Start a hunting camp.

[beaslayer6]

elk archery east side..

[Russ McDonald]

So I was talking with the wife and she said that if you all wanted to we can hold a get together at my house.  BBQ/smoke some meat have a few beers.  Anybody interested?  Throw out some dates.  I know us archery hunters nothing between November 27-December 8.

[Atroxus]

Most Sundays would work best  for me. How does Sunday November 6th sound?

[cookingdaily]

I would be intersted in a hunting camp
hunt west side usually capitol forest, new to elk but want to go BBAAAAADD
I have modern, (black powder never fired) picked up a bow but not reall proficient with it yet, I think that would be unfair to the animal 

[Russ McDonald]

Going to bump this back up.  I am looking at all the seasons and I was thinking about sometime around the end of October.  That puts us right after regular/early season and late season for everything.  What do you all thing?  People can come even if your not interested in elk camp.  I would rather do this on a Friday or weekend.  If it is on a Sunday don't get your hopes up for the Seahawks being on TV either.    No football in my house until after NASCAR season. 

[ghosthunter]

It is a great idea. I already have a camp. Ghost Camp since 1987. Started out two guys.
 Now 12 guys for muzzy elk, 3 for turkey, 3-6 for modern deer. 2 -3 for duck.

I offer the following comments for your consideration.

Every camp needs a name. First order of business pick a name. Why? because the name gives the members of your camp something to grab hold of, to be part of, and creates a tighter bond. It also keeps folks in line. They will not do things they shouldn't because they do not want to shame the camp.

Every Camp needs a Camp sign with a logo on it. So as you meet people hunting they may not remember your name but they will remember your camp name and logo.

Every camp needs some basic rules. Like it or not you have to talk about the stuff you like and do not like. Generators, dogs, bring a girl friend, drinking, drugs, respect towards others in camp. Some one has to be the axe man like or not.
My camp is invitation only. Every year everyone gets a invitation well before the draws no invitation no come to camp. Over all the years I have only had to not invite back a couple people who could not get along. But there has to be some loose ground rules so everyone enjoys the camp.

Ghost Camp changes every year because some guys hunt elk ,some hunt deer, some only turkey or ducks. I hunt them all so I am always there. Stay flexible.

Some of the camp signs I have seen are:

John Deere Camp
Owl Camp
Sheep Creek Camp


You guys have a great time with it. Can't wait to here how it all turns out. 

[Becky]

It is a great idea. I already have a camp. Ghost Camp since 1987. Started out two guys.
 Now 12 guys for muzzy elk, 3 for turkey, 3-6 for modern deer. 2 -3 for duck.

I offer the following comments for your consideration.

Every camp needs a name. First order of business pick a name. Why? because the name gives the members of your camp something to grab hold of, to be part of, and creates a tighter bond. It also keeps folks in line. They will not do things they shouldn't because they do not want to shame the camp.

Every Camp needs a Camp sign with a logo on it. So as you meet people hunting they may not remember your name but they will remember your camp name and logo.

Every camp needs some basic rules. Like it or not you have to talk about the stuff you like and do not like. Generators, dogs, bring a girl friend, drinking, drugs, respect towards others in camp. Some one has to be the axe man like or not.
My camp is invitation only. Every year everyone gets a invitation well before the draws no invitation no come to camp. Over all the years I have only had to not invite back a couple people who could not get along. But there has to be some loose ground rules so everyone enjoys the camp.

Ghost Camp changes every year because some guys hunt elk ,some hunt deer, some only turkey or ducks. I hunt them all so I am always there. Stay flexible.

Some of the camp signs I have seen are:

John Deere Camp
Owl Camp
Sheep Creek Camp


You guys have a great time with it. Can't wait to here how it all turns out.

You should go into business as a professional camper.. keep others in line and develop their marketing hahaha.

[ghosthunter]

Nah to much work.

When I met my now daughter in law for the very first time. She called me aside after all the introductions and asked me when she could come to Ghost Camp.

I was puzzled because she does not eat meat. She explained that every time she mentioned Ghost Camp to my son he would get quiet and speak in a very reverent tone about it and his  plans to go to it.
She said I have to experience for myself.
I just laughed and said you are always welcome in camp.   

Every camp needs fresh people, nothing survives without change.

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[Russ McDonald]

Nah to much work.

When I met my now daughter in law for the very first time. She called me aside after all the introductions and asked me when she could come to Ghost Camp.

I was puzzled because she does not eat meat. She explained that every time she mentioned Ghost Camp to my son he would get quiet and speak in a very reverent tone about it and his  plans to go to it.
She said I have to experience for myself.
I just laughed and said you are always welcome in camp.   

Every camp needs fresh people, nothing survives without change.

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No you not jacking this is very good information.  I my self have never been involved in any kind of camp.  Growing up in north eastern Minnesota all we had to do was walk out the do and hope on the dirt bikes, truck or what ever and only drive a couple miles to go hunting.  Up here I would like to get a camp together.  I have hunted for the most part alone for the last 4 seasons, this year being the 4th.  Finally learning some of this land and how nastly some of it is I figured get something together with a bunch of us.  Plus the fun and memories to create.  I welcome input from other people who are involved with camps. 

[Smossy]

Ive also noticed that some people like to setup camps for a long period of time... Usually prior to the season and all throughout..
Some people only being able to come out for a few days at a time because of work and or prior plans.
What would be the best way to go about keeping a camp up and established while everyone does the things they're obligated to do?
Usually have atleast 1 or 2 people there at all times or what?

[hrd2fnd]

Ive also noticed that some people like to setup camps for a long period of time... Usually prior to the season and all throughout..
Some people only being able to come out for a few days at a time because of work and or prior plans.
What would be the best way to go about keeping a camp up and established while everyone does the things they're obligated to do?
Usually have atleast 1 or 2 people there at all times or what?

Our camp this year is doing just that.  Two will stay the week, while 2 return for the weekends.

[beaslayer6]

we have set up camps week in before and no one messes with them..and what people are bring tents, camper trailer, etc just to make sure you get a spot big enough. you get have to pick a spot everyone knows. its a good thing for everyone to meet before and make sure everyone gets along..i personal don't drink but don't really care if everyone else does. but I do care when people come not prepared...like no food or tent etc...

[beaslayer6]

sorry some of that made no sence .......lol

[ghosthunter]

Ive also noticed that some people like to setup camps for a long period of time... Usually prior to the season and all throughout..
Some people only being able to come out for a few days at a time because of work and or prior plans.
What would be the best way to go about keeping a camp up and established while everyone does the things they're obligated to do?
Usually have atleast 1 or 2 people there at all times or what?

Yeah we have several retired guys that love to camp sit. We will be in Naches area oct. 2-10th than north to Twisp for deer till the 22 nd.

Most our guys do not come and go. A couple younger guys come for the weekends only.

[ghosthunter]

Yeah most us us meet at one place than travel convoy style to where will camp.
We are all on radios or Rhinos so if someone has a problem we are all there to help.

It's a awesome thing to see when some thing breaks an one or two guys can fix it.
One year the tongue broke off our utility trailer. A rancher came along an offered us the use of a welder. One of our guys welded it up and in hour we were on the road.