Post by: citori on December 04, 2006, 09:28:00 AM
thanks
citori
Post by: John Krause on December 04, 2006, 11:07:00 AM
Post by: Huntschool on December 04, 2006, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: citori on December 04, 2006, 11:56:00 AM
That would be fine....I am game for about anything!!!
Bruce,
Hope to see ya there!!
NOW.....there were 16 votes for the 3/3/07 date. I was not one of them..LOL, but with me being there that makes 17 that SHOULD be there minimum. Lets hear from all of ya....that way I know who is gonna be here.
Lets keep this toward the top till everyone has a chance to see the post.
thanks
citori
Post by: Dave Bulla on December 04, 2006, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: gwhunter on December 04, 2006, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: Lefty on December 04, 2006, 06:33:00 PM
Chris
Post by: skeaterbait on December 04, 2006, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: Benha on December 04, 2006, 06:40:00 PM
Post by: John3 on December 04, 2006, 07:25:00 PM
John III
Post by: T-Mac on December 04, 2006, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: Matty on December 04, 2006, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: waknstak IL on December 04, 2006, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: talvey on December 05, 2006, 12:53:00 AM
Post by: citori on December 05, 2006, 09:57:00 AM
Millers Motor lodge
Twin oaks
Barrets resort
Chiona landing
These are the four options that come to mind as far as lodging.
There are also a lot of "primitive" camping spots available. The improved camping areas are closed that time of year.
We need to see what we want to do as a group....camp or stay in a cabin/motel/hotel.
I think that at least 3/4 places listed above have cabins available.
Lets decide what we want to do.
Camp or Lodging??????
I assume that we will meet up Friday evening/night the 2nd of march(I can be at there by 3:30PM), and end on Sunday the 4th. I can hunt Sunday till dark if some of you want to.
thanks
citori
Post by: BobinTN on December 05, 2006, 06:00:00 PM
My first vote is for cabins.
Second vote for camping.
It's all good.
Can't wait.
Post by: mobiltoy on December 05, 2006, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: Onestringer on December 05, 2006, 07:08:00 PM
Scott
Post by: tmccall on December 05, 2006, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: Onestringer on December 05, 2006, 10:20:00 PM
Scott
Post by: tmccall on December 05, 2006, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: NightHawk on December 05, 2006, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: citori on December 06, 2006, 09:47:00 AM
Yes....the corp at Wappapello knew of about 300 hogs killed/trapped last year. That is just what people told them about. The hog population is growing and expanding as we speak.
I shot 3 last year myself....140# boar, 160# sow, and 250# sow. They were all with a gun.....but I plan to fix that little problem!!!
Now....I cant promise you a hog.....but it will be a good time...LOL :^)
I plan to set up several bait stations right after archery season.....(If anyone that is close can help that would be great) to try to get more of a pattern to the hogs. They move around a lot when pressured....so I will keep up to date on hog movement and sightings.
All anybody from out of state needs is a desire to hunt and equipment!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: gwhunter on December 06, 2006, 11:07:00 AM
Post by: ironrhino on December 06, 2006, 11:50:00 AM
Post by: gifford on December 06, 2006, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: Huntschool on December 06, 2006, 02:14:00 PM
Post by: rh44mag on December 06, 2006, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on December 06, 2006, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: NightHawk on December 06, 2006, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: rh44mag on December 06, 2006, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: ksbowman on December 06, 2006, 11:09:00 PM
Post by: citori on December 07, 2006, 10:01:00 AM
As far as the population all I can say is that I killed some last year (when I was hunting them) and saw them while hunting several times. They are in pockets and you just have to scout like hunting anything else. The guys that are after them have some success. A lot of them are killed by guys deer hunting. They are there....just gotta get on em....BUT it is not Texas;^)
I am going to put out bait stations after archery season is over (over on 1/15/07). I am going to use plastic pipe feeders. 100' roll is @$25 and use corn as bait. THe cheapest I have found it is $4 for 50#. I am also going to try using fish carcasses as a bait method.(littlefeathers suggestion from last year) I would like to set up @ 10 different stations. I will bait using both my boat to access from the lake and also pack in bait using my backpack. I might also use horses to pack in some bait!!! Depends on the situation.
For the guys that have offered to help setup bait stations....that would be great. We will need to set them up ASAP after Jan. 15th. If the hogs start hitting them 50# of corn will not last long. They will have to be checked on a weekly basis. This is also a double edged sword.....this is public land and any bait station can be hunted by anyone......so the longer the stations are out the better the chance that it will be found/hunted by others........
Any help from the guys that are located close would be great!!!!
lodging should NOT be a problem!!! Millers has both cabins and rooms. They will be able to handle all of us them some!!! If you want to call them and get rates I will look up the number. It would be my suggestion because it is centrally located to the hunting.
It is Millers Motor Lodge....Wappapello Missouri phone# 573-222-8579
thanks
citori
Post by: Tom Leemans on December 07, 2006, 03:31:00 PM
Post by: Huntschool on December 07, 2006, 04:15:00 PM
Oh, wait..... first weekend in March, ya all will still be shoveling snow..... LOL
Post by: Budog56 on December 07, 2006, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: gwhunter on December 08, 2006, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: rh44mag on December 08, 2006, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: gifford on December 08, 2006, 09:43:00 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on December 08, 2006, 03:24:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on December 10, 2006, 06:58:00 AM
So is Millers Lodge going to be base camp? If so, I will call and make my reservations.
Citori, you are a good man (assumption on the man part as I don't know you) and putting a lot of time and effort in to this, my thanks. AND, if you want to setup PayPal account, or something similar, when you start the baiting stations, I will be glad to buy a few bags of corn for the cause, my buddy says the same. I would offer to come and help but I am about 6.5 hours away.
Post by: citori on December 11, 2006, 09:35:00 AM
I do not have a PayPal account, but that is ok. I have a couple other guys that are gonna help me set out bait stations. BUT....thank you for the offer.
It should be a great time. Looks like we are gonna have guys from SEVERAL different states!
thanks
citori
Post by: citori on December 13, 2006, 09:29:00 AM
How many buddies are you all gonna have? Just trying to get a better idea of turn out so I can know how many spots we are gonna need.
Here is what I came up with.
Skeaterbait
Gifford
Just learnin
Hunt School
KSbowman
BobinTN
Mobiltoy
Onestringer
tmccall
NightHawk
gwhunter
Bowdaddy
JDS3
Lefty
WaknstakIL
Matty
Talvey
T-Mac
thanks
citori
Here is my Phone # again if anyone has ???
573-614-2725
Post by: Lefty on December 13, 2006, 06:13:00 PM
Thanks!!
Chris
Post by: skeaterbait on December 13, 2006, 06:58:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on December 15, 2006, 09:39:00 AM
Post by: ArcticArcher on December 15, 2006, 02:20:00 PM
May have buddy with me who shoots with wheels
Post by: talvey on December 15, 2006, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: talvey on December 15, 2006, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: T-Mac on December 15, 2006, 06:40:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on December 15, 2006, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: citori on December 18, 2006, 09:49:00 AM
later
citori
Post by: rh44mag on December 18, 2006, 02:55:00 PM
Post by: PeterT on December 18, 2006, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: gifford, MO on December 18, 2006, 10:29:00 PM
Post by: T-Mac on December 18, 2006, 11:12:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on December 19, 2006, 06:46:00 PM
I am really looking forward to this, it will be my warm up for the Texas hog hunt I am taking two weeks later.
Post by: Onestringer on December 20, 2006, 12:27:00 AM
Thanks,
Scott
Post by: Dave Bulla on December 20, 2006, 02:07:00 AM
I'm still a definite maybe for the hunt but it's sounding like it's gonna be a real hoot so I'd sure like to get in on it. Maybe a deposit on a cabin is just the sort of incentive I need to commit eh?
Post by: citori on December 20, 2006, 09:39:00 AM
I talked to my buddy with the airplane this past weekend. He said that it would be no problem to do a little scouting using his plane! That should allow me to have an idea of where hogs are staying.
I am not going to be around the computer from 12:30 today untill 8:00am on the 3rd of January!!! I will try to check in a time or two in there, but I dont have a computer at home....only at work...LOL.
SO.....dont think I have forgotten about the hunt!!!!!!
Once again if you need to contact me during that time call my cell phone. 573-614-2725 If you have any questions do not hesitate to give me a call!
thanks
citori
Post by: ksbowman on December 25, 2006, 10:08:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on December 26, 2006, 12:01:00 PM
Post by: PeterT on December 26, 2006, 06:09:00 PM
Please put "MO Hog" in the subject line, thanks.
[email protected]
Post by: rh44mag on January 02, 2007, 09:14:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 03, 2007, 09:43:00 AM
I got two new reports of hog activity and recent kills. They are in two different areas. A buddy went and looked at one of the hogs and it was a LARGE boar killed by a guy squirel hunting with a 22. The others area there have been three killed by a guy with a rifle.
I would love to share a cabin with someone if they will tolerate a guy that snores a bit :D :D
Lets keep the post toward the top if we can.
Its good to be back
citori
Post by: citori on January 04, 2007, 04:22:00 PM
lets keep this up top....where did all the excitement go???
later
citori
Post by: ranger 3 on January 04, 2007, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on January 04, 2007, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: ksbowman on January 04, 2007, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: mobiltoy on January 04, 2007, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on January 05, 2007, 09:46:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 05, 2007, 10:31:00 AM
I hope guys are starting to get reservations at millers!
mobiltoy...sorry I missed you. The sign you saw is pretty typical of what I see. We also see wallows, rooting, trails, tracks....etc
The hogs are here just gotta put time in the woods to get em!!!!!
running tally of hunters...lets start with me
#1 just repost the number with you/your group added in each post.....that should give us a running tally!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: T-Mac on January 05, 2007, 10:42:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 05, 2007, 11:35:00 AM
#4
each guy just needs to add his number to the total and keep a running total on their post....that way the last post has the total number
thanks
citori
Post by: mobiltoy on January 05, 2007, 12:45:00 PM
Post by: BobinTN on January 05, 2007, 01:26:00 PM
That is 8.
Post by: tmccall on January 05, 2007, 01:29:00 PM
That makes the number 12.
Post by: T-Mac on January 05, 2007, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 05, 2007, 02:26:00 PM
That makes 15 and possibly 16
Post by: tmccall on January 05, 2007, 07:06:00 PM
Post by: NightHawk on January 05, 2007, 08:33:00 PM
that makes 18 or 19
Post by: Lefty on January 06, 2007, 08:59:00 AM
Chris
Post by: T-Mac on January 06, 2007, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on January 08, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 09, 2007, 09:04:00 AM
This is an open invitation hunt for free range hogs!!!!! All you need is a bow(preferably a trad bow...but if you have a buddy that has wheels I wont hold it against ya too bad...LOL)and a desire to hunt hogs and have a good time!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Budog56 on January 09, 2007, 11:12:00 AM
Post by: Budog56 on January 09, 2007, 11:15:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 09, 2007, 11:29:00 AM
We are EAST of KC....LOL
Snakes.....in March the weather could be 30 or it could be 75!!!!! or it could be BOTH from Friday to Sunday!!! Gotta love SEMO weather!
snakes should not be an issue.....never had a problem with them even in the summer....BUT anything is possible. I would not worry about it myself.
later
citori
Post by: Huntschool on January 09, 2007, 11:35:00 AM
Wis ya all the best of luck.
Citori: I'll get over there one of these days. Did ya get the gun fixed?
Post by: Benha on January 09, 2007, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 09, 2007, 01:00:00 PM
yup.....where ya at in Kentucky????
tell me where and ill tell ya how to get here!!! I figure you will cross at wyckliff ky????
If you are crossing at Wyckliff go across Ohio river then Mississippi toward Charleston till you hit HY60 then west past Sikeston,Dexter then @20 more miles to the T highway exit and head north about 10 miles and Millers Motor lodge will be on the right!
Huntschool...we will get together when ya have a chance!!! negative on the gun....have not tried....been busy hunting!!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Benha on January 09, 2007, 03:57:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on January 09, 2007, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: aarrow on January 11, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 11, 2007, 09:09:00 AM
Millers motor lodge will be where we are staying. It is located off T highway at Wappapello Lake!
thanks
citori
Post by: aarrow on January 11, 2007, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 11, 2007, 09:55:00 AM
you do not need any license to hog hunt here in MO. So the cost is whatever it takes for you to get here and stay in a motel and eat!!!!!
It is all free range hogs. We are staying at millers motor lodge, and that is at wappapello MO.
If you go to the bottom of this page you will see "this topic comprises 7 pages"....just click on 1 then read it then 2 then read it etc.....ALL INFO is included in those 7 pages.
If you have more ??? just PM me and we will talk!!
thanks
citori
Post by: aarrow on January 11, 2007, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 11, 2007, 10:58:00 AM
Some of the hogs would be easier to get to by boat! I will scout some by boat and bait some by boat. WHo is gonna bring one along???
This will also be a full moon so if it is clear there is the possibility of some night hunting.
Everyone should be able to hunt however they please. Stand(bring climber if you wanna stand hunt), stalking, pushing thickets, wallows, food plots, trail....etc
thanks
citori
Post by: citori on January 11, 2007, 11:04:00 AM
If you can get to Wappapello ANY TIME in there come on!!!!
Also....anyone need a room mate for the weekend??? Thought about stayin at my house in Dexter but then I would miss out on a LOT of good times and good people!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: aarrow on January 11, 2007, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: T-Mac on January 11, 2007, 04:02:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 11, 2007, 04:47:00 PM
Me and my compadres will be rolling in sometime Friday.
Citori, is there anything setup that we could sneek in to Friday for a bit of night hunting. Something close that would be a quick drive and short walk?
Post by: Budog56 on January 11, 2007, 11:11:00 PM
SO does night hunting involve lights etc.?? and how big of a boat do ya need?
Seth
P.S. I think my old man is leaning closer and closer on going.No guarantees yet. but that would make me +2
Post by: citori on January 12, 2007, 09:20:00 AM
I should have a bait station or two set up close that we could hunt. I also know of several closer ag fields and a couple trails that would allow easy hunting friday night if some want.
You cannot use lights to hunt anything except treed coons....so only natural light!!!
I have a fairly large boat, but anything from 14'up should work. The lake has ramps all over so most of the runs in a boat would be @ a mile or less. Also a boat would allow getting some hogs out with less work....it is downhill toward the lake and uphill (usually) toward the roads!!!
later
citori
Post by: gwhunter on January 12, 2007, 10:02:00 AM
Ben/gwhunter
Post by: Onestringer on January 12, 2007, 01:13:00 PM
Bummer
Scott
Post by: OzarkRamblr on January 12, 2007, 08:43:00 PM
Citori if you need a hand with any of the labor give me a holler I sent ya a PM with my info.
Shane
Post by: OzarkRamblr on January 12, 2007, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: ksbowman on January 13, 2007, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on January 13, 2007, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Lefty on January 14, 2007, 08:32:00 AM
Post by: tmccall on January 15, 2007, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: Deerhntr on January 15, 2007, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on January 15, 2007, 11:18:00 PM
So guys if it's not too late count me in! I'm in Indiana anyone need a ride? , maybe share the fuel expenses and a room?
Post by: rh44mag on January 16, 2007, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 16, 2007, 09:08:00 AM
I would be happy to room with ya....
thanks
citori/Nathan
Post by: Deerhntr on January 16, 2007, 12:45:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on January 16, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
Thanks for the info via PM.
I'll look into making the trip for some pig chasing. Perhaps I can bring afriend or two. I'll bring a tent in case ther is no room in the Inn.
Post by: NightHawk on January 16, 2007, 11:21:00 PM
I'm planning on going.
Post by: Voodoofire1 on January 17, 2007, 08:52:00 AM
Post by: BobinTN on January 17, 2007, 02:35:00 PM
Ph: 270-798-9571
email: [email protected]
Post by: citori on January 17, 2007, 02:51:00 PM
Will start putting out bait the first weekend of february. Going to TX on annual hog hunt last of month so wont be here that weekend. If anyone wants to help out that Saturday or sunday that lives close the 3 and 4th of Feb. I will be busy baiting!!!!
I am getting some pretty good reports of hogs/sign in 3 different/new areas. Will go check em out this weekend. Plus my normal honey holes!!! Also spent a bit of time on net looking at aerial photos and topo maps and found some new thickets and funnels to check out.
Ill keep you posted and try to take some pics this weekend.
later
citori
Post by: gwhunter on January 18, 2007, 07:58:00 AM
I am pretty sure I can help on Sat the 3rd. But let me confirm. I'll get back with you.
gwhunter/Ben
Post by: T-Mac on January 19, 2007, 01:27:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 19, 2007, 02:29:00 PM
Mobiltoy is gonna be here for that weekend as of now.
thanks
citori
Post by: ibohuntwhitetails on January 19, 2007, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on January 20, 2007, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 22, 2007, 09:08:00 AM
All the info is in the 9 pages of this post....LOL
It is the corp of engineers/university forest state land around Wappapello Lake MO.
We are meeting/staying at Millers Motor Lodge in Wappapello MO.
thanks
citori
Post by: Budog56 on January 22, 2007, 10:16:00 AM
just warning ya I changed my handle from Just Learnin' to Budog..But anyway unless something major happens it is me +3 talked my dad into it and he got a friend to come..we have reservations and look forward to seeing everyone there...I was supposed to ask if we were able to take the hogs home to eat etc thought we were I just got told to check it out...Seth
Post by: citori on January 22, 2007, 10:52:00 AM
they taste great!!!
Everyone I have fixed it for LOVES em!!! You wont be able to tell em apart from domestic pork.
hope to see ya here
citori
Post by: tmccall on January 22, 2007, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 24, 2007, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: bowmac on January 24, 2007, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 25, 2007, 09:22:00 AM
all are welcome!!!
Getting ready to leave today at 2 for annual trip to TX for hogs!!!! There are 7 of us going. Two are using compounds and five use trad gear.
Here is what we are using for trad gear.
BW PL 49# @30" WW broadhead 55/75GT trad or BW PSA 55#@30" WW broadhead 55.75GT trad (my bows)
BW PSA 48#@28" razorcap broadheads 2018 easton
BW PSA 41#@28" razorcap broadheads 2016 easton
BW MA 54# @28" WW broadheads 2117 easton
BW PSA 65# @29.5" snuffer broadheads 2219 easton
Gonna be a blast!!
I wont be back around the computer after noon today untill Monday morning.
thanks & wish me luck!!!
citori
Post by: waknstak IL on January 25, 2007, 04:18:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on January 27, 2007, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: T-Mac on January 28, 2007, 10:19:00 PM
Post by: gwhunter on January 29, 2007, 07:20:00 AM
Sent you a pm for this weekend. I am in for setting up.
Post by: citori on January 29, 2007, 09:29:00 AM
We just got back from TX last night at 10:45pm. We had a heck of a time. We got SEVERAL and had a BLAST. I was impressed with the performance of my 49# BW PLIII. I got total penatration on one hog and would have on the other two if the arrow had not hit the dirt on the underside of the hog!!!
This weekend is when we are going to setup feeders if some of you guys that live close wanna help out!
thanks
citori
Post by: gwhunter on January 29, 2007, 09:49:00 AM
Back at ya with a pm. Congrats on the hogs. I have a hunt to TX to hunt piggies Memorial Day weekend. Should be hot, but not too hot. 85 during the day/75 at night. Feeders are running though so that should make it a little easier. But ... no guarentees, it ain't shopping. Pics?
Post by: citori on January 29, 2007, 11:00:00 AM
later
citori
Post by: Deerhntr on January 29, 2007, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: mobiltoy on January 29, 2007, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 29, 2007, 04:10:00 PM
call me tonight on my cell 573-614-2725
we will get it set up this weekend
thanks
citori
Post by: tmccall on January 29, 2007, 04:18:00 PM
Post by: citori on January 30, 2007, 09:57:00 AM
thanks for tryin to help a guy out....Ill just have to bring my pics to the hunt so you all can see em huh....
thanks
citori
Post by: dosbow56 on January 31, 2007, 05:53:00 AM
You still got room for 3 maybe 4 more? Do you know if there are still cabins available at the motor lodge?
Dave
Post by: rh44mag on January 31, 2007, 07:13:00 AM
Post by: citori on January 31, 2007, 09:35:00 AM
you guys are welcome to come hunt with us!!!
Millers is a large lodge.....it should handle all of us...BUT if it wont there are two other lodges at the lake that will!!!!
You will just have to call millers and see!!!
hope to see you there.
thanks
citori
Post by: Jodi on January 31, 2007, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: sticbow on January 31, 2007, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: tradbower on January 31, 2007, 08:33:00 PM
Just made a reservation for 3 at Millers.We will be there for "SEMOHH" sounds like it will be a great time.
Pete Gerace
Post by: sticbow on January 31, 2007, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 02, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
Yes, I work at Sundowner in the summer. I was at the swamp rabbit hunt last year. I was shooting the hoyt gamemaster then.
I will talk to the corp also about where they are seeing hog sign currently. They have maps of current activity and also of what they have planted in the food plots.
sticbow,
The hunt is the first weekend in March.
We will be baiting this Sunday. We are meeting at Redmon creek parking lot at 7:30-8:00 for anyone interested. Looks like mobiltoy, and OzarkRambler will be here as of now. If you are going to be there let me know so we will be looking for ya!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Lefty on February 03, 2007, 05:43:00 PM
Citori, I sent you some cash for some corn. Didn't know how much to send. Let me know if I need to kick in some more.
Any need to bring blinds or tree stands? Or if this just a spot and stalk or what? I never hunted hogs before.
Chris
Post by: gwhunter on February 05, 2007, 08:00:00 AM
How did it go this weekend? I was thinkin bout ya'll all weekend.
Post by: citori on February 05, 2007, 09:12:00 AM
Yes, I got the check and it was great....thank you...that is plenty. I would bring the stuff for whatever style you prefer to hunt!! Stands, blinds, stalking, etc.
gwhunter,
Mobiltoy, ozarkrambler, and I put out 5 feeders and filled up one I already had. My 2 buddies I normally hunt with put out 2-3 feeders on the other side of the lake. So we have 9 feeders out now. We have @500# of corn out as of now in feeders and scattered on the ground around the feeders.
The first place we put out a feeder and where my existing feeder was we crossed the sign of @ 6-8 hogs with tracks, beds, rooting, etc. Keep in mind this was all NEW sign. It snowed Sat night and all sigh there was just a few hours old. Then we went to where mobiltoy found sign a month or two ago and there was a LOT of sign there. Trails, wallows in a pond, mud rubs, hair on fences in crossings, tracks....the whole nine yards. This sign was new, but not since the night before. THe area has had activity for some time by the sign. We put up 3 of the feeders in that area about 250 yards apart.
thanks
citori
Post by: -Achilles- on February 05, 2007, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 08, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 08, 2007, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 09, 2007, 09:48:00 AM
we used straberry jello and rasberyy jello on the ground around the feeders. I had a couple guys tell me to try this. I thought the sweet smell would help the hogs find the bait????? It was sprinkled on the snow/moist ground under and around the feeders. what do ya think????
any other tips????
thanks
citori
Post by: gwhunter on February 09, 2007, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: coon crick on February 09, 2007, 06:18:00 PM
Post by: mobiltoy on February 09, 2007, 06:48:00 PM
If anyone is interested they can give me a call at home-573-883-7029 or work 573-883-7000 I will be down there friday to check the bait sites and put out more corn if needed. Anyone that shows up early is more than welcome to give me a call.
Post by: skeaterbait on February 11, 2007, 07:04:00 AM
Citori, is there a place and a time that we can plan to be to meet up and get aquainted?
Post by: citori on February 12, 2007, 09:11:00 AM
I will be at millers at 3:30 Friday afternoon. We should be able to get some guys out for an evening hunt if ya want......
thanks
citori
Post by: ksbowman on February 12, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: mobiltoy on February 12, 2007, 02:51:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 12, 2007, 03:26:00 PM
guess I might take off Friday also.....LOL
this is as good of an excuse as any I figure!!!
I did not realize how many would like to hunt friday till just recently.
later
citori
Post by: sticbow on February 12, 2007, 03:58:00 PM
Scott Langston
we are in one of the cabins....
Post by: Deerhntr on February 12, 2007, 06:56:00 PM
Citori, do you need help with anything on Friday? If so I volunteer Voodoofire. LOL Truely if you need some help let me know, we'll be glad to help with anything. Are you setting any more bait stations between now and then. Let me know when if you are and I'll try to help ya out. Can't wait to meet you all. Arlie
Post by: citori on February 13, 2007, 09:24:00 AM
I plan on putting out some more bait stations this weekend. I have a 4 day weekend so that will help. We have lots of corn so we will try to fatten em up a bit...LOL
I am going to put out some of the bait by boat this weekend. I will also check out the stations that we already have out. I hope to put out about 5-6 more this weekend. That will give us about 15 feeders.
thanks
citori
Post by: BobinTN on February 13, 2007, 10:35:00 AM
BobinTN
Post by: Budog56 on February 13, 2007, 11:31:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 13, 2007, 12:56:00 PM
I have a feeling that you will be able to get anywhere ya need to go.....guess you are still bringin personal copies of the 4 maps you made for me for the guys that are hunting?????
Just to let you know....Bob made me 4 maps that are 3'X4' of all the areas we are going to hunt. THey are both aerial photo and topo maps....they will help us out a LOT on planning and location of sign/feeders/etc.....THANKS Bob
We should be able to get a hunt in on Friday evening for those that want too.....We will probably head out about 2-3 in the afternoon.
thanks
citori
Post by: Lefty on February 13, 2007, 02:11:00 PM
Chris
Post by: skeaterbait on February 15, 2007, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 15, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 15, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
We have put the raspberry jello buried in wallas and in the ground. The burial sites usually turn into massive digs. Hope to take off from here @0300-0400 and be there @1600-1700.
Post by: tmccall on February 15, 2007, 10:38:00 PM
Post by: BobinTN on February 15, 2007, 10:46:00 PM
I will have maps on hand for folks. Hopefully they will be useful.
I know how to make them, not so much on reading them.
Post by: gwhunter on February 16, 2007, 07:32:00 AM
Here is what I have.(15 Days)
2006 Hog activity:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n24/gw_hunter/wapapella/Hog2006.jpg
Lower Plots:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n24/gw_hunter/wapapella/lower_food_plots.jpg
Post by: coon crick on February 16, 2007, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 16, 2007, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 16, 2007, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 16, 2007, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 19, 2007, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 19, 2007, 12:47:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 20, 2007, 09:58:00 AM
It is hard to tell.....we can try to do a count on here....if we want
thanks
citori
Post by: coon crick on February 20, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 20, 2007, 11:32:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 20, 2007, 11:58:00 AM
We have 8 feeders out. Most have been checked. The report is that there have been hogs in the area of the last 3 we put out. THey have eaten all the corn off the ground, but have not seemed to be using the feeders. There is more sign with mud on trees and new trails in that area. THe area of the first traps we put out is that something ate all the corn off the ground......but all the rain made it difficult to determine what ate it.
I am going to scout that area more before the hunt. There seems to be the most activity consentrated in that area. I will also keep spreading corn in the area to try to concentrate them there. Mobiltoy also got a new report of hog activity in another spot. This is a LARGE area....so I will scout it to the best of my ability. Mobiltoy and Ozarkrambler are helping with the scouting and checking of feeders.
I will ceck other spots out. I have some more ideas to put bait stations. I will go in by boat this weekend also. It is a LOT of area to cover with just a couple guys.
THe hogs are here....just gotta put the time in to locate them and then hunt em.
Come on March!!!!
keep in touch
citori
Post by: Deerhntr on February 20, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
Yes Sir, come on March!!
Post by: citori on February 20, 2007, 01:50:00 PM
That should give the early arrivals a chance to look around and the guys getting here mid day a chance to go hunting the first afternoon.
You guys tell me what time and I will be there!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: citori on February 20, 2007, 01:55:00 PM
EX....day/time/# of guys/boat(yes or no)-total guys plus your num.
Friday/8am/3/yes-3
that will give me a number and time frame to expect guys arrival and what gear they are bringing!!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: citori on February 20, 2007, 02:16:00 PM
If there are several boats gonna be there I will bait more with my boat. I have a feeling this will get us to more unpressured areas than by road.
I have scouted 3 of the areas that are outlined in black on the map that was posted. One of them is showing MOST of the sign. As you can see from the map there is a LOT LOT LOT of area to hunt!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Budog56 on February 20, 2007, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: sticbow on February 20, 2007, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: ranger 3 on February 20, 2007, 04:58:00 PM
Howard
Post by: Deerhntr on February 20, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on February 21, 2007, 12:29:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on February 21, 2007, 07:28:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on February 21, 2007, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 21, 2007, 07:57:00 AM
Just got home and am headed back out to check some of the feeders again and scout the first area where we put up feeders. We had rain and hail last night though so it may be kind of tough.
Post by: ksbowman on February 21, 2007, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 21, 2007, 08:58:00 AM
Yes, we will use Millers as home base. Everyone is staying there. I will meet up with whoever is there at 8-9am Friday to scout/look around/stump shoot.
Then I/we will be back around 12-1 to meet up with the rest of the guys to go out for the evening hunt or scout.....whatever those guys want to do.
thanks
citori
Post by: coon crick on February 21, 2007, 09:08:00 AM
Post by: Lefty on February 21, 2007, 01:11:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 21, 2007, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: tmccall on February 21, 2007, 05:49:00 PM
What bow(s) are you bringing?
Here's my Dryad Windtalker that already has pig blood on it.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e235/mccallt/tonypig.jpg)
I'm bringing it and a Dryad Hunter for my backup bow...
What about the rest of you??
Post by: rh44mag on February 21, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 21, 2007, 09:45:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 21, 2007, 11:10:00 PM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 22, 2007, 12:59:00 AM
Going in
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0651.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0654.jpg)
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 22, 2007, 01:03:00 AM
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0659.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0664.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0665.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0661.jpg)
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 22, 2007, 01:08:00 AM
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0670.jpg)
These trees are about 30 or so yards behind the upper feeder.
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0679.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0677.jpg)
(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0680.jpg)
Post by: mobiltoy on February 22, 2007, 06:46:00 AM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 22, 2007, 07:04:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/voodoofire1/myarmgard002.jpg)
Also the surroundings look suitable to wear my ghillie and make like a bush, and as I've never hunted Hogs before, would that be a wise choice?
Thanks,Steve
Post by: gwhunter on February 22, 2007, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 22, 2007, 08:09:00 AM
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0651.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0654.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0659.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0664.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0665.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0677.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0661.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0679.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0670.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/OzarkRamblr/Archery/IMG_0680.jpg
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 22, 2007, 08:15:00 AM
Sounds fine to me, that's actually pretty thoughtful. Thanks & good lookin' combo. Might shoot Citori a PM since he's kind of the mind behind the madness.
Shane
Post by: citori on February 22, 2007, 09:11:00 AM
I am going to go up there Saturday. I am planning on putting out more feeders then. I am going to do it by boat. Twig will be around to help out also. Holler at me Friday and we will try to get together to bait/scout.
I figured it might take a while for the hogs to start hitting the feeders. I will spread out a lot on the ground at the new feeders also.
Ozarkrambler....guess they have started hitting the pond at that feeder since it thawed. Cant figure out why they have not hit the feeder in the pine grove????? You think the smell of the 5gal buckets is spookin em????????
I have about 4 different places I want to bait from the water.... Plus a couple from land.
voodoofire1,
that would be GREAT!!!!!That is an unexpected treat...you do GREAT work! I would like to maybe have a wild game cookout on Saturday night?????? Everyone could bring some wild game to cook.... That sound like a plan??????? I can bring crappie, hog, and deer. Lets see what others come up with....we could have one heck of a FEAST!!!
Ozarkrambler, mobiltoy, and one or two others that are familiar with the lake and our baited areas will be a LOT of help. THat way there will be different guys kinda in charge of different groups/areas. Thank you to all the guys that have helped me out with everything....it would have been a BEAR to do without ya!!!!
keep in touch
citori
Post by: gwhunter on February 22, 2007, 09:38:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 22, 2007, 09:57:00 AM
30ish + guys should have enough game to feed an army!!!
I will have several hog hams smoked for the weekend if everyone wants. Wonder how many we will need to have smoked?????
wudstix,
The weather went from low teens at night and highs in the low 30's last weekend.......to lows in the 40-50's and highs in the 60's this week!!!!! LOL gotta love SEMO weather!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 22, 2007, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: coon crick on February 22, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 22, 2007, 10:54:00 AM
Great idea on the giveaway Steve. Thanks to you for that.
I tell ya this hunt is sure sounding better and better all the time. The feast Sat nite already has me hungry. I've got a venison roast I'm going to bring for that.
Little over a week and let the fun begin.
Post by: citori on February 22, 2007, 11:08:00 AM
I am going to try to get the guy from the Corp office that is in charge of the hogs at the lake to come out and talk to us. I will also get coppies of the map that was posted on hog location for our hunt. I have dealt with him several time about the hogs and he is a GREAT guy to deal with. He will help us out all he can with the hogs at the lake. He has a photo album with LOTS of pics of hogs, and hog damage in the area.
thanks
citori
Post by: mobiltoy on February 22, 2007, 11:31:00 AM
about a 1/2 mile from Millers if we need it. Also Citori if the Millers folks will let us I have a 4x4x1 foot foam target there also to set up. I will be getting off work this sat am and I am not sure if one of my boys will be comming with me to help. If not the earliest I can be at the lake is 9am ish. Do I need to pick up more corn? I would like to put out a couple more over near the hwy w area. Talk to you friday night. Bill
Post by: citori on February 22, 2007, 11:40:00 AM
I will get some hog hams smoked at Dexter BBQ and bring them already cooked with me on Friday!!!!!
I would imagine that several of us will need to bring smokers/BBQ grills to cook on Saturday evening.
The weather is supposed to be NASTY Saturday with thunderstorms/wind/etc.....if it is I DO NOT want to be in my boat on the lake....we will just bait from land. I have about 500# of corn left, but if we put out several more feeders we could always use more!!!! I am going to get some more flexxible pipe for feeders. Maybe they will hit it more than the 5gallon bucket feeders.
thanks
citori
Post by: Lefty on February 22, 2007, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: BobinTN on February 22, 2007, 01:54:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 22, 2007, 03:12:00 PM
Hopefully yours,
Thanx
Wudstix
Post by: sticbow on February 22, 2007, 05:06:00 PM
Post by: sticbow on February 22, 2007, 05:16:00 PM
VooDoofire1 I talked to you at cloverdale last year at the arial target shoot...see ya next week..
Scott
Post by: skeaterbait on February 22, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 22, 2007, 10:41:00 PM
Ran into a road block. The manager at my park time job denied my request for time off, so I will not be able to make SEMOHH. Hopefully, this will become an annual event, or more freguent. Is there anyone out there coming from the San Antonio area, who can pick up the Mesquite chips for the smokers. They really Kick Off any meat you're grilling.
<")))>< Michael >>>------->
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Post by: tmccall on February 23, 2007, 12:03:00 AM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 23, 2007, 01:09:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on February 23, 2007, 07:25:00 AM
I am definitely into the fresh meat: Kill it, cut it, cook it, eat it. Same day if possible.
Post by: citori on February 23, 2007, 08:57:00 AM
Aerial targets are a BLAST.....bring it along!!!!
Wudstix,
I understand.....hopefully it will become an annual event and you can make it next year.
Gwhunter,
We will do our best...LOL I got some that is about two weeks old "fresh".....that is all I will promise....but will give it our best effort....LOL
thanks
citori
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 23, 2007, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: coon crick on February 23, 2007, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 23, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
probably have a monsoon or whiteout blizzard now :^)
later
citori
Post by: BobinTN on February 23, 2007, 10:51:00 AM
I have compiled some hunting maps for this venture of ours. I have them in PDF format. If any body would like them (their are 4, made for 11x17 size paper), I can email them to you. They are in PDF format and about 2MB a piece so you will need a fast internet connection to download them. I will also be bringing some hard copies to the hunt.
If you would like a map email me. [email protected]
Post by: coon crick on February 23, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 23, 2007, 12:00:00 PM
keep the count going....
once again EX....
day/time/guys/boat/-total count
thanks
citori
Post by: Deerhntr on February 23, 2007, 12:24:00 PM
One week to go!!
Post by: Budog56 on February 23, 2007, 03:24:00 PM
I dont have any game in the freezer but we will surely need stuff to go with it bread chips plates etc..let me know.. (schumacher) coming with me might be able to bring some deer but ill have to check..
I was also wondering you were talking about a drive or two are we gonna want to bring any orange or some other form of bright clothing.
ONE WEEK!!!!
Post by: citori on February 23, 2007, 04:00:00 PM
yes.....plates, bread, beans,cups,chips,spices, sauces, smookers, BBQ grills, charcoal, aluminium foil, onion, taters, etc,etc,etc...........
We will need all of those things.
thanks
citori
Post by: Budog56 on February 23, 2007, 04:08:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 23, 2007, 04:15:00 PM
Have I mentioned FEAST for Saturday night????? If you guys have any ideas for things to cook....bring it with ya!!!
later
citori
Post by: skeaterbait on February 23, 2007, 04:44:00 PM
As far as bright colors, y'all got no fear with me, I can't hit what I aim at anyway.
Post by: Wudstix on February 24, 2007, 01:31:00 AM
I just want to cry, that I will not be there with you chasing pigs.
<")))>< Michael >>>------->
Post by: OzarkRamblr on February 24, 2007, 04:44:00 AM
Post by: -Achilles- on February 24, 2007, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on February 24, 2007, 12:03:00 PM
Well, bottom line, I guess I won't be doing a lot of huntin with all the activities going on. I am definitely taking a trophy stump out!
Post by: citori on February 25, 2007, 09:48:00 PM
Mobiltoy and I put out 3 more feeders this weekend. He was gonna put out a couple more today. That makes 11 we have and maybe a couple more today. That is @600-700# of corn we have put out in the past month or so.
Now......This is the ????? Several of my buddies and I have been talking about how to hunt and the most effective way to see hogs and get shots. Here is what we think. The hogs in the area of the feeders should be more concentrated......BUT if we get out there with 20++++ guys Friday evening we are afraid and probably WILL spook the hogs just by the amount of human traffic/scent!!!!! Most of the hog activity that we have baited is in an area about 3 miles across as the crow flies. We feel that we should hunt some other areas of hogs and MAYBE on the VERY edge if any of the main area we have baited. UNTILL we get a chance to still hunt/push the hogs in there Saturday morning. The feeders are on demand type so the timing of hogs hitting them is not predictable since they can hit em anytime. There are hogs elsewhere but they probably wont be concentrated like they are in the core baiting/feeding area. One thing I have found in my experience with hog is they can MOVE a good distance with pressure......and I dont feel that we should do that untill EVERYONE is here an ready to hunt Saturday morning. I think that hunting the other areas Friday evening we WILL move hogs around just because of the number of guys hunting. Now....after the Saturday morning push/drive anything goes. It is my experience that evening hunting is a LOT LOT more productive than morning hunting. I want this to be a good hunt for the most guys possible. What are everyone elses thoughts and ideas???
Also I am going to make a HUGE batch of dirty rice with deer and pork to feed everyone on Friday night after we hunt. Then the wild game cook on Saturday. I CAN gurantee everyone gets FULL and has a great time!!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: tmccall on February 25, 2007, 11:04:00 PM
As far as the hunting goes, it sound like you've got a pretty good plan in mind. There must be a large amount of corps land around the lake and the further we can spread out on Friday evening -- the better! Drives on Saturday, thru the core areas should produce some shots. No matter what -- it's all gonna be good!
I've already come to the conclusion that the real fun is going to be in the fellowship, the hog killing will just be icing on the cake... I'm looking forward to getting together with all of you!
Post by: Budog56 on February 25, 2007, 11:10:00 PM
I am also making up some flu flus but not sure what kinda points to put on them for the aerial targets..field points, blunts, judos..never shot em but looking forward to everything planned and everything taht happens that aint planned friday cant be here soon enough.
Post by: NightHawk on February 25, 2007, 11:19:00 PM
Post by: T-Mac on February 25, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
We are really looking forward to meeting all the guys and putting real faces with the names and handles on tradgang. I for one can't wait. Will see you Friday.
Post by: Wudstix on February 26, 2007, 12:08:00 AM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on February 26, 2007, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 26, 2007, 09:01:00 AM
Saturday night I will have deer, hog, fish, duck, and squirrel. If you guys have anything wild bring it and will cook it....
If not we will also need......
We will need fish cookers, foil, beverages ;^), taters, onions, corn on the cob (if anyone can find any), oil to fry fish in, Fish If anyone has some, other wild game, plates, bowls, forks/spoons, napkins, grills, smokers, charcoal, lighter, spices, conmeal, you name it we will probably need it.....etc and anything else anyone can think of.....
If you make a mean baked beans, tatersalad, cobler, etc, etc, etc, BRING IT....I bet we will eat it all!!!!LOL
thanks
citori
Post by: tmccall on February 26, 2007, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 26, 2007, 02:04:00 PM
I am going to have 3 wild hog hams and maybe a deer ham smoked for the weekend also.
thanks
citori
Post by: mobiltoy on February 26, 2007, 04:25:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 26, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
I will be glad to make run to the store and grab plates, cups, paper towls, and eatin utinsils when I get there.
Post by: ranger 3 on February 26, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
Howard
Post by: nanook712 on February 26, 2007, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: sticbow on February 26, 2007, 08:09:00 PM
I think i can get some walleye..I will bring taters and andy's seasoning and a small to med fish fryer..does someone have a bigger fish fryer?? mine is electric ...
Post by: citori on February 26, 2007, 09:13:00 PM
I got a report of hogs hitting one of three of our new feeders mobiltoy and I put out Saturday gettin hit HARD. We put out 50# of corn in the feeder and on the ground and the feeder is half empty. It was checked this weekend by ozarkrambler......@24hours and they ate probably 30# of corn there. I am going to fill it up again tomorrow and MAYBE put out another feeder in that area. I will also check our other feeder we put close to that area. There is one we put out the same day that I bet is getting hit also which Ozarkrambler did not find. Things seem to be shapin up!!!
Once again if it werent for Ozarkrambler and Mobiltoy and a few others helping out I could not have done it.... THANK YOU GUYS...
If some of you can bring a bag or two of corn with you it would be great. We have about 6 left, but if they have hit several feeders we might need more! I would also encourage everyone stand hunting/sitting that goes out to take about a gallon bag of corn out with you each time you hunt. I would even take it if you are hunting feeders. Hogs move a LOT and maybe the bag of corn you spread out will make em stop long enough for a good shot. BUT....lets not count our chickens before they hatch!!!LOL
I am getting reports of guys hunting the hogs with dogs also. The last report I had was them killing 5 in an area that we havnt looked at.....so that area is another option.
The guys that are going to be here Friday morning I would like to check all the feeders and see what is happening at them all. That way we will know EXACTLY what we have to work with for Saturday!!!! Plus each station will be full and READY!!! If those that are gonna be here are game for that. We have great maps thanks to BobinTN, but you cant replace actual time in the woods. Friday mornin will get more guys familiar with where the feeders are and how the land lays. That way more guys will have a handle on what is happening when everyone gets here.
I put a call in to the guy that is in charge of the hog stuff for the corp at the lake. I left him a message. I would like him to come by Millers and show you all his photo alblum(sp) of hogs and hog related stuff at the lake. I am also goin to talk to him about using a 4wheeler to get hogs out (hopefully) and possible other access to hog areas.....so hopefully that works out for us too.
Come on Weekend!!!! It is gonna be a BLAST.
If anyone has a question or whatever my cell # is 573-614-2725....dont be afraid to give me a call with any questions or anything. I want this to be an enjoyable weekend for all!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: Deerhntr on February 27, 2007, 10:28:00 AM
We will bring some more corn for the feeders and should be there by 9/10 Fri morning. I'm bringing a big pot of deer stew for the feast Sat. nite. I have some paper plates, spoons, cups, etc that I'll bring also.
Looks like we're going to have some exellent weather this weekend. Sunny with highs in the upper 30's. It doesn't get any better than that.
Just a reminder for folks who have stuff to trade to bring it with ya. Hopefully we can get a little tailgate trade going Fri. or Sat. evening sometime.
Once again a BIG THANKS!!!
Post by: citori on February 27, 2007, 10:46:00 AM
There is also a grocery store less than a mile from Millers that should have anything we forgot.
Me and a buddy are goin to fill some of the feeders this afternoon again. We got em hitting some of them and want to keep it that way!!!
thanks
citori
Post by: gwhunter on February 27, 2007, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: mobiltoy on February 27, 2007, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: coon crick on February 27, 2007, 11:26:00 AM
Post by: citori on February 27, 2007, 11:30:00 AM
holler back
citori
Post by: citori on February 27, 2007, 12:01:00 PM
I have one I will bring and MAYBE if someone else close has one that would be ok.....other than that dont worry about draggin one all the way here since we PROBABLY wont use them much if at all. This should make it easier on several of you that were going to drag boats a long distance.
thanks
citori
Post by: coon crick on February 27, 2007, 03:46:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 27, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 27, 2007, 06:33:00 PM
Looks like my group may come down Thursday nite so we can help out early Friday. We will have 200#'s of corn to put out if needed. I can't tell you how ready we are. Thats another reason for coming early. See you all there!
Post by: Lefty on February 27, 2007, 06:43:00 PM
Getting close. Citori, thanks so much for all that you have done to make this happen as well as the others that have pitched in to help. Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Post by: Budog56 on February 27, 2007, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 27, 2007, 11:29:00 PM
We ended up putting out 150# more corn. I would like to check all feeders Friday morning and rebait em all or most of them anyway. That will give us the best idea of what is going on. We have put out @750# of corn in the last month or so. That should keep em concentrated in a smaller area.
We stopped by the Corp office today and talked to the head Corp guy and the man in charge of hogs. He showed us pics of two hogs that were killed yesterday. He also told us of 3 that were killed last weekend. He had been out today and seen some new rooting on a food plot. He said that he gets @ 25 calls a day about the hogs and hog hunting. I also have the cell number the Corp gives the guy on duty on the weekends. Eric(hog guy) said that we could call the number and the man on duty that weekend if he is not really busy should help us get a hog out.
Cell phone service is spotty, but works sometimes if you are not in the low hollers.
thanks
citori
Post by: twig on February 28, 2007, 05:59:00 AM
Post by: gwhunter on February 28, 2007, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: Aeronut on February 28, 2007, 01:00:00 PM
Dennis
Post by: joekeith on February 28, 2007, 01:46:00 PM
I've got my feeder full, just waitin' now.......
Post by: gwhunter on February 28, 2007, 02:46:00 PM
Weather
http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/sports/tenday/USMO0729?from=search_10day
Lunar Tables(Check in March):
http://www.landbigfish.com/astrotables/table.cfm
Post by: sticbow on February 28, 2007, 04:17:00 PM
I bought 20lbs of farm raised walleye for you hope your hungy!!!!we will have taters also..see ya friday..
Post by: Wudstix on February 28, 2007, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: Deerhntr on February 28, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
We're headed down there later tomorrow. Lookin forward to meeting everyone.
Post by: mqqse on February 28, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: citori on February 28, 2007, 09:51:00 PM
The spine of Flu Flu arrows is not as important im my opinion as it is for regular hunting/target arrows. I figure with all of us someone will take pity on ya and let ya shoot theres a couple times LOL...
sticbow
Thats GREAT guys always told me you cant beat walleye.....Thanks You!!! I have about 6 small wild hog shoulders/hams from TX(@20 # total)and a deer ham that is gettin smoked at Dexter BBQ that will be at Millers hot off the smoker on Friday night also!!! A big batch of dirty rice with pork/deer I am gonna cook Friday. I also have a gallon and a quart of crappie fillets, deer summer sausage, and a couple swamp rabbits for Saturday night. Buddy is bringin chili also Friday. IF YA LEAVE HUNGRY this weekend it is you OWN fault!!!!!
cant wait!!!!
citori
Post by: citori on February 28, 2007, 10:05:00 PM
I would like to meet up with any of ya that are going to be here tomorrow. I have to come back home and deliver the hog/deer Dexter BBQ to get smoked, but would be love to meet up with anyone who is here Thursday afternoon. About 6:00 would be great if the early arrivals want too.
holler at me after 3:15 on my cell tomorrow and will meet up!!!! 573-614-2725
later
citori
Post by: NightHawk on February 28, 2007, 10:35:00 PM
Anyone have some room on the floor for an extra sleeping bag?
Post by: OzarkRamblr on March 01, 2007, 06:19:00 AM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on March 01, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
Mitch, I'm bringing 11 flu-flu's and 6 aeriel targets, I'm also bringing 4 of my small practice targets in case anyone is interested in a cheap target,plus the two I'm leaving with you, I hope to be leaving here around 9 , so that would put me at your place between 2 and 3, I'm driving the explorer though as my wife pointed out to me that she gave me that x-mas gift to drive on my hunts instead of her car or my hot rod,She's even puttin in the first tank of gas, can't argue with that! see you soon....Steve
Post by: citori on March 01, 2007, 11:47:00 AM
We are supposed to get some bad storms today, but it is supposed to clear out this afternoon. It is in the mid 60's now but supposed to drop into the 50's this afternoon. No rain during the weekend, but windy....oh well cant have it all!!!
Friday
windy from west @20
57-32
Saturday
windy from west @17
42-25
Sunday
windy from west @12
45-29
See everyone tomorrow!!!
citori
Post by: Budog56 on March 01, 2007, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: Deerhntr on March 01, 2007, 01:14:00 PM
Looks like we will be running a little later than I had planned. Ryan has a plumming job he has to get done today so it may be later tonite before we get there. I'll call ya when we arrive.
Later...(Mitch) Arlie
Post by: tmccall on March 01, 2007, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 01, 2007, 04:50:00 PM
Bringing two more bags of corn and a willingness to make a grocery store run if needed.
Post by: sticbow on March 01, 2007, 06:43:00 PM
Post by: Lefty on March 01, 2007, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on March 01, 2007, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 01, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on March 01, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: citori on March 01, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
We got two groups at Millers now.....I will be there at @6:30-7:00am Friday morning.
We plan to go scout and look around in the morning and be back about 10:OO-11:00. We will go out hunting about 2-3pm.
I will be in the light tan/silver 2005 GMC canyon regular cab 4X4 with a large Black Widow sticker in the center of the rear glass.
I dropped off 6 chunks of wild hog and a deer ham to be smoked tomorrow. It should be at Millers hot off the smoker about 6-7ish tomorrow evening!!!
See ya there!!!
citori
Post by: Budog56 on March 02, 2007, 03:07:00 AM
Post by: citori on March 02, 2007, 06:33:00 AM
If you get this before you leave......call my cell phone when you get here and I will come get ya and get you out hunting even if it is 4:00....
everyone have a safe trip down!
I am leaving for Wappapello lake and millers in @ 30-45min.. YEAHA!!! course my drive is only 30min...LOL
see you guys there
citori
Post by: citori on March 02, 2007, 06:34:00 AM
If you get this before you leave......call my cell phone when you get here and I will come get ya and get you out hunting even if it is 4:00....
everyone have a safe trip down!
I am leaving for Wappapello lake and millers in @ 30-45min.. YEAHA!!! course my drive is only 30min...LOL
see you guys there
citori
Post by: -Achilles- on March 02, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: T-Mac on March 02, 2007, 08:37:00 AM
Post by: Wudstix on March 03, 2007, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: -Achilles- on March 03, 2007, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: Onestringer on March 04, 2007, 10:57:00 AM
Scott
Post by: Wudstix on March 04, 2007, 02:30:00 PM
Post by: gwhunter on March 04, 2007, 02:47:00 PM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on March 04, 2007, 04:26:00 PM