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February Florida Hunting/Camping Trip
The time is drawing close guys. I though I would start a new thread since the original has gotten stale. The dates are February 2-4. The location is Piney Creek Campground in the Apalachicola National Forest. It is located along the Ochlockonee River on Forest Rd 335/Piney Creek Rd. Post up if...- cpoplayer
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BHA Pint Night Tallahassee, FL
The Southeast Chapter of BHA is hosting a Pint Night in Tallahassee, FL on January 9th at 6pm Eastern Time at Miller's Alehouse on Apalachee Parkway. So far we have about 4 or 5 folks that will be there so, if you are interested, let me know!- cpoplayer
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2017 Last Minute Wyoming Cow Elk
Earlier this year, I drew a cow elk tag and a mule deer tag in southeastern Wyoming. I had planned on doing a combo trip in October but, had some health issues and was unable to make it. With work, family obligations, and the holidays, I had all but given up on my chances to make a trip out west...- cpoplayer
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- Forum: Live Hunts
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Wyoming Late December Cow Elk
I drew a Type 6 elk tag for Wyoming Unit Seven. I had deer tag for that area also and I was planning a combo trip in October. Unfortunately, I had some health issues in September and was unable to make the trip. Myself, my wife, and both our kiddos are off the whole week after Christmas and she... -
Quest for a Florida Public Land Archery Buck
After having to cancel my Wyoming trip due to some unforseen health issues and wallowing in self-pity for a while, I decided to throw all my efforts into harvesting a buck with my bow on public land in Florida. I broke out my brand new Obsession Defcon M6 around the beginning of September in... -
ER Visit and Frustration
Thursday morning about 2 miles into my 3 miles walk I began to experience some shortness of breath and a mild twinge of pain in my chest. The chest pain didn't last long but, after two very stressful days at work Thursday and Friday, the shortness of breath and tightness in my chest remained...- cpoplayer
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2004 Nissan Titan Opinions
I have a chance to pick up a 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab 4x4 SE with the 5.6. it currently has 167k miles on it. Aside from some cosmetic issues, it appears to be a solid truck. The only mechanical issue it has is the owner says occasionally when the key is turned it clicks but will not crank...- cpoplayer
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- Forum: Hunting Rigs - Truck Talk
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Florida Get Together/Camping/Hunting Trip Interest
I'm just checking to see if there would be any interest from the members in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama in a get together early next year. My original plan was a small game hunt which would have included wild hogs at St. Marks NWR. However, I just checked the new regs and the small game season...- cpoplayer
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Wyoming Deer Region/Elk Units
In my research into the possibility of a Wyoming combo deer/elk hunt, I compiled this break down of the overlap of non-resident deer regions and the corresponding elk unit. Now, this may not be 100% accurate as it was right after Christmas dinner and drinks when I typed it from my handwritten... -
Arrow/Broadhead Opinions
Yesterday I put a brand spanking new 2016 Obsession Defcon M6 on layaway. I have only whitetail hunted with a bow and just wanted to pick everyone's brain about their archery setups. Right now I am shooting a 2013 Bear Legion with Gold Tip Traditional arrows fletched with feathers and 125gr NAP... -
Looking for Some General Advice
With my first Western hunt under my belt, I am already beginning to think about next year and beyond. Perhaps I am being too ambitious but, my first choice for a hunt next year would be for an elk. I don’t have any preference point in any states. Whatever I do next year will have to be either a... -
My First Western Saga....
Prelude..... I actually wrote this first part at work the day I we were leaving for Wyoming.... "About 7:45 last night it finally hit me. Up until then, this deer hunting trip to Wyoming has seemed like just another one of my schemes. It seemed like something I had always said I was going to... -
Thanksgiving Turkeys!!! Let's see 'em....
I harvested this whopper on aisle 9 with a hand load of green backs! After some TLC...this was the result... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!- cpoplayer
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First post...first Western hunt...first mule deer!
Hey everybody! The name is Jay. I am from northwest Florida. I just got back from my first Western hunt about 24 hours ago...3500 miles round trip! I have been lurking around here for a few months but, now that I have paid my dues, I feel like I am worthy of joining the ranks. Here is a pic of...
