The 7th Annual Southern Indiana Bowhunt is scheduled for October 24-27th in Jackson Washington State Forest in Southern Indiana. Please go here for all the information: 7th Annual Southern Indiana Bowhunt (http://sticknstring.webs.com/2013southerninbowhunt.htm)
This always proves to be a fun time and we have even killed a couple deer over the years. It should be a fantastic time of the year to spend a weekend in the woods. All are welcome.
Had a great time last yr. so this yr. is a must do.
My calender is marked and looking forward to another great gathering. :thumbsup:
Cool. I had fun too. Can't wait for some cooler weather.
Isn't that a little later than usual? I could make that.
Yes it is. This will be my main bowhunting getaway for the year so I wanted some good deer movement if possible. The earlier dates seem to come with warm temps which are great for camping but not as great for hunting. They should be firing up for the rut by then I hope.
Firing up..??...Darren will be,right? :D
Will be there Thursday ..maybe Wednesday evening...
If, ya haven't been, y'oughta..!!
I assume Darren will be there. Haven't gotten fer sure confirmation.
Wow this looks pretty fun. Add in a little self bow action and I don't think it could be more appealing. I have never hunted whitetail deer so this would be a dream hunt to me. I'm not sure if I could pull this off yet but I will have to look into this some more if you don't mined a tag along.
Pretty sure im gonna be there, prob just friday night thru sunday but its only like 2 hrs from cincinnati. Talked to my dad yesterday about it and hes in i think. should be cooler than years past and we may even get a little pre rut action.
lookin forward to it!
I've thinking about this hunt and wondering if the wheels had started to roll. Checking the calendar now!
I have this awesome little sinewed osage bow that I am hoping to have done for the hunt. It's made only with minimal handtools, and has a squirrel rawhide string. I'm gonna shoot some stone tipped cane arrows out of it too. It's as primitive as I have gotten.
Meril is looking forward to it, need Stiks,Burnt,Rob,Mike,Troy....etc...to chime in.
C'mon twitchstick; we have an open door, er uhm; woods policy. Everyone is Welcome ...as long as you wanna have fun !!
Bring an appetite for laughs, food, fun, and you have your ticket in hand!
Did someone say John was wearing a squirrel rawhide string bikini?
If that's what you want Robbie :) Bring your pink arrows...K?
Hey...stop it!!...you guys ...
Put that picture back, John...
Thoughts and legs like that'll scare'm all away...
Headed to McCormick's Creek in the A.m. for a bit of tiny camper time...
Is it October , YET...??
Sounds like fun I'm gonna check my work schedule and try to make it down.
Billy in 2011. I can't remember if he had the squirrel loincloth on or not. I'm pretty sure it's Rob's turn this year. Isn't that right Rob?
I wore it in '09 I think. Stiff chafing.
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Last year, minus the loin cloth. I think Kris (Stiks-n-Strings) is wearing it though.
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Yea, he is. Look at that smile. He likes chafing.
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THAT guy ain't right.... (u-pick, which :D )
Was on the White River this past Friday, saw two does, tons o'squirrels and other assorted critters; the Bald Eagle does not count as
'assorted'. :thumbsup:
The weather here in Indiana yesterday made me feel like opening day should be tomorrow!
Hmmmm, in my neck of the woods, sounds fun. Just may have to join y'all if the schedule works out.
Mark
TTT
I would love to make this one, wish it was a week later as I will be in Ohio and a lot closer than I will be that weekend!! Best of luck guys! I always love reading the stories afterward! Shawn
I need to make it over there sometime. Maybe this will be the year. Looks like a lot of fun!
Jason
I'm requesting that Friday off from work. Should be able to make it atleast one night.
Rob
I was just down ther over Labor Day weekend guys. Been dry the last month and acorns are staring to fall off. Did some squirrel hunting with my 80 year old grandfather who still loves to small game hunt more then anyone I know. Drove to the annual camping spot on Monday evening. Looks the same. Saw some deer right off the park on 39 as well. I'll prob hunt our family farm/lease that weekend but ill def come into camp. Always a blast.
Didn't get to make last years hunt due to the wifes work schedule. Hopefully it want get in the way this year.
Glad to see the hunt has been moved back. Not much fun sweating while hunting.
Troy
Well John,
I just found out that I'm going to be in the Indy area the week of Oct. 21st for a business trip. I'll have to see if I can extend it out and make this gathering. Don't know if I'll be able to hunt but it would be fun to just be there for the company.
--Steve
OK here's who has told me they are coming and when:
John (me) - Wednesday night
Mike (bro) - Wednesday Night
Steve Russell - Thursday
Brent - Friday
I confirmed that Stiks can't come since he up and moved to Montana to be a coal miner there. Dang, talk about drastic measures to get away from us huh?
I assume Billy you'll be there.
Bona?
Rob?
Troy?
Moleman?
Who else? Let's get a role call.
I might not be able to make it til Fri night or Sat.
What about Americanhunter7?
I'm off this weekend, not next, so looks like I'm out. Should have managed my PTO time better.
:(
Wow! I just realized its next weekend. I need to get some stuff together.
I'm planning on being there too! I've got vacation scheduled from the 24th through November 4th. Can't wait to see you guys!
John, John..ASSUME.. really????
Will be a short trip for me this year. Be in Friday...before sun down!!
Job change did happen and ...tell ya'll then.
Meril is a Friday, as well.
Moleman ?? You in??
10 day forecast says clear and cold. Perfect early rut weather if you ask me. The bucks ought to be running through those saddles a few times a day. We need to be there when they do!
https://www.google.com/#q=10+day+forecast+bloomington+in
...oughta be lively 'round the fire..
Well all my stuff is laid out ready for heading down tonight. I hope to get out of here early today and be able to see to set up camp. Bro Mike is gonna be down tonight also. I got a new zero degree bag and Mike has the little buddy heater primed for keeping the tent warm. See y'all down there!
I may leave a little early for work tonight to stop by and say hi to everyone who is planning on arriving early. John and others planning on coming.
The Forestry inside the camping area, and in some of the trails in some spots is a mess. The Forest Service is currently logging and recently tore down one of the older shelter areas. The area where we usually set up is still pristine though.
Also the policy on the wood that the Forestry sells is only available between Monday-Friday during their business hours which I believe is from 8:30-4:30.
I'm planning on coming out tomorrow evening after I catch a few Zzzz's from having to work tonight, but have a feeling that it's gonna be a COLD weekend which will be a HUGE change from SIBH's from the past. Can't wait to chat with everyone old and new who can make it out. Safe travels to all who are coming and hope to meet and share camp with some new TGer's to the SIBH.
I'll be there Saturday night to hang in camp for a while.
Me and a friend will drive up Saturday morning.
Will camp for Saturday night, but probably hunt private land nearby on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Other than that, I am looking forward to some cool and hopefully quiet weather....
John, did you just say Mike is bringing a little buddy to warm him. Wow see you and everyone else. Friday
Mike and John were in camp last night...burnt & Billy will be Friday arrivals...Meril sometime Saturday...
it ain't too late til it's over...c'mon down!!
Looks like it ain't gonna happen for me again this year. :knothead:
Opened my big mouth and took on too many furniture builds for Christmas presents. :banghead:
I had hoped I would be far enough along to break free for a couple days, but as usual there always seems to be certain things you can't rush.
Troy
Looking like I may only get to stop by and visit, due to work related things.....even though I'm supposed to be on vacation. I'll try and swing by Saturday afternoon and say hi. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Any updates for us poor folks that couldn't make it? :archer:
I talked to Darren Shue on friday evening as he drove to the hunt. He encouraged me to call in sick and join you guys. Not long after that he told me to make sure my "Bighorn" recurve that he covets was willed to him. My "Spidey" senses went off and I decided work might be a safer bet for me. Good luck and have fun.
Just got unpacked a little bit ago. We had a great hunt and saw more deer than ever. The later hunt and cold weather sure helped. I mmmisssed twice on Friday night. One at a 2 year old 6 and once at a doe. I have no excuses other than I suck.
I went back to the same spot last night and got busted by a doe at 5 yards just as I was drawing on her. The next one walked the same way which allowed me to plan my draw better and when she popped out from behind a tree, I took my shot. A short blood trail led to this doe.
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I shot her with my Tradgang Bowyer's Bench swap bow from last year. It was made by Jess Stuart and is 47# at 27". I was shooting GT carbon blems with 190 Ribteks up front. My brother and our friend Dave checked her in online and then boned her out to save us a tough drag over the knobs.
We also had some great times in camp. I think this is all the folks that came:
John and Mike Scifres (Indy)
Dave Cleary (Indy)
Brent "Burnt" Wakeland (Greenfield)
"Billy" Kellums (Kokomo)
Kris "Stiks-n-Strings" McDonald (Petersburg via Montana)
Darren "Hackbow" Shue (St. Louis, MO)
Steve Russell (Moscow, ID)
Roland "tecum-tha" Scheeff d his friend Steve
John "americnhunter7" Reichenbacker
John Herron
John "laxbowman" Shue
Let me know if I forgot anyone. I have some more pics but they'll have to wait. Thanks to everyone for making this a great hunt!
Congrats John...
One of these days I'll get back... I'd fully planned on being there and I was scheduled to speak at church this weekend... had a band concert moved to Friday night and a Seniors seminar at church on Saturday...
Seems like that always happens to me the weekend you plan...
Good people and great times!
Jonathan
Home and unpacked.
Got in Friday afternoon..cool, wonderful weather and better campfire times were had !
LARGE cots, tiny sips and huge laughter were the soup dejour..
IF, ya missed out..we will be back at this again next year!
Load yer mag..er um; quiver full, and carry a
spare !!
Congrats,John...you earned that deer!
Congrats John! I'm happy to hear that you had a second (or third, or fourth) chance. :) Wish I could have been there for it.
It was a fun way to end a business trip and I really enjoyed getting to visit with old friends and make new ones as well. What a great group of people. The only downside to the whole thing was I felt sorry for the people had to sit next to me in the plane. :) After two days in camp, I smelled strongly of campfire and even though I washed up at the airport and changed clothes, I'm sure that it was noticeable. It was worth it though.
--Steve
It was a good time, like always, when is it not pouring rain. My friend Steve also enjoyed the camp and the good times around the fire. Weather was very nice for this time of year and the hunting was good, too.
Only wish it lasted longer.
Great to see everyone again and meet a couple new ones. This trip was more fun than should be allowed by law. Happy for John that he had enough arrows to finish the job and always grateful for the outfitting. Pretty sure this was best campfire story time ever. At least the funniest. The fact that we found time to hunt and as a group saw more deer than ever amazes me.
And really burnt...longer? I need the recovery time.
Congrats John........nice job.