Everyone getting excited??

[hirshey]

 
The season is almost upon us.. Hope to NOT see you out there but hear your stories upon my return! Best of luck!

[fillthefreezer]

dining room table is covered in mtn house, topo maps, GU, pot, stove, etc. sleeping bags are laid out in formal living room. clothes are in a neat freshly scent free washed stack. packs are itching to be packed... 

[washelkhunter]

Heading out this morning to hunt the slopes of Mt.Adams tomorrow. Oh yeah!

[wilsongideon]

heck ya! ...counting down the days

[Andrew]

This time next week I hope to be hiking the first leg of my 8 mile hike!  I've got a date with a nice alpine meadow at 6800' (saw a moose and a really nice buck while scouting) 

Deer or no deer this is going to be a very memorable hunt with my Brother-in-law!  Can't wait to see your post this year Hirshey...especially if you bag 'forklift'!!

[CedarPants]

Good luck and be safe on your hunts!  Can't wait to see the pics 

[jackelope]

1 week from today cant come soon enough!
good luck to all and be safe.

[JackOfAllTrades]

REI right by my office.  I'll be heading there right after work. I shall be testing two new (lighter) items on my hunt. (I'd rather have tested before going on the hunt, but I haven't had time.) Trip in last month I saw that big bear and enough sign that makes me want to go back. I kinda wish there was a trail into this place as it would be easier on my body. -Then again, someone else would have been there before me. Weather looks promising!
 

[Andrew]

I'm hoping the weather cools down slightly...foretasted to be in the 80's with low 50's at night.  Would like to see a 10 degree drop maybe even a 15, and dare I say 20...

[b.roberts]

Very excited.  Second time for me with my 9 year old daughter in tow.  She thinks it is the coolest camping trip ever.  I did my first trip solo and saw more animals, but the trip with her was a lot more fun.  We did a 16 mile round trip with 3000+ ft of elevation gain and she couldn't stop smiling.  I was one proud daddy.  Bringing a fishing pole this time.

[blackveltbowhunter]

Good Luck to all you guys and gals heading into the backcountry!! 

[MikeWalking]

Got a few weeks left for my season...had a dream last night about helping a guy I used to know packing out his Elk....then I'm in a meadow watching dozens of bulls getting spooked and running off.  I see a coyote running around and get of a  few shots.  Then a small gray blur grows into a Bobcat...30 feet tall.  I dropped it in one shot then freaked cuz I didn't have a tag for it...   

Pepperoni and Jack Daniels BBQ sauce before bed time..

[hirshey]

Best of luck everyone.. I may be delayed and end up hiking in late.. All these fires are keeping me busy!

[Bearmtn]

gonna be up early friday for the 7 mile in and 4k up hike, can't friggen wait, work really sucks right now!

[teamhughes2007]

Headed in on Friday with my dad and brother...cannot wait.  My brother harvested this bruiser last year and I'm looking forward to topping it this year!  Good Luck All and Be Safe!