Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 10:25:58 AM
Post by: hrd2fnd on January 22, 2013, 10:28:31 AM
H20 good luck
Hrd
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 10:28:37 AM
Beginners luck is what I'm counting on. I've got points...putting in for a bull permit.....putting my soon to be new to me bow to use....you name it I'm game!
Already told the bro in law he is coming with us this summer to hang stands and do prep work. An extra pair of hands and strong back is always good.
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 10:31:07 AM
Post by: NWBREW on January 22, 2013, 10:31:31 AM
Post by: gaddy on January 22, 2013, 10:32:40 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 10:34:00 AM
Oh....and I will not be bringing any knives and I'm afraid of blood.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 10:37:25 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 10:38:22 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 10:38:39 AM
So H20, hope for the best but don't be surprised if all you get is a workout this fall.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 10:39:51 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 10:40:10 AM
I've had many a trip turn into a workout. I'd go back and do every one of 'em again.
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 10:42:34 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 10:43:21 AM
It can also be used as a tool the evening before the hunt to make others sleep in while you get out the next morning. I did employ that tactic this season and it worked well on the adjoining camp. :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 10:47:43 AM
Post by: Skillet on January 22, 2013, 10:53:16 AM
And when you come back 8 hours later, I wouldn't wager against H20 sitting on a pile of bloody game bags having an attitude about having to haul that elk back down on the double because he was thinking he might be 15 minutes late and miss his ride. Just be prepared for that and have that bourbon with you.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 12:17:50 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 12:21:54 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 12:24:07 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 12:27:48 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on January 22, 2013, 12:29:48 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 12:33:34 PM
That's are late season area. A lot more trees where we hunt in September. I didn't have any hood pictures of that area on my phone.
Of course I'm used to hunting Rosies on the OP. Your country would look a little sparse when compared to mine. Whole different type of hunting between the two areas.
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 12:34:08 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 22, 2013, 12:41:16 PM
H20hunter will be joining my elk hunting party this September. He has never elk hunted that I know of so I'm leaving it up to hunt wa members should I take baby steps with him or just drop him off at the deep end of the pool?
Fresh meat sounds like a new porter to me! :chuckle: H20hunter start working out those legs and back muscles.
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 12:44:37 PM
Remember the sacred rule. What happens in Elk camp stays in Elk camp...
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 12:46:07 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 22, 2013, 12:48:04 PM
h2o, ever think it may just be your red beard and purty mouth that got you invited?? :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 12:49:25 PM
Post by: coachcw on January 22, 2013, 12:53:03 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 12:53:20 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 12:56:36 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 01:16:41 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 22, 2013, 01:18:21 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 01:22:39 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 01:24:33 PM
I just got a visual of H20 in a I dream of Jeannie outfit. Argh! :puke:
How about them Seahawks!
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 01:41:06 PM
Post by: Skillet on January 22, 2013, 01:48:01 PM
I just got a visual of H20 in a I dream of Jeannie outfit. Argh! :puke:
That's a classic overshare, right there.
And really, if I could, I'd use an icepick to stab my mind's eye to get this image out of my head.
Not cool, Goldeneye!
Post by: Skillet on January 22, 2013, 01:49:34 PM
Planes, trains, automobiles, and elk....classic.
I swear, if I hear somebody yell "Those aren't pillows!" in the middle of the night up in elk country, I'm out - and gladly eating my tag.
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 01:50:44 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 22, 2013, 01:51:11 PM
Does Spott Hogg not make a camo sight? Are they all black?
Post by: Skillet on January 22, 2013, 01:55:45 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2013, 02:01:19 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 22, 2013, 02:09:37 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 22, 2013, 06:11:53 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 07:35:54 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 07:44:30 AM
Post by: TommyH on January 24, 2013, 07:50:08 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 08:07:16 AM
8 for 10 drock.... wow thats really good, :tup:i guess it aint that bad. Little room for improvement.
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 10:24:22 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on January 24, 2013, 10:33:39 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 10:37:04 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 10:38:31 AM
D-Rock, Are you on the waiting list for SR&P? They are about ready to add this years new members.that's a negative.
Post by: TommyH on January 24, 2013, 10:40:00 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 10:42:04 AM
Do tell.......It will be a good camp. D and I have hunted bear and deer together and always enjoy the hunts. I try and be a good newbie and am always happy to put the hunt on hold and help when a critter hits the ground. I've heard about camp and think I'll be a good addition.
Rookies usually are required to clean up up for everyone after all meals (wash dishes etc). Also they make sure there are cold beverages ready after the days hunt for the camp vetrans. ;)
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
SR&P????
The Gun Range in Machias. They have a cap on the membership numbers. New members are brought in each spring.
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 10:45:14 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on January 24, 2013, 10:45:48 AM
Do tell.......It will be a good camp. D and I have hunted bear and deer together and always enjoy the hunts. I try and be a good newbie and am always happy to put the hunt on hold and help when a critter hits the ground. I've heard about camp and think I'll be a good addition.The people in question are members here, but any way they showed on an afternoon a couple days into the season. They also showed just a couple of minutes after I had stepped out of the truck, marched off the side of the road and with extreme grace and precision missed a cow standing broadside at 150yds that was less than 1/4 mile from camp. While checking for blood I saw their rig and mentioned something along the lines of "I bet that's them 'censored word' coasties" into the radio that they were listening on. :chuckle:
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 10:46:53 AM
Well....regarding the duties of rookies I will do my part and help....however.....I'm nobodys.........you know.
LOL! Awe come on just yesterday you were talking about how attractive you are...
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 10:48:45 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 12:02:24 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 12:06:03 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 12:10:22 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 01:37:41 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 01:40:05 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 24, 2013, 01:55:04 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 01:59:42 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 24, 2013, 02:03:45 PM
What's wrong with banjo music.
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 02:53:40 PM
Post by: gaddy on January 24, 2013, 03:22:11 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 07:28:22 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2013, 07:32:37 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 24, 2013, 07:39:19 PM
JK D-Rock, you and I have had our share of success with the bulls. Part of the reason I do well is that I'm farther in than most of the hunters in my area. I would love to see H20 close the deal. Now well see if he can...
As I type this I'm putting the finishing touches on some backstrap from this last seasons bull. Tasty...
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 24, 2013, 08:16:26 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 26, 2013, 11:39:33 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 26, 2013, 11:52:38 AM
Post by: KFhunter on January 26, 2013, 11:59:21 AM
Elk Field Dressing Gut Bag Explosion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMa44W5jNDA#)
Post by: gaddy on January 26, 2013, 12:03:06 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 26, 2013, 12:04:27 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 26, 2013, 12:13:46 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 26, 2013, 12:24:32 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 11:39:03 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2013, 11:46:47 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 28, 2013, 11:47:26 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:00:35 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 12:04:00 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2013, 12:10:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:16:13 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2013, 12:18:46 PM
Hey....I'm shedding some weight....I'd like to think that if it will hold D-Rock it will hold me....however...I'm a bit more bulk. I agree with mixing it up ....sit and wait, spot and stalk. Do you have an extra harness or should I be shopping for one?
If you get down to D-Rocks weight I'll by you a pitcher of your favorite brew at the next get together.
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:20:30 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2013, 12:25:34 PM
D-Rock, what do you weigh in at? My guess is a buck sixty.
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:28:19 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 12:39:34 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:40:08 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 12:41:18 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:42:08 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 28, 2013, 12:49:18 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 12:58:12 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 12:58:35 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 01:00:02 PM
Nice.....should I be shopping for a harness or do you have an extra?i'd have to check I wear a hunter safety system vest to and from stands.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 28, 2013, 01:10:52 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 28, 2013, 01:20:47 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2013, 06:23:16 PM
A resounding thud with much whimpering.
That's a good sign if you are still able to whimper!
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 30, 2013, 08:41:51 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2013, 08:57:06 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 30, 2013, 09:00:12 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2013, 09:01:16 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 30, 2013, 10:05:48 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2013, 10:09:20 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 30, 2013, 10:12:22 AM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2013, 10:13:49 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 15, 2013, 06:39:24 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 08:31:48 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 08:33:21 AM
Now that the rookie is done bear hunting its time to do some scouting.
Hey H20, the kokanee are still biting...
Post by: h20hunter on May 28, 2013, 08:36:49 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 08:36:55 AM
:bash: :bash: if we do any fishing its going to be for Ling not no 10 inch dink fish.Now that the rookie is done bear hunting its time to do some scouting.
Hey H20, the kokanee are still biting...
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:19:57 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on May 28, 2013, 12:21:44 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 12:22:18 PM
I'll have two rookies in camp. Stang finally manned up and got an archery tag this year.
Is he sharing H20's tent? :o
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:22:47 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:23:35 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:24:32 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:26:36 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 12:27:55 PM
Not sure about his sleeping arrangements.
The sharing of the tent kind of sounds like a movie that was made a while back. I never saw it. Just heard tails of it's subject matter. Something about a mountain. Can't quite remember the name...
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:29:13 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 12:31:14 PM
Post by: mrmoskillz on May 28, 2013, 12:35:32 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 28, 2013, 12:36:26 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 12:54:17 PM
Few things.....Stang and I can share a tent...no problem...he is pretty in his work clothes.
D-Rock, at least he didn't say you are pretty too. You could have one interesting elk camp coming up.
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 01:04:44 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 28, 2013, 01:11:46 PM
I hope to see some elk on the ground. It will be a good camp. Looking forward to being a part of it....elk on the ground for me or not.
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 01:19:01 PM
It will be interesting because we plan on putting 4 or 5 elk on the ground :IBCOOL:
We had 4 branch bulls down and brought through camp last season. Got to admit to a feeling of satisfaction about that.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 28, 2013, 03:19:56 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 28, 2013, 03:27:10 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 28, 2013, 03:30:14 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2013, 03:34:38 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 28, 2013, 03:40:57 PM
Bring some preparation H and a doughnut pillow. I've got a feeling you'll need them. :yike: :yike:
Poor Stang...
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 28, 2013, 09:31:39 PM
sounds like you got a cook, firewood bot, and packer. Gotta love having a Greenhorn in camp!!Oops, I meant firewood boy
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 08:34:07 AM
Post by: Smossy on May 29, 2013, 08:37:37 AM
Post by: 92xj on May 29, 2013, 08:45:13 AM
We could be the broke back mountaineers
Me Me!
Whatever floats your boat.
Post by: Goldeneye on May 29, 2013, 08:48:30 AM
I can't wait to get the rookies in a real camp.
D, you might as well adopt Smossy as well for your camp. He's small, he can fit in the tent with H20 & Stang. Then with the 3 rookies you will have quite a circus. Might provide quite a bit of entertainment...
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 08:49:50 AM
Post by: Smossy on May 29, 2013, 08:51:20 AM
Sorry but that's to many rookies.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 08:51:24 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 29, 2013, 10:01:41 AM
Stang is not a elk hunting rookie just an archery elk rookie.
But archery is much easier than the knife I normally use, so I anticipate no real concerns.
One time I threw a knife at an elk 200 yards away running over a hill AWAY FROM ME, one toss, one kill.
I'm sure archery will prove to be a non-issue with my extensive primal predatory skills. If I can ambush out of a treestand, even easier.
Now, tell me hunting with knives isn't ethical... It is how they butcher sheep, no bullets, just knives. (serious)
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 10:03:52 AM
Post by: mrmoskillz on May 29, 2013, 10:07:57 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 29, 2013, 10:09:03 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 10:09:24 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2013, 10:11:15 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 29, 2013, 10:16:14 AM
Stang might bring his trailer you can bunk with him h20hunter.
I'm sleeping with a chastity belt...
Post by: billdo5 on May 30, 2013, 06:43:46 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 30, 2013, 06:56:33 AM
Post by: billdo5 on May 30, 2013, 07:06:51 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 30, 2013, 07:16:32 AM
Post by: billdo5 on May 30, 2013, 07:17:58 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on May 30, 2013, 07:21:34 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 31, 2013, 05:42:56 AM
Stang might bring his trailer you can bunk with him h20hunter.
I'm sleeping with a chastity belt...
I don't think they make the one you will need! :yike:
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 24, 2013, 05:48:25 AM
Post by: huntingyearround on July 24, 2013, 06:32:25 AM
I say teach him as much pre-season as possible, then during the season while you guys are hunting drop him off the deep end :chuckle: with a foundation of knoledge he should do just fine. and if you need another to tag along I am always game...but due to the military i dont get to go out and scout that much :'(
Post by: luvmystang67 on July 24, 2013, 09:03:58 AM
(I'm a new guy to the area too, so I'm probably digging my own grave here)
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 24, 2013, 10:17:05 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 24, 2013, 10:17:18 AM
Post by: pd on July 24, 2013, 10:55:16 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 24, 2013, 10:59:02 AM
I thought my spring bear thread was a lot of fun......at least it ended with a dead bear right! :)
Post by: wog on July 28, 2013, 06:01:05 AM
I may joke but I am stoked. I'll help anyone haul elk, I'll gut 'em....whatever it takes.I'll take you up on that offer,H,,,LOL
Post by: wog on July 28, 2013, 06:02:22 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 29, 2013, 10:26:06 AM
looking forward to hunt with you guysshould be a good camp!
Post by: luvmystang67 on July 29, 2013, 10:31:40 AM
Was going to clean it, but i'm not sure i understand the point in doing that if H20 is going to fart all night.
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2013, 10:40:17 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 29, 2013, 10:48:40 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 29, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 29, 2013, 11:54:37 AM
Camper officially works... might need to bring some fill dirt for the ditch to keep the rear end from dragging on the way into camp, but all pieces function as expected. I consider it officially broken in. :IBCOOL:
Was going to clean it, but i'm not sure i understand the point in doing that if H20 is going to fart all night.
h20 don't forget the pickled eggs, the jalapeno ones are the best. You will be the talk of the camp! :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2013, 11:56:37 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on July 29, 2013, 12:04:04 PM
Picked eggs, pickled pig feet, jalepeno Oh Boy O'berto.....CHECK!
Might want to ad the these to your shopping list:
According to the American Gastroenterology Association, the most common gas producing foods include: cauliflower, brussels sprouts, dried beans, broccoli, cabbage and bran.
Have fun!
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2013, 12:16:26 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on July 29, 2013, 12:34:07 PM
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2013, 12:35:44 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on July 29, 2013, 12:48:38 PM
Gonna be cozy in there but we will manage.
Now that will be a Kodak moment...
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 29, 2013, 01:30:43 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 06, 2013, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on August 06, 2013, 11:16:47 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 06, 2013, 03:52:19 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 09, 2013, 08:19:40 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on August 12, 2013, 04:35:36 PM
I need to get these rookies out shooting I want no excuses.
Good luck with that. I know one of them is hitting the Humpies pretty regular...
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 06:08:42 AM
yeah I know but I can't give him to much grief today I was out last night hitting the humpies and a few crab with skillet.I need to get these rookies out shooting I want no excuses.
Good luck with that. I know one of them is hitting the Humpies pretty regular...
Post by: Elkrunner on August 13, 2013, 07:08:12 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 08:43:17 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 08:45:46 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 08:53:33 AM
Gonna get some shooting in this weekend......got to start sighting in the new bow........nothing like getting it done early :bash:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 08:56:12 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 08:59:02 AM
Gonna get some shooting in this weekend......got to start sighting in the new bow........nothing like getting it done early :bash:
Plenty of time.......my plan is to sight in my 20 dead on then just move the other couple pins apart the same distance out to 60...
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:00:16 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:10:59 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:16:27 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:20:34 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:30:38 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:33:49 AM
Sarcasm font needed.................
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:36:09 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:37:05 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:42:50 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:44:20 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 13, 2013, 09:49:15 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 09:51:39 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 09:56:18 AM
H20 what you doin with the eggs?hey this is an elk hunting thread get out of here with that fishing B/S.
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 13, 2013, 10:04:51 AM
D-Rock, can you send me the pic?
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 10:06:49 AM
However....not to rehash it totally......My opinion is that until you see him at 40 yards and can put some glass on him we won't know.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 10:08:04 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 10:11:36 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on August 13, 2013, 10:12:40 AM
I did.............the response was not legal.
However....not to rehash it totally......My opinion is that until you see him at 40 yards and can put some glass on him we won't know.
When you do put glass on him make sure there is no doubt in your mind before you stick him. There is no elk worth your hunting privileges or the hassle you might have in court fighting a citation based on WDFW definition.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 10:13:08 AM
just kidding nubbs.H20 what you doin with the eggs?hey this is an elk hunting thread get out of here with that fishing B/S.
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 10:15:13 AM
I did.............the response was not legal.
However....not to rehash it totally......My opinion is that until you see him at 40 yards and can put some glass on him we won't know.
When you do put glass on him make sure there is no doubt in your mind before you stick him. There is no elk worth your hunting privileges or the hassle you might have in court fighting a citation based on wdfw definition.
Roger that......100%
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 13, 2013, 10:17:06 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 13, 2013, 10:21:04 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on August 13, 2013, 10:22:57 AM
:chuckle: trust me I'm torn this time of year. Luckily my stand is hung so all I have to do is shoot a little.just kidding nubbs.H20 what you doin with the eggs?hey this is an elk hunting thread get out of here with that fishing B/S.
And h20 that hurts my soul bro...
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 10:23:11 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on August 13, 2013, 10:23:56 AM
Dear Mr. H20Hunter,
Thank you for contacting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
We checked with our elk specialist and he determined from the pictures that it would not be legal to harvest that animal. When we looked at the left antler, it appears that the right antler started to grow an eye guard and main beam but was injured and did not continue to produce points. On page 45 of the hunting pamphlet it gives the definition of the Spike Bull Restriction and does not meet the requirements.
If you have other questions please feel free to contact us again.
Sincerely,
Wildlife Program Customer Service
(360)902-2515
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 13, 2013, 10:27:41 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 13, 2013, 10:30:30 AM
If I was unemployed and could represent myself and had law training I'd shoot it and take it to court just to challenge them.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 11:59:24 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 12:10:50 PM
Here you go h20 this is for you.Dang D you are looking pretty good these days.... :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 12:12:53 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 14, 2013, 12:19:19 PM
His beard's a little whispier than I remember from fishing on Monday...Here you go h20 this is for you.Dang D you are looking pretty good these days.... :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 12:23:42 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 12:26:32 PM
Drocks ears are a little more pointy.........yes they are.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 12:30:19 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 12:32:12 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 12:34:46 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 12:47:36 PM
H20: Anybody tell you that I missed practice... If, If, if D-rock say I missed practice, and y'all hear it, then that's that.
I mean, I might have missed one practice this year but if, if somebody say he doesn't come to practice, it could be one practice. Out of all the practices this year, that's enough... that's enough to get a whole lot started. I told D-rock that you don't have to give the elk of taneum a reason to think about fearing me or anything like that. If you fear somebody, you fear them to make the team better...simple as that. I'm cool with that. I'm all about that. The elk in taneum deserve to have a winner. It's simple as that. It goes further than that ...
People on Huntwa: So you and D-rock got caught up on Saturday about practice?
H20: If I can't practice, I can't practice man. If I'm hurt, I'm hurt. I mean ... simple as that. It aint about that... I mean its... Its not about that... At all. You know what I'm saying I mean...
But its...its easy ... to, to talk about... It's easy to sum it up when you're just talking about practice. We're sitting in here, and I'm supposed to be the rookie elk hunter, and we in here talking about practice. I mean, listen, we're talking about practice, not a hunt, not a hunt, not a hunt, we talking about practice. Not a hunt. Not, not ... Not the hunt that I go out there and die for and sit on stand like it's my last. Not the hunt, but we're talking about practice, man. I mean, how silly is that? ...
And we talking about practice. I know I supposed to be there. I know I'm supposed to lead by example... I know that... And i'm not.. I'm not shoving it aside, you know, like it don't mean anything. I know it's important, I do. I honestly do...
But we're talking about practice man. What are we talking about? Practice? We're talking about practice, man. (laughter from the huntwa crowd) We're talking about practice. We're talking about practice. We aint talking about the hunt.(more laughter) We're talking about practice, man. When you come to the woods, and you see me hunt,you see me hunt don't you? You've seen me give everything I've got, right? But we're talking about practice right now. We talking about pr... (Interrupted)
People on Huntwa: But it's an issue that D-rock continues to raise?
H20: Man look, I hear you... it's funny to me too, I mean it's strange... it's strange to me too, but we're talking about practice man, we're not even talking about the hunt... the actual hunt, when it matters... We're talking about practice ...
People on Huntwa: Is it possible that if you practiced, you would kill an elk?
H20: How the hell can I kill an elk better by practicing?
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 12:52:55 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 14, 2013, 01:32:29 PM
Frank......you lost me on that one......I know its legal and all but at lunch?
If you were a better sports fan you'd get the reference.
...not a kill, not a real spike/cow kill, but practice... we talking 'bout practice. :chuckle:
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 14, 2013, 01:33:38 PM
I'm like that arrow flinging elf from lord of the ring but only betterI get this feeling that you actually know his name... But are afraid to admit it...
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 01:34:56 PM
Stang.......are you really not taking a rifle? Really?
Oh........he knows....
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 01:40:15 PM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 14, 2013, 01:43:47 PM
I'm sure he does. Any archer dedicated to his craft would know his name. He is probably a bigger legolas fanboy than my wife. And lemme tell you, that's a high bar to match.
Oh........he knows....
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 14, 2013, 01:51:50 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 14, 2013, 02:02:00 PM
Hows that?
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Okay....the success of any good relationship is compromise............she carries the rifle on the way in and you promise to not shoot anything. The second to last do you get the go ahead to blast critters. You carry the heaviest load possible on the way out. Bear hide gets made into a rug, you build a fireplace in that new house, you will be engaged/married by the time the rug is done, babies are produced upon said rug and you can look back on the hike and hunt with love and admiration in each others eyes.Pics or it didn't happen... :chuckle:
Hows that?
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2013, 02:25:34 PM
If I did shoot a bear on the way in, the gf wouldn't want to go home. And if I get an opportunity on the way out, I'll have hiked a rifle the entire time and dont want the extra weight. Plus, I'm not sure my gf wants to pack out a bear with me. We might need more conditioning to get to that state.that pretty much sums up who wears the pass in that relationship.
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 14, 2013, 02:25:36 PM
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: skagitblacktail on August 14, 2013, 07:49:10 PM
Post by: Smossy on August 15, 2013, 02:56:15 AM
:yeah: :chuckle:Okay....the success of any good relationship is compromise............she carries the rifle on the way in and you promise to not shoot anything. The second to last do you get the go ahead to blast critters. You carry the heaviest load possible on the way out. Bear hide gets made into a rug, you build a fireplace in that new house, you will be engaged/married by the time the rug is done, babies are produced upon said rug and you can look back on the hike and hunt with love and admiration in each others eyes.Pics or it didn't happen... :chuckle:
Hows that?
Post by: Smossy on August 15, 2013, 02:56:35 AM
H20 that's disturbingly well thought out...Well, h2o is a disturbing being. so it fits him well.
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: Goldeneye on August 15, 2013, 06:20:43 PM
H20 that's disturbingly well thought out...Well, h2o is a disturbing being. so it fits him well.
Sent from my space modulator.
Speaking of being disturbed, how's the K-stone today there Smossy?
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2013, 09:55:20 AM
Post by: Smossy on August 26, 2013, 09:58:50 AM
Been fine lately, Either passed it or its just hanging out somewhere and leaving me alone.H20 that's disturbingly well thought out...Well, h2o is a disturbing being. so it fits him well.
Sent from my space modulator.
Speaking of being disturbed, how's the K-stone today there Smossy?
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2013, 10:01:42 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 26, 2013, 10:23:22 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 27, 2013, 11:32:45 AM
Anybody on here have old batteries they want to loan or gift a poor camper?
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 27, 2013, 12:41:35 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 27, 2013, 12:50:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 27, 2013, 01:06:47 PM
Of course for the spotlight. I was talking with Stang the other eveving over a lovely cosmo.....we were shining it in the neighbors windows. It was lovely.Bet ya held hands also...you sly devil you...
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Pics or it didn't happen
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 27, 2013, 01:33:37 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 27, 2013, 03:44:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 03:47:58 PM
You sound cranky....are you upset about the GF thing? Did she say no?
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2013, 04:23:11 PM
Post by: elk247 on August 27, 2013, 04:46:34 PM
Post by: Buckmark on August 27, 2013, 04:51:17 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2013, 05:01:23 PM
What happens if you catch an elks? :chuckle:
First I'll take my new Cabela's bone saw and cut off any extra tines it wasn't supposed to have. Then I'll pose with it. Been practicing my dead elks poses. Then maybe cut it up with my new Cabela's Rambo knife with the compass on the handle so I can cut it up and put it on the little styrofoam trays with cling wrap, I guess.
I think I'm going to need to borrow some sharp arrow points from somebody in camp.
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 05:13:24 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 27, 2013, 06:04:45 PM
Ive got two hunting arrows..you can borrow one.
Ive got two hunting arrows..you can borrow one.:bash: :bash:
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2013, 06:28:27 PM
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2013, 08:46:53 PM
You better hang onto your backup arrow. After use the first on an elk, you'll need it for your second bear.
Good luck out there fellas.
Post by: Pilot_Hunter on August 30, 2013, 05:55:13 PM
Post by: christopheri on August 30, 2013, 06:05:18 PM
Ok, the best way to get an elk is to go up at midnight, go deep in the forest and sit there with a burlap bag.. Your buddies will run around and scare the elk. The elk will actually crawl into bag (they are dumb animals). Don't be surprised when they tell you about this strategy. :chuckle:
:dunno: Thats how I got mine last year..
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 11:14:50 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on September 12, 2013, 11:42:56 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on September 12, 2013, 11:48:17 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 11:52:23 AM
Why did they quit already? Still 4 days left!something about its to hard and the rain or something. No cable TV was also a problem
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 12, 2013, 11:52:58 AM
Well the rookies failed to convert on elk but they did accomplish one goal of mine they packed out me elk :IBCOOL:
They must serve there apprenticeship properly. :tup:
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 12, 2013, 11:57:01 AM
As far as this rookie's status goes, I've never seen a TV in camp prior to this season... and I had to work this week...
On a positive note, that elk should be tender and succulent and the hide will look good, spots and all.
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2013, 11:59:27 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:02:21 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on September 12, 2013, 12:02:34 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:10:07 PM
Post by: WWTD on September 12, 2013, 12:29:20 PM
in WWTD land, "if its brown with white spots its down" is not a valid rule to live by, as spotted owls fall into that category (as well as calf elk) and the only people who can shoot those are the feds... :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2013, 12:35:38 PM
Whatever boys I'm a straight up elk killing ninja.
Yep...I will agree...you are the elk ninja......
I enjoyed camp. I wanted to get a few things done. I wanted to draw my bow on a legal animal. Granted, it was first day of elk season and it was a bear but it was fun. He walked in along a blow down, stood at the end of the log dead on a 40 yards facing me, spun on a dime, and walked away on the same log. He never offered a broadside target but it was exciting to draw on a bear regardless. I wanted to get out a bit and explore and learn the area. Done. D-Rock has talked about the area for some time and it shows that it takes years to learn even small parts of it. I took it pretty easy on the exploring the first day or two and then got out and about a bit. Some rugged up and down, open grassy meadows, dark nasty timber, and open old growth. I wanted to help pack out an elk. Done. D-Rock shot his cow in a perfect place for a rookie to get hands on expereince and understand that these are not deer. They are deceptively big even for a cow. When shooting one down in a hole it takes a team to effeciently skin, qtr, and pack out. I carried the front qtrs and got the luxury of the head the last 1/3 of the way. It was as I expected. A lot of work. However, for a buddy, I'd do it again. Granted...I think once a day hauling meat is about my limit but I'd like to give it a shot. I wanted to be part of camp and maybe get invited back. Being a trailer mooch the main thing I could bring was food, maybe some beers, pitch in where I could. With the wifes help I was able to bring some good meals that fed us pretty well. The pot pies were great, the huge lasagna was good as well....and Stangs salmon on my last night in camp was awesome. When leaving I shook a few hands and was givin the green light that I was welcome back in camp.
I sure didn't expect the weather fluctution that we had. There were some massive thunderstorms that would come and go. Huge rolling thunder and lighting that you could feel through your ribs. I caught a few extra hours of sleep midweek while the rain came to a stop. The boys headed out and I took an extra few hours in the rack. Felt great when I headed out and gave me a nice boost for the next few days. I know.....I know.....you heard......I didn't sleep in every day. Crazy.
We got to chase a masher muley, hear elk bugle in the distance as the sun come up, share a camp with good and new friends, smell some elk, see some elk, see deer every day, explore new ground, get away and hunt.
I'm looking forward to the next chance I get to join them again. You don't have to kill an elk to have a good camp....but I'd sure like to stick one next time.
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 12, 2013, 12:47:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2013, 12:48:52 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:49:09 PM
Post by: Buckmark on September 12, 2013, 12:49:14 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:51:36 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:54:38 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 12, 2013, 12:55:10 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 12:55:38 PM
Post by: snowpack on September 12, 2013, 01:02:08 PM
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2013, 01:02:42 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 12, 2013, 01:12:31 PM
Man that cow looks huge. Be eating that one for a while.
It only looks huge because D-Rock is about the same size as a middle school boy on the soccer team (too small for JV football).
Post by: h20hunter on September 12, 2013, 01:24:37 PM
However...he is the elk ninja....three years in a row in that unit...pretty steller.....better than you or I did!
Did we hear if his dad or any of the other guys have tagged?
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 12, 2013, 01:40:22 PM
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 12, 2013, 01:50:28 PM
Oh yeah did you guys see this?
Worlds biggest cow or worlds smallest archer not sure which it's like looking in a funny mirror I can't figure it out.
Just mess'n with you d-rock bc I'm jealous of your elk killing ninja skills.
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 13, 2013, 12:47:09 PM
Post by: h20hunter on September 13, 2013, 01:00:28 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 13, 2013, 01:06:47 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 13, 2013, 01:22:06 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 13, 2013, 01:24:32 PM
Post by: Skillet on September 13, 2013, 01:59:01 PM
Post by: Buckmark on September 13, 2013, 02:22:41 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on September 13, 2013, 02:29:44 PM
Barefoot, buckskin thong and a knife......if you are a real hunting ninja...
Ever see that survival show called Naked and Afraid? To truly test his skills he needs to get down to the bare essentials. D-Rock could be the Naked Ninja! :yike:
Post by: Buckmark on September 13, 2013, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on September 13, 2013, 02:39:22 PM
I heard that h20 was the snuggle ninja... :dunno:
Didn't he share a trailer with Stang at Elk camp? :dunno:
Post by: h20hunter on September 13, 2013, 02:44:10 PM
Side note.....if you ever find a better trailer for the $$ than you will be the trailer ninja........he made out like a bandit!
Post by: Goldeneye on September 13, 2013, 02:48:40 PM
I did. We talked long into the night about things like puppies and feelings.
Side note.....if you ever find a better trailer for the $$ than you will be the trailer ninja........he made out like a bandit!
I don't need much of a trailer for elk camp. I have a 1968 Excel that I paid $500 dollars for about 10 years ago. Fit's my needs fine and I've easily got my money's worth out of it.