Float Trip/Deer Hunt

Machias · October 23, 2013, 08:24:00 PM

I CANNOT wait for 1 Nov to roll around. I will be heading from N Virginia to SE Missouri. Going to take my 16 foot cataraft and float the Eleven Point River. I'm going to float about a mile from the put in which will put me on the edge of the Irish Wilderness, 16,227 acres of hardwoods with no wheeled traffic allowed, no ATVs and no bikes, only horseback or foot access. The nearest road is around 8 miles away. I'll be solo hunting until the 23 of Nov. Then float about 7 miles to the take out. Can't wait. 4 deer and 2 turkey tags for $41! I'm also going to hunt the opening week of the rifle season with my longbow.

wazu02 · October 23, 2013, 08:31:00 PM

Sounds like a great hunt. Have fun and be safe. K

October 23, 2013, 08:40:00 PM

Good luck!

Bisch

Machias · October 23, 2013, 08:41:00 PM

Thanks guys!!

tracker1 · October 23, 2013, 08:47:00 PM

Good luck Fred, your hunt sounds like a great adventure. Have fun take a lot of pictures so you can share with us. Be safe.

Burton

VictoryHunter · October 23, 2013, 08:53:00 PM

Sounds like a blast! I will be doing that myself next week in Tennessee. Happy hunting!

October 23, 2013, 09:21:00 PM

now , that sounds like a HOOT!

GOOD LUCK! cant wait to see some pics of this great adventure....

bearsfeet · October 23, 2013, 09:21:00 PM

That sounds like a fun hunt!

Dave Lay · October 23, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

Heck of a cool deal. The 11 point is spring fed isn't it? So you will have plenty of water. I love to do that as well but alot of our streams are to low to float this time of year . Weather should be cool enough to help with getting meat out. Good luck it sounds like a awesome trip $41.00 ? How'd you do that ? Our Mo . Non res tags are WAY more than that... Sweet deal

Machias · October 23, 2013, 09:41:00 PM

Yep spring fed, bonus is a blue ribbon trout river as well with outstanding smallmouth fishing. I also like the fact there is no buildings along the river and never will be.

Fattony77 · October 24, 2013, 02:59:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by wazu02:
Sounds like a great hunt. Have fun and be safe. K

x2!

Missouri Bowman · October 24, 2013, 04:53:00 AM

Good luck some really nice area down that way.

JMG · October 24, 2013, 05:55:00 AM

The best of luck!!! I'm looking forward to the pictures!!

Matty · October 24, 2013, 07:09:00 AM

Oh man that sounds like a blast. I have always had some kinda weird fantasy about getting in a kayak or canoe with my bow and floating a river. I don't know why. I think those pics that guys post with a deer in their boat is the coolest thing. Good luck!

bruinman · October 24, 2013, 07:40:00 AM

Sounds like a great trip. Good luck!!

9 Shocks · October 24, 2013, 07:49:00 AM

tons of deer in those woods. some rugged terrain too!

JazsDad · October 24, 2013, 09:48:00 AM

Post pics, have always wanted to do a float trip.. just haven't found the time. Planned a few for the ADKs, just never came to fruition.

Burnsie · October 24, 2013, 09:56:00 AM

Fred,
Are those tag prices for non-resident?

Machias · October 24, 2013, 10:16:00 AM

Nope those are Resident prices. Missouri does an AWESOME thing for Disabled Vets. If you are a 60%, service connected, disabled vet you can purchase tags at resident prices. Also if you carry your VA letter you can hunt small game and fish with no license.

huntnmuleys · October 24, 2013, 10:17:00 AM

I had no idea Missouri offered anything like that. im jealous!