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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: The Night Stalker on March 15, 2014, 09:57:00 AM
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I have done it several times. I flew once and had a bad experience with a layover and gear. Driving from NC takes two days and your beat by the time you get there.
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Tim... I'll be driving out. Stay in touch.
Wayne
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I'm driving 2,200 miles to Alberta to hunt moose this fall.
Also driving 1,300 miles to bear hunt in New Brunswick in June.
I've done 1,500-1,600 for elk in Co and WY 4 times.
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Wayne, I hiked some rough wilderness yesterday with the dogs. Still a bunch of snow in places but it is melting. 15 mores days to put in for the draw.
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Not me! I drive plenty for other stuff though.
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I drive 8 hours to the NE corner of Nevada, and I live in Reno! Everything is far away here.
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24 hours of driving for me but always bring a buddy or two along to share in the driving task and split expenses.
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I'll be driving, alone or with a partner, that shall be determined later. I just drove nearly 1,000 miles each way for a hog hunt in Georgia this January and I will do it again. Had a great time.
Driving gives you a lot of time for reflection and thought.
ChuckC
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I have to drive to the neighboring county, does that count?
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I'd rather fly to Alberta but I don't know how to deal with 1-2 moose if my buddy and I connect.
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I have often pondered that point. Now what do I do !
CHuckC
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My brothers and I always drive when we go hunt out west. For years we headed out to Colorado for Elk and Deer, taking a 12 X 16 wall tent, and drove as far back in the boonies as we could. We have also made trips to New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana chasing Deer, Elk, Antelope, and upland game.
From my experience and perspective driving is the only way to go. Hunting the animals are just one part of the overall memories we make.
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I'll be driving to the Oregon coast in 2015. It will be with my best friends, so I'm not dreading it at all.
Jake
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Driving is all part of the trip to me. Granted, it's much easier now that I am retired and don't have to push it like I used to. But even when I worked I much preferred to drive. Flying and all the hassles associated with it take up a good day on each end of the trip anyway.
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We do it. Drive from Arkansas to Siverthorne, CO. Spend the night then on to Steamboat the next morning. Hike into camp by mid afternoon. We also have three folks (this year 4) to share in driving duties so it's not too bad.
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Yepper. Driven to CO many times. Doing it again this year. Driving to KS to hunt whitetails at 18hrs is nothing compared to the drive to CO.
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I have about a 30 minute drive…grueling.
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Originally posted by centaur:
I have about a 30 minute drive…grueling.
Me too! Or less!
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I'm headed back to CO this year. We're hunting the 3rd week this year. hoping for some rutting activity.
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I did it last year, solo from Miami to Utah 3 days 2400 miles of hard driving each way. I agree with Whip it's part of the fun, but will think twice about doing it again by myself.
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Done the drive to western Colorado 17 times, to Arizona, new mexico, it is part of the trip. Granted when I was in my 20s it was a lot easier, we still drive it straight through but have been considering breaking up the 24hr drive into two days the last few years.
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I am going from Wisconsin to Wyoming by pickup. It will be worth it!
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Not quite cross country, but have driven four times (and will again this year drive) 16 -18 hours for elk hunting in CO.
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I love road trips, especially if hunting is involved.
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Cannot do the driving thing anymore. Jump on a plane in Baltimore in the morning and setting in New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, where ever that same afternoon. All rested and ready to hunt the next day. I gain at least 2 full days hunting by flying over driving and it is cheaper for me. Only set back is the Airport Hassle and getting that great wildgame meat home when you harvest a animal.Should be my year for that elusive AZ ElK Tag. Fingers crossed 15 points.
Take care everyone and travel safe
Randy Chamberlin
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I drove solo (23 hours) last year from WV to CO to elk hunt. Will probably be doing the same this year.
Some people HATE driving, but I rather enjoy it... at least when I can stop and take a walk a couple times a day, eat light and drink plenty of water.
Safe traveling everyone!
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About 1200 mi and 18 hrs to our place in the Bighorn Mtns. WY from WI. Done it a handful of times and not so bad, lots to see along the way (critters) once you get past the Missouri R.
Kris
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Yep, couple of us heading from SC to Colorado for second two weeks of Sept. can't wait.
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I will be driving straight thru this year to CO. be good to see you again Wayne and Tim if you come. Widow
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I will be setting out cross country, about 18 miles as the crow flies!
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Originally posted by Wyostikbo:
I will be setting out cross country, about 18 miles as the crow flies!
That's it... rub it in!
Consider yourself very blessed.
:knothead: :thumbsup:
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Keeping my fingers crossed! GO AZ!
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Word of advise to help those long hauls, books on tape. Just got back from a solo trip to TX, just short of 1500 miles. Have done CO solo also and will do it again. I have a small pop up PU camper so when I get sleepy just pull over and take a nap. On the way back the inverter got a short and I had no heat, 22 degrees and 2 sleeping bags.
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I have to drive to the other side of the COUNTY. :) But come November I will have to drive 800 miles to hunt whitetails.
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I drove two weeks cross country (PA to OR) with the mrs. and ended up in a place where I have a 30 min drive to a general season cow or bull ... its crazy just to type it...
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Originally posted by Shedrock:
Originally posted by centaur:
I have about a 30 minute drive…grueling.
Me too! Or less! [/b]
I'm with these two... Doesn't take a long drive for me to hunt elk