Author Topic: Handi-rifle meet and/p'dog shoot PT 2 Committment? (Read 3633 times)

Graybeard · « **on:** January 02, 2005, 07:17:24 AM »

OK guys I've taken it on myself to start this new thread. If it's gonna happen the folks doing the planning need to know who they can count on and at some point we'll need to have some voting from the folks who will be there as to when/where specifically.

MtJerry has stepped up to take the lead. I'd recommend a vote of confidence to him for it from all unless opposed and some more guys in PD country to volunteer to help him with logistics.

Let's use this thread mostly to show level of committment. Which category are you in?

1. Firm, I'll be there.

2. Pretty firm, I'll be there if date/place fits schedule.

3. Wanna come but gonna know soon when/where to fit it to schedule.

4. Sure would like to but can't say rat now yea or nay.

5. Ain't gonna happen.

Heck if you can think of another category we can add it too. Folks doing the planning are gonna need to know these things.

As for me I'll call me firm but it does depend on one or both of the other Bama guys going with me to help with driving chores and as always with old farts like me my health. Iffen I'm not down and out that's not a show stopper. Time and money shouldn't be a problem for me.

So where are you on it?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2005, 07:50:42 AM »

Well, I guess I'll jump in with both feet and commit to a level 3, gotta check with my huntin partner first though, he's out of town or I'd be more positive of what I can do. Montana or Wyoming makes no difference for me/us. Sure would be nice to meet all of you!! :wink:

Varminter · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2005, 08:53:24 AM »

Well after rethinking it, this sounds just too fun to pass up. if i could get a few other TN guys to follow each other up there. Put my on level 3, just really got to know when and where it will be for sure. But i sure would like to meet all you guys there.

De41mag · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2005, 09:33:42 AM »

Put me at level 1;

This is what I've always wanted to do. The first week in June will fall just right. I usally take that week off after Memorial day and can take the next week off also.
But it needs to be in that time frame, as was mentioned.
So I think we need verify that time schedule. First of June 2005.

Dennis

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2005, 09:46:33 AM »

Fellas, keep in mind Cheatermk3's recommendation for timing in the other thread....

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Guys, if you're only gonna have 3 days to shoot you want to be scheduling your hunt no earlier than the 3rd week in June. If it's a wet year you still may wind up getting rained on. I've been going every year since '92 and yes, the best shooting is in early June, unless you get rained out, there ain't no driving on the prarie if it's wet. Last year I went after the 4th of July.

Graybeard · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2005, 10:11:35 AM »

I think proper timing is something we need to let those out there who know decide rather than letting something else decide. For sure we don't want a bunch of vehicles bured to the frame out on the pararie. Being an old retired fart when is not overly important nor is how long. Just need to know the when and how long to plan it out around my other trips.

De41mag · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2005, 10:54:26 AM »

Sorry fellas;

Just got ahead of myself, all excited and stuff. Guess I read the part about first of June and did not pay attn. to the whole post.
Also have to convince myself that it's probably a 50/50 chance of this thing going to happen.
Sure would be great meeting a bunch of the guys here at H/R-NEF forum.
Ed in AL, you need to chime in here!! :wink:

Dennis

James B · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2005, 11:18:57 AM »

Put me at level two. I will be there if its in the area of ND,SD,Montana or Wyoming. Beyond that I sort of have the same issue as Greybeard. My age and health put a bit of a limit to my travel time. I plan on my health holding but thats the only other thing that could stop me. I will co-operate with anyone who can take charge. If I can help, I will. I could maybe get info on ND and SD opportunities. Post it here if there is any help you need that I can do. I have a place near Wall SD. there are no dogs there but south of Wall there are a jillion PDs. I don't know the current REgs but could maybe find out. There is a KOA campground dow there and two campgrounds in Wall.

James B · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2005, 11:40:13 AM »

I found out one thing already. The PD season on public land opens june 14th. It would appears that for non residents there is a 35 dollar permit fee. Most PD hunting is in western SD.

hellacatcher · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2005, 03:20:43 PM »

I am a #2 need a firm date had been wanting a p-dog hunt got a buddy that will want in if it comes off.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2005, 03:46:45 PM »

I am a 3.

Hope this comes off....

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2005, 03:50:46 PM »

Guys, I'm going PD huntin' this summer, the third week of June looks good as far as my being able to get it and the next week off. By the third week in June, I mean the week of june 20-26 (my vacation weeks start on mondays). I'm not trying to push my personal agenda, actually this is the earliest I'd consider going. Last year, I went the week following the 4th of july; some friends went the week before that and dodged rain showers the whole trip. The year before that (2002), they went a week earlier and got rained out. We (Craig and I) went the week after, and got snowed on in Lima, and it rained in Broadus two of the 6 days we were there. we still got good shooting, but that was because I know the area very well, having hunted there for 7 years.

We got rained on the first night, on the way in and had to walk in to a town I know that's close to a road, but not visible from it. 400 yds over a hill and there it is. But ya gotta know it's there, in that area anything visible from the road will have been shot extensively. The folks that own the land have gone from letting any and all come and shoot, for free, to charging $100 per gun per year to shoot their land. They were letting me shoot for free, since I'd been showing up since 1996, I guess, but last year they did charge us, which would have been OK except we found the shooting to have gone drasticly down hill. The other ranches I'd been shooting have had an outbreak of disease which has turned their towns into ghost towns. This plague has devastated many of the areas I was familiar with, over the last 8 years or so, especially in the Custer National forest. Time for me to move on, develop new contacts, see new areas. It WAS getting a bit stale anyway; sour grapes I suppose.

So, I guess that makes me a solid 2. More like a 2.5

P.S: I've never met MtJerry but he's got my vote for co-ordinator, what with him being there already and all. Probably plenty of shooting opportunities to be found if a person were to work at it, networking like. Anyplace that hasn't already been publicized, like Phillips county has, should be fine.

mitchell · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2005, 05:19:00 PM »

make me a 2.5

mattparliament · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2005, 05:40:57 PM »

I'm a 1 for MT, WY, or SD. Feelin' all happy inside.... Let's make this happen guys. What an awesome event. Truthfully, if we all show up with campers, tents, teepees, blue tarps, and our handis and it rains the entire time, it would still be awesome to be around a bunch of us who love the shooting sports and handis....

Ed in AL · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2005, 06:17:29 PM »

My initial response when this was first suggested was #5 all the way. The more I think about it, my number has changed to a solid 2.5 with concerns about both the dates and the dollars.

I will reserve the right to upgrade or downgrade accordingly. :-)

Graybeard · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2005, 03:22:57 AM »

Sounds like we've probably got enough folks if a firm date and place can be set. Looks like MtJerry has a vote of confidence to head it up. Anyone opposed?

mattparliament, are you close enough to help him?

From my personal perspective I really don't care where it happens as long as I have one or two other guys riding with me to help with driving chores and perhaps some on gas. No matter where it happens some will feel it too far and moving it to another place will only change which have the problem with distance.

But regardless of MT, WY or SD or further south in OK someone who knows the area and is close enough has to locate land for it to take place on. Can you guys do that MtJerry and mattparliament or any other in one of the three more northerly states? I think it was Wlscott wasn't it who says he can provide the place in OK?

Now I know from experience watching folks try to get these kinda things together only about 1 in 10 ever actually happen. Those that do have someone at the happening end who takes charge and sets it up. But even then it takes folks with committment to go and make it happen.

Wlscott · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2005, 03:44:12 AM »

If you guys want to do it out here in OK, let me know. I'd be happy to have you out here.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2005, 03:50:43 AM »

Well...I'm going to have to wait to see what the date and location is before I can commit. Of corse for my selfish reasons...I like the Ok panhandle location suggested by wlscott... :roll: Corse I'd like to see the northern states too but I got an old gas guzzlin Ford Pick Up thats going to get me up there so might be expensive for me and also I'm going to be driving the whole way by myself....like GB said "exhausting".

SOOOOOO for now ...I'm on the fence ... :?

Nixter · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:15:50 AM »

Well, here's my commitment. 2

I want to thank everyone for their input.

Graybeard, thanks for saying what I've been trying to put into words.

If MtJerry and mattpaliament can be this outings on the ground contacts, that would be a great help.

My vacation schedule is the only thing that might keep me home. If I am unable to attend, I will still do everything I can to help make this happen.

My location preference is as follows, 1.Montana 2.South Dakota 3. Wyoming 4. Oklahoma

Nixter[/b]

mitchell · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:56:55 AM »

i take it back if i can get someone to ride with me i'm there . put my down as a 1 graybeard

MINNESOTA DICK · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2005, 09:38:43 AM »

I have been following this get together p-dog shoot thread.

I think someone has to:

1) pick a place.
2) pick date.
3) inform as to cost of shooting fees. (if any)
4) inform as to camping / motels. (est cost)
5) where the meeting place for those attending the shoot will be.

Then we can decide if we want to lock & load on attending.

I am interested but need more info. :wink:

One personal question. Can you bring guns other than H&r and NEF's.

My shooting pardener don't have any Handie's but I do.

Graybeard · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2005, 10:36:50 AM »

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One personal question. Can you bring guns other than H&r and NEF's.

Rest assured I'm gonna. The only "handi" I have is my old H&R .30-30 with iron sights. I'll bring it and see if I can win me a free steak with a hit on a PD at 150 yards but it sure ain't gonna be the only thing I have with me. Will likely bring a 6MM Rem. chambered Ruger 77 (if I find it shoots OK. Just got it) and a R700 in .223 Rem.

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2005, 11:37:14 AM »

Hey put me down for a 2.5,its been raining solid here in S.E. Okla.for 2 solid days now and I'm falling way behind in my work here. I usually go to N.M. in June checking the deer herds out,and riding fourwheelers. So maybe I can swing by out there and shoot some. Digger

targetguy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2005, 01:36:53 PM »

Put me down for a 2 if its in montana. Keep in mind that if on public ground in montana, no hunting until after june 1st. I got some 55 grain BT to use in my 243 this weekend, I think that they will be just the tickek for prarrie dogs!

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2005, 04:20:20 PM »

By my unofficial tally there are 19 people, including myself, QD2's partner, and my partner that have expressed level 2 or better commitment. That's a lotta guns to be setting up in any but the largest towns, so we're gonna need at least 3 good sized or one really massive, like better-than-2-square-miles sized towns. Of course, there are many, many such towns. On the ranch I posted about above, the main town is huge, as in several sq. miles. so it could accommodate the entire group, except it's been shot so much that setting up and shooting off a bench will not yield much good shooting. If you setup and shot in one spot all day, you would get less than 100 shots all day, and after the first few rounds you're shooting at 150+ yards. The little buggers learn quickly what their enemies look like; come pulling up in a pickup and by the time you're set up the close dogs are down in their holes. We pulled into this town, and as you crested the first rise, you'd see literally hundreds of dogs, all scrambling hell-bent to get into their burrows. Hop outta the rig, slap a bag down on the hood or the toolbox in the bed, and have at the dumb ones, 10 or 20 shots each using 223's, until every dog you could see was out of range. Five years ago, you could pull up anywhere in that town and shoot for an hour before you had to move. Personally, I don't like the shoot-and-move tactics, which is why I've decided to find other places to shoot, hopefullly, but not necessarily, a few hours closer to home. Broadus MT is a gruelling 18-hour drive from Washougal, WA. To me, a good day is 300-shots each.

tallyho · « **Reply #25 on:** January 03, 2005, 07:14:10 PM »

I'm in with a 2.

Cheers
Kerry

henry1 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2005, 02:21:09 AM »

I'm in with a 4, just depends when it is, I might be able to go but school is the major priority right now.

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #27 on:** January 04, 2005, 06:49:10 AM »

Quote from: Deadeye47

Well...I'm going to have to wait to see what the date and location is before I can commit. Of corse for my selfish reasons...I like the Ok panhandle location suggested by wlscott... :roll: Corse I'd like to see the northern states too but I got an old gas guzzlin Ford Pick Up thats going to get me up there so might be expensive for me and also I'm going to be driving the whole way by myself....like GB said "exhausting".

Deadeye if you would like to, come by Durant,and jump in my truck and we'll go from there. Will we need fourwheelers,horses,or just a truck? My camper cargo trailer will haul just about anything. Digger

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2005, 09:13:31 AM »

:wink: Digger...you might just have a deal there....let's see about the dates and etc...I'll be more than happy to do my time behind the wheel and go in on the gas and etc...I do have to have close access to my only vice while driving ....cold Dr.Pepper ... :roll: Guess I better start collectin those little white boxes from wally world for the 223...

Also make up some 45-70 loads for the FrankenClassic to throw some boulders at the lil buggers too ... :-D This is sounding like fun!

Nixter · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2005, 09:24:16 AM »

Wow! Lots of interest. More than I could have imagined.

Let's pull our collective talents together and make this happen.

19 people or 5, let's go for it.

I am committed to making this a reality, even if my vacation schedule says I can't go. (no definitive answer yet)

I understand (somewhat) the logistics behind an event such as this but I feel we can get it done.

Watch out Montana, the Handi-holics are comin'!!!

Nixter