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Here we are 4 days out!
« on: August 27, 2017, 10:29:27 AM »
In January of 2017 I was asked if I wanted to hunt Idaho for bull elk.  By now, I am sure you have guessed we are now 4 days out and my head is racing. 
It has been 8 years 8 months and 15 days since I lost my dad in a hunting accident.  He was the one that developed my love for the outdoors, and chasing elk, deer, upland game and waterfowl but this year feels different.  Something inside me knows a dream is playing out in real life.  I have gotta say I have got to be one of the luckiest guys out there in terms of hunting buddies.
I know we all know D-rock, his dad lost his battle to cancer last year during early elk season.  Since we met during late elk season almost 5 years ago I have been lucky enough to have him as a friend, hunting buddy, and quite honestly a brother.  17 days in Idaho chasing elk is going to be an interesting one and I think him and I both feel a little added pressure this year!
In hopes we get it done, here is to Dick and Glenn!  Guide us, for you are the ones that taught us!
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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2017, 10:37:22 AM »
Good luck you guys!! Get-r-done!!  :tup:

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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2017, 11:09:14 AM »
Good luck man!    Can't wait to see what you drum up.  :tup:
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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2017, 11:37:27 AM »
Good luck you guys on your hunt! What unit you guys hunting?


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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2017, 12:02:19 PM »
Good luck you guys on your hunt! What unit you guys hunting?

We will be hunting the McCall area.

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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2017, 12:05:00 PM »
Good luck guys, looking forward to your stories when you get back!!
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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2017, 12:20:45 PM »
Good luck guys. Take a ton of pics and make those memories.


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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2017, 01:54:54 PM »
Wishing you guy's all the best  :tup:
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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2017, 04:04:03 PM »
Looking forward to hearing how this goes.  I wish you both all the best in a memory filled hunt.
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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2017, 06:43:13 AM »
Sounds like the makings of a great trip. Good luck to you both, cant wait to hear how it all goes.

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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2017, 02:24:35 PM »
I have never hunted in the McCall area, but I have heard there is some great elk around there.  Good luck!

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Re: Here we are 4 days out!
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2017, 02:27:40 PM »
Good luck to you both.  May you make some memories to last a lifetime.
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