gonhntn Report post Posted January 3, 2005 My late grandad was an avid hunter. He was a world war II vet and my hero. He was from Grant county N.M. He would share many stories with me and talked a lot about his friend named Ron Gerdes. They both worked for Phelps Dodge and I believe Ron was an electrician. They hunted quite a bit together. I picked up a bowhunter magazine and read an article about a Ron Gerdes and he had won a goulds turkey tag for Arizona. This was a couple of years ago. I tried to find out info on him but was unsuccesful. I just recently purchased that great book off this sight titled How To Hunt Coues Deer by Duwane Adams and Tony Mandile and there on page 104 is pic of Ron Gerdes. This is pretty weird since I have been thinking about my grandad and hunting lately. I hope this is the gentleman that my grandad spoke so highly of. I am not a stalker. I just want to make contact with him and maybe he can share some stories with me of my grandad. His name was Jimmy C. Portillo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted January 3, 2005 I know Ron Gerdes. He's now retired from Phelps Dodge and lives in Sierra Vista. His son still works for Phelps Dodge here in Morenci. Let me know what you would like i.e. phone number, email. By the way Ron is a great whitetail hunter. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 3, 2005 Awesome! I am glad you found someone who knows him. Nice to know this forum works so well getting people together. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted January 3, 2005 I work at Phelps Dodge Tyrone where Ron used to work, I also went to school with his son. I've never heard of Jimmy Portillo but I can ask the ol' timers if they know him. What is your Grandads name? I probably knew him, I've worked here for 17 years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonhntn Report post Posted January 4, 2005 I first want to thank all of you for such a quick response. Scott I would sure appreciate his phone number. This would really make my day. I will be waiting patiently for your response. Amanda you are right. This sight is testimony that we will not only share our hunting stories etc.. but also help one another when needed. I am sure getting anxious to try for another coues deer this coming week. I will let you all know how it went. gonhntn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted January 4, 2005 It sure is a small world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted January 4, 2005 Let me see what I can do for ya. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonhntn Report post Posted January 4, 2005 Thanks so much Scott. Now a question about hunting scrapes. I am setup between two of them. The tracks inthis area were very fresh a week ago when I hung my stand. What do you think? Should I rattle and grunt off my stand or should I just wait? Also what do you all do to keep warm on those stands and how long should I stay on my stand? Thanks again for all your help. Gonhntn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonhntn Report post Posted January 4, 2005 Thanks so much Scott. Now a question about hunting scrapes. I am setup between two of them. The tracks inthis area were very fresh a week ago when I hung my stand. What do you think? Should I rattle and grunt off my stand or should I just wait? Also what do you all do to keep warm on those stands and how long should I stay on my stand? Thanks again for all your help. Gonhntn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREESTANDMAN Report post Posted January 4, 2005 I tried some rattling and grunting on Saturday. I didn't have any success but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted January 6, 2005 I sent you the info in a personal message. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryson Bendall Report post Posted January 7, 2005 My buddy took a small 3x3 in 35A by grunting and rattling on new year's day so it was working for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
