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Offline STIKNSTRINGBOW

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West Side Muzzleloader
« on: September 05, 2018, 12:40:18 AM »
After becoming addicted to Elk hunting in the late 1970's..
I hunted with a "Black Powder" weapon, but back then we just bought a tag and hunted with what we wanted to hunt with.
We paid fI'll amount for special draws, and were refunded if not drawn..
I bought a tag every year since 1978, and hunted the season that was open.
When they made us choose weapon and season, I went with Archery.
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Season opens on the 8th of Sept.,
My shoulder hurts, and I cannot draw my bow.
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After 34 years I am not elk hunting with a bow.
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I will be hunting unit 673.
I have a camp set up, knowledge of herds, area, unit, etc...

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Wall tent with bunks available, just looking for hunters to share stories, and help packing.
My neighbor, my daughter, not sure who...
Anybody thinking about Oct. 6-12 WML?
With no idea where to go?
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You pack it out, you put it in your freezer, and I'll give you first chance on shot..
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2018, 07:23:38 AM »
Sounds like a hell of an offer, making me wish I shot a smoke-pole, unfortunately, I'm still stuck in the modern and archery world.  Even worse my work has me traveling a bit this year and it is the first year in five years I don't have the Elk Multi-Season, which based on your post would have forced me to go get that smoke pole.  I will check with a couple buddies who might be interested, but I think one still doing archery.

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2018, 10:46:25 AM »
I have multi-season elk and my hunting buddy only shoots archery.  Assuming I don't punch my tag in the few days of early archery on the East side I'll be hunting, I may reach out to join you for a few days.  I'd love to learn the West side better, especially the coastal units.  My muzzleloader is dialed in and ready to go. 

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2018, 11:37:11 AM »
Yeah, if it was just about the meat I would go shoot a local limper, but would rather hunt.
Die hard bowhunter, but have to face reality that I cannot draw my bow :(
most of my hunting partners have either passed away, or given up due to health and family issues.
On the plus side, might get some rain by October...
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2018, 10:00:03 PM »
I'd be all over this if I didn't already have 2 hunts going on this Fall.  If the offer still stands for next year, I'd love to hook up.

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2018, 10:13:00 AM »
I'll be there.   :hello:

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2018, 06:59:25 PM »
Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help  :tup:
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2018, 09:27:43 PM »
Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help  :tup:

Non-permit land for me....

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2018, 09:49:39 AM »
Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help  :tup:

Non-permit land for me....
Not hunting permit area, thanks for the offer.
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2018, 10:47:35 AM »
Good luck. If I didn't buy a modern tag this year I would've joined you for sure.

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2018, 11:02:24 AM »
Thats an incredible offer! I sent you a PM.  Still deciding between Modern and MZL. I have hunted that coastal area for a few years, no success yet in a bull!  Always nice to connect with people on here!  Thanks!
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2018, 09:38:21 PM »
Lokidog actually has been here twice with me, and willing to come for a third!
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Maybe this time will be lucky 3!
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The mountains are calling and I must go."
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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2018, 10:07:34 PM »
Wish I would have seen this sooner,I would've went. Haven't messed with my muzzle loader in years and I also have too many other things going on right now.
Not sure if you remember me but you showed me around down there a few years ago,I've been hunting down there since then but missed the last 2 yrs.good luck

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2018, 04:53:26 AM »
Not this year but I fear someday I'll have to put down the bow as well.  Already purchased and hunted the early archery season.

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Re: West Side Muzzleloader
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2018, 10:18:28 PM »
Lucky 3!

 


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