3rd Annual WI Traditional Bunny Romp

Bob B. · January 12, 2011, 12:24:00 AM

I gotta tell ya, I was nervous about attending an event I have never been to before. After all the postings on this thread and the pms sent, I am getting excited to shoot different bows and meet folks who I only have known through reading their posts. I think it will be a blast. I hope to meet a lot of trad gangers there.

I will bring my Mowhawk 66 inch-54 pounds at 30 and my 64 inch whip 48 @ 30 bows with arrows for anyone who may want to shoot them.

Bob.

Paul Mattson · January 12, 2011, 08:22:00 AM

I can set up some bag targets, we have 3 elevated platforms to shoot from or you can shoot from ground level. This will give you a feel for the bow, shooting from both.

Whip · January 12, 2011, 08:25:00 AM

There are a couple of inches of beautiful snow on the ground now, and the 10 day forecast doesn't call for anything above freezing, so it should be sticking around.

Conditions are looking to be perfect!

matthewp · January 12, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

I might have to attend this bunny hunt. It sounds like a great time.

GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN · January 13, 2011, 04:11:00 PM

I'm getting excited for this one! Can't wait , it's going to be a great time! I'll be bringing a Big River Flat bow that i purchased here on trad gang, 60 in 63lbs at 28. Along with one of John's R/D bows for any shorter draw guys that would like to shoot one. LOL.

Cyclic-Rivers · January 13, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

Good luck fellas. I wish i was there to join in the festivities.

I am picking up another of John's bows. I am sending money tomorrow. It is a new used long(68") Big River R/D. His bows are meant for my style.

GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN · January 13, 2011, 07:56:00 PM

Charlie, where did you find this Big River you speak of, what are the specs and wood combos? I picked up one of his flat bows here in the classifieds for 150.00, thing is mint!! lil on the heavy side but it's a shooter, but aren't all of Johns bows. went to see him last week with Brain Halstad that goes by Big River here on the gang, he loves the company and seems pretty darn cheerful for an old timer. lol we were talkin a lil about a 2pcs takedown, after this i'll be looking for used Big Rivers and start collecting some.

Cyclic-Rivers · January 13, 2011, 10:33:00 PM

Raphael, Pm'd you.

BowHuntingFool · January 14, 2011, 03:13:00 PM

Charlie tell your pops about this hunt! Its a good time!

Cyclic-Rivers · January 14, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

I have Joe and am encouraging him to go.

I have e-mailed him this link so I hope you guys can entice him to drive down.

You know how things get when the chore list gets long hopefully you can talk him into getting away from the honey do's for a day.

I wish I was there with you guys.

smoke1953 · January 16, 2011, 02:39:00 PM

It could be -10 when we gather for coffee around 7am which would be similar to the first hunt held. Don't fret however, may reach single digits by 9am. Great clubhouse with fireplace will warm those bones. Even if some of you decide not to go out don't let it stop you from coming to talk trad, eat food, showoff and shoot your bows next to the clubhouse. Will be a great warm up(so to speak) for Packers-Bears the next day in the NFC Championship game. Oh, there is also a full bar. I'll leave it to Paul to say whether we can bring stuff to trade or sell.

Whip · January 16, 2011, 04:19:00 PM

Weather.com says 4 above for a low Friday night with Saturday temps heading up to a high of 20. A balmy forecast perfect for bunny chasin!!

Jason R. Wesbrock · January 16, 2011, 04:46:00 PM

Heck, that's practically sweatshirt weather for rabbit hunting.

smoke1953 · January 16, 2011, 05:11:00 PM

Yep, weatherunderground put up a more positive forecast now too. Good deal!

TimRadke · January 16, 2011, 10:23:00 PM

Hopin' to make it again this year... If there are no bunnies maybe we can find a couple of raccoons.

Hope to be there!

Paul Mattson · January 17, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

Myself, Whip, and smoke1953 went out and did some more scouting. It was snowing pretty good, didn't get into much rabbit sign, but did find alot of tree rat sign. Whip had his camera, I am sure he will be by soon and post a couple of pictures.

If anyone has anything that they want to sell or trade bring it along.

Whip · January 17, 2011, 10:54:00 PM

Snowing?? Nah, just a few flurries :rolleyes:

Should be some fresh tracks by the weekend

Bow Crazy · January 18, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

This year my youngest will join me instead of the oldest.

I can bring a target. Anyone have a aireal target for flu flu arrows?

Will we need snowshoes this year. From the photos it looks like we should be fine without?

Looking forward to it! See you there!

BC

Whip · January 18, 2011, 06:50:00 PM

We didn't use snowshoes on our stroll yesterday. There were spots where they might have been handy, but I'm sure you can get by without them.

Bill Tell · January 18, 2011, 07:28:00 PM

If isn't too late I think I would like to come? Would have to ask the wife but I think that it would be ok. I could drive up Sat morning.