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I was just reading a story of a big 8 point killed there. Dec 6th. Man said they were just beginning the chase stage and this buck followed in a does foot steps about 830am Gets my blood pumping. I’d really like my daughter to kill a bragging rights buck. It would be awesome for her to get one!
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They are calling for snow here on Friday and I'm not 80 miles from where you're hunting. You boys are gonna be mighty chilly.
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They are calling for snow here on Friday and I'm not 80 miles from where you're hunting. You boys are gonna be mighty chilly. Yeah...I'm pumped about that weather coming in for the hunting. Not to excited about sleeping in it though, especially after being used to ~70 degree days....I'm a candy-azz...
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when the going gets tough, the tough get going. A little snow would be a plus
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Accuweather says 20 degrees Friday night. I’m ready!
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If anyone needs an extra sleeping bag let me know I have one or two I can bring better to have it than be cold!
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when the going gets tough, the tough get going. A little snow would be a plus Floridian gonna freeze us out.....grin... Would be great to hunt in a winter wonderland but in the mountainous AL county I live in (I'm assuming Bankhead is similar) there is little to no road treatment for ice/snow and it's hard to find a stretch of road that is straight and has no elevation change. With a temp switching between freezing/thawing roads get ugly. Maybe they have more salt trucks though.
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Yeah I wouldn’t hold my breath on the salt trucks... hoping the precipitation holds off. I think there is a chance for some on Friday afternoon into Saturday.
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I was going to drive up in my old 4Runner, but it has an 'iffy' heater, no defrost, has trouble starting in cold weather and has auto shift problems when freezing. My lad offered me his 2017 Nissan Frontier pick up. It has heated leather seats. lol. 4X4 as well. The only issue I foresee is breaking camp if all is wet or icy. I hate packing a frozen wet tent. I have two big bag of firewood. Do I need to bring the fire grill? Cast iron skillets?
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Fire grill and cast iron not a bad idea. I’ll have a rack or two of wood in my truck, two wheel drive but I don’t think we will get enough rain/sleet/snow to mess up too bad. I’ve been pouring over maps and google earth have a few idea and places figured out. Between the Wood we bring and the chain saw we will be ok on the fire. I’ll also have a two burner propane stove with plenty of tanks.
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Weather Channel for nearby Russellville indicates slightly warmer temperatures during the hunt than they were saying a few days ago. Sunny and warm(er) by Sunday afternoon for the drive out.
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I’ve been comparing Accuweather and weather channel using Moulton as the city, it’s gonna be cold no doubt and ime its always a bit colder in the mountains.
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I have loaded the truck. I use a list, and check things off as I load. I always forget something. lol
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Wonder how much propane the buddy heater will use? I have 4 bottles.
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Wonder how much propane the buddy heater will use? I have 4 bottles. I am bringing 4 bottles as well. To be honest, I don't know how much it uses. I have had the heater for several years, but have not used it, other than to turn it on. Packed the folding grill, two cast iron skillets, spatula and tongs. I am bringing a pound of bacon I had in the fridge. I won't be using the things, but anyone else can.
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I’m guessing about 4 hours on a one pound tank depending on how you have it set.
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Wish I could join you guys if only to have a libation; I am less than 90 minutes away. But, could not hunt last weekend and maybe the next one due to moving mom to independent living. So; I need to hit this cold front hard at my place in SW Alabama this week. It has been a stupid warm early season and the first good cold front gets them really moving down there. Salt trucks in rural Alabama; don't hold your breath. Good luck; there are big ones up there.
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Partially packed but fully ready. I’m am jacked about this trip. If it snowed axel deep to a Ferris wheel I’d be freaking thrilled. I love hunting in the snow. I can’t find my bone saw guess I’m gonna have to make a purchase
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I’m bringing one Chris if you want to avoid the purchase. I’m loading the truck tonight and like you I’m way too excited.
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Looks like some snow on Saturday but not a lot. I’m packing wet weather gear to be safe.
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