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I live at the foothills of SGL 13 and 57. The small towns at the bottom of the mountain used to become boom town's during hunting season (both bear and deer). There was a couple good restaurant/bars whose taxidermy decor would give a cabelas a good run per sq ft. We used to go for car rides around the camps on Sunday to see some of the deer hanging.
Now some of the camps have deteriorated, some kept up, and some turned into full time homes. One restaurant closed, the other is a mere shadow of what it used to be. Of the camps that remain for hunting, I see more trucks there during the last week in archery than in rifle season I think. There is still some bear driving that goes on, but for deer rifle season, you get some sitters for the first two days, then maybe the first Saturday, than thats it. It seems Buck-rifle inst the event it used to be, but still a pretty special day to me.
Not trying to be a negative Nellie, just annotating how its changed.
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I'm double excited this year. First because I'm heading to PA tomorrow to hunt for two weeks and second because it looks like I'm going to be moving back permanently by the end of December.
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I live at the foothills of SGL 13 and 57. The small towns at the bottom of the mountain used to become boom town's during hunting season (both bear and deer). There was a couple good restaurant/bars whose taxidermy decor would give a cabelas a good run per sq ft. We used to go for car rides around the camps on Sunday to see some of the deer hanging.
Now some of the camps have deteriorated, some kept up, and some turned into full time homes. One restaurant closed, the other is a mere shadow of what it used to be. Of the camps that remain for hunting, I see more trucks there during the last week in archery than in rifle season I think. There is still some bear driving that goes on, but for deer rifle season, you get some sitters for the first two days, then maybe the first Saturday, than thats it. It seems Buck-rifle inst the event it used to be, but still a pretty special day to me.
Not trying to be a negative Nellie, just annotating how its changed. There is still some spectacular pheseant hunting there though
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Yes, absolutely! Its hard for me to sit in a tree come Oct when I know I could be chasing pheasants.
Stuck in airports, Terrorized
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-Traveling Wilbury's
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Leaving for the airport in about 20 minutes here. Staying with my sis in Youngstown tonight. Should be in camp by 1 p.m. tomorrow. Can't wait to get started. Best wishes for good weather, good luck, and safe hunting. Make some great memories guys. There's just nothing like deer camp.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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Good luck, be safe, and Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Heading 2 hrs north to my cousins farm in Potter Co tomorrow, to hopefully settle the score with a crafty buck that out smarted me numerous time in archery.
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Last edited by battue; 11/24/16.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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Everyone must be at camp!
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Ill be up on the "Crick hill" between Georgeville and Smicksburg. 36th year now. Good luck all.
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Good luck to you Otter, keep the tradition going.
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Good luck to you as well.
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Will be with efw and gophergunner in camp. Hope to fill a tag and figure out the out of state rifle game for the first time
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Hunting the Northeast here. Looks like it's going to be a rainy first week.
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Very best of luck to all of you folks.. We will not be making the trip to Pa. this fall.. 2nd year in a row.. Will be in Az. chasing doves, quail and coyotes.. Maybe next year!! Be careful and shoot straight..
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I'm driving down to hunt state game lands 035 in Hallstead. Anyone ever deer hunt there? I am curious about how much pressure it's gonna get.
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Will be with efw and gophergunner in camp. Hope to fill a tag and figure out the out of state rifle game for the first time I caught up with gophergunner for breakfast and a BS session this morning. Had to leave for home before these guys got to DuBois but I'm planning to get to camp and say hello. On the bright side, leaving early allowed me to catch the end of the OSU/Michigan game and all of the PSU/Michigan State game. GO PSU! Dale
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Good luck and a safe hunt wish for all.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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My Mom and Step Dad are down here for Thanksgiving, from Fayette County. His phone has been ringing all day with his buddies calling to discuss the start of season. There are certainly some rabid deer hunters up there. I hope you boys have a great season! Find a kid to take hunting and keep that great tradition going.
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Likewise Battue. Shoot a big one.
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