Post by: Machias on October 20, 2013, 06:00:59 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 20, 2013, 06:03:01 PM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on October 20, 2013, 06:05:55 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 20, 2013, 09:44:18 PM
The Brunton unit works well for a solar charger and there is also a battery pack that is for recharging phones that works great. I have had trouble with the Goal Zero.
Excited to see how it goes for ya! Good luck.
Post by: lokidog on October 20, 2013, 10:58:22 PM
Post by: Carl on October 21, 2013, 01:59:08 PM
How did you decide on this trip/location?
Carl
Post by: coachcw on October 21, 2013, 02:14:38 PM
Post by: Machias on October 21, 2013, 03:40:26 PM
This sounds like an incredible trip. Tagging this – I’m sure you’ll be updating. :tup:
How did you decide on this trip/location?
Carl
I grew up in Missouri, so I love hunting November whitetails, in the pre-rut and rut, in the hardwoods. I also like going back to MO because I can buy my deer tags at resident prices, so I can hunt a boatload of deer and turkeys for $60. I can fish and hunt small game with just my VA letter. No license needed. The area, I have always wanted to hunt MO's so called wilderness areas and this one has the perfect river for a float. It's a Blue Ribbon river so all 138 miles has NO development along it's banks and never will.
Post by: lokidog on October 22, 2013, 10:33:06 AM
Post by: Machias on October 22, 2013, 02:11:10 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 22, 2013, 02:15:00 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 22, 2013, 02:20:16 PM
That sounds awesome.
The Brunton unit works well for a solar charger and there is also a battery pack that is for recharging phones that works great. I have had trouble with the Goal Zero.
:yeah: I tried three different Goal Zero units through Costco before my NWT trip. Returned each one. I know a few guys with the Brunton, have not gotten one myself, and they all like them.
I used to float the Siletz in Oregon to hunt blacktail and elk in the Bulls Bag. Those were some very memorable hunts.
Post by: quadrafire on October 22, 2013, 02:22:49 PM
I am from the Northern part of the state and had not heard of that river.
What a great time of year to be down in the southern part.
Good luck :tup:
Post by: Machias on October 22, 2013, 02:29:00 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 22, 2013, 09:47:42 PM
Post by: quadrafire on October 23, 2013, 07:27:08 AM
Post by: TheHunt on October 23, 2013, 07:35:24 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 23, 2013, 07:50:58 AM
Take lots of pictures and be safe, Fred.
I've also heard good things about the Brunton setup.
Post by: Netminder01 on October 23, 2013, 09:44:03 AM
I use a solar charger for some electronics out in the field when I'm going for days without power. The one I have is:
http://www.rei.com/product/851177/goal-zero-switch-8-solar-recharging-kit (http://www.rei.com/product/851177/goal-zero-switch-8-solar-recharging-kit)
It's pretty good for recharging GoPro's and even bumping a charge on a cell but not so good for larger electronics like Laptops. Something like this works a slow trickle charge into your electronics and I've found is best to leave sitting on a pack or sun exposed location for a few hours at a time to really see the benefits. I tend to pack the charger with me if I'm on an extended day hike since the weight is negligible. I would say the 4 star rating on REI is about right... not great - but pretty good with a few flaws.
Good luck on your hunt.
Post by: Machias on October 23, 2013, 10:53:48 AM
Thanks for the advice on the solar chargers eveyone!!
P.S. I was wrong on the prices of the tags, I got 4 deer and 2 turkey tags for $41. :)
Post by: h20hunter on October 23, 2013, 10:55:45 AM
Post by: gaddy on October 23, 2013, 10:56:53 AM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 23, 2013, 12:14:57 PM
Post by: bearpaw on October 23, 2013, 01:00:46 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on October 23, 2013, 01:07:13 PM
Post by: Machias on October 23, 2013, 02:44:35 PM
I have one of those Bio Lite stoves that charges phones. Welcome to use it if you want to pay the shipping to and from. It is a neat little thing and works ok once you get a hot fire. let me know.
Very nice offer, thank you. I'm going to go ahead and buy a Brunton.
Post by: HUNT on October 24, 2013, 07:56:05 AM
Much cheaper than a solar charger.
Post by: Machias on October 24, 2013, 09:28:13 AM
Post by: Machias on October 25, 2013, 05:00:07 PM
Check out the 2600mAh Portable USB External Mobile Battery Charger Power Bank. They can be bought for less than $10 each. I used them in Alaska this fall. Each power bank gives you about 2.5 charges on my iPhone. Cheap and they work well.
Much cheaper than a solar charger.
Bought two today, thanks for the tip!!
Post by: Todd_ID on October 28, 2013, 12:00:30 AM
Good luck buddy!
Post by: Machias on October 28, 2013, 06:19:24 AM
Post by: quadrafire on October 31, 2013, 08:32:54 AM
Safe Travels :tup:
Post by: Machias on October 31, 2013, 11:05:38 AM
Post by: HUNT on October 31, 2013, 03:00:05 PM
Post by: quadrafire on November 05, 2013, 07:53:36 AM
Post by: acorn on November 05, 2013, 08:16:48 PM
Post by: Machias on November 11, 2013, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: quadrafire on November 11, 2013, 02:39:11 PM
Bet it was beautiful down there this time of year though.
Sorry about the dissapointment
Post by: RadSav on November 11, 2013, 02:43:02 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 11, 2013, 02:52:39 PM
Post by: quadrafire on November 11, 2013, 04:55:11 PM
Loaded raft was way too big for this river, which resembled a creek in several locations.Imagine what that would have been like with 5 deer and a couple of turkey added to the "load". :chuckle:
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 06:01:11 AM
I was hoping this was going to turn into an annual hunt, but the river is just not going to be big enough. VERY beautiful area. I was hoping for better deer activity/density, but that's the way it goes. I had some GREAT photos, particularly one of the raft fully loaded, but while dragging my raft through one of the shoals it slipped out and gone. :( I'm really an idiot, I watched several YouTube videos on this river and read up on it and did not realize what "shoals" meant, I thought they were talking about rapids, but the shoals were places where the river widened and were only running a couple of inches deep. Some of them were 50 to 60 yards long. Here's a few photos from my phone, sorry about the quality.
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All the comforts of home, but they forgot the roof! :)
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Check out this tree growing around this rock, very cool looking!
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Post by: Elkrunner on November 12, 2013, 06:15:07 AM
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 06:39:22 AM
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Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 07:00:24 AM
Post by: lokidog on November 12, 2013, 07:16:02 AM
Post by: quadrafire on November 12, 2013, 07:47:17 AM
Maybe it is the phone camera, but I was thinking there would be way more color in the trees down there this time of year.
If I remember right the deep forests of southern MO are not high density deer regions like the agricultural areas surrounding and up north???
Still all in all, no people for a solid week, on a river with a roofless potty.....Priceless ;)
Post by: lokidog on November 12, 2013, 08:33:18 AM
Maybe it is the phone camera, but I was thinking there would be way more color in the trees down there this time of year.
Oaks just turn brown. ;)
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 08:33:31 AM
Actually the foliage was outstanding, lost of color!!!
Yep, much lower deer densities, but I did expect a little more activity, but the daytime temps were mid 60s sunny and breezy....but still found very few rubs and even fewer scrapes.
Agreed!!!!!!
Post by: Hawgdawg on November 12, 2013, 09:11:42 AM
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 09:34:28 AM
Post by: quadrafire on November 12, 2013, 10:28:06 AM
Post by: flatbkman on November 12, 2013, 10:51:51 AM
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 11:52:25 AM
I actually had to row quite a bit on the trip out due to wind. The cataraft catches a lot of wind and if it's a headwind it can be a real pain on a river with little current such as this one.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 12, 2013, 12:06:28 PM
Fred,
How do you get away without paying Non-Res. license fees?
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 01:05:24 PM
Post by: mulehunter on November 12, 2013, 01:14:38 PM
;)
Post by: Machias on November 12, 2013, 02:29:49 PM
Post by: actionshooter on November 12, 2013, 05:56:42 PM
Post by: Hawgdawg on November 12, 2013, 09:29:25 PM
Missouri allows non-residents, who are 60% or more service connected vets, to purchase tags at resident prices. If you carry your VA letter with you, you don't even need to buy a fishing license or a small game license. :):yeah:
Maybe this state could do that.............Or maybe a senior discount on tags!
Post by: Turner89 on November 12, 2013, 10:03:27 PM
Thanks Todd!! I go to sleep dreaming about this trip and wake up thinking about it, can't wait!!!Cool :tup: Sounds like a great trip :tup: