Post by: boneaddict on October 13, 2007, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 13, 2007, 10:26:52 PM
:( Sorry to hear about the camera!
Post by: billythekidrock on October 14, 2007, 07:22:15 AM
Can't wait to see the pics.
Post by: shag on October 14, 2007, 07:53:09 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 09:09:45 AM
He stretches 26 inches and is a solid 5x4 with a 5 inch extra point. Grosses 175-180. If I took the buzz saw to him before I put a picture on here, he would score better. ;)
Pictures coming soon of where I was and the hunt.
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 11:03:09 AM
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Post by: Slider on October 14, 2007, 11:19:24 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 14, 2007, 11:35:56 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 11:39:10 AM
I drove up at 3 am to the Methow. It took me 7 long hours to get to my camp after I left the truck. It was pretty gloomy, but o precip so far. I found a place where I thought it might be safe to camp, and fairly flat. You'll notice I stuck my tent next to a big log, hoping that f one of the snags I miscalculated did come down, it might not completely crush me. The last weeks blizzard brought down at least a hundred snags that I saw. Anyhow, I woke up to it snowing. Not really sticking at my camp but coming down. I climbed up a barren ridge to try to get where I was going to camp in a spike camp to get to a bowl I was after. No luck. It was just too dangerous with the snow already there 0-8 inches, and it snowing fresh. I saw one buck just below where I killed the one last year. He was a 150 class fellow. No other sign. Most of the deer had moved out of the rocks to about 5500-6000 feet. I swung back through camp, grabbed a candy bar and headed up the ridge near camp. I jumped another 150 class buck sending him down the mountain. I made my observations and headed back to camp. This is when I rolled downthe mountain. I shook myself off and about thirty minutes later BOOM!!!! What the.....across from me some *censored* poached 130 class buck. PISSES ME OFF. Why can't idiots play by the rules. Dressed in blue jeans, blue plaid shirt, and white T-shirt, he stashed the Buck under a tree and left. You're a lucky *censored* that I just broke my camera because I could have had it all on film. Hopefully he came back to claim it the next day. Just because you are on top of the world doesn't mean you arealone. >:(
I made it back to camp and the snow had finally quit. It started to clear jut before dark and was getting rather crisp. I woke and headed straight out from camp. It was just pushing shooting light when I worked my way under a gorgeous 180 plus buck and 6 does. He was rutting something fierce. They were feedingalong the mountain, and I tried to get in front of them, but they had the elevation and I just couldn't catch them. If the 06 would ave been in my hand, he would be dead. I got into a rough spot, or chute, and I lost them. i don't know if they ever spooked from me or just out distanced me. I got through the chute and approached the lip of a new draw or basin, and I heard a deer in front of me. I thought SWEET. They moved down. I cleared the lip and here was my buck with 4 does, and he was full in rut. There was no way I could move from my spot without being detected, so just waited until he got close. I shot when he was at 40-45 yards. A little far for what I like with the Trad bow, but it was the best I could do. Bullseye. He ran back my direction under me and across the chute towards camp. Thanks guy, I appreciate that. He went about 80 yards I guess. Then the work started, and not sure it ever ended. I logged alot of hard miles. i ran into a pair of guys I hope show up on here. They dumped a nice 3 point a couple thousand feet below me
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 11:44:19 AM
This year I packed my water filter. Last year I didn't.
Post by: shag on October 14, 2007, 12:02:01 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 14, 2007, 12:17:49 PM
Post by: Timber on October 14, 2007, 12:55:55 PM
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 14, 2007, 02:16:07 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 03:01:11 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 14, 2007, 04:59:16 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2007, 05:11:48 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 14, 2007, 05:14:49 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 14, 2007, 05:52:22 PM
Post by: PolarBear on October 14, 2007, 08:43:41 PM
Post by: huntingnut on October 14, 2007, 08:58:32 PM
Post by: spin05 on October 15, 2007, 12:13:28 AM
Post by: Slenk on October 15, 2007, 05:12:55 AM
"Why do you hunt with a bow during rifle thou?"
Because he can . I have done the same with Bow as well as Muzzleloader.
Slenk
Post by: boneaddict on October 15, 2007, 06:02:34 AM
Post by: GoldTip on October 15, 2007, 07:47:53 AM
Post by: JPhelps on October 15, 2007, 08:54:02 AM
Now why did that guy poach the deer? Is this a special unit?
Post by: Bearhunter on October 15, 2007, 12:17:21 PM
Post by: Ray on October 15, 2007, 01:26:58 PM
Post by: cipryan on October 15, 2007, 01:48:50 PM
Post by: Ray on October 15, 2007, 02:02:08 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 15, 2007, 02:32:30 PM
The guy poached the deer because he is a greedy ass, and shot it the day before the season starts, most likely because he didn't think anyone else was around. HE IS A LUCKY *censored*, I broke my camera. He is also lucky I didn't have my gun or I might have confronted him.
Post by: Intruder on October 15, 2007, 02:35:40 PM
Post by: cipryan on October 15, 2007, 02:44:05 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2007, 07:40:13 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2007, 08:05:09 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2007, 08:13:45 AM
check pm's
Post by: Blacklab on October 16, 2007, 01:35:23 PM
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 16, 2007, 04:32:38 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2007, 04:46:01 PM
Post by: spin05 on October 16, 2007, 05:28:42 PM
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 16, 2007, 08:57:56 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on October 16, 2007, 09:25:40 PM
glad to see your success. It appears I was over the ridge from you...on the north shore of Lake Chelan. I saw some nice ones, and yup...the big ones are starting to rut. I drew the multi-season tag and hit it on Friday, last day of muzzleloader season. Then picked up my rifle on Sat. Anyway, I had some opportunities but didn't connect, mostly due to the fact that I really want to get a nice blacktail with my recurve (I don't have the kahunas to use it during the modern season...yet)
Not to highjack the thread, but hey blacktail 135, I will send you a PM with the details of what I saw and the conditions, but lets just say, you're gonna have a great hunt and don't sweat it too much, there just starting into the rut...the ladies aren't close yet.
Grade-Creek-Rd
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 16, 2007, 09:47:26 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on October 16, 2007, 09:53:14 PM
I just sent it to you...hope it goes through. Are you home in the afternoon, I'll call ya.
Post by: FWilliams on October 16, 2007, 10:50:52 PM
Fred
Post by: Clark33 on October 16, 2007, 11:54:00 PM
Post by: BlackTail on October 17, 2007, 02:52:43 PM
Awesome buck man!! That is a trophy!
Post by: boneaddict on October 17, 2007, 05:11:57 PM
Grade.....yep, its good to be out there. Better pic up that bow. It will make you try harder and you'll be postin pics of a monster on here.
Blacktail.....I wouldn't worry, in fact this just means that you will have better luck than normal. usually they just aren't into it until that season is almost over. NOT the case this year. I would say heck with elk though, and be out there everyday for that permit.
Post by: cohoho on October 17, 2007, 06:35:31 PM
Post by: Buckshot Bill on October 20, 2007, 08:41:34 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 20, 2007, 10:38:44 AM
Post by: jae on October 21, 2007, 03:22:18 PM
That is one heck of a buck. congatulations.
Post by: boneaddict on October 21, 2007, 04:09:37 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on October 25, 2007, 09:53:07 AM
Post by: saylean on October 25, 2007, 11:15:21 PM
Cheers,
Saylean
Post by: Dman on October 26, 2007, 04:32:10 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2007, 04:51:50 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 26, 2007, 06:09:46 PM
Post by: Dman on October 26, 2007, 07:28:48 PM
Well after backpacking him out 8 miles I can tell you what I think he weighed. :)
Not bad for an old fart....
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Post by: MichaelJ on October 28, 2007, 05:13:00 PM
Michael
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2007, 06:44:33 PM
Post by: boneaddict on January 22, 2008, 09:38:29 AM
As you might have seen in the moose and elk thread, Lance was out and this is what we came out with. Fingers crossed for the Glenn St Charles award.
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Post by: Hornseeker on January 22, 2008, 10:29:58 AM
Post by: Colville on January 22, 2008, 10:32:27 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 22, 2008, 11:38:58 AM
Do you think this years buck was bigger body wise than last years?
Post by: boneaddict on January 22, 2008, 01:17:46 PM
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Post by: MichaelJ on January 22, 2008, 10:37:11 PM
Michael
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Post by: boneaddict on January 23, 2008, 09:55:59 AM
Post by: Dansk on January 29, 2008, 12:53:03 PM
I've been playing around with different strategies for the last 10 seasons trying to find something worth 'dialing in', but haven't found it yet.
Sounds like you are a day's hike off the nearest road- do you think that's the new rule of thumb to get into low(er) pressure public land? I'm curious to know how your strategy evolved after you decided the area/GMU.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 29, 2008, 01:48:10 PM
Post by: boneaddict on January 30, 2008, 06:52:14 AM
I'm probably going to be buried in that boneyard one of these days Passion. Its awefully hard on those knees.
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Post by: boneaddict on January 30, 2008, 09:20:28 AM
This buck was also killed not too far in. I went over for a photography trip up in the NE corner, and took my pistol along. Then I had this tag burning a hole in my pocket and I decided what the heck. I changed my travel plans,drove an extra 2 hours. I got to the roads end at light and hiked in, saw nine different bucks, and managed to get this guy. Took his picture before I pulle d the trigger. I brought him out whole. Donated the meat in Spoakne to feed the hunger, and made it home that night. I don't think I posted those pictures on here ever, maybe one of the one horned buck. They made it on MM. You'll have to let me know if you are interested.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 30, 2008, 09:30:29 AM
They are getting a little long in the tooth at this point but they have one of the all time great spots for at 5 min every morning during dear season. to top it off its about 7 min from down town Winthrop. :dunno:
They have killed 5x5's every year for the 25+ years in the same spot its really pretty funny.
Post by: boneaddict on January 30, 2008, 10:54:28 AM
That illustrates the point exactly what I am saying. Ever since the Eastmans book of High Country hunting came out, places I used to go are now the same sea of Orange that was down in the Valley. Everyone has this impression that if you hike 9 miles from the road you will be in deer central, or alone. Not the case in either one. You still need to be able to understand the animal, and also the other two legged animals out there. Humans are pretty patternable in what they do. Bottom line is what kind of hunting do you like I guess.
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Post by: Dansk on February 03, 2008, 01:18:44 PM
-Dansk.
Post by: boneaddict on February 04, 2008, 06:15:25 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 12, 2008, 07:07:24 AM
I remember one year grouse hunting in the Methow. I had been hunting all day and got my limit on fines blues. I decided to go thru this small patch of lodgepole pine and wait the dusk out glassing for deer. Not more than 100 yards off the road I jumped this huge buck that horns were way past his ears go bounding off. You could tell that was his little bedding area with an excellent escape route. He didn't seem to mind the fact that right there was a cattle guard that rattled when everyone drove across it.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 12, 2008, 07:47:50 AM
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I watched the biggest buck in my life hi-tail it into the thickets
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WHAT A DEER! He puts my biggest buck to shame.
seriously? :dunno:
Post by: boneaddict on February 12, 2008, 09:00:30 AM
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 12, 2008, 09:47:52 AM
I remember a hillside I use to watch and it was not uncommon to see 15 4pt deer over about an hour in the afternoon and now there are none :dunno:
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Post by: boneaddict on February 17, 2008, 05:29:25 PM
Now I can get this thing mounted....pictures of progress to follow.....
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on February 25, 2008, 06:21:26 PM
I enjoy that your posting your mounting process! Hope I can get started on mine one of these days!
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Post by: boneaddict on February 25, 2008, 09:54:07 PM
Klick....I'm pretty sure I saw your antlers there. I was looking for them and found one very similiar. Lots of junk around the base and heavy mossy critter. I'm pretty sure it was yours.
Post by: boneaddict on February 25, 2008, 09:55:56 PM
Post by: gray brow on February 26, 2008, 07:08:03 PM
Thanks for the kind words from you and Head-shot.
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Post by: boneaddict on March 08, 2008, 01:25:43 PM
The other two I need capes for. The whitetail I gave away and the other I didn't pack out. I could have used Idabooners cape this year for the one, but NO CHANCE. His is getting mounted up next on the agenda.
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Post by: Wea300mag on April 01, 2008, 07:49:12 PM
48 hours of non-stop blood-sweat-and tears paid off.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on April 01, 2008, 07:52:24 PM
:tup:
Post by: boneaddict on April 01, 2008, 08:10:51 PM
Post by: boneaddict on April 01, 2008, 08:15:58 PM
http://www.wabowhunters.org/Default.aspx (http://www.wabowhunters.org/Default.aspx)
Post by: Bearhunter on April 01, 2008, 09:07:39 PM
Post by: huntingnut on April 01, 2008, 09:13:54 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on April 02, 2008, 07:29:43 AM
Rory Cook won it a couple times didn't he??
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Post by: Idabooner on April 02, 2008, 07:39:58 AM
Post by: boneaddict on April 02, 2008, 04:06:53 PM
The first banquet I went to and I won it with my moose. It was one of the most special nights of my life. Everything just fell into place and It was awesome. I got to sit and eat with Lance and my gorgeous wife, and got to meet all sorts of folks. i have no idea how many times I got to tell mymose story and you guys know I like to tell a story. I came home wiht a cool auction item and a cool raffle item plus the award. I also got to meet with and chat with Glenn himself for a short bit. That was an honor. There are alot of outstanding men and woman at this banquet that are fighting for our hunting rights. They all come together for this banquet and throw heck of a good time. I almost bid on a South African trip. I haven't seen what is being auctioned this year.
The year I won it was aobu he last year for the travelling trophy. You get to keep it for a year then return it and they give you a smaller one for you to keep. I have no idea what it will look like this time. I believe Rory won it three times. Talk about a hunting machine. As far as I know no one else has repeated. Another one of our members on here has won it as well. I'm definatley with good company.
Post by: Hornseeker on April 03, 2008, 07:19:27 AM
Post by: boneaddict on April 03, 2008, 08:51:56 AM
Rory shoots Trad bow now too doesn't he?
Post by: PacificNWhunter on April 09, 2008, 03:22:38 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on April 09, 2008, 07:11:55 PM
First time I have ever used the modge podge method. I used to epoxy the whole thing and then use the Dan noser thing.........modge podge much better. Hopefully I can get it finished before Saturday.
Post by: boneaddict on April 11, 2008, 10:49:04 AM
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Nose looks a bit glossy...is that how they are supposed to look?
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 13, 2008, 10:45:26 AM
Your going to have to explain this award to me, because I have never heard of it befor.
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 13, 2008, 11:01:41 AM
I think you have to shoot the animal with a bow that previous season to enter the Glenn St. Charles award. That's the impression I received.
Post by: boneaddict on April 13, 2008, 01:17:02 PM
The Washington State Bowhunters is an organization that is the front line defense against the anti's in regards to bowhunting. I have heard reference that this club is biased or traditionalists and I couldn't disagree more. The founding fathers, several of which were there last night, are the voices that have made bowhunting the way it is today in Washington. They fight for our rights to have equal share in the harvest. It was cool to see the Lt. Governor there last night and to see he was a hunter. Anyway, back to the history lesson, several of these gents were there to fight for us. Their main goal is to couner the anti hunting forces that are now after bowhunting. They have got trapping and hound hunting, now its to the next smallest group. Its easy for them to take a short video of a wounded deer with an arrow sticking out of its ass, and then convince those that don't sway either way, to go anti hunting. They did it with hounds and trapping. As soon as they get bowhunting, then its to muzzelloading. The club fights this through the "Bowhunting defense fund." Much of this banquet is to raise money for that. Tons of folks donate items that are either raffled off, silent auctioned, or the bigger items, live auctioned. I wouldn't say there were alot of deals, as folks were extremely generous for the club and the money was flowing. It was cool to see. I have no idea hw many items were there. There were 11 listed and another 5 0r 6 that wren't listed,live auctioned items. These ranged from bows to artwork, to hunting trips, and even a trip to Puerta Villarta....by the way, Pope's wife about knocked me out of my seat when she bid for that. :) I about gave my wife a heart attack when I bid $300 on a draw knife signed by Glenn St Charles himself. I would have loved to have had that for a souvenire, and its probably worth a thousand or more on ebay, but thats as high as I could go. Anyhow, I will be curious to see how much was raised last night. HORNSEEKER, I wish oyu could have gotten that bow finished for donation. It would have went for a mint. The night was awesome. There were several very nice mounts, and alot of really nice people. Chuck Bartlett was also honored. He was one of those gentleman that I mentioned earlier. He is also the man who took the photo of our current game pamphlet. A signed postersized copy of that picture went for $900 dollars. I am curious to look up more of his work....
The Glenn St Charles award is an award given to a bowhunter, who as Pope describes it shoots an animal in the current year while bowhunting. It is compared to all entries as they are put into a formulae comparing them tot he current world record of that species. The one with the highest percentage wins. There are some great hunters that have won this award and I am very honored. With it comes a travelling trophy with all the names and scores and animals listed. I think it began back in 86. You get to keep that award for the year. You then get an individual award you get to keep. Al Rinaldi is also one of those founding gentleman, and who was responisble for getting Pope to the banquet. he has won the award twice also. his whitetail mount was there, along with an incredible ram I didn't get the story for, and several great elk. One of those was taken by either a member on here or a "lurker". ;) It was good to meet you too Steve.
I'll get pics of the award here shortly. I hope that explains some thing for folks.
The club has a membership for about $15-25 dollars a year, I'll have to look. With that ou get a monthly newletter with lots of updats on things and information and usually a story or two. Timber had his photo on the front cover this last issue. You are also another voice against the anti's. The bigger we are the more the folks on the hill will pay attention. Thanks again everyone.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 13, 2008, 03:05:54 PM
The last thought I had was for all of you out there that post on here that they want a hunting buddy or they are new to the area. If you are a bowhunter or want to be one I would direct them to a group like this. You will meet a ton of people and will undoubtedly find a hunting buddy. Sometimes it's hard to connect with people on a forum so you will rarely find people willing to buddy up through a forum. A group like this can really benefit someone in that position.
Post by: boneaddict on April 13, 2008, 04:39:20 PM
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 13, 2008, 05:17:15 PM
The dinner sounded good and reasonable but my wife isn't the biggest wild game eater out there. I've got her good to go on Elk so I'm not going to push anything else like gator or ostrich on her. We should have split the bid on the dinner and brought each other as man dates... :o
For those of you interested, here is their website:
http://www.wabowhunters.org/Default.aspx
Post by: boneaddict on April 13, 2008, 06:07:16 PM
Michelle....check out that website or I can get you sign up sheet. If you are on-line savy, thats probably the best. I haven't been to the website since they changed the format. You can see I'm not the most active member. It would be a great place to do some more networking or drum up more business Michelle. They would always welomce any donated auction items. One taxidermist donated a $6oo deer mount(or taxidermy work) that I think went for $300. One donated a bird mount(taxidermy work) that went for $150 I think...chukar or grouse or pheasant. One was Moro taxidermy and I don't remember the other.
Some other items that were auctioned was a salmon fishing trip...
A summer steelhead float trip. (I almost wondered if this was from Tmike)
elk fighting picture
grizzly painting framed and matted
elk painting framed and matted with a broadhead (largeknapped)
elk painting framed and matted with two ivories
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Post by: MountainWalk on April 13, 2008, 06:14:08 PM
Post by: boneaddict on April 13, 2008, 06:27:04 PM
Pope....You might take it with a 240 Roosie, but its going to have to compete with my sheep this year. Oh maybe that was goat.
One other Roosie took it back a few years ago.....340 bull...nice ROOSIE
Here are the statistics for anyone who cares
Whitetail......9
Mule............3
Blacktail.......1
Yellowstone...4
Roosie..........1
Moose..........2
Goat............1 (I'm not sure if that was the one that was there or not, up front)
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Post by: Hornseeker on April 14, 2008, 06:53:33 PM
Guys, I am on the board of directors for the Montana Bowhunters Association and the same story goes here... we have about 900 members and there are nearly 32,000 bow licenses sold each year. The reason there are such good seasons, can be attributed SOLEY to the MBA.. Every bit of archery hunting you guys have has SOMETHING to do with WSB.. guaranteed...if someone wasn't fighting for the bow hunters, the rifle or muzzleloaders would take it away...guaranteed.... SO... JOIN.. No, they and We aren't elitist traditionalist. Around 2/3 of our members are compound shooters...and i could care less...
Ernie
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 14, 2008, 07:07:26 PM
By the way Ernie...I keep dreaming about that super wide whitetail. Not sure what to do about it.
Post by: onewakuwa on April 14, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Now Chuck Barttlet will have some competition for the cover photos with Pope on board. You too Bone.
I too would encourage all to support WSB, it truly has had an positive impact for bowhunting in Wa. through the years.
The organization also has a substantial record keeping component for WA bowhunting entries that doesn't require any fee
nor does it require one to be a WSB member to submit entries.
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Post by: jackelope on April 14, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
organizations like this need younger folks to carry them on for the future.
congrats bone.
Post by: boneaddict on April 14, 2008, 08:56:24 PM
Chuck was flying under my radar. I want to research and see more of his work. I've submitted one photo to the magazine and had it published as a cover photo. I'll try to get it on here. I haven't submitted any for several years. I probably should try again.
Thats awesome Jack. I'm glad you signed up. We'll get that bowhunting going. ITs fun stuff.
Post by: Backstraps on April 14, 2008, 09:10:29 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on April 15, 2008, 07:31:57 AM
It'd be REAL fun to go to the park and shoot rosys for a few days in early September.... as long as it didn't pour rain on you the whole time!
Post by: Ray on April 15, 2008, 07:39:13 AM
Post by: boneaddict on April 15, 2008, 08:53:08 AM
Thanks Ray...thats some read. I had no idea my year would be this great. I have a feeling Hornseeker and I will be reliving alot of Montana adventures about this time next year.
Post by: Bearhunter on April 15, 2008, 12:27:08 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 15, 2008, 12:37:30 PM
I hear they have a club Rendezvous in Packwood at some ranch. People bring their motorhomes and camp and shoot bows/3d for 3 days together. Sitting around camp fires with a beer listening to some of the stories from those old buggers would be fun. I got a big motorhome that has three beds in it and I'm planning on going.
Post by: boneaddict on April 15, 2008, 01:17:05 PM
Then to the right in small letters you will see a title about WSB. Click o nit and then on the left a link will appear "join the WSB" as you will see its actually $15 for a year membership. $20 for supporting meaning you give a little extra.
Thanks for your interest guys.......THATS AWESOME. and it would be good to see alot of folks join up. Everyone is always coplaining about losing rights and wondering what they can do. A united voice has alot of pull in this state.
Post by: KillBilly on April 15, 2008, 01:36:45 PM
Post by: Chopaka81 on April 15, 2008, 02:36:24 PM
Thanks everyone! Huntwa is %100 correct. No special tag, no special hunt for archery. It is my choice and legal right to use a bow duing the modern season IF I have a MODERN TAG. This means I am not hunting with a bow during the archery season. These are self imposed limitations. The special permit I was discussing above is the one everyones applying for for modern rifle late buck. That is a hunt I WANT to do, and can't if I hunt normal archery.
The guy poached the deer because he is a greedy ass, and shot it the day before the season starts, most likely because he didn't think anyone else was around. HE IS A LUCKY *censored*, I broke my camera. He is also lucky I didn't have my gun or I might have confronted him.
Interesting that you chose to hunt with a bow during modern season.
A lot of things go on in the pasayten when poachers think they are the only ones in the area. You are lucky he did not spot you in your blaze orange vest.
Just my two bits.
Post by: boneaddict on April 15, 2008, 02:57:17 PM
Chopaka, many things crossed my mind up there. I was mad, frustrated, adrenaline was alread flowing because I had jsut rolled down the mountain. For one, it was the day before season so I didn't have orange on and I was scouting. That is one of th ereasons I didn't have big heroics and run up there. Not much could have happened if I would have confronted him except he would have for sure abandoned the deer. This way he probably at least tagged it and collected it. If my camera would have been working I'd got good enough photos for evidence and gave the dept. something more to go on. When I do where my blaze orange, and I do. i often take it off for photos. The pattern is a real good custom one thanks to my wife and with all of the yellows and oranges of the fall, I still blend in rather effectively, especially for deer, but for humans as well.
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peace - Don
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 16, 2008, 02:51:09 PM
I would have probably told some long drawn out story about how I stalked the deer barefoot for 2 days, but Bone kept it short and simple :P
Post by: mossback91 on April 16, 2008, 03:18:38 PM
Post by: boneaddict on April 16, 2008, 03:25:04 PM
I did plug my bowmaker and I did keep it pretty short this year. As you can see in the photos, I wore my hunting-washington.com hat with pride. I decided to leave the felt Stetson at home.
The guy to the left in the tie is Pope's friend and the previous year winner of the award. the guy presenting is Greg McTee, the records chairman. He does a great job. The fellow in the front of both pics is the new president. Thats Mr. Pingnotti or however you spell it. Apparantly he HATES speaking in front of folks and you can see he was a bit nervous, even in my picture. his event turned out great and he did a great job. If you study close you can see a bit of some o fthe art that was auctioned.
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Post by: huntnphool on August 06, 2008, 09:55:57 AM
5 months later...still crabby. :chuckle: especially last night when she finally counted up all the tags I will be trying to fill this Fall LOL!
:lol4: I hear ya Bone, my wife told me the other day that I may have to go get ANOTHER freazer this year. Washington archery elkearly Sept, Montana archery elk end of Sept, Wash. moose Oct 1st-?, Wash modern deer last week of season Oct. Montana deer Nov. 8th-? :yike:
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on August 06, 2008, 10:10:19 AM
Now, in my house, I think I have a pretty tolerant wife. I also tried to be clear on some of my intentions (as did my wife with hers) and although my wife doesn't hunt, she puts up with our hunts, firearms, shooting, taxidermy, scouting trips, etc. But if I tried that "Once hunting season starts, the marriage is off" deal, I'd be the one hung up and skinned. :chuckle:
Post by: DeKuma on August 06, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
My wife hunts so she understands for the most part. Not too happy about bear hunting right now though........ She does not want to hunt them, but September she will be with me after Rabbit and grouse which she loves to chase.
Post by: boneaddict on August 06, 2008, 10:37:49 AM
As for the Mrs.... she informed me last night that she was a very supportive spouse of my hunting habits, of course I had to bring up previous infractions to the contrary. I'm pretty sure I lost that battle. :) I was also informed that she has no problem with me being on this website. I thought that onw was also funny and I had a few instances, y :)ep lost that one too.
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Post by: boneaddict on August 06, 2008, 01:40:43 PM
Ya Travis, I am probably donating a bnch of meat this year. That last washington tag, I may send out a call. He who comes and packs can have what they pack out. Not one once will go to waste, even if I have to throw a big HUNT WA barbecue. BYOB, bring your own barbecue, meat and Jack provided.
Post by: DeKuma on August 06, 2008, 01:55:57 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on August 06, 2008, 02:27:18 PM
He who comes and packs can have what they pack out. Not one once will go to waste, even if I have to throw a big HUNT WA barbecue.
I'm in, I have dibs on the head, rack and cape. :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on August 07, 2008, 12:17:38 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 07, 2008, 03:41:40 PM
Might have to Rob, the horn room is getting awefully full and so is the freezer.
I picked up another freezer today. You can always build a new game room Bone :chuckle:
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Michael
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Post by: DeKuma on October 31, 2008, 07:15:17 AM
They will certainly bring them close up in the eye pieces, the rest is up to you. Hope they bring you more success than they did me!
Post by: THE MAN on October 31, 2008, 09:21:56 AM
From how I understand the competition, you will have won the trophy once you submit that darn thing. Am I right? If so when are you submitting that bull?
Post by: huntnphool on October 31, 2008, 11:05:33 AM
Bucklucky-
From how I understand the competition, you will have won the trophy once you submit that darn thing. Am I right? If so when are you submitting that bull?
I wouldn't hand him the trophy quite yet, word has it there may be a little competition left out there ;)
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Post by: royalbull on March 20, 2010, 06:35:05 PM
The Official score is in
As you might have seen in the moose and elk thread, Lance was out and this is what we came out with. Fingers crossed for the Glenn St Charles award.
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thanks,
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Mulehunter :)
Post by: boneaddict on September 21, 2010, 05:46:05 AM
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Can you sleep not knowing if he is there? That's why I am heading back out, gotta see if I can track him down.
It is eating on me. I'm kinda disturbed that I couldn't see anything of the quality I am used to in the other two spots.
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Post by: BlackRidge on September 21, 2010, 10:56:42 AM
I'm trying to decide if I want to go back here this week. I'd have to pack in one day, hunt one day and pack out one day, and miss my daughters soccer games. I could call it a season and save my PTO. I might even be able to coax the Mrs into going during the modern. I wonder if the big one is still there? I've tried two other haunts and haven't found what I am after..............Crap decisions desicions.......
Wouldnt want to try for the late season?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 10:57:57 AM
Good luck. :tup:
Post by: bowman on September 21, 2010, 12:37:38 PM
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I'm trying to decide if I want to go back here this week. I'd have to pack in one day, hunt one day and pack out one day, and miss my daughters soccer games. I could call it a season and save my PTO. I might even be able to coax the Mrs into going during the modern. I wonder if the big one is still there? I've tried two other haunts and haven't found what I am after..............Crap decisions desicions.......
Whats more important to you? Going hunting or watching your daughters soccer game? I can tell you that my dad never missed one of my high school wrestling matches. He even quit his job so he would be able to watch me wrestle my last matches in the Tacoma Dome. I am glad that he was at every one of my matches. Nothing better then looking to the top of the bleachers before a tough match and seeing my dad give me the fist pump meaning "Lets go....Leave it all on the mat."
You'll be able to hunt when she has grown up and moved on, but you won't be able to go back and watch her play soccer.
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Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 02:23:03 PM
Post by: hunterheinz on September 21, 2010, 02:47:55 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 21, 2010, 02:53:40 PM
Post by: hunterheinz on September 21, 2010, 03:02:13 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 03:29:07 PM
I forget who said "What is the best time of day to go fishing? The answer is; whenever you can..."
Post by: Idabooner on September 21, 2010, 03:32:52 PM
Ask Idabooner. he just shakes his head I think when he sees me pulling off the mountain early.
Ya, you got that right :dunno:
Post by: coachcw on September 21, 2010, 06:35:13 PM
Post by: coop2424 on September 21, 2010, 06:46:30 PM
Post by: 87Ford on September 21, 2010, 07:13:31 PM
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I can tell you that my dad never missed one of my high school wrestling matches. He even quit his job so he would be able to watch me wrestle my last matches in the Tacoma Dome. I am glad that he was at every one of my matches. Nothing better then looking to the top of the bleachers before a tough match and seeing my dad give me the fist pump meaning "Lets go....Leave it all on the mat."
I just happened to run across this post from my son, bowman. He's never before told me how glad he was that I never missed a match. Maybe it never crossed his mind that I could miss a match. I was just always there. As time goes by and he looks back at his wrestling I think he'll appreciate even more that I was always there.
I used to work with a guy who would often wonder out loud why his adult son rarely came to visit. Come to find out his son played high school basketball and he NEVER went to a game. Hmm? I think that says something.
For me, I wouldn't trade the pride I felt every time my son stepped on the mat for a world record Muley. And that's the truth.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 21, 2010, 08:50:06 PM
The oil companies love us!
The boys 'say' it's not important that we're there. Still, I know they appreciate it. And I hope down the road they do the same for thier kids. Every kid is different. Every set of parents is different. I have been fortunate to see divorcees standing on the sidelines rooting on thier kids with ruthless abandon. Civil. Cordial. Countless times I see parents embrace at the successes of their kids. Makes a parent proud, grinning from ear to ear. Even a tear once in a while. Tears of joy! Seldom sorrow. Even when there is sorrow, there is shared sorrow with that child. That's how we grow. That's how we teach them that everything isn't going to be handed to them. They need to work hard to be successful in athletics, academics, carreer and relationships.
I do not have a big buck down as the title of this thread pronounces. (Boneaddict) I had some time in the high country mid/late last week. At times I wished I'd have started the high hunt many years ago. But that would have been through the youth sports of my boys. Even one extra week or two of hunting when they are little and starting flag football or basketball in the fall is a loss for a parent. Now, they join me for general deer season. The youngest hunts ducks with a buddy. Someday all too soon they'll be so tied up with college or starting adult lives of their own that they can only make it to deer camp for a short while. Hopefully after that they'll be able to sit around the fire again for the whole season. Maybe even bring one of our then grand children and/or thier wives too.
There will be time to hit the hills. Then I'll feel guilty for not making it to one of the grand kids games and rush home to the scrimmage line.
-Steve
Post by: quadrafire on September 21, 2010, 08:56:15 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on September 22, 2010, 04:58:49 AM
The other balance which is important is regarding the parents need for their time as well. I am not sure that a parent should miss out on something which they absolutely live for, which cannot be done at another time versus a routine children's event. Your kids know your passion. They also know you love them. Occasionally as a parent we miss stuff. Life happens.
I would ask for the child's input to help reach the decision.... An understanding child can give the gift of a guilt free trip to the parent and feel really good about themselves. Not very often that a child can get involved in decision making and also be in the position to give something to their parents. Kids are smart. They can see that their parents too have a life outside of just being a parent. My kids see this. They understand.
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2010, 06:16:45 AM
Idabooner helps out a bit, but is also a good Dad and sits back and lets me come to my own conclusions. He sees me struggle at times out there when we are on our trips trying to justify me being away. Good thoughts guys. I enjoy reading your opinions and feelings.
Post by: hunterheinz on September 22, 2010, 06:45:26 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2010, 06:53:05 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 22, 2010, 06:58:43 AM
Is this a hunting site or cosmopolitin. I'm sorry fellas but I love my kids just as much as the next guy but come on this is starting sound like a womens magazine article. Lets talk hunting! :P
let's talk hunting??? naw, lets just continue to criticize everything we read :bash:
Post by: hunterheinz on September 22, 2010, 07:20:01 AM
Post by: hunterheinz on September 22, 2010, 07:21:06 AM
Post by: 400out on September 22, 2010, 09:38:27 AM
Iget in trouble all the time with the Mrs 400. You might as well too.It comes with the territory! It's just how it is, the closer the season gets the worse I get :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: 400out on September 22, 2010, 09:42:18 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 22, 2010, 10:24:58 AM
But please realize that this thread has turned/changed subject, as many discussions do when the main topic has petered out.
How many of us though, have sat on a ridge top, not seeing what we expected for hours, then have let our minds wander off to thinking about the kids or wifey.. (Wives and mothers may be surprised what we do think about when we're sitting precariously on a fallen log or boulder at 7,000 feet in the pounding sun or driving rain looking down a 2,000 foot cliff to the valley below).
Like I said in my post. Kids are different. Parents are different. Some don't feel guilty about abandoning thier kids while we go experience our chosen passion. Some of us do.
As was said, there needs to be balance. Those that have imbalance are likely to have the kids that don't appreciate life or themselves become the troubled ones. I have a friend that lives for the outdoors. His kid is an absolute troublemaker. -Dad's never home!
-Steve
Post by: jjhunter on September 22, 2010, 10:34:53 AM
I have to kinda agree with Heinz.......I mean, you have to think about us younger guys who don't really want to hear about the reality of our future lives. We (at least I) am quite content living in a current state of ignorance. :chuckle:
Post by: hunterheinz on September 22, 2010, 10:52:40 AM
Post by: hunterheinz on September 22, 2010, 10:55:57 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 22, 2010, 11:38:11 AM
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Try that and you won't have to miss them.
I am truly glad it's worked out for you and your son. Doesn't quite work for everyone. Trust me, I'd love to have my boys with me most every time I hit the hills. But I do realize that they have their social network, sports that I don't coach or am involved in with them anymore. Baseball is a spring sport last time I checked. Not near as many conflicts with hunting seasons. (I have an Allstar Baseball player too)
Those of you that are not into Soccer must realize that there is no season. IT NEVER ENDS! You go from school to P2/P1 club team during summer and into fall, then on to indoor at night during the winter. And to compound things, my eldest is trying to get on a team in Canada. I'll have to tear apart and clean my damn truck to make sure there's no contrband inside. :bash:
-Steve
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2010, 12:23:09 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 22, 2010, 12:25:57 PM
Im struggling with it right now.
Post by: Ray on September 22, 2010, 12:31:28 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2010, 12:33:28 PM
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Look in the record books bone I dont shoot cubs
That was in regards to your guesstimate on that cub in the other thread and your more recent dig on the score on the buck in this thread. Once again since I share most things, reply #71 has the official score sheet posted for everyone to see, mistakes and all. Some might appreciate all that I share. If not, again please ignore me. You should entertain us with photos, locals, stories of all your great adventures. It would be awesome to hear some of your son's adventures on here as well. and HEY, if he does something great in sports, put it in the general forum, or photography or something like that as this is a family site, we are a family here, and many of us enjoy hearing success and sometimes failures just like any other good campfire might yeild. I would like to see photos of the 200 incher and I even enjoy nice pics of does, spikes and two points too. How about a trophy room shot. Anything positive would be nice.
I agree sux. It also has to do with being selfish or feeling you are selfish when you burden other folks with your work, or the money you spend on and on. Having an understanding spouse helps, and even then there are responsibilities. Throw in a non-understanding spouse and thats a whole other cosmo article for Heinze to review.
Post by: bearhunter99 on September 22, 2010, 04:23:18 PM
Don't just pop in and start slamming someone because their views are different and I honestly think that the comments in this post are perfectly suited for a hunting community. Everybody else seemed to enjoy the thread and there was a fairly pleasant conversation that I myself enjoyed reading because it hit home for me. I however took the time to read the other 15 or so pages prior to blasting someone about cosmo and the size of their deer.
My :twocents:
Carry on Bone
Post by: bucklucky on September 22, 2010, 04:48:51 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2010, 04:51:31 PM
Post by: Buckmark on September 22, 2010, 04:59:20 PM
Nice buck from a few years back Bone...
Post by: bucklucky on September 22, 2010, 07:04:03 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 22, 2010, 07:27:35 PM
Post by: 400out on September 22, 2010, 08:35:40 PM
So anyway ................ :chuckle:Bucky you make me laugh :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 22, 2010, 09:09:48 PM
Ain't that the truth. Not everyone's family and lifestyle is the same. Hunting is not necessarily done to escape kids and family.
As the Cosmo Thread Turns!
As much as I love to get into the hills with and without the boys, My competitive shooting gets in the way of that and other family time. -Although I've taken most of the summer off from the circuit. (I know there are other rifle and archery competitors on this forum.) It's a tough balance! Sometimes someone gets left out.
-Steve
Post by: boneaddict on September 23, 2010, 08:00:59 AM
Post by: bucklucky on September 23, 2010, 08:05:49 AM
Looksl ike late season for me ;)
Post by: boneaddict on September 23, 2010, 09:35:33 AM
Post by: Caseyd on September 23, 2010, 09:38:15 AM
Priorities, priorities....I'm sitting at the dang computer and babysitting instead of hunting :bash:
Looksl ike late season for me ;)
Its not babysitting when its your own kids right ;)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 09:47:06 AM
'Mountainhouse Gerber'??? Now that's funny!
I say, Don't feed the little bugger.. CRY kid! Cry all you want. :'( That'd be the best varmint/bear call ever. No batteries required.
Would that be considered baiting? :dunno:
-Steve
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 09:50:39 AM
I have to go online...do they have mountain house Gerber? :)
If you find some, let me know. Tinypathfinder is already lobbying for me to take him deer hunting with me... I have a second deer tag this year, I think he may have to watch a whitetail doe take a dirt nap this NOV...
Good assessment Jack. I am of the same opinion regarding team commitments.
Post by: bucklucky on September 23, 2010, 12:53:00 PM
I like it, mountain house gerber :chuckle:
One of mine is still suckin tit , the other wouldnt last . Better off to stay home and play Barbie :'(
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 23, 2010, 01:17:33 PM
:chuckle:
I like it, mountain house gerber :chuckle:
One of mine is still suckin tit , the other wouldnt last . Better off to stay home and play Barbie :'(
that must be tough on you when you're the one watching them :chuckle:
Post by: Earshot on September 23, 2010, 01:32:04 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 23, 2010, 01:42:16 PM
Took her with me scouting and had to dig for fossils mid day and include a squirrel shoot to keep her interested.
Naughty dad! Shootin those little protected and unregulated illegal imigrant squirls! :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: Earshot on September 23, 2010, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 02:36:07 PM
Post by: Earshot on September 23, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
Small Game
Species Bag / Possession Limits Season Dates Notes/Exceptions
Forest grouse* 4/12 Sept. 1-Dec. 31 Mixed Bag
Bobcat None Sept. 1-Mar. 15 Cannot be hunted with dogs
Pelt must sealed by WDFW
Raccoon None Sept. 1- Mar. 15 Closed on Long Island within Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
Fox None Sept. 1-Mar. 15 Closed within Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests, and GMUs 407 and 1410
Coyote* None Year round Hunting license required. Cannot be hunted with dogs
Cottontail rabbit and Snowshoe hare 5/15 Sept. 1-Mar. 15
Crows None Oct. 1-Jan. 31 Crows in the act of depredation may be taken at any time.
Mountain beaver None Year round Hunting license required.
European rabbit None Year Round Hunting license required.
Gopher None Year Round Except mazama pocket gophers
Gray and fox squirrels None Year Round Except western gray squirrels
Ground squirrels None Year Round Except golden-mantled and Washington ground squirrels
Moles None Year Round Hunting license required.
Nutria None Year Round Hunting license required.
Virginia opossum None Year Round Hunting license required.
Porcupine None Year Round Hunting license required.
Shrews None Year Round Hunting license required.
Spotted skunk None Year Round Hunting license required.
Striped skunk None Year Round Hunting license required.
Voles None Year Round Hunting license required.
Yellow-bellied marmot None Year Round Hunting license required.
Note: Olympic and Hoary marmots are protected.
Post by: Earshot on September 23, 2010, 03:06:32 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 03:13:47 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 23, 2010, 03:22:03 PM
Post by: rougheye on September 23, 2010, 03:25:34 PM
I can see I need to go get a big buck. In just the last 10 posts we have covered breast feeding to eating squirrel with Rachel Rae.
please go kill a big buck . Actually if you put all those together ..... never mind :chuckle:
Post by: whacker1 on September 23, 2010, 03:27:54 PM
I can see I need to go get a big buck. In just the last 10 posts we have covered breast feeding to eating squirrel with Rachel Rae.
Dang close to being a great Miss- Quote. "10 posts we have covered breast feeding with Rachel Rae" I had to go back and read what you really wrote, because this is what my mind wanted to hear.
Post by: MuleySniper on September 23, 2010, 03:35:59 PM
:chuckle:
I like it, mountain house gerber :chuckle:
One of mine is still suckin tit , the other wouldnt last . Better off to stay home and play Barbie :'(
that must be tough on you when you're the one watching them :chuckle:
"Still suckin tit" I think Charlie just got nominated as a contender for quote of the year on hunting-washington!
LOL
MS
Post by: boneaddict on September 23, 2010, 03:38:20 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 03:53:59 PM
YAR
Post by: ICEMAN on September 23, 2010, 05:19:03 PM
I am not sure which is more YAR... breast feeding, or eatin' "squirrel"...
YAR
A breast feeding squirrel? :dunno:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 05:19:36 PM
A breast feeding squirrel? :dunno:
It's a mammal. You can milk anything with nipples...right?
Post by: ICEMAN on September 23, 2010, 05:21:11 PM
Post by: Buckmark on September 23, 2010, 05:23:25 PM
:chuckle: This has gone so far south it is not even funny! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:I think we will need proper I'D to bring it back across the border...
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 23, 2010, 05:25:02 PM
:chuckle: This has gone so far south it is not even funny! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
Agreed. BUT, in all fairness, I think we may have successfully driven Bone out into the mountains for the weekend... :chuckle: I think the breastfeeding squirrels were too much to bear.
Post by: whacker1 on September 24, 2010, 09:47:57 AM
:chuckle: This has gone so far south it is not even funny! :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
Agreed. BUT, in all fairness, I think we may have successfully driven Bone out into the mountains for the weekend... :chuckle: I think the breastfeeding squirrels were too much to bear.
Is he looking for photo evidence?
Post by: boneaddict on September 24, 2010, 02:25:29 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 24, 2010, 03:18:11 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 24, 2010, 03:20:13 PM
I did find a buck worth shooting today. Thats a step in the right direction.
THAT'S what we wanted to hear. Enough of this silly talk... go kill 'em... :tup:
Post by: boneaddict on September 24, 2010, 06:14:40 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2010, 10:45:34 AM
Post by: bucklucky on September 25, 2010, 10:54:30 AM
Post by: bearpaw on September 25, 2010, 11:27:20 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 25, 2010, 08:12:53 PM
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My daughter played the best game of her soccer life so far this morning.
Hmm.... And where does she get that from? :chuckle:
-Steve