Bear Camp - 2012 in the books

Marlin_444 · #1 03-25-2012, 07:29 PM

Hey All -

Come see us, here are some goins on from the past three (3) seasons (enjoy, we did)...

2009 -

Archery http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?...ight=bear+camp

Muzzle Loader and Modern Gun http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?...tlaw+bear+camp

2010 -

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=452211

2011 -

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=602214

CORRECTED: Bow Opener -
9/8 and 9 make your plans now!

Black Powder Opener - 10/13 - 14, Make your plans now...

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Marlin_444 · #2 03-26-2012, 08:05 AM

http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html

Countdown to Bear Bow Opener: 172

Marlin_444 · #3 03-29-2012, 06:21 AM

Countdown to Bear Bow Opener - 4,079 hours....

RPM · #4 03-31-2012, 01:15 AM

thanks for starting this again!
Lord willing I'm hoping to make it this year.
I've gotten some camping gear together over the last year.
Haven't done it in nearly 30 years!

Marlin_444 · #5 03-31-2012, 06:07 PM

Y'all come - We can use some X-sperts

brandonsc · #6 04-02-2012, 06:36 AM

so whys the bow opener the second weekend of the season?

Marlin_444 · #7 04-02-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonsc

so whys the bow opener the second weekend of the season?

Y'all aughta know me and regulations do not go well together by now...

Unless someone else has any comments, suggestions and or input...

Bow opener is the 2nd Saturday in the month of September so it would be:

09/08 - 09 2012

I am standing here corrected!!!

One week earlier...

WOO HOO...

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brandonsc · #8 04-02-2012, 09:41 PM

haha its all good at least you wernt a wekend early hahaha

Marlin_444 · #9 04-04-2012, 09:17 AM

14,155,521 seconds to go til opener...

Marlin_444 · #10 04-06-2012, 07:12 AM

3,717 hours... WOO HOO...

7Mag Hunter · #11 04-06-2012, 07:38 AM

Drug out my archery target, and slung a few arrows Wed PM.....

The old PSE is still accurate and my arm did not fall off..(yet)....
Gonna go slow and increase weight back to 60lbs for opener....
New arrow fletching and broadheads are also on the agenda
before Sept....
tic toc...

RPM · #12 04-06-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Marlin_444 Y'all come - We can use some X-sperts

I don't even qualify as a "spert" let alone an "x-spert".

Still, would be glad to share a campfire.

Marlin_444 · #13 04-07-2012, 10:44 AM

RPM we're looking forward to having you share the Fire with us!

I don't know much about Bear Hunting but I know the folks who do...

Marlin_444 · #14 04-07-2012, 10:50 AM

My family and I lost a dear friend yeaterday, Jill Young has passed on to the otherside. We look forward to seeing her again when we get there.

Please pray, lite a candle or do a dance whatever your custom may be as we keep her family and friends in our thoughts.

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Dyrewulf · #15 04-07-2012, 04:23 PM

9/8 hunh? Let me look at mah schedule... hmmm... off 9/8 - 9/13...

RPM · #16 04-08-2012, 09:10 AM

Marlin 444,
So sorry to hear of the loss.
It's hard to see a wife, mother, &/or friend pass. I'll pray for all concerned.

Lost my mother-in-law this past week but she was ready to go. She was 90 and had out lived everyone from her generation. It was actually a blessing. She went down hill quickly and died in her sleep in a place staffed by people who loved her.

Again, so sorry for the loss.

ranger374 · #17 04-08-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7Mag Hunter

Drug out my archery target, and slung a few arrows Wed PM.....

The old PSE is still accurate and my arm did not fall off..(yet)....
Gonna go slow and increase weight back to 60lbs for opener....
New arrow fletching and broadheads are also on the agenda
before Sept....
tic toc...

yep, gonna tip my arrows for the recurve with 190gn simmons tree sharks. you can look in the trad forum for some kill shot pics--them things make a huge hole!!!

7Mag Hunter · #18 04-08-2012, 09:52 AM

I am thinking 125gr land sharks or Magnus stingers....The stingers
seem to be easier to sharpen...They have a screw on the
ferrule, and appears I could remove the blade and resharpen on my
Lansky sharpener ????
Got a new Academy Sports opening near us next week, so I am
gonna go give them a look.....

ranger374 · #19 04-08-2012, 02:02 PM

125 magnus stingers is what i shot last year they are good heads and easy to re-sharpen with the lansky--i just need a heavier head shooting with the trad bow.

i had to order mine online cause most places only carry the small 95 to 100gn heads for the compounds.

Marlin_444 · #20 04-08-2012, 08:41 PM

I am going to use 125 Grain Magnus 1 Blades

Shot 40 arrows mid day yesterday 20 at 20 and 20 at 40

The HyperLite is on...

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gobbleinwoods · #21 04-09-2012, 04:01 AM

Ron, sorry about the loss. I too buried a very good friend last week.

See you in the mtns.

Marlin_444 · #22 04-09-2012, 06:49 AM

218,733 Minutes...

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Marlin_444 · #23 04-09-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobbleinwoods

Ron, sorry about the loss. I too buried a very good friend last week.

See you in the mtns.

Death continues to be my least favorite part of life.

Robert, our prayers and thoughts go with the family and friends as we all carry on.

See you soon!

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Marlin_444 · #24 04-13-2012, 05:02 AM

148 days to go...

Joe and I hoisted a celebratory beverage this week whilest I was navigating my way through the streets of Atlanta.

Good to see you friend and congrats on another fine Blue Head!!!

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gobbleinwoods · #25 04-14-2012, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin_444

Death continues to be my least favorite part of life.

Robert, our prayers and thoughts go with the family and friends as we all carry on.

See you soon!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin_444

148 days to go...

Joe and I hoisted a celebratory beverage this week whilest I was navigating my way through the streets of Atlanta.

Good to see you friend and congrats on another fine Blue Head!!!

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Could have wandered my way and hoisted another beverage or two. Turkeys here are gobbling like crazy.

Marlin_444 · #26 04-16-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobbleinwoods

Could have wandered my way and hoisted another beverage or two. Turkeys here are gobbling like crazy.

Sorry Robert, I was working during the day and did not want to get out of the footprint of downtown too far...

As I understand it; the Georgia Thunder Chicken season runs through the 3rd week of May, right?

I could be persuaded to head that way over a weekend...

Let me know!

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Marlin_444 · #27 04-16-2012, 08:35 AM

T-Minus 144 days and time marches on...

Just under 5 months... WOO HOO!!!

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Marlin_444 · #28 04-22-2012, 07:56 AM

Who is in the Turkey Woods this morning?

Marlin_444 · #29 04-23-2012, 06:54 AM

Dang, got another Tick off of me this morning...

7Mag Hunter · #30 04-23-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin_444

Dang, got another Tick off of me this morning...

Hate them things almost as bad as SNAKES !!!

I think 'cider vinegar is supposed to keep bugs from
biting.....Eat lots of pickles !!!

Eddy M. · #31 04-24-2012, 08:19 PM

tick /tok tick / tok

7Mag Hunter · #32 04-25-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy M.

tick /tok tick / tok

X2...

Got the wheels off my old deer camper for wheel bearings
and shocks.. Think I am going to use it this fall for bear hunting...
Just have not found a deer club I like enough to drag it to deer camp....
Gotta raise it up some, so as not to drag on the camp
road !!!

Only problem is ,,,,I gotta get a new truck to pull it up
the mountain ...

tic--toc......

Marlin_444 · #33 04-26-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7Mag Hunter

X2...

Got the wheels off my old deer camper for wheel bearings
and shocks.. Think I am going to use it this fall for bear hunting...
Just have not found a deer club I like enough to drag it to deer camp....
Gotta raise it up some, so as not to drag on the camp
road !!!

Only problem is ,,,,I gotta get a new truck to pull it up
the mountain ...

tic--toc......

Ping me with your address and I'll get the $$$ in a PMO for the tent...

Marlin_444 · #34 04-26-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy M.

tick /tok tick / tok

Just maybe we'll get that Ol'Bar this season!!!

I've not forgotten the right fore claw coming to you bud...

134 days...

Tick'n and a Tock'n...

WOO HOO...

Marlin_444 · #35 04-30-2012, 11:54 AM

4 months and 10 days...

7Mag Hunter · #36 04-30-2012, 04:23 PM

Got my bow tuned and ready....Elbow sore as heck......

Only 50lbs pull now...Hope to make 65lb pull by Sept.....

Are we gonna do a small game / scout/ tune up weekend before
Archery opener ?????
if so, I'm in.....
tic..toc.....

Marlin_444 · #37 04-30-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7Mag Hunter

Got my bow tuned and ready....Elbow sore as heck......

Only 50lbs pull now...Hope to make 65lb pull by Sept.....

Are we gonna do a small game / scout/ tune up weekend before
Archery opener ?????
if so, I'm in.....
tic..toc.....

Sure thanng, when is the opener?

7Mag Hunter · #38 04-30-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin_444

Sure thanng, when is the opener?

Not sure.....Hafta dig out the regs, but seems
Small game season opens early Aug ?????

Marlin_444 · #39 05-01-2012, 02:29 PM

Ready to do some BIG Bear Skinnin...

How bout you!

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pnome · #40 05-01-2012, 02:47 PM

I think I'm gonna buy a crossbow for this season.

Marlin_444 · #41 05-01-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnome

I think I'm gonna buy a crossbow for this season.

Better hurry, all the good ones will be gone

Had one once.

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Marlin_444 · #42 05-04-2012, 01:12 PM

119 days... WHOOT!

Tic'n & Toc'n...

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Marlin_444 · #43 05-09-2012, 10:29 AM

4 months (121 days) folks... Y'all getting your THWACK on?

Me and the "HyperLite" been spending some quality time together

When is "Small Game Opener"???

pnome · #44 05-09-2012, 02:42 PM

Aug 18th. But you can't go because you've got that convention thingie.

7Mag Hunter · #45 05-09-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnome

Aug 18th. But you can't go because you've got that convention thingie.

I hate those convention thingies !!!!
I have attended 4 thingies so far this year.....

I vote we go for Aug 25-26 ???? ....

35 Whelen · #46 05-10-2012, 07:05 AM

2012 - 2013 Season Dates and Limits:

http://www.gohuntgeorgia.com/sites/d...on_summary.pdf

pnome · #47 05-10-2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7Mag Hunter

I hate those convention thingies !!!!
I have attended 4 thingies so far this year.....

I vote we go for Aug 25-26 ???? ....

See, that's the rub. Wife has already blocked out 25-26th. So, you guys are gonna have to scout me out a few good spots.

7Mag Hunter · #48 05-10-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnome

See, that's the rub. Wife has already blocked out 25-26th. So, you guys are gonna have to scout me out a few good spots.

Whoops.....Gotta keep the wifey happy!!!!

You guys decide the weekend, and i will make plans
to attend....

Marlin_444 · #49 05-11-2012, 08:17 AM

I am flexible... We can do some Trout Fishing... Rafting, maybe Ripple Rider can point us in the right direction... I hear "Beer Tastings" are all the rage these days

... Then theres the "Wild Game" Cook off!!!

Let me validify dates and we'll co-agulate... Hah!

Marlin_444 · #50 05-11-2012, 10:08 AM

WOO HOO... and a WHOOT...

That convention thang is September 15th (a week after Bow Opener), so...

August 18th weekend and we're on...