Post by: pd on March 29, 2014, 11:58:30 AM
Thanks to the many, many hunters who have already responded. We have 50 confirmed attendees for the seminar this coming Saturday. There are still places available--please send me a PM or respond here in the thread. This is going to be a great opportunity to improve your elk hunting skills, and there will be door prizes, too (sorry, no Hawaii vacations, RJ ;)).
Post by: northwesthunter84 on March 29, 2014, 02:14:50 PM
Post by: pd on March 29, 2014, 03:08:46 PM
Do you have to pay ahead of time to reserve a seat or will we pay at the door? I think that it awesome that this is being organized.
Great question! Please pay at the door. Also, PM me (or post online here) if you plan to come, so we make sure to have enough space. Thanks!
Post by: xXLojackXx on March 29, 2014, 07:35:31 PM
Post by: Tim in Wa. on March 30, 2014, 07:38:35 AM
Tim
Post by: pd on March 30, 2014, 09:49:50 AM
Does this have to happen during turkey season?? :bash:
Criticism taken. Apologies.
Scheduling is difficult, as you can imagine. We have to avoid the summertime, the hall is only available at certain times, the guest speaker's schedule gets priority, &c. We do our best.
Thanks for the attention (and bump, Tim).
Post by: elkfins on March 30, 2014, 12:28:43 PM
Post by: floatinghat on March 30, 2014, 02:05:55 PM
Post by: pd on March 30, 2014, 06:18:05 PM
Where do the proceeds go?
Great question. 100% of the proceeds (both the admission fee and any sales of calls) go to Jason Phelps. His knowledge, labor, and travel are very valuable, and he deserves whatever we can provide him. The church is offering the hall gratis, as part of their service to the community. Those of us who are organizing the event will also pay the admission fee, and offer our labor for free--because we are the ones to benefit from Jason's instruction.
Please come if you can.
Post by: pd on March 30, 2014, 06:19:24 PM
Expecting to be there and great bargain. Is there a way to ppay in advance to guarantee a seat?
No, there really isn't a way to prepay. We are not an organized club, and we don't have PayPal or anything like that. Because you have posted your intention to attend, we will put you on the list.
Thanks.
Post by: xXLojackXx on March 31, 2014, 12:51:13 PM
Mmmm elk :drool:
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 31, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on March 31, 2014, 02:23:59 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on March 31, 2014, 04:23:01 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on March 31, 2014, 05:26:13 PM
Post by: oldhuntere on April 01, 2014, 11:38:41 AM
Post by: stromdiddily on April 01, 2014, 03:25:53 PM
Might have a plus one :tup:
Post by: Tim in Wa. on April 02, 2014, 07:02:48 PM
Post by: pd on April 02, 2014, 08:45:37 PM
I will be there. The amount of eye popping trophy rooms on Bainbridge is unbelievable. There are definitely people that stack some monster animals who dwell amongst the leaf-lickers on braindamage.
Thanks to all of you who have e-mailed/PM'ed/responded here. Jason has a great reputation, and I am sure this will be of great use to all attendees.
Sundance, you might already know this, but amongst the tree huggers on the island there are a lot of "closet hunters." It sometimes even amazes me.
Post by: JPhelps on April 03, 2014, 09:28:29 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 03, 2014, 09:33:51 AM
Post by: oldhuntere on April 06, 2014, 07:57:18 PM
Terry (oldhuntere)
Post by: pd on April 06, 2014, 09:06:48 PM
Just checkin in to see how we are coming with the attendance count. I know PD you set up an e-mail address. So I thought I would keep this post moving up.
Terry (oldhuntere)
Thanks for the bump to the top. We keep getting attendance requests! Jason has such a great reputation, I even hear of guys driving several hours to attend. This is going to be a great event. :tup:
Post by: Birdguy on April 09, 2014, 09:32:41 PM
Post by: elkkillin5 on April 10, 2014, 02:24:15 PM
Post by: pd on April 10, 2014, 06:40:12 PM
I will be there and there will be 3 other guys with me thanks for the early notice see you there Jason.
See you then, ElkKillin5. (Thanks, too, BirdGuy.)
Post by: JPhelps on April 10, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on April 10, 2014, 09:33:38 PM
Post by: Rider on April 10, 2014, 09:46:56 PM
Post by: floatinghat on April 11, 2014, 08:10:19 AM
Post by: pd on April 11, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
I'll hop on the ferry and motor across the pond to check this out :tup:
Thanks, LoJack.
By the way, for any of you who might come across the ferry, if you let us know in advance we could arrange for somebody to pick you up at the Winslow (Bainbridge) terminal. That way you could leave your rig at Coleman Dock (Seattle), and save a bundle by avoiding the vehicle fare. You would have to be on the 07:55 boat.
Post by: oldhuntere on April 13, 2014, 06:17:16 PM
Post by: oldhuntere on April 19, 2014, 08:56:30 AM
Post by: bucksandbulls on April 20, 2014, 08:08:48 AM
Post by: pd on April 20, 2014, 08:41:14 AM
If it was anywhere else in kitsap county I would go. I would rather stay the night in a Belfair hotel than step on THE ISLAND.
C'mon, B&B, you have nothing to fear during daylight hours. As an added bonus, if you come I will buy you a burger. :tup:
Post by: Dbax129 on April 21, 2014, 12:12:06 AM
Post by: _TONY_ on April 21, 2014, 09:20:42 PM
Post by: JPhelps on April 21, 2014, 10:04:28 PM
Post by: Commando on April 22, 2014, 05:43:53 AM
Post by: pd on April 22, 2014, 12:09:10 PM
Post by: oldhuntere on April 24, 2014, 09:28:22 AM
Post by: Dbax129 on April 24, 2014, 09:31:20 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 25, 2014, 08:01:17 AM
Post by: Still Learning on April 25, 2014, 10:31:45 AM
Post by: Nice Racks on April 25, 2014, 12:21:42 PM
Post by: pd on April 25, 2014, 12:24:06 PM
I actually called a buddy the other day and to invite him, and he said a guy he was working with on Bainbridge already invited him, and he was going to call me about it the next day. As far as I know, the guy that works with him read about it on a flier I think... My buddy has never been on this site, so word is traveling.
Great stuff. :tup:
Post by: pd on April 25, 2014, 12:27:38 PM
Will there be any discussion on locations/areas to hunt in this region? I am thinking about coming, but that would probably make sure that I was there.
Part of what we (the so-called "Kitsap Hunters Club") are trying to do is provide an opportunity for like-minded hunters to meet and greet one another. I would certainly expect methods/areas/hunting ideas to be part of the general discussion, although I wouldn't expect Jason to give up specific secrets. Please come out, as I am sure you could offer us a lot, and you would gain a lot.
Post by: pd on April 25, 2014, 12:29:47 PM
Count me in. Maybe someone can show me how NOT to choke on Diaphrahm calls. :bash:
Happy to have you aboard. By the way, I am also in the choker camp. The good news is this: The Bainbridge main fire station (and MedVac helicopter pad) is across the street from the meeting hall. If you do swallow a call, Harborview is only 10 minutes away. :chuckle:
Post by: xXLojackXx on April 25, 2014, 12:30:36 PM
Will there be any discussion on locations/areas to hunt in this region? I am thinking about coming, but that would probably make sure that I was there.
Part of what we (the so-called "Kitsap Hunters Club") are trying to do is provide an opportunity for like-minded hunters to meet and greet one another. I would certainly expect methods/areas/hunting ideas to be part of the general discussion, although I wouldn't expect Jason to give up specific secrets. Please come out, as I am sure you could offer us a lot, and you would gain a lot.
I believe he wants the coordinates to where Jason killed that monster bull :chuckle:
Post by: Dbax129 on April 26, 2014, 08:27:56 AM
O, yeah. Me too! Does that cost extra? :chuckle:Will there be any discussion on locations/areas to hunt in this region? I am thinking about coming, but that would probably make sure that I was there.
Part of what we (the so-called "Kitsap Hunters Club") are trying to do is provide an opportunity for like-minded hunters to meet and greet one another. I would certainly expect methods/areas/hunting ideas to be part of the general discussion, although I wouldn't expect Jason to give up specific secrets. Please come out, as I am sure you could offer us a lot, and you would gain a lot.
I believe he wants the coordinates to where Jason killed that monster bull :chuckle:
Post by: eganx on April 27, 2014, 02:34:43 PM
Post by: JPhelps on April 28, 2014, 06:38:46 AM
Will there be any discussion on locations/areas to hunt in this region? I am thinking about coming, but that would probably make sure that I was there.
I won't give you any specific areas, but I WILL go over my strategy to finding elk.....How I research an area, how I confirm what is there and ultimately how I decide what elk/area I want to hunt.
Post by: Balog on May 02, 2014, 02:16:48 PM
Post by: JPhelps on May 02, 2014, 02:33:38 PM
Post by: pd on May 02, 2014, 02:54:49 PM
DBax, no buy ins allowed. You are younger than Jason--get out there and burn some boot leather.
Thanks to the many, many who have responded, either here in the forum, by PM, or by e-mail. I will send a reminder to everybody about 1 week before the seminar. I am very excited to participate; I know that there will be some super hunters there, and that this will be an excellent opportunity to learn some elk hunting skills.
Post by: oldhuntere on May 05, 2014, 07:57:49 PM
Post by: JPhelps on May 06, 2014, 02:18:05 PM
Post by: Dbax129 on May 06, 2014, 03:04:54 PM
Post by: pd on May 06, 2014, 04:19:08 PM
onXmaps (formerly known as HuntingGPS) has donated to the door prizes. They have kicked in 10 smartphone apps for door prizes. :tup:
That is great news, Jason. There will be several happy elk hunters at this seminar! (Many thanks to onXmaps for their generosity.)
Post by: Rider on May 07, 2014, 10:12:20 PM
I've got 4 of us coming from Monroe area.
Post by: JPhelps on May 08, 2014, 05:20:45 AM
Post by: nw_bowhunter on May 08, 2014, 01:41:17 PM
I will bring some, but I will also bring my press
Are you bringing product for sale? There 3 of us. I want a bugle tube
Post by: JPhelps on May 08, 2014, 04:06:55 PM
Post by: nw_bowhunter on May 08, 2014, 06:32:43 PM
Yes. I will bring as many calls as I can throw in.
Excellent...
Post by: oldhuntere on May 13, 2014, 03:51:31 PM
Post by: Bordercop on May 13, 2014, 08:16:56 PM
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Post by: Russ McDonald on May 13, 2014, 08:20:35 PM
:tup: :tup:Yes. I will bring as many calls as I can throw in.
Excellent...
Post by: pd on May 13, 2014, 08:28:48 PM
Is there any room for two more?
Yes. Please come.
Post by: Bordercop on May 13, 2014, 08:30:06 PM
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Post by: JPhelps on May 13, 2014, 08:39:19 PM
Post by: Arnold T. on May 14, 2014, 11:16:58 AM
Post by: pd on May 14, 2014, 12:00:10 PM
Pd, count me in for the 17th and I'll try to bring another guy as well.
Done. See you Saturday!
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 16, 2014, 07:26:53 AM
Post by: JPhelps on May 16, 2014, 07:45:33 AM
Post by: JPhelps on May 16, 2014, 05:57:44 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 16, 2014, 06:24:28 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on May 16, 2014, 07:07:32 PM
Post by: pd on May 16, 2014, 09:12:03 PM
Even if you have not sent in a PM, you are welcome to attend. Just show up, and we will find you a spot.
Post by: Big P on May 16, 2014, 10:04:22 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 16, 2014, 10:45:52 PM
Post by: pd on May 16, 2014, 11:02:06 PM
I'm still going. I'll be in the 7:55 boat
Do you need a pickup, or are you driving?
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 16, 2014, 11:11:43 PM
I'd still drive even if the ferry was $40 each way, before id leave my truck unattended in Seattle.
Post by: northwesthunter84 on May 17, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Post by: tbotts on May 17, 2014, 03:39:27 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 17, 2014, 04:43:29 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 17, 2014, 05:00:01 PM
Post by: PAW66 on May 17, 2014, 07:21:27 PM
Thanks Jason and pd
Post by: JPhelps on May 17, 2014, 07:59:24 PM
I'm working on getting some pictures uploaded.
Post by: pd on May 17, 2014, 08:07:49 PM
Thanks to all of you who came over; your participation made this a great success. Many thanks again to the Bainbridge First Baptist Church for hosting the seminar, and a special thanks to our speaker, Jason.
Post by: Nice Racks on May 17, 2014, 09:02:10 PM
Post by: Birdguy on May 17, 2014, 10:07:25 PM
PD sounds like you and your team pulled off a great event :tup:.
Post by: pd on May 17, 2014, 10:09:21 PM
Great to hear such a great time was had by those who made it sorry I was unable to go but it sounds like a good time was had for sure. This is the kind of stuff we as hunters need to try and keep doing to keep interest and help those that did not have the family history of hunting or that mentor that took the time to help us in our chosen area of passion.
PD sounds like you and your team pulled off a great event :tup:.
BirdGuy, we missed you and SilverdaleSauer and Tim_In_Wa and the others. See you next time.
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on May 17, 2014, 11:59:07 PM
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on May 19, 2014, 11:29:23 AM
I took tons of notes; and am excited to get out in the woods!
Loved hearing from a real NW hunter who consistently notches his tag year after year.
Post by: Mumbles on May 24, 2014, 11:43:05 AM
Post by: HoofsandWings on May 24, 2014, 04:20:53 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: pd on May 24, 2014, 04:42:39 PM
Really missed a great opportunity here. Bummed to have missed the knowledge and ability to meet local like minded hunters.
We will remember you for the next one.