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Title: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2012, 07:38:10 PM: Finally got my arse in gear and am ready for my first outing. Truck is packed, trigger lock is off the rifle, correct ammo packed, a few Gatorades, a new book, and some quick blind making material. I'm heading up to a little spot that is going to have about 40 yards max range on a shot. My plan is to sit, wait, watch, and do some calling. I've double checked my license, tag, knives, headlight, rope, and plenty of TP. Got my bike in the FJ, got my game cart and a tarp as well. My plan is to shoot the furry beast with my .308 and have a DRT bear. Get it cleaned out and maybe even game bagged to keep the bugs off. Then, bike back to the truck, grap my game cart, head back up and load him on, then back to the truck. I'll skin him tomorrow night, qtr, halve, whatever it takes to get him into a cooler with some ice for overnight. To the butcher I'll go on Thursaday on my lunch.

Now all I need is a bear.

Wish me luck!
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Post by: seth30 on August 14, 2012, 07:40:05 PM: Good luck! Make sure to pack a ton of water, I went out this morning with a fellow HUNTWA member and we were sweating buckets by 0800.
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Post by: jrebel on August 14, 2012, 07:43:32 PM: Good luck...hope you nail one of those furry little buggers. If I remember right this would be your first, as it was mine this last friday, if you connect it will be all you think about for days. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2012, 07:51:40 PM: Yep. Looking for my first. Had a shot on one last year....DRock and I called him Little Fatty. Had a big bow close with my bow but needed him another 10 or 15 yards closer. Got my Gatorade packed. Thanks for the well wishes.
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Post by: runamuk on August 14, 2012, 07:55:44 PM: :tup: luck
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Post by: Huntbear on August 14, 2012, 07:58:26 PM: Good luck.. remember your camera???? :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2012, 08:04:06 PM: Will do. With the glory of the smartphone I'll probably be online as well.
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Post by: Cap.Silver on August 14, 2012, 08:29:14 PM: good luck h20 ,keep us posted .....unfortunately I have to work ,but I like your idea of heading out during the week :chuckle:
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Post by: dscubame on August 14, 2012, 08:31:39 PM: Go get em
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Post by: crazysccrmd on August 14, 2012, 08:48:09 PM: I'm all packed up and don't even leave until Thursday.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 14, 2012, 08:48:10 PM: Where you going ? I'm packed up and headed to the Loomis/Okanogan/Winthrop area. I might motel it because I'm alone and vulnerable to single women in the woods............ :chuckle:
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: seth30 on August 14, 2012, 08:55:08 PM: Quote from: crazysccrmd on August 14, 2012, 08:48:09 PM
I'm all packed up and don't even leave until Thursday.
:yeah:
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 14, 2012, 09:04:57 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 14, 2012, 08:48:10 PM
Where you going ? I'm packed up and headed to the Loomis/Okanogan/Winthrop area. I might motel it because I'm alone and vulnerable to single women in the woods............ :chuckle:

I believe there is a fire north of Winthrop now. Fairly small, but you should be aware of it. FYI... http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3133/ (http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3133/)
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Post by: MatthewHunter98 on August 14, 2012, 09:08:39 PM: sounds like a great plan :tup: Hope to see some pictures of the furry animal!
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Post by: grizzlyadams on August 14, 2012, 09:49:09 PM: Good luck to you guys. Wish I had the funds this year to make it out for more than just a day hunt here and there this year for bear. Saving my $$ and time off for deer and elk this year
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Post by: Ripper on August 14, 2012, 09:56:50 PM: Good Luck H2O, have you seen anything on your game camera? Maybe I'll hike in around 7:00 to check on you! :yike: :chuckle: My dr did clear me to ride my bike. I was thinking of going out in your area for a ride since it's mostly flat, but If I do I'll stay clear of your spot.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2012, 09:59:53 PM: Take a look at my bear and flamingo thread in the cam section....
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 06:45:26 AM: Good luck to you.
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Post by: Russ McDonald on August 15, 2012, 06:59:16 AM: Good luck!!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 15, 2012, 07:06:02 AM: Go get em H20... I hope they do not start closing sheet down do to fire closures .....but it is feeling alot like hunting now ...just the smell in the air - hearing elk bugles and seeing velvet come off is getting me a little pumped up ! Good luck ! :tup:
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 07:16:57 AM: Thanks....just have to get through the work day then I'm getting after it. Planning on hitting a new to me spot on Friday after work. Fellow site member gave me a little direction on some promising area.
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Post by: saylean on August 15, 2012, 08:59:42 AM: Dont forget some water and shorts! :chuckle:

Good luck man. Insect repellent?
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 09:07:02 AM: Insect repellent...check.
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Post by: whackmaster on August 15, 2012, 09:08:28 AM: good luck
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 09:09:29 AM: Only 9 am and I'm watching the clock.
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 10:08:53 AM: Those flamingos might be considered baiting :chuckle:.
I'm excited to hear after the hunt report. If you get one I would like to help even if it's just when you process it. I have only seen one bear processed and it was me telling my buddy how to do it from the tips I had read on this site.
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 10:11:13 AM: Right on....if and when I do bag one I'll post up probably needeing an extra pair of hands in the field. I'm confident I can gett the knife work done and him loaded up and back to the truck. Worst part may be trying to load it myself. We can have a skinning get together in my garage. I'm out of beer so somebody will have to stop at the quick mart and grab a sixer. While they are there they could even get some for themselves!
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Post by: pat riotic on August 15, 2012, 10:15:47 AM: good luck :tup:
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 10:24:23 AM: I can do better then a sixer. I home brew so I have a five gallon keg ready :tup:
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 10:29:23 AM: HOMEBREW!

How am I just now learning this?

Is is 4 yet?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 01:26:28 PM: Why did you wait 2 weeks before you started hunting?
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 01:34:07 PM: Lazy. Busy crabbing. Hanging with my boy. Waiting for the itch to overtake me. Probably just lazy. Spent a lot of time on the boat.
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 01:36:54 PM: You'll probably kill one first day out.
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 01:38:25 PM: We'll see. If I have a shot this evening it will be fairly close....I'll be looking for DRT both shoulder or head shot.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 01:49:12 PM: You got my number if you need help packing one out.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 01:56:25 PM: Yep.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:03:29 PM: 2 hours untill I leave work

3 hours until I'm in my spot
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 02:22:21 PM: Almost sounds like your going out on a first date? ;)
Title: Re: Excited....all packed and ready for tomorrow
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:23:50 PM: Getting lucky is getting lucky. You just never know!
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 02:24:54 PM: Better take protection then. :yike:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:28:54 PM: I shall......Marlin .308 Express.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 02:29:25 PM: Maybe goldeneye's a litter jealous :chuckle:
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 02:45:58 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on August 15, 2012, 02:29:25 PM
Maybe goldeneye's a litter jealous :chuckle:

Not in the least. Not for yogi's. Bulls, bucks, or ducks is another story. I am happy for H20. Hoping he get's his first.
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Post by: Skillet on August 15, 2012, 02:54:04 PM: Good luck man. Don't forget to call D-Rock if you need help packing one out :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:59:21 PM: IF I connect I'm calling a whole bunch of ya! Even if it is just to say I got one.
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 03:26:16 PM: Your going up to C-Post, right?
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 03:27:21 PM: Yep. See what kind of shape my flamingos are in.
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 03:32:28 PM: Never thought of using them as decoys. Did you apply doughnut scent to them?
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 03:36:41 PM: Nope...no scent. The pink really seems to anger them without needing to dope them. I hope they leave my FJ alone!
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 03:38:23 PM: LOL, taking the "Hello Kitty" gun up with you? That'd suck if an old boar got busy with your FJ...
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 03:46:42 PM: 15 minutes left in my work day........
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Post by: crazysccrmd on August 15, 2012, 03:49:31 PM: You're serious about the flamingos? Like the white trash trailer park type?
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 03:50:12 PM: Quote from: crazysccrmd on August 15, 2012, 03:49:31 PM
You're serious about the flamingos? Like the white trash trailer park type?

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=102952.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=102952.0)
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 03:51:29 PM: Yes. Very serious. They are my bear decoys. Goldeneye linked my thread.........
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 07:10:45 PM: On stand....no action....doing a little calling......f'ing bugs.....
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 07:12:55 PM: atleast with how thick it is you should be able to hear the bears way before you see them
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 07:15:21 PM: Pink Flamingo's aren't working? Thought that was your key to success?

Flies are biting you huh? Been there...
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 07:23:17 PM: Calling til 8.....slow hunting out towards dark.
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2012, 07:27:21 PM: Gotta tell you. The beer I'm sipping on right now, tastes real good and is refreshing. The A/C isn't feeling bad either...

Good luck h20!
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 07:27:45 PM: I would think that you would prob see some yotes
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 07:55:17 PM: Not seeing anything.....goofy birds squaking at my calling is about it.
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Post by: Kain on August 15, 2012, 08:17:16 PM: Im gonna head up Friday even though it is way to hot. Get some scouting done and maybe call uphill from the truck. Maybe I will blast a yote or something. :dunno: Better than being home and doing chores. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 09:39:04 PM: Home safe and sound. No bears. Good to be out.
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 09:42:08 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 09:39:04 PM
Home safe and sound. No bears. Good to be out.

I was at home all day so I was checking all day to see if ya got one :tup:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2012, 06:07:41 AM: No bears for me last night. I thought for sure you would kill one.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 16, 2012, 06:19:49 AM: Zip for me as well. Got reports of them near Buzzaed Lake and Rock Creek campground near Omak. Saw some nice muley bucks.
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Post by: Ripper on August 16, 2012, 03:59:38 PM: Better luck next time Bro. I'll be out and about on Sunday. I plan on hunting dawn to dusk. It's supposed to cool down to low 70's. I hope it really does.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 16, 2012, 04:02:18 PM: Brother in law is trying to get out tomorrow. I'm booked Sunday but may be alble to get out for a hunt Sat morning. My problem is I'm commited to date night early afternoon so if....IF....I shot something I'd be pressed for time. Sunday I'll be out crabbing and have a big bbq with the family planned.