Author Topic: missing opening weekend (Read 5765 times)

mtndew · « **on:** October 16, 2009, 12:48:38 AM »

First time in over thirty years, I will be staying home for the opener. My work has me on mandatory 12 hour days, and vacation is VERY difficult to get approved. I do have a couple days off a week from Monday to go help a buddy (elkaholic123) with his any bull tag. I will get to do some deer hunting next weekend while we set up his camp. I am hoping to get out for a couple hours during the week in the mornings (I am working 4PM to 4:30 AM) Any one else in the same boat? PS Good luck to all you lucky SOB's that are heading out tomorrow!

Thefisherman83 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2009, 12:55:01 AM »

I also work the dreaded night shift 12 hrs. I usually get pretty lucky because we start slowing down right around hunting season

. I usually secure my vacation MONTHS in advance for the same reasons. Look on the bright side, at least your working Im sure there is a few guys that would trade their hunting seasons for a full time job with O/T in a heartbeat. Good luck getting out and filling your tags with the little time you have to hunt.

gtrplr · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2009, 05:30:36 AM »

I'm going to miss the opener as well. Sucks!! Good luck to all that are lucky enough to get out opening day!

billythekidrock · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2009, 05:48:47 AM »

Luckily I will be able to make it out on Saturday. This will be the 30th opener for me.

markts · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2009, 05:49:28 AM »

I would certainly trade hunting for a job and ot, but I feel for ya. Good luck Mark

runamuk · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2009, 05:53:54 AM »

Quote from: markts on October 16, 2009, 05:49:28 AM

I would certainly trade hunting for a job and ot, but I feel for ya. Good luck Mark

right now I agree with Mark....I am not going out for the opener my plans fell through so now I am not working or hunting Saturday

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2009, 06:01:24 AM »

Quote from: billythekidrock on October 16, 2009, 05:48:47 AM

Luckily I will be able to make it out on Saturday. This will be the 30th opener for me.

Boy your old!!!

runningboard · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2009, 06:24:20 AM »

one of the kids that work for me resigned to go back to school so until I fill the vacancy I get to cover her shift so will be working all weekend. good luck to all who do go and be safe out there!

Wyoming08 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2009, 06:58:08 AM »

I am missing this opener also for the first time in 15 years, I do have a late buck tag so that is kind of the reason why I 'm not to worried about not hunting. Its just the thought of not going.

Both my daughters have soccer games this weekend up in Seattle, and my wife left for her girls weekend yesterday...I think she did it on purpose.

But she has already said she isn't going to say anything about Elk hunting, or my late Eastside Buck hunt!!! YA RIGHT. We'll see. Good luck out there guys, this weather should have then moving all over...

KNOXY · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:00:11 PM »

Working alot at the fire house during the first season, covering for some people who have had some family emergencies. My deer season got messed up, the outfitter I payed overbooked so I got the shaft until next year, I have some time off to hunt in Novemeber and am looking to head to GMU 113 Selkirk, I live in Lacey, and looking to get a nice buck. First time hunting in WA, I know where I'm hunting elk, but I want to hunt on the East side for buck, If any body could give me some advice please shoot me an email, (I just got told 3 days ago by my outfitter that I was being rescheduled, it's my first time hunting in WA, "I'm not a lazy road hunter that doesn't scout" just got the shaft this year) trying to put some meat in the freezer for my 3 boys. Thanks

NWBREW · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:12:45 PM »

Well mtndew, Consider yourself lucky. At least you are working. I have double trouble. After working at the same place for 23 years, the plant closed it's doors. If your from Arlington than you know the place. AND I am not going out for the opener. My little girl is in high school playing soccer and I don't plan on missing any games, I'll have to wait till the late hunt. So it could be worse. Oh yea. if your work is hiring....let me know

. Otherwise just remember.....life is good and good luck when you do get out.

mtndew · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:12:53 PM »

I should clarify, not looking for sympathy, just wondering who was in the same boat. I was not able to schedule vacation due to being low seniority in my shop. HOWEVER, I just got back from my (successful) guided elk hunt in British Columbia, and I am taking my oldest son to Montana for deer and elk in November. Life is good!

mtndew · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:16:48 PM »

Yea, I know where you used to work NWBREW. Sorry to hear about that. I know quite a few people that were affected by the closure. I am blessed to have a good job in these economic times, and I know it! Good luck to you when you are able to get out hunting.

Crunchy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:17:41 PM »

Being realistic the late rifle season is so much better than the early season, so not hunting only bothers me because I want to be outdoors. But rather take three late season days to deer hunt over a week in the early season.

NWBREW · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:21:32 PM »

Quote from: Crunchy on October 16, 2009, 08:17:41 PM

Being realistic the late rifle season is so much better than the early season, so not hunting only bothers me because I want to be outdoors. But rather take three late season days to deer hunt over a week in the early season.

This is true. To be honest I have only been out one opening weekend in the last 16 years. The late hunt for whitetails is what I really love. That's when Big bucks roam, and I got the racks on the wall to prove it.

flashover52 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:50:31 PM »

For those having trouble at work, my thoughts are with you and hopes are for a speedy upturn in the economy.

I personally won't make it either as my truck suddenly began having some issues. ABS light is staying on, speedometer not working below 35 mph and the light for the overdrive on the shift lever is flashing. Don't want to risk driving out in the woods and having more issues....

Huntbear · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2009, 09:45:11 PM »

I will get out for about 1/2 a day on Sunday. Other than that, my hunting season is shot. With the new job, and mandatory overtime, I am working about 60 hours a week. Not complaining, just wishing I could be out with the guys, knocking over some animals.

Good luck to all who get out tomorrow and the rest of the season. May you have the eyes of an eagle, and shoot as straight as an arrow. GO GET EM GUYS!!!!!!!!

Oh, and remember to post TONS of pics for us that will not be making it out much if at all.

NWBREW · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:17:30 PM »

flashover....do you have a ford truck? My F150 had the same thing with the overdrive light flashing.

Wouldn't do it all the time and eventually stopped doing it.

Still don't know why.

tony04 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2009, 08:10:25 AM »

flashover52 , if its a ford, its probably your speeed sensor. if its a superduty, its usually mounted on top of your rear axle. it should be safe to drive. i know of people who kept driving theirs and it didnt hurt anything. sometimes it will go away. you can try pulling the sensor and cleaning it. or you can buy a new one from napa for like $20. i hope this helps.

im stuck workin on my house all weekend. i have a deadline to meet, and have 4 weeks to get it finished completely... first time missing the opener for me.

Blacklab · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:22:07 PM »

Yeah I'm home to. Decided last week to pass on the opener

Pretty much didn't want to deal with all the peeps. I'll hit hard after the weekend

and see what happens. GOOD LUCK ALL YOU LEAD THROWERS

Houndhunter · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:59:08 PM »

woke up with the flu fri morn, so i stayed home today. gonna try and make it out tomarrow but i doubt i'll do much. pretty *censored*ty cause this is the second time in a row this has happened to me

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2009, 02:01:38 PM »

Hope those missing it get to go out soon enough.

I missed first, last and a weekend in the middle of elk season. Wasn't too happy about it, but thats how it goes sometimes.

Al Bundy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:13:30 PM »

Looks like me and my son are going to have to wait until next year. Some things came up and money got real tight real quick.

I guess I can't really miss it when I've never done it, but some venison sure would have been nice.

Buckshot Bill · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:32:24 PM »

I'm very fortunate to have a job and too am working this weekend. Been a long time since I missed the opener but hopefully I will be able to get out later this year. Got the multi season tag and don't want to waste it. Good luck to all the guys and ladies going out this weeknd!

mulehunter · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:52:42 PM »

Bought my wife rifle tag and she changed her mind to go with girls horses ridding in wood with out me! Dang.. Maybe tomorrow or during the week

No biggie! but I end up stay home all day working on our home To get prepared for Winter Storm. What a boring day! Rainny Rainny totally UGLY! Clean Gutter, picking up all stuff around outside the house and put everything away in Garage, Shop, etc etc, for winter. Saw G.W. driving by our property and out TWICE today!

Hopefully he caught some kids!

Be safe and bring TON Pics of great hunting season!!!

Mulehunter

hard hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2009, 08:03:45 PM »

Missed Sat and will miss most of Sunday because the wifes family decided to have a girls day on Monday. Luckily got a place to stay in Coeur D'Alene. I will get an oppertunity to hunt sometime this next week over by Spokane. Now just got to find some places. I was planning on hunting here in SW Wash but with these new plans that went out the window.

Good luck to all.

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