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Post by jajwrigh on Feb 11, 2006 21:47:26 GMT -5
Here is the scenario. You get unlimited funds to design a 7 day, hunt of a lifetime. Where would it be? What would you hunt? What weapon would you use?
I'll go first. The setting would be Alaska. I would be pursuing Caribou and stalking them with my .454 Casull. My son would be my sole partner and we would experience it together. In my mind the combination of all the above is "perfect." What about you guys?
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Post by steiny on Feb 12, 2006 12:08:09 GMT -5
7 Days aint enough time for a "once in a life time hunt".
I've often had thoughts of just taking the whole season and going on a 30 day horsepacking trip, multi species hunt. Possibly Yukon, British Columbia, etc.
A guy could travel at his liesure, picking up multiple trophies, possibly; sheep, goat, black bear & grizz, wolf, moose, and maybe elk and deer. Have tags for everthing.
Throw in a fishing pole too, stay in a wall tent w/ woodstove, and camp, fish and hunt to your hearts content.
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Post by slimjim on Feb 12, 2006 23:23:01 GMT -5
A boat based spot and stalk hunt for Alaskan brown bear. My rifle would be a custom mauser in .338 Win. mag. At night we'd feast on fresh sea food and watch the northern lights. A more realistic dream hunt would be a 60 day wild turkey odesey starting in Florida in March and ending somewhere up north in May.
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Post by mbogo on Feb 13, 2006 6:17:53 GMT -5
Steiny is right, since the scenario is unlimited funds and a once in a lifetime hunt, 7 days wouldn't be nearly enough. With unlimited funds to work with my once in a lifetime hunt would be a two part, two country hunt. My first stop would be Tanzania for cape buffalo, kudu, leopard, sable, hippo, and warthog. The second stop would be in Cameroon for Bongo, Lord Derby eland, and giant forest hog. That should amount to over 2 months of hunting and qualify as a once in a lifetime hunt.
If I were restricted to just one country for this fantasy hunt, I would either first hire a personal trainer for two years to get me into shape for a Mongolian argali hunt, or stick with the jungles of Cameroon.
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Post by camoham on Feb 13, 2006 10:03:04 GMT -5
ill take one simple trip up north to bowhunt moose please.
camoham
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 13, 2006 10:31:37 GMT -5
7 state barn-storming trophy whitetail guided rifle hunts for my brother & I, accomplished by the use of private jet / turbo chopper.
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Post by shootsa410 on Feb 13, 2006 17:27:13 GMT -5
This may help you get that once in a life time hunting adventure
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Scotland Golf Tour. Six nights-seven days in Scotland playing four different courses, including the “Old Course”. Included is non-stop airfare from Chicago, six nights lodging, greens fees with starting times, rental car with unlimited mileage, breakfast each day.
Argentina Duck/Goose Hunt. Five full days of hunting. Included is round trip airfare from Chicago or St. Louis (via Miami), license and permit fees, lodging, meals, open bar, guide and 1000 shells per person. Does not include shells over 1000 and staff tips.
Quebec Caribou Hunt. Round trip from Chicago or St Louis to Montreal, Quebec, charter flight from Montreal to Schefferville and float plane flight from Schefferville to camp and return. 6 day fully guided Caribou hunt (2X1 guide). Lodging and meals, Field processing of game and return to Montreal. 2 nights in Montreal (1 on arrival and 1 on return). Does not include Hunting/Fishing license (approx $200 each) and staff tips.
5 Day Colorado Bull Elk Hunt. Included is round trip airfare from Chicago or St. Louis to Montrose, CO. 5 Days hunt on the Lazy H Ranch in Paonia, CO. All lodging and meals in fully furnished cabin at 8,000 feet. Field care, caping, skinning, quartering and chilling of meat and drop off at local meat processor. 1 Bull Elk tag per hunter. Does not include: Fishing license and staff tips.
Argentina Dove Hunt. Round trip airfare from Bloomington, IL. All lodging, meals and open bar at lodge in Argentina. 3000 rounds of shells per person, all license and gun permits. Does not include additional shells over 3000, Bird Boy and Lodge tips.
Quebec 6 Day Black Bear Hunt & Fishing. Round trip airfare from St. Louis or Chicago to Montreal, Quebec. Rental SUV for 1 week to drive to Lodge (only way to get to lodge from Montreal). Unlimited fishing, lodging, meals and drinks at Lodge. Guaranteed active bait for each hunter, recovery, skinning and quartering of Bear. All License. Does not include Guide/cook tips.
Daytona 500 Checkered Flag Package. Round Trip airfare from St. Louis or Chicago. 5 night’s accommodation at the Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs, Pre-race pit road tour on Sunday, Earnhardt or Petty Tower tickets for all races. 4 Races: Thursday – Twin 150; Friday - Craftsman Truck and Iroc Races; Saturday – Busch Series Race; Sunday – Daytona 500 Race. Official Race program, Round trip motor coach transportation to the Speedway from motel.
Mexico’s Trophy Bass Fishing Round Trip airfare from St. Louis or Chicago. Lake El Saito, first class accommodations, 5 nights/4 days. Lodging, meals, open bar, 17’ bass boats, guide service, fishing license and airport transfer. Does not include guide tips.
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Post by steiny on Feb 13, 2006 20:45:05 GMT -5
That multi state deer hunting thing would be awesome and not terribly expensive. Biggest problem would be getting the time off.
I could see; Wyoming, Montana, North & South Dakota being done pretty reasonably.
When do we leave?
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Post by indianagooseman on Feb 14, 2006 6:55:10 GMT -5
Caribou please, and I don't care how I have to kill it!
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Post by hunter7x on Feb 14, 2006 13:38:46 GMT -5
I've had a dream for several years to take off of work and hunt my way from the very first opening day of deer season in the USA to the very last Day. Whatever states that takes me too so be it. Rut hunting in the hot spots. Don't care what caliber of animal I tag except for the rut. I'm guessing 5 -6 months of solid hunting would do it. August thru Jan or Feb.
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Post by jstalljon on Feb 14, 2006 14:15:59 GMT -5
I've had a dream for several years to take off of work and hunt my way from the very first opening day of deer season in the USA to the very last Day. Whatever states that takes me too so be it. Rut hunting in the hot spots. Don't care what caliber of animal I tag except for the rut. I'm guessing 5 -6 months of solid hunting would do it. August thru Jan or Feb. This one has my vote.... Hey 7X, you pay the tab and I'll tag along! ;D |
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Post by Decatur on Feb 15, 2006 7:22:27 GMT -5
I believe my dream hunt would be an unguided bowhunt for elk, probably in New Mexico.
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Post by hunter7x on Feb 16, 2006 8:56:49 GMT -5
I've had a dream for several years to take off of work and hunt my way from the very first opening day of deer season in the USA to the very last Day. Whatever states that takes me too so be it. Rut hunting in the hot spots. Don't care what caliber of animal I tag except for the rut. I'm guessing 5 -6 months of solid hunting would do it. August thru Jan or Feb. This one has my vote.... Hey 7X, you pay the tab and I'll tag along! ;D I'm still trying to find someone to pay the tab for me !! |
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Post by hoosier on Feb 19, 2006 20:17:49 GMT -5
This may sound too tame but it is my DREAM HUNT.....Pre-rut Iowa Whitetail Bowhunt! OH-YEA!
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