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Offline Dblstks

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Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« on: July 19, 2014, 05:56:43 PM »
Getting more excited everyday that passes. My dad, buddy, and I are headed to the Eagle Caps for a pack hunt. We are getting packed in and then it is on us to find them.
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2014, 06:09:27 PM »
Archery or rifle?
Good luck! It's beautiful country! Take lots of pics
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2014, 08:10:32 AM »
I have spent a lot of time backpacking in the Eagle Cap over the years. One of my favorite places.
 What trail head are you going in from?
 Are you hunting deer or elk?

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2014, 02:03:20 PM »
Just came out of there this weekend, left the horses at home this time. First time backpacking - wanted to check the trail out before I took them in. Glad I walked it first :bdid:. Have fun  :tup:

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2014, 02:14:08 PM »
who ya going with? We went in last year and had a blast!
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2014, 03:03:40 PM »
I am assuming based on the timing of the post, Archery gear for Bucks or Bulls? Couple words of encouragement, dont get discouraged. Shoot straight, and take tons of pics. Some of the coolest country goin IMO. I have only ever hunted off my back, getting ponied in, and more importantly out, will be nice! Good luck, and heres a couple pics to get ya goin...

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2014, 03:17:57 PM »
some more pics to get ya excited
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2014, 12:47:39 PM »
To keep your excitement going....

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2014, 01:49:40 PM »
Sorry for the delay. Some rough S#*@ to deal with lately.
My dad was killed in an auto accident driving back from scouting up in the Caps for our hunt  :'(
Anyways, we will still be going in to the Caps for the hunt. Not only because that would be what my dad would want me to do but also because he had dropped off 2 trail cams while he was out there.
We are going with Del Sol Outfitters, doing an Archery hunt. Now just 2 of us.
Thank you for the words of encouragement and the pics. I was able to obtain his digital camera and written notes that he had taken while out scouting. Some great photos of gorgeous country and he had seen a herd of 25-30 elk.

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2014, 01:57:33 PM »
Sorry to hear that.  Stay strong.

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2014, 02:03:31 PM »
I am sorry to hear what happen. I am sure your dad will be with you every step of the way.

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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2014, 02:50:53 PM »
Sorry, that's horrible...... :'(
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2014, 05:19:58 PM »
Wow Dblstks, very sorry to hear that. Thinking of you and your family. Keep us posted on your hunt and know that your father is looking down smiling.
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2014, 05:32:24 PM »
So sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you can make this trip a memorial to him.
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Re: Eagle Caps Pack Hunt
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2014, 06:21:32 PM »
So sorry to hear of your loss. That's terrible. Stay strong and make it a great trip your dad would be proud of. Really sorry.
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