Got a ML Elk Tag and No Idea What to Do With It?

[WapitiTalk1]

Not me, you silly. My normal partner cant go this year due to his work canceling his leave (dang LEO’s). I’ve gotten my Idaho bull already but will be trying to pad my freezer a bit more with a WA ML bull, call me greedy. If one of you young bucks, newer to the elk hunting thing, would like to join me on a 6 day ML hunt and perhaps learn a bit, send me a PM. Not guaranteeing anything but I’ll be smoke-pole hunting in an area (first ever ML elk hunt for me) that I’ve traditionally got into them during stick and string hunts over the years. The only thing I’ll require is that you never hunt this spot again unless I invite you. It’ll be a minimalistic base camp...no wall tent, no fancy meals, bring your own lodging, gear, etc., and be in good enough shape to hike daily and pack meat when necessary.  RJ

[JakeLand]

West or east ? What a cool offer

[Taco280AI]

Hope you find someone that honors your spot and doesn't show up the following year with their buddies. Had it happen to me, never hunted with them again.

And great offer for someone

[TVHunts]

Wow what an offer!  I wish I was 25-30 years younger.  Some lucky hunter will be in for a treat. 

Good luck WapitiTalk1 

[WapitiTalk1]

West or east ? What a cool offer

West side. 

[elkboy]

Awesome offer! Good luck to you.  I hope your generosity finds a deserving new hunter.

[7mmfan]

I'd almost just go to learn something without a tag. If only I wasn't leaving for ID in a week and a half...

[WapitiTalk1]

I'd almost just go to learn something without a tag. If only I wasn't leaving for ID in a week and a half...

You are "more than welcome" to join me buddy.  I'm leaving on FRI to set up a small camp and will hunt SAT thru the following FRI (if needed).  If you can swing a handful of days, let me know and I'll send you the coordinates.  I do understand getting ready for your Idaho hunt though; heck, it took me days to just recover and clean/stow gear from my spud state hunt.  My WA ML hunt spot is probably about 4 1/2 hours from your ranch.  There should be some meaningful interactions between me and the elk occurring next week  .         

[Karl Blanchard]

Great offer you are more trusting than me though

[slowhand]

I love seeing this type of offer. I have done this twice before Myself. I had a great time bringing along a new hunter each time.
I gained a new hunting partner and a great friend out of it. He has been nothing but respectful of My best spot. Never brought another person there yet.
I encourage more people to do this same thing.
 

[lamrith]

This is an amazing offer from a guy that will help you and teach you something about Elk.  Having been part of his camp in ID a few years I will tell you he is a good guy to slog thru the woods with and spend time in camp with.

You got my # RJ, let me know if you are out there solo and need help packing out.  I will make sure my boots and pack are ready!

[WapitiTalk1]

Great offer you are more trusting than me though

I here ya Karl.  There will be a short but crystal clear conversation with whomever I accept to join me.  It is not the best W WA ML spot in the state I'm sure, but, it does hold elk which is all I need to get er' done.  We'll see if anybody contacts me over the next few days.  I don't have a problem hunting solo at all, but, as I get a bit longer in the tooth.... those pack outs are sure better with two than one   

[WapitiTalk1]

This is an amazing offer from a guy that will help you and teach you something about Elk.  Having been part of his camp in ID a few years I will tell you he is a good guy to slog thru the woods with and spend time in camp with.

You got my # RJ, let me know if you are out there solo and need help packing out.  I will make sure my boots and pack are ready!

Thanks Larry, I may take you up on that. 

[7mmfan]

I'd almost just go to learn something without a tag. If only I wasn't leaving for ID in a week and a half...

You are "more than welcome" to join me buddy.  I'm leaving on FRI to set up a small camp and will hunt SAT thru the following FRI (if needed).  If you can swing a handful of days, let me know and I'll send you the coordinates.  I do understand getting ready for your Idaho hunt though; heck, it took me days to just recover and clean/stow gear from my spud state hunt.  My WA ML hunt spot is probably about 4 1/2 hours from your ranch.  There should be some meaningful interactions between me and the elk occurring next week  .         

Thanks for the offer. The Mrs. wouldn't be very happy with me if I was gone that much. Good luck and keep your powder dry!

[WapitiTalk1]

Ha, I understand that 7MM. 

[WapitiTalk1]

Offer closed. I’ve got somebody joining me (ya, it’s a stinky Hunt WA guy). 

[pd]

Offer closed. I’ve got somebody joining me (ya, it’s a stinky Hunt WA guy).

What are you saying?  You’re not stinky??

[WapitiTalk1]

Offer closed. I’ve got somebody joining me (ya, it’s a stinky Hunt WA guy).

What are you saying?  You’re not stinky??

Never, even after dressing an elk and multiple pack trips out, I’m like a daisy in the morning  . Where the heck have you been? 

[pd]

Offer closed. I’ve got somebody joining me (ya, it’s a stinky Hunt WA guy).

What are you saying?  You’re not stinky??

Living the good life, you know how it is!

I am going ML hunting for the first time ever this weekend with my SIL. Very much looking forward to it. Good luck, kind sir!

Never, even after dressing an elk and multiple pack trips out, I’m like a daisy in the morning  . Where the heck have you been?

[WapitiTalk1]

You too old friend. How are them pups doing?

[pd]

You too old friend. How are them pups doing?

Those Borders are a PITA.  They follow me everywhere.

Boy, would I love to hunt with you for 5 or 6 days.  Honestly, I would love to hunt with anybody for 5 or 6 days.

Lets see a picture of that Idahooey bull of yours.  And best of luck with your foul smelling new hunting partner.   

[ljsommer]

This is an amazing offer and if I had any vaca left I'd happily go just to learn (don't have a ML or a ML tag). Glad to see someone took you up on this and by all means let's see the outcome!

[Drewski]

Any update? How did this great offer end up?

[slowhand]

Any update? How did this great offer end up?

[WapitiTalk1]

Sorry so slow on the draw with an response. The gentleman that was supposed to swing by never made it; he got into em up north where he lives, kept after em, and knocked a dandy bull down (again, congrats Jake). I hunted only 4 days but got into them three times (yep, they were singing in my old archery spots) but no shots. Only stayed 4 days as I started enjoying a nasty stomach virus about the time I arrived at my campsite. That’s what I get for going back to work four days between my Idaho bow and Washington ML hunt; dang sick people at the job. Ive rarely ever been too sick to hunt but I sure was close to it early OCT this year. I’ll hunt local for late ML but will be back up to the same area come early ML next year