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Offline robertsjd

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Scouting the William O Douglas
« on: June 24, 2015, 08:58:24 AM »
Hey guys checking in on the elk page for the first time this year I got out and about with the ol lady over the weekend broke in some new hikers and explored some new and known areas for the first time and was presently surprised I spent 100% of my time above or at 5,000 ft  and was just hitting elk daily seeing things I've never seen including my very first elk shed and second elk shed 🙊 anyways first time my woman has been to this spot with me and first time ever hitting elk smelling elk hearing elk ! It was awesome we spooked a smallish heard at probably 25 yards and they took off in a quick hurry to see her face was priceless scared at first like what he heck was that ! Then the cows and calls started talking and her face lit up ! She's like all these years of hearing this on the damn tv ! I know what that sound is ! Hahaha that's a cow elk it was awesome and hilarious  we sat quietly and enjoyed the elk talk back and fourth for about 10 mins and then we moved on and she was hooked after that spotting old poop and then noticing fresher and fresher poop just catching on to everything . It was a good time ! I found the first shed it was a 5pt and about 2 hours later at 5400 ft elevation she was leading the way and she spotted a nicer 6pt shed ! She couldn't  fit her hands around it she was impressed at how large they are after all that time watching them on tv 😂😂 bottom like she had a great time which made me have an amazing time which equals an awesome time spend chasing elk and finding some sheds ! But one question for you guys out there is this scrape on the tree bear or elk ? Look at the tiny tree it's also freshly scraped ? Elk arnt rubbing for a few more months right??
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2015, 09:38:51 AM »
Sounds like you had a good memorable weekend. :tup:

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2015, 10:20:03 AM »
that's totally awesome
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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2015, 10:27:02 AM »
Nice sheds and pics. Looked like a nice hike

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2015, 10:35:44 AM »
"ol lady"?

I need you need some new spectacles. ;)

Great photos and write-up.
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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2015, 10:37:39 AM »
"ol lady"?

I need you need some new spectacles. ;)

Great photos and write-up.

 :chuckle: good one Bob.

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful place  :tup:
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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2015, 10:44:31 AM »
 :tup: Fun trip. Thanks for sharing
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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2015, 11:23:50 AM »
Haha yea I guess she's not that old lol 😉😉 it was an awesome time ! Was extremely happy she enjoyed it and had a good time too she was a trooper for sure  beautiful country as well
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2015, 09:24:50 PM »
I am pretty sure it found a match to one of those sheds earlier this year. Wish I ould of taken a picture of the shed before I sold it.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2015, 09:33:07 PM »
Looks like fun.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2015, 09:35:54 PM »
Hey dude, I've never shot an elk in the WOD wilderness area, but I've sure seen a bunch and had my fare share of chances.. Anyways, not sure where you hit it from, but PM me and I'll fill you in on a couple areas I've been to. I used to backpack up there all the time.. Cool pix btw.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2015, 08:06:42 AM »
Thanks everyone ! Pm sent as well ! Glad everyone enjoyed the pics ! I'll continue to check in and post pictures !
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2015, 05:33:46 PM »
Congrats on a great trip. And great photos

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2015, 06:26:25 AM »
Looks like an awesome trip! I too am tromping around the William O Douglas wilderness this year.

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Re: Scouting the William O Douglas
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2015, 06:26:48 AM »
Thanks everyone ! Glad you all enjoyed the write up and photos!
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

 


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