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fishermanben
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My family has been going on a hunting trip every year since around the late 60s/early 70s. They used to go up to Michigan until the deer became plentiful in Illinois. Then they started to go down to Shawnee. We have a massive tent that can sleep up to 7 hunters w/ all gear, and still have an indoor kitchen space for cooking and eating. Our camping set-up could not be rivaled by a motorhome, and anyone that happens to hike or come by on horse, always has to stop to admire our set up. The commraderie is unmatched. Being invited to go on the hunt was one of the most important times in my life. But alas, the men have gotten old, the number of hunters has dwindled to just a few, and all of the sudden I am witness to the end of an era. My Grandpa called me the other night and told me that the hunt for this year has been called off.[:(]
I think that I may still go by myself, but I havn't decided yet. As much as I enjoy hunting those woods, I do not enjoy that much solitude. Maybe if I didn't go for the full 9 days, I could pull it off. I don't know. It's fairly rough country, and it would be an absolute nightmare to shoot a monster, and have to drag by myself, in those hills.
On the other hand, I guess it could be the beginning of a new era too. My Grandfather told me that someday I would have to take the reigns. I know I need to carry on the tradition, it's just that it's hard to find the good kind of hunters that will take the time off.
I know most of you probably already have your hunting plans for this year; however, would anyone be interested in going on a hunt in Southern Illinois for the last week of Oct or the first week of November(whichever is dark of the moon)?
Ben(who knows that his late little persimmon patch will show him a trophy)[B)]
Until Next Year!!!
I think that I may still go by myself, but I havn't decided yet. As much as I enjoy hunting those woods, I do not enjoy that much solitude. Maybe if I didn't go for the full 9 days, I could pull it off. I don't know. It's fairly rough country, and it would be an absolute nightmare to shoot a monster, and have to drag by myself, in those hills.
On the other hand, I guess it could be the beginning of a new era too. My Grandfather told me that someday I would have to take the reigns. I know I need to carry on the tradition, it's just that it's hard to find the good kind of hunters that will take the time off.
I know most of you probably already have your hunting plans for this year; however, would anyone be interested in going on a hunt in Southern Illinois for the last week of Oct or the first week of November(whichever is dark of the moon)?
Ben(who knows that his late little persimmon patch will show him a trophy)[B)]
Until Next Year!!!
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"Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool"
I thought about that and decided I need to get some blood in my alcohol stream, so I may stay off it for a day or so.[xx(]
Anyway, ben I appreciate the offer but I have to decline this season. Now if you were to do it again next season I would probably be able to work that out.
Was that you that left the message on my phone at almost 1 this morning. sayin something about taco bell called you[:D][;)].
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
quote:Now go have a drink
Was that you that left the message on my phone at almost 1 this morning. sayin something about taco bell called you[:D][;)].
Bang: I believe so. Didn't put 2and2 together(duh). I have a buddy that lives down south and his name is Tom Bell. Well, everyone started calling him Taco Bell, and then he was a cop for a while so everybody referred to him as Taco Cop. I thought that was who called.[:I]
And yeah, I was slightly intoxicated at the time...so, uh...sorry I called so late, I hope I didn't say anything to incriminating, and most importantly I hope I didn't wake anybody up, and am sorry if I did.[:I]
Taco: Hell yeah! Come on over. You're always welcome.
quote:Dad always said don't worry when one door closes another opens.
Buckey: I like that. It's very true.
Ben
Until Next Year!!!
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
OH no, no problem. but now I have your number. Muhwaaa hahaa!
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
The best time to get even with me is about 7:00am.[;)]
Ben
Until Next Year!!!
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
"J.C. it's only f'ing 9'oclock and you ain't got your damn phone on, this is Taco and I'm here with bang(bang yells in background), and yer never around when we f'ing need you. What the hell? (click)."
Bang: It would be great if we could. The land I hunt on is a National Park, and there is abosolutely no reason to ever hunt within 200 yards of anyone elses stand, and for each person to not have at least 2 stands up. Who knows how many acres, but I've yet to walk it all. I've had horseback riders come up and wonder where in God's name they were, and how to get back to civilization. It was really funny, because I only have to blink to get turned around in the woods, and I had to laugh at them when they asked me for directions. I said, "If I'm your only glimmer of hope, you two boys are screwed."
Ben
Until Next Year!!!
Wait a sec! This isn't some ploy to get a Hoyt shooter into the woods and molest me is it??? I know that Mathews shooters are a little "FUNNY" if you catch me drift![:D][:D][:D]
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
Messenger Boy: The Thesselonian you're fighting... he's the biggest man i've ever seen. I wouldn't want to fight him.
Achilles: Thats why no-one will remember your name.
Slash(in my best Italian voice) funny like how? Like a clown? am I funny to you? I stoled that from movie.
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
Zilla, Non-res permits will be a couple hundred. I'll pay for all your meals, since you are probably a poor college student.
If anyone is in for this year, shoot me an email, and we'll talk.
Ben
Until Next Year!!!
you have mail
Ok Im out Not Going in the woods with any boy scout troop leaders. I have a reputation to protect.[}:)][:D][:D][:D][:D]
roflmao. Buckey, you've been quite the comedian lately.[:p]
Ben
iluvguns: a very tentative date is the weekend starting Friday Oct. 28th. I think that looks like a good moon phase period, which would probably explain why there's a youth hunt that weekend.
HOWEVER, I really havn't even firmly decided if I'm actually going to take the trip or not.
Ben
Until Next Year!!!
ben
you have mail
Shoff, I did not recieve an email. I tried to send you an email yesterday. Did you get mine?
Ben
Until Next Year!!!