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Title: Thank you Aaron Blanchard, you are still out their hunting through all of us!
Post by: Mathews Heli m on September 12, 2013, 10:18:55 PM: Hey everybody I am 16 years old and have been hunting as much as I possibly can since I was 8, this past spring my dad bought a couple of Jason Phelps' cow calls that had the Colockumelk print around them in memory of Aaron and we were determined to call in elk this year with them. Well we started the season with four archery elk tags and yesterday evening we filled the last two and every one was called in with a colockumelk call. It was by far the best hunting experience I have ever had, my dad and I were sitting on a watering hole that we knew would have elk coming to it in the evening and then all of a sudden we heard a bull beating up on a tree above us. then he bugled and then it just got crazy from then on out, their were cows talking and bulls rubbing. it seemed like an hour but they finally worked their way down the hill to the meadow and five calves came first, running across the meadow and into the wallow. I held out for what seemed like forever, watching them play and then finally a cow came across the field and to the other side of the wallow. I waited for her to take a drink and touched one off at 55 yards, :archery_smiley: it was a passthrough right in the lungs. :IBCOOL: they all spooked and with a little convincing of the Phelps call they came back in and my dads friend shot one. they both only went 50 yards. Then we watched the 345+ inch bull beat up on a tree on the other side of the meadow for a bit until we had to go find our cows. :drool: Thank you Jason for making these calls, they work magic on elk it is crazy!! and most importantly thank you Aaron for serving our country, and keeping us safe. I believe you are still hunting through the eyes of all of us.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 12, 2013, 10:20:55 PM: Way cool :tup: Thanks for the pic's and story.
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Post by: Bigluke1981 on September 12, 2013, 10:23:22 PM: Awesome story and hunt, congrats!!!!
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Post by: sumbeech66 on September 12, 2013, 10:23:41 PM: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on September 12, 2013, 10:24:01 PM: Best thread of the 2013 hunting season to date. Thanks for that and congrats on some fine shooting.
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Post by: kenzmad on September 12, 2013, 10:24:58 PM: Very cool. Looking tomget my phelps call into action for the muzzy opener.
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Post by: SniperDanWA on September 12, 2013, 10:27:17 PM: That's it, everyone needs one of those calls. Phelps better become a magician and conjour up a factory.

Nice story Helim. Good shot too. Hope my sons the deal on Saturday. Congrts :tup:
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Post by: Mathews Heli m on September 12, 2013, 10:34:23 PM: Thanks guys! and seriously Phelps game calls should become the new primos. his calls are bad@$$, we have bought like 6-7 of his cow calls now and a BUNCH of bull and turkey reeds. Jason is the MAN!! haha
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Post by: bowhunterforever on September 13, 2013, 01:04:47 AM: Awsome story and congrats :tup:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 13, 2013, 01:12:35 AM: Great job Heli! Thanks for posting this!
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Post by: shootem on September 13, 2013, 01:14:49 AM: Well done young man and a great story to hear.
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Post by: stevemiller on September 13, 2013, 01:39:15 AM: Awesome story,and congrats on the cow.
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Post by: MtnMuley on September 13, 2013, 02:45:20 AM: Very cool! :tup:
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Post by: Machias on September 13, 2013, 03:11:04 AM: Best Post of the year! Congrats!
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Post by: RadSav on September 13, 2013, 03:49:08 AM: Young man you give us hope for the future of this nation. Well done and well written :tup:
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Post by: bearpaw on September 13, 2013, 05:07:26 AM: thank you for the great story :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: 250savage on September 13, 2013, 05:38:10 AM: Great story. congrats. :tup:
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Post by: Raul Duke on September 13, 2013, 05:54:08 AM: Good job & great post :tup:
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Post by: Gobble Doc on September 13, 2013, 06:11:16 AM: :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 13, 2013, 06:36:26 AM: Thank you for that. Congrats on a great hunt. :tup:
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 13, 2013, 06:41:00 AM: Quote from: RadSav on September 13, 2013, 03:49:08 AM
Young man you give us hope for the future of this nation. Well done and well written :tup:

:yeah:
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Post by: jstone on September 13, 2013, 06:42:56 AM: Great Job.. :tup:
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Post by: jackmaster on September 13, 2013, 06:44:02 AM: Quote from: RadSav on September 13, 2013, 03:49:08 AM
Young man you give us hope for the future of this nation. Well done and well written :tup:
:yeah: :yeah:
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Post by: SuperDave on September 13, 2013, 07:37:09 AM: Great story and congratulations on a successful hunt!
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Post by: h20hunter on September 13, 2013, 07:39:16 AM: Bad ass. Well done.
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Post by: Whitpirate on September 13, 2013, 07:42:33 AM: Great job and congratulations on a fine hunt.
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Post by: Bulldozer77 on September 13, 2013, 07:59:44 AM: That's top notch! Great story and congrats!
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Post by: Russ McDonald on September 13, 2013, 07:59:53 AM: Very cool. Great job.

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Post by: turkeydancer on September 13, 2013, 08:26:18 AM: :whoo: Congrats !!! :tup:
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 13, 2013, 08:32:09 AM: Awesome! :tup:
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Post by: Band on September 13, 2013, 08:56:09 AM: Major feel good post. Thank you and congrats! :IBCOOL:
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Post by: RB on September 13, 2013, 09:22:12 AM: Right on! :tup:
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 13, 2013, 09:27:44 AM: Awesome, you get my nomination for story of the year!
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Post by: Rooster1981 on September 13, 2013, 09:30:08 AM: Great Post, and congrats on tagging your elk.
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Post by: runamuk on September 13, 2013, 09:44:45 AM: Congrats.....
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Post by: Caseyd on September 13, 2013, 09:45:21 AM: Congrats and thank you for the write up.

RIP Aaron
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Post by: C-Money on September 13, 2013, 09:45:35 AM: Wow! Congrats on a great hunt! Glad to hear you guys were keeping Aarons spirit alive. Congrats!
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Post by: dewandgin on September 13, 2013, 12:05:53 PM: Awesome story and Congrats!
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Post by: boneaddict on September 13, 2013, 12:18:47 PM: Quote from: RadSav on September 13, 2013, 03:49:08 AM
Young man you give us hope for the future of this nation. Well done and well written :tup:
A-MEN!
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Post by: idahohuntr on September 13, 2013, 12:52:56 PM: Quote from: jackelope on September 12, 2013, 10:24:01 PM
Best thread of the 2013 hunting season to date. Thanks for that and congrats on some fine shooting.
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
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Post by: huntsonofgun on September 13, 2013, 03:43:58 PM: Heli, You did a great job telling the story and your right the calls worked awesome. Thanks buddy it is always fun hunting with you and your dad, filling the freezer is just a bonus. I agree hats off to Phelps calls they work great, i can't think of any other call i would rather use. I would also like to say a big thank you to Aaron for everything he has sacrificed for all of us.
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Post by: Mathews Heli m on September 14, 2013, 01:42:51 PM: Thank you guys! glad everybody liked it!! wasn't expecting all the comments but thanks :tup: hope you ALL have a successful hunting season!
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Post by: cem3434 on September 14, 2013, 01:54:00 PM: Quote from: RadSav on September 13, 2013, 03:49:08 AM
Young man you give us hope for the future of this nation. Well done and well written :tup:

:yeah: You made a big statement for the youth of today with your post. Thanks for sharing and remembering the fallen who made the ultimate sacrice to protect our freedom. :tup:
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Post by: Greenhorn on September 14, 2013, 01:57:34 PM: Congratulations and great story! :tup:
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on September 14, 2013, 02:21:11 PM: :tup: :tup: Great story. Keep building the faith for the future of hunting and this great country. :tup: :tup:
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Post by: JPhelps on September 15, 2013, 02:16:26 PM: That is awesome!!! Glad the call worked :tup: BUT more importantly you have everything in perspective
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on September 15, 2013, 05:46:34 PM: Good job!
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Post by: Pinetar on September 17, 2013, 03:58:50 PM: Great story and you definitely have everything in perspective!!!
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Post by: brianb231 on September 17, 2013, 04:02:38 PM: That is awesome! Congrats to an honorable job well done. :tup:
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Post by: MtnMuley on September 17, 2013, 04:09:02 PM: :tup:
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Post by: hunterrcc on September 17, 2013, 04:34:54 PM: Great story! Now I want to see you using the long bow you made in next years pictures with an elk! :) Yes Jason's calls are the best! Thank you Aaron for sacrificing your life for the rest of us to be able to enjoy our freedom and these great hunting experiences for the rest of us.
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Post by: coachcw on September 17, 2013, 05:03:04 PM: Son you have your head on right ! i'm glad for your success and the memories that you have shared here....... no doubt the memory of Aaron Blanchard is in all our hearts . not a day goe's by that it doesn't choke me up a bit . But the fact that you show such a respect at your age is truelly remarkable If guys like you leed your peers into the future our flag will stay strong !
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 17, 2013, 05:53:19 PM: Nicely done!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaron would be proud my friend.....trust me I know :tup: Hey post a pick in the elk section, I started a thread for these very pics.
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Post by: Mathews Heli m on September 17, 2013, 06:05:43 PM: Thank you everybody! just did it BLRman, thank you :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 18, 2013, 10:19:00 AM: What high school do you go to man? If its Eburg, kittitas, Thorp, or East on find the Pepsi guy when he is there. Drink is on me! Karl (Pepsi guy)
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Post by: turkeydancer on September 18, 2013, 12:09:45 PM: Quote from: coachcw on September 17, 2013, 05:03:04 PM
Son you have your head on right ! i'm glad for your success and the memories that you have shared here....... no doubt the memory of Aaron Blanchard is in all our hearts . not a day goe's by that it doesn't choke me up a bit . But the fact that you show such a respect at your age is truelly remarkable If guys like you leed your peers into the future our flag will stay strong !

:yeah: Couldn't say it any better ... thanks for sharing!
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Post by: LittleJohn on September 18, 2013, 02:00:17 PM: Works in Montana too!! Proud to carry this call
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Post by: Mathews Heli m on September 18, 2013, 10:08:13 PM: WHAT!?? seriously? I go to ehs! :) do you drive that sick painted pepsi truck? :tup: ill say hi if I see ya next time!