Post by: cboom on October 16, 2012, 02:27:52 PM
Post by: Atroxus on October 16, 2012, 02:38:00 PM
Post by: Skillet on October 16, 2012, 02:40:07 PM
Post by: et1702 on October 16, 2012, 02:46:33 PM
#9 - Don't forget your bottle of JD! Just remember to hide it under your orange vest behind the seat in case the Gammie drives by your rig.
Post by: denali on October 16, 2012, 02:46:43 PM
fold-in mirrors are a must for those tight spots in the road.
Post by: JohnVH on October 16, 2012, 02:50:09 PM
Post by: Maverick on October 16, 2012, 02:51:16 PM
Post by: et1702 on October 16, 2012, 02:56:23 PM
Post by: AlpineMuley on October 16, 2012, 02:58:26 PM
#101-Always eat a can of beans, before you go out for the hunt
#101-Turn up the music, because the animals love it.
Post by: Dustin07 on October 16, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
#54 - you need to come back for lunch, or you will not be strong enough to shoot in the late afternoon.
Post by: Dustin07 on October 16, 2012, 03:07:01 PM
#11 - If the weather is nice, that cooler with all the empty beer cans rolling around it in the back of the truck makes a nice elevated platform from which to shoot.
That also makes a good seat if the weather is good and you have a cool hunting buddy with a truck that will drive. But I have found my medium sized recliner is much more comfortable in the back of a truck........
lol :tup:
Post by: Hoythunter on October 16, 2012, 03:12:44 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2012, 03:13:54 PM
Post by: et1702 on October 16, 2012, 03:17:55 PM
#11 - If the weather is nice, that cooler with all the empty beer cans rolling around it in the back of the truck makes a nice elevated platform from which to shoot.
That also makes a good seat if the weather is good and you have a cool hunting buddy with a truck that will drive. But I have found my medium sized recliner is much more comfortable in the back of a truck........
Yeah, but if your buddies in the cab aren't careful when they toss the empties out the window and over the cab, those darn recliners sure can soak up a lot of backwash (or spit from copenhagen).
Post by: bobcat on October 16, 2012, 03:28:54 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on October 16, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
#13. Do not forget to wear above the maximum required by law of hunter orange; you may actually have to get out of the vehicle.
Post by: addicted2hunting on October 16, 2012, 03:44:06 PM
Post by: HUNT-HARD on October 16, 2012, 03:47:57 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on October 16, 2012, 03:53:09 PM
- Disable the "door ajar" chime, and the seat belt chime. It will come to haunt you right after you turn down the radio, and quietly put your rig in park just before the shot. All of the previously mentioned will most certainly spook the critters!
- Keep your windows down and heater up. You may not always have time to get out.
- Never let the guy behind you pass until you hit a straight away. He might shoot your deer.
- Keep your scope covers on. Coffee is a *itch to see through when dry.
I like this thread. Before I knew better, I used to road hunt. I may or may not have experienced all or most of the tips already posted.... Hilarious. Turns out once I started wearing out boot leather, I stopped seeing as much, and started killing WAY more deer and elk.
WB
Post by: wackum on October 16, 2012, 03:53:46 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on October 16, 2012, 03:55:44 PM
Post by: Cuda on October 16, 2012, 04:01:18 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 16, 2012, 04:05:51 PM
Post by: Slenk on October 16, 2012, 04:12:38 PM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on October 16, 2012, 04:25:29 PM
Post by: rtspring on October 16, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Post by: greenhead_killer on October 16, 2012, 04:51:55 PM
Road hunting bow hunters be sure and put a piece of carpet on your hood so you don't scratch the paint when you put your bow with arrow nocked on it. Actually have seen guys do this up the Nile during late bow season.we saw the same guys two years in a row up reecer in a white range rover with something like this. they never got out of their rig...ever. so they said anyhow
Post by: rasbo on October 16, 2012, 05:32:08 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 05:37:11 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 16, 2012, 05:51:46 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:02:27 PM
Post by: Hillbilly270 on October 16, 2012, 08:10:26 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:12:31 PM
Post by: kenjo on October 16, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:24:18 PM
If you accidentally see a deer, be sure to park your rig in the middle of the road so the log trucks won't pass by and spook it. :bash:especially if you want a new truck !
Post by: Wild Bill on October 16, 2012, 08:25:10 PM
- ALWAYS have NO LESS than 1000 yrds of cable on a industrial spool in the back of your truck or on top of your suburban.
- While sneaking up the road (4 low in first or granny), if you happen upon another road hunter glassing a cut, stop and glass as well. He wont mind.
:chuckle:
Post by: JohnVH on October 16, 2012, 08:25:46 PM
they make half ton diesels ?
haha, I caught that too :dunno:
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:28:42 PM
Almost forgot. If you have ever hunted Winston from the 1900 you will agree.Honk your horn a few times it will get the bedded deer up , then while the other guy is yelling at you your buddy can get out and shoot the deer he didn't see.
- ALWAYS have NO LESS than 1000 yrds of cable on a industrial spool in the back of your truck or on top of your suburban.
- While sneaking up the road (4 low in first or granny), if you happen upon another road hunter glassing a cut, stop and glass as well. He wont mind.
:chuckle:
Post by: Coastal_native on October 16, 2012, 08:29:02 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on October 16, 2012, 08:43:28 PM
#33 After you come flying up to the landing in your jacked-up 6-pack turbo deisel, with your favorite Taylor Swift song blasting out the windows...make sure you and your 7 friends don't slam the doors when you all get out and load your rifles to go look over the landing...the deer might hear you.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
This thread is killing me! That last one made me laugh. Seen it a bunch.
- While truck shopping, look for the quietest truck to help sneak up on the critters.
( No kidding heard a guy say his truck "sneaks right up on em" :chuckle: :dunno:)
- While eating lunch, have your buddy block the spur road to keep people out and from spooking critters. Then you all can pile back into the lifted 6x turbo diesel crank Taylor, drive to the end of the landing have a few beers, recheck zero, and all without spooking the critters.
I honestly feel bad, but people are ironically funny. Most dont mean to be either.
WB
Post by: CedarPants on October 16, 2012, 08:44:12 PM
they make half ton diesels ?
haha, I caught that too :dunno:
Old deer camp joke. We always called the old beater trucks we saw that looked like they were ready to fall apart and sounded like a tank "half ton diesels". Honestly not sure how it got started, but it stuck
Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 08:46:28 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 16, 2012, 08:48:01 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 16, 2012, 08:49:05 PM
Is that because the gal in the passenger seat weighs a half ton ?
If memory serves right I think that honestly had something to do with it :chuckle:
Post by: turkeyfeather on October 16, 2012, 08:49:23 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 16, 2012, 08:49:34 PM
Quote
- While truck shopping, look for the quietest truck to help sneak up on the critters.
Actually with the high price of fuel nowadays, I think a Subaru Outback might be the ideal road hunting vehicle.
Quiet, AND easy on the fuel. Just something to think about.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 16, 2012, 08:56:39 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 16, 2012, 08:58:25 PM
Post by: uplandhunter870 on October 16, 2012, 09:01:17 PM
no joke seen a couple of guys with this set up in an older half ton chevy in the huckleberry during the late whitetail hunt, my dad and i saw them from the ridge we were sitting on, we both bout fell of said ridge laughing so hard
Post by: MrsTurkeyFeather on October 16, 2012, 09:03:54 PM
Quote- While truck shopping, look for the quietest truck to help sneak up on the critters.
Actually with the high price of fuel nowadays, I think a Subaru Outback might be the ideal road hunting vehicle.
Quiet, AND easy on the fuel. Just something to think about.
Why sell yourself short? Why not go all out on a Prius? Maybe in a nice pink color?!? :chuckle:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 16, 2012, 09:07:54 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on October 16, 2012, 09:08:27 PM
if you want to appear as though you are in the major league of road hunters bolt an old worn out lazy boy in the bed of your truck and ride in it with your rifle across your lap as your buddy drives.
no joke seen a couple of guys with this set up in an older half ton chevy in the huckleberry during the late whitetail hunt, my dad and i saw them from the ridge we were sitting on, we both bout fell of said ridge laughing so hard
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Brings up another one I saw....
- Vans are a great alternative to the lifted 6x turbo diesel; more people, more room for booze. Preferably the late 70's model. Remove the door, and install a swivel seat. (removes the need to drive past slowly, then walk back. Just stop and shoot).
Post by: Kola16 on October 16, 2012, 09:16:43 PM
#162: Robotic deer are really hard to bring down with 1 shot
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4:
These are all good tips. Thanks guys :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Vanguard30-06 on October 16, 2012, 09:17:18 PM
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on October 16, 2012, 09:23:57 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 16, 2012, 09:37:57 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 16, 2012, 09:39:59 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 16, 2012, 09:54:11 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 16, 2012, 10:05:37 PM
Run, that would be an awesome cougar hunting rig.:chuckle:
Post by: wraithen on October 16, 2012, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: PolarBear on October 17, 2012, 12:30:40 AM
#115. If you do get to shoot at a deer, make sure that you use every last bullet that you brought with you. They can get heavy and make a lot of unwanted noise while you are dragging the 16 pounds of meat that is left on your trophy spike back to the truck.
Post by: brokehunter on October 17, 2012, 12:35:36 AM
Be sure to bring atleast 2 cases of Busch light and throw the empties out so you can find your way out. Kinda like mile markers.:yeah:
What is it about Busch Light and road hunting? We see more of these cans than any anywhere! Last season my buddy and I stopped to fill the truck and get some snacks before heading out to our area, and there was a guy in camo buying some Busch Light in the store. My buddy says to him, "Hey cool, buying some for the road, eh?" And the guy says, "What's that supposed to mean?" :chuckle: I think I just about burst a blood vessel or 2 to keep from laughing!
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on October 17, 2012, 12:47:43 AM
No it wouldn't. It's a fiat. Never keep it running :chuckle:
Those are called Smart Cars. They are very plentyfull over here in Germany. I got to drive one and it's like driving a Go-cart. They are similar to Mopeds and fat chicks if you catch my drift.
I will have to see if I can find a photo if not I will have to take one of the buying process of these things. They are in a giant glass elevator and you just point out the one you want. It's like a vending machine of cars. Kind of funny. My sister-in-law has one out here.
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on October 17, 2012, 12:49:54 AM
Post by: IBspoiled on October 17, 2012, 03:57:57 AM
Post by: IBspoiled on October 17, 2012, 04:05:40 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 17, 2012, 04:40:17 AM
Be sure to bring atleast 2 cases of Busch light and throw the empties out so you can find your way out. Kinda like mile markers.:yeah:
What is it about Busch Light and road hunting? We see more of these cans than any anywhere! Last season my buddy and I stopped to fill the truck and get some snacks before heading out to our area, and there was a guy in camo buying some Busch Light in the store. My buddy says to him, "Hey cool, buying some for the road, eh?" And the guy says, "What's that supposed to mean?" :chuckle: I think I just about burst a blood vessel or 2 to keep from laughing!
I was wondering the same thing the other day.
There are really some slob hunters out there with Busch being the beer of choice who think the woods are there trash can. :bash:
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2012, 07:19:28 AM
Be sure to bring atleast 2 cases of Busch light and throw the empties out so you can find your way out. Kinda like mile markers.:yeah:
What is it about Busch Light and road hunting? We see more of these cans than any anywhere! Last season my buddy and I stopped to fill the truck and get some snacks before heading out to our area, and there was a guy in camo buying some Busch Light in the store. My buddy says to him, "Hey cool, buying some for the road, eh?" And the guy says, "What's that supposed to mean?" :chuckle: I think I just about burst a blood vessel or 2 to keep from laughing!
I don't think it's a coincidence that they make the Busch Light cans in hunter orange every fall. I usually open a 30 pack and tape them to my chest, back, and arms. 400 square inches, above the waist and visible from all sides - so I'm clearly legal.
Post by: Broken Arrow on October 17, 2012, 07:57:35 AM
If and when someone is driving past you and roles down his window to ask how your hunt is going...make sure to tell them not bad, thant you actually took a few "sound shots" but your 95% sure you missed as you saw 6 or 7 animals run out of the brush afterwards.
Post by: ribka on October 17, 2012, 08:02:57 AM
I could smell beer on his breath when he spoke.
Post by: JohnVH on October 17, 2012, 08:11:32 AM
I don't think it's a coincidence that they make the Busch Light cans in hunter orange every fall. I usually open a 30 pack and tape them to my chest, back, and arms. 400 square inches, above the waist and visible from all sides - so I'm clearly legal.
Huntin juice! (actually had some other hunters call it that as I was coming out of a grocery store with a case)
Post by: Bigshooter on October 17, 2012, 08:12:07 AM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 17, 2012, 08:24:44 AM
Post by: RifleRidge on October 17, 2012, 08:32:47 AM
Post by: brokehunter on October 17, 2012, 08:33:07 AM
Be sure to bring atleast 2 cases of Busch light and throw the empties out so you can find your way out. Kinda like mile markers.:yeah:
What is it about Busch Light and road hunting? We see more of these cans than any anywhere! Last season my buddy and I stopped to fill the truck and get some snacks before heading out to our area, and there was a guy in camo buying some Busch Light in the store. My buddy says to him, "Hey cool, buying some for the road, eh?" And the guy says, "What's that supposed to mean?" :chuckle: I think I just about burst a blood vessel or 2 to keep from laughing!
brokehunter, maybe you should change your name. You are sounding a lot like a 2%er. Not everybody has money to toss around on expensive beer like Coors and Bud. After buying my hunting license and deer tag and considering purchasing the discovery pass for a couple seconds an 18 pack of Busch Light tastes pretty good for 5 or 6 bucks.
LOL I don't drink beer when I hunt. I drink off-brand diet pop! Guess I'm breaking road hunting rule #101 there! And I never need to buy a discover pass! I just park my truck far enough off the road in the brush behind trees so no one can see it! Gotta use the 4x4 sometime when your out! Which leaves me to rule #178: Make sure your truck is completley covered in mud so it looks like you hunted hard even though there's no deer in your truck!
Post by: TommyH on October 17, 2012, 08:50:48 AM
Post by: IBspoiled on October 17, 2012, 08:54:12 AM
Wife
Post by: Mike450r on October 17, 2012, 09:00:55 AM
What the hell are you guys thinking? This stuff is gold. You are giving up all the top secret strategies!!!!!
This is worse than giving up the honey hole location. You do realize that this is the end of the deer in Washington, everybody that reads this thread will have a buck in the bed of their truck by noon.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on October 17, 2012, 09:48:08 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 17, 2012, 09:54:24 AM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on October 17, 2012, 09:57:41 AM
Ethics, people, ethics. Always pop the driver's beer first before your own, and place it in a can cooler.
I feel this should be #1!!!
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 17, 2012, 09:58:44 AM
Post by: MrsTurkeyFeather on October 17, 2012, 09:59:05 AM
Post by: Ripper on October 17, 2012, 10:13:44 AM
Post by: JohnVH on October 17, 2012, 10:17:46 AM
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 17, 2012, 10:25:45 AM
Post by: PolarBear on October 17, 2012, 10:46:15 AM
You can turn your rifle into a shot gun by shooting at the deer's feet while it is standing on the logging road. Flying gravel is as effective as lead shot.
Post by: Capt Morgan on October 17, 2012, 10:54:36 AM
Post by: deadwoodbuck on October 17, 2012, 10:56:03 AM
ditto on making sure the driver gets his beer first
always throw the empties out the window so as not to get caught with an open container in the truck by the gammie
ALWAYS bring an empty liter pop bottle to piss in so you don't break the door and give up your position
sunroofs make great stands...pop-n-shoot straight up and out
don't forget your porta-gate to block off the road after you head up
don't forget your screw-on antlers for those mistaken doh shots
and make sure the driver is able to follow your directions of putting the truck in perfect position so you don't have to swing the gun to get the animal in the sights.
there are some fertile minds on this thread
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 17, 2012, 11:05:11 AM
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2012, 11:09:28 AM
Post by: Huntbear on October 17, 2012, 11:09:55 AM
#330-If the shot isn't ideal from out the window a rest can be found from using the hood or bed of truck...
A true road hunter has those mirrors that can be used as a rifle rest, complete with a padded area on top so not to scratch either gun or paint on the mirror.
Always carry a second spotlight, in case the main one malfunctions.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 17, 2012, 11:42:53 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on October 17, 2012, 11:55:21 AM
Post by: KyleMB123 on October 17, 2012, 12:01:13 PM
Had a guy tell me once that when it comes to trespassing its always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. :chuckle:
timeless words of wisdom.
Post by: CamoDup on October 17, 2012, 12:11:06 PM
#365 Never wear your seat belt (you could get hung up in it while bailing)
#366 Never buy anything less then a 24 or 30 pack. You don't want to run out. Trust me.
Post by: geodoc on October 17, 2012, 12:24:49 PM
Post by: Derailed on October 17, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 17, 2012, 12:40:20 PM
Post by: Curly on October 17, 2012, 12:40:43 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2012, 12:46:14 PM
Post by: Fireant11 on October 17, 2012, 12:48:49 PM
#889 Practice honing your road hunting skills during the off-season. There's less competition then.
#890 Be sure you're diesel truck has a good camo paint scheme so the deer won't see you.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 17, 2012, 12:53:09 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 17, 2012, 12:56:31 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2012, 01:02:33 PM
Have the claims department phone number from your insurance company handy.
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on October 17, 2012, 01:13:18 PM
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on October 17, 2012, 01:16:52 PM
Post by: Broken Arrow on October 17, 2012, 01:21:13 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 17, 2012, 01:42:02 PM
Post by: IBspoiled on October 17, 2012, 01:50:38 PM
Post by: Doc Sauce on October 17, 2012, 01:52:06 PM
Point the Kimber out the window, or straight up when riding the hammer back down to decock. Otherwise the driver could hit a bump, your beer might loose it's balance in your other hand, and in your hurry to not spill, you may let your thumb slide off the hammer and possibly rip one through your own quad and hamstring...
It's a hard road to drive (pun?) but somebody's got to do it. Be safe y'all. It's crazy out there!
Post by: Moose-head on October 17, 2012, 02:25:11 PM
Post by: HerbieDerby on October 17, 2012, 03:04:51 PM
If you are moving fairly slowly and spot a deer and he looks like he's about to bolt, slowly step out of your rig while keeping it in gear. The deer will stare transfixed as your rig ghost rides itself off the cliff ahead, offering you a perfect broadside shot.
Have the claims department phone number from your insurance company handy.
:chuckle: :lol4:
Post by: blackhorn on October 17, 2012, 03:59:10 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on October 17, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
Post by: Bookworm007 on October 17, 2012, 07:27:31 PM
Also
When bored make sure to let out your hunting frustrations by four wheeling through a mud bog that another hunter is trying to watch. Its also recommended to get stuck for the entertainment of the watching hunter.
Post by: X-Force on October 17, 2012, 07:29:10 PM
#251 With the price of fuel going up get a Geo with a 1,000 lb battery powered winch (just in case). You'll have more money for beer and ammo.
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2012, 08:07:34 PM
Post by: JohnVH on October 17, 2012, 08:54:51 PM
Get a hunting partner who is a hobby helicopter pilot to scout clear cuts from the safety of your truck.
I have had a few people ask me about doing this very thing, haha.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on October 17, 2012, 10:37:44 PM
Road hunt at night and look for eyeballs so you know what clear cuts to sit and watch from your truck in the morning.
Lastly, road hunt in three's; first rig wakes up the deer, second rig gets the deer up and moving, thrid rig spots the deer and shoots it.
Post by: Helix on October 17, 2012, 11:57:34 PM
had to post.
If you see a guy that drove way up above jack's pass to the end of the road, parked then hiked his ass up the hill to glass. Go ahead and drive your silverado up the trail he walked, have you and your six kids jump out and ask if he's seen anything. put on some orange on your six kids in mismatched cammo, you are hunting after all. This lonely guy... He'll tell you all about all the animals he glassed today heck he Is just sitting there cause he wants some company. Chat him up about his rifle, his boots, his pack, his gear.Get right up in his business like he is on your property. Ask him Where he's from, what he does. How many guns does he have, how accurate is that rifle, get the silent treatment and a mean mug. Do 6 or 8 Chinese fire drills with the kids and drive away. Die.
Post by: Helix on October 18, 2012, 12:55:25 AM
Post by: IBspoiled on October 18, 2012, 03:59:07 AM
Post by: earchcobber on October 18, 2012, 07:47:05 AM
Post by: SquirrelHunter on October 18, 2012, 07:59:51 AM
Post by: snowshoes22 on October 18, 2012, 08:06:26 AM
Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 12:51:04 PM
Post by: Skillet on October 18, 2012, 12:53:11 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on October 18, 2012, 01:30:05 PM
Post by: JohnVH on October 18, 2012, 01:31:43 PM
I hate when you hunt so hard you get car sick!
Bahahaha :chuckle:
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 18, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
I hate when you hunt so hard you get car sick!
Very good! :tup:
Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2012, 04:03:29 PM
Post by: Atroxus on October 18, 2012, 05:20:32 PM
I hate when you hunt so hard you get car sick!
I have hunted above 10,000 feet in Wyoming and was warned about the altitude sickness. Never really hit me but one of my buddies felt it. That's nothing compared to car sickness. Three or four days before the season opened we were out road hunting and one of the guys got car sick. It was a good hour or so down the road before he could even think about cracking another Busch Light. Bad deal.
When I was 15 I went up mount Adams with a bunch of kids from a group home...about 3/4 of the way up I got altitude sickness. It sucks. I still made the summit though....barely.
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Post by: Atroxus on October 18, 2012, 07:03:31 PM
I hate when you hunt so hard you get car sick!
I have hunted above 10,000 feet in Wyoming and was warned about the altitude sickness. Never really hit me but one of my buddies felt it. That's nothing compared to car sickness. Three or four days before the season opened we were out road hunting and one of the guys got car sick. It was a good hour or so down the road before he could even think about cracking another Busch Light. Bad deal.
When I was 15 I went up mount Adams with a bunch of kids from a group home...about 3/4 of the way up I got altitude sickness. It sucks. I still made the summit though....barely.
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But I'm sure you would be quick to admit it wasn't nearly as bad as car sickness on a hardcore road hunt. Anybody can get out there and hike around the mountains. Being dedicated to road hunting is much harder for the average guy, many guys have even given for just that reason . Just so many more challenges the road hunter faces and so much more knowledge is required to do it right.
Dunno, I've never been car sick. I take Dramamine before road hunting like the pros. :tup:
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Post by: Helix on October 18, 2012, 10:04:11 PM
Post by: brokehunter on October 18, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
If you see another hunter stranded with the hood of his truck up and or a tire off don't even think about stopping. I mean what do you look like triple A?:yeah:
Don't ever stop! :bdid: Pretending they're broke down is just a cover to jack your Busch Light and steal your Jerky and chips! :yike:
Post by: fair-chase on October 18, 2012, 11:38:50 PM
If you see another hunter stranded with the hood of his truck up and or a tire off don't even think about stopping. I mean what do you look like triple A?
:yeah: And whatever you do, don't slow down. Not even a little bit. The most likely culprit of break downs in the mountains from too much oxygen (see previously discussed altitude sickness). What that broke down rig needs is a good cloud of dust that lasts for a minimum of half an hour to combat the excess of oxygen in it's system. When you see a vehicle in this condition, you too can help out by blowing the doors off at mach 9. Trust me, the stranded pedestrian will thank you later. Heck, I bet he even gives you a wave to show his gratitude as you blow by.
Post by: Doc Sauce on October 19, 2012, 09:43:57 AM
There is no reason to get your mobile blind off the road for any reason at all... if you wanted to take the easy way and be an off road hunter, then you can get out of the vehicle (heresy) and walk off of the road. If you find yourself overcome with temptation and drive your Mobile Blind off the road, walk to the nearest competent road hunter and submit to him your hunting license (you obviously don't have any business on the hunting road) and your man card (only boys succumb to such obvious tempations).
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 19, 2012, 10:29:35 AM
I read on another post that shutting the engine off when you stop only scares the deer or elk away. :bdid:
So when you lock up the brakes after seeing that spike, leave the Mega Cab 1 ton running as you sneak around it :hunter:
Might want to roll the window down so you don't lock yourself out of a running truck :bash:
Post by: baker5150 on October 19, 2012, 12:43:28 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 19, 2012, 12:46:36 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 19, 2012, 12:49:08 PM
Post by: bassquatch on October 19, 2012, 01:29:59 PM
Actually witnessed this from about 800 feet above a road this season, good thing for him I wasn't close enough to get a plate #! Hopefully someone else did... :bash:
Post by: runamuk on October 19, 2012, 01:35:56 PM
Be sure to shoot every sign and marker you see. That way other road hunters know this is your territory.
omg thats why they do that :o who knew
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 19, 2012, 01:41:37 PM
The mobile blind must be 4 wheel drive, lifted, and possess massively aggressive tires. Do not be decieved, these items are not to be used to come to the aid of anybody that is stuck off road... whether in mud or in water. The truth is, this is a ROAD hunting vehicle, not an OFF ROAD hunting vehicle. The purpose for the tires, lift, and 4 wheel drive is merely to intimidate the lower class of road hunters. Gotta pay your dues!
There is no reason to get your mobile blind off the road for any reason at all... if you wanted to take the easy way and be an off road hunter, then you can get out of the vehicle (heresy) and walk off of the road. If you find yourself overcome with temptation and drive your Mobile Blind off the road, walk to the nearest competent road hunter and submit to him your hunting license (you obviously don't have any business on the hunting road) and your man card (only boys succumb to such obvious tempations).
and you see these guys at all the outdoor stores with the shiny trucks that just got washed and waxed with no scratches, camo accessories everywhere, winch that's never been used, let alone unraveled for anything and wearing all camo clothing! :chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 19, 2012, 01:49:10 PM
and you see these guys at all the outdoor stores with the shiny trucks that just got washed and waxed with no scratches, camo accessories everywhere, winch that's never been used, let alone unraveled for anything and wearing all camo clothing! :chuckle:
Isn't that funny? I wear camo outside of the woods maybe once a year at the most. Those goofs wear their $199 camo everywhere until they're like an odor warning beacon.
What's even better is the ones who wear camo in the woods that is so washed out, you can't even tell what kind of camo it is. They glow as much as hunter orange.
Post by: runamuk on October 19, 2012, 01:52:15 PM
The mobile blind must be 4 wheel drive, lifted, and possess massively aggressive tires. Do not be decieved, these items are not to be used to come to the aid of anybody that is stuck off road... whether in mud or in water. The truth is, this is a ROAD hunting vehicle, not an OFF ROAD hunting vehicle. The purpose for the tires, lift, and 4 wheel drive is merely to intimidate the lower class of road hunters. Gotta pay your dues!
There is no reason to get your mobile blind off the road for any reason at all... if you wanted to take the easy way and be an off road hunter, then you can get out of the vehicle (heresy) and walk off of the road. If you find yourself overcome with temptation and drive your Mobile Blind off the road, walk to the nearest competent road hunter and submit to him your hunting license (you obviously don't have any business on the hunting road) and your man card (only boys succumb to such obvious tempations).
and you see these guys at all the outdoor stores with the shiny trucks that just got washed and waxed with no scratches, camo accessories everywhere, winch that's never been used, let alone unraveled for anything and wearing all camo clothing! :chuckle:
Plat...ummm the avatar picture you are sporting......uhhh :dunno: :dunno:
ok I think I am ready to hit the woods I have reviewed all pertinent information and I am just about out of here for an evening hunt :tup:
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 19, 2012, 01:59:47 PM
The mobile blind must be 4 wheel drive, lifted, and possess massively aggressive tires. Do not be decieved, these items are not to be used to come to the aid of anybody that is stuck off road... whether in mud or in water. The truth is, this is a ROAD hunting vehicle, not an OFF ROAD hunting vehicle. The purpose for the tires, lift, and 4 wheel drive is merely to intimidate the lower class of road hunters. Gotta pay your dues!
There is no reason to get your mobile blind off the road for any reason at all... if you wanted to take the easy way and be an off road hunter, then you can get out of the vehicle (heresy) and walk off of the road. If you find yourself overcome with temptation and drive your Mobile Blind off the road, walk to the nearest competent road hunter and submit to him your hunting license (you obviously don't have any business on the hunting road) and your man card (only boys succumb to such obvious tempations).
and you see these guys at all the outdoor stores with the shiny trucks that just got washed and waxed with no scratches, camo accessories everywhere, winch that's never been used, let alone unraveled for anything and wearing all camo clothing! :chuckle:
Plat...ummm the avatar picture you are sporting......uhhh :dunno: :dunno: :o what, I don't look native enough for you? :dunno: :chuckle: I'm sorry if you don't find me attractive and like my new shirt. :rolleyes:
ok I think I am ready to hit the woods I have reviewed all pertinent information and I am just about out of here for an evening hunt :tup:
and you see these guys at all the outdoor stores with the shiny trucks that just got washed and waxed with no scratches, camo accessories everywhere, winch that's never been used, let alone unraveled for anything and wearing all camo clothing! :chuckle:
Isn't that funny? I wear camo outside of the woods maybe once a year at the most. Those goofs wear their $199 camo everywhere until they're like an odor warning beacon.
What's even better is the ones who wear camo in the woods that is so washed out, you can't even tell what kind of camo it is. They glow as much as hunter orange.
I barely have any camo, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 short sleeve shirt and a sweater? Oh wait and my pack but, that's it. Seen a bunch of these guys at the new crackima cabelas standing around posing 5 vehicles taking up 10 spots and not a speck of dirt let alone dust and I come roling up a day out of the mts. covered in mud and dirt with stock wheels and new tires I had to test out. The look on their faces was priceless, um yeah, I do get off the road and I don't need a lift or 20 in. chrome rims. :chuckle:
Post by: muzbuster on October 19, 2012, 02:00:04 PM
Post by: Skillet on October 19, 2012, 02:03:29 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 19, 2012, 02:10:48 PM
What's this talk about getting up early?? Road hunters roll into the hills at the crack of 10am.
Not all of them do. I wish the ones that have a large diesel would be the ones to get up late because more than once i've been near spying on the critters and then some guy comes flying through with his 10 in. lifted truck with 40 in. swampers and v10 diesel doing 50 mph on a bumpy dusty road sending every freaking wild animal running for their lives....... :bdid: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: coachcw on October 19, 2012, 03:13:29 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 19, 2012, 03:16:59 PM
#666 remember to bring a chainsaw they work great for quartering deer that your buddy shots on the down hill side of the road !
#667 Then use the saw on your buddy for shooting a deer on the downhill side of the road! :yike: :yike:
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 19, 2012, 03:32:47 PM
#666 remember to bring a chainsaw they work great for quartering deer that your buddy shots on the down hill side of the road !
#667 Then use the saw on your buddy for shooting a deer on the downhill side of the road! :yike: :yike:
Now, if they could've just taken the 5 minute class on how to use the winch they could've just hooked it up and drug it up hill. :chuckle: Maybe someday they'll figure out how to use the big shiny thing attached to the front bumper. :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: Atroxus on October 19, 2012, 03:40:06 PM
#666 remember to bring a chainsaw they work great for quartering deer that your buddy shots on the down hill side of the road !
#667 Then use the saw on your buddy for shooting a deer on the downhill side of the road! :yike: :yike:
Now, if they could've just taken the 5 minute class on how to use the winch they could've just hooked it up and drug it up hill. :chuckle: Maybe someday they'll figure out how to use the big shiny thing attached to the front bumper. :dunno: :dunno:
Pssh! Amateur....everyone knows winches are only used for hauling gill-nets out of the columbia river. Obviously you are only a road hunter not a road hunter/fisherman. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 19, 2012, 03:43:46 PM
#666 remember to bring a chainsaw they work great for quartering deer that your buddy shots on the down hill side of the road !
#667 Then use the saw on your buddy for shooting a deer on the downhill side of the road! :yike: :yike:
Now, if they could've just taken the 5 minute class on how to use the winch they could've just hooked it up and drug it up hill. :chuckle: Maybe someday they'll figure out how to use the big shiny thing attached to the front bumper. :dunno: :dunno:
Pssh! Amateur....everyone knows winches are only used for hauling gill-nets out of the columbia river. Obviously you are only a road hunter not a road hunter/fisherman. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: actually its used for pulling your boat thats loaded down with gill nets to shore because your tires are so bald and brakes so bad you'd slide right in the water if you got near the wet pavement. :tup: :chuckle:
Post by: Atroxus on October 19, 2012, 03:46:44 PM
#666 remember to bring a chainsaw they work great for quartering deer that your buddy shots on the down hill side of the road !
#667 Then use the saw on your buddy for shooting a deer on the downhill side of the road! :yike: :yike:
Now, if they could've just taken the 5 minute class on how to use the winch they could've just hooked it up and drug it up hill. :chuckle: Maybe someday they'll figure out how to use the big shiny thing attached to the front bumper. :dunno: :dunno:
Pssh! Amateur....everyone knows winches are only used for hauling gill-nets out of the columbia river. Obviously you are only a road hunter not a road hunter/fisherman. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: actually its used for pulling your boat thats loaded down with gill nets to shore because your tires are so bald and brakes so bad you'd slide right in the water if you got near the wet pavement. :tup: :chuckle:
See I knew it, if you have a boat that means you aren't road fishing. Real men don't need boats to go gill-netting. :tup:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 19, 2012, 03:48:36 PM
Post by: crschralping on October 19, 2012, 05:01:12 PM
Post by: oso on October 19, 2012, 05:47:09 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 19, 2012, 05:52:34 PM
If it's raining cut a rain coat in half that way you and your passenger both stay dry with the window's downgreat idea right there !
Post by: Moose-head on October 19, 2012, 06:01:58 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 19, 2012, 06:44:07 PM
Post by: Humptulips on October 19, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
What's this talk about getting up early?? Road hunters roll into the hills at the crack of 10am.
Not true! They cruise every landing and dead end road an hour before daylight.
Post by: coachcw on October 19, 2012, 09:18:31 PM
and remember to buy canned food for the manifold warm up that has a pull top, because remembering a can opener at 10 am is not happening.....sadly i almost did this the other day, but went with sammiches instead :chuckle:not a good idea the new cans are plastic lined YUCK!
Post by: runamuk on October 19, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
Post by: scoyoc5 on October 19, 2012, 09:23:54 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 19, 2012, 09:59:27 PM
not spaghetti-O's :chuckle:and remember to buy canned food for the manifold warm up that has a pull top, because remembering a can opener at 10 am is not happening.....sadly i almost did this the other day, but went with sammiches instead :chuckle:not a good idea the new cans are plastic lined YUCK!
Post by: X-Force on October 19, 2012, 11:21:48 PM
you all lie......I tried to follow your advice tonite and I still did not kill a deer...wth ..... :dunno: :dunno:
Hey nobody said it was easy. Sounds like you just need to spend more time out there working on perfecting the new tips you have picked up.
Did you have enough beer? I see many first timers slack on the amount of beer they bring so they end up turning back early just as the hunting is getting good. :chuckle:
Post by: fair-chase on October 19, 2012, 11:54:13 PM
you all lie......I tried to follow your advice tonite and I still did not kill a deer...wth ..... :dunno: :dunno:
Hey nobody said it was easy. Sounds like you just need to spend more time out there working on perfecting the new tips you have picked up.
:yeah: As they say, you have to wear out some rubber before you can find a honey road of your own. I know guys who go through several sets of shoes on their trucks every year. They are the ones who end up being successful. There is no replacement for time on the road.
Post by: runamuk on October 20, 2012, 06:38:55 PM
you all lie......I tried to follow your advice tonite and I still did not kill a deer...wth ..... :dunno: :dunno:
Hey nobody said it was easy. Sounds like you just need to spend more time out there working on perfecting the new tips you have picked up.
Did you have enough beer? I see many first timers slack on the amount of beer they bring so they end up turning back early just as the hunting is getting good. :chuckle:
didn't bring any busch light, just coffee (not even starbucks)
still managed to only see does...oh and an ass ton of turkeys .... :chuckle:
Post by: Doc Sauce on October 21, 2012, 10:19:26 PM
Well there you go...... Your never going to have any luck finding spikes and two points without the right scent spilled on you. Next time when you do bring the Busch Light, be sure to find a good chunk of bumpy road right off the bat so you can get enough of it on you.
Well I'll be John Brown!! That's why they do it! Cause Busch light smells and tastes like deer piss!
Post by: JohnVH on October 21, 2012, 10:37:37 PM
Cause Busch light smells and tastes like deer piss!
youve drank deer piss?
Post by: Atroxus on October 22, 2012, 05:46:52 AM
Cause Busch light smells and tastes like deer piss!
youve drank deer piss?
He was probably using it as a cover scent for his breath. You don't drink it though, just gargle, swish, spit. :chuckle:
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Post by: IBspoiled on October 22, 2012, 06:20:16 AM
Wife
Post by: Doc Sauce on October 22, 2012, 07:12:20 AM
:dunno:
Keep driving boys... you'll figure it out.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 22, 2012, 07:57:59 AM
Oh I have a good one, if your a girl don't skip putting on your makeup and doing your hair before heading out. The deer love to see hot chicks in the woods driving around with their windows up! Don't want to ruin that hair and makeup, then if you shoot one you can look like you just stepped out of the beauty salon! :yike:
Wife
This is something I can respect!
Post by: JohnVH on October 22, 2012, 08:14:47 AM
:party1: :bow: :lol4:
Post by: runamuk on October 22, 2012, 08:23:16 AM
Oh I have a good one, if your a girl don't skip putting on your makeup and doing your hair before heading out. The deer love to see hot chicks in the woods driving around with their windows up! Don't want to ruin that hair and makeup, then if you shoot one you can look like you just stepped out of the beauty salon! :yike:
Wife
I really only wear makeup for photo shoots :) whats a beauty salon :dunno: now I do paint my nails but I do it myself they are my own nails and I am an artist its another medium to express myself...
after all the great advice here I still will be eating tag soup again..... maybe a diet of beer will make up for the lack of meat this winter :P
Post by: Buckmark on October 22, 2012, 09:00:34 AM
A few good road hunting tips
1) Make sure to have a big thermos of coffee, nothing worse that having to drive back to camp for more.
2) Get a semi auto like a remington with the removable magazine (clip) easy to throw in when your bailing out of the truck, no hinged floor plates, they get in the way.
3) If you do use a bolt action, use a rubber band to hold open the bolt, hook it around the bolt and then the butt stock, nothing worse than having the bolt jiggle closed when your riding around on all those bumpy roads.
4) For a hot lunch, wrap a u-nuke-it burritto in foil and put it up on the defroster, it will be nice and warm come lunch time.
5) Dont forget to take your gun with you when you stop to pee (after all the coffee), nothing worse than missing the big one because your standing there holding the little one.
6) A money saving tip is to get a 30-06 and dont buy any ammo, just stop at every camp and ask if you can borrow a shell or two because you forgot
yours, heck you'll have a box or two after a few days.
7) Make sure to have the biggest scope you can afford and set it on the highest setting, that way you wont need a set of binos.
Make sure to count all the bucks hanging so when you get home you can say i saw blankety, blankety # of bucks but nothing i could of shot at.
*
I hope this helps, it must work because the friggen road by my place looks like 1-5 during rush hour during the rifle hunt.
Post by: longashes on October 22, 2012, 09:44:38 AM
If you position yours self properly on an uphill clear cut with the seat tilted back and your front end up, you can really cover some ground!
A portable rifle stand is a bonus, as to not have to drag out your rifle from behind the seat!
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 22, 2012, 11:56:24 AM
-make sure you drive an old jeep with a flip down windshield, makes and best gun rest there is
-make sure you have a potato launcher so you can shoot out m80's and drive the deer to you
-and the hardcore road hunters drive a camo rig so the deer dont see ya :chuckle:
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 22, 2012, 01:20:21 PM
Post by: runamuk on October 22, 2012, 02:24:26 PM
This thread needs to be renamed to "14+ Pages of Tips for Inexperienced Road Hunters"
why I only see 9 pages :)
Post by: Skillet on October 22, 2012, 02:26:46 PM
"Deer, Beer and Second Gear: A new roadhunter's guide to getting the most out of your mileage"
Post by: hrd2fnd on October 22, 2012, 02:27:52 PM
Road hunt, nothing better than crusing around in the cab of a warm dry truck, make sure to have the maximum number of people that will fit in your rig along for the ride, makes the drag to the road easier.
A few good road hunting tips
1) Make sure to have a big thermos of coffee, nothing worse that having to drive back to camp for more.
2) Get a semi auto like a remington with the removable magazine (clip) easy to throw in when your bailing out of the truck, no hinged floor plates, they get in the way.
3) If you do use a bolt action, use a rubber band to hold open the bolt, hook it around the bolt and then the butt stock, nothing worse than having the bolt jiggle closed when your riding around on all those bumpy roads.
4) For a hot lunch, wrap a u-nuke-it burritto in foil and put it up on the defroster, it will be nice and warm come lunch time.
5) Dont forget to take your gun with you when you stop to pee (after all the coffee), nothing worse than missing the big one because your standing there holding the little one.
6) A money saving tip is to get a 30-06 and dont buy any ammo, just stop at every camp and ask if you can borrow a shell or two because you forgot
yours, heck you'll have a box or two after a few days.
7) Make sure to have the biggest scope you can afford and set it on the highest setting, that way you wont need a set of binos.
Make sure to count all the bucks hanging so when you get home you can say i saw blankety, blankety # of bucks but nothing i could of shot at.
*
I hope this helps, it must work because the friggen road by my place looks like 1-5 during rush hour during the rifle hunt.
6) A money saving tip is to get a 30-06 and dont buy any ammo, just stop at every camp and ask if you can borrow a shell or two because you forgot
yours, heck you'll have a box or two after a few days.
Now why didn't I think of this :bash: :chuckle:
Post by: DoubleJ on October 22, 2012, 02:31:11 PM
This thread needs to be renamed to "14+ Pages of Tips for Inexperienced Road Hunters"
why I only see 9 pages :)
I only see 5
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 22, 2012, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: haugenna on October 22, 2012, 07:29:37 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on October 22, 2012, 07:48:56 PM
Post by: brokehunter on October 22, 2012, 09:35:45 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2012, 06:56:59 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 23, 2012, 06:59:48 AM
Post by: Hillbilly270 on October 23, 2012, 05:56:28 PM
I don't think it's a coincidence that they make the Busch Light cans in hunter orange every fall. I usually open a 30 pack and tape them to my chest, back, and arms. 400 square inches, above the waist and visible from all sides - so I'm clearly legal.
Huntin juice! (actually had some other hunters call it that as I was coming out of a grocery store with a case)
Also referred to as AIMING OIL
Post by: JohnVH on October 23, 2012, 10:34:20 PM
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Post by: BlackTail on October 24, 2012, 12:05:17 AM
#69 Remember when shooting at steep angles off your hood, the scope is usually mounted 1.5" above your bore. Make sure you don't shoot a hole in your fender.
If you did that, you could brag to all your road hunting buddies that you shot a 4x4!
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 24, 2012, 07:25:58 AM
:dunno: now how did I get drug into this? :chuckle:
I refer to the proverbial woodchuck, not the honored and distinguished Woodchuck of the HuntWA family. I do hope you understand. By the way, is that freezer of yours on the front or the side porch? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on October 24, 2012, 07:34:53 AM
The one on the front porch is the one I slide into the bed of the pickup and hook to the generator for my road hunts. The one on the side stays there, helps cut down on the square footage of the bi-annual hay mowing. :chuckle::dunno: now how did I get drug into this? :chuckle:
I refer to the proverbial woodchuck, not the honored and distinguished Woodchuck of the HuntWA family. I do hope you understand. By the way, is that freezer of yours on the front or the side porch? :chuckle: :chuckle: