Some have been thinking about getting together and do a N. American version of a MacNab.

loud-n-boomer and I were thinking something like a bore, quail, and bass/trout...taken within a 24 hr period, using a combo gun...BBF, drilling, cape gun...or other for the pig and birds. The fish can be taken any legal way, short of dynamite. Others thought maybe three different game animals, all with the same combination gun.

I like both ideas. The traditional MacNab is fur, feather, fin. The only restriction I would want is for it to be affordable and easily accessible.

Any interest?

I'm definately interested. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun. Let me know what I can do to help put this together.

I shot a Texas Plus Macnab once. In one day I shot a wild pig, a duck, squirrel, 2 turkeys and a deer with my Blaser D99 Duo.

I think a Yank Macnab would have to be animal specific for different geographical areas.

But it does sound like a fun idea.

I believe loud-n-boomer is in, also. With 4-6 hunters we could probably get a decent group rate and have somewhere to ourselves for the most part.

In these times "affordable" is the operative word, IMO. Suggestions are MOST welcome. We should get something tied up soon, I think.

My thought is bore, whatever bird available, and fishing, but anything fun and interesting is...well...interesting.

I would be interested. I am still looking into possibilities here in California.

Sounds good to me.

I have had a suggestion for something in the nearer future. A member thought it would be fun to do more individual MacNabs and share photos and stories, maybe on regional basis where several members could get together easier?? We could also plan a big bash later.

I love drilling porn and shooting them even more, and getting together for an "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours" gathering would be an adequate excuse. I am researching possible places we can get some shooting in and not bust budgets. Any help is appreciated and well received.

I have been watching this thread with great interest. Please let me know if anything does develop. I have been trying to think of someplace in Idaho we could do it, but haven't hit the solution yet. Will keep you posted if something reasonable does present itself.

I'm serious, and I hope others are.

I think a bore would be our best "buy" for the large animal. Exotics get pricey. Free ranging deer can be a problem and is subject to luck too often. We need to keep in mind shooting opportunities for everyone, IMO. BUT, I'm open to anything the group wishes.

Someone must have a place up their sleeve.

This isn't really hard here on the east coast but it would have to be on a preserve. We actually have done this here with the exception of the fishing.
After hunting your large game animal there is plenty of time for some good bird hunting behind a great dog. Most offer boar and other exotics, some also have pheasant, chukar and quail. All within casting distance of a lake or stream.

Fur, fish and fowl.

The lower suwannee NWR still seems a natural. Great fishing. The hunting is fair chase of course so the skill of the hunter determine the success . No magmt area stamps required. Just a short term license IIRC under 50 bucks for Non res. http://lowersuwannee.fws.gov/

What would everyone think about Texas as a somewhat central compromise? They have a lot of hogs and have quail, dove, and turkey hunting. Many ranches/outfitters also have available management deer and exotics hunts that can be combined with a turkey or quail hunt. There are places to bass fish or do some saltwater nearer the coast. I get terribly sea-sick, however.

Also, we need to establish what price we can all pay. We can also have options as to prices and hunts, and nobody needs to be locked into a rigid plan. We should keep to basics, IMO. Fur, fowl, fin...

I also want to mention to members without combination guns that I could bring several for their use...single malt as a rental fee...

Seems like there is not a lot of interest. Do you want to do this on a very small scale?

I think a Drilling/combogun Yank McNab would consist of 2 different "hoofed" animals and a "feathered" game animal. The feathered animal taken with the shotgun barrel of course, thus using the rifle and shotgun bbls.

A minor or lessor McNab could be one hoofed animal, taken with the rifle barrel, and 2 other animals taken with the shotgun bbls, such as a deer a turkey and a duck, or a pig a squirrel and a rabbit.

No 2,

I emailed several ranches in TX and got no replies. Do you know of one that could accommodate a few of us and not break budgets? I would expect 4-6 hunters.

I will check around, the problem is when fur and feathered game are both in season in Texas, that means deer and turkey... And both mean BIG BUCKS in hunting fees for those ranches.

May sound a little off the wall - but consider the total costs of such an event......

Include the airfare and factor in the cheap GBP, combi hunting in the UK could well end up a cheaper excursion!

Just food for thought!

Rgds Ian

No 2

How about hogs, quail, and bass...?? This would give the fur, feather, fin aspect as in a true MacNab, and it would be a lot less costly.

It gives us a big game animal, some jump shooting, and the opportunity to lie about the big-ass-bass that got away.

Hell, I'm open to anything affordable. Ian may be on to something with the present exchange rate. The extra time involved may be a barrier for some, however.

I'll defer to the will of the masses.

I still want to do something with you all when you decide what/where. Money is starting to be a factor with all the medical bills in excess of insurance. In fact, just had another surgery today. 4 new tumors. Looks like an aggressive one.

Still on top of it though. That drilling you all offered the advice on is still sitting in my safe, on loan, and needs to have some powder run through it. I don't think it has done any hunting for at least 15 years. Looking forward to your "discoveries".

Jerry

We need to do this soon and cheap for now...just as a get-together, if nothing else. It would be a first step in making it an annual affair with some more advanced planning.

The times have been hard on many of us, and I wouldn't want anyone excluded because of cost...me in particular.

Anyone interested is asked to do some research and come with ideas.

Here is a link to something we might try...

http://wildhoghunttexas.com/li...7m05gCFRMUagodczQf1A

I'm open to anything that looks like affordable fun. This has varmints as well as hogs.

This might be interesting and affordable. It has many options.

http://www.dosplumashuntingran.../packages/index.html

This is getting interesting and fun. You are doing well pulling up the sites!

Dos Plumas has it all, Hogs and exotics, doves and Bass. It h as food and lodging, looks really good.

If you plan to do it in Texas, you should do it during spring turkey season and go for a Rio Grande gobbler for the feathers. This looks like a high fence type hunt.
Greg

I just now talked with Allen at Dos Plumas, and it looks like a good choice as to variety and price. He's eager to please us and would like to have a twice a year hunt package for us, if we like what he has.

We can get these dates for the spring turkey package, which included a hog each and fishing:

May 4-8 and any time from May 11 to the end of the month. He requires a 50% deposit. Abilene has flights in on Western, and Dallas is about 3-3 1/2 hours drive.

I've never been to this part of the country and may opt to fly to Dallas and rent a car.

For those who wish to bring a spouse (Mine wants to come along) there are plenty of Motels within 1/2 hour drive out of Abilene. Complete meals are @ $50/day, and we would have use of cooking facilities.

I think this looks like a place to try; it has variety and options for all hunters to take other animals. The turkey hunting is of particular interest to me. We have very limited opportunity where I live. The fishing is included at no additional cost; bass are C&R, and they have some big ones. You can keep a few catfish, and we could possibly have a fish-fry and cook some rank hog.

If this looks OK, please let me know, as we need to move on it and get deposits in. Take good looks at his web site and lets all get back together ASAP to discuss the details.

I also want to mention that everyone can pick a package if it works better for their tastes and animals desired, and other animals are available with any package.

Allen mentioned that turkey are $400.00 and include one hog and fishing. The 2 turkey package is of interest to me, as are the various exotic packages.

We could make it simple and do a one turkey, one hog, and fishing, then let each add animals of choice.

I have a quote on a price for the package.

Including 1 turkey, 1 hog, fishing, meals, lodging 3 days, and a Big Texas BBQ the last day: $700.00/hunter.

Meals for wives or guests would be another $50.00/day.

Given the price, meals and accommodations, it seems reasonable and affordable.

The other animals available are as follows:

Blackbuck: $2,300
Cow Buffalo: $1,400
Hard-Horned Axis: $2,300
Rams, excluding audad: $500
Extra Hogs: $100.00

They will accommodate most other requests.

Hey Bruce, keep me posted on this, the Simpson needs to earn its keep.

We're doing gobblers around Tucumcari in April if you want to join us; not sure but I think they're Merriam's.

I'd love to have you there in May!

That Simson is about perfect for this event!

Sounds interesting, though I have all the hogs I need here in FL on my lease. Can I shoot a squirrel for my fur How is the turkey hunting? Success rate?
My brother says Rio Grand turkeys are suicidal. He was a celebrity guide on a 3 day magazine sweepstakes hunt in TX, 6 hunters, killed turkeys each day (18 gobblers). I'm sure that was a glory hole spot though.
Greg

Greg,

I posted their link above and suggest that anyone who thinks they will join in give the ranch a call and ask questions to their satisfaction.

I feel direct answers from Dos Plumas would be better than my acting as a go-between. I can get things screwed up real well in translation.

NOT TRYING TO PUSH, BUT WE NEED TO DECIDE AND JUMP IN WITH DEPOSITS SOON, OR DO SOMETHING ELSE LATER IN THE YEAR...NOVEMBER...?

Hope to see you there!

Not enough firm commitments received, so I'm going to do something on my own and try this for the fall with more advance time.

Luv2safari,
I'm definately in for a fall hunt.

L2S,

In the fall, we should be able to put together a fairly cheap pig or varmint/quail/bass package here in California.

Dave