Well, the hogs have had basically 4 months of absolute freedom.
Mike and I went down only a couple times- and we killed one each, so they're fat, dumb, and happy and it's time to think about leaving that cold weather behind and joining us for some fine times around the campfire!
OOOOHHHH, Ain't he PURDY???!!!!!!(the hog, not me)
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We've changed things a little- we now arrive at camp Thursday evening, and the hunt begins early Friday morning, runs through Sunday midafternoon.
All lodging, meals, bottled water, ice, showers, snacks, are provided.
All you need to do is reserve your spot and get there- we charge no trophy fees, no charges for processing we'll show you how to do it or we'll do it for you if you like.
The only other expense is getting to and from, and a 40 dollar three day general license.
The openings I have available are as follows- (and if you don't see your weekend on here, don't panic it just means its full!)
January 20-22 Full
January 27-29th. Full Woody Blackwell clinic too!
Feb 24-26 I have full open 1 slot available
turkey hog combo weekend Apr 13-15 ALL BOOKED
turkey hog combo weekend Apr 27-29 I have four slots. The two booked hunters are a husband-wife so any of you ladies want to drag your husband hunting with him this would be a good weekend to do it!
May 11-13 I have 4 spots this weekend woody Blackwell clinic ( my favorite time to hunt pigs!!)
May 25-27 I've got all six open.
That's it until June!
Call me 678.300.288-three or email me at
rayhammond01@yahoo dot com.
Thanks for looking!
I think I'll have to stop in for breakfast when I'm in the neighborhood...Doc
I think I'll have to stop in for breakfast when I'm in the neighborhood...Doc
I'll be there early Jan.
Great!
Hunting with Ray and Mike is not to be missed.
I am booked for sometime in Feb.
WOOHOO!!!! Cool Beans Ray, Sean and I were sayin' it'd be great to get down there thurs. evening and start hunting early friday. Doug's son Jordan is joining us that weekend in April. Doug said he thought he sent a deposit in for Jordan along with his. Really looking forward to another great weekend and I got me a new "Hambush" bow to waylay a hog with!
I'm really looking forward to the St Jude hunt in March. I'm trying to figure out a way to pack my tipi for the flight to Charleston,SC. If I can get it in the bag with my gear, it will be making the trip with me.
The link you posted isnt working.
I am already looking forward to being there early February. Hoping to have my new Northern Mist classic in time as well, but looking unlikely. Eitherway, going to be fun!
I have a dilema. What bow to bring? I'll probably bring several...actually too many. Oh well.
Looking forward to it!!!
See you in March Mike!!
Bud
Thanks for the heads up !!!!
I fixed the link
I cannot wait to get down there again! I already took the week of off.
I'm looking forward to my March hunt. Gobble Gobble Gobble. =)
Steve, if you don't have it by then, you can fondle mine!
Bring'em all Bud, looking forward to seeing everyone.
For anyone who has not made at least one trip to Ray's... what are you waiting for? Good times !!
Thanks Mike. I may take you up on that. I am actually calling Steve Turay tomorrow and if he has not started my bow yet I plan to make a change or two to it. Just picked up a 73# @ 28 Howard Hill Crocodile. So it will be making the trip to SC with me in February.
Always enjoy the Hog Heaven threads....good luck to all!
Ttt
We will be back for our fourth hunt.
I'm not sure why we keep going back year after year.
I guess we just like great hospitality, great hunting, great laughs, great scenery, and great memories.
Yeah, that must be it.
Save a few for us Ray.
This will be our 4th trip also and for all the same reasons noted above.
Ray, not going to make it this year. But how about saving one of those big (so its eaier to hit) Dumb, (so I can get close enough) Hogs for me next year!
Sure is a great hunt and I really enjoyed it!
Merry Christmas, Jeff
My buddy and I will be there in march.It will be our first trip down.Sounds like it is going to be fun.
Jeff
Good to hear from you buddy
There's plenty of them here when you can make it
My best to you and yours this Christmas!
Thanks for all the kind comments fellas! The friends I've made during these hunts are more precious than gold
ttt for Ontario Longbow!
TTT for NC Don!
Updated
Christmas Eve. Bump
96 days. I can't wait. Not that I'm counting or anything.
He can't help but count cause I keep asking him..."How many days now?"
Only 46 days for me! :bigsmyl:
Just enough time to get real comfortable with the new Hill Crocodile I just bought!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
updated slots left on 12/26
Thats today RAY! Why arent you in a tree like i am right now? 8-)
I was working today biggie!! Wish I was with you believe me!!!
You two, in the same tree?
I'm not sure that's even legal.
Ha ha. You won't recognize either of us
We are mere shadows of our former selves!!!
Hey, Ray. I'll look at the calendar and see if I can fill one of those spots in addition to my June trip. I'll call you soon.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Give my best to Mike.
Joe
Looking forward to seeing you Joe! Happy New Year buddy
QuoteOriginally posted by Red Beastmaster:
You two, in the same tree?
I'm not sure that's even legal.
I don't know if it's legal, but the pure physics of the possibilty is/are mind boggling!
Revised dates tonight
That's a good looking pig Ray!
Hey Steve, does that mean you are on the Feb 10-12 hunt?
Thom
Yes Thom you and Steve are both on that trip
QuoteOriginally posted by sticksnstones:
That's a good looking pig Ray!
Hey Steve, does that mean you are on the Feb 10-12 hunt?
Thom
What Ray said! :bigsmyl:
Look forward to meeting you Thom!
Ok more slots have been booked!
Rayhammond01@yahoo.com
Thanks for looking! It's 66 degrees and sunny tomorrow at hog camp!!!
Dang Ray that's about 40 degrees warmer than it it's gonna be here!
I know, I know.....
It was nineteen Tuesday here in Atlanta and you should have seen the way I dressed you'd have thought it was 59 below zero! We can't handle that stuff here.
Rayman, this weekend will be good, mid 60's with a slight chance of rain...I LOVE IT!
Get em Big!!!!
I've got about 10 guys looking...if you are thinking about one of these slots better get em while they're available...
Ray, have you been telling these guys that I will be there? If they knew I was gonna be there, you should get all booked up!!!!!!!!
Everybody knows "Sharp as a mashed potato" will be there! Yeeehaaaa!!!!
Mike,
Got some newbie turkey hunters coming! It will be fun guiding them, eh?
Oh goodie ! You know how I get about Thunder Chickens !
Updated again
Guys and Girls that hog/turkey combo on APR 27-29 is an awesome weekend as the birds are not henned up all morning they'll bred a few hens an then there looking for more. Should be a great time.
ttt
Deposit paid, TwoTracks Ambush paid for and should ship this week! Looking forward to trying it again in April!
Pete are you joining us?
Steve Turay called me today, new bow is being finished tomorrow and should ship Friday or Monday. That gives me three weeks to "get acquainted" before my hunt. :bigsmyl:
Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rick, I'll be there!
Good Deal!!
Finishing up today Pete.
Awesome Chuck, thanks for the update!
Ah man, I'm gonna be the only guy showing up without an Ambush aren't I? Might have to bring that 70" Hill for contrast.
Looking forward to hunting with you guys again, and hopefully killing some pigs!
Thom
I can fix that for you Thom :goldtooth:
Come see me next Friday,
This is a sneak peak of Pete's pig killer,
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That is a flat out pretty bow you have there Pete.
Nice job Chuck.
George
WOW!
That's my first look at her, needless to say I'm a happy camper!
Looking forward to hunting with you again too Thom!
QuoteOriginally posted by petertschantz:
Looking forward to hunting with you again too Thom!
I'm looking forward to it too! I'll be there in a few weeks to do some scouting and doing some quality control tests on Ray's cooking :)
I'll post my adventures when I get back!
Thom
kewl! sent you a PM
Just picked up the Ambush from the PO.
She's even prettier in person!
I'll get some pics up in a new thread later!
Peter that's a pretty bow bud!
Thanks Ray! She's petite and curvy - hard combo to beat...
Hoping to put it to good use at your place!
So how did last weekend's hunt go?
see thread Jeremiah Boswell and Gil Verwey's thread What a Week!
There is now an opening for the April 13-15 weekend. I'm not going to be able to make it, so if someone is looking for a hunt at Ray's, and a great groups of guys to hunt with - contact Ray.
I'll be there one week from today!
We are getting ready for the end of March!
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