rookie elk hunter in camp this year.

[Elkrunner]

pics???

[dreamingbig]

Why did they quit already?  Still 4 days left!

[D-Rock425]

Why did they quit already?  Still 4 days left!

something about its to hard and the rain or something.  No  cable TV was also a problem

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Well the rookies failed to convert on elk but they did accomplish one goal of mine they packed out me elk

They must serve there apprenticeship properly.

[luvmystang67]

D-Rock shot a baby that I let pass 30 minutes before.  I could've packed out both hind quarters at the same time, but I didn't want to embarrass him in front of the "non rookies" in camp.

As far as this rookie's status goes, I've never seen a TV in camp prior to this season... and I had to work this week...

On a positive note, that elk should be tender and succulent and the hide will look good, spots and all.

[h20hunter]

Yeah...what he said. We simply didn't want D to look bad........

[D-Rock425]

Whatever boys I'm a straight up elk killing ninja.

[Elkrunner]

If it's brown it's down baby!!!

[D-Rock425]

I waited 4 days for you guys to kill one before I had to take matters into my own hands.  I could've killed that cow I drew on opening day but I thought to myself WWTD.

[WWTD]

T would not have shot one with spots.  The "if its brown its down" fails to apply to your elk with WHITE spots...

in WWTD land, "if its brown with white spots its down" is not a valid rule to live by, as spotted owls fall into that category (as well as calf elk) and the only people who can shoot those are the feds...

[h20hunter]

Whatever boys I'm a straight up elk killing ninja.

Yep...I will agree...you are the elk ninja......

I enjoyed camp. I wanted to get a few things done. I wanted to draw my bow on a legal animal. Granted, it was first day of elk season and it was a bear but it was fun. He walked in along a blow down, stood at the end of the log dead on a 40 yards facing me, spun on a dime, and walked away on the same log. He never offered a broadside target but it was exciting to draw on a bear regardless. I wanted to get out a bit and explore and learn the area. Done. D-Rock has talked about the area for some time and it shows that it takes years to learn even small parts of it. I took it pretty easy on the exploring the first day or two and then got out and about a bit. Some rugged up and down, open grassy meadows, dark nasty timber, and open old growth. I wanted to help pack out an elk. Done. D-Rock shot his cow in a perfect place for a rookie to get hands on expereince and understand that these are not deer. They are deceptively big even for a cow. When shooting one down in a hole it takes a team to effeciently skin, qtr, and pack out. I carried the front qtrs and got the luxury of the head the last 1/3 of the way. It was as I expected. A lot of work. However, for a buddy, I'd do it again. Granted...I think once a day hauling meat is about my limit but I'd like to give it a shot.  I wanted to be part of camp and maybe get invited back. Being a trailer mooch the main thing I could bring was food, maybe some beers, pitch in where I could. With the wifes help I was able to bring some good meals that fed us pretty well. The pot pies were great, the huge lasagna was good as well....and Stangs salmon on my last night in camp was awesome. When leaving I shook a few hands and was givin the green light that I was welcome back in camp.

I sure didn't expect the weather fluctution that we had. There were some massive thunderstorms that would come and go. Huge rolling thunder and lighting that you could feel through your ribs. I caught a few extra hours of sleep midweek while the rain came to a stop. The boys headed out and I took an extra few hours in the rack. Felt great when I headed out and gave me a nice boost for the next few days. I know.....I know.....you heard......I didn't sleep in every day. Crazy.

We got to chase a masher muley, hear elk bugle in the distance as the sun come up, share a camp with good and new friends, smell some elk, see some elk, see deer every day, explore new ground, get away and hunt.

I'm looking forward to the next chance I get to join them again. You don't have to kill an elk to have a good camp....but I'd sure like to stick one next time.

[mrmoskillz]

That's cool h20 nice story and sounds like a great camp.  You still have a chance to stick one in the late season

[h20hunter]

Well....two things...I won't be able to get out late season and without D-Rock and Stang around to abuse me it just wouldn't be the same.

[D-Rock425]

 

[Buckmark]

Nice writeup H20, i dont even have a smart comment for you....