Author Topic: The smell of fall (Read 6305 times)

boneaddict · « **on:** August 11, 2009, 04:47:44 PM »

OH MY GOD. I love the first rain in the late summer. The temps felt like fall yesterday, cool in the shade but hot in the sun. That dry end of summer feel, then this rain right now. i wrote about this last year. I seriously could get high off this smell. hmmmmmmmmmmm The elk hunters ought to be happy as hell having this rain hit the ground. All those wallows will be prime in about a week.

WAPITIHUNTER · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2009, 05:28:06 PM »

You know it. I almost had an org..... when it started raining. Not really but you all know how it is. When your entire hunt hinges on the timber co's keeping their gates open. Felt pretty darn good to see it rain. Come on rain. In fact it is raining still at my place.

ThePascoKid · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:09:01 PM »

I've definitely noticed a little something in the air with these cooler temps, even in the Tri-City's. From here on out my production at work is going to suffer, oh well.

rasbo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:31:41 PM »

this morning was a good feeling..lips will be curling before long

Crowns · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:55:34 PM »

I was up in the mountains yesterday evening at around 5,500 feet. Definately cooled off tons and I had fog rolling in and out of the berry fields. Huckleberry bushes were starting to turn colors. Felt great. Wont be long before the bears are moving 24/7 and the Bulls start getting territorial. Love it.

cabin308 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2009, 07:50:58 PM »

Last thursday and friday it rained over an inch and a half at our Idaho place. Man was that ever welcome! I saw where the Salmon River in Idaho was flowing about 6500cfs on Aug 6 and by Aug 8 it spiked up to about 9300cfs after those thunderstorms that blew through! Should be some good late season kayaking/rafting this weekend.

We are much farther north near Bovill but still that 1.5+" sure wet the woods and smelled great.

dreamingbig · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:40:40 PM »

I love that smell as well! I was above 5000 feet this weekend and it definitely felt and smelled like fall. Here is a few pictures illustrating the weather (I apologize for the photo quality). We also happened to run into 4 elk (2 at 8:45am and 2 at 10:45am) and they were all out feeding enjoying the break in the weather.

SHANE(WA) · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2009, 03:20:28 AM »

Cooler weather on its way here this week, 60's friday

ICEMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2009, 06:26:06 AM »

Thank the lord!

georgia redneck · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:36:22 AM »

liquid sunshine

couldn't come at a better time the woods around here were pretty dry.....come on rain

boneaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:39:24 AM »

It certainly helps put a damper on fire season and makes it unlikely for September closures.

Armadillo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:40:43 AM »

Its about time! just need more of it so the ground can get spongy

colockumelk · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2009, 05:10:43 PM »

I love the rain and cool temps for my elk hunting. But the rain sucks for my sage brush mule deer hunting. For that I want hot temps and lots of sunshine. Deer gotta go to the two water holes in the area more often. Instead right now there's about 50 of them.

I'm an elk hunter first and foremost so bring on the rain and cool temps

westsideoutdoorsman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2009, 03:59:32 PM »

happy days are here again!

bucklucky · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2009, 04:04:59 PM »

Watched a real nice public land 5x5 hearding around the cows last night

I'm getting the itch!

guardian · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2009, 08:29:04 AM »

It's in the air. Game on.

boneaddict · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2009, 08:31:38 AM »

40 at my house night before last and 39 last night. Good stuff.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2009, 08:38:20 AM »

yippie

runamuk · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2009, 08:40:40 AM »

Well I've got alder leaves in the driveway

and its definitely cooler in the evening also noticed the vine maples are starting to turn......I love fall its always been my favorite season....

huntnphool · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2009, 10:11:24 AM »

Quote

I've definitely noticed a little something in the air with these cooler temps,

Don't turn the A/C off yet, another hot one coming next week they say.

HUNT · « **Reply #20 on:** August 15, 2009, 05:53:06 PM »

It sure smelled like fall waking up on the mountain this morning.... The fog was rolling in and out.

alanger · « **Reply #21 on:** August 16, 2009, 08:18:46 AM »

we went salmon fishing and slept on the boat so we didnt have to screw with the launch in the morning. The water tempurature was warmer than the air and we got soaked from all the condensation from the two climate differences.

I smell it coming

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 16, 2009, 10:38:16 AM »

My buddy and I were discussing this yesterday. We came to the conclusion that we are starting to rut. I think we are turning into elk...

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