Albemarle Tradewinds July 2018 Web Final

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Sammy’s
Its that time again... the summer heat is upon us,
as we try to keep cool and wait for the evening
breeze to waft over us...we need to completely check
our equipment. Do all of that maintenance that you
may have been putting off. Now is the time to check
our tree stands. Make sure the stand is in proper order,
if you are using a climbing stand, check the nuts and
bolts and tree connections. If you are using a ladder
stand check the connections and points of contact with
the tree. Does your tree stand need to be replaced or
completely changed out? After all, your life may depend
on the safeness of that stand. Too many hunters fall
out of tree stands or have them collapse. How about
your safety harness? Is it in working order? Your life
does depend on that piece of equipment. If it needs to
be replaced … do so immediately! I cannot emphasize
safety enough!!
It is also time also to scout your territory. What are the
summer patterns for the deer in your hunting area?
Are you hunting any new areas? Are you planning to
hunt one or more of the many Game lands our great
State has to offer ? If so, now is the time to go out visit
and familiarize yourself with those areas. Do not wait
until a week or so before the season begins. You will
be doing yourself a disservice. Make scouting fun, take
your hunting buddies with you into the fi eld. Do a little
roving (stump shooting) while scouting. Better yet, take
a child with you, introduce him/her to hunting. Include
a camera in your foray and take some pictures of the
area now, again in four weeks or so, then four weeks
more take the same shots to see what has changed.
Take a notebook, note the trees, (what type..are there
any white acorn trees or fruit trees?), write down
details. Note the trails in the area, are there secondary
or tertiary trails adjacent? These are the trails that the
bucks will be traveling. What places will make good
stand positions? Will you use a ground blind? If using
a ground blind. Lay the foundation now and build it up
as you make other scouting trips. Build one at home
to practice out of. Don’t take a chance on a bad shot
because you haven’t practiced shooting from your blind
or stand.
Eveb though our areas and most of our surrounding
states have been deluged with rain, bow fi shing for
most archers is in full swing. Have you tried your hand
at bow fi shing? I can tell you ,from my perspective, it is
a lot of fun. When that arrow connects with the fi sh get
ready for an awesome feeling... and fi ght, especially if
you are pulling the fi sh in by hand. There are several
bow fi shing reels on the market. Some are just like the
reels on your fi shing rods, some are like discs that you
wrap the line around, and opthers are home made.
Check out the type of reel that will fi t your bow fi shing
needs. I hope some of you made it to the NCBA Bow
Fishing Bash in June. It is an annual gathering, if you
didn’t get to go this year... maybe you can make it to
next year’s Bash.
The annual NCBA picnic will be coming in August at
the new campgrounds and property. If you get the opportunity
come on out. We will be talking bowhunting,
arrow placement, and just having a great time.
Respectfully submitted.
Talmage Dunn, bowhuntor@yahoo.com,
252-267-5437,District 1 Wildlife Rep for NCBA
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30 - 4:45
Saturday 8:30 - 12 Noon - Wed & Sun Closed
508 E. Colonial Ave
Elizabeth City, Nc 27909
Phone
252-335-7075
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