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Offline Bob33

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Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« on: August 26, 2017, 12:42:32 PM »
I spent a few days in central Wyoming last week. It was a combination antlerless elk hunt, eclipse watch, antelope scouting, get away from Washington trip. I stayed in a cabin on a ranch southwest of Casper. It's always nice to be in Wyoming. I plan to go back in October for antelope.

Here are a few photos from the trip.

The elk:




The eclipse:

Before and during the eclipse



A three antlered elk:


Sunrises and sunsets:



Various critters:













« Last Edit: August 26, 2017, 01:00:35 PM by Bob33 »
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2017, 12:53:17 PM »
 Awesome country, looks like you had a great trip. Congrats on the meat in the freezer.

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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2017, 12:55:01 PM »
Sweet photo's, looks like a heck of a trip. Congrats on the great meat in the freezer!
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2017, 12:55:09 PM »
That will be a good chunk of meat in the freezer! Congrats again and that is one of the best eclipse pictures I have seen!!!!
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2017, 01:18:57 PM »
Congrats! Looks like a heck of a summer vacation!  :tup:
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2017, 01:36:51 PM »
Looks like you had a great time, Bob. She looks like a good-sized cow as well. Congratulations.
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2017, 02:44:51 PM »
Nice job! Looks like a good time.

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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2017, 03:11:48 PM »
Looks like a great trip all around!  :tup:
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2017, 03:20:00 PM »
Very cool way to spend the Eclipse! Nice job , Bob!


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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2017, 04:19:06 PM »
One of my favorite places. 
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2017, 04:41:53 PM »
Great share, Bob.

Fantastic set of pics!
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2017, 04:51:45 PM »
Thanks for the pics.  Congrats on filling the freezer and good luck in October.
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2017, 05:33:32 PM »
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2017, 05:55:53 PM »
Great stuff, Bob. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Wyoming elk and eclipse hunt
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2017, 07:20:11 PM »
Excellent pics, thanks for sharing them with us! Looks like you had an all around great trip :tup:

 


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