Deer camp

[roy381]

Pretty cool read. It's what camp is all abou t

 

As hunting numbers fade, Pa. families and friends keep their camp tradition alive

[Ron]

Hunting camp with my dad was great. I am looking forward to starting a tradition with my kids soon. 
 

Funny how I did not realize what hunting camp really was until less people were able to make hunting camp. But they are definitely memories that I am now grateful to have.  Or hunting camp moved locations all the time. We were a core group that hunted Maine, NY, Pa and WV. 
 

I just need to start figuring out a plan for hunting camp. 

[JD48]

40 minutes ago, roy381 said:

Pretty cool read. It's what camp is all abou t

 

As hunting numbers fade, Pa. families and friends keep their camp tradition alive

Good read

[Roon]

My dad would go with his buddies down to South Jersey and Maine every November.

As a little kid he'd pick me up last Friday after school.

I remember hanging out by the fire most Friday night, the pop up camper smelling like  beer, bourbon, camp fire smoke, cigars and farts.

Waking up Saturday morning and ruining most of the days hunt unless they were yo bucking.

Definitely good times.  Deer camp was definitely more about good times with good friends than shooting deer.

[Eyesofthewoods]

Nothing like PA hunting camp for me.  It’s my home away from home even though I was born and raised 20 minutes from where it’s located.  
 

It brings me back to my roots, my lineage and simpler times.  My great grandfather hunter The same hollows and hills in 1930 when there was no deer around even.  Something about the wood stove, flannels,  the meat pole,  a lever action rifle.  Big woods hunting and sharing a few drinks with the boys after a long cold day of hunting around the fire.  
 

i have many spots in PA that could produce much larger bucks then what I kill at my camp.  Some really nice private farms with 130”plus bucks.  But my heart is not there.  My family is not there and my lineage is not there.  My lineage is of an old school PA mountain folk and I try to keep it that way and pass it on to my kids! 
 

great article! 

[jumpthestring]

Did not ever experience deer camp. but miss those old day's when everybody hunted . relatives, neighbors , teachers, friends, and everybody had a story to tell. miss the good old days.

[hvnj]

I’ve been blessed to have had the opportunities to hunt Canada and Alaska several times as well as other states for a variety of animals.  If you gave me the choice of hunting at my PA deer camp or anywhere else in the world for the rest of my life I would choose deer camp.

The experiences, history, and people over the years is irreplaceable.  It’s my favorite place in the world and when I go back each year I’m able to relive those memories.  

[Barney Rubble]

I am with you guys. Deer camp can not be matched.

[Nomad]

I don’t own it, but have been renting the same camp since 94. Maine.

Edited December 7, 2024 by Nomad

[jerseyboy32]

I’ve never been to one. Been to many after events from clubs to camps.  But I would love to get one for me and my boys

[JD48]

1 hour ago, Nomad said:

I don’t own it, but have been renting the same camp since 94. Maine.

Great pics, Great buck

[hammer4reel]

2 hours ago, Nomad said:

I don’t own it, but have been renting the same camp since 94. Maine.

Looks like an awesome spot 

[BHC]

I wish my father never sold his 400 acres and house in acidalia ny. What great times with him, family and friends 

[Dominant buck]

Great post, great memories shared.  Ty

I've been to hunting camps from Maine,  PA, NY, and ofcourse NJ.   They all have a special place in my heart and soul for that moment in time.

My deer camp is now strictly NJ, Looking forward for chasing down some of those mountain "ridge runners " deer this week.

Hunt hard, be safe, make some great memories