JHO/Tejon Memorial Day POR

[Speckmisser]

Hey fellas... it's about that time.

No poems yet from me, but it is about time to start the detailed discussions, BS talking, big-pig pools, and whatever else we do on these events!

I do want to point out though, that based on some of the discussions we've had here regarding past JHO hunts, some folks have asked me if it really is the liquor-fueld bacchanalia that it sometimes sounds like. Well, I didn't realize how much we talked about drinking, but I want to assure most readers (especially any wives, mothers, or girlfriends reading this) that the event is actually not about drinking at all... that's just testosterone and excitement bringing out the smack talk and silliness.

Sure, we may tip a couple back around camp in the evenings, and no apologies for that fact. But while it may sound like the spirits flow continuously, that's not really how it is. In fact, given that late May/early June offer about 16 hours of continuous daylight (hunting time), most of the hunters are up at around 0400 and don't even get back to camp until close to 2200. The majority of that time is spent in the hills, chasing hogs and dodging 90 degree heat. That doesn't leave a lot of time or energy for the hard-core partying that is sometimes described here to actually take place.

Point being, I know we talk a lot, but I don't want folks to get the idea that this event is really about something it has nothing to do with. Maybe us fellas can tone down the drinking chatter a little bit (keep it fun, but remember moderation), and that'll help with the general perception.

OK...that's enough serious stuff for now.

Details!

I'll be at the Flying J around 0800 on Friday morning, May 25 for the traditional pre-hunt breakfast. Who else will be along for that?

We'll meet at the Tejon Office parking lot (just off I-5 at Lebec) at 1000. When Barbara is ready, between 1030 and 1100, we'll proceed into the conference room for orientation and paperwork processing. Most of you guys have been through this before. For those who haven't, it's a mandatory part of the event so please don't drag your butt.

As always, if there's any reason you can't be at Tejon by 1030 on Friday morning, PLEASE let me know ASAP...preferably well before the event so we can make arrangements. The only access is through a locked gate, so someone will have to be available to process you, provide your orientation, and let you in.

Nuff for now... let's get it going on!

[Rancho Loco]

On it for the breakfast...I'm blasting off directly from work at 3:30 Thursday and stopping off for an evening of rest and relaxation at the beautiful resort town of Lost Hills.

[hronk]

So is this still a clothes optional hunt as in the past. I guess if we have to tone down the drinking, we'll all at least have to run around in camp in undies, right?.... Kieth and I will be at breakfast. I will bring the scale and about 9000ft of rope! How about wood. Are the fire restrictions in place yet or are we going to have a campfire? Come on 25th....hronk

[grtwythunter]

I'll be there for breakfast and as long as it's OK with Barbara I'll help with the gate over the weekend. I'm headed up this Saturday sometime to do a little scouting.

Scott

[Speckmisser]

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we'll all at least have to run around in camp in undies, right?....[/b]

Thongs only. Plain white undies are too bougeois.

We're all over it.

[canadagoose]

Yo Speck,

In addition to campfires, just want to be sure that BBQs aren't a problem. It ain't camping unless I toss a tritip on the Q...

[loadsprayer]

Question: Where is the flying J? I am heading up from Riverside, so if you could post a few directions, that would be very cool.

I'm dragging my fifth wheel, (house) and I think I know how to get to the Tejon office off the 5.

Sorry, my first pig hunt and way out of my comfort zone

I really can't wait!!!

[One Track]

"All my rowdy friends done rowdied on down...."

Fires - they usually allow us to have fires within in a contained cage of sorts, washing machine tub, or an enclosed fire ring contraption. But, if the wind is howling 40mph, it wouldn't be prudent to have a fire, period. It's usually not an issue. No need to bring firewood. The ranch has an endless supply. Just throw some logs in the truck when you're out huntin'.

Check in is at Tejon HQ. From the 5, exit Fort Tejon. HQ is on the east of the 5.
Flying J is located about five mile south of HQ at the Frazier Park exit.

Yee ha!

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[Speckmisser]

Couple of quick notes.

Yes, Hangovers DO hurt worse than they used to... but Iced Tea and Cornbread ain't quite replaced the 90 proof.

Not wanting to put any kind of damper on the fun, just that it was pointed out to me how talk of getting "likkered up" often overwhelms the actual hunting on these threads here on the forum, and gives the wrong idea about our event. No reason we can't have as much fun as always at Tejon.

Anyway, as to BBQs... no problem with them at all... especially gas grills. If you're burning charcoal, watch your sparks, and don't dump your coals until they're absolutely cold and out. The cherry stays hot for a LONG time, and as I almost learned the hard way (burnt up a recycle bin and almost set my house on fire), even a couple days later they can still be dangerous.

As to fires... OneTrack is dead on with that one except, PLEASE don't go out scavenging huge piles of firewood. I don't think the Ranch would appreciate us collecting firewood, even though there appears to be plenty of it laying around. It's best if you can bring some along. Construction scrap (untreated, please) works great. Or maybe someone has a little extra on the wood pile at home that they won't mind tossing in with the camp gear.

And whatever you do... DO NOT CUT LIVE TREES.

[One Track]

No damper Bubbie. It's true. We hunt hard. There's only a few hours left at night to tip a few cold ones, and do some major bs'n. Can't get too crazy in just a few short hours. 4am comes early!

[powerman]

Has anyone seen the skinning rack lately? I was wondering if I should bring tools to give it some mantainance. If so, what does it need?

Andrew

[BDB]

I think we need to start a pool on who will suffer a little injury and what the nature of the injury is. I'm sure some bookie in vegas can work the odds out Leg stabbing, dislocations, gun blow up, truck off the ridge, you know the usual stuff

J/K, stay safe ya'll and have a great trip. I wish I was going on this one as the wing is healed up enough now but I will be throwing back cold ones with Backcountry in Vegas and toasting his arrival to the over 40 club. Damn he's old now

[Speckmisser]

QUOTE (BDB @ May 9 2007, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

J/K, stay safe ya'll and have a great trip. I wish I was going on this one as the wing is healed up enough now but I will be throwing back cold ones with Backcountry in Vegas and toasting his arrival to the over 40 club. Damn he's old now [/b]

Damn kids.

Powerman, good question. If I get to talk to Barbara again, I'll check and see how it's fared since last year.

[ducslayer]

40 ? Ithought BC was alot older than that when I met him last year!

[Rancho Loco]

I'll bring a few armloads of firewood.

I think Speckmisser is just trying to avoid a repeat of last year where he stayed up to 2am sunday morning while sampling fine tequilas.

Since I'll be tagging out friday afternoon at my secret, secret spot - I'll have the luxury of sleeping in every morning.

[DILPRXO]

"Since I'll be tagging out friday afternoon at my secret, secret spot " Psst hey Scott can I guide the tours through this one??..It's O.K Rancho your secret is safe with us

[grtwythunter]

I'll take a look at the skinning rack this weekend and let you know powerman. It looked OK last month when I saw it, but I wasn't really paying attention.

DILPRXO, no need to guide, I'm gonna pick up a bunch of those kids that swing signs for the housing tracts on the weekends and have them lined up all the way to Rancho's "secret" spot

Scott

[One Track]

The skinnin' rack looked great back in March. The only damage it has suffered would be the beer holders. I think the cows snapped 'em off. Or, could have been 600lb boars that only come out a night, Monday - Thursday.

[bodega]

Well, heck, gone and done it. App is in the mail. I haven't hunted with any of you before and to tell you the truth, I'm scared. And in a lot of trouble with the girlfriend. Oh well. Won't be the last time.

I've seen references in Tejon discussions about snake boots. Do people consider them essential or just prudent? I'd rather not buy a pair if I don't have to.

Looking forward to meeting you all in a couple of weeks.

Bodega

[Rancho Loco]

Don't be skeered...Well, you should watch out for OneTrack, but the rest of us are cool.

For any folks traveling Thursday night and staying at a motel, I'd suggest making a rez at the fleabag of your choice. You never know how many people will get an early jump on the three day weekend and load them up. The Motel 6 in Buttonwillow is the low-price leader for me at $35.

[spectr17]

Just so we are crystal clear. We've had some complaints on the drinking in the past. Nothing recently but back a couple years. If you can't handle the drinking it would be best not to get drunk at Tejon. We all want to have fun and we don't need the black eye. If you're drinking causes problems you'll be asked to leave the ranch.

I'm gimping around on a bad achilles heel after tearing it up in turkey season so I'm sitting on waterholes it looks like. I moved the doc appt to the week after. I wasn't doing this hunt on crutches or with a cast.

[XDHUNTER]

I'll bring some home made breakfast sousage and elk burger.

[Speckmisser]

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I'll bring some home made breakfast sousage and elk burger.[/b]

Bring a bunch... there'll be about 31 hungry guys standing outside your camp about an hour before first light.

Your sausage comes highly recommended, though XD... so I'll be in line too.

Heading up to BigDog's place now. I'll check in on Sunday night or Monday. If any of you guys know anyone who hasn't sent their packets yet, you might prod them hard and get 'em moving. At this point, FedEx is probably the best way to go.

[XDHUNTER]

You got it speck! and some red wine.

[canadagoose]

I double checked my scope this weekend. Good thing - it was shooting about 6" high at 100 yards. Everything's good again, but it got me thinking. Are there any issues with a little recreational shooting on the ranch, or is that frowned upon? What about a good spot to make sure the sight is good, or is any hillside good for that?

[Speckmisser]

Canada Goose,

Ideally, you'll be on zero when you arrive, and short of dropping your rifle out of the truck you shouldn't have a problem. You're not really "supposed" to be target shooting/sighting in on the ranch, but if you need to check your sights do it.

If you do need to do some re-zeroing, try to find a canyon where no one is hunting, make sure you've got a good backstop (duh, right?), and limit your shooting to only what it takes to check zero. Don't sit out there and blast away a box or two of ammo just to see how tight you can get it.

I'd rather have someone shoot a few shots to ensure they make a clean kill, than have a badly zeroed scope account for crippled animals. But this isn't a target range. In addition to the 30 plus other JHO hunters, there will be Tejon members and guided hunts on the property as well.

Oh, also... this has been repeated several times, but once more for giggles... NO VARMINT SHOOTING ON THIS HUNT. That includes ground squirrels (there's a zillion of them, and they're temptign), coyotes, or condors.

[canadagoose]

Thanks, Speck, that's what I needed to know. I'll leave the extra boxes of .40 ammo at home.

[MJB]

I will be there this weekend for the POR. I'll try to save a few pigs for you guys, but I gotta keep up my 100% at Tejon though.

I will bring the camera this time and take some field pix and pix of my pig before he's in the cooler.
I've got two new canyons that I've been scouting from google that we will drive on Friday afternoon.

See ya guys next year........Oh and I hope nobody gets hurt this year.

[Speckmisser]

Canada... we'll drag that .40 over to Chabot sometime. I'll bring the 9mm and we can shoot a case of ammo... At Tejon, life is best if you only fire one shot. Maybe a second one in the ear to stop the kicking.

MJB... you'll be missed this year. Good luck maintaining your streak. Mine broke at #5, but I plan to start a new run in two weeks!

[jb229]

Really looking forward to my first Tejon and JHO hunt. Going to the range this weekend. Is it possible to bring up a 3D or foam target to shoot some arrows in the down time.