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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: bowtarist]
#2236547
09/25/17 04:43 AM
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Huntsville AL
Rocket62
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No pay, no reservations. It's been a while since I've gone so maybe someone here can help too ...
There are trails you can enter in the north end that will take you to the largest poplar tree in Alabama. One is called the "Big Tree Trail" but there are better trails to use. I'll look into my old notes and see if I can find the name of the trails I went on ...
Last edited by Rocket62; 09/25/17 04:44 AM.
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: bowtarist]
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09/25/17 04:56 AM
09/25/17 04:56 AM
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Huntsville AL
Rocket62
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I think I was going in on the Borden(South) and Thompson(North) trails. Both will get you there I believe. Google "Alabama Big Poplar Tree" and you can find the GPS coords ... Trail map follows ... Shoot, you're gonna get me in the mood to do some backpacking again. I love the Sipsey WA, beautiful place and easy to get to 
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: bowtarist]
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09/25/17 05:13 AM
09/25/17 05:13 AM
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Hartselle, AL
trlrdrdave
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Ain't no deer in Black Warrior!
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: bowtarist]
#2236599
09/25/17 05:58 AM
09/25/17 05:58 AM
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Hartselle
longshot
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not as many deer there as people think. terrain is tough. get out and scout is all I can tell you. with that place just about any spot is a good place
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Some men are born brothers, Others earn it... JD
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/25/17 08:58 AM
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Georgia
ALclearcut
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Unless you are a local with a lot of time to scout, you are relying on pure luck just to see any deer at all. It is probably the least populated area of deer in the state with extremely difficult terrain, but because of that, you see the pics of the 3 or 4 mature monsters that get killed every year. If you just want to see and kill a deer, I would pick dozens of other public land spots in Alabama.
If you live in Pisgah, I would learn to hunt Skyline next door to you. Much higher deer population and also great bucks.
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: ALclearcut]
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09/25/17 12:14 PM
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Hartselle Al.
n2deer
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Unless you are a local with a lot of time to scout, you are relying on pure luck just to see any deer at all. It is probably the least populated area of deer in the state with extremely difficult terrain, but because of that, you see the pics of the 3 or 4 mature monsters that get killed every year. If you just want to see and kill a deer, I would pick dozens of other public land spots in Alabama.
If you live in Pisgah, I would learn to hunt Skyline next door to you. Much higher deer population and also great bucks. I wouldn't try to deter you but a lot of truth here. Deer density is very low, fresh sign is your friend if you want to see deer.
Do you want to hear him gobble, or do you want to kill him.
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: n2deer]
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09/25/17 01:13 PM
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Unless you are a local with a lot of time to scout, you are relying on pure luck just to see any deer at all. It is probably the least populated area of deer in the state with extremely difficult terrain, but because of that, you see the pics of the 3 or 4 mature monsters that get killed every year. If you just want to see and kill a deer, I would pick dozens of other public land spots in Alabama.
If you live in Pisgah, I would learn to hunt Skyline next door to you. Much higher deer population and also great bucks. I wouldn't try to deter you but a lot of truth here. Deer density is very low, fresh sign is your friend if you want to see deer. 100 % in agreement. Bankhead or Skyline..Id choose Skyline. However, for a small price..Ill sell you the coordinates of Mteagues least 3 kills on Bankhead....might make Bankhead look a whole lot better....  Just kiddin Micheal...some information is just priceless...guess Ill keep that to myself! 
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Re: Bankhead questions
[Re: ALclearcut]
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09/25/17 03:00 PM
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Pisgah, AL
bowtarist
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Unless you are a local with a lot of time to scout, you are relying on pure luck just to see any deer at all. It is probably the least populated area of deer in the state with extremely difficult terrain, but because of that, you see the pics of the 3 or 4 mature monsters that get killed every year. If you just want to see and kill a deer, I would pick dozens of other public land spots in Alabama.
If you live in Pisgah, I would learn to hunt Skyline next door to you. Much higher deer population and also great bucks. Ive hunted skyline all my life. It's my home away from home. I've killed some great deer there. Just want to see some new scenery. That rough country don't bother me. Thought since they rut a little early down that way I'd hit up.
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/25/17 04:07 PM
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North Jackson
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Looking at taking a trip to bankhead. Planning to camp in a tent. Do you have to pay to camp there? Make reservations?
Is any area better than the other as far as north vs south? Not looking for honey holes, just trying to narrow it down to have a place to start. I got that itch to hunt that early rut a couple of years ago and went down a couple of times to look around. I never went back to hunt but might before it's over.
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/26/17 12:41 AM
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Brierfield
Beadlescomb
Old Mossy Horns
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You'd be surprised what comes off of public land in alabama that you never see a picture of or hear about
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/26/17 12:56 AM
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Pisgah, AL
bowtarist
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You'd be surprised what comes off of public land in alabama that you never see a picture of or hear about This is very true! Loose lips sink ships
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/26/17 01:46 PM
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Hartselle, AL
trlrdrdave
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What exactly did you get a ticket doing?
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
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Re: Bankhead questions
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09/26/17 01:52 PM
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Brierfield
Beadlescomb
Old Mossy Horns
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No camping during deer season except in designated camp sights on permit or on Forrest service maps. I was dragging big 8 out with camping gear on my back in Forrest he gave me a ticket and said he could have took my deer but let me keep it cause I had drug it so far He's wanting to camp in a campground
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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