2011 CGN Saskatchewan Gopher Shoot primer thread. Starts over at post 538.

[Newspeak]

Any objections to me bringing the remaining fireworks I have kicking around?

Oh, and I as well will be bringing scotch. Last time the only person I could get to partake was Ernie, and he had to be coerced.... Well, it wasn't that tough of sell really....

 

[Farmer Harv]

Oh, and I as well will be bringing scotch.

Excellent! That way we won't have to waste any valuable gasoline to light the fire if the wood is damp...

 

[pharaoh2]

I don't think fireworks are a problem provided it's not too dry. Best to wait for C2K to chime in on that one.

 

[kevin.303]

fireworks huh? maybe i should load all this .30 cal tracer i have kicking around for a night gopher cull.....

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

I have a few 12g flares

 

[captain2k_ca]

As long as it aint dry I dont see it as being a problem

 

[shredder]

I'd like to see if I can work this out so that I stop, blow away a horde of gophers (over the weekend), and continue on to visit my grandparents around the Yorkton area.

Where the heck is Tompkins, anyway (in relation to the Trans-Canada)?

 

[kevin.303]

YAY! i must retire to my unabomber shack and commence assembly of numerous "devices"...



although,aren't we kind of hoping for dry?

 

[kevin.303]

I'd like to see if I can work this out so that I stop, blow away a horde of gophers (over the weekend), and continue on to visit my grandparents around the Yorkton area.

Where the heck is Tompkins, anyway (in relation to the Trans-Canada)?

right onit, half way between speedy creek and maple creek

 

[rig_pig69]

I'd like to see if I can work this out so that I stop, blow away a horde of gophers (over the weekend), and continue on to visit my grandparents around the Yorkton area.

Where the heck is Tompkins, anyway (in relation to the Trans-Canada)?

The town of Tompkins is half way between Piapot, and Gull Lake.

So does this whole massacre take place north or south of the highway?? If it's north, good. If it's south... good... but I'll warn ya... I plan on getting an early start on those buggers this year,

 

[randas]

North iirc

 

[captain2k_ca]

North is correct.

 

[Camp Cook]

If all goes well I am in...

Have a few rifles I want to give a good workout...

 

[Cummins4x4]

CC so how many 375's are you bringing?

 

[Camp Cook]

One 375JDJ and one 375RUM...

 

[Cummins4x4]

Doesn't the 375RUM qualify as light artillery?

 

[pharaoh2]

No, it falls under land irrigation equipment. You don't even need an FAC to own one.

 

[pharaoh2]

Hunt and Hook now has a confirmed spot. Very few spots left folks.

 

[toxic111]

as long as my spot (+1) is confirmed.. now just have to find some time to reload

 

[Hunt&Hook]

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to this...I had to miss last year. I'll bring the tent trailer, so I'll have room for others. Also firewood, Maybe half a truck box full, if room allows, and BEER,BEER,BEER!!! I may be able to wrangle up a genset and have a few strings of clear x-mas lights. The bbq will also be loaded up to cook some of this year's deer sausage. It's only a 5 hr drive for me.
As for firearms, I'll bring what I have at the time. For sure a 22 or 2, a 17, 22 mag or 2, .410- (good for close range running shots) 12 guage and maybe an sks.
I'll even give away my EXTREMELY Bubba'd 8mm mauser (with welded on crooked side mount and ground off sights) to the one with the most tails collected at the end of the shoot. It's not just a gun, it's a trophy!! Maybe it can be passed on to the 2011 winner.
I won't forget the camera either, so I can post embarrasing pics of all those involved...