Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 12:04:02 AM
I'm pretty pumped about the Bethel Muzzy Bull hunt..... I just like that area.
I've spent quite a bit of time up there, but not in the last 5-6 years, so the scouting weekends are going to be coming fast and furious!
Having said that, if any kind souls want to PM me their opinion of some nice spots to check out, I've been known to be a grateful guy with a long memory and a willingness to help others.
WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Thanks ,
Dan
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 27, 2013, 11:43:27 AM
Post by: Royal47 on June 27, 2013, 11:44:49 AM
Post by: LITTLEBUCK on June 27, 2013, 11:55:36 AM
Now for my rant, 3 elk special permits for one elk tag. Seems like a waste to me. Nothing against you at all, just our state and draw system. Good luck on your hunt, they are there.
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 27, 2013, 12:01:22 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 27, 2013, 01:25:11 PM
Post by: NoBark on June 27, 2013, 02:00:36 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 27, 2013, 02:02:23 PM
Post by: NoBark on June 27, 2013, 02:04:36 PM
Post by: tmike on June 27, 2013, 02:17:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on June 27, 2013, 02:32:25 PM
I'd hunt at least the first two or three days in the Alkali. You'll hit th peak of the rut that way.
With Bethel you will be catching the tail end of the rut. Both are good permits, don't waste them.
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 27, 2013, 02:38:12 PM
Dan-O, is a good guy too, we met up during Mule Deer season and hunted together last year. I know he will put some effort into this gift.... tag :tup:
Post by: jwd7777 on June 27, 2013, 07:29:41 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:38:15 PM
Congrats, it seems losing multiple cameras can get you multiple special elk tags .......who knew......... :dunno: :chuckle:
ROTFLOL....... but this is serious...... >:( >:( >:( >:( ;) >:(
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:42:56 PM
I'll be in Bethel with my muzzy trying too find a cow or a spike. I'll keep an eye out. What are your expectations?
I set a very standard for myself....... until a marginal representation of the species shows up. Then all bets are off!
Seriously, I hope for a good 6x6. I've held out before and it's paid off 2 times out of 3 so I think I can hold out for at least the first 3-4 days. Good to me means 290ish or better.
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:44:54 PM
He applied for three and drew all three. He can of course only fill one. Three tags granted = one animal = two tags that won't get filled = two guys (or girls) that won't get tags. Not his fault, just the way it shaked out.
Yeah, it is a shame I can't return the other tags and get my points back. zeroing them all the same year (and wasting most of them) hurts a little, but is overshadowed by the fact that I DREW A QUALITY BULL TAG AGAIN FINALLY!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:46:04 PM
I'd hunt both the bull permits. You drew both, might as well use both. Alkali has a better season. Starts September 22nd, Bethel is October 1st.
I'd hunt at least the first two or three days in the Alkali. You'll hit th peak of the rut that way.
With Bethel you will be catching the tail end of the rut. Both are good permits, don't waste them.
I don't think i can walk away from the Alkili in mid/late September, either....... :chuckle:
I'm sure I'll be out there a couple days.
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:49:13 PM
I was telling Dan-O that a 290 - 320 class bull out of Bethel should be pretty obtainable for him. Not sure what is in the other unit since I have pretty much hunted Bethel my entire 40+ years of elk hunting. We have seen some studs in there.
Dan-O, is a good guy too, we met up during Mule Deer season and hunted together last year. I know he will put some effort into this gift.... tag :tup:
Yeah, and you'd think that with all the local knowledge and tactical information with maps that I gave you deer hunting last year that you'd share some super Bethel knowledge with me...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: OK, even I couldn't read that one with a straight face......
Post by: danderson on June 27, 2013, 09:51:06 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 27, 2013, 09:57:06 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 09:59:25 PM
Wow, what are the odds that one person could draw that many permits, how many points did you have.
I had 8 points for the bulls. 3 for the cow. Now I have 0 for all of them......
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 10:00:41 PM
He probably got thrm in trade for all the pics he had on those cameras he supposedly lost.....in turn they gave it tothe BFRO. >:(
Hey now, don't be a hater. The jealousy of my awesome BF pics is starting to show.
Post by: danderson on June 27, 2013, 10:10:38 PM
I had 8 points for the bulls. 3 for the cow. Now I have 0 for all of them......
Congratulations on drawing the bull tags, your in for one heck of an exciting season
Post by: Dan-o on June 27, 2013, 10:24:35 PM
Post by: danderson on June 27, 2013, 10:49:01 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 28, 2013, 10:21:24 AM
I was telling Dan-O that a 290 - 320 class bull out of Bethel should be pretty obtainable for him. Not sure what is in the other unit since I have pretty much hunted Bethel my entire 40+ years of elk hunting. We have seen some studs in there.
Dan-O, is a good guy too, we met up during Mule Deer season and hunted together last year. I know he will put some effort into this gift.... tag :tup:
Yeah, and you'd think that with all the local knowledge and tactical information with maps that I gave you deer hunting last year that you'd share some super Bethel knowledge with me...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: OK, even I couldn't read that one with a straight face......
I might have to make a couple of trips over to look at the areas I gave you e-mail intel about. You know after 40 years of running around in that place I might remember a place or so to go look. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Now about deer hunting last season and the intel, I am still a little foggy about who gave who the low down :dunno:
Wait, didn't I shoot a buck inside the first 15 minutes of season, right where MY intel said he should be :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 28, 2013, 07:26:35 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 28, 2013, 10:28:43 PM
I was telling Dan-O that a 290 - 320 class bull out of Bethel should be pretty obtainable for him. Not sure what is in the other unit since I have pretty much hunted Bethel my entire 40+ years of elk hunting. We have seen some studs in there.
Dan-O, is a good guy too, we met up during Mule Deer season and hunted together last year. I know he will put some effort into this gift.... tag :tup:
Yeah, and you'd think that with all the local knowledge and tactical information with maps that I gave you deer hunting last year that you'd share some super Bethel knowledge with me...... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: OK, even I couldn't read that one with a straight face......
I might have to make a couple of trips over to look at the areas I gave you e-mail intel about. You know after 40 years of running around in that place I might remember a place or so to go look. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Now about deer hunting last season and the intel, I am still a little foggy about who gave who the low down :dunno:
Wait, didn't I shoot a buck inside the first 15 minutes of season, right where MY intel said he should be :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
I am proud to report that our group went 3 for 4, taking some very respectable bucks. I do, however, remain a little foggy on which of us failed to punch his tag.......... I do, however, remember being able to hunt longer than the rest of you....... :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: Oh, wait........
Post by: Dan-o on June 28, 2013, 10:30:08 PM
So dano......if we all chip in for photography lessons will you goto them? We want to see pics from this hunt.....and dont want to hear about a lost camera again :chuckle:.......goodluck with the hunt...will be looking forward to bbd pics :tup:
I'll do my best. Got a cute little camera for my fanny pack so no more excuses..... :yike: :yike: :yike:
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 28, 2013, 10:33:54 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 28, 2013, 10:42:43 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 28, 2013, 10:48:43 PM
Post by: Dan-o on June 28, 2013, 10:50:35 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on June 29, 2013, 05:41:51 AM
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like this?
Post by: Dan-o on June 29, 2013, 02:58:55 PM
thanks a ton. I couldn't find it anywhere......
Post by: runamuk on June 29, 2013, 03:39:34 PM
So dano......if we all chip in for photography lessons will you goto them? We want to see pics from this hunt.....and dont want to hear about a lost camera again :chuckle:.......goodluck with the hunt...will be looking forward to bbd pics :tup:how about I tag along as camera girl... blindfold me if you must until we are lost in the woods..... wait that came out wrong or could be construed strangely...look I know how to operate a camera and I dont lose it
Post by: Dan-o on June 29, 2013, 04:21:00 PM
So dano......if we all chip in for photography lessons will you goto them? We want to see pics from this hunt.....and dont want to hear about a lost camera again :chuckle:.......goodluck with the hunt...will be looking forward to bbd pics :tup:how about I tag along as camera girl... blindfold me if you must until we are lost in the woods..... wait that came out wrong or could be construed strangely...look I know how to operate a camera and I dont lose it
I'm speechless........
Post by: CedarPants on June 29, 2013, 04:33:31 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 29, 2013, 05:16:01 PM
Now I have this image in my head of rolling through camps during the season and being able to tell which camps had a quality tag in them because of the blindfolded woman standing over by the woodpile
I was thinking about going up to help out on the Bethel tag but now I am getting nervous about Dan-O's camp. :yike: All this talk about blindfolds by the wood pile and Man Bags. I think I might just go find me a nice big buck for opening day of deer season :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on June 29, 2013, 05:53:36 PM
Now I have this image in my head of rolling through camps during the season and being able to tell which camps had a quality tag in them because of the blindfolded woman standing over by the woodpile
I was thinking about going up to help out on the Bethel tag but now I am getting nervous about Dan-O's camp. :yike: All this talk about blindfolds by the wood pile and Man Bags. I think I might just go find me a nice big buck for opening day of deer season :chuckle:
Not sure what to say.
I mean you read it on the internet, so it must be true...... :yike: :yike: :yike:
Uh, Bonjour! :hello:
Post by: runamuk on June 29, 2013, 06:35:04 PM
Now I have this image in my head of rolling through camps during the season and being able to tell which camps had a quality tag in them because of the blindfolded woman standing over by the woodpilewait a minute why am I by the woodpile.....oh ...someone tape my fingers up that also sounds awful..... :bash: :bash: :bash:
Now I have this image in my head of rolling through camps during the season and being able to tell which camps had a quality tag in them because of the blindfolded woman standing over by the woodpile
I was thinking about going up to help out on the Bethel tag but now I am getting nervous about Dan-O's camp. :yike: All this talk about blindfolds by the wood pile and Man Bags. I think I might just go find me a nice big buck for opening day of deer season :chuckle:
Not sure what to say.
I mean you read it on the internet, so it must be true...... :yike: :yike: :yike:
Uh, Bonjour! :hello:
OMG :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: that is funny and so appropriate
Post by: Dan-o on June 30, 2013, 07:10:23 PM
Thanks to those who have sent good info so far. Lots of cool scouting in my future.
Post by: Dan-o on July 13, 2013, 11:56:29 PM
Any bull that presents itself will be in mortal danger...... :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Dan-o on July 18, 2013, 10:04:33 PM
Post by: BowtechGigi on July 18, 2013, 10:33:35 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on July 19, 2013, 08:40:45 AM
I drew a bull tag..... I drew a bull tag...... I drew a bull tag.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello: :hello:
Dan-o, I can't remember did you draw an elk permit :bumpin:
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 19, 2013, 09:57:46 AM
I drew a bull tag..... I drew a bull tag...... I drew a bull tag.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello: :hello:
Dan-o, I can't remember did you draw an elk permit :bumpin:
Yep he did and he told me a secret......he's going to fill his trophy cow tag. :tup: :chuckle:
Post by: Fish4Fun on July 19, 2013, 11:19:14 AM
I drew a bull tag..... I drew a bull tag...... I drew a bull tag.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello: :hello:
Dan-o, I can't remember did you draw an elk permit :bumpin:
Yep he did and he told me a secret......he's going to fill his trophy cow tag. :tup: :chuckle:
Cool with a Trophy Cow down Dan-o can think Mule Deer with us :tup:
Post by: Dan-o on July 19, 2013, 09:30:07 PM
I drew a bull tag..... I drew a bull tag...... I drew a bull tag.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello: :hello:
Dan-o, I can't remember did you draw an elk permit :bumpin:
Yep he did and he told me a secret......he's going to fill his trophy cow tag. :tup: :chuckle:
Cool with a Trophy Cow down Dan-o can think Mule Deer with us :tup:
Hey now....... I'm thinking big rack here. Not trophy cow. Got it?
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 20, 2013, 10:40:24 AM
I drew a bull tag..... I drew a bull tag...... I drew a bull tag.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello: :hello:
Dan-o, I can't remember did you draw an elk permit :bumpin:
Yep he did and he told me a secret......he's going to fill his trophy cow tag. :tup: :chuckle:
Cool with a Trophy Cow down Dan-o can think Mule Deer with us :tup:
Hey now....... I'm thinking big rack here. Not trophy cow. Got it?
Hey I like big racks to and some have bigger racks than others.... :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on July 22, 2013, 08:21:26 PM
I did find some nice new places I'd never been in the Bethel before this weekend. Bigger country than i remembered.....
Post by: LOVEMYLABXS on July 23, 2013, 10:54:10 AM
Good luck on the hunt :tup:
Mike
Post by: Elkrunner on July 23, 2013, 11:24:40 AM
Post by: Dan-o on July 27, 2013, 02:09:07 AM
CONGRATS on the TAGS :IBCOOL: :tup: Didn't have your luck with the tags but will be there with the Hawkins :hunter: Iffin you happen to spot a camp with an Apache pop up trailer stop in and ask for Mike who knows might even beable to lend a hand with some packin as long as it's not to steep a climb, kind of hard in a few of those spots for an old 62 yo guy :bash: :chuckle:
Good luck on the hunt :tup:
Mike
I'll keep my eye out. GMC 4-door and a dark blue hummer H3 for our camp. Stop in.
Post by: Dan-o on July 27, 2013, 02:11:08 AM
Dan-o have you been out scouting yet?
Yes, indeed!
Scouted last weekend. Mostly refamiliarized myself with some places i used to hunt. Funny how land marks change when you haven't been there in 10 years.
Also found some interesting new places.
No scouting this weekend.... business trip. >:(
But plenty more weekends before the hunt! :tup:
Pumped as ever!!!
Post by: Dan-o on August 02, 2013, 06:04:45 PM
Post by: Opportunist on August 02, 2013, 10:16:27 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on August 03, 2013, 05:46:35 AM
Oh wait never mind...forgot how you were with cameras :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on August 11, 2013, 08:12:39 PM
P.S. So far, scouting trips have been HOT.
I can't wait for the weather to cool off some.