Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 10:01:12 AM
We got one raghorn in camp this year, but I got the guys on animals on all but 2 of the days out. :tup:
The one pic below of the 2 young Marines with the great big grins says it all.
I could care less if I ever shoot another elk as long as these young men have a good time and get to experience the joy of elk camp.
Semper fi.
Post by: robodad on November 14, 2012, 10:03:38 AM
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Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 10:12:48 AM
Started thinking about moving my camp to Montana for the guys instead. Though I love to be on Mt. St. Helens.
Ah well, such is life.
A good time was had by all. ;)
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 10:21:47 AM
The mountain.
My daughter on her first elk hunt
Marines being typical Marines while at a resting point while humping the 5500. ;)
Post by: Harborhunter on November 14, 2012, 10:24:14 AM
Post by: Angus on November 14, 2012, 10:25:39 AM
My only complaint is about WDFW. I have tried to get help from them with tags and access for these purple heart/disabled vets and have gotten squat.
I'm shocked.....................................................Not. Thats :bs: on the part of WDFW
Very cool what your doing :tup:
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 10:30:54 AM
Among the 7 - 4 Marine grunts, 1 Marine tanker, 1 Army reservist grunt, 1 Army Command Sgt. Major.
Pic below - watched this bull for about 10 minutes on the morning of the 12th. He gave my daughter and I a beautiful broadside shot at about 75 yards. Unfortunately, he was on the wrong side of the 7400 rd and in the Toutle unit. :rolleyes:
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 10:50:38 AM
Post by: X-Force on November 14, 2012, 10:55:14 AM
to bad wdfw isnt helping them out...
Post by: combs338 on November 14, 2012, 11:36:04 AM
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 11:37:59 AM
That is great. More pics! If you ever need donations of beer or other essentials for camp please post it up....I'd be happy to donate when able.
Thank you for the offer, but not sure if this will continue after this year.
We will see what happens with the charity organization (WWIA) I am working with as far as funding goes for this seasons camp.
Post by: RB on November 14, 2012, 11:59:53 AM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 14, 2012, 12:15:12 PM
Post by: TheFewTheProud on November 14, 2012, 12:48:40 PM
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Post by: iusmc2002 on November 14, 2012, 01:52:14 PM
It's awesome of you to take the initiative to set something like this up! :tup:
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 02:53:06 PM
If you need help with more funding, my wife has lobbied in DC for the Wounded Warrior Project and knows a couple people in that organization that might be able to help. PM me if you think she can do anything
It's awesome of you to take the initiative to set something like this up! :tup:
Thank you, I will keep that in mind for the future if need be. Gonna see how things pan out with the current group I am working with. Things have been a bit sketchy lately, so will see when I submit receipts
I've got no problem financially absorbing the cost of 1 or 2 bodies myself, but the WWIA wanted me to expand that amount this year to 5 or more and they would cover the cost of supplies and fuel.
Checks in the mail ;) Ha. :P
Hell, I'm just happy that the guys thoroughly enjoyed themselves and got a bit of that healing only the woods can bring.
Post by: brianmtsinc on November 14, 2012, 03:21:02 PM
Likewise, if there is a need for some support next year, please save my info and shoot me a PM.. I love to hear about stuff like this and would be happy to be able to help.
Best regards!!
Brian
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 05:14:32 PM
Semper Fi.
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 14, 2012, 06:06:53 PM
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Post by: swwaoutdoorsman on November 14, 2012, 07:37:11 PM
Post by: CplRaines on November 14, 2012, 07:39:09 PM
That's a good program you have going. Glad to see local.people involved. The wdfw sure does want the elk heard brought down in numbers but just can't ever think of the right way to do it.... just figure they could throw in some mudflow tags or toutle... :dunno:
Hell, I was trying to get some cow tags anywhere and still nothing.
WDFW isn't very helpful unless alot of money is thrown on the table it seems. :rolleyes:
Post by: runamuk on November 14, 2012, 07:45:33 PM
Post by: Wild Bill on November 14, 2012, 08:26:54 PM
I wish I would have known... I have extensive knowledge of the area, and have killed several bulls down that way.
I'd have gladly put in some miles for a Wounded Warrior....
I work with a bunch of Purple Heart recipients.... A chance to be normal.... Its all they want....
Great job man....
WB
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Post by: LeeMajors on November 19, 2012, 10:36:51 AM
That's a good program you have going. Glad to see local.people involved. The wdfw sure does want the elk heard brought down in numbers but just can't ever think of the right way to do it.... just figure they could throw in some mudflow tags or toutle... :dunno:
Hell, I was trying to get some cow tags anywhere and still nothing.
WDFW isn't very helpful unless alot of money is thrown on the table it seems. :rolleyes:
This isn't always true. I help run the local chapter of heroes on the water (we take vets and disabled active duty members fishing from kayaks). We had no problem getting a group license that covers crabbing and fishing for all of our participants. Obviously a different section of WDFW, but you get my point, there are some good apples in the bunch.
Post by: CplRaines on May 05, 2013, 11:55:52 AM
With that in mind, I'm not doing a wounded warriors hunt with the charity and bringing in new guys this year.
Instead, I have invited the guys that were at camp last year back as members for this year where we would all split the bills.
All but one or two are returning, which I am really happy about seeing as they only got the first 4 days of the season last year. (Another snafu with the charity on booking flights last year).
New thread and pics in about 6 months. Hopefully we will draw a group tag this year. ;)
Post by: Blacklab on May 05, 2013, 03:58:50 PM
Post by: CplRaines on June 29, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
Camp will be good to go regardless of any frickin special tags. ;)
Post by: CplRaines on October 19, 2013, 02:49:54 PM
Here's to hoping everything goes well and involved have a good time. ;)
Post by: CplRaines on October 24, 2013, 01:48:27 PM
Post by: ELKBURGER on October 24, 2013, 04:38:46 PM
Post by: brianmtsinc on November 14, 2013, 06:42:06 AM
Post by: CplRaines on November 16, 2013, 08:42:53 AM
We were into the elk all but 2 days of the season. Just nothing to pull the trigger on or to quick of an encounter in the heavy jacks to be able to.
Caught some more wolf tracks this year - tough competing with them :rolleyes:
A few pics -
Post by: CplRaines on November 16, 2013, 09:24:25 AM
Elk Camp 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WigLaF4lnT4#ws)
Post by: oneshot12 on November 16, 2013, 02:08:35 PM
just ask
Post by: TheHunt on November 16, 2013, 07:26:59 PM
Post by: CplRaines on July 31, 2015, 06:26:40 PM
This year we are moving camp. My son, daughter and I drew Margaret cow tags so heading down on my bike this weekend to check on spots to set up camp along Spirit lake hwy.
Any suggestions?
Have 3 Jarheads coming in from out of state, 1 Army dog and 1 squid from here.
Can't wait for the season. ;)
Post by: go4itlab on July 31, 2015, 11:58:11 PM
Post by: Bulldozer77 on August 02, 2015, 11:41:40 AM
Post by: CplRaines on August 02, 2015, 11:52:48 AM
In the past with that tag, we've stayed at Seaquest state park although it's a little ways from where you will be hunting. I know people camp in kid valley too which is closer. At seaquest they didn't have a problem with us hanging elk as long as it was covered, and it's nice to have a shower. good luck to you all in the upcoming season! Sorry about your dad, been through that and it sucks.
Swung in there yesterday and talked to the ranger on duty. It's a possibility. Wanted to check out Eco Park, it is much closer to the upper access gates, but the gate was locked and it looked all but abandoned.
Post by: TheHunt on August 03, 2015, 08:53:09 AM
Post by: CplRaines on August 03, 2015, 04:52:10 PM
Post by: Tbob on August 07, 2015, 12:35:25 PM
Post by: rtspring on August 07, 2015, 12:52:13 PM
Outstanding job!!!!
Post by: CplRaines on October 15, 2015, 04:03:52 PM
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.
On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94
Post by: bowtechian on October 16, 2015, 12:19:23 AM
My only complaint is about WDFW. I have tried to get help from them with tags and access for these purple heart/disabled vets and have gotten squat.Let me know if you do Move it to MT. might have some resources to help and could even get it filmed possibly
Started thinking about moving my camp to Montana for the guys instead. Though I love to be on Mt. St. Helens.
Ah well, such is life.
A good time was had by all. ;)
Post by: CplRaines on October 16, 2015, 12:32:24 AM
My only complaint is about WDFW. I have tried to get help from them with tags and access for these purple heart/disabled vets and have gotten squat.Let me know if you do Move it to MT. might have some resources to help and could even get it filmed possibly
Started thinking about moving my camp to Montana for the guys instead. Though I love to be on Mt. St. Helens.
Ah well, such is life.
A good time was had by all. ;)
I have family in Lewistown, MT. So I got an "in" on some good area. I have also kicked the idea of Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, etc. around. It all depends upon the logistical costs.
Post by: bowtechian on October 16, 2015, 12:48:42 AM
Post by: CplRaines on October 16, 2015, 01:16:31 PM
Just had a funny encounter I was reading this thread on my break & shortly after replying a guy on the hangar floor who I pass probly every other night asked if I served I reply and state the branch and he reaches out with a firm handshake & tells me thank-you! Quite coincidental if you ask me. But I hope you are able to keep this great camp going
Coincidences usually aren't. ;)
Post by: brianmtsinc on October 16, 2015, 06:09:35 PM
Finally got a reply from Eco Park. Was told they are not taking hunters this year. :rolleyes:
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.
On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94
Great idea! Happy to help.... heading to Go Fund Me now. Keep up the great work! :tup:
Brian
Post by: CplRaines on October 16, 2015, 06:43:12 PM
Finally got a reply from Eco Park. Was told they are not taking hunters this year. :rolleyes:
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.
On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94
Great idea! Happy to help.... heading to Go Fund Me now. Keep up the great work! :tup:
Brian
Thank you, much appreciated. ;)
Post by: Gentrys on October 16, 2015, 06:53:12 PM
Post by: CplRaines on October 17, 2015, 11:18:28 AM
Very cool!
Thank you.
Post by: CplRaines on October 18, 2015, 10:13:06 AM
Post by: CplRaines on October 19, 2015, 06:31:44 PM
Gonna be a bunch of driving to get myself and kiddos into the Margaret, but oh well. ;)
Post by: rsarkks on October 20, 2015, 07:10:34 AM
Pretty much decided on setting camp up in my normal area near the Kalama Headwaters.A bunch of two hours one way worth of driving. Seems as though there are some campsites around silver lake that would be quite a bit closer.
Gonna be a bunch of driving to get myself and kiddos into the Margaret, but oh well. ;)
Post by: fireweed on October 20, 2015, 07:29:41 AM
Post by: CplRaines on October 20, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
Pretty much decided on setting camp up in my normal area near the Kalama Headwaters.A bunch of two hours one way worth of driving. Seems as though there are some campsites around silver lake that would be quite a bit closer.
Gonna be a bunch of driving to get myself and kiddos into the Margaret, but oh well. ;)
Cowlitz County's new Harry Gardner Park on the South Toutle River is pretty much empty right now. Kid Valley might have a spot, also.
None of the other Vets coming from out of state have cow tags for the Margaret. The 2 that are returning/have been to camp before are familiar with the headwaters area.
My son and daughter are only at camp for the weekends. Both are in high school and can't miss a bunch of classes.
I figure the Margaret is going to be a pumpkin patch anyway, so will just take my kids on some day trips into there.