Where do you stay when you hunt & fish?
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I would enjoy the doing it on my own thing as much as the hunt. I've been to Africa and one of our PH's was a wet behind the ears know it all type. The other one was really cool and pretty much let us do what we wanted to do. We always spotted more game then they did and I shot my Kudu further then either had seen anything shot before (515yds). I don't like the idea of guides/outfitters/PH's personally. I know there are many people on this forum that feel the same way as I do. That is why I proposed the idea. It would still be an expensive trip (airfare last time I looked was 1500-1700 alone) but I think it would be a blast to go. I really wouldn't care if all I shot was a hind or a bunch of goats and pigs. The adventure into the unknown would be worth the expense to me alone.
I'm sure we could ask the many NZ people frequenting the forums for advise and direction in addition to Earle. Some of the locals might even want to go with us or take us along with them, especially if they are going to get the meat from any of the animals we take.
I know most of the red deer stags you see harvested are on private land and some of it, if not the majority, is even fenced. I don't like the idea of a canned hunt and would rather be unsuccessful then shoot an animals fenced. A big enough place still is a challenge but it's the principle.
I'm sure we could ask the many NZ people frequenting the forums for advise and direction in addition to Earle. Some of the locals might even want to go with us or take us along with them, especially if they are going to get the meat from any of the animals we take.
I know most of the red deer stags you see harvested are on private land and some of it, if not the majority, is even fenced. I don't like the idea of a canned hunt and would rather be unsuccessful then shoot an animals fenced. A big enough place still is a challenge but it's the principle.
IdahoCTD":1u20pkuq said:
Same here Nathan. I know there are places that are huge, but I would rather take a spike or cow elk on their terms than anything with a fence. I am not against it, just not my cup of tea. We did a hunt in PA when I was pretty young for boar on a farm. It was fun in the dead of winter, but it didn't mean nearly as much as a free moving whitetail.. I would like to see NZ though. All the pictures I have seen seem to make it into a great looking place.
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dubyam":1cdc0425 said:
Yup High boy!
Africa Huntress
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SJB358":29zte150 said:
Scotty, my better half ask me to read this thread and it is indeed an interesting thread. I think she wanted me to see the truck, as I also had one and it was one of the places we stayed when we went hunting. A lot of memories in that old truck. Fortunately it is still in the family.
Mr. Miner, along with all the other places my wife listed, please add the truck to the list of places we have stayed when we went hunting Jerry
Thanks Aleena for all the Info you pm d to my wife and I, it is appreciated. My wife and Scottys wife may have to go together however, as I dont know when I would have time for such a trip, but it sounds fantastic.
Fotis, my dad had a truck like yours and like Scotty says they are tough as nails. I wish I still had it.
Guy, thanks for starting this thread, it has kind of wandered but it has been an enjoyable thread to follow.
We have always used horses and mules when we pack into the mountains and still do. In fact both of my children ( daughter and son ) know how to shoe and care for horses which helps them get summer jobs with outfitters. I see little reference to using horses or mules by you fellows. Was just curious whether any one else uses them.
Fotis, my dad had a truck like yours and like Scotty says they are tough as nails. I wish I still had it.
Guy, thanks for starting this thread, it has kind of wandered but it has been an enjoyable thread to follow.
We have always used horses and mules when we pack into the mountains and still do. In fact both of my children ( daughter and son ) know how to shoe and care for horses which helps them get summer jobs with outfitters. I see little reference to using horses or mules by you fellows. Was just curious whether any one else uses them.
Aleena,
Its funny that you mentioned Argentina.
My buddies and I are planning a hunt in 2014 at Tipiliuke Lodge in Patagonia for Red Stag.
I have a friend who had some major health issues. I told him that he had to get better so we could go on a hunt. Well he got so much better and he's going to Africa next year and Argentina the year after. A promise is a promise.
Russ
Its funny that you mentioned Argentina.
My buddies and I are planning a hunt in 2014 at Tipiliuke Lodge in Patagonia for Red Stag.
I have a friend who had some major health issues. I told him that he had to get better so we could go on a hunt. Well he got so much better and he's going to Africa next year and Argentina the year after. A promise is a promise.
Russ
Africa Huntress":3puvmndb said:
Jerry, I know when you say better half, you are being held at gun point! So I feel your pain brother!
Yeah, those old Ford's were the trucks to have. I always think about building one as a a purely hunting rig, but then again, a good set of boots is soo much less money.. I am sure with A's packing the 3/4 ton is useful though. You should be able to get just about everything you need into camp! :lol:
All kidding aside, it is great to see you here Jerry. You will like it buddy. Great group and all about the hunt, although, I hear, the wife isn't letting you hunt much, but i will keep a stool around the fire in ID this year, just in case you can get away!
FYI... Jerry is a great feller. I mean really, who else could back pack in a ruck big enough to keep A's camp happy! I picture a C-17 landing to start a spike camp! :wink:
Sorry A! I just had too.. You two haven't posted a picture yet though.. I have your back... It is time to see some of your camp sites!
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What I do now contra what I did twenty-five years ago provides quite a contrast. Today, I mostly stay in lodges, homes or trailers. There were many fishing trips and hunting trips during the 80s and 90s when I put a sleeping bag down and fell asleep. I've wakened more than once covered with frost and ice. If I anticipated that it was going to be wet, I'd put up a tarp. I've certainly slept many nights with a tarp forming a lean-to and a fire in front of the opening for some warmth. Ah, yes, hunting and fishing does qualify as a fine and pleasant misery (apologies to Pat McManus).
big rifle man
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I remember on many occasions sleeping in the rear of my 1964 International scout with a bag and a coleman catalytic heater. To this day I think about how lucky I am that my scout had many ventilation areas (read holes) and kept me from getting gassed from that heater, but the fourwheel drive got me into some great whitetail areas. Nowadays when I hunt colorado I stay in a motel located just about directly across from our hunting area. When in Maine my buddies log home fits the bill perfectly. (the older you get, the wiser you get, I think.)
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Here is one of my tent campsView attachment tent2.jpg
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After a few days, View attachment 2011meatshot.jpg
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