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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Billy on November 02, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
I mentioned something along the lines of a bunny hunt and had a few positive responses.
Anyboby wanna chime in on places or other thoughts?
I'm aiming to be home around the third weekend in January. Have a bit of flex in that though.
I'll be reading and watching this ...
count me in
lots of state ground here
I can probably be there :)
I should be good with anytime in Jan. No bunnies to speak of around my place. Too many coyotes! Keep this going......Mike
i know several who have champion dogs longbows and killer locations....i also lease 300 acres thats full of rabbits.maybe we could sling some arrows.....
Any time in Jan is good with me. Not alot of bunnys around here.
I'd be interested.
Steve, how centrally located are those 300 acres?
Should we look for public land in the middle or ....
open to suggestions here;
I just wanted to start a thread on the subject, and hope we can do something.
I'd be into that :thumbsup:
Sounds like fun ;)
Anything around Terre Haute might give me an excuse to come visit the folks.
ttt
I would be there barring any of those things that just come up. Where ever it works out best is fine with me. Somewhere with lots of bunnies preferably!
sounds like ya all going to have some fun. bunnies ya better (http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh305/jeffburg/runforhills.gif) as the trad gangs comming :biglaugh:
sounds like fun count me in if my back cooperates ;-)
Please keep me informed, I might want to see some snow!
I do have some dates in mind after all. MY WEEKENDS OFF of course!! Jan.3-4, 17-18 and 31-Feb. 1st.
:knothead:
Whats a non-resident need to hunt in In. ?
Bretto,
For bunnies you just need a non-resident hunting license. 31 bucks for a 5 day. dino
there are several places in southern indiana,private and public.i live in scottsburg,hardy lake has good spots,clark county forestry,jackson forestry,muskatuck,atturbury,plus some others,i have some old farms with light coyote pressure.definitly want to wait till after gun season in indiana lots of weekend warriors on public land...keep in touch we will do this...also got a couch and floor for those who need it.....
Someone said the third weekend was good for them, that weekend is good for me and nobody else had a preference. Why don't we make it the 16th through the 18th?
Southern Indiana sounds good. It's pretty. There are some nice places to stay. Madison is nearby with hotels and all. The 300 acres sounds nice too.
:campfire: :archer:
I agree with Bona; I can get the rig parked for that weekend and be ready to hunt a day or two.
IF- the rest can agree on that date...how about where, as the next question??
If a date is decided, please email me in case I miss it. I think it could be a blast!
im good for whatever date you guys tell me im down for whatever.here or wherever..let me know so i can fletch about 3 or 4 dozen arrows,whats best,standard 4 fletch or 4 or 6 fletch flu flu...have bow will hunt
John, we will do that. Would love to have ya!
Is this open to anyone who wants to come?
Jeff, that little icon of yours cracks me up every time!
:biglaugh:
Steve, that was you that had the 300 acres. Sounds to me like Southern Indiana is looking pretty good.
wudstix, you could still make that couldn't you?
Don, I think I speak for everyone when I say...HECK YEA!
go get em guys!!!
i'd say...as long as yer able to laff at yourself, and with the rest of us; you're invited.
I'd like to come, but no rabbits around here.
Well John if you don't have any down there we should do some scoutting. I usually see a few when ever I am out but I don't know that we have a bunch. I can walk a bit at the closet reservoir and see how many I kick up. I live in Grant Co. and the Mississinewa area is where I will scout.
That's "closest" not "closet". :smileystooges:
That must be walk in closet. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
I'm not a closet bowhunter. :D
hey john,johns in my trad club here in scottsburg.you guys tell me what the dates are..theres probaly 30,000 acres within a half hour of where i live,crosley,hardy,splinter ridge,clark forestry,austin bottoms hopefully we wont walk in to a meth lab there,lots of public land.ill take a few too the three hundred acres,talked to the guy i lease it from and he was kinda hesitant but i can get a few or maybe several on there.....but keep me informed...email me at stevewills028@gmail.com
Sounding like we need to pick a central spot and go from there.
January may be a bit cold for tents...Seymour is close, Scottsburg has 'Inns'...
What about State Park cabins?? Should be cheap split several ways and give us a gathering spot.
Then, we could go in several different groups and see what the stories are at the evening campfire.
I have no problem laughing at myself or anyone else...lol. I'm going try to talk a friend of mine into it and see if we can make it. I'll keep watching for more info, thx.
Donald
I love winter camping. We definitely need a place to build a fire. I might have a couple osage scraps lying around I could bring.
Other than Patoka Lake, are there cabins close by to any of the parks.
Patoka has huge amounts of land to hunt.
We could spread out pretty well.
I'm throwing stuff into the breeze...
cabins,tents what are ya'll thinkin' ??
I don't mind winter camping, but a good cabin ain't to bad either!
clifty falls in madison if im not mistaken has cabins.delanie park wich is right next to hoosier national foresty,has cabins..its like ten minutes from west of scottsburg.if anyone has good public ground by all means say so ill feel bad if the hunting turns south here..but there are lots of them around now..keep me informed.steve
You know, even if we don't end up seeing alot of rabbits, it will be a fun time I'm sure. I don't care where we go just so we go. North, south, or west. (I'm already pretty much east).
Looks like it will work for me. I'd probably go anywhere but extreme SW or NW, just too far to drive from Pittsburgh for a weekend. I'll likely drag the boys out of school for a day as well, so there'd be 3 of us. Winter camping is cool so accomodations aren't important to us.....although I wouldn't turn a cabin down!
I've never tried winter camping. Are you guys talking about using your regular nylon tents? I may need some advice before I try it! :saywhat:
hey trucker, whats the drive time from rural perry county? I'm thinkin that a long drive for some Hasenpfeffer.
think im going to go ouut today and see how many are still on the farms and may try to slip an arrow on a few:)
I should be back up there soon. I'll be working around Terre Haute, Brazil and Milford, IL.
I'd like to meet you guys. I'd be shooting a recurve also.
How far away is the place you are thinking about hunting from where I'll be at?
That's right the season started didn't it?! I may have to get out for a while before my deer hunt tonight.
I know we have about a month and a half before the hunt date. But on the other hand, we only have a month and a half until the hunt date!
Somebody make a motion on a hunt site. Then we will need a second. Then we can vote. :campfire:
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im game you guys tell me where me and the old ford need too go
You name it and maybe I will find it....lol
Mike, when we figure out where we will certain let you know.
Terre Haute is central but extreme west if I remember correctly. Scott Co. has been suggested. That is not as far south as you can go and not as far east as you can go. So maybe 2-2 1/2 hrs. from you? It is about a 4 hr. drive for me. If I would take I-69 it would be a bit quicker.
man im ready to go now,im the only one out of my hunting buddies that shoot trad,pretty much exclusivly.i mean i still have some old compounds that i keep around incase i get hurt at work,,,,,just in case....but thats why i have several recurves on the wall with different weights,and boxes of arrows.....hope to see you guys soon.
steve
depending on how many want to attend,,,I might have access to enough private ground in Hancock/Shelby counties---about 30 mile east of Indianapolis
Atterbury
atterbury wma has lots of open fields might even kick up a pheasant or two left over from the put and take hunts. Boyscouts have a nice cabin that could be rented from johnson county park if the scouts aren't using it that weekend. It's about as centrally located as I can think of
Atterbury and the boy scout cabin really sounds good! Lots of good bunny habitat there!
My wife and I are both interested. Keep us informed!
Mississinewa Reservior has cabins also. If they are hot booked up already. I can call about them on Mon.
I wonder if the trad folks at the Farmland Conservation Club could help us out? I will look into that also.
Being a Fellow Hoosier, and If My Leg Doesnt Screw Me Up, I would LOVE to Make it happen!! As Long as Y'all dont Mind Laffin' yer Butts Off the 43 Y.O. ROOKIE!! I will keep tabs on this one!!
Put Simply IF The GAS Prices Dont Take a BIG Spike, Lord Willin', and The Gas Aint High!! :thumbsup: :goldtooth:
Everytime this thread goes to the top we get another interested member! This is really gett'n good!
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I might be able to make it too. Depends on when and where.
i think i just got 140 acres in crothersville bottoms from my uncle,15,20 acres of big thick grass flats...im ready...lets get it started
OK, how's this...?
Nighthawk - would you check the boy scout cabin?
b.glass - will you check Mississinewa cabin?
Steve - will you check on the cabins close to you?
Could someone chime in on winter camping in a "summer" tent. I'm thinking a ground pad and a fire pit are good must haves.
chessie - you are looking at roughly 450 to 500 miles one way supposing you came acrossed the pike/I70 to I71 and US50 into southern Indiana and about the same if we go with a northern destination.
.... it will fun, rabbit stew or not ...
Winter camping = the same as summer camping only colder. May I recommend a sleeping bag and an air mattress. Here's a nice way to do it (http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/06elkhunt70.jpg) I really like the tarp and a good bag. A mylar blanket helps if it gets sub 20 degrees.
QuoteMike, when we figure out where we will certain let you know.
Terre Haute is central but extreme west if I remember correctly. Scott Co. has been suggested. That is not as far south as you can go and not as far east as you can go. So maybe 2-2 1/2 hrs. from you? It is about a 4 hr. drive for me. If I would take I-69 it would be a bit quicker.
Well you can pretty much count me in. I should be back up in IL. with in the week and should be there at least until Feb. and I can get off work pretty much when ever I want.
I still have an IL. doe tag too fill also.
:thumbsup:
I will get a motel room, us old guys need heat and hot water.
we will HAVE a fire and a pot to boil water..
:D
dalanie lake does rent cabins in the winter time,cant reach anyone right now but have friends who know the owners...i almost had a rabbit run over me getting out of the stand lastnight.i thought ol mossy horns was running right at me and it was little cotton horn,i almost crapped myself.didnt have an arrow knocked.got my eye out for his fluffy butt....
I figure it will be Mon. before I can find out anything. But I will let you know. I do know that they are at Francis Slocum State Park and that they can sleep up to 6. Outhouse toilets, no running water but they do have electricity.
And there are 8 or ten of them. Nice shower facilities in the campground IF they are open.
I doubt it that time of year.
they'll most likely have the water turned off.
Someone should check on the farmland conservation club. First rate facilities and several large fields that they run bird dogs in. I will check on the boyscout cabin at atterbury. I'll do it tomorrow (monday)
Are the dates January 16 to the 18?? for sure? Need to know to check on cabin
I've missed this thread, but I would be interested. Some tender rabbit sounds pretty good.
sounds good on the dates,i dont care if i have to drive up to michigan for some fluffy tail:)
YES, let's go with that weekend.
If, we wind up with some in cabins and some in tents, it'll make for good 'chatter' ;) around the fire :campfire: :archer:
JAN 16-18 Indiana Bunny Romp and Bull Flingin'...?location by next weekend?
I will contact the guy that set up the last couple of shoots that they had at Farmland. I really expect it to be ok if there aren't other activities on the same dates.
We are up to about 2 doz. bowhunters now! This is great, I can hardly wait!
With the date set; I'm good!
I will probably not be online for a couple days. You folks pick the spot and let's fling some bu...arras ;)
Doesn't matter to me tents or cabins, north or south. If, I hafta cast a vote... a good campground.
boyscout cabin at atterbury is available that weekend. The cost is $90 dollars per day. It has showers,kitchenette and room to seat 50. Lady said you can throw a sleeping bag on the floor or use a cot.Floor is concrete
TTT
Well, I would like to consider coming to this if I am not too late to the party. There are multiple hotels and eaties within 10 minutes of Atterbury if anyone is interested. It seems to me I see more rabbits in town than in the country now, maybe we should petition the DNR to open up "urban rabbit zones".
how far you guys from Lansing michigan...my son and i might make the trip!
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Serious..how far from Lansing?? Im still looking for this bunny!
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Looks like Atterbury is turning out to be the spot maybe!
Heres a pic from our michigan bunny stomp last year... we raised 900.00 with a raffle for st jude...just something to think about....
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Rocky to Bullwinkle..."That's not a raaabbit!"
That's a hoss!
im ready,i could take a group too some places,where im located atterbury is like 40 mins.so if some wanted to split up or whatever.ive jumped several lately going to the stand.i could take 3 or 4 plus my dog handlers..or a few more
Would it be helpful to post a map of Indiana showing where Camp Atterbury is located? Maybe with some directions. Then get some others input on the location.
I tried to contact someone about the Farmland Conservation Club but have not recieved a reply yet.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Edinburgh&state=IN#a/maps/m::6:39.354198:-85.966695:0:::::/e
click on the above link. You can then zoom in one click and see camp atterbury
FYI... I cant remember if it was mention(and I'm too lazy to look).. there's a good size campground right there in Atterbury, plenty of ponds to fish/ice fish, archery range, brand new (NICE) firearms range and plenty of military tanks, trucks etc on display, POW chapel- it was used as a pow camp in the 40's.
Also an outlet mall about 6 mile down the road, restaraunts etc.
Goose season will also be open at that time ;)
Squirrel is open too.
before we definatly choose atterbury wma let me check with the dnr as to the rabbit population
atterbury gets hunted pretty hard..i mean its in every indiana game and fish magazine...i dont care if i dont sling one arrow just wanna have.....ill bring some arial targets.
I'm liking Atterbury more all the time. If NightHawk has an even moderately favorable report I saw we make it Atterbury.
I will check on a reply about Farmland though.
called the dnr at atterbury today. (1-812-526-2051)The guy on the phone told me that the season has been a little better than in the past. Atterbury does get alot of pressure early during the seasons, as long as it isn't to cold. I have bowhunted there for deer and haven't seen another person all day, some days seems like I can't get away from folks. Just depends
Got word about Farmland it that option won't work out.
something else to think about. Morgantown CC isn't to far from atterbury less than 15 miles. Might be able to get the club house down there for the weekend. just a thought
I move that we plan to have this hunt at Camp Atterbury!
I'm 30 mins from atterbury...count me in.
UNLESS someone has an arguement...
Jan 16-18,is the date ;Camp Atterbury, is the location?
Like Steve suggested, we can split off and hunt different areas. Or, we could 'crash' the brush as a group.
Nighthawk can we ask you to continue to spearhead the set up for the cabin?
We can work the rest out as we go...
My thoughts are ;
Ethan and I will leave Kokomo Friday after school. Could make Atterbury about 5ish? Hang out and/or hunt that evening..hunt Saturday morning...yak/lunch/bows...hunt...campfire...
hunt Sunday morning...
Without a camp to set up or breakdown, should leave some extra flingin' time.
Keep the ideas flowing, this is sounding good!!
how do you want to do the cabin? I'm sure we'll have to have the fee before they rent it to us. I'll call tomorrow and ask
Sounds Great!
im ready,talked to my buddy and hes in,he said he had state field trials up there and out of over a hundred doggs his and three others ran rabbits.but like i said there are several places we could hunt around southern indiana.ill go wherever.we are starting to run rabbits right after gun season.should be fun
steve
I'm in for $20 of the cabin. I'm bringing at least a couple of my kids. I'll send it to you Joe if you are planning to handle it??? Need your addy.
Let me know where and to whom and I'll toss in another $20 for the cabin as well. It will probably just be me but one off the boys may tag along.
16-18th of January at Atterbury? I can't commit, but I will try to be there that Saturday morning. Hopefully I can talk my buddy into coming also.
ttt
cabin has been held in the name tradgang.
not sure how we want to do it is paypal an option? does anyone have a paypal acccount setup to handel incomming funds? just a thought anyone else have any ideas?
guess you could send funds to the campground just put on the letter :readit: that the money is for rental of the boyscout cabin for tradgang jan 16 - 18 :bigsmyl:
Campground Address:
PO Box 246
Franklin, IN
46131
Campground Phone Numbers:
Phone: (812) 526-6809
How much is the total rental on the cabin? May have been mentioned and I missed it.
What is the total going to be?
one person needs to handle the cabin fees.....that way we know that it will be paid.i mean how many people open the mail there....i mean thats just a suggestion......but im there
Me and a buddy of mine might be interested! His PC is broke and I havent been on here for a few day's! that is if yall have any room left? We was just wondering where,when,how much etc... any info would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks Jason
Covey,
Camp Atterbury
Jan. 16th - 18th
Boyscout cabin is held for us. Some have already spoken for $20 towards the cabin. NightHawk will let us know how much the cabin will be all totaled. I might be interested in handling the payment to rent the cabin when I know how much it will be. There are also hotels nearby. Can someone tell us what the hotels are and what town they are in? I think there is also camping available.
hotels about 6 mile south at junction of 31 and I65 along with restaraunts
http://www.google.com/search?q=hotels+taylorsville+indiana&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GWYA_en
We are losing our monitor. If you don't hear from me 4 a few days
cabin rental is 90 dollars a day. it has a kitchenette showers ect....
How many will this cabin sleep and what will a person need, sleeping bag, etc...?
just keep me informed,im ready too go as soon as firearms season ends we start down here for some bunnies
I'm back with a new monitor. We will need the cabin for two nights. So $180.00 will cover it. So $20 for two people will be more than enough. Maybe we can get some food with what's left over. How does that sound to y'all? I guess I can handle collecting the money and sending it to the campground if that's ok with everybody. Maybe we should have some volunteers bring some food also. We should start a list.
Guys, John Nail and I and maybe some others would like to join in for a day of hunting. We're all close so driving in for a day works for us. That OK ?
Flinttim, I don't see why not!
im like an hour away,ill probaly drive in.scottsburgs not far for a drive up to edingburg...
I think we have it for 3 days so we can use it friday night. The cabin should sleep 10 -15 easily but the floor is concrete. so I'd bring a cot if I were you. I'll go this week and get a pic of the place
Oops! I told someone that I thought it slept 50!
ttt
I kinda forgot about Sunday school so I doubt I'll stay Saturday night all night. I might come down Friday though. I'm still in for $20 for the cabin though.
my trad club is having a shoot the 17th...if we wanted to do that too.its in scottsburg...
Steve I also belong to the Indiana traditional bowhunters. I think alot of club members are coming up for the bunny romp/stomp hop?? :bigsmyl:
Bona...I don't know how many the cabin will sleep, I'm guessing. If you want to handel the money I think that would be great. If you'd post your address maybe we can start collecting a few funds for a fun weekend
Ok, my address:
Bona Glass
1979 S. 900 E.
Marion, IN 46953
If you send checks in my name I can send Atterbury a lump sum payment. I will keep you posted as to how well the amount is coming along.
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Bona I'll get you my share in the mail the first time I get to town.
That cabin looks perfect!
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these are pictures of the cabin and the immediant surrounding area
That osage tree better keep a close eye on John Scifres!
I'm in for $20 on the cabin.
Ethan and I will be down Friday.
Sounds like Brent may come, for at least a day.
Where are there campgrounds?
Can we pitch tents alondside the cabin?
Sounds like we may need some extra space !
this is going to be awesome
thers a camp ground right in atterbury
its at the north end of the johson county park area
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adeeden, I will let you know when I get it.
NightHawk, thanks for posting the pictures.
trapperDave, I'm gonna have ta get me one of those maps.
This is coming together nicely.
What's the bunny population like at this place?
And will Squirrel season still be open then?
count me and my son in for some day hunt. we live about 5 miles from there. The cabin is nice, we use it several times a year to hold a hunters ed class. i might be able to round up some rabbit dogs. looks like a good turn out.
MikeW, there are bunnies there. its not loaded but there will plenty to shoot at. Squirrel season will be open. there are a mix of red and greys in Atterbury.
campground is by/close to the cabin. we may be able to camp at the cabin. I think the scouts do
ill probaly stay the weekend up there,itll be nice to fire off my traps,put my tools down from the two houses im building,and get away from the kids,and wife god love em..cant wait to see you all there
ttt
ttt
im ready
Did we ever get a number, that the cabin will sleep?
I'll be bringing a tent,etc...just in case
note to self: don't forget bow making tools...
:knothead: :campfire:
I just talked to a park staff and they guessed at about 20 cots would fit but may be a little crowded at that.
Oooh, ya! Bow making tools!
And the fire code restricts its capacity to seating 60.
I'd be more than happy to kick in $20 for the cabin but I'll probably be a wuss and grab a near by motel room.
Send it here?
Bona Glass
1979 S. 900 E.
Marion, IN 46953
Hey Mike, are you back in this area again?
Yes Mike, send it to me and I will get it to the right people as soon as I have what we need.
there is a place in taylorsville that sells fish, the kind that volunteer fire departments use for thier fish frys. Might be mighty tasty saturday evening
Big ol fish fry and a couple big pots of beans and corn bread, some onions in the beans ohhhhh babyyyyyy
Also there is a restaurant in Nineveh called the Williamsburg Inn, saturdays they have cowboy prime rib, last time I ate there, I cut the prime rib with my fork, you also get one of those texas size, baked potatos with sea salt, butter, sour cream and corn bread. Washed down with sweet tea :thumbsup:
decisions.. decisions... decisions... :goldtooth: :goldtooth:
yer makin me hungry
QuoteHey Mike, are you back in this area again?
Yep...Staying in Danville and working in Hoopeston. Headed home for T-Day Wed. but will be back Dec. 2nd. I must have seen 15-20 deer driving from Danville to Hoopeston this morning.
bGlass,
I'll get it out soon...Thx.
if theres a group that wants too kick some brush at one of my honey holes id like to kinda have a smaller group,4 to 6 will do........just want to keep land owners happy
hop on up to the front briar bush
If we have the cabin for Fri. and Sat. nights then until 2 pm or so on Sun. we will need to come up with $270. What do you all think? I think we can do it.
Bona, my check should get there Mon or Tues.
As for food...beans and cornbread?? YUM YUM
Fish is good too!!
Wabbit stew would be okay with me...
I'm liking the ideas and gettin hongree...
Are we thinking: breakfast and lunch from your own stocks and a group feed for supper Saturday??
Joe, will they cook the fish? Or is it a; "they prepare / we cook" kinda thing?
As we get closer, can someone post a number as to how many folks plan to utilize the cabin? If it is going to be too crowded, I could go ahead and rent a motel room close by. You all might appreciate that anyway! If my wife is to be believed, I tend to snore a little...o.k. alot! Mike
If we go the fish route it does have to be fried. It comes frozen. I think the place is called 7-k farms.
I vote for the beans as they would be easier to fix and can feed a crowd resonably, plus they will keep you warm at night :scared: :scared: :bigsmyl:
uhh, you planning to sleep outside are ya??...LOL
I like the beans or even chili idea...cornbread works either way!!
A few crockpots and either, or, can be had. Jiffy cornbread would make it simple or, does Wally world have it ready-to-eat?
Simple to set up and walk away from that way.
Be off-line for a few days.
Ya'll have fun plannin'....
I'd just get the cabin for Saturday night. You're closing in on $300 and if my experience serves as an indicator, fewer than half of those who are saying they will be there now will actually be able to make it. No fault of their own, life just happens. Like I said earlier, I'm in for $20 one way or another but I won't be sleeping in the cabin on Saturday night just because of my own "life happens" stuff :)
I'd do a stew or some other simple thing. Frying a bunch of fish is a pain. Let's hunt, not cook.
let people bring a crock full of beans and stews.soups are always good after cold day hunting..
another question what kind of heads is everyone going to be shooting
Bunny heads, :biglaugh:
:biglaugh: :biglaugh:
I will definitely keep everyone updated on how many are planning to be in the cabin. I will go by checks sent to me if you would include a note saying how many will be in your group. Even those not sleeping there could contribute some $ because we will be using it for meals, warmth, etc.
Crock pots by all means! "Let's hunt, not cook".
I plan to use stone points on cane arrows and I'm not sure on some carbons.
seriously what kind of broadheads or judos or blunts are you going to use...
I usually carry a bunch of heads for small game.
I like modified Woodsmans the most,then Ace Hex then Judos. I shoot both woodies and carbons with all heads.
For bunnies I like nutters!
nutters :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
I like nutters too. Go down to walmart and get some 3/8" dowels. Put a nock and a couple feathers on one end. Stick a heavy nut on the other end and you are set. Less than a buck. You don't care if you lose them and they won't hurt the dogs. It is a slight miracle if I hit a running bunny any way.
I read alot of talk about "nutters" for small game last year but never found out eggzactly what they were. I was going to ask.
Thanks John!
I got the first reservation for sleeping space in the cabin! Billy, got your $.
I normal use a judo on rabbits. But I'm going to make up some "nutters" too.
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Is everyone ok with just having the cabin reserved for all day on Sat. through Sun. until say 2 or 3 o'clock?
Saturday will work for me and Ethan.
Anybody else planning to be in Friday evening?
I'll bring a crockpot of chili.
Nutters will be what we're shootin'.
Saturday,Sunday makes the most sense fiscally
do you fletch those ""nutters""flu flu or regular.and is anyone else going to be shooting anything than those nutters
I will be fletching; 2 LH flu flu on the nutters and will probably have other heads along as well;
A couple 'tarantulas', slip on blunts,steel blunts..most will be nutters.
just 2 fletch,im confused ill just get all my old alluminum arrows out and fletch them ol flu flu style...we are starting to hunt rabbits this weekend coming up cant wait....
2 work for me. others go 3,4,6.....
i'm cheap, especially on things that i'll likely lose :bigsmyl:
i run 2 fletch on about half my arrows.
ok what kinda bows will everyone be toting,and the poundage.ill be carrying my 1976 grizzly #55,backup will either be my 76 kodiak magnum,or my wing.kinda wondering what everyone will be toting...
I'll bring my 47# glass bow and my sons BBO at about 38#. I'm making some nutters 4 fletch low profile fletching and some carbons with judos.
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That's a nutter!
here's a couple pictures of nutters using 1 full length feather. Very easy to build
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I have a bunch of steel glue on blunts in several sizes. I will bring them if anyone needs some. I mainly have 145 and 160 grain in both 11/32 and 23/64.
If anyone needs a few just email me and let me know where you are staying and I will get them to you. I only live about 5 miles from the hunt site.
For the folks looking for a room there are several motels in Taylorsville. It is at the crossroads of Interstate 65 and US 31.
There are some goods eats in that area. Myu favorite is Montana Mikes Steak House. If the non-hunting wives come there is a big outlet mall in that area.
Sounds like fun, we can not wait.
If anyone is interested I might be able to set up a racoon hunt on one of the nights.
Yes on the coon hunt. Friday night would be better for me but we could do Saturday too. My son is dying to do that ever since seeing "Where the Red Fern Grows".
I'll be shooting my ambush bow selfbow. My brother will probably come and shoot my Ancient Spirits recurve.
Coon hunt? Sounds good!
We have about 6 weeks until the hunt date. I have only one reservation so far. When we get close to the amount needed, ($190.00), I will send it in. I plan to put something towards the price of the cabin. Someone thought a pass of the hat on Sat. would work. Anything above and beyond what is needed for the hunt could go to St. Judes. Maybe we could have a raffle for the $ needed.
What do you all think?
I would like to join in on this hunt.Myself and 3 possibly 4 other guys can come up Saturday morning and hunt all day but we can't spend the night.I can also bring my beagles if needed.
Sent a mo for $20 today...will not be able to stay the night but sounds like a great time....I'll probably just shoot the arrows I find in the thickets LOL
I'll be watch'n for it Terry.
Terry, got your M.O. Thanks!
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Can anyone drop by? Can't spend the night but have never hunted rabbit with my bow, rarely with anything for that matter. Moved up from S. Texas and the weather was generally so warm rabbits weren't edible so my father never hunted for them.
What does a non resident license cost? And is that all you need? Or do you need something like a "Habitat stamp" also like in IL.?
its all you need for small game $31 for a 5 day non-resident
All are welcome
Absolutely!!
I live arround Ft. Wayne. This sounds like fun I think I might be able to make it!!! Try out some of the "Hammer" blunts from 3Rivers.
Thanks,
Jeff
Bona et al----Urgent request for 2 things after the hunt:
#1---Pics and reports just for fun.
#2----Your opinions as to what worked and what did not to make it workable and enjoyable. Some of us in northern CA and southern OR have been thinking of something similar in the sagebrush.
Thanks----I pray you all have a great time together, with safe travel.
Bruce
pictures..who's gonna shoot at the wabbits??
ok,ok since ya asked so nicely.. :smileystooges:
i'm hopin everyone decides to bring their funny hats. we can't do pink - that's the guys who shoot thru steel...but, hats are good!!
so, is the chili/bean,cornbread feed for saturday a go then?
how 'bout the coon hunt?
do we have a snow dancer ??
Snow dancer?
I plan to bring something like beans or chili and cornbread.
I would try the coon hunt if someone heads it up!
I will bring a camera and I've been thinkn about a hat (knit style) with a logo on it commemorating the hunt.
Bona,
snow makes trackin bunnies easier, also makes them easier to see
OK. But what does that have to do with dancing?
I invisioned one of you guys in a flimsy costume dancing in the snow like those guys that jump into icy water on Jan. 1st!
Just came back from a short bunny/squirrel hunt. Sighted 3 bunnies, multiple bushy tails (w two missed shots, close but no cigar) and a whitetail doe.
snow dance = rain dance ... only more chilly :D
besides tracking; our tans will look better ;)
i'm just trying to set a tone for fun and flingin.
bows scraped,bunnies dressed,s'mores burnt,stories re-told...i'm gassed; oops, gotta wait for the chili :o
:bigsmyl:
Your on it Bona. Was supposed to keep it secret but Billy is going to do a hula dance while fire walking!! :scared: :scared: and asking the gods of the hunt for snow and bunnies :bigsmyl:
my grass kilt will be at the cleaners dat weekend.. :p
and besides; 'hillbilly' may be part of the family tree, but we already sold the hog :D
maybe we can get some two steppin texan to do a jig for us...they've got it snowing in houston tonite :wavey:
OOOhh! I get it now! Kinda slow aint I? Ya'll can count on me to do some snow dance'n. I'll make the kids help out on that one too!
dance litely; some folks are altitude challenged ;)
sorry i havent been on for several days,just moved into my new home,trying to get the photography studio together.decided to wait till spring...cant wait weve been out several time and the gun hunters with us are doing well.there all screwed when i take them to some archery only land..hope to see you guys soon.our clubs first shoot is the 3rd of january in scottsburg if anyone wants to come more the marrier
Hey Nighthawk , was it you, or John, er maybe Darren that I loaned my coconut shells to...?
:smileystooges: :help:
Billy......I thought you said they were a gift??? :( ;)
Boys & I are still hoping to make it.
That's the way guys! Keep work'n on that outfit!
ttt
OK so I'm working in Hoopeston, IL. right and I get out pretty early(just after day break)and I'm out till dark every night. Since these last two snow falls I've noticed there are bunny tracks every where!
I work in alleys mostly and along the highways.
I'm seeing tracks and lots of them except I have yet to see a rabbit? Now where I'm from if there are rabbits around you will see them early in the morning and late evening. So what gives? Are Illinois bunnys nocturnal?
Granted I'm not out tromping the brush but you would think you would see some around with all the tracks I'm seeing every where. None dead on the hwy,and never seen one cross the hwy either. Last couple of mornings & nights I've really been watching for them too, even went back to some areas that looked like a freeway with tracks...no bunnys.
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Something else I can offer. If someone has never ran a trap line they can tag along with me. I have a few traps set in the area. I trap for racoon, coyote, muskrat. But sometimes catch squirrels, rabbits skunks and so forth. It might be interesting for someone that has never experienced it.
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a gift?? All right...I'll go shell-less....
I've had snow in Houston(yes,Texas); I've had snow in Aurora,IL ... can I get some snow in Edinburgh..??
Does the cabin have any tables in it ?
I was thinking (dangerous)...crockpots and what not in a general- grab and growl line. Might leave more room inside for the li..ehum, story tellin's.
I don't know what is in the cabin but Nighhawk might. I've been wanting to go down and check it out but I've been pretty busy.
Also while we're on the subject of the cabin, I only have $50.00 towards the cabin. If anyone else knows they are wanting to sleep there and want to sent something in advance you can send it to me at: Bona Glass
1979 S. 900 E.
Marion, IN 46953
We need $140.00 more. Someone has given $20.00 to cover themselves and a child or two. Someone else sent $20.00 for himself. So there is no set rule, more like a donation. I've thrown a $10.00 in the pot even though I'm not planning to sleep there. I'll be using it to get warm, eat, li...tell stories.
So if you want to be sure of a spot in the cabin to sleep send me a few bucks and I'll put your name down.
ttt
I am not sure if I am going to make this one or not now. Got forced into taking 2 weeks vacation starting this Monday from work so if I do make it, it will only be for a day trip.
adeeden - a day trip will be good.
This is more about gettin' to meet some of the faces of the 'Gang; than anything else.
Rabbits will be a plus!! Bow building will be another. Chili or beans ..well, we'll see..
Hangin' out and sharing smiles and laffs is the bottom line.
Whether two hours or a day and a half...
dont feel bad,,,we're off till Jan 12 :(
Sorry guys but I may not be able to make it. I have an appointment with a specialist tuesday. I'm sure he will order more testing to see whats going on
I'm sorry to hear that, NightHawk!
You'll be in our thoughts and prayers, do what ya gotta do to get well.
Sorry about that. Your in my prayers. :(
Hey, NightHawk, sorry to hear that. Prayers sent up for you and your family.
NightHawk,
Let us know what the specialist says. Take care.
Boomer
Oh now Nighthawk you can make it, I have faith. You and PT can do it. See ya bro.
Nighthawk, remember you have my number if you need anything.
Nighthawk , as long as you don't want help with that pop-up after sundown....gimme a yell if ya need something...LOL ;)
Tell the specialist to consult Granny Clampett, if all else fails to get you to Atterbury..
Seriously; Get Well and Healthy,Brother.
ttt...less than 20 days
cant wait to see you guys up there
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Heck with the doc. I'll try and be there saturday at least
thats the spirit
if anyone has questions about local motels or anything about the area please shoot me an email
coffey.james@sbcglobal.net
Also, my wifes uncle is an avid rabbit hunter and hunts atterbury on a regular basis. I spoke with him over the Holidays and he has taken 31 rabbits from the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife area this season.
hey tell him he better leave some for when i come over bro. i love rabbit stew.
ya tell him too lay off......lol
Im glad he took soo many. We had a platter of fried rabbit that was big enough to feed an army. LOL
Yeah Joe...attaboy!! :thumbsup:
Ho'nehe??? you planning a bit of stroll..??..
How are we set for the cabin?
Ethan and I will be around the area on Friday evening. Staying thru Sunday @ noon.
Do ya think we will get any snow by then? :confused:
Tell me if I have this correct.
Date is Jan 16-18.
Meeting at Camo Atterbury
Non res 5 day lic is about $30
What time will you meet on these dates?
Exactly where will we meet?
I am not positive we will be there, but hoping to make it. If we make it, we will probably drive up on Friday arriving in afternoon.
John - Sipsey River
Jim - BlackCreek bows
heres a link to Indiana DNR, you can get lisences on line, regs, maps etc.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/
I'm guessin meet at the cabin??? Time????
I'll be there about 9:00 am on Saturday.
Bona, did you get my check? How's the funds collection coming?
Sorry, I haven't been on for a few days. That last windy day knocked out the tower we get our signal from. It just now let me back on.
Yes John, I got your check. We now have a total of $70.00.
I will call and make sure of the amount needed for one day, night and part of another day.
Bona
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Well, that didn't work!
It looks like I may be able to make it up for Saturday, Where and what time is everyone meeting?
Bona,
I was trying to make a cross. It was one in the little window but when I posted it came out with that *shrug*
I'm trying to get some pallets from work for the bonfire. They said it was no problem I just have to find some
:bigsmyl:
Watch yer back Joe...
I'm planning to be in the area Friday evening.
Probably try an area or two for short walk and fling and to check out the camp grounds.
Then, be at the Boyscout Cabin around 8 or 9 Saturday morning...let the fun begin!!!
OK here's a silly question as I have never been to aturbury before, Where is the boy scout babin located? and I saw on the website that all hunters must check in and out whats that all about and how and where do you do that?
Good question. I've not been either.
Looks like a place easy to find things. If, they were on the map! LOL
Anybody else think the RR tracks and swamp areas are looking good?
Do you guys put any sealer on the nutters that you make? I was thinking about a coat or two of Tru oil.
Bona
that will work fine Bona. thats what i use good stuff.
boyscout cabin is at the west end of the camp grounds past the park office. The check in thing is very simple. At the dnr building they have a sign in book and cards. You sign the book ,pick up a card. When your done hunting you place the card in one of the boxes located on the side of the road. It's an honor system. It helps the biologists keep track of how many of what specis has been harvested.
Billy...any of the large fields should be decent. I would think about area 11 and 13,14
For those that don't know the history. Atterbury was an internment camp for german and italian pows in WW11. You can still see the pillboxes along the creek and the chapel that the pows built and hand painted the art inside. Don't forget to bring your camera
Hey NightHawk! Can you give me the phone number for the Johnson Co. Park or who you talked to to reserve the cabin?
Bona
Thanks Jeff!
ttt
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long range forecast calling for periods of snow and 39F on the 17th
dance litely ya'll... ;)
'bout an inch, less than three should be good; right??
Less than two weeks to go!
Do you think we could get some kind of roll call?
I haven't been able to get in touch with the right people at the right time yet in the Johnson Co. Park area.
Also, I want to try and get some knit hats to comemorate the day. Does anyone think they would be interested in that?
Bona
Myself and 4 others are planning on coming up SATURDAY morning ,but we will not be spending the night.I am planning on bringing 3 beagles also.Count me in for a hat.Take care and we will see soon.
Bona....put me down for a hat....hope this becomes an annual thing....Terry
I'll be there for the day on Saturday. Don't need another hat though :)
I'll be there Saturday for the day along with my Dad! Putting some arrows together now just for the occasion.
A fine batch of bunny busting arrows if I have to say so myself!
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The business end.
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Thats my poor man's blunt (my version of the nutter) It's a 2 1/2 inch long 8/32 bolt. A 10/32 wingnut. A 8/32 nut and an alluminum insert. (the ones that come with carbon shafts). slap them together and it's the perfect bunny thumper that weigh just under 135 grains!
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Good news!! I just came back from a run down to the campgrounds. I talked to the grounds people and it will only be $50.00 for the entire Sat./Sat. night and Sun!
We have more money than needed and I will reimburse those who have given $20.00 at least $10.00.
I will bring fix'ns for a pancake and sausage breakfast Sunday morning. And I will bring a crockpot of deer stew for Sat.
My son and I will come and stay in the cabin. My daughter might come too.
Bona
I'll be down on Sat
and ya can never have too many hats ;)
what did you think of the area Bona? Did you like the cabin area? I hope everything was alright
Well Joe, there was a gate up at the entrance to the cabin so I didn't take the time to go on back. But the pictures you posted looked great!
I think it will be fine!
I think we can stir up some bunnies in there. ;)
Oh ya, somebody needs to pick up the keys to the gate and the cabin on Fri. Can someone speak up for that job?
Adeeden, those are fantastic looking bunny arrows! It will be great to see those fly!
Bona
QuoteA fine batch of bunny busting arrows if I have to say so myself!
You shouldn't have a problem finding those. Where's my sunglasses!
I can get the keys for ya friday night of the 16th, that's not a problem
Thanks Joe! That would be great!
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QuoteA fine batch of bunny busting arrows if I have to say so myself!
You shouldn't have a problem finding those. Where's my sunglasses! [/b]
Come on Mike, we have shot together before and you know I can loose any arrow no matter how bright it is!
TTT
sounds like fun I would be interested
hope to see ya there!
I got my bunnystixx ready :D
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what time is everyone going out sunday
I don't know that there is a set time. This seems to be fairly informal and we'll see when we get there. After a few pancakes I guess...9ish?
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Bona, what do you need for the hats? (2)Please.
Ethan and I will be down Saturday morning, thought we could make it Friday.. :rolleyes: We'll be staying in the cabin, or close by.
You need anything for breakfast?
Crockpot of chili will be coming for Saturday.
My poor little, 2 fletched, double nut, dowel rods are gonna feel out classed. Nice work!
ya'll can stop the snow dance now. Looks like there will be a few inches on the ground by Saturday,,,with fresh snow friday night ;)
http://www.accuweather.com/us/in/edinburgh/46124/forecast2.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&metric=0
Hey Billy, I don't know yet or even if they would be ready on time. The cost for 10 hats to be made would be at least $15.50 each because of the "digitizing" fee of $50.00 and the cost of embroidering of at least $6.50 a piece. The hats I've picked up where $4.00 each.
That seems a little steep to me but of course the more that is made the cheaper each would be to a point.
I will put up a picture of the rough draft for the patch. It is also on the "Roll Call" thread.
Bona
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As far as breakfast...I will need eggs, milk, syrup, butter, smokey links. O.J. might be nice. And if anyone is a coffee conasewer ;) you might want to bring a coffee pot and stuff, instant is fine with me.
I've changed my mind and will bring sloppy joes instead of stew, buns included.
Don't forget to bring your favorite drink (short of booze I hope).
I wouldn't worry about hats or shirts usally end up on the short end of the stick with those things, not always but I've seen it happen more than once.
I can't see my picture. Does that mean it was deleted?
I hear ya NighHawk. It probably won't happen.
It's still there.
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I got a qoute of just under $4.00 each for a minimum of 25 printed patches. That might be worth the effort!
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Updated version. Not necessarily impproved. No date added. Oh poo, I meant to add IBR or JIBR or something like that! January Indiana Bunny Romp.
Dress WARM its gonna be a cold one. Weatherman calling for a Sat. morning low of 3 (-17windchill) high of 25.
We shouldnt have any trouble gettin close to em :)
count me in.
wont be long now :D
dress warm it's gonna be C-O-L-D
I'm gonna bring a varmint call or two,,,,If the bunnies aint movin, the yotes should ;)
Oooo....that sounds like fun!!
TTT
It's getting closer!!!
ttt
What? Roughly 17-18 people and no dead bunnies!
:help:
It was great meeting everyone today, I really enjoyed the day.
Hopefully I will be able to make it tomorrow also.
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Yeah no bunnies but where else could you find a parking lot with a semi, a boom truck, pick up trucks, an SUV a couple cars, some beagles and bows and arrows everywhere! And if the vehicles sound silly you should have seen the folks with bows!
It was great meeting with everyone though!
:biglaugh:
I cant believe I forgot my camera :(
Hopefully that group picture gets posted here ;) :D
Had a GREAT time and met some really great people. I can hardly wait till next year :wavey:
Thanks for organizing this hunt!!!!I believe everyone had a blast,I know I did.Met some new friends,shot our bows,had some great chili.Whats not to love?
My beagles are ready to go again ,so I am planning on attending next year.
What was the gentleman's name with the Voodoo custom bow?
I'm terrible with names. Said he hung out at Pirates of Archery..anyone know he's handle there?
TIA
Mike, That was Voodoo himself, Steve Hartley.
It was a fun gathering. I wish I could have stayed by some family stuff prevented that. I hope to see everyone at CLoverdale and I'll be posting soon about the Southern Indiana Bowhunt down in Jackson-Washington SF in late Octocber.
Thanks to Bona, Joe and Billy for spreaheadign this effort!
Thanks to all that put this together ! My daughter Megan and I got there a little late yesterday and had to leave that evening. But we had a great time meeting new friends and putting faces to Trad Gang names. We will plan on doing this again. And yes there was some very good eats there including the mexican cookies! Wish you all a good hunt today and can't wait to see the pictures.
QuoteThat was Voodoo himself, Steve Hartley
LoL..he was sandbagging me. He never mentioned he made that bow and was Voodoo. Definitely a very nice bow..hard to believe it was 76# cause as far as I know I can't pull 76#.
It was fun. First event of this kind that I've been to and looking forward to next year and hope to make some of the other traditional shoots in the area.
After leaving I drove around Atterbury a bit and found what I think would be some really good bunny hunting areas. The eastern part of area D and some of area 12 looked really good.
These are a couple pictures from before that hunt. If some poor bunny would have been there instead of the ball he would have been scared to death with all that timber headed his way.
Hope to see some more pictures.
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Here are a couple of pic's. This was a good time even though I had to cut out early. Met some great people and will ready to return again next year.
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now if I could just remember everyones name :knothead:
Quotenow if I could just remember everyones name
That's me...Bad case of CRS
Many thanks, to all involved in putting the Indiana Bunny Romp together. Looking forward to next year. My son Travis and I had a great time. Really enjoyed meeting everyone, and checking out some fine looking selfbows. Really got the itch to find some osage, and start whittling.
Hey ya'll...what A blast !!!
AS you can see there was a bit of shootin', yes bow and arrow shooting TOO !!
Not sure what time we all cleared out and headed for the brush but, it was like a mass explosion of people, dogs and bows.
High hopes had each of moving along at a fun loving pace.
The group I was with bumped a bunny within 5 minutes of the cabin. We popped brush and turn over leaves, but alas...no cotton tail.
We moved on; Bona and Greg Went left. Steve,Calvin and Ethan went right. John and I went brush stumbling.
We crossed paths and weaved and wandered around the area. We shot arrows acrossed the ice. We shot at Itty bitty cedars. We shot at fence posts. We even shot at the sky.
John, Calvin Steve and I were treated to a pair of does and a buck in mid-speed pursuit.
We went in had some chow and conversation.
Around 5, Bona,Greg and I went out for another try. We popped one bunny out of the weeds ...I missed :smileystooges: But at least I had a chance :thumbsup:
This morning; we played P-I-G....
Ethan walked away with a Voodoo 1 off armguard.
Brianne left with a 'new to her' bow and a half dozen arrows (courtesy of Hawksnest).
I won't be far off by saying, Everyone had at least a little fun.
I came away with some new friends, some renewed friendships and a lot of anticipation for the next Indiana Bunny Romp!!
As for remembering faces; I can't either,so..
I am 2d from the left, Ethan is 3d and that guy in the back with the black sock hat, 8th from the left; that's my buddy Calvin. Calvin is from Florence,SC and he was driving the big Peterbilt parked at the cabin.
He wanted me to say Thanks, to all who were there and made him feel Welcome and amongst friends!
Back on the road, be in touch in a few days. Stay warm and safe. Thanks again for being who Tradgang has become.
I'm third from the right
I'm fourth from the right (between Dave S. and John S.)
anyone that wants a copy of the group photo just get me your e-mail and i'll send it out....can't wait til next year....maybe we should do a spring gobbler hunt say hoosier national or morgan monroe forest??
I would appreciate that, pm forthcoming.
Turkey hunt sounds fun :thumbsup:
I'll give it a shot left to right :
Travis, Billy, Ethan, Mike, Travis' Dad, Brianne, Joe, Calvin, ?, Bob(?), Steve, John, Dennis, Dave, Greg, Bona
Fill in those ??? please :)
Thanks to all who helped organize the Indiana Bunny Romp and everyone that showed my father and myself hospitaltity (which makes everyone). We really had a great time. Though we saw few rabbits I had fun just shooting at hedgeapples. I'm first on the left in the front row. And my father is third in the back row with a black tobogan on. Like he said after looking at some really nice selfbows we got the itch to find some osage to make a selfbow. Thanks again!
I am fourth from the left.
Thanks everyone that was able to come to the hunt! It's one thing to help put together such an event but it's another thing to respond to the invitation. We are all sooo busy! Too busy sometimes.
We didn't lack for targets to shoot at. Osage and hedge apples were EVERYWHERE! I think we can coin the phrase "apple shooting" in that area instead of "stump shooting".
We already have the funds to rent the same place next year. I suppose there is always room for improvement but I honestly can't think of anything I would change about this hunt. Maybe more organization on the eats. If it weren't for Maries wonderful chili, we would have starved! Well, maybe not STARVED. Billy and Marie pretty much fed us all...well! Thanks Marie!!!
I had a blast and Greg genuinely had fun too. Thanks for making a non-shooter feel welcome.
I would absolutely LOVE a weekend turkey hunt!
I forgot my camera too!
hey ya'll :) i'm new on this site but since I had so much fun at the bunny hunt and got to meet you guys I thought I'd join in on the fun of the website!
:wavey:
It was nice to meet you and welcome to the "gang" :campfire:
Guys when we do our bunny hunt, we do not break up in groups. We have 60 or 70 guys and we place standers and the rest jump brush, we had over 250 shots last year. Looks like a great time!! Shawn
Oh sure, NOW ya tell us :goldtooth:
Quotemaybe we should do a spring gobbler hunt say hoosier national or morgan monroe forest??
Not sure if I'll be around here still then but if I am you can count me in.
QuoteWe have 60 or 70 guys and we place standers and the rest jump brush
They have the same stuff here we have in Texas, we call them "wait a minute vines" not sure what it really is but they hurt and will go right through a pair of Carharts. It's a brave man that will jump into that stuff on purpose.
I am upset that i could not get out of work for the weekend. I did get to stop by Saturday evening for a short time. It was great seeing the folks. Maybe next year I can get some time off. You folks take care.
HEY BREE!!! Good to hear from ya! Are ya still shoot'n?
Bona
It was good to see you Jim! I was bragg'n on your boys shooting expertise at aerial targets for ya!
Bona
Sounds like we've got a 'date' third weekend in January 2010.....
I will be making plans for it!! I wanna try Shawn's method along with playin' H-O-R-S-E...
Maria might even be coaxed into preventing starvation again. Thank you alll for the comments on her chili.
Now about this spring turkey hunt......
It'll be here 'for ya know it. Any ideas?
Ok! When and where for turkeys?
:campfire: :archer: :jumper:
I'd recommend south like the Martin State forest. Lot's o' birds and plenty of public land. Season's 4/22 - 5/10.
I'll be there! We should probably start a new thread.
Like "Spring Indiana Turkey Tromp" ;)
Oh yeah, I'm using a shotgun. I no hunty turkey wittabow.
wuss :D
S.I.T.T.
I'm in
I think "Southern Indiana Turkey Tromp" rolls off the tongue better ;)
:goldtooth:
About the only time I could go is the day before mother's day, 5-9.
I like turkeys!
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I would be available to chase turkeys any weekend!
I have never hunted them on public land but have chased them quite a bit on private land! On private land I actually like the last part of the season it seems the toms commit easyier then.
I'll be doing Fall Turkey..i hope..otherwise I'm done until October and some bowfishing.
You guys and gals have at 'em; and shoot straight.
Been off line for a bit.
John wrote: "Travis, Billy, Ethan, Mike, Travis' Dad, Brianne, Joe, Calvin, ?, Bob(?), Steve, John, Dennis, Dave, Greg, Bona"
I'm the Bob(?).
If I'm still in the area I'll be back next year. Maybe talk my wife into joining. She doesn't shoot but makes a mean pot of stew.
I'll keep a look out for the post on the turkey shoot and try to make it.