Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and am looking for info on the 2014 LBL Hunt. I will be at LBL the same weekend with a group of guys. We will be hunting the Tennessee side. We deer hunt LBL several times a year but none of us have ever coyote hunted there. Can anyone give me some info on the get-together at Wranglers. Also looking to hear about some of the success stories and what to expect at LBL. Looking forward to hearing feedback.
Welcome Qlee772.
There is not really much organization to the LBL hunt other than it happens around the first week/weekend of February (because centerfire rifles are allowed during February). Guys kind of stagger in throughout the week. Some will be there as early as Monday, some will not show up till Saturday. Most leave on Sunday. Most guys stay at Wrangler's campground, but others stay at motels, and some local guys commute from home.
Come by Wrangler's anytime, there is usually somebody around one of the cabins. The most common gathering place is cabin A3, which is pretty much straight ahead as you come through the entrance to the campground. Don't be shy; if you see somebody stop by and talk.
We try to gather up on Saturday evening for a little BS and a prize drawing. Everybody brings a little something to the drawing, so everybody gets to take something home. Some of the prizes are very nice. There is usually something to eat at the get together, but I'm not sure what will happen this year, as our beef stew cook won't be there.
I don't know where you're coming from, but it looks like cabin B1 is still available if you guys need a place to stay.
I look forward to meeting you and your crew.
Pat
Quote from: coyote101 on January 27, 2014, 07:50:43 PM
Welcome Qlee772.
There is not really much organization to the LBL hunt other than it happens around the first week/weekend of February (because centerfire rifles are allowed during February). Guys kind of stagger in throughout the week. Some will be there as early as Monday, some will not show up till Saturday. Most leave on Sunday. Most guys stay at Wrangler's campground, but others stay at motels, and some local guys commute from home.
Come by Wrangler's anytime, there is usually somebody around one of the cabins. The most common gathering place is cabin A3, which is pretty much straight ahead as you come through the entrance to the campground. Don't be shy; if you see somebody stop by and talk.
We try to gather up on Saturday evening for a little BS and a prize drawing. Everybody brings a little something to the drawing, so everybody gets to take something home. Some of the prizes are very nice. There is usually something to eat at the get together, but I'm not sure what will happen this year, as our beef stew cook won't be there.
I don't know where you're coming from, but it looks like cabin B1 is still available if you guys need a place to stay.
I look forward to meeting you and your crew.
Pat
Same here. everyone just has a good time.
A little history on the LBL hunt http://www.easterncoyotes.com/index.php/annual-lbl
Thanks for the info and hopefully we will get to come BS for awhile!
I know you all will have a good time and kill a lot of critters.
Good Lord willing I WILL BE at next years event.
Quote from: JohnP on February 01, 2014, 11:19:14 AM
Good Lord willing I WILL BE at next years event.
That would be outstanding Mr. JohnP. :biggrin:
Pat
Quote from: JohnP on February 01, 2014, 11:19:14 AM
Good Lord willing I WILL BE at next years event.
That is great news! You'll have a bunk waiting for you, John.
Geeeez now I REALLLLLY have to pull the stops out and try to get down there. :biggrin:
Quote from: FinsnFur on February 01, 2014, 09:47:23 PM
Geeeez now I REALLLLLY have to pull the stops out and try to get down there. :biggrin:
Yes you do. :biggrin:
Pat
Quote from: FinsnFur on February 01, 2014, 09:47:23 PM
Geeeez now I REALLLLLY have to pull the stops out and try to get down there. :biggrin:
Its only been SEVEN years, why the hurry? :laf:
Quote from: Semp on February 01, 2014, 09:51:19 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on February 01, 2014, 09:47:23 PM
Geeeez now I REALLLLLY have to pull the stops out and try to get down there. :biggrin:
Its only been SEVEN years, why the hurry? :laf:
I think Jim still has nightmares about the last time he was there. Something about having too much to drink and spending the night with a sheep. :iroll:
Jerry
Quote from: Hawks Feather on February 02, 2014, 09:08:26 AM
Quote from: Semp on February 01, 2014, 09:51:19 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on February 01, 2014, 09:47:23 PM
Geeeez now I REALLLLLY have to pull the stops out and try to get down there. :biggrin:
Its only been SEVEN years, why the hurry? :laf:
I think Jim still has nightmares about the last time he was there. Something about having too much to drink and spending the night with a sheep. :iroll:
Jerry
Jerry, what happens at LBL is supposed to STAY at LBL! Blabbermouth! :alscalls: :alscalls:
LOL, that sheep woulda been CCP then :laf:
Quote from: FinsnFur on February 04, 2014, 05:44:37 AM
LOL, that sheep woulda been CCP then :laf:
That would have been funny!! CCP only stands about 5' 8"!! :alscalls: :alscalls:
Yeah I would have had to jump pretty high to get up on. :whew:
Electric is out at lbl no heat its raining if they dont get it restord in 40 hrs we will have to leave. Please call before you come.
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dang! be safe down there. we have heavy snow and some wind a starting to kick in. still trying to make it to the Saturday shindig even got another cousin a wanting to come. if I can swing the rental vehicle in time.
Quote from: riverboss on February 04, 2014, 07:16:00 PM
Electric is out at lbl no heat its raining if they dont get it restord in 40 hrs we will have to leave. Please call before you come.
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Keep us up tp date Riverboss, Ole'Joe and Bodyman heading that way Wednesday around Noon
Me and Kyfarmer,KySlim,and another buddy on thursday
Quote from: slagmaker on February 04, 2014, 08:02:27 PM
dang! be safe down there. we have heavy snow and some wind a starting to kick in. still trying to make it to the Saturday shindig even got another cousin a wanting to come. if I can swing the rental vehicle in time.
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Will do hopefully they will get it fixed. The weather is gpoing to be clear after tonight.
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I probably won't head that way until I hear the power is back on
Quote from: Ol joe on February 04, 2014, 09:45:06 PM
I probably won't head that way until I hear the power is back on
Same here keep us informed !!!
Still no power. Cold in the cabin 40s all the rain and stuff is gone. It wasnt to bad in the sleeping bag. Ads soon as i hear we have power or anything i will post it up but im going to have to go hunting and it might be awhile before i get back. The hunting should be awsome. Biscuit and his buddy got here yesterday just after the electric went out so if anyone was worried they are ok..
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Good luck on the hunt, keep us updated.
Lbl is shut down we have to leave as soon as they get the rood open. Everyone should stay home.
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Quote from: riverboss on February 05, 2014, 09:43:19 AM
Lbl is shut down we have to leave as soon as they get the rood open. Everyone should stay home.
Well that's disappointing! :mad3:
Pat
dog gone it!
and things are almost in place for me to go. i pick up my rental friday morn. that would have made it so i could have went.
no chance of opening back up for the weekend is there
Quote from: coyote101 on February 05, 2014, 10:34:58 AM
Quote from: riverboss on February 05, 2014, 09:43:19 AM
Lbl is shut down we have to leave as soon as they get the rood open. Everyone should stay home.
Well that's disappointing! :mad3:
Pat
I agree Pat, I was almost packed !! :argh: :argh:
I got a text from Semp a little bit ago. He said everyone had packed up and left LBL. I don't know if some are going to stay in the local area and continue to hunt, or if they are all heading home.
The ice gets us again! :sad:
Pat
well theres always next year
Terrible.
The trucked was packed and ready to go. Food was bought. CanCooker reserved at Uncle Lee's. Rifle and shotgun oiled. Calls ready to get chirpy.
Next year, I guess.
Every one went home except pa brushwolf. Temps arent going up and high winds expected trees down all over one almost got s cabin. Dont know about biscuit they unpacked last night and went somewhere i guess they couldnt mske it back in for all the down trees .
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Quote from: riverboss on February 05, 2014, 12:10:17 PM
Every one went home except pa brushwolf. Temps arent going up and high winds expected trees down all over one almost got s cabin. Dont know about biscuit they unpacked last night and went somewhere i guess they couldnt mske it back in for all the down trees .
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I got a text from biscuit this morning, though I suspect it was sent last night. I haven't heard from him since, and his phone is going straight to voicemail. You hear from him today, Joe?
I just talked with biscuit a few minutes ago. All is well. He left last night to get a motel room in town, and they didn't let him back in this morning until late. He's on his way home.
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heck yeah Ed
way to win over the ice
:yoyo: :yoyo: Way to go Ed!!!!!!!
That one looks like a good candidate for barbecue. It is a shame things got messed up by the weather.
WTG Ed :highclap: :highclap:
Just leave it to the Coyote Magnet
Nice dog Ed...
That sucks about everybody leaving. I'm sure glad Glen and I didn't drive all the way down there now :whew: I would have been a bit ticked off if I had to leave. Good luck to anybody still hunting down there...be safe!
Steve
Are they still allowing hunting at LBL ? We are headed there Friday but are not gonna be staying in LBL. Just don't want to make a wasted trip!
Sorry to hear about the hunt being cancelled. I mailed all the LBL calls to Kyfuzzyface and they arrived at his house today. :pout: If you paid for a call send me a PM with your address and I will mail them next week after I get the calls back. If you planned on buying one at the hunt and still want one send me a PM. Price is $20 for one or $35 for two. + $2 shipping.
Link to posting with a pic of the calls-
http://forum.finsandfur.net/index.php?topic=17795.0
Thanks -
Doug
The LBL website says it is temporarily closed. With the temperatures as cold as they are forecast to be, I doubt that it will be open by Friday. It is unclear whether that means no use of LBL at all, or if only offices and facilities are closed. After the big ice storm of 2009 they closed it to all activities other than driving through. You can check the lbl.org website and click on Alerts and Notices for the latest:
http://www.lbl.org/TravelFlash.html
Pat
Hunt at your own risk is what they told is but that could change.tempd wete going to stay below freezzing with high winds and trees were falling everwhere already with very little wind. It was so bad Ed and Jason wentt to go hunting and the road was blocked they turned around and 2 trees had fell over the road from where they came from and they almost didnt make it back. I wouldnt go untill iy warms up and clears out.
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I will add they dont do any treating on the roads nothing at all . I wouldnt go without a chainsaw even though it is illegal to cut trees out of the roadway. And some kind of portable heat if you get stranded in the woods for a few days.
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Jon and I just got back home to Parkersburg at about 8:30 PM. Really bummed out about the weather. We did get in 6 stands on Tuesday morning with no success. On the way back we discussed waiting a week or so and heading back down again before the end of Feb. ?? I will post up a few pictures tomorrow! We were so excited about being there and getting in some good calling. At least we got to chat with old friends and get in a few stands. Bummer!!
Jim
I went in to the woods this morning and promptly turned around and came out. Too spooky with the ice, limbs and noise.
Yesterday morning I had a coyote come in behind my left shoulder on my first set. It got within about 15-20 yards before I realized it was there and then it hit the after burners going through the brush. I threw a $3.00 hail mary its way but my prayers weren't answered. That was the only coyote I saw this trip.
It was great to see the guys that showed up through today which is the main reason I go . I sure hate to wait a whole year to do this get together again.
I just called LBL to check on conditions. They said that LBL is currently closed to all activities. They are going to assess the roads later today and will update the website after that. So there is a chance that they will reopen in the next day or so.
Pat
I hope things get cleared up for Friday & Saturday so you can salvage the weekend. :yoyo: :yoyo:
even if it is reopened for the weekend I am not sure about going. i want to see everyone and i was looking forward to cooking but it sounds like there wouldnt be many there.
who knows i may head down if they open
Talked to Mike (PAbrushwolf) a few minutes ago and they are hunting. My truck is at the dealership getting the 4 wheel drive fixed.If they get it fixed by morning I will head back up.
Good to hear things have changed for the better. I hope you get back there too Richard!! :yoyo: :yoyo: