Author Topic: Possible Hog Hunt @ Big South Fork for GBO (Read 3833 times)

HipShot · « **on:** September 28, 2004, 04:28:02 AM »

Count me in.

Hawkeye6 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2004, 05:53:46 AM »

Put me down as a possible. It'll depend on a whole host of things, mostly work related, that are impossible to predict right now!

Since I'm not from the area, what is the weather like at BSF in January/February?

TimWieneke · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2004, 10:39:09 AM »

I'm in. Just give me an idea of dates/expense and such. I may have to limit it to a weekend (or at least a long weekend) but I'd love to do it.

Been a year since I've been able to go after a nice hog and it's time again.

Tim

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2004, 04:01:56 PM »

Sounds great to me. I'll need a little lead time to schedule off work. Hawkeye6, it gets cold! My guess would be 20 degree or lower at night. Near freezing to 45 degree's or so during the day. Snow possible. Just an educated guess. I was in Cumberland gap, Christmas eve 1975, and it snowed. Haven't been back up that way in years, but am looking forward to it. Anyone hunted there before?

Tom · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2004, 12:09:09 PM »

I would like to come if I find someone to car pool with. I'm in San Antonio, TX

gdolby · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2004, 07:24:15 PM »

very interested here if circimstances allow. been awhile since ive been home. grew up around monterey hunting anything that moved(2 or 4 legged) give a date and lets work it out

Hawkeye6 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2004, 12:31:27 AM »

Well, like I said, I'm interested. If it works, fine. If not, well, maybe next year...

I'm from NE Indiana, near Fort Wayne (FWIW).

Keep me posted on the dates and such. If I can work it into my schedule, I might just do that. But I won;t know until I see how the yearend goes.

Tim, where are you from in Chicagoland. PM if you want. I used to live up there, too. Maybe if the BSF works out for both of us we can carpool?

Weather-wise, that sounds about like what we get up here at that time of year.

HipShot · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2004, 04:31:06 AM »

Quote from: cknight98

also, we'll need to do some scouting, so once we have a date set, maybe we could pick a weekend in Nov or Dec and do some group scouting...

Any weekend in Nov or Dec is ok by me. I'm closer than you are, so your schedule should be the one we work around.

We might need to take a poll of preferred methods and rifles so that we can mark if we need to and map accordingly. I'm not a stand hunter myself, but I'd be happy to mark for them.

TimWieneke · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2004, 08:09:13 AM »

Hawkeye,
PM sent. If any other guys from Chicagoland are thinking of heading down, we should all get in touch and see if we can coordinate. Like I said, a long weekend would be best and any weekend in Jan/Feb would be especially great as construction here is pretty much dead that time of year.

Tim

HipShot · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2004, 10:59:55 AM »

cknight98,

Sending you a PM with personal contact info. I imagine you may be participating in the bear/boar weekend at foothills WMA. I'll be off after bushytail most all weekend myself, hiding from the crowds.

Opening days at WMAs are kinda like shopping at Wal-Mart on a Friday night. :lol:

RollTide · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2004, 05:08:31 PM »

I would be interested in coming. Can I ourchase out of state license and other permits over the internet, or would it be better to get them when I arrive?

victorcharlie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2004, 07:26:44 AM »

Here ya go Tide http://www.state.tn.us/twra/ everything you always wanted to know about Tennessee hunting and fishing but was afraid to ask. Have a look at how over regulated we are.....but hey, we have the lowest tax rate in the nation........and Alabama....has the lowest property taxes in the nation........AIN"T IT GREAT TO BE IN DIXIE?

TNrifleman · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2004, 12:34:54 PM »

Count me in too! Please keep us posted. :grin:

victorcharlie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2004, 02:05:41 AM »

I've got vacation the last week of October and the first week of November. I'll probably go up sometime during my vacation and have a walk about :grin: . Who are the local boys?

victorcharlie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2004, 12:29:42 PM »

ck....I understand your problem....I'm in the same shape, and don't get awhole lot of time off.

DPRinks · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2004, 02:34:58 PM »

Gentlemen;
I was in Copperhill in May one year and it snowed 5", take plenty of clothes and do not order a hamburger !
Don Rinks

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2004, 05:58:15 PM »

Chris
I might be up for it. Are maps available for the area? Also, what is the closest town? I've gotten a general idea of where it is by looking on a state map, but I haven't quite pinned it down.
Later,
TnNuc

HipShot · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2004, 05:46:30 AM »

I'm going to scout BSF with one of my coworkers in a few weeks. He just had a bad archery weekend; he could use some fun.

It's going to be a busy boar season for me; I made a deal with a farmer to hunt boar on his property as long as I take some coyote too.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2004, 02:39:55 PM »

I called BSF today and didn't get awhole lot of information other than a Big game license is required as well as the permit to hunt BSF. I was not clear if a type 94 WMA permit is required or not. I requested an "info package" be mailed but was told they didn't do that. I kind of got the impression that this might be the typical government worker who could have been more helpful if her nails were dry......Looking more and more like a scouting trip is in order.....ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John R. · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2004, 02:50:02 PM »

I'd love to go. I'm located in the MS. Delta. Give me a heads up when details are worked out and we'll get something going. John R.

flinttim · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2004, 04:34:57 PM »

Some friends and I are planning a hunt there with bows in Feb. An out of state license is required in addition to the $5 permit. About $100 bucks I think.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2004, 05:32:09 PM »

I've got 2 weeks off starting close of business tommorrow the 22nd. Thought I might try to find a couple of days for some scouting. Anyone up for it?

HipShot · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2004, 03:05:11 AM »

I was planning on late November or early December myself, but there's no reason not to get the lay of the land. There is a big difference between October/November and January/February. It'll probably want to be scouted again after the vegetation goes to sleep. I've not hunted BSF before; I was going to go up soon anyway and do some road and social scouting with one of my coworkers. I'd rather be pointed to the right area of the park by a local.

How many tree stand hunters are going? How many ground standers? How many still hunters? I'd rather set labelled waypoints than markers; some people have an annoying habit of standing on other people's markers.

There are PDF files online that include maps, safety zones, and rules. I've read them all but have found no indication as to whether a 94 is required or not. Basically you follow the state rules for TN or KY, depending on which side of the wire you're standing on. I'll check the TWRA listing in the book and see if BSF is in there. If it's not, it should be treated as TN public.

Here's a map link:
http://www.nps.gov/biso/pphtml/maps.html

Here's a hunting guide link:
http://www.nps.gov/biso/webhunting.pdf

Here's the main site for BSF:
http://www.nps.gov/biso

victorcharlie · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2004, 02:01:52 PM »

Your right, things are going to be a lot different in Febuary.......but I doubt I'll get much time off between now and then, so, maybe I'll get something out of an early scouting trip!

VSSF · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2004, 04:08:52 AM »

Drove there a year ago to try for hogs,9 hours with 3 big guys in a regular cab F-350.Had a good time but didn't see one hog.And that is some rough country,hopefully you don't get into Maudes Crack,look at a topo map,Like I said,ROUGH country.Give it a shot.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2004, 02:36:32 AM »

Yes, it is very steep in most places which would limit where a person could hunt. I'm headed up there to have a look in the next few days.....Seems several people have posted about harvesting pigs there......

tspoon · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2004, 08:59:26 AM »

hey guys i m anew here
but i would like to go if it is possible

HipShot · « **Reply #27 on:** December 05, 2004, 07:08:55 AM »

I'm scouting BSF from the 11th to the 13th. I'd like to have an idea of how many people are serious and what type of hunting they prefer.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #28 on:** December 05, 2004, 01:06:33 PM »

Count me in. I prefer ground hunting, those ridges are high enough without being in a tree.........We need to set the date so everyone can schedule it!

victorcharlie · « **Reply #29 on:** December 12, 2004, 03:14:15 PM »

Hip shot...did you see many signs? I was hoping you'ld give me a scouting report........Are we the only 2 interested in the hunt? I thought Cknight would have chimed in by now!