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12 days in Idaho (pics added)
« on: September 15, 2016, 05:01:15 AM »
My old man and I are leaving Monday afternoon for Idaho elk. Plan is to be lacing up the boots early Tuesday morning for the few hour hike in to where we will be camped for the hunt. I am so stoked to chase some elk but most of all, to hopefully get my old man a bull. Not only has is been like 30 years since he killed an elk, but also that he is getting up there in age and who knows how many more back country trips we will be able to take together. I am not one to take many pictures but am going to try and put forth a solid effort to take as many photos of our trip. Just thought I would start a thread so that when I return, I can share this experience with all you guys and gals  :tup:
« Last Edit: October 02, 2016, 03:50:12 PM by vandeman17 »
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2016, 05:03:05 AM »
Good son.   :tup:
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2016, 06:46:16 AM »
Good son.   :tup:

Taking him on this trip as a retirement present. I love hearing how excited he is. Makes it all worth it!
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2016, 07:15:23 AM »
Vandeman, That an awesome thing you are doing.  Best of luck to you and your Dad.  I grow up in East Wentachee and the elk hunting around there isn't what it used to be.  I will be following this thread.

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2016, 07:40:25 AM »
Have a great hunt. Make great memories.  :tup:
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2016, 08:27:28 AM »
Good Luck! My son and I are headed over there to chase bulls and bucks on Friday. 
Hope to find this one I scouted a week ago. 

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2016, 08:33:36 AM »
Nice!  Good luck!!!!  I was over there between Priest River and Sandpoint for 4 days.  The bulls were very receptive to calling. Knock em dead!

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2016, 09:10:43 AM »
Hey Adam, go get them!  Will be an awesome trip for you and Dad.  Should be great timing.  Have fun and good luck.

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2016, 01:26:12 PM »
Good luck  :tup:
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2016, 01:50:43 PM »
awesome! 

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2016, 02:01:40 PM »
Hey Adam, go get them!  Will be an awesome trip for you and Dad.  Should be great timing.  Have fun and good luck.

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2016, 10:46:04 PM »
Best of luck....enjoy the time with the old man..you hiking into the church? ...regardless I love hunting idaho. Looking forward to the report.

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2016, 04:57:36 AM »
Best of luck....enjoy the time with the old man..you hiking into the church? ...regardless I love hunting idaho. Looking forward to the report.

Yes we are. 10 days of hunting and a day in and day out. Can't wait!
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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2016, 07:10:10 AM »
same here! doing some last minute touch ups to the camper then taking the old man down to lewis river area for a week. gl

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Re: 12 days in Idaho
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2016, 08:16:07 AM »
same here! doing some last minute touch ups to the camper then taking the old man down to lewis river area for a week. gl

You as well!
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