Gosirr
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Deer Camp 2008--Camp nuG
Our deer camp started out much like every other deer camp. First we drive four hours, until we are
right in the middle of the Huron Nation Forest. Then we disconnect the campers and organize the gas cans and
water jugs. Only then do we find miscellaneous stuff that broke or stopped working. Then it's off our favorite
hunting spots to set up our climbing sticks on our tree stands. As we start making dinner we compile a list of
what we forgot or need to get in town. The list goes something like this: beer, water, beer, climbing sticks, beer,
new water pump for camper, beer, and so forth. The next morning we wake around noon. The others start
arriving throughout the day. The night before the opener everyone is giddy with anticipation. We are all thinking of
the monster buck. As we all jump in the sack, by 10:00 sharp, the nightly games begin. First it's the Walton’s
"Good night John boy". That usually lasts a good 10 minutes. Then it usually dwindles down after half an hour
to the big "sigh" good night all's.
5 am we all jump out of our racks, banging heads and fighting for the bathroom. I usually preload
the perking coffee pot the night before, except in my excitement last night I forgot. After finding the hiding
spot I stuck the coffee grounds, I get that going. Then water on for some hot oatmeal. A few go for the cold milk and cereal,
and a few guys are still bitchin about the crappy beer we had last night.
After an hour we are all moving and getting our gear on. Since our campers hold more beds than it
does storage, all the hunting clothes are in our vehicles. So everyone is scrambling to grab their stuff to bring
inside for a short preheat. Finally we say good luck and head our separate ways. As most camps go, ours is
full of more shenanigans rather then deer. Fortunately in our 2 weeks, our camp did manage to get 5 deer: 2 nice
bucks, 1 spike, and 2 does.
As far as the deer tales goes:
.308 Winchester model 88 lever action at 75 yards & Ruger .44 mag at 2 feet on the first 5 point.
.308 Winchester model 88 lever action at 50 yards on the second 5 point. (4 points on right and a 2” broken rack on left)
Deer Camp 2008--Camp nuG
Our deer camp started out much like every other deer camp. First we drive four hours, until we are
right in the middle of the Huron Nation Forest. Then we disconnect the campers and organize the gas cans and
water jugs. Only then do we find miscellaneous stuff that broke or stopped working. Then it's off our favorite
hunting spots to set up our climbing sticks on our tree stands. As we start making dinner we compile a list of
what we forgot or need to get in town. The list goes something like this: beer, water, beer, climbing sticks, beer,
new water pump for camper, beer, and so forth. The next morning we wake around noon. The others start
arriving throughout the day. The night before the opener everyone is giddy with anticipation. We are all thinking of
the monster buck. As we all jump in the sack, by 10:00 sharp, the nightly games begin. First it's the Walton’s
"Good night John boy". That usually lasts a good 10 minutes. Then it usually dwindles down after half an hour
to the big "sigh" good night all's.
5 am we all jump out of our racks, banging heads and fighting for the bathroom. I usually preload
the perking coffee pot the night before, except in my excitement last night I forgot. After finding the hiding
spot I stuck the coffee grounds, I get that going. Then water on for some hot oatmeal. A few go for the cold milk and cereal,
and a few guys are still bitchin about the crappy beer we had last night.
After an hour we are all moving and getting our gear on. Since our campers hold more beds than it
does storage, all the hunting clothes are in our vehicles. So everyone is scrambling to grab their stuff to bring
inside for a short preheat. Finally we say good luck and head our separate ways. As most camps go, ours is
full of more shenanigans rather then deer. Fortunately in our 2 weeks, our camp did manage to get 5 deer: 2 nice
bucks, 1 spike, and 2 does.
As far as the deer tales goes:
.308 Winchester model 88 lever action at 75 yards & Ruger .44 mag at 2 feet on the first 5 point.
.308 Winchester model 88 lever action at 50 yards on the second 5 point. (4 points on right and a 2” broken rack on left)