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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: saylean on August 29, 2012, 11:30:09 PM

Title: Its getting close!
Post by: saylean on August 29, 2012, 11:30:09 PM: Archery elk hunters! Its on next week!

My hunting partner is already up where we go, I had 40 elk at my blind this evening evidently....anyone else getting ansy?! :tup:
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Post by: ellensburgpo on August 29, 2012, 11:36:03 PM: Very much so. Three more days of work then I have the entire season off. First bull tag in my pocket. Getting hard to concentrate on anything else...
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Post by: thefirefighter on August 29, 2012, 11:39:54 PM: I was just thinking the same thing! I am headed over sunday but I work 48hrs starting opening day which kind of sucks but oh well....luckily I work in Yakima so it is close to where we will be hunting.
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Post by: rebal69972 on August 30, 2012, 02:58:48 AM: I'm leaving for camp here in a few hours. Haven't been able to sleep al night :bash: :bash: :bash:
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 30, 2012, 05:08:35 AM: Going crazy ! Head to camp tommorow in the am. Scout four days and bull down by 8 on the opener. Good luck to all with the same addiction for hunting as me
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Post by: jpharcher on August 30, 2012, 07:01:43 AM: Leaving very early sat morning, will be ther for the entire season!
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Post by: dreamingbig on August 30, 2012, 07:33:58 AM: I don't get to leave for a week from today but then I will be there for the last 10 days of the season.
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Post by: CavemantheHunter on August 30, 2012, 07:41:01 AM: Leaving Sunday and will get to hunt the entire first week!
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Post by: Mfowl on August 30, 2012, 08:09:54 AM: Good luck guys! I don't get a crack until Oct. 1, but then I'll get my 10 days.
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Post by: Buschingc on August 30, 2012, 08:18:22 AM: Leaving Sunday after work and gonna be in the woods for the entire season as well.. First any bull tag in my hand.. Cant Wait!! Its all Ive been thinking about since the drawing results..
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Post by: coachcw on August 30, 2012, 08:26:05 AM: hopes are hi for everyone , rember the game changes when its for real .
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Post by: Thefisherman83 on August 30, 2012, 08:28:44 AM: Going crazy, last day at work today haven't really been here for the last couple. I have the whole early season off. Good luck everyone!
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Post by: et1702 on August 30, 2012, 09:01:28 AM: I'm dying to get outta here. Have to entertain Corp types from head office this morning and then I can get some real work done this afternoon. Buddy is going up this afternoon or first thing tomorrow. I will be up there tomorrow evening or Saturday morning! Then in the woods for three weeks, 1/2 here in WA and 1/2 in New Mexico! Bull tags for both places!

ET
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Post by: zackmioli on August 30, 2012, 09:16:46 AM: leaving for camp on saturday, will be up there for the whole season. cant wait to get out!
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Post by: Griz231 on August 30, 2012, 09:28:38 AM: Quote from: jpharcher on August 30, 2012, 07:01:43 AM
Leaving very early sat morning, will be ther for the entire season!
:yeah:
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Post by: Eagle eye on August 30, 2012, 09:38:31 AM: Partners are setting up the wall tents today, I gotta work today and tomorrow. I'll head up Sunday with my 8 year old boy and hunt dear Sunday and Monday with him, then momma comes and picks him up and it's game time for the rest of Elk season! He woke me up this morning saying dad we only have 3 days till we go!! That made my day!!
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Post by: firedog on August 30, 2012, 10:01:27 AM: I am leaving sunday also, will be there all season. My 8 year old will come up fri afternoon of the first weekend to hunt till sunday with me. Those are the best days every season, this will be his fourth in the woods hunting with me.
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Post by: AKBowman on August 30, 2012, 01:22:45 PM: Quote from: dreamingbig on August 30, 2012, 07:33:58 AM
I don't get to leave for a week from today but then I will be there for the last 10 days of the season.

X2 on that
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Post by: Tony on August 30, 2012, 01:40:02 PM: Leaving Saturday for the whole season.
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Post by: jechicdr on August 30, 2012, 03:27:40 PM: I'm on call this weekend until Saturday 5 pm. Will probably leave Monday morning. Be out the whole season.
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Post by: johnr060 on August 30, 2012, 03:46:32 PM: Heading out monday morning and be gone all season. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Recurve-Elk on August 30, 2012, 06:33:09 PM: Quote from: zackmioli on August 30, 2012, 09:16:46 AM
leaving for camp on saturday, will be up there for the whole season. cant wait to get out!

Same 8)
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 30, 2012, 10:12:27 PM: Im heading over Sunday morning early. Only one more day of work then packing all day Saturday.
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Post by: zackmioli on August 30, 2012, 10:50:12 PM: ill be at kidd valley campground and hunting the winston unit. drive a red dodge ram 1500 with a matching canopy. if ya see me say hello! :hello:
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on August 31, 2012, 06:25:14 AM: :IBCOOL: :tup: I'm packing now and leaving by ten if I get pics or video in my scouting I'll post. Good luck and shoot straight!!!
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Post by: dreamingbig on August 31, 2012, 06:53:53 AM: My backpack is 100% packed and I am not leaving until Sept 6th. Ready? You bet!!!!
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Post by: snarkybull on August 31, 2012, 07:07:28 AM: haven't packed diddly squat yet. just trying to survive 4 more freaking days. :drool:

of course, packing is easier when all i need is a daybag. and my bow.
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Post by: CavemantheHunter on August 31, 2012, 07:29:37 AM: I'll be camping out in the Lewis River Unit somewhere by Climber's Bivouac area. Will have a black F150 with elkoholic and trigger time decals, as well as a red Chevy duelly with camper. If any of you see me, stop on in!
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Post by: saylean on August 31, 2012, 08:43:50 AM: Quote from: dreamingbig on August 31, 2012, 06:53:53 AM
My backpack is 100% packed and I am not leaving until Sept 6th. Ready? You bet!!!!

Nice. :tup: :chuckle: