No I'm with you, I just got a kick out of that! .... Ya learn something everyday. (insert thumbs up here)
I think it would be an awesome hunt. I have a buddy who moved down there a few months ago and he is killing all kinds of cool stuff.
I would love to hunt camel with you BC. There are over 100,000 of them in the Australian outback. Each eats 80 pounds of vegitation every day! The Australian government spent $200 million trying to reduce their numbers. I petitioned them to let bow hunters do the job, it' s not an easy job...extremely difficult in a harse environment. I live near Boulder,Co. We recently found a stash of Clovis stone tools covered in camel blood-12,000 years old. To think, our ancestors were all about killing, butchering, and eating camels! I want that same opportunity.
I know they are an extreme nuisance over there. I think that would be a fantastic opportunity to see some new land and hunt some exotic animals. I imagine it can be had for fairly cheap as well. That is very cool about the camel blood on the Stone tools. I wonder if they were brought over or an indigenous animal? Nice to hear from you Will!
They were totally indigenous....now, obviously, extinct in North America. I seriously would hunt one in a second and that second may come. I will keep you in mind if the opportunity presents itself BC, would love to share that hunt with you! Likewise, good to see you're still swinging!
Anyone been on a DIY turkey hunt? I'm thinking about going to Nebraska or South Dakota this spring after finals are done.
Whietailaddict, there are plenty of DIY turkey opportunities near Spearfish (and Whitewood), South Dakota. Three mile east of the city, the state has established two game parks open for public hunting. the turkeys are thick. In addition, most of the Black Hills are National Forest, therefore open to public hunting. It's easy access... Nebraska is the same way. Look at hunting the state land just north of Cambridge, Nebraska. You can also knock on doors near the town of Sargent, Nebraska. Farther west, you can hunt in the Pine Ridge region...all good places with plenty of birds. Don't be afraid to dive in! Become the epitome of "the hunter."
1. NZ Wapiti 2. Elk/Mule deer. Utah 3. NZ Tahr 4. Aus. Asiatic Water buffalo bull 5. Whitetail........ Somewhere in the States 6. Aus. Red deer In no specific order. Hopefully nail a big red stag in March. Boys, the camels down here are great fun to hunt. Rod
I really need to quit thinking about taking up your offer and just do it. I want to elk hunt in a really bad way. Sent from my SCH-R970 using Tapatalk
Colorado public land elk hunt Ohio public land whitetail hunt Alaska public land Moose hunt WV mountain public land whitetail hunt Montana public land deer hunt I don't like paying to hunt land so DIY is the way to go.
Will - (great seeing you on here!) - and hope these guys can see how serious you are about this stuff, and that your offer is no joke! I could still be posting DIY Elk ?'s if not for your generous "nudge" in 2010...your .02 cents is more like $2000 when it comes to valuable info! I still have a DIY list I will get to - but Elk have taken me over at this moment. I will pursue the other main deer species: Mulie, Moose, and Bou After that - It's more about Wilderness adventure and just "getting away" for a bit. I've got the kids shooting their bows & small caliber guns...I'll be just as happy to play guide and take advantage of any Youth tag opportunities we can over the coming years. Hope to shake a few of your hands this fall in CO!
Thanks Matt, and yes I am very serious! My camp is free for anyone willing to share a week in the woods pursuing the best Colorado has to offer. We do share the costs of food/essential camp supplies (normally less than $100). I merely facilitate the the DIY opportunity and lessen the expense by providing a camp environment. There are no guarantees other than I'll do my best to make this a memorable experience. Information, on a daily basis, is exchanged between the group...elk are nomadic herd animals. When we find groups, everyone in camp gets involved. It's a neat experience, as many of you know. And, what can I say about hearing your first bugle? Dan, the time is now! I spoke with Phil Phillips (Phil Phillips Unleashed) this morning. He may join us this year. It would be nice to have another local boy in camp! Fingers crossed.
If I were to make it what week would it be? I would have to try and switch my vacation. Also who is going to drive through iowa that I could possibly car pool with? Sent from my SCH-R970 using Tapatalk
I have a couple other hunts planned this early fall but if I can pull it off financially i think I'd fit in pretty well at this camp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Also if anyone has interest in a SD pronghorn hunt I do one every year and would be willing to organize a little get together and point people in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have all kinds of animals on a list that I'd love to do a DIY hunt, but I just don't see how I would ever afford to do so. I dream of hunting down a Yukon moose as well as chasing a bugling bull, but realistically a pronghorn or muley hunt is probably my best bet.
It seems intimidating, but $25 a week goes a long ways if you are patient. All the bells and whistles with the gear may make life easier for you, but don't let it discourage you from going.
Dan, September 20th thru the 28th. Hopefully full rut will fall within this time frame. It's been running a little late the last couple of years. We'll set camp where "No Name" road (FR705) and Hgwy 24 meet-south of Minturn, Co. Goose, there are plenty of mule deer in the area. I highly recommend, everyone should apply for this tag. It blows having a monster buck in front of you and you're without a license!
