tjhunt2

What do you mean "would have" gone with me on a sheep hunt? My wife said it would be my luck to draw a sheep tag after all we've been through this year and not having any vacation or sick time built up. I'll take that luck and hunt every day without pay. I'll sell it all and never look back!!!!!! Boy, I'm glad she doesn't read CWT.com.

You know the song " Where has all the money gone? " or maybe it was flowers gone. Oh well, my wife said there was no way I could afford me putting in for sheep. We just came back from our 30th in Hawaii, which was planned before I knew I was having surgery that has kept me out of work the last 3 months and 2 more to go. Money, what money! I've only missed a couple years not putting in for sheep since 1974 and it just dawned on me that all those credit card apllications I get in the mail has been a sign from GOD that it's ok to use one for my sheep application. I was blessed with an archery tag and my wife drew a cow tag. LIFES GOOD!

This one looks like he is challenging you to a chase. Go get em! Thanks for sharing! TJ

That's amazing! My hat's off to you on a beautiful buck.

I have been out of town since the CWT BBQ and just finished reading all the replies and viewed the pics and video from Bass. Sounded like everyone had a great time and I hope to be at the next event. Bass, you did a great job on the video and sound. TJ

Thanks for sharing. I really liked the bear pics. I can't wait till I can get my new camera up and running.

That was great and thanks for sharing.

Ok Lance, here is what I need you to do. You will have to get a few buddies and herd these south until you reach unit 22south. I will pay for all the travel expenses you encounter along the way. Please time it so you reach my unit by Nov. 9th. It will be no easy task but I got faith in ya. Looks like plenty of water along the creek in the picture for watering. I'm "THANKING YOU' ahead of time. BE CAREFUL!

I'm sure everyone would like for you to keep them pics coming in. I sure do enjoy viewing them. Good job! WOODSAZ, nice bear pic. The picture makes you feel you're there.

Thanks for sharing! You have a pretty good start on a nice collection. Keep them eyes open. TJ

Talk about a small world, my wife and I also leave Thursday for Hawaii. We are flying US AIR and staying on Maui. I wondered what they had to hunt there. It's our 30th and she wanted Hawaii and I wanted Alaska. This is the last time she wins. Good luck if you get a chance to hunt and take some pictures and share when you get back.

Thanks for sharing that video with us all. It was exciting and I thought you did a great job of getting it on tape. I know of guys who haven't a clue as to how demanding and physical it can be on the dogs, guide, and hunter as well. When hearing a statement like shooting fish in a barrel just goes to show how little one really knows. TJ

Wow, I wish I had your problem of to many gift cert. HAPPY BITHDAY! Hope this year brings you as many tags as gift cert. Good luck hunting! TJ

Them are some great pics and thanks for sharing. I hope to be able soon to hang a few of my own with the help of Gamehauler. He has been my Mentor on camera work. Keep them coming and good luck with your bear hunt.

THANKS FOR SHARING THE PICS AND KEEP UP THE SCOUTING AND YOUR HOMEWORK WILL PAY OFF. GOOD HUNTING! TJ

OK, here it is! Since sheep is the only species left for me and I've put in the draw for over 30 years, so I say let's get it started but I have to be the only one putting in for a sheep tag.

Jason, Welcome to this site. There are alot of good experienced hunters on here that have a great deal of information that can help you. I wish you and Bowhunter12 good luck on your draws and with your hunts. Here's some advise from soon to be an old timer. START A HUNTING JOURNAL!

HOLY #$@&! That's a big fish. I have yet to catch a flathead but hear they are excellent eating. Sounds to me like you got yourself a honey hole. It's a good thing the kids didn't hook on to that one or you would have been holding on to their feet for sure.

Nice cam pics and good luck on your hunts this year.

Now you're talking. Get it done!

Thanks for sharing Lance. It's good to see ya teachin the little ones. Love the pics. TJ

Bowhunter, that was a great question that can be agrued for hours around a camp fire, "which one is better". I have been biting my lip to jump in here but was interested in seeing everyone's replies first. THEY'RE ALL GOOD! I was glad to see someone finally mentioned ladder stands. If not coming from RR I would have said I wrote that reply. I also use a DOUBLE BULL and enjoy the comfort it has to offer. My hunting partners and I still like to brush up around our ground blinds. It does get a little warm in August but those cold, windy, and rainy days make up for it. I have several tree stands, a climber, a ladder stand, along with my blind and have hundreds of hours experience, mostly awake. After all these years I favor the ground blind because of the bumps and bruises I've taken along the way. With the new Bass Pro Store opening soon, you'll have several stores to choice from, to actually set up and take down a blind. I have several friends who own the Ameristep Brickhouse and I have hunted out of them as well. Well worth the money but hard to set up and the windows have velcro which make them impossible to open, when game is near, due to the noise. The best scenerio I believe, if at all possible, would be to borrow from a friend before you purchase. I see you're 16 so you'll have plenty of years to experience them all and you'll end up with one of each before it's all over. Good luck on your hunts. TJ

Hey TJhunt2 You must be out of your pain meds cause you did not miss spell to many things. Nicely said. I wish I was off the meds but to tell you the truth my wife is my spell check and she gets tired of me asking her how to spell this and that. I can't figure out how to make the spell check work on here. I'm lucky to turn the computer on & off.

Amanda, thanks for sharing some of your awesome project work with my wife and I. That's great you have the chance and ability to do something you love. In the short time I have had the privilege of viewing your CWT.com I have come to really appreciate your dedication, determination, and commitment towards preserving our hunting heritage. Thanks Amanda!TJ

Bass, there's no doubt you will seal the deal and overcome your bad luck on these little critters. You seem to know their bedding ground and a pattern so it's just a matter of getting over that buck fever we all get. They can be tough for such little guys. Some say I'm nuts but I would trade 30lbs of elk meat for 15 lbs of pig any day. Your pictures were the closes thing I seen towards a pig the entire season. Thanks again for the pics and camera info.