Starting this thread up in the hopes that all of us Hill style shooters can get together and map out a location and date for the next gathering.
There've been some good suggestions already like Texas javelina, Louisiana deer etc...
What does everyone think? Where should we go and what should hunt?
Wow, I can't wait to see this one unfold! 2013 looked to be a great gathering!
I suggested Louisiana, but would definitely be in for Texas.
both sound good to me will definatley make the next one. What about arkansa? might be able to hunt deer, hogs and squirrel with little bowfishing. would suggest he in illinois but really expensive for out of state tags.
I'm going to start putting away a few $$$ every week just in case it's javelina in Texas. I'd love to try and make it to that hunt.
I forgot to mention that I could organize whitetails up here in Canada. The travel and austere conditions may deter people but I could pretty much guarantee we wouldn't see another soul in the woods as well as some good small game and grouse opportunities while you're out chasing bucks in true wilderness.
Will be watching this! You guys have encouraged me to get my first Hill style bow.
Northern Mist Classic 52#@28".
hope to be able to make this one!
Ross could you elaborate on some details, sounds very interesting.
Is there public hunting land?
Primitive camping?
What is your preferable time of year?
I guess what is the basic setup behind your thoughts of chasing the Great Ca Wilderness Buck? :) Thanks, Jim
I think that's a great suggestion Ross, Iv' never been to Canada and I'm only some 2 1/2 hours away. I take it we wouldn't have to hire a guide as a guessed of your citizenship? :dunno:
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I've been looking forward to this thread!
TX or LA both sound good. Would enjoy going to Canada as well.
Yea I have heard of some good public land for deer in LA and I think the outa state tags are cheap. Pretty much for Javis we will have to pay. But the license for texas is only $40 for hogs and javis and other small game.
My brother is javalina hunting this coming weekend at a ranch south of San Antonio. He is going to get me as much info about the ranch. I know he is paying $125 a day for a 3 day hunt.
Sounds good Dragonheart. May have a better chance for good weather in Tx
If small game isnt out of the question, there are several states with large populations of rabbits, possibly a bunny round up. Lots of action, as well as possible successes. All game is big game when you do it Hill style.
I like the javi idea, but Canada sounds cool.
I'll make this one !!!!
Guys,
I'll throw this out here, but not sure that anyone would be interested in it.
There are thousands upon thousands of public acres in Virginia. I'm thinking national forest.
I could help with the High Knob area of Wise and Scott Counties, or the huge amount of public land in Bath Co., Virginia.
Timing wise, though, would need to be sometime in October. Deer, turkey, bear, and squirrels would all be in-season at that time.
Just a head's up, Virginia has that silly no hunting on Sunday law.
I would do whatever needed to help. I intend to make the next one. If anyone wants to consider Virginia further, I'll check on non-resident fees.
Ken
Ken
I like Moleman's Idea. If we could find a real good rabbit hide, and I mean real good rabbit population, the shooting could be fast and furious. Whats more fun than lots of shooting potential?Possibly a deer,rabbit combo.
Dave, since im kind of a small game junkie, i couldnt help but throw that out there. I love chasing tree rats, and even though i come home empty handed a lot, i still get plenty of shooting opps., and thats kinda what i was thinking about for everyone...plenty of shooting opps. Besides that, pan fried rabbit in a big ole C.I skillet with gravy, or stew in a dutch oven is hard to beat. :thumbsup:
Right on Paul, I agree 100%. Hey, I wrote a piece about our hunting in Georgia on the 2013 HG hog hunt thread. Also a lengthy piece about my hog hunting and the trad gang at Ocmulgee. Check it out, if you haven't already. I think you;ll like it. :bigsmyl:
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I'm down for the rabbit hunt anywhere or grouse in Canada. But I'll need something to strap my German Shorthairs rear end into as she is now lame in both back legs. Anyone knowing of such a wheeled contraption for a hunting dog (I've already seen the roller skate for foo foo dogs) please let me know.
Interested to see where this ends up.
7 lakes, how old is your GSP? Mine had a lame front leg this season and Dasaquin cleared it up. He acts 5 years younger. Might be worth a try.
I had GSP's in years past. Smart, great companion, universal hunting dogs.Would be great for any bird hunting.
Hey Sporthunter, Lucy is 6 years old. She was born without a pelvic socket for her left leg. Doc said the right now has injury induced arthritis. She was doing just fine with only one hind leg but now she doesn't have a rear leg to limp on. I'll talk to the doc about the Dasaquin. Thanks for the heads up. I'll try anything.
I hope I can get in on the 2014 trip. It was really a bummer not to play in 2013 party since it was just down the road from me a short distance. This is going to be interesting.
TTT....
Hate to see this thread die.
Any more thoughts in the next one?
Of course I like the tx idea. Canada sounds awesome but that is pretty expensive from what I here.
All sounds great, what about missouri, they have ferral hogs, that they want killed, and no liscense or anything? But, I agree with a place where small and large game is there. Would be nice if we could work something out in texas with one of our sponsors.
I know that Mahaska has some great Havalina hunting. They are a sponser here.
After watching the Georgia hunt unfold from afar, I picked up another Hill bow and am interested in 2013's hunt. Javies/hogs I think would make for a fun, inexpensive, and social hunt.
I all ready talked with my wife and will be going to the next one.
How is the decision made on where to go. This would first one I attempt to go to?
How about hogs, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, oppossum, raccoons, and bowfishing in Florida? We could do a special rate for Hill Hunt guys/gals, maybe add a day or two, also(since many will be driving).
We have added a couple properties and can handle more hunters now.
sounds interesting? Would it be more convienant to be in middle of country or no? I don't care I will be thee where ever we have it.
Yep I am already saving my pennies to go.
QuoteOriginally posted by tarponnut:
How about hogs, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, oppossum, raccoons, and bowfishing in Florida? We could do a special rate for Hill Hunt guys/gals, maybe add a day or two, also(since many will be driving).
We have added a couple properties and can handle more hunters now.
One of the best parts of the hunt for me was camping/ shooting/ campfires with these fine folks. Would there be room to accommodate all of this?
Thom
QuoteOriginally posted by tarponnut:
How about hogs, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, oppossum, raccoons, and bowfishing in Florida? We could do a special rate for Hill Hunt guys/gals, maybe add a day or two, also(since many will be driving).
We have added a couple properties and can handle more hunters now.
Set a date...I'm in if at all humanly possible.
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me 2!
I talked to Jim, he doesnt have enough room for 20 of us. Ive hunted with Jim, it would have been fun.
How about a coyote hunt in CO? Could mix in some fishing too and whatever else is in season.
Me too! Especially if we can camp!
I"m in...again, with hopes for better luck this time. Can't wait for this to unfold.
Tim
What about Georgia again?
October 1st here in illinois whitetail, turkey, squirrel is open, and could do bowfishing at same time. We have corps ground Lake shelbyville, with camp grounds and group camp grounds. Not as fun as chasing hogs, and I know the non resident tags are little pricey.
The small game hunting in Canada is OUTSTANDING! My hunting buddy and myself went into Canada out of Sault ste. Marie back in 2006, headed north on 17 and camped in a tent in a campground. The Grouse were like Mice on rice! When you saw one you saw 4, 5, 6 or more most of the time. The bush is THICK and we only saw one other hunter the whole time we were there. him and his wife were hunting Grouse with .22's. I paid $89.16 for a non-resident tag then I'm sure it has went up since then.
Forgot to mention, we used our bows and weren't even questioned at the border about them.
Im seeing a lot of great ideas, but one thing that needs to be considered is the time of yr in conjunction with the hunt, as going North in the harsh winter months is gonna be coooooold (BRRRRRRRRR) with lots of snow.
Timberking, what time of the yr. did you and your buddy go?
February in the south is always nice temp for sure. Still hoping for some javalinas. That country can be break taking.
I agree, February is great because we all are depressed because most Deer season closed and alot of the guys whom do trad stuff for living can break away. so that look's like south for weather. but if we are looking at "pre-season" hunt like august or early september then canada or north might be good as well. Hard to beat hogs or Javy's for the chase and fun.