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I've got land and dogs. Would anyone want to do a small game hunt in GA come January?
I've got primitive camping if people want to camp and we have tons of squirrels and a good many rabbits. Good dogs and I'd like to have a good time.
I'd love it but a little too far to travel.
Where ya located and when in January? I'm interested.
Same! When and what part GA. As long as I can take off I'm in!
I would love to according to the location in GA and the dates. Will definetly keep an eye on this.
Sam- I'm 15 miles from you in Putnam Co.
Edge and MCNSC- Middle GA between Atlanta and Augusta. If enough people want to I'll open it up and we'll throw a little cookout and put together a shoot as well.
I'll be going thru to FL to guide hog hunters for the winter.
Depending on the date, I would be interested.
Irv Eichorst
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I would be interested in trying to arrow a bunny. Let me know if you have some space.
Thanks,
James
Sweet. I do one up here in KS and this will be the 3rd I have hosted and they are a blast. We don't have dogs so we push the heck out of cover. BUT it is a Blast let me tell ya.
Have fun and post picks! Wish I could make it.
My family has a lease in Atkinson county between Pearson and homerville. Ill actually be there again next weekend.
My biggest obstacle will be what weekend it falls on.
(I work every other weekend)
I will not be recovered from surgery by then to do any hunting but hopefully by the first of the year I could help out with the lunch,
this looks pretty interesting. could be a solid weekend adventure. never hunted georgia!
Location sounds great. What about the date? I will be going to the Alafia Rendezvous from Jan. 15 thru 25th. But if timing is right, I want in. Natty, we are too close not to know each other. What part of the county?
What does everyone think of the weekend of 1/4?
Sam- Not sure at all why we haven't met. I live off Harmony Rd between 441 and 44.
Sam if you are over in Eatonton give me a shout out. I have been sitting home the last two months trying to get over this shoulder surgery and it looks like I will be here another month or so unless the doc decides to redo the surgery Friday due to some infection. Natty I live just off 441 north of Eatonton. Probably just a couple miles from you.
1/4 so far sounds good. I hope to meet up with you guys.
EDIT: ill be on duty the fourth but plan on taking off that day. Is this going to be a one day event? Is there a possibility on camping the night before? Local primitive camping would be great.
I'd be up for it. I'm down that way pretty regular.
Alright guys I guess this is actually going to take shape!
Let's settle it down for 1/4. I'll get with my buddies and make sure they are there to run the dogs.
If you want to camp you are more than welcome. You can come in on the 3rd and stay till the 5th with no issues at all. I do have a cabin but no power, no running water, etc. It is tight though. We have an outhouse there. But you are welcome to pitch tents or etc. Big campers really can't get down to the area but small ones and pop ups have no issues.
We'll plan on a big lunch on Saturday and if enough of you want to camp we can work up dinners for Friday and Saturday.
Hey consider me game!
I have a small tent, that will be perfectly fine for me. Ill bring a cooler of deer meat and fish to help with meals. Possibly some grouper fillets.
Is there anything else we could help with? Cups, plates, etc ?
I'll supply the cups, forks plates and etc.
Well get a list going here ASAP. This is going to be epic!
Definitely interested if the dates work. Will be keeping my eye on this post.
I would be interested as well. 1/4 weekend looks open for me.
Man that sounds like fun.
What's the latest on this? Dates are good? Should we get a running list? Maybe put your name and what youll bring? I think if everyone brings a little something it would be a huge help to nattybumppo
Hey there guys- I teach school down in Milledgeville and commute to Athens twice a week. I am pretty new to archery...just went into the woods with a bow for the first time this week. Anyway I'm interested but already have a commitment for the 1/4 wkend.
Chris
I ran into a couple more stick bow folks this weekend who are interested in this as well. Heck, I'll try to make it work any weekend in January!! . Natty are we still gonna pull this together?
Lee as far as I know it is still a go. I am planning to be there at least for the day on Saturday. Will ping Natty on Facebook and let him know folks are asking. :)
Guys,
Yes it is still on.
Here's the sign up or PM me thru here. To let me know you are coming.
https://www.facebook.com/events/455229077921096/
We are working on having some 3d targets as well so we can shoot around some. It's going to be a good time!
Chris (Skarrowfinder) I live here in Eatonton so anytime you have free and would like to get together to shoot and hunt give me a holler man.
GUYS!!! Getting closer. Anyone want to start a food list or schedule?
If any of you that are coming have a Spot 360 hunting chair you could bring I would love to see one and try it out. I know of no other way I would be able to check one out short of ordering one and I don't want to do that just yet.
Thanks!
James
Natty, PM sent.
Directions will be sent out on Jan 1. For planning purposes use Eatonton, GA as the map location. We're about 10 miles +/- from there.
Sam asked about food. So guys let me know. If nothing else or no one else steps up we will have hamburgers and hot dogs on Saturday lunch.
Directions will be sent out on Jan 1. For planning purposes use Eatonton, GA as the map location. We're about 10 miles +/- from there.
Sam asked about food. So guys let me know. If nothing else or no one else steps up we will have hamburgers and hot dogs on Saturday lunch.
James,
So sorry I can't make it down there. I will be looking forward to reading the stories and seeing the photographs.
Joe
Joe- I hope you will join us on another hunt soon. I'm working on a spring hunt I'd like for you to come down for if you could.
I'd be glad to bring my dutch oven and cook up a pot of stew if that sounds good.
James,
That would be great. Let me know what the schedule might be as you are getting it figured out.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Have fun with the rabbits and enjoy the rabbit stew.
Joe
James,
Would love to be there with the crew, but hope to be finishing up my archery season in NC that weekend!
Besides, will be down that way the end of Jan. for the Hill Hog Hunt. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Looking forward to the stories!! :campfire:
JohnHV- That sounds great.
Joe- Will do.
Bob- Yep. Not far off from the Hill hunt is it...
I got clearance from the Mrs.'s Gonna try to make it at least for the day.
Awesome man!!!
OK... Just for those who have never done this before I'll provide a little list of what you need and want to bring.
Food!! Everyone bring something to share.
Water- You will be walking a good bit.
Chaps- Briars... Just remember Brer Rabbit.
Arrows- Lots of them...
Points- We have been shooting field tips but I know a lot of guys who shoot broadheads and judos and blunts.
Camping is available I just need to know who wants to come on Friday so I can be there.
And guys... It's wet. I mean it's flat flooded this weekend. Which is good for us. It'll concentrate the rabbits. But bring mud boots.
I had generally requested before if anyone in attendance could bring a SPOT 360 chair that I would be able to look at. So I just wanted to send out this reminder once again.
Thanks!!!
James
Terry had one at the Wild Things hog hunt. I'm not sure if he's going to be here or not. I don't have one. All I use is the hammock seat that I buy from Simply Traditional.
Just a couple more days! I will be there with my son Luke. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys.
Jerry- Looking forward to seeing you and Luke. Been awhile. Always enjoy sharing a camp fire with you guys.
Alright guys here's the deal. 7:30 AM on Jan 4th we will be meeting at the Ingles on HWY 441 and HWY 16 in Eatonton, GA. My club is approximately 10 mins from there.
If you can't make the 7:30 deadline the directions to the club are as follows:
HWY 441 is a bypass around Eatonton GA. Coming From milledgeville, GA (or south) there is HWY 129 and 44 first where Wal MArt is. Next Road is Glennwood Springs RD. Turn left onto it. When the yellow lines stop (after you cross 2 bridges) look right and you will see my gate. There's a bumper sticker above it stating Murder Creek Bowhunters.
Coming from the north (I-20, Madison, Athens)you will come to A redlight right when you get into eatonton with a gas station on your right. Next light is HWY 16 and Ingles will be on the right. The next light is Glennwood Springs. Turn Right. Same thing... Go to the yellow lines stop. Look right....
Needs- Everyone bring some food and drinks to share.
Bring a chair.
it's going to be good guys. WE will have a fun time.
For those that need the physical address of the Ingles Market for your GPS:
754 Monticello Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024
Thanks Jerry!
Guys it rained all night last night and is still drizzling here today. That's fine for the rabbit hunting but bring MUD BOOTS!!! Or water proof boots. Along with your chaps or double front carhartt's. We've got plenty of parking where it won't matter and I will be carrying you guys back to the hunt on a trailer and polaris ranger. So no need to worry about getting stuck and etc.
Bet all that water was frozen this mornin!! Maybe we should bring ice skates instead of mud boots!!
Can't make it but really looking forward to some stories and pics.
Good luck!
I shouldve been paying attention, this aint too far from home & you know its gonna be a blast, wear your long handles fellers...its gonna be cold.
have fun ya'll.
A great turnout on a chilly morning. it was great to meet some Trad Gangers and see some old friends. A big thank you to James for hosting this fun day.
It was truly a pleasure. I'm going to get my photos together today and get them over here.
But I do have to ask...
How many times can a group of archers shoot at one rabbit...
Sounds like a blast, any pics? :bigsmyl:
Looking forward to the pictures and stories.
James,
Thanks so much for organizing and hosting this hunt.
I don't know about other folks, but an archery hunt for rabbits over a pack of dogs is a rare experience for me. Thanks for the opportunity to share it with my two boys and a great group of guys.
We had a great time!
...and to answer your question I think the count on that last "wascally wabbit" was rabbit 9, archers 0. :archer:
I went and had a great time. James was a gracious host and made this a very nice outing. I got to meet some new friends and say hello to some old ones. My personal score was 2, 1, and 0. That is, 2 rabbits seen, 1 shot taken, 0 hits. This is the first time I have hunted rabbits with a bow. Now, I understand why some of the TG members are so enthusiastic about bowhunting for them.
Justin and I had a great time yesterday as well. Thanks again to James and William. Justin was smiling all the way home. Of course he had to rub it in all the way home about him being 13 and making the only kill of the day and how I missed twice!!! At least he offered me some shooting lessons. We made a great memory yesterday!!
He is not afraid to sling those arrows at a running bunny! It was fun to hang with him as he has a great attitude.
That was really fun and I am glad I made the 3 hour drive. I just had to see how guys hunt rabbits with dogs and now I know. It is possible.
Thanks,
James
I want to thank everyone for coming. It was truly a pleasure. I've read so many of you on here and other forums and it was truly an honor to have you at my place. And it was good to see Jerry and Steve again. I was very proud to be there when Justin shot his rabbit and got one up on his old man. Lee you better find some more rabbits to get even...
JohnHV- William and I counted 12 shots on that ONE rabbit. With no one so much as cutting a hair...
I hope this works but it's a slideshow of all the pictures that Steve posted and mine (hope you don't mind Steve).
http://s267.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman/slideshow/rabbit%20hunt%20trad
I'm already planning next years hunt so stay tuned.
And let me add something personal here. While I am so pleased everyone had fun I learned SO MUCH from all of you. Everyone there was so willing to share tips, tactics, form, everything about trad that it was truly one of the greatest 1 day hunting experiences I have ever had.
Oh and I forgot to mention William found his dog. It turned up about 2 miles away on the paved road this morning. A man called him and the pup was in his yard.
James,
Thanks for letting us know that William's pack is whole again.
It was really bothering me that we couldn't find Evie last night.
Please be sure and thank William and Hunter for working so hard to make this a success.
QuoteOriginally posted by Lee Camp:
Justin and I had a great time yesterday as well. Thanks again to James and William. Justin was smiling all the way home. Of course he had to rub it in all the way home about him being 13 and making the only kill of the day and how I missed twice!!! At least he offered me some shooting lessons. We made a great memory yesterday!!
Man, that's the good stuff right there!
James, thanks for setting up a really cool event. Wish I could have made it!
Thom
It was an awesomely good time!!! Thanks so much James for hosting. Glad William found his pup!