Post by: bearpaw on July 12, 2009, 09:48:41 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2009, 10:48:48 PM
Post by: bearpaw on July 12, 2009, 11:20:17 PM
133 is definitely rios, I am not sure about the other two units but I think they are rios too.
Post by: Machias on July 13, 2009, 03:52:57 PM
Post by: bearpaw on July 13, 2009, 04:40:28 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on July 21, 2009, 01:52:18 PM
Most of unit 133 is private, but there is a little DNR/state land, and I suggest that they may want to get some maps that show public land. They may want to also travel some of the "canyons" north of Hiway 2 and talk with some of the private landowners as soon as possible. if they get permission to hunt private property, they should be sure to bring a nice landowners thank you gift when they hunt this fall (whether successful or not). It doesn't have to be expensive ... could be deer or elk steaks or burger, salmon or trout, a bottle of liquor, a gift card to the local hardware store or restuarant or beauty parlor, etc. The "scouting trip" will also allow them to become more familar with the area, ways to approach the "turks", obstacles, etc (ie: scouting for success).
I have had permission to hunt a couple private farms in unit 133 for years ... the landowners extended families hunt the weekends, but weekdays are mine .... the landowners are at best selective and the only reason I can hunt there is because of my friendship with one of the landowners close and trusted friends (ie - the local game warden). Most of these farmers/rancers are fairly generous with permission if approached right and treated like they should be treated.
Post by: Machias on July 21, 2009, 01:59:29 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on July 23, 2009, 12:10:59 PM
Yes indeed .... Kurt, JoAnne and both kids are all very good people. They have gotten me permission to hunt some great properties in both Harker and Indian Canyons. Seems all the canyons hold fair amounts of birds, and I have been lucky enough to have some good success over there .... I usually take a bottle of crown (or some salmon) as a thank you to them too. Usually spend at least one evening visiting and having a drink with them while there ... and of course, listening to all the birds near their home. I have alot of respect and admiration for the entire family (whether they ever got me permission or not).
:whoo:
Post by: Machias on July 23, 2009, 02:10:07 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on July 23, 2009, 02:20:38 PM
Post by: Machias on July 23, 2009, 02:25:13 PM
So do you know Ken Staley, Joe Witsch, or Rick Gronkowski?
Post by: turkeydancer on July 23, 2009, 07:05:24 PM
Post by: yelp on July 24, 2009, 07:32:27 AM
Good luck, I made contact with the two folks from Idaho and they sure seem like nice folks. They are not picky so hopefully I can put them on a couple of Rios. :)
So do you know Ken Staley, Joe Witsch, or Rick Gronkowski?
Probably not ... met some people hunting with Yelp this year that know Kurt, but my memory is to short to remember their names. Think they call it "old timers". :bash:
TD Thats OK..It happens to the best of us..
Machias...I know everyone you seem to know..very nice guys. They come out to the camp every Spring. Haven't seen Rick that often. Anyways good people. My wife and I started the LC chapter 8 years prior to Kurt/Joanne taking it over. Harker is a blast to hunt. I am hearing the hatch was bad..what have you guys noticed?
Post by: Machias on July 24, 2009, 09:06:39 AM
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 24, 2009, 05:28:40 PM
Post by: bearpaw on August 03, 2009, 03:47:32 PM