Preparing to Hunt Peaches Ridge...My Journey. Updated 9.6

[Elkfever]

I really appreciate reading these posts.  I just got home tonight from 17 days bowhunting NE OR and had the best hunt of my life, without my dad or I arrowing a bull.  Ironic...anyways, Odell, thanks for sharing your story, process and what you learned- you made a lot of valid points for the rest of us to learn from.  In my opinion, you did that tag justice with your effort. 

[Falcon]

Odell

Great post.
You learned much in your journey and you should have no regrets.
Hunting is much more then putting you tag on an animal.
Much more!!!

Your dream bull be will be there in the future and when it happens it will
Be all the sweeter!!!!!

[206dawgfan]

good work Bud.  Nothing to be ashamed of.  The cliche goes a bad day hunting is better than any day at work and it is true.  We all need to be tested some time.  Feeling defeat is not a bad thing.  Almost tasting success can be a great motivator and some times pushes us to the next gear given another opportunity.  Cant wait to hear the story about your next tag.  Great post and thanks for letting us hear it.

[iRem]

Odell

Like everyone else has indicated throughout this tread, this was very inspirational to read. While seeking advice through humility and lack of knowledge, you in no way deceived anyone in knowing what or how to hunt elk, for that my hat is off to you! The experience that you gained this season is invaluable and well documented for next season. Thanks for sharing, god has blessed you indeed.

Paul