Any word from the 7th Age guys down in Tx?

razorsharptokill · January 06, 2010, 11:17:00 AM

Just wondered how they were doing. Anybody heard?

Lefty · January 06, 2010, 01:11:00 PM

I talked to Barry "Buckster" last night, while he was sitting in the airport waiting for his flight. I will leave the story telling to the guys that were there, but sounds like some animals made it onto the meatpole and a good time was had. Barry did say that the weather was cold, but with us being in the deep freeze right now here in Iowa and another winter storm on the way tonight and tommorrow, I thought the weather there sounded pretty nice! LOL!
I'm sure some of the guys we be along soon to tell the stories.

bretto · January 06, 2010, 01:34:00 PM

I hear You on the weather change Lefty. Just started snowing within the hour. Weatherdork calling for 3-6 inches by morning with 25 mph winds and 25-30 below windchill. And then it's going to get cold. LOL . -13 to -20 for Thursday night and Friday night.

I know that's not cold for some places but the lowest cold temp. we've had since they've been keeping records in the Kansas City area is -23 according to the Weatherman.

buckster · January 06, 2010, 04:17:00 PM

Guys, the hunt was great as to be expected hunting with Curtis.

Yes, it was COLD, as we were getting nighly temps in the teens and having to shake the frost off the tents in the morning. It was such a pleasure to be hunting with a great camp of fellow trad archers from LA, VA, OR, & OK.

Horne's Archery · January 06, 2010, 04:30:00 PM

Buckster sounds like a great hunt for all.Curtis puts on a great hunt there.Sandy and I go next month,looking forword to it.

Tom Phillips · January 06, 2010, 09:43:00 PM

Nice going gents. Looks like you had a great ol time.Curtis puts on a great hunt.

razorsharptokill · January 06, 2010, 10:00:00 PM

Awesome! Good job guys! Can't wait to give it a go myself! Only a few more weeks!

buckster · January 06, 2010, 10:17:00 PM

Mark,

Y'all will have a blast. I talked to Sandy today and placed my deposit for your school, also anxious to try out some of the Sasquach heads!

Drumstick63 · January 06, 2010, 11:56:00 PM

Man, what a great hunt! I wish I could go again next week. Thanks to Curtis and everyone in camp – Barry (Buckster), Dustin (Toehead), Paul (BlacktailBowhunter), Mack, and Craig!

Curtis is the real deal when it comes to hogs and javelina! Even though you can visibly see that Curtis is still in pain from his recent accident, you can also see a boyish-enthusiasm and drive for the hunt. His knowledge and ability to read sign is incredible – kind of reminds you of native African trackers. My advice it to pay attention when Curtis speaks.

For Louisiana boys it was indeed cold and windy! We left Louisiana around 4am on 12/30 and drove to Ozona, TX where we spent the night. The next morning we drove the final hours to the ranch and quickly made camp before heading out for an afternoon hunt. There were plenty of javelina in the area and many shot opportunities. My brother and son both killed two javelina and I killed one after hitting my first one a little too far back. Javelina don't keep still and are tough critters. My son's second one required four arrows, a shovel, and a machete.

Again, thanks to the guys in camp. It was a pleasure and I would really enjoy sharing a camp with you again someday...

Here are a few photos. I'll try to post a few more later.........

Mark

amar911 · January 07, 2010, 12:02:00 AM

Congratulations on a great hunt guys. Barry, don't feel bad about one getting away. I know that feeling and so do a number of others who were on the Solana Ranch hunt with me.

The fall gray Predator camo looks perfect for that area.

Allan

The Vanilla Gorilla · January 07, 2010, 12:58:00 AM

Less than 3 weeks away!

The Vanilla Gorilla · January 07, 2010, 12:58:00 AM

Great pics guys, by the way! Looks like a great time!

Benny Nganabbarru · January 07, 2010, 05:30:00 AM

That is such a wicked photo, the one with the javi trotting past the hunter! Well-done!

wvtradbow · January 07, 2010, 06:32:00 AM

Great photos,I can't wait,we're leaving next Sat.morning(16th) for the long drive to Odessa from snowy WV, should be about a 24hr drive just in town long enough to pick up a few things an an get a nights rest then head to the ranch on the 18th.We'll see ya there Lefty...Bill

Bill M. · January 07, 2010, 07:27:00 AM

boy i like that windmill stand.... great pics

Ol Man · January 07, 2010, 07:41:00 AM

Nice shots and congrats to all the participants and especially those who connected.

Whip · January 07, 2010, 07:44:00 AM

Great pictures! No better time to be had than a javi hunt in Texas! Glad to hear that Curtis is up and functional

BadKarma · January 07, 2010, 07:45:00 AM

AAHHHHH!!!!! 15 days and a wake up. I guess I can start packing, now.

Great pics and keep the reports coming.

Bill, you can have the windmill stand, I have a healthy respect for gravity!!!

I think my clock is slow!

Dick in Seattle · January 07, 2010, 12:24:00 PM

Looks like a great hunt and sure brought back memories of mine. Glad to hear that Curtis is getting along.

Drumstick63 · January 07, 2010, 01:40:00 PM

Here are a few more pictures from our trip......

Home-sweet-home for 5 days

Shoot the plastic-bird

Brock and Barry playing in the sand

Dustin (the hog-hauler) just happy he found his arrows

Paul making plans

I also have a picture of Brock's second javelina that we recovered from a hole in the ground. I haven't posted the picture because it is a little bit graphic and I'm not sure of the rules on graphic pictures. It is a neat and educational photo though.......

Mark