
We'll find room somewhere , heck..i been known to sleep on the pic-nic table.
Alan,
just keep us posted or give Mike the website and maybe he can keep us informed.
The campground is part of his bread and butter, it'll be open i'm sure.
Tim
Post by: 42WLA on August 28, 2007, 06:50:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 28, 2007, 07:03:00 PM
i was unable to find anything on it, i cant seem to get past the homepage. It wont let me link to anything.
Post by: 42WLA on August 28, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
http://www.nchuntandfish.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12
They have moved over from NCDeertalk forum to start this one.
Post by: ncboman on August 28, 2007, 09:10:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by 42WLA:No
Conman has posted on NChuntandfish.com that the lost a 180 acre tract but gained a 500 acre tract. I wonder if that is related?
Post by: STOBBER on August 29, 2007, 12:19:00 AM
Keep in mind that Mikes lease and the refuge are two different enteties.Mike's lease is a guided hunt only.
Post by: ncboman on August 29, 2007, 01:41:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by STOBBER:Yes, Mike (Conman) operates with a perspective foreign in today's world, ie, trust in God.
It is Mike's post, i checked his profile and it's Mike alright.Sounds like a great deal for him, also sounds like hunting will be good this year.
Keep in mind that Mikes lease and the refuge are two different enteties.Mike's lease is a guided hunt only.
In that, he has had the foresite to buy corn standing in the field, and leave it standing for the bears.
An archery bear hunter could do no better ... ;)
Post by: STOBBER on August 29, 2007, 02:13:00 AM
Mike is one of the good guy's for sure.
Post by: STOBBER on August 29, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: 42WLA on August 30, 2007, 10:22:00 AM
http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/pochnt.pdf
Post by: STOBBER on August 30, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 30, 2007, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 30, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on August 31, 2007, 01:51:00 PM
Anything you guys would like me to check on?
:)
Post by: STOBBER on August 31, 2007, 05:53:00 PM
If possible just let us know which gates or roads are open.Also which area you see the most critters! May want to check on campsite status with Conmans.
I wouldnt mind if you went ahead and built me 3 or 4 blinds in the hottest spots you find. :pray: If it aint tooooooo much trouble you could leave the air conditioning on and put out a pitcher of sweet iced tea in each blind! :goldtooth:
Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2007, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: steveB. on August 31, 2007, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 31, 2007, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on August 31, 2007, 09:07:00 PM
Bearly Able/Thomas Garrou
OBXarcher /Mark Crissey
42WLA /Dave Thomas
Larry247 /Larry
SSWV /Danny Burnett
SteveB / Steve Babbs
NCboman /Allan Hughes
ncrecurveman / Cleve Boswood
STOBBER /Tim Mooring and son Justin
The others are wheelie boys:
Ricky Parchman
Andy Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
Zack
Jesse
Mike Chase
Bobby Barfield
FOR MORE INFO SHOOT ME A P.M. and i'll give ya my phone # .
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 01, 2007, 11:32:00 AM
I know most of these guy's and we will be needing knee boots for sure...but not because of a flood. In fact .....chest waders would prolly be more effective at managing the B.S.
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2007, 11:51:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 01, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by STOBBER:bein the world's worst at remembering names ...
Alright guy's....here's the run down so far.
Bearly Able/Thomas Garrou
OBXarcher /Mark Crissey
42WLA /Dave Thomas
Larry247 /Larry
SSWV /Danny Burnett
SteveB / Steve Babbs
NCboman /Allan Hughes
ncrecurveman / Cleve Boswood
STOBBER /Tim Mooring and son Justin
The others are wheelie boys:
Ricky Parchman
Andy Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
Zack
Jesse
Mike Chase
Bobby Barfield
FOR MORE INFO SHOOT ME A P.M. and i'll give ya my phone # .
I'm gonna have to print out the list and make name tags to keep all this straight. :smileystooges:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/ncboman/10205acorns013.jpg)
my card. :p
Post by: STOBBER on September 01, 2007, 02:22:00 PM
That's purty cool bro.
Sounds like we got a decent size group this season.Somebody has gotta get a deer or a pig,There surely wont be a dull moment !
Post by: STOBBER on September 02, 2007, 12:09:00 AM
Justin and I will be there the afternoon of the 7th.Prolly around 3pm.to set up camp :campfire:
Post by: Larry247 on September 02, 2007, 12:16:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 02, 2007, 12:36:00 AM
Try a Google search to 6693 Shore Dr. Creswell N.C. 27928
This is conman's campground address.
Just in case , here is the phone #
1-800-668-7124
252-797-7124
Post by: Larry247 on September 02, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 02, 2007, 12:46:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 02, 2007, 01:40:00 AM
DON'T miss exit 101, item 9 below. (It's easy to ride by. :scared: )
driving directions (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result.php?q1=Peterstown%2C+WV++&q2=6693+Shore+Dr.+Creswell+N.C.+27928&q3=&q4=&q5=)
print these out. :)
Fill up with gas as soon as you get on 264 out of Raleigh for the best prices. There's one station not far down on the right a bit cheaper than the others.
I would allow more time than the directions say also. ;)
DO NOT go the Pa route ever!!! :saywhat:
We'll be lookin for ya. :wavey:
Post by: 42WLA on September 02, 2007, 12:55:00 PM
I'm taking leave the first few days of next week so I plan to stay until I get a shot as something.
Post by: Larry247 on September 02, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: steveB. on September 02, 2007, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 02, 2007, 09:28:00 PM
How old ?
Post by: steveB. on September 02, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 02, 2007, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 02, 2007, 09:58:00 PM
You married ?
Post by: ncboman on September 02, 2007, 11:50:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by STOBBER:That's funny. I wuz kiddin. :D
That's sad Allan!
You married ?
Yes very happily married to a beautiful gal... since 1985, ever how many years that is. :smileystooges:
Post by: ber643 on September 03, 2007, 07:21:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 03, 2007, 03:02:00 PM
Any first time guys should be aware of Newland Road, the road to Shore Drive from 64.
Newland road is paved and very straight but also very rolley polley and rough. If you go too fast(easy to do), yer likely to bang your stuff around. There's a couple of doozies along there that can catch ya by surprize. Even though it's long and straight, take it easy on that road. :knothead:
Post by: STOBBER on September 03, 2007, 04:45:00 PM
Be careful guy's ...it's a long straight stretch of nothing but canal ditches , woods and cornfields.
Another thing to remembers boy's:
If you got handheld 2 way radios and Thermacell's , bring'em.
Post by: 42WLA on September 03, 2007, 07:52:00 PM
Today was my wife's Birthday so I am clear for the coming weekend. The only thing to hold me back now if if the baby comes early. My new son is due 15 Oct.
Post by: STOBBER on September 03, 2007, 09:11:00 PM
I know at least one other attendee is expecting a baby soon.....SteveB.
Sounds like you better hunt while you can.
Tim
Post by: ncboman on September 03, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 04, 2007, 03:02:00 PM
the radios are for those who may get turned around or disoriented / emergency use.
I use mine to keep track of my son...he has a tendacy to wander.My phone sevice is always hit or miss on the refuge.I had to hike out carrying a 5 yr.old on my shoulders 11 miles on one occasion because i had no cell service. Stuff Happens.
Post by: ncboman on September 04, 2007, 03:36:00 PM
I also understand the feeling of freedom and self dependency when I'm deep in a remote spot and not a person on earth knows what state I'm in, let alone where in that state I may be. :archer:
mixed feelings ... :rolleyes:
Post by: STOBBER on September 04, 2007, 03:49:00 PM
But if yer as accident prone as i am...well...(LOL)!!!!!
Post by: ber643 on September 05, 2007, 03:49:00 PM
Post by: ncboman on September 05, 2007, 05:11:00 PM
Guess we'll have to see what it looks like friday mornin ...
Hardest rain I've ever been caught out in was on Lake Phelps. Had to bail the boat to keep from sinkin.
Post by: STOBBER on September 05, 2007, 06:05:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on September 05, 2007, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 05, 2007, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 05, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
It does tend to stir'em up a bit.We'll see what happens...no need to worry just yet, either way im going.
I may have to postpone for a day or two.I dont mind a shower or two but tropical storm force winds and tents dont mix very well.(LOL)!!!
Post by: steveB. on September 05, 2007, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 05, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
It's good for "buisness" !
Tim
Post by: steveB. on September 05, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: steveB. on September 05, 2007, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: waterone on September 05, 2007, 09:44:00 PM
Don't they love to chat up a tropical depression/storm this time each year?
And for all you who don't have the forecast for the Columbia area - NWS 7 Day forecast, Columbia NC (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=mhx&FcstType=text&MapType=3&site=mhx&CiTemplate=1&map.x=240&map.y=60) or even Rural Washington County! - Rural Washington Co. (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=MHX&llon=-77.294583&rlon=-76.387083&tlat=35.930417&blat=35.025417&smap=1&mp=0&map.x=211&map.y=45)
Have fun and do well.
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 06, 2007, 07:41:00 AM
I work as a meteorologist and Bernie can attest to my forecasting "expertise" (Ha!), sooooo....don't worry about it - go huntin'!
Me? I'm working feverishly trying to get some tarpaper on my roof before the storm comes....
Take it from a professional weather wizard - get up in the mornings, walk outside, and make your decisions based on what you see each day.
Post by: ber643 on September 06, 2007, 09:20:00 AM
(He and I almost drowned on one trip to Mattamuskeet - without even staying near the lake - and then again at Bath when we relocated there. :D )
Post by: 42WLA on September 06, 2007, 10:27:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 06, 2007, 11:53:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 06, 2007, 05:42:00 PM
I understand completely about job priorities...i'll be on alert with E.M.S. If they call i'll have to bail out also.
In all honesty i think everything will be fine, i'm carrying on as usual...i'll be there Friday afternoon(3pm) with no worries . Ilook forward to seeing everyone and i'm thinking the hunting will be fine....hot...but fine!
Bring it on boy's !!!!!! I AINT SKEERED!!!!!
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 06, 2007, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: 42WLA on September 06, 2007, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: STOBBER on September 06, 2007, 09:13:00 PM
We'll be looking for ya, i think Larry will be joining us a little later in the day also.
Look forward to seeing ya.
Tim
Post by: STOBBER on September 06, 2007, 11:21:00 PM
Looks like Me , Justin , Larry , and Dave for Friday.
I guess the early arrivals get the best spots(LOL!)
YOU SNOOZE , YOU LOOSE !
Do we need to watch out for anybody else?.
Post by: ncboman on September 07, 2007, 01:11:00 AM
I watched the weather tonight. They have no more idea than my dog what's going to happen but want me to stay tuned for further developments. lol
You guys better have one or two in the cooler when I get there. :)
Post by: steveB. on September 07, 2007, 07:41:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 07, 2007, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 07, 2007, 08:42:00 AM
I'M OUTTA HERE....SEE YA THERE !!!!
Post by: fxe on September 07, 2007, 01:35:00 PM
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 09, 2007, 06:20:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 09, 2007, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: steveB. on September 09, 2007, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: 42WLA on September 09, 2007, 10:42:00 AM
Tim (Stobber) was great host and I look forward to getting out there next time.
Post by: STOBBER on September 09, 2007, 11:25:00 PM
Thanks for the comments my friend!
Sorry we had to bail out so early in the trip....just didnt think it was wise to stay .
I called Mike this afternoon and he said they barely even knew the storm had passed through, winds at 20mph,1/4" of rain and it lasted only 3hours and the skies are clear as a bell.
Now i really feel dumb, just goes to show ya ..nobody knows what God is thinking, he has the final say so.
It was still not bad though...i got to meet a couple new friends and hunt with them. Thanks Dave and Richard, real nice guy's and a pleasure to share camp with. Dave you have a new fan....You won Justins respect when you COACHED him through the M.R.E',s, that kid really needs to get out more often. He's still amazed at the chemistry of a M.R.E.!
We did see 2 bears pretty close ...at one point we were only about 25 yards from lil'125#. Then saw another at about 50yds. prolly 300#.
Watched a couple of foxes hunting moles in a manicured lawn, saw several deer but none presented any shots...most were seen the day before opener.Had the opportunity to meet SEVERAL wildlfe officers. One of which was on a camophlage stakeout of our vehichle, Justin spotted a bald head sticking out of the weeds a few yds. from the Blazer so he walks over and introduces himself and finds he's under survelence (?)LOL! No problem, just had to check our permits and license. After they leave Justin kinda starts badmouthing and poking fun at law enforcement till he finds out that Dave is a cop(LOL)!!!
I had a pair of otters to keep me company for about 20mins. They swam right up to me and talked a little smack, i tried to talk back but they werent impressed and moved on down the canal.
Picked up a bucket full of turkey fedders before i remembered you cant take them off the refuge(?)Go figger.
Bernie...we did cook the customary HOBO's with deer burger, sorry you missed it, the last night we were there we dined on crawdad's , smoked sausages and home grown tomaters.
I hope that we get a few more guy's to show up next year as we were able to locate a very remote area that appeared to get very little hunting pressure along the Alligator river. Regrettfully we had to bail out before getting to hunt it.
Maybe we can generate some interest in a week end hunt before season is over.
Real dissapointed we had to bug out but still a great trip as always.
Dave i'll call ya soon and you can come hunt the farm with me......i went and scouted it out today and the deer are cruising the creekbed just as suspected...saw 4 coons at once there today!
Tim
Post by: ber643 on September 10, 2007, 07:44:00 AM
However you look at it, it felt good sitting in the tree with my Dano Osage "Sneaky Snake" and my Art Butner Cane Hunter Arrows - I was ready, even if the Deer weren't!!!
Post by: 42WLA on September 10, 2007, 10:57:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 10, 2007, 11:13:00 AM
I'm thinking about floating through Croatan this week-end....what say ye?
I went and did some scouting here at home this A.M. . I saw 2 does at about 80yds. Followed this dry stream bed about 200yds. and found a spot that i thought the pigs were wallowing but turns out it's a deer wallow...i guess theyre using the damp sand to stay cool, i've never seen that before. They have really torn up the woods pretty good. It's a nice lil' funnel about 60yds wide between a old log-out and a bean field, the creek bed runs thru the middle of it with a old growth hardwood hill on the west end. It forms a nice little saddle along the dry creek bed. It has a couple of little artesian springs here and there to provide cool , clean water. I think i'm gonna save that spot as my new hidey hole(LOL)!
Steve, Justin and I are gonna head over to the farm this afternoon and watch a well used trail along Nahunta creek .
Good luck guy's!
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 10, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
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I called Mike this afternoon and he said they barely even knew the storm had passed through, winds at 20mph,1/4" of rain and it lasted only 3hours and the skies are clear as a bell.[\\QUOTE]
I told y'all not to worry about the weather! I can't believe y'all bailed out on account of that wimp-a$$ storm. ;-)
Tell me, guys - just what is it with these wildlife officers? Hidin' in the bushes and such "surveilling" a bunch of bowhunters? Are they that hard-up to issue a citation that they've got to even waste time with bowhunters?
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 10, 2007, 01:03:00 PM
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Originally posted by NativeCraft:
QuoteI called Mike this afternoon and he said they barely even knew the storm had passed through, winds at 20mph,1/4" of rain and it lasted only 3hours and the skies are clear as a bell.I told y'all not to worry about the weather! I can't believe y'all bailed out on account of that wimp-a$$ storm. :D
Tell me, guys - just what is it with these wildlife officers? Hidin' in the bushes and such "surveilling" a bunch of bowhunters? Are they that hard-up to issue a citation that they've got to even waste time with bowhunters? [/b]
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 10, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
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I called Mike this afternoon and he said they barely even knew the storm had passed through, winds at 20mph,1/4" of rain and it lasted only 3hours and the skies are clear as a bell.I told y'all not to worry about the weather! I can't believe y'all bailed out on account of that wimp-a$$ storm. :D
Tell me, guys - just what is it with these wildlife officers? Hidin' in the bushes and such "surveilling" a bunch of bowhunters? Are they that hard-up to issue a citation that they've got to even waste time with bowhunters? [/QB][/QUOTE]
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 10, 2007, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: steveB. on September 10, 2007, 01:24:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 10, 2007, 01:42:00 PM
I don't know, Tim, after the opener I don't hunt weekends much (except special days - ends, starts, etc.) but shoot me a PM and tell me what/when/where/etc. you are talking about when you say floating through the Croatan - I might be interested.
Post by: STOBBER on September 10, 2007, 08:55:00 PM
Kinda wierd getting my license checked by guy's that still have a drivers permit (LOL)!!!
It seems they have a lot of guy's riding thru and shooting from the bed of thier trucks.....i think that's why the officers were in stealth mode.
Post by: ber643 on September 11, 2007, 07:21:00 AM
Post by: STOBBER on September 11, 2007, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: ncboman on September 13, 2007, 04:13:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 13, 2007, 07:41:00 AM