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Post by CopperHead on Feb 11, 2008 23:00:12 GMT -5
Anyone been to Goldmine Hunting Preserve in Midland NC? I am considering a hunt there in March. I definitely will take as many pictures as I can and bring back a report if no one else has been there. My dad went there a few years ago but they hunted with rifles. I talked to the owner, Gerald Almond, a few weeks back and he was very pleasant to talk with. He indicated that bow hunters are very welcome.
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Post by BT on Feb 12, 2008 6:13:57 GMT -5
Anyone been to Goldmine Hunting Preserve in Midland NC? Nope , I haven't been. I'll be interested in hearing the specs. on this place. Did you get an acreage estimation for the hunt area? Feral or Russians or a mix? Any better goats like Aoudad and such? |
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Post by CopperHead on Feb 12, 2008 21:44:17 GMT -5
Here is the link: www.goldminehuntingpreserve.comAccording to the website they have : BLACKBUCK ANTELOPE, AOUDAD SHEEP, BUFFALO (bison), IBEX, JAVELINA, ORYX, OTHERS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS. CALL FOR DETAILS. I'll find out for sure but from the pics on the site looks like they have Russians and Ferals. The used to have fallow and Sika but NC cranked down on the imports of deer due to CWD.  I'll definitely check on the acreage and let you know when I make the reservations. I was looking for a mouflon but I have not really made up my mind. I would like to complete the Texas Slam but... I saw ol Uncle Ted lay a whack down on a monster Aoudad and have been think about one of them, then there is the black buck don't have one of those and the oryx... So many animals so little time  |
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Post by BT on Feb 12, 2008 22:01:38 GMT -5
That is the one animal I really do want to take with a recurve if at all possible. They are near impossible with a compound....I would love to give it a try with a stick  |
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Post by CopperHead on Feb 13, 2008 9:46:36 GMT -5
Currently they do not have shootable balckbuck or Aoudad at this time. Not sure what the definition of shootable is but I intend to ask. Gerald said they have several hundred acres they hunt which is broken into two parts; the regular area and a record book area. I can imagine hunting the Aoudad with a stick bow. Everyone has told me that they are super spooky but I have not had the pleasure or pursuing them YET.  |
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Post by BT on Feb 13, 2008 10:37:35 GMT -5
Preserves are for sticks.....at least IMO. Adds alot to the chase and the chance. Good way to get skunked too |
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tshark
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Post by tshark on Feb 13, 2008 11:13:35 GMT -5
Wow, this looks nice and it's close to the house. I'll have to look into it.
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Post by BT on Feb 13, 2008 11:31:35 GMT -5
 This is an impressive Russian |
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Post by CopperHead on Feb 13, 2008 14:36:16 GMT -5
Yeah there is another one in the in the gallery that looks huge.
Tshark,
I am definitely going there in March. Mainly because it is close, only about 2 and half hours from me. I will definitely let you know what it is like.
I'm very tempted to take the longbow but not so sure my confidence level is there yet. I still have a few weeks though.
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Post by red on Feb 13, 2008 17:41:29 GMT -5
Good luck, harveycj....I'll be interested in hearing your impressions and seeing pics after your hunt. |
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