QuoteOriginally posted by joe skipp:
Do you fellas have any room left for a New York Bowhunter????  If so....I'm in for Saturday!

Hey Joe, you are going down Friday night again?

Tom, I think I will need Joe to help me cover that draw. I'm sure we could both get shots there.

Tom...this time both Jerry and I will be in the woods 100 yds apart. Give him one more day with me and he will never again have a problem dropping the string on big game...LOL...I don't think he has that problem now!!

Tom...I think its important for the standers to know THEY HAVE TO BE QUIET. I know this was our first time and confusion was abundant but easing into the woods and on stand, quietness is a must. Even the drivers should push without calling to each other.

The key is to get the deer moving ahead somewhat slowly...maybe even pausing to look behind. You really don't want them racing past the standers at 100 mph. Alex will tell you...the last drive we put on, he had 7 deer that really weren't spooked come by. If they were closer, I'm sure Alex would have had a shot.

I think this second time may be a charm. We know what to do...we're familiar with the woods...the "carpet" should be quieter, no ice...has the makings of a good day. Lets draw some blood!!!      :eek:

Joe, I'm ready to get the arrows flying.

Back from the doctor. He said I've never seen anybody have such a bad cold. He gave me some meds and said drink alot of water.Hopefully I'll have some strength back. I feel pretty wiped. It sucks that us regular guys have to work.Wish I could stay home and rest.I guess thats for the rich.

Hey Jerry and Joe,
I'd like to cover a piece behind the cemetary with ya. Maybe we should get a few guys to sit in those islands in the corn field too.
Larry

QuoteOriginally posted by Recurve50LBS:
Hey Jerry and Joe,
I'd like to cover a piece behind the cemetery with ya. Maybe we should get a few guys to sit in those islands in the corn field too.
Larry

I'll join you gentleman, I'll be a island sitter

Honestly, I don't care if I drive or post. I had so much fun last time, and that's all I'm looking to do this time. I don't want to start a mess saying who wants to sit here and there.

Sitting in the islands may provide tough shooting.  I doubt the deer will pause long enough for a shot there.  They're gonna hit that cut field running and head straight for the cover on the other side.  Better to have standers in the far side cover or along the side across the road where they flew past Pete.

Looks like you guys have another good group for this Saturday. Count me in, I just got the okay from my better half. Jumboland at 6am?

yep

       

I didn't get to go last week or for the scouting trip, but I plan on meeting up at Jumboland.  Looking forward to the trip and meeting fellow tradtional hunters from NJ.

I don't care whether I sit or stand.  Just tell me where to go or sit.  I am sure we'll all have a good time.

I googled Branchville lodging. I come up with 2 choices:
1. Cobmin Ridge Motel
2. Forest Motel

both on 206. which one should I go to if I come up Friday night?
thanks for your feedback

Tom...bring some more photos of the waitress. You guys should have seen the pics...she even yelled at him..."Don't show them!!" Are they calling for rain on Sat? Lets hope we don't get P...ed on too hard.

Alex B.,
I would not really recommend staying in the two places you mentioned. In fact i would probably advise against having anything to do with either one. You might want to try the Econo Lodge(973-383-3927), or the Holiday Motel(973-786-5260) or the new Holiday Inn Express(973-940-8888) all of which are in Newton on route 206. All of which are around 20 minutes from jumboland.

latest weather is

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Hey pat ill meet ya on the parkway at around lets say 0330?  I get on the parkway at exit 89 so I'm not to far from you.  What kinda vehicle do you drive so I know what I'm looking for?  You want to meet at a rest stop or on the shoulder?

Alex listen to Vaughn about the Hotels/Motels those two might have a load of undisirables whooping it up all night long.Floosey women and such, hey maybe.... nah. Alex your going to need a good night sleep! I'm don't care either, walking in the woods is good enough for me.Joe your right about the noise I figure on the snow being gone or mushy.Try to sneak right up on them.George you know what I always say...Vaughn glad to have you with us Saturday.WOOOOFAAAA Saturday Morning! Gotta bring cameras guys and I have to bring some pictures.Saturday I'll carry the Shrew.