HIGH HUNT TIME!!!!! YEAHAW!!!!

[MichaelJ]

Damn I just realized that a week from today my bro and I will be leaving for the high hunt!  Holy Cow its almost here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Who's leaving and when?  I expect to see some MONSTERS posted here in the next week or two!!!!!

Michael

[Ridgerunner]

Good luck guys, looks like the weather will be decent up there for you.

[MichaelJ]

Cool and crisp, not to hot!  PERFECT! But you know how that changes haha!
Sorry ridge, at this point in my life, I'd rather spend a week chasing high country mulies than chasing a moose, I'm just glad you don't feel the same as I do!  lol Although the moose meat would be great for college lol When do you start your "quest"?

Michael

[Muleyslyr]

Supposed to be pushin' 80 degrees here on Sunday....can only imagine what it's gonna be like over there.  Never the less....you'll be up there and not down here so Good luck to ya.

[MichaelJ]

Ya I'm in Idaho right now and its really nice out, probably mid 60's....  I'm sure at 7500' feet and in the cascades it'll be a lot different!!!

Michael

[Buckoholic]

Headin out on Saturday up to the pasayten wilderness. Supposed to be hot but I think were going to have good luck up high!!! Good Luck and happy hunting!!!!

[Ellensburg]

goin out saturday for alpine lakes


where u goin michael? probably the same eh?

[MichaelJ]

goin out saturday for alpine lakes


where u goin michael? probably the same eh?

Nope... I got a nice lil honey hole in the GPW... 

Michael

[MichaelJ]

Here's some pics to get you guys pumped!!!




And there's two REALLY nice bucks in this picture if you can find 'em!!!   


Michael

[MHWASH]

Looking forward to seeing everyone's pics.

[MichaelJ]

I can't wait to get up there and see if all my preparation is gonna pay off or not... Regardless it'll be a great time with my bro, but I'm ready to hit it hard this year!  I think I'm looking for a solid 4 point or big mature 3 point....  I'll know him when I see him though!

Michael

[timbo]

Leaving saturday for a week in the paseyton I can't wait! First vacation in two years! I thought it would be a good time to leave for a week

[Ellensburg]

goin out saturday for alpine lakes

how far u gonna be hiking?

I plan on a 10-12 mile hike into camp and then god knows how much once the hunt starts

where u goin michael? probably the same eh?

Nope... I got a nice lil honey hole in the GPW... 

Michael

[MichaelJ]

goin out saturday for alpine lakes

how far u gonna be hiking?

I plan on a 10-12 mile hike into camp and then god knows how much once the hunt starts

where u goin michael? probably the same eh?

Nope... I got a nice lil honey hole in the GPW... 

Michael

My bro and I will be hiking in around 9 to 9.5 miles, depending where we camp and how far up a certain place we make it.  Not how close we want our camp to be to where I saw the majority of bucks in the area... I think a 1/2 mile should do the trick and the walk in the mornings will help warm us up!!

Michael

[wilsongideon]

Hey good luck to you in your hunting next week man. This will be my first time going in and I cant wait to get it started! should be a blast.

[FireMedic]

Good luck to all of you... I'm also headed up to the GPW... Saw a monster during scouting, hope he's still up there.  It's a 12 mile hike, so i hope i'm packing something out to make it worth the trip.  Hopefully it's cooler up high, and hopefully the mesquitos are gone.(they made for an unpleasent scouting trip in August)

[Ellensburg]

Good luck to all of you... I'm also headed up to the GPW... Saw a monster during scouting, hope he's still up there.  It's a 12 mile hike, so i hope i'm packing something out to make it worth the trip.  Hopefully it's cooler up high, and hopefully the mesquitos are gone.(they made for an unpleasent scouting trip in August)

cool, how big of deer did u see?

[high country]

gee, I am not very excited to spend 10 days in the ___________ wilderness area solo......no not at all. leaving on FRIDAY!!!

[MichaelJ]

Go get 'em boys, I got a feeling some monsters are going to hit the ground!!!

Michael

[Ridgerunner]

Maybe some monster blisters, hopefully it is a little cooler up there for you guys, either way I can't wait to see the pics and hear the stories when you get back, I'll be wishing I was up there, thats for sure.

[Ellensburg]

Maybe some monster blisters, hopefully it is a little cooler up there for you guys, either way I can't wait to see the pics and hear the stories when you get back, I'll be wishing I was up there, thats for sure.

I hiked for like half a mile yesterday and started gettin a blister. Im gonna have to wear bigger socks for 12 miles . I don't think im ready to go that far at all but i'll have to man up and do it haha. It will be worth it once im all set up.

[klikboom]

i did an 8miler in august and got some bad heel blisters. So i took my boots to a boot fitter in Seattle, and he fixed up the heel by rolling it out a little ($30) and now I've done a 10mile, 14mile, and climbed Mt St Helens in the boots and haven't got any blisters again. You may want to think about it.

Also bring some moleskin and apply in affected area as soon as you start feeling the rubbing. Oh another trick that I've been using is a nice liner sock under my main sock. The 2 socks help transfer the slipping motion to between the socks and not to your skin. ive used the 2 socks in 70-80deg weather and my feet stay fairly cool for gore tex boots.

Good luck, i'll be up in the area this weekend and next weekend.

AAron

[Ellensburg]

i did an 8miler in august and got some bad heel blisters. So i took my boots to a boot fitter in Seattle, and he fixed up the heel by rolling it out a little ($30) and now I've done a 10mile, 14mile, and climbed Mt St Helens in the boots and haven't got any blisters again. You may want to think about it.

Also bring some moleskin and apply in affected area as soon as you start feeling the rubbing. Oh another trick that I've been using is a nice liner sock under my main sock. The 2 socks help transfer the slipping motion to between the socks and not to your skin. ive used the 2 socks in 70-80deg weather and my feet stay fairly cool for gore tex boots.

Good luck, i'll be up in the area this weekend and next weekend.

AAron

Where do u find moleskin? and what is it exactly?

[MichaelJ]

Oh c'mon you ameatures!  All you go to do is take a roll of athletic tape, and BEFORE you start hiking put a small 2 1/2" section on your heel (make sure to put it on nice and straight) then put you sock over it.  Once your foot is in the boot the tape stays in place really well and I guarantee you no blisters...  Anywhere you start to get blisters just put a piece of tape over it.  Works like a charm...

Michael

[klikboom]

moleskin is like a fuzzy piece of tape, does the same thing (but in a less manly way) that Michael is referring to using athletic tape. You can pick it up at walgreens or any pharmacy type place.

[Ellensburg]

moleskin is like a fuzzy piece of tape, does the same thing (but in a less manly way) that Michael is referring to using athletic tape. You can pick it up at walgreens or any pharmacy type place.

well i will one-up both of u... Duct tape with super glue for me....

[Wea300mag]

MichaelJ, you shouldn't have posted this last pic, I know where it is and I see a big buck in the lower right corner.

[MichaelJ]

MichaelJ, you shouldn't have posted this last pic, I know where it is and I see a big buck in the lower right corner.

Yep you caught me! haha its in the GPW and sorry but the bucks are center in the frame... right on that bare finger where the rocks come down....   

Michael

[shag]

Be safe guys!  Hunt hard and good luck!

[FireMedic]

Good luck to all of you... I'm also headed up to the GPW... Saw a monster during scouting, hope he's still up there.  It's a 12 mile hike, so i hope i'm packing something out to make it worth the trip.  Hopefully it's cooler up high, and hopefully the mesquitos are gone.(they made for an unpleasent scouting trip in August)

cool, how big of deer did u see?

A big 4+ point, i would say close to 28 wide, and a lot taller rack then it was wide, still in the velvet, so of course it looked bigger then it probably actually is.  I'll have to shot it, then i can give you a score on it. 

[zackmioli]

good luck to all of you and be safe! youre all much more ambitious than i am! haha. one day i will head out on a high hunt!!

[PacificNWhunter]

Hope you all tag out and get back soon with some pictures!! I'll be headed out to high ground for general..can't wait.

[crabcreekhunter]

WOW... I have the fever to head up high like I do every year but stuck out here in Virginia at school and with baseball and all don't have a chance to go this year but wishing everybody good luck and just trying to live the high hunt through my dad who is heading up solo to our honey hole and hopefully get my fill through everybody else's photos and stories!   

[MichaelJ]

It's all good man, you'll get plenty of pics for sure!

Michael
PS: check out page 9 of The Bucklucky thread on the elk forum... 

Michael

[Redmist]

Crabcreekhunter....wish you were hiking up with me also.  Keep working hard at your baseball.  All of us on this board have the opportunity to hunt, but very few of us, if any of us have had, and will never have the opportunity to play Division 1.  I've never, nor will ever hit GrandSlams or saw-off batters with 90+ gassers.  That's got to be one hell of a good feeling.  I'll try to knock the "RedMist" out the backside of a big buck for you this week.  You just smack the "RedMist" off those baseballs, and throw "DeadRed".  I've been living a part of my life through you for a long time. Life is good.  Life with hunting and baseball is great. I'll head in Sunday.  Come out only to restock food and head back in until the job is done.  I gonna try to take the mound and close this game with my best pitch.  It's called a "TUSKER", and it ain't no meatball.  Dad

[MichaelJ]

Crabcreekhunter....wish you were hiking up with me also.  Keep working hard at your baseball.  All of us on this board have the opportunity to hunt, but very few of us, if any of us have had, and will never have the opportunity to play Division 1.  I've never, nor will ever hit GrandSlams or saw-off batters with 90+ gassers.  That's got to be one hell of a good feeling.  I'll try to knock the "RedMist" out the backside of a big buck for you this week.  You just smack the "RedMist" off those baseballs, and throw "DeadRed".  I've been living a part of my life through you for a long time. Life is good.  Life with hunting and baseball is great. I'll head in Sunday.  Come out only to restock food and head back in until the job is done.  I gonna try to take the mound and close this game with my best pitch.  It's called a "TUSKER", and it ain't no meatball.  Dad

Zane, you couldn't get no better motivation than that... ooh ah man keep at it...

Michael

[crabcreekhunter]

Hey dad.. thanks for the post.. wish you luck up there.. I know where your headed but let me know if your plans change at all so somebody knows where your at.. I know you will put something down as we have every year on opening day.. but make it good so when you kill yourself on the pack out it wont be for something we already have.. hahaa.. that one buck should be back and be real good this year be nice if you could put him down.. well.. I sent you and mom an email tonight hope all is well at home.. hunt safe and have fun these next few days and don't go using any trees as a spear/pole-vault and impailing yourself anymore! 

[crabcreekhunter]

Michael, Looked at that bull.. congrats to the hunter.. looks like one heck of an animal!  Good luck and safe hunting up there to you and your brother!

[MichaelJ]

Hell ya Zane I'm curious as to what ur dad drops! I'm expecting pics by the time we leave Redmist! lol you guys have had great luck in the past I'm sure we won't be dissapointed!!!

And Zane, ya it was awesome to be involed in that pack out!   Wasn't there for the hunt but felt like I was!

Michael