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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: deerhunter_98520 on September 01, 2013, 09:37:32 PM

Title: well this sucks
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 01, 2013, 09:37:32 PM: Well looks like I'll be goin solo for elk this year .....my huntin partner finally got called into work after a year off and this job is going to last until just after season....its good for him he's working but sucks he's missin elk season...oh well good luck to everyone this week ....lookin forward to seeing everyone's bull pics :tup:
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: bankwalker on September 01, 2013, 11:03:23 PM: I'm also back to work for you guessed it...till just after archery elk season. Glad I didn't buy my tags yet or spend money on arrows/broad heads for my recurve :chuckle:
Probably gonna try muzzy season instead :dunno:
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: Angus on September 01, 2013, 11:15:23 PM: Heading out tomorrow for 5 or 6 days of solo elk hunting. :)
Looks like a good time to get caught up on a couple books I haven't finished yet.
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 01, 2013, 11:29:24 PM: All these bosses should know there's no working during hunting season....it should be paid off like holidays :chuckle:
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 02, 2013, 07:00:38 AM: Yep....I only get to hunt weekends because of work! Good luck out.
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Post by: hillbilli on September 02, 2013, 07:04:46 AM: Be glad you're not deployed during the hunting season.. oh well at least i'll be home in time to hunt some late season..
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 02, 2013, 10:03:12 AM: Be safe out there and come back and kill a big one
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 03, 2013, 08:10:39 AM: And it just got worse....found out today i have to work one of the few days I thought I had to get out and yesterday weyco decided to red dot the only spot I was able to get out and scout :bash: I'm contemplating just skipping elk season as much as I don't want to :bash:
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: hillbilli on September 05, 2013, 03:06:20 AM: skip elk season?? thats crazy talk...
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 05, 2013, 03:19:27 AM: I am in the same boat ..Last couple years I have gotten my elk tag and have not went :bash: Just donating money to the Dept . and they do not even appreciate it :chuckle: Hopefully I will get a day or 2 in before its over or just wait until late season .
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 05, 2013, 06:56:12 AM: Things have turned around.... my huntin partner got the next 2 weekends off...we will be chasing screamin bulls come sat morning :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
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Post by: elk247 on September 05, 2013, 07:06:46 AM: Game on! I hope your right about the bulls screaming on saturday. Good luck :tup:
Title: Re: well this sucks
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 05, 2013, 07:41:48 AM: They were in my area this time last year...I hope its a repeat...good luck to all of you guys too