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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Maverick on October 15, 2012, 03:58:27 PM

Title: Only one week until my big bull hunt!
Post by: Maverick on October 15, 2012, 03:58:27 PM: Work couldn't be slower! :bash:
But all I can think about is bull elk! Next Monday morning ill be loading my dads old 30.06 that he used to kill his big bull elk from back in '82 and ill be hiking hard in search of trophy. I have the whole elk season off if needed and hope my body can take the beating its going to get! I'm hoping it'll be a hunt ill never forget!
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Post by: buckster on October 15, 2012, 04:00:51 PM: where ya headed to special permit?
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Post by: Maverick on October 15, 2012, 04:20:39 PM: Special permit in the blues!
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Post by: washingtonmuley on October 15, 2012, 04:23:02 PM: Which one? I hunted the west wenaha with my brother last year.
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Post by: Maverick on October 15, 2012, 04:37:29 PM: Mountain view!
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Post by: hambone on October 15, 2012, 08:55:32 PM: Be picky theres some big bulls in there good luck
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Post by: Turkeyman on October 16, 2012, 05:00:55 AM: Good luck Mavrick take lots of pictures.
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Post by: Maverick on October 16, 2012, 05:36:00 AM: Thanks guys, what do you consider a big bull?
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Post by: yelp on October 16, 2012, 03:35:48 PM: Maverick..good luck. If you get in a bind go to Saddle butte trail head of grouse flats rd. That elk camp there is full of great guys that can give you some advice. I do know someone in there party did draw same permit however. If you get weather elk will come down in there from Lick Creek. Also waiting until spike season will allow you to ask spike hunters if they are seeing any big bulls and where. Be patient. Have funa nd like Turkeyman said ..take lots of pics.
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Post by: HUNT-HARD on October 16, 2012, 03:53:59 PM: Can't wait to hear your story and see pic's.
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Post by: bobcat on October 16, 2012, 04:03:20 PM: Don't forget- your "big bull" permit is also valid for a spike. :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 16, 2012, 04:07:11 PM: :yeah: :chuckle: Big bull hunt's always crack me up. Since most are any bull permits :chuckle:
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Post by: Maverick on October 16, 2012, 04:23:28 PM: But we call it a big bull permit because thats the goal! Thanks for the advice yelp! The goal is a 320 plus bull. Is that a good range or should I be aiming higher in that unit?
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Post by: coachcw on October 16, 2012, 05:43:40 PM: aim dead on out to 250 yards ! then aim higher :chuckle:
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Post by: Turkeyman on October 16, 2012, 07:16:38 PM: From what i seen during archery in there 320' is a good number.
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Post by: Maverick on October 16, 2012, 07:26:31 PM: Is there anyone else on here with the same rifle permit?
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Post by: mtman on October 16, 2012, 08:13:27 PM: 320 is a good number. When I left there were still alot that size. There will be after you leave too. Take your time and achieve your goal.
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Post by: 400out on October 20, 2012, 08:59:59 AM: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: hows the sleeping going :chuckle: try to be picky and you will do great! Good luck buddy!
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Post by: Maverick on October 21, 2012, 08:56:22 AM: Won't be able to sleep a bit tonight! All i can think of is bulls :mgun:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 21, 2012, 09:41:39 AM: Good luck on your hunt. You should be in the woods now trying to find mr. Big.. try and talk to some deer hunters too.. I am sure someone has seen something.. Monday won't come soon enough
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Post by: 400out on October 21, 2012, 09:43:21 AM: Quote from: rosscrazyelk on October 21, 2012, 09:41:39 AM
Good luck on your hunt. You should be in the woods now trying to find mr. Big.. try and talk to some deer hunters too.. I am sure someone has seen something.. Monday won't come soon enough
I think he has some family doing just that ;) Gotta love family! Good luck DJ can't wait to hear/se what you turn up :hello:
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Post by: Maverick on October 21, 2012, 10:36:03 AM: Thanks guys!