Woooo hoooo!

tonkota · 09-15-08, 05:31 PM

After about 10 years, I get to go hunting again!!! I'm taking 4 days off and I'm gonna shoot me a buck.

I can't wait!!

I'm using the Ruger M77 30-06 that was given to me for High School graduation in the early `90s. I've used it once for hunting. I'm going to take it out and shoot some to get used to it again.

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!

carboncycles · 09-15-08, 06:10 PM

congrats on getting out and good luck

romegadave · 09-15-08, 08:29 PM

Looking forward to the pics....Happy hunting and good luck!

splitshot · 09-16-08, 07:33 AM

Tags over the counter there, or do you have a draw?

Good luck

tonkota · 09-16-08, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by splitshot

Tags over the counter there, or do you have a draw?

Good luck

Over the counter for buck, there are a lot of draws though. Once in a lifetime moose (which I am not ready to apply for), and I think you can put in for a doe tag.

It's been so long. Yea, I'm going to take some pictures!

bigndn · 09-16-08, 10:22 AM

Congrats, Aaron! Good luck!

tonkota · 09-16-08, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bigndn

Congrats, Aaron! Good luck!

I should bite the bullet and pick up an ID license and tad for and elk. You haven't seen any elk up that way have ya

kellyo · 09-16-08, 01:31 PM

Ten years! Damn, hope you can control yourself and don't shoot the first friggen thing you see. Enjoy and good luck. Hope you get a dandy.

Wile E Coyote · 09-16-08, 01:50 PM

Well, aside from one short deer hunt in coastal GA when I lived there, it's been since 1990 for me. I grew up obsessed with hunting and fishing. Just this summer, the bug has bitten again. It's AZ elk for me next season.

Lavarock64 · 09-16-08, 03:04 PM

10 year's.........Did you get a divorce or something........

tonkota · 09-16-08, 03:12 PM

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10 year's.........Did you get a divorce or something........

Naw, just life and it's numerous changes. School, then we have a baby, then I get a job then get downsized then another baby then back to school then job and play catch up with finances.....

This year we are doing ok. I have some vacation time to use before I loose it.

bigndn · 09-16-08, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tonkota

I should bite the bullet and pick up an ID license and tad for and elk. You haven't seen any elk up that way have ya

There's no elk here. None at all. That's why I started hunting down south.

I saw some tracks the other day, though. Maybe I'll see some tomorrow.......I'm gonna go play in the woods.

splitshot · 09-17-08, 07:31 AM

Also, if and when your ready to tackle a Moose, bigndn is the one to talk to, he knows his chit..

Chad, I haven't forgotten, I still owe you big time

bigndn · 09-17-08, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by splitshot

Also, if and when your ready to tackle a Moose, bigndn is the one to talk to, he knows his chit..

Chad, I haven't forgotten, I still owe you big time

Glad to help out! I know the right people in the right areas!

tonkota · 11-12-08, 12:00 PM

I'm heading out tomorrow after work! My rifle is out there already, I've got all my stuff in the 2F-E wagon and it is ready to go.

I've always wanted to go hunting in the Cruiser.

Plus, I've been told there is a Cougar out there roaming around. I'll surely watch for that!

Fly Rod · 11-12-08, 04:43 PM

Welcome back! It is a good thing Martha.

Liam · 11-13-08, 10:03 AM

damn i want to get out.....soon!!!!!

Walton · 11-13-08, 10:58 AM

When the moment of truth comes in...take a few deep breaths...
You already have buck fever....Good Luck

tonkota · 11-13-08, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Walton

When the moment of truth comes in...take a few deep breaths...
You already have buck fever....Good Luck

I've been watching all the hunting shows, I should be a pro by now right?

Yea, it has been so long since I've shot at a deer. Leaving tonight!!

my64fj40 · 11-13-08, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tonkota

I've been watching all the hunting shows, I should be a pro by now right?

Yea, it has been so long since I've shot at a deer. Leaving tonight!!

You're gonna be shaking like a cat shittin' a peach seed .

My best method is to take a deep breath and slowly let it out as I put pressure on the trigger. Have fun out there.

phatairman · 11-17-08, 06:47 PM

What is the hunting report? Need full details...

tonkota · 11-18-08, 01:46 PM

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What is the hunting report? Need full details...

Hunting was great. I didn't get anything, but it was sure nice to be out there. The weather hasn't turned cold yet, so the rut had not started and there wasn't any snow like I had hoped for.

Still, it was nice to be in the forest and the quietness. A buddy of mine shot a nice 3 x 4 a day before I got up there.

I did shoot my gun. Very fun. I hadn't shot a gun in about 10 years. I think I'll be getting out to do some shooting! At least I hit what I was aiming at!

Next year!