One month countdown for Oregon Elk hunt PICS ADDED

[vandeman17]

Have fun - been getting lots of moisture the last couple days . Had over a half inch since yesterday in the valley, looks like the Caps had been getting it pretty good. Couple small fires had torched off in there, lots of lightning.

We were hoping for some rain, then nice weather this week to keep them a bit held up and then have it cool off and cloud up the week we are there. Fingers crossed! Do you have any idea about the fires or what the weather has been like up in the caps?

[KopperBuck]

Fires were small and believe they are contained.

As far as the weather - it's been WET. I don't know exactly how much moisture they've gotten, but it's been plenty over the last few days, and have had moisture almost every week since the beginning of August.

[vandeman17]

Fires were small and believe they are contained.

As far as the weather - it's been WET. I don't know exactly how much moisture they've gotten, but it's been plenty over the last few days, and have had moisture almost every week since the beginning of August.

I think that is a good thing. I watch the weather in Baker City as one of the closest towns and it is supposed to be hot all next week and then cool down the day we get there which could be perfect!

[vandeman17]

Today is going by SO SLOW!! Leaving on Friday about lunch time and I have a feeling that these next few days at work are going to take forever. I can't stop looking at the clock and daydreaming about the hunt. COME ON FRIDAY!

[mp.hunter]

Good Luck!

[et1702]

Today is going by SO SLOW!! Leaving on Friday about lunch time and I have a feeling that these next few days at work are going to take forever. I can't stop looking at the clock and daydreaming about the hunt. COME ON FRIDAY!

Hey Adam, 

Good Luck to you and your Dad.  It should be a hunt to remember.  Wish I were going this year too!  BTW, Pete (Gasman) and Re-Pete said to say hello.  They are in my elk camp over here this year.  No luck yet.  They are still out there.  But, I had to come back to work today thru Thurs.  WIll be back out there this Fri thru Sunday.  Any luck during early archery deer over there?

Take care,

ET

[vandeman17]

Thanks! Tell Pete and Pete hi for me and that I will shoot them a message when I get back and let them know how we did.

No luck on early deer. I could have filled my doe tag a few times opening weekend but I held out because they were a ways back in and it was already very warm. Went out this Saturday and it rained on me all dang day!

You guys seeing anything  up there? Hearing anything bugling?

[KopperBuck]

Been cooler, supposed to warm some. Hopefully it's not too crunchy. Was at the southern boundary this Sunday chasing grouse. Get after them!

[et1702]

Thanks! Tell Pete and Pete hi for me and that I will shoot them a message when I get back and let them know how we did.

No luck on early deer. I could have filled my doe tag a few times opening weekend but I held out because they were a ways back in and it was already very warm. Went out this Saturday and it rained on me all dang day!

You guys seeing anything  up there? Hearing anything bugling?

Nothing.  My opening day archery elk streak is broken  .  We had six guys in camp this year and only a couple of them have had shot opportunities.  I'm heading back over on Thursday afternoon to hopefully seal the deal on my elk tag this Friday thru Sunday.  Elk have been QUIET.  I only heard one bull from my stand last week.  One of the other guys heard another one and we have had a couple on camera at night.  Hope we get more end of the season activity this weekend.

ET

[vandeman17]

Thanks! Tell Pete and Pete hi for me and that I will shoot them a message when I get back and let them know how we did.

No luck on early deer. I could have filled my doe tag a few times opening weekend but I held out because they were a ways back in and it was already very warm. Went out this Saturday and it rained on me all dang day!

You guys seeing anything  up there? Hearing anything bugling?

Nothing.  My opening day archery elk streak is broken  .  We had six guys in camp this year and only a couple of them have had shot opportunities.  I'm heading back over on Thursday afternoon to hopefully seal the deal on my elk tag this Friday thru Sunday.  Elk have been QUIET.  I only heard one bull from my stand last week.  One of the other guys heard another one and we have had a couple on camera at night.  Hope we get more end of the season activity this weekend.

ET

Hopefully this warm weather doesn't shut them up too bad. I have been watching the weather down in Oregon and it supposed to be hot there all this week and through the weekend but then cooling off by early next week. I sure hope it holds out!

[et1702]

Thanks! Tell Pete and Pete hi for me and that I will shoot them a message when I get back and let them know how we did.

No luck on early deer. I could have filled my doe tag a few times opening weekend but I held out because they were a ways back in and it was already very warm. Went out this Saturday and it rained on me all dang day!

You guys seeing anything  up there? Hearing anything bugling?

Nothing.  My opening day archery elk streak is broken  .  We had six guys in camp this year and only a couple of them have had shot opportunities.  I'm heading back over on Thursday afternoon to hopefully seal the deal on my elk tag this Friday thru Sunday.  Elk have been QUIET.  I only heard one bull from my stand last week.  One of the other guys heard another one and we have had a couple on camera at night.  Hope we get more end of the season activity this weekend.

ET

Hopefully this warm weather doesn't shut them up too bad. I have been watching the weather down in Oregon and it supposed to be hot there all this week and through the weekend but then cooling off by early next week. I sure hope it holds out!

In 2008, we had warm first couple days followed by light rain and then snow.  Be sure you take gear for all seasons.  I will bet you'll hear them talking over there, as they are just going to get more vocal.  Plus, in Oregon you get to hunt all next week!

[vandeman17]

I have everything from warm weather gear to my snow gear. I am hoping that we get some cold crisp mornings and then mild daytime temps. A little moisture mixed in there would be ok with me as long as it isn't soaking rain that lasts all week. 

[Shawn Ryan]

Glad you are getting more excited each day. You've been doing plenty of preparation all summer. If you want good weather reports try the NOAA site with the clickable map: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.079339209738094&lon=-117.1849823417142. That link should be close to where you are lodging. You can change the location on the map.

I'll be in the area north of you for 10 days. Hoping the weather cools, the wolves move out, and the bulls start bulging!

[vandeman17]

The awesome part is that my old man is WAY more excited then I am. He sounds like a little kid before Christmas every time I talk to him. I am really excited to enjoy a week with just my dad and I. He travels a lot for work and deserves a week to unwind and get away from his phone and his computer.

The weather report is looking better and better. We will be battling the full moon but maybe we can get lucky and have some cloud cover to help aid in that.

I am excited to hear how you guys do and hopefully we both come home with some elk. 

[KopperBuck]

When you're done with this PM me on your travels. I had a change of plans, got freed up from work and now I'm packing some buddies in towards Ukiah. Leaving here in a few minutes.

Take lots of pics!