Prentice Cooper Hunt

[bonecollector]

Thought I would start a thread about the Prentice Cooper Hunt kinda like the one we had last year for the Big South Fork Hunt. Just to figure out who will be there and what we need to bring if anything.

So far I know Me - Mike
Madoktor1 - Brian
Doc - Sam

Since I have never been I do not know what amenities are in the park where we camp (bathrooms etc.) Nor do I know what we need to bring other than tents sleeping bags and gear. Should we bring food or is there stuff around to go get something to eat?

[madoktor1]

No amenities just outhouses. There is a store down the mountain one way, cash only and a good restaurant the other way with a killer hot ham and cheese. I think Jason (jalee) will be there too either late Fri. or Sat. Most of the time we try to plan a menu for supper and everybody bring something but last year we just ate out for supper and everybody took care of themselves for breakfast and lunch (usually in the stand) so I figured we would do the same this year. Just bring what you want. I am bringing the usual (LOL Doc) and my wife is making a big batch of muffins for me to bring for the group.

I always bring a case of water, bread, peanut butter, pop tarts, viennas, chips and snack cakes. Just gotta get the chips and snack cakes and I'm ready.

[bonecollector]

Great 2 days without a shower .....it will remind me of my days in the corps ;D

[DocHolladay]

I should be there Sat evening since we are having a big shin-dig that day and I cant get off. I will be bringing a tent, sleeping bag and camo clothes. For a bath, I would look into some scent free baby wipes. I would also recommend a therma-cell as the no-seeums can be pretty bad. I would also bring some warmer clothes, as it tends to get a little cool up there in the evenings.

[bonecollector]

I borrowed a tent from a friend of mine and it is huge (5-6 man). I tried to set it up and was not successful. Should I buy a smaller tent or will there be enough people there Friday night to help me set it up?

[DocHolladay]

Should be enough to help. Some of the other hunters may jump in if they see you having trouble. Seem to be a decent group of people up there.

[bonecollector]

I think we can get it set up with just 1-2 other people. The issue i was having was feeding the 16 foot sectioned rods through the sleeves. I will also be bringing a sleeping bag, camo clothes and hopefully a therma cell.

[madoktor1]

I have a big tent like that. I haven't decided yet if I'm bringing it or my small one.

[bonecollector]

Hey guys if you are going to this hunt let everyone on this thread know and let us know what you are bringing. I will be leaving Friday at 2:15ish and I might be the first one there and therefore it would be best if I claimed us a spot, but i have to know how big a spot we need and I don't want to grab a huge spot if we don't need so as others can camp too.

[jalee37190]

i will be there sat. morn. early around 4am we will need a spot big enough for 2 big tents and everyones truck. we have a spot up there that we like. when you turn right in to the camping area stay to the right it will loop back around the camp site we want is on your left at the top of the loop. i think you will see what i am talking about brian can tell you what i left out.

[madoktor1]

I'm also gonna bring my small canopy. We can sit under it if it's raining. Yeah don't for get a camp chair. LOL!! Been there, done that, stopped at Walmart on the way and bought another one. Mike, just bring food and drinks for you, clothes, sleeping bag, and hunting gear. I am bring 2 coal oil lamps too. Andy told me today that at the very least, I will get off early. (any time between 11:30 and 2:30) He is gonna mess with me until 4:30 pm tomorrow about whether I'm off or not. LOL!!! I will know tomorrow though. Glad you're gonna make it Jason.