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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2013, 10:22:58 AM »
I have seen very few elk hit the dirt this year so far
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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2013, 01:07:28 PM »
I have seen very few elk hit the dirt this year so far

 :yeah:.


 :yeah:

My elk hit the dirt after 40 yards and 8 seconds.  He couldn't tote the heart shot.  I also saw many others with similar results.  I think the bad stories are the only ones being told.

 :yeah: Our camp had 5 elk down in 5 days. Best early season we have ever had! A lot of people are successful that don't share their stories. Sometimes I'm one of them. And like what was said before the guys that have wounded an animal are turning to the forum to get some help and tips from members. Negative comments are unacceptable in my opinion.

Due to fire closures we had a difficult time getting into our usual areas that we know very well. Like Camodup we're usually close to 50% success rate in our camp in the first couple of days. This year we only hit 25%...........it was tough hunting...but we can all look forward to the late season where we usually bring our rate up to around 75% or so.......
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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2013, 11:46:53 AM »
Had to come home due to food poisoning Tuesday, just now getting on my feet.  I would say this has been a messed up elk season.

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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2013, 08:29:53 PM »
Why is there 3 tags and one hunter? What happened to the other tags? :dunno: please explain. I don't understand. Did I muss something...
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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2013, 08:37:12 PM »
Why is there 3 tags and one hunter? What happened to the other tags? :dunno: please explain. I don't understand. Did I muss something...

He's saying that anti-hunters could have bought the tags and not hunted to protect the elk.

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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2013, 08:38:47 PM »
Only thing messed up in our parts has been how long it's taken for the bulls to start talking!  Just the last few days of the season they've seemed vocal.  Guys I know were 2 for 4 on bulls, the other two passed plenty of shots on cows holding for bulls, but no dice.  Still have the late season for cows though.

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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2013, 08:54:10 PM »
Thanks! I understand. Stupid hippies. Just more bigger elk for next year. :tup: still sucks though :'(
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Re: Messed up elk season or what ??
« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2013, 08:54:49 PM »
I have seen many elk hit the dirt this year so far

 :yeah:.
:yeah:

My elk hit the dirt after 40 yards and 8 seconds.  He couldn't tote the heart shot.  I also saw many others with similar results.  I think the bad stories are the only ones being told.
the two we killed in camp this year did the same thing. Dead on their feet. I heard mine takeits last breath as did my buddy.
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