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Offline WRKG4GD

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New to Bowhunting Elk
« on: June 14, 2014, 11:27:01 AM »
[copied from http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,155234.0.html; intro there as well]

Morning, all.  New to bowhunting elk; but will be living in Western Washington area for at least the next few years  -- longer if we can get stationed here again after that!  Enjoyed reading this forum and gleaning from your experiences (and humor).

I haven’t declared whether I’m going to hunt Eastern or Western WA yet, but likely going with Western WA since my free time will be limited due the nature of my job.  Any suggestions are welcome.  I’ve heard Williams Creek is a productive GMU.  However, after talking with some locals down around Eatonville last week, it sounds like they have lots of elk out there up around Elbe Hills.   Feel free to pm me if you have any guidance that would help.

Thanks ahead of time,
Best
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Originally from the north shore of MA (no. of Boston), I grew up fishing more than hunting.   My hunting has largely been relegated to picking off lots of varmints during 6 years in the desert.   I’m presently in WA, and we’ll be moving to the Kitsap area.

I’ve been a military chaplain for 17 years, splitting my time evenly between Navy and Marine Corps.  Two of my military buddies convinced me that bowhunting was the addiction of choice.  However, being deployed the last two hunting seasons, I haven’t been able to jump in.   This year, I will be here in WA and hope to harvest some deer/elk.

After buying a PSE Drive LT (looks like we bought the same sales pitch, Darren), my goal this year is to put some good meat in the freezer; don’t need to take any trophies.   While I expect to be able to take a few days off here and there, I am looking both for mentoring and/or local advice that will help me make most efficient use out of the time I’ll have available.  Not looking to steal anyone’s secret spot(s), but willing to listen -- and willing to do some legwork if someone is generous enough to offer to link up.
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Re: New to Bowhunting Elk
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2014, 07:48:24 PM »
Do you have a hunting partner?  I recently moved to the Seattle area and plan to hunt the west side.  My sons aren't old enough to hunt with yet and my dad is hunting in Idaho this year.  I am looking for someone to go with me.

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Re: New to Bowhunting Elk
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2014, 07:51:07 PM »
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Re: New to Bowhunting Elk
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2014, 09:27:53 AM »
2Bucks: pm sent

dh98520: thanks for the link.  seems like a reasonable price for quality instruction! 
still trying to narrow down which GMU to hunt, as I'll have to travel to wherever I'll be hunting...
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage! ... The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.  Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him."  -Psalm 33:12-22

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Re: New to Bowhunting Elk
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2014, 12:04:45 PM »
dh98520:  couple replies sent to email. thx!
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage! ... The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.  Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him."  -Psalm 33:12-22

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Re: New to Bowhunting Elk
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