NJ winter bow scouting/ huntng outing pics added

fyrfyter43 · January 25, 2008, 06:30:00 PM

I have some stuff to take care of at home in the morning. I think when I can get away I might head over to Clinton to do some scouting and see if I can't thump a bunny or 2.

bentpole · January 25, 2008, 07:27:00 PM

Looks like I'm flying solo. Good Luck to everyone .I will report tomorrow evening.

**DONOTDELETE** · January 25, 2008, 09:09:00 PM

Good Luck everyone....

woodchucker · January 25, 2008, 11:00:00 PM

OK Guys.....This is just too good to be true!!!!! Are you guys STILL deer hunting?????

I'm going to have to get together with Joe "skipper" Skipp and get all the "particulars"

I'm gonna get me a N.J. license next year for sure!!!!!

**DONOTDELETE** · January 25, 2008, 11:49:00 PM

I'll be still hunting & might even use a stand that is permanent, there on State land so anyone can use them.

**DONOTDELETE** · January 26, 2008, 07:29:00 AM

Well I didn't go out this morning I feel like crap. I might go out this afternoon, if I feel a little better...

fyrfyter43 · January 26, 2008, 09:26:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by woodchucker:
OK Guys.....This is just too good to be true!!!!! Are you guys STILL deer hunting?????

I'm going to have to get together with Joe "skipper" Skipp and get all the "particulars"

I'm gonna get me a N.J. license next year for sure!!!!!

Yep, our winter bow season runs through Feb. 16, depending on which zone you hunt. The early season opener was Sept. 8. Just about every day in between was open to hunt deer, except Sundays and Christmas.

fyrfyter43 · January 26, 2008, 09:28:00 AM

Yeah, Sal, I'm gonna be sitting home today for the same reason. I've been fighting off a cold for almost 2 weeks now, and it picked today to get to me.

Alex.B · January 26, 2008, 05:15:00 PM

I'm going to try this week if my back is better at least 80%. Can't wait! gotta' find me a spot for the 15 days in February too

**DONOTDELETE** · January 26, 2008, 08:16:00 PM

Alex, Your then welcome to come down this way...

bentpole · January 26, 2008, 08:43:00 PM

Good Evening. Well Vaughn and I hunted from sun up to sun down.We didn't see a tail! Morning hunt we sat the Table Top Vaughn was on the ground in a big blow down ,I took my climber in. I went all the way up to where the tractor road ends.Found fresh tracks and plenty of good sign.Went up an oak on the edge of some hemlocks. Had three seperate runs , fresh tracks going threw the hemlocks scat all over.About an hour or so I hear a pack of beagles down in the Quarry and on the other side of the road. Here we go I said to myself. NOTHING. Came down at 11:00. Drove down the road and hit a spot put a short drive on for Vaughn ZERO.Showed Vaughn another of my good spots, hardly any tracks [used to be a hot spot winter bow]ZIP.Checked out a promising new spot and decided to sit until dark tracks, sign,no deer.The weather was good, no wind , low to mid 20's, nice . Besides that we had a great day. Was good hunting with Vaughn, good to be out.

southpawshooter · January 26, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

Sounds like a great day fellas!

Deadsmple · January 26, 2008, 09:53:00 PM

Yup, another great day in the woods, even though we didn't see anything. I saw a lot of promising spots for next fall. Thanks Tom. Sorry no pics, stupid me forgot to put the memory card in my cheapo camera so all the cool scenery pics I took were never saved

Jerry Jeffer · January 26, 2008, 10:07:00 PM

Glad to hear some of you got out together. Hope to come and shoot at your place this week Vaughn.

bentpole · January 27, 2008, 08:20:00 AM

Vaughn, don't feel bad I have my camera in the glovebox of the truck for that reason. I just have to remember to take it out! Just think if those beagles would have got on that/those deer a little sooner! They would have ran right to us.You said the owners had to chase them to get them back.I heard them whistling to get the pack back .It sounded like he had at least four to six dogs.That Longbow of yours is a shooter. I enjoyed shooting it. Beautiful bow.We have to get together with some of your arrows so you can shoot mine. One day we'll spend the day scouting and shooting. We'll get the boys together at the range up there.

bentpole · January 27, 2008, 09:37:00 AM

Any one else get out?

joe skipp · January 27, 2008, 11:49:00 AM

Stiff Rod...I agree with your PM...we SHOULD START HUNTING ON SUNDAYS...

:rolleyes:

Less hunters in the woods and we can get in the full weekend. I'm sure Scott and Mike would agree. Great idea pal....thats why we put you in charge...always thinking!!!

You Jersey boys should seriously consider making Shawns Bunny Hunt...its tough but its a great time...

**DONOTDELETE** · January 27, 2008, 02:52:00 PM

if I had the Money I would....

fyrfyter43 · January 27, 2008, 04:44:00 PM

Joe, I was thinking very seriously about making it up to Shawn's bunny hunt, but I just can't pull it off this year. Lee's going to be camping at Valley Forge with Boy Scouts, and I have a funny feeling he's going to want me to go with him.

I am going to plan to make it next year.

bentpole · January 27, 2008, 07:48:00 PM

Joe that's why I get so many headaches! I would love to make the trip up to Shawns. I love you guys. J.R. just got asked at College to go to France to study Art for a couple of weeks. Gotta see how much funds I need.Hey us Jersey guys forgot what rabbits look like No rabbits left in Jersey. Got any pictures? Tuff? What tuff? Tuff Tommy P the king of Hamburger Hill.