Back To British Columbia

Jack Shanks · January 09, 2008, 03:16:00 PM

I hadn't intended to go to BC this year. Even had a Newfoundland moose hunt bought and paid for.
Then I read Jacob Sandberg's story and I couldn't take it.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=050579

A fellow in New Jersey was glad to take the moose hunt off my hands and I'm happy to be going back to BC Mt goat hunting again. They say the third time is the charm. I hope so.

Quill Flinger · January 09, 2008, 03:50:00 PM

Gotta love B.C.!!! Greatest bowhunting place anywhere! There's only about 3 months of the year ya can't hunt something!

Jack Shanks · January 10, 2008, 06:18:00 AM

I agree with you Brandie. Of all the places I have been in my life BC sits on the top of my list. This will be my fourth year in a row visiting your province.

fourpoint · January 10, 2008, 10:33:00 AM

Breath taking province, was out at Roberts Creek in dec buddies were showing me some blacktails they were watching, nice 2&3 points the two was hughe, seengoats high up on the ranges and down the valley really nice area. Sunshine Coast.

acolobowhunter · January 10, 2008, 11:29:00 AM

I have been to BC twice and loved it. Was on the northern border to the Yucon. Got a Mountain Caribou and Grizzley the first time and a moose the second time.

Ryan Rothhaar · January 10, 2008, 09:18:00 PM

I'll be out there this year as well...heading out for 3 weeks in October moose hunting with a grizzly tag and wolf tag in pocket as well. BC is an amazing place....I thought Alaska was nice...'till I went to BC!

Ryan

Jock Whisky · January 10, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

No, No No, BC is a scary place, lotsa snow, steep dangerous mountains, wild rivers, lotsa wild animals and wilderness. Stay away for your own safety...unless you happen to like that stuff.

It is a great place and the island has to be the best part.

JW

Guru · January 11, 2008, 05:37:00 AM

Wow, Good Luck Jack and Ryan both

Mooseman · January 11, 2008, 09:22:00 AM

Jack is one of the hardest hunting clients I have ever had in 21 years. We had a tough going goat hunt and it sure wasn't for lack of trying.

Jack, I wish you the new world record! You deserve a big one.

Ryan, looking forward to it! Hope you get a shot at each of your animals.

Best Regards,
Michael

Ryan Rothhaar · January 11, 2008, 06:21:00 PM

Hey Michael, you better send me a bill....Katia is having a pole barn built and I need to cut your check before she spends all the money !

We are going to fly up to Vancouver and spend a week this summer-maybe see some whales and take a drive inland for a couple of days. I'm going to try to track down Dave when we're there and take his family out to dinner. I want to see Lucy too....but I bet she's grown a bit since last time.

R

Jack Shanks · January 11, 2008, 11:20:00 PM

Thanks Michael,

No one ever said Mt goat hunting was easy. If it were I guess everyone would be doing it. Even though I didn't get a goat we did get to spend ten days in some absolutley gorgeous, pristine country with not another soul in sight. Sometimes that is all one needs.

Steve O · January 11, 2008, 11:26:00 PM

Ryan,

I'm trying to PM you...clean out your box will you!

Whip · January 11, 2008, 11:49:00 PM

Oh no, obviously a nasty case of goat fever "[dntthnk]"

It must be a very serious illness to inflict an individual so hard like that.
Hope you get the cure this year Jack! There sure is no remedy to be found in staying home!
:D

Jack Shanks · January 12, 2008, 07:18:00 AM

Joe,

I'm not sure if it's an illness or just the realization I won't be able to do these type hunts when I get much older. They don't seem to be getting easier and I'm sure not getting any younger.

Steve O · January 12, 2008, 07:23:00 AM

Jack,

I don't have anything planned that I need it for, but I will be happy to climb the hill with you

Jack Shanks · January 12, 2008, 08:23:00 AM

Thanks Steve, I'm still having a few issues with my back and haven't really got into my workout routine yet. Taking my daughter's dog on a three mile walk every couple of days has been about it for me.

Tom is headed back to Mexico on another Desert Bighorn hunt next month. On the outside chance he ask me to join him I'm afraid I'll need to turn him down again.

Whip · January 12, 2008, 09:01:00 AM

I hear you Jack. The ticking of the clock gets louder and louder in my ear every year and I realize more acutely that the things I am doing now and the places I get to go will not always be there for me. I'm always telling young guys to find a way, do what ever it takes, but do it now! Don't dream about someday - make it happen now. Sure wish I had started doing some of these trips earlier - now I'm trying to make up for lost time.

talltines · February 09, 2008, 05:09:00 PM

Best of luck Jack. Hopefully we both connect on goats. Keep us posted.

Jack Shanks · February 10, 2008, 08:15:00 AM

talltines,

If you end up going to Nanny Lake this is your view coming in.

Jack Shanks · February 10, 2008, 08:20:00 AM

Some of the terraine after the climb up from the lake.