Recent content by Coachj

Sounds like you've had some great adventures. My brother has taken a couple elk and the size of these things are amazing. I've killed some good whitetail bucks but there is a lot of difference between a 200 lb deer and an elk. I can only imagine what a close encounter at 30 yards must be like. I...

Sounds like you been there and done that and I appreciate you sharing your experience. For hunting here in Tennessee or even a 4 or 5 hour trip to Illinois we have been able to maximize our hunting efforts around the weather..... Well, not entirely true because sometimes you just want to hunt...

Settled on before muzzleloader hunt. Now.....week1 or week 2? Is there a too early time to be there?

Is it better to hunt before or after the muzzleloader hunt?

I'm really glad to see so many like-minded people sharing their thoughts, advice, and expertise. I feel like I have learned a lot , but at the same time I just keep coming up with more and more questions. Like........What are the roads like in the mountains? How high can you drive? How willing...

We plan to hunt 7-8 days. We intend to break our hunting into two 3-4 day pack hunts with a trip into town for a shower and maybe a room for a night built in between. We would like to stay within 5 miles of our vehicle. Probably gonna do a pocket rocket. Is that the type stove you're talking...

I appreciate all the conversation from all who have shared. Have really enjoyed coming home and checking to see what's new on the thread. Have a couple more questions. Do any of you use sattelite phones? Sounds like a good idea to rent one. What about MRE's vs other pre-packaged meals? Hearing...

We leased some acreage in Illinois and killed several mature bucks over a 3 year period. It was great! Work hard all week, leave out after the game on Friday night,drive several hours, hunt our butts off and drive home Sunday. Do it again the next week. It was great! The best part for me was...

Me too!

Glad to meet someone here with ties to the home-state. Appreciate your offer to help. I live about 3 hours southwest of crossville.

Why is 81 so popular? And some of "them" Tennessee boys are pretty tough. All kidding aside, I am certain that the hunt will be extreme,grueling,exhausting,exciting,exhilarating............. I want some of that! Am working hard at preparing,conditioning, and learning. Do appreciate all the input.

I have a friend with a success rate in 81 that far exceeds the state average. He does , however, get well off the beaten path. Are there lots of people in archery season?

How long of a drive is it from Maryland and how long you going to hunt? I've been researching lots of gear also. Are you buying much of yours online? I can't find much of that stuff in the stores where I live.

How long of a drive is it from Maryland and how long you going to hunt? I've been researching lots of gear also. Are you buying much of yours online? I can't find much of that stuff in the stores where I live.

Thanks to the both of you for the help. I will be archery hunting in the middle part of September. My work only allows me 8 hunting days with 4 additional days for travel.It's a 21 hour drive. I have begun my physical preparation and am planning a hiking trip to the Smokies a little later. I had...