another boat hunt

[RC]

Went on a half day boat hunt. The River is still up so I couldn`t get where I wanted to go because it has dropped enough I could`nt boat to the Islands but low enough I would have had to swim a few places if I tried wading.

   I only got on one pig, a big Blue boar but he winded me after I got to about 25 yards.Saw a pile of deer and....sssnnnaaakkkeeeess.I was planning on an all day hunt but my thermacell stopped working and skeeters were tormenting me so bad I headed out.The water is falling and I hope to gaff a pig with my Apex bow before Turkey season is out in May and the WMA closes.A few pics of the adventure.RC


Fog on the river




After a 30 minute boat ride



Another hunter




Watch out which tree you lean against..



 Purty flower pot




Big soft shell



 One that had to go...

[Chris Surtees]

RC,

These boat hunts of yours look like a blast. Great pix and best of luck to ya next time.

Chris

[bohuntr]

Cool hunt and pics!!! Looks like an awesome place to hunt cept for all those dang snakes!

[straitera]

Good pics RC. That looks like a 6' Cacamaker crawling on the tree.

[Irish Archer]

Looks like fun to me.

[Froggy]

Pretty neat RC... If the snakes don't get you, the poison ivy will...

[Apex Predator]

I just had two days of hard hunting in the heat and skeeters, and I'm already feelin the need to go again!

Good hunt Robert!

[wollybear]

WHAT A TRIP YOU HAD!!! nice pic you are verry lucky      

[Hardhed]

How often do you hear of snake bites down there?

[RC]

Very few snakebites that I know of.You gotta pay attention. My friend John Bookharts Grandad died from a rattlesnake bite in the face in the 60`s.I`ve been struck a few times and never been fanged. God watches over me my Mom said.I believe it.RC

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

RC, what caused your Thermacell to shut down?

[frank bullitt]

Rc, can you shoot softshells with your bow? Their some good eatin!

[RC]

My thermacell ran out of fuel then would not fire up when I changed out the cylinder. I tried another as well. I could hear the gas coming out but it would not arc.Five years old it was time. I usually carry a spare in the boat but not this time.

  I`m not sure about shooting turtles. A whole lot of other stuff in and around the river thats good eating before I eat a turtle.RC

[Big Ed]

I can deal with the skeeters, but those snakes are hard to take.

[Shinken]

Thanks for sharin' your trip RC!

Looks like your snake repellent was working effectively!

I have not used a Thermacell before, but I understand that they are also effective.

I hope you don't mind if I ask a couple of questions

Question 1:  does one carry the Thermacell in their shirt pocket (or pants pocket) or does it have a holster that hangs off your belt or what is the set-up?

Question 2:  in addition to repelling mosquitoes does the Thermacell also repel ticks or do you still need to pick them off manually?

Thanks again RC!

Shoot straight, Shinken

[Kingwouldbe]

Right on RC    

[GRINCH]

Hope your saving the snake skins.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Very nice, RC, very nice!

[Bonebuster]

I ain`t scared of snakes...but DANG!!!

[PICKNGRIN]

Always enjoy the boat hunt stories!!