North Carolina coastal archers

Woodduck · September 24, 2006, 04:07:00 AM

You're lucky. I never heard of anyone in NC getting a warning ticket. They only give the real deals around here.

ber643 · September 24, 2006, 07:32:00 AM

Probably because of the fine line between, and close proximity of, the Camp Grounds and the Refuge - that and Tim is reasonable and personable to talk with, which may have helped a great deal.

ncboman · September 24, 2006, 12:25:00 PM

Snake tickets are kinda ambiguous in court, esp poisonous snakes.

I went to Pungo yesterday afternoon unaware of the draw gun hunt going on and was turned away. :(

I salvaged the day by going over to the L block where I could hunt.

Here's the results of a rather hairy encounter since all I had to use were my boots and a knife. :D

My Mamba's gonna get a facelift.

I wish I could show the one that got away but my hands were kinda full at the time. :D

ber643 · September 24, 2006, 05:34:00 PM

GoodLord! I'm glad it was you and not me, Allen - but the skins would be nice - LOL

TimZeigler · September 25, 2006, 06:20:00 AM

Those are some big copperheads. Will make a nice backing for your Mamba indeed.

STOBBER@WORK · September 26, 2006, 05:30:00 PM

Hey Allen, where is L block ? We didnt see anything but a glass snake at Pungo. By the way , how many deer and bear did ya see/ Whatcha think about Pungo ? I may try and go back this weekend, not really sure yet, depends on how the weather and how the" honey do's" look!Maybe we can get a hunt together soon, maybe do some flintknappin'!Good luck on the skinnin' the bow, they's gonna look purty!!

ncboman · September 27, 2006, 11:22:00 AM

Tim, I liked what I saw of Pungo but there were over 200 gun hunters in there so I didn't get to look at much.

You should read the refuge reg brochure because the permit gun hunts are going on every fri and sat now and we are not allowed those days.

Look at the brochure map and you'll see the L block off a little to the west of Pungo proper. It's on B canal road.

Let me know when you can go again and I'll try and meet you there. I saw the 'other' campground but didn't check the rates.

boman

ber643 · September 27, 2006, 05:13:00 PM

Pungo would be allright - if they would let folks shoot some of those Bear over there. I've been there without seeing deer on occasion but I can't ever remember going without seeing at least one or two Bear - some way to close, when you can't shoot them. I admit I haven't been for about 4 or 5 years now, though, but it seems like it would only have more now probably.

I've got to get one of the new brochures for those areas.

42WLA · July 28, 2007, 06:20:00 PM

Anybody planning to do this again this season?

J-dog · July 28, 2007, 09:43:00 PM

Cant make Spetember Opener but has anyone thought about a November hunt?????

THAT is the sweet time in Pungo, bucks are ruttin and runnin, good times.

Have not hunted there in 4-5 yrs, but I remember Nov. hunts were awesome and much better than the Spet. run.

Think about it and PM me anyone, interested.

Jason

J-dog · July 28, 2007, 09:44:00 PM

Oh yeah Bears were much more active in the Nov hunts. see like 11 12 in one afternoon around the corn. follow ya around in the dark as well.

J

42WLA · July 29, 2007, 05:02:00 PM

Bear season should be open in November too. That sounds like a good idea.

But, would the orange army be out in full force?

J-dog · July 29, 2007, 06:02:00 PM

On pungo November is bow only, and there is still no bear season on pungo. No hunter orange at all, no rifles at all, just the bow of your choice.

What I am interested in knowing more about is these hogs that have been seen?? I will definantly be making a trip up tp look for them.

If Nov sounds like fun we will start a thread maybe to see who can go.

Later

Jason

42WLA · July 30, 2007, 11:47:00 AM

I found this info for 2006-2007. http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/pochnt.pdf

I sent off an e-mail to see if there is a version for this season.

42WLA · July 30, 2007, 12:20:00 PM

Wendy Stanton is the Refuge Biologist. I bet she could get us the info on where the hogs are and be happy for us to clear a few out. Her e-mail from the website.

wendy_stanton@fws.gov

STOBBER · July 30, 2007, 10:33:00 PM

Hey guy's
Let's try and put another hunt together for opener of archery season. My son (Justin)and i already have plans for either Pungo or Poccosin Lake. Aleady put in for vacation time...i got 12days off to go slap skeeters and sling sharp stiks at whitetails....not to mention tease the bears and what not ! I never been and not had a great time. I would really like to get a bunch of tradgangers together for a hunt. If anyone wants to join in just say the word . Justin(16)
and i will be there from the 8th. till the 15th of Sept.Last year the gates were closed at Poccosin but the deer were plentiful...just have to walk in or bicycle to your shooting lane of choice. I figure the hunting will be great this year since all the motor traffic has been halted. They may have the gates open this year...not sure. I can call and find out though. Pungo also has plenty of fine hunting areas, i plan to hunt both refuges.
All the info from last year is still the same as far as camping and such.
Let's get together and share some hunting stories and build new ones. !!!!!!
Tim Mooring

STOBBER · July 30, 2007, 10:36:00 PM

Oh yeah....i dont use the name "STOBBER@WORK" any longer, THAT'S A NO NO!. I can be reached at "STOBBER" .

J-dog · July 31, 2007, 06:46:00 AM

Wonderin? I thought Pocosin Lakes and Pungo were one in the same? It's original name was pungo and for some reason they changed it to Pocosin lakes WR.

J

STOBBER · July 31, 2007, 09:10:00 AM

J-dog.......Pungo is part of the Poccosin lakes refuge but they are completely different tracts and lakes. It's on the maps. I'll see if i can find it for you.
Tim

ber643 · July 31, 2007, 09:24:00 AM

A-yuh! I think I heard somewhere that at one time it was all one "part and passel" but the Pungo part was separated - but not real sure about that "history".