Gregg,

Sorry you didn't connect, but I'm glad you finally made it there. The vehicle is packed and it's time for some shuteye. I'm looking forward to trying the new prototype carbon bow. My backside has plenty of padding, but thanks for the heads up on the stand. I killed 3 deer between 11am and 1 pm in the last 3 years during this moon phase up at camp.  

My wife is looking forward to me only being in camp for 4 days.  She's thinking I'll only gain 5 pounds instead of the usual 10 that seems to "appear" after 8 or 9 days in camp.

Alpha, MI here I come!!!!!!

Update as of last night--everybody missed Java man being in camp, glad you had a good time Gregg, ShrewHaven sure is a special place. It's a true old time deer camp,lots of great food,great friends,great place to hunt,great fun and lots of joking and ribbing. Dinner last night was venison steaks and chicken breasts on the grill with a pasta dish and fresh baked biscuits. Not much left, as everyone had seconds. Roger is doing much better, he seems to have come to grips that he really did miss a big buck(I think all the camp therapists have helped). Not much action yesterday,warm temps and a big moon slowed movement. Not much sign of chasing yet either. Weather is windy and rain today with temps to drop into the low 40's this afternoon and a chance of light snow tonight thru tommorrow morning. Should help get the big boys moving

Sorry Gregg I was really pulling for you!

I appreciate all the kind comments.  Just being up there was enough for me.  Today is my first day back at work, and I sure wish I was still in the UP.  Like Gus mentioned, the actual hunting is a small part of the experience.

Gregg

Yeah the going back to work thing is always the worst thing after comming home from a great deer camp!!

Any new news from the U.P.? Greg, I know you would rather be there just don't take it out on my bow! LOL!

Boy I'm glad he didnt have to back to work on my bow! He'd probably make it a righty just for laughs. LOL

Eric

No worries Eric.  I did make Tom's bow left handed though!    Just kidding.

I have not heard any news since I left.  Cell coverage is a little sketchy up there. Ray should have been there yesterday.

Anybody got a lefty shew they might part with id like to shoot one ?

Did you trim Rogers Shirt tail for missing a Big Buck? That is a Michigan Deer camp tradition!!!

WHEW!!!

Jeff,
My son missed a shot a few weeks back and guess what his punishment was...... ???

Since his broadhead went thru the leaves and down in that good black dirt it needed a good cleaning and touch up before being placed back in the quiver. And what would be the perfect tool for the job...... ?

Yep, you guessed it.... HIS TOOTHBRUSH, HAHA !!!

nocams

Update as of this morning - Ray bagged a doe yesterday morning, lots of action in the afternoon as everyone except Papa Shrew saw deer. Greg N. missed a doe and Tim was ready to draw on one but got busted by another deer. Roger saw another smaller buck on Wed.evening,but no shot taken. Dinner last night was leg of lamb with twice baked potatoes. Lots of deer movement this morning on the way into the shop, should be a good morning.

Thanks for the update Randy.  

I'm taking my 12yr old Sam out in the morning.  We have treestands about 20yds apart, so I can keep a close eye on him.

Java Man

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Update as of 8am this morning - Papa Shrew took a real nice very large doe last evening.Everyone is out this morning helping  Greg N. and Tim track deer they hit last evening.Lots of movement yesterday as everyone saw deer. Should be real good this evening as a front is to move in tonight with snow predicted.Yesterday over at our place,WolfRidge, Cindy arrowed a real nice 6 point with her Li'l Favorite.  She will bring it up to camp tonight for a picture with Papa Shrew. Java man - Cindy shot the Carbon Classic the other night, she loved it. Don't know why "she" needs a new bow, almost to the day a year ago she shot a 7 point with her Li'l Favorite. Dinner tonight is deep fried Bluegill with potatoes and coleslaw.

Dang it.  I should still be there.    

Sam and I saw several deer this morning.  But nothing close enough.

Gregg

Well, I'm back. Nothing is sadder to me than heading EAST on Hwy 2 across the UP. As usual, Cindy (Gus's lovely wife) showed us all up with a lunker 6 pointer. Way to go Cindy! 2 years running now she shows up mid week with a good buck in her truck, just to show us what one looks like!Gus, Ken , and Cindy coming by camp is one of the things I look forward to all year.

Yep, I mmmmmissed a lunker, shot over his back at about 18 yards. 10 WIDE points, and a chocalate brown rack. Dangit!

I saw plenty of deer though, several good bucks, and had an awesome time. Randy is right, the ribbing and joking in camp is worth the trip alone. And the food!!!!!!

Having Javaman around this year was an extra bonus. What a great guy to share a camp with. I hope I didn't keep it too hot for you in there, Gregg (yep, I have been reduced to woodstove and dish duty, next time I'll pick a spot!)

Ron, Kevin, Greg N., Javaman, Ray, Tim Cosgrove, Randy, Cindy, Ken, thanks once again for a great deer camp. You guys are the best.  

Kevin and I made it home by 9:30PM last night after a 11.5 hour drive. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a 5,000lb tow package and I think we were about maxed on our load   :eek:  The 13' covered utility trailer was loaded with our personal gear,a bunch of stands,the 4 wheeler and we still managed to squeeze in a couple deer and get the door closed    :D  

It's hard to believe that another year at Shrewhaven is over. It was a great time with a great bunch of guys. The anticipation of going, the happy reunion when we got there, the daily fun we had sharing our hunting experiences at the end of each day... and the laughter...don't forget the laughter      

I'll post some pictures soon.

Sounds like a great time guys!!  Glad to hear everybody had a good time and all made it home safe.  I look forward to some pics!!