ildrhntr Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hey Dakota we are not coming out till the 5th should get in there sometime after noon. We are planning on staying till the 12th 13th. I don't have to be back to work till the 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Steve: A question: I have hunted antelope in North and South Dakota (stalking and decoying) with no luck. I am always aware of the rattlesnake that might be in the area. This Sept. I will be hunting around the Cheyenne area and will try a blind near a water hole. I will sent up three different blinds and choose the best. Should I be concerned entering these blinds with a snake in them. In other words do the snakes migrate to the blinds for more cover then other places on the plains?? thanks the dog (doc marty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Look at the weather forcast for Gillette!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This ain't no 08' season........:group: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWY0067?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Ooo! I'll take that! :D:D Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 yeah it looks like its going to be pretty hot, hope they get thirsty early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Steve: A question: I have hunted antelope in North and South Dakota (stalking and decoying) with no luck. I am always aware of the rattlesnake that might be in the area. This Sept. I will be hunting around the Cheyenne area and will try a blind near a water hole. I will sent up three different blinds and choose the best. Should I be concerned entering these blinds with a snake in them. In other words do the snakes migrate to the blinds for more cover then other places on the plains?? thanks the dog (doc marty) you bet you check your blind for snakes. all the time. one bite is all it takes to ruin your hunt. the rut about to start and the antelope are herding up and travelling a bunch. things seem to be picking up some..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 YES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hey Steve, do you have a bag target or Block target to shoot at once we get there? What do you think we'll mostly be doing: spot and stalk or sitting in blinds over watering holes? Weather looks promising for the hunt! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Tom Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 The tent sleeps good. My 2 nights at Steve's were peaceful rest. Steve is a great host with a great family. Snakes? Hot dry plains + watering holes with frogs= snake possibilities. Antelope? You better believe there are antelope at Steve's place. We set up 2 blinds the morning I left. At the first location we saw 2 bucks sparring and a bigger one annoyed by their antics. He knew it wasn't quite time yet. The rancher drove by and said a buck was at the tank we had set a blind up on. We peaked over the hill at another other blind and saw a doe and 2 fawns hitting the water- so to saw the antelope are hitting the water--- yes and yes. Steve had a neat spot with a low watering hole. You have to keep your head on straight if you sit this blind. The antelope have tons of acres to roam, but you won't see them till they are 50 yards out. Once we set up the blind and popped up over the hill there was a buck watching his does. We drove out and saw 4 bucks rubbing a small tree- can you anticipation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i have a block, dakota. and the huting will be from blinds. we only stalked last year because of the rain. with the hot weather, the lopes will water at least once each day, sometimes twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 thats great.. how many times have you found snakes in the blind, or had them come in while you were in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Don't worry sskybnd those Rattle snakes will let you know they are there....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 there the only critters that will make me hurt myself trying to get away from them:crutch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 thats great.. how many times have you found snakes in the blind, or had them come in while you were in there. how many times? never. but they are there, they like the waterholes and they like the shade. so i always look. got a bit of bad news. the tink moblie is having problems and tink won't be able to make it. looks like randy o has a nice hay bale blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 sorry to here tinks not going to make it , was looking forward to meeting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Dang... sorry to hear that Tink..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 how many times? never. but they are there, they like the waterholes and they like the shade. so i always look. got a bit of bad news. the tink moblie is having problems and tink won't be able to make it. . Well that's a cryin shame...eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 OK....how about spiders?? Am I more likely to die from a rattlesnake bite next week, or a spider bite?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 ok swampy, i'l be on the look out for the snakes and KNOW i'l have to be on the look out for spiders.:hammer1: :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 ok swampy, i'l be on the look out for the snakes and KNOW i'l have to be on the look out for spiders.:hammer1: :clown: You in a hotel for the night or what?? Thought you were on the road already?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTPROFamily Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Steve, Tell them that not all rattlesnakes have rattles! The one Randy shot a couple of years ago was by the waterhole and he had no warning system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hope everyone has a safe trip out to Wyoming. Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Wish I could come visit but my sched changes to nights and I have to work 12 x 7 this week so travelling is out. I just need to work on the boss to send me on a business trip to Donkey Creek I guess. Edited August 30, 2009 by silvertip_co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 OK....how about spiders?? Am I more likely to die from a rattlesnake bite next week, or a spider bite?? spyder. but don't worry, ken. i'll be around to protect you..:hammer1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Somebody get him a diaper! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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