[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: You might be a traditional bowhunter if … #25331

When you look at a wing feather you know if it came from the right or left

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: Worried About Myself #9671

I did not get a deer here in Wisconsin this past Season with my longbow or rifle for the first time since 1988. I never thought I was a “got to fill a tag hunter” but when I bought and took a new inline scoped muzzle loader into the woods this year instead of my old trusty traditional muzzle loader, to make it easier. I knew that was exactly what I was. A shame came over me, After that I went out a few times with the longbow, but never took it from the branch from which it hung.

Decided I wanted to go empty handed this year so there would be no 25 year streak to keep added on to this year. I have put the 24 year streak to rest and from here on out I will be thankful when I do put meat in the freezer, but I will not feel like I have to. As for the new muzzle loader it will sit until My eyes are to old to shoot the iron sights on the old gun.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: Oldest Regular Equipment #54193

lost my first hunting knife in mid 70’s have had the next one since and always carry it. still take my first recurve (1972) out now and than. have a pair of binocs I carry now and than since 1973 (left my first pair hanging in a tree never found them) got the pair I still have my 2nd year of hunting. Been carring some fond memories since 1970.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: Your Dream Hunt #34661

always thought blacktail deer in Alaska that would be my dream hunt.

Still hope to do that someday, but I think my best hunts (and the hunts I think about the most) will come when the grandkids start tagging along on hunts. I say this because

my best hunts to date were when my kids started hunting with me, and the hunts with my dad and brothers when I was a kid.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: Favorite meal while out hunting #52809

On my Black Hills fall deer and spring turkey hunts I always bring a small gas grill and make 1/2 pound steak burgers, with good bakery buns, fritos, and Dr. Pepper for 4 meals Always look forward to it.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #47513

I went, I hunted, did not get anything, but had a great time!

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: What are you reading in Elk camp? #47509

I read my new Traditional Bowhunter Mag. on the hunt I just got back from.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #29682

Been shooting alot, broadheads are sharpened, gear is ready, got landowner permission lined up. Will finish loading the jeep and trailer this Thursday night, coolers Friday am on the road by 4:30 am 12 hour drive camp set up by 6 pm. short scouting trip/hunt from camp then 8 mores days to hunt. Will up date after the 25th.

Take care all, Ron

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #23863

left over Doe/Fawn pronghorn tags went on sale at 8:00 DMST today I had to do training with new empoyees until 9:30 DCST rushed home after and still got a tag for $34.00 for the same area as my Cow/calf elk and Doe/fawn deer tags. Now I just need Sept. 16th to get here so I can go hunting. Been shooting alot. Not much this week. One of the hottest week ever in NW Wisconsin it is 94 degees now at 6:45 pm 80% Hum.
It is going to get a little better tomorrow so my wife and I are going to go to the club and shoot our summer league scores. Take care Ron

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #8182

I was wrong “glad my wife does not look at this site, she thinks I am always right” There are still doe/fawn pronghorn tags left they go on sale later this month. I will be on line to get one.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #53444

I waited to long! Went to the website at noon today and all the pronghorn tags for the area I am hunting were sold. Elk and Deer it is.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #52106

I was looking at the WY F&G web site I can buy a leftover pronghorn doe/fawn tag for another $48.00. For the same area. Since I will be hunting the Blackhills/plains edge and have seen Elk, WT & MD, and pronghorns in the area( I have only hunted pronghorns one time never got one) I think I will get the tag “just in case” I get a chance at one. I dont plan to take time from the Elk to hunt pronghorns. But if a shot falls into my lap I would be thilled to get a pronghorn. Or if things went real well and I filled the elk and deer tags and had some of my 8 day hunt time left it would be fun to hunt more. “a guy can dream!”

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #51300

just found out on the computer that I also drew my Doe/fawn deer tag for the same area. For another $48.00 I thought it worth it.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: first elk hunt! #18001

Hi all, My hunt is now changed to a week sooner.

Because of a work schedule change, (I now work every 3rd weekend rather than every 4th) I am coming out Sept. 16th and hunt though the 24th heading home the 25th.

Will this be a plus or minus to my odds of filling my cow/calf tag? I know weather plays apart, and that can’t be predicted. But how about the rut activity will the week sooner may a differance? I am also bringing along my screen tent, and if I havest an elk in a spot that fetching the tent and setting it up over the elk while cutting it up is possible I may do that to help with the flies/bees have any of you ever tried this? How did it work? Thanks Ron R.

[Ron Roettger]

in reply to: Turkey season starts this saturday #38042

this years shed finds

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