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Offline HNT5

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How far would/do you go
« on: December 28, 2008, 02:28:34 AM »
How far would/do you go to go hunting? I'm not talking about shooting in your backyard/property. I realize that many of you are fortunate in that way ( I used to be until I moved). How far is too far to drive to airgun hunt. I ask this because I am going to work on securing permission to hunt on private property. One of our customers family owns 2 commercial sheep feedlots with 10's of thousands sheep. They are huge. I learned from one of our delivery drivers that they have a pidgeon problem. He was waiting to get unloaded when a "boom, boom, boom" startled him. A couple of the hired hands were shooting at the pidgeons near the silo's/elevator with shotguns. There is also rats in and around the bunk feeders too. So IF (big word here) I were lucky enough to get permission, I would have to drive between 30 to 35 miles one way. The price of gas has gone down considerably recently, making such trips more feasable. Would you do it?
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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2008, 02:39:07 AM »
In a heartbeat.



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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2008, 03:05:13 AM »
Hell yes.
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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 03:43:49 AM »
35mi. is nothing!  Get over there now!!  hehehe  
Pigeons & rats are a lot of fun to shoot.  I would travel farther if I had permission to exercise pest control on private property or farm that has a pest problem.
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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2008, 08:17:13 AM »
Nathan, anytime you can get a quality huntin' place and still sleep in your own bed at night is a real bargain.
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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2008, 09:44:53 AM »
Go for it make a day of it or night for the rat's.

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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2008, 09:53:57 AM »
That is prime hunting ground and where there's feed for livestock, there's critter's for hunting. :) Some of the property that I hunt is about 25mi. away from me and even if I don't bring home dinner it's still great to get out and just take in Ma Nature. :) Ed
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Re: How far would/do you go
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2008, 10:18:57 AM »
An hour each way with traffic? Wouldn't think twice. If successful, safe, and polite, you'd probably get access to other farms in the area with similar issues, if you work it a little. Golden opportunity.
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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2008, 10:46:06 AM »
man i live in florida and i still want to go. to have "kill them all" orders, oh yes i would drive the 30 miles
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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2008, 10:50:34 AM »
I'd make the entire trip with a huge smile on my face  :)

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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2008, 10:53:18 AM »


Hell most people drive that far to work. I'm driving 4 hours to hunt the first weekend in February so you distance would be great.

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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2008, 11:01:38 AM »
I wouldn't hesitate one moment, you have a chance to do what you love and not be bothered by anyone. Just enjoy........Bill
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RE: Thanks for the feedback
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2008, 02:38:40 PM »
Everyone.  I will start talking with Levi next time I see him and try to start the ball rolling. Hopefully I will be able to sell him on how a responsible person with an airgun could help out with his pest control. I don't know if he can grant me permission or if I need that from his father. I'll keep you informed
Best Regards
Nathan
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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2008, 03:16:45 PM »
It's already been said but ""Hell yes !!!""
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RE: How far would/do you go
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2008, 05:01:02 PM »
Same here!  30 miles...no problem.  I hope it works out for you!  Sounds like prime hunting grounds!
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