Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 02:58:49 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 15, 2015, 03:01:54 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 03:39:53 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 15, 2015, 03:40:42 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 03:54:51 PM
365 or bust!
Post by: jackelope on June 15, 2015, 04:50:40 PM
I hope it takes all 8 days
365 or bust!
Wow...that's an aggressive goal. Best of luck with that. Keep us posted!!
Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 06:50:13 PM
Wow...that's an aggressive goal. Best of luck with that. Keep us posted!!
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My goal is to beat the bull I took out of observatory last year
Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 06:57:04 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2015, 07:14:38 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 15, 2015, 07:23:49 PM
Bull tag last year and Q.bull this year
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 15, 2015, 09:47:28 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 05:31:56 AM
Post by: Watimberghost on June 16, 2015, 05:36:09 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 06:44:21 AM
Not much of a talker!
Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2015, 06:52:58 AM
Post by: grundy53 on June 16, 2015, 06:57:28 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 07:01:54 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 07:15:51 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 07:18:26 AM
Post by: MooseZ25 on June 16, 2015, 07:23:46 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 07:34:17 AM
maybe we should talk
do you remember what the kill date was ?
that bull looks close to 350
Post by: MooseZ25 on June 16, 2015, 07:44:46 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 16, 2015, 07:48:27 AM
yep my son
Thought so, when I seen your pic last year it rinsed me of Jim the anvil neidhart. :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 07:50:44 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 16, 2015, 10:59:53 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 11:37:40 AM
but a guy can dream :rolleyes:
Post by: The Gobble-stopper on June 16, 2015, 12:56:32 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 16, 2015, 01:20:45 PM
Post by: lemondog on June 16, 2015, 08:13:49 PM
Post by: tgray on June 16, 2015, 08:32:21 PM
Post by: danderson on June 16, 2015, 08:54:53 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 06:34:16 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on June 17, 2015, 06:38:16 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 06:41:54 AM
Post by: danderson on June 17, 2015, 07:10:20 AM
Plus the little ones don't take up as much room on the old trophy wall, your welcome to come over to my camp, were going to
need all the help we can get
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 07:29:11 AM
Post by: camp cook on June 17, 2015, 07:34:09 AM
Post by: 2MANY on June 17, 2015, 07:37:12 AM
Good luck.
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 08:09:29 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 08:17:17 AM
Post by: 2MANY on June 17, 2015, 08:52:47 AM
Is there a benefit to using stock??
Post by: camp cook on June 17, 2015, 10:27:20 AM
Post by: Hunter Henry on June 17, 2015, 11:10:36 AM
Does this hunt use stock?
Is there a benefit to using stock??
What the heck is stock??
Post by: 2MANY on June 17, 2015, 11:21:30 AM
Does this hunt use stock?
Is there a benefit to using stock??
What the heck is stock??
Is there a benefit to using livestock to pack in?
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 11:30:24 AM
Does this hunt use stock?
Is there a benefit to using stock??
What the heck is stock??
Is there a benefit to using livestock to pack in?
Depends
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 11:31:26 AM
Chootem Troy Chootem !!!
Who the hell is troy
Post by: 400gross on June 17, 2015, 11:58:09 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 17, 2015, 12:08:32 PM
Chootem Troy Chootem !!!
Who the hell is troy
Post by: 400gross on June 18, 2015, 07:22:42 AM
Post by: danderson on June 18, 2015, 08:02:58 AM
there the best for the money in my opinion and easy to operate.
Post by: 400gross on June 18, 2015, 08:07:53 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 18, 2015, 02:23:44 PM
I use the Moultrie 8mp Trail cameras, Cabellas had them on sale for 90 dollars a ways back, think there going for 135.00 now, I have 6 of them !
there the best for the money in my opinion and easy to operate.
hey dave there's about 5 different 8mp models
Post by: danderson on June 18, 2015, 03:29:10 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 19, 2015, 06:26:28 AM
Post by: 400gross on June 19, 2015, 06:31:45 AM
Post by: C-Money on June 19, 2015, 08:35:49 AM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on June 20, 2015, 12:06:21 AM
I drew one of the bull tags this year. Looking to improve on my one and only bull, a spike. This tag sure took a long time to draw. Good luck 400gross on your quality tag! GameHunter, hope your Dad nails a dandy!!
Likewise..
I seem to be able to figure this stuff out. My goal is to have 5 really good spots to hit before all the regular season hunters push everything around. Good luck to everyone.
Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 11:01:37 AM
Post by: kirkl on June 25, 2015, 11:16:09 AM
Ones I'll let Ya know.
Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 01:01:38 PM
All info is welcome Thanks !!
Post by: coachcw on June 25, 2015, 01:17:53 PM
Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 01:56:46 PM
a lack of scouting will help elk hunting
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Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 02:37:02 PM
Post by: pd on June 25, 2015, 02:38:02 PM
Very nice pictures! Continued good luck this year.
Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 02:46:26 PM
Post by: danderson on June 25, 2015, 07:54:44 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on June 25, 2015, 08:50:31 PM
why do you say that :dunno:[/quote]
a lack of scouting will help elk hunting
My guess is he meant with the heatwave any scoutimg might cause elk undue stress in the heat and push them around when they would best be left to soak up the shade , mud and water? :dunno: my :twocents:
Post by: coachcw on June 25, 2015, 08:56:44 PM
why do you say that :dunno:[/quote]my guess IS you know where the elk like .I say don't bug them let them grow and deal with the heat without stress . Guys really push elk while scouting in my mind.
a lack of scouting will help elk hunting
If you find elk not being bothered the first week of august just back out till sept they will be there. Come the rut the big bulls move in and where they where isn't where there at. I don't see very many big trail cam bulls killed .
Post by: 400gross on June 25, 2015, 09:07:06 PM
Come on rain !
Post by: MooseZ25 on August 10, 2015, 12:10:25 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on August 10, 2015, 03:56:14 PM
Any scouting updates? Do you have big one all tied up?
I went 2 days last week (Tuesday/Wednesday). Still too hot. It was 65 degrees up top the north slopes and really windy. I spent some time with the Biologist who gave me a few pointers. I was more interested in driving the roads to learn the access routes to the areas I plan to hunt.
Post by: 400gross on August 11, 2015, 06:00:11 AM
Post by: tgray on September 30, 2015, 07:42:58 AM
Post by: lemondog on September 30, 2015, 08:02:44 AM
Pretty quite yesterday.
Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2015, 09:31:56 AM
Post by: danderson on September 30, 2015, 10:47:12 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 01, 2015, 08:10:32 PM
too Hot >:(
Meaning I would rather wait another 6 weeks for the colder weather to hit, versus trouncing around in the woods when its hot n dry. I was only looking to learn the road system that day, which was several weeks ago. I just now finally replied. Any PM pointers would be great. I am heading up next week to spend a few days looking around.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on October 02, 2015, 07:22:41 AM
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Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 02, 2015, 05:24:33 PM
I had that tag a few years ago and had the hot and dry weather. It sucked!
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It was warm and dry last season. We jumped 2 nice bulls in a very un-suspecting area. The key is to get out there and push canyons, glass, etc. Weather plays a role, but they are out there if you burn the boot leather and get after it. I talked to several permit holders that would drive the roads and barely set foot out of the truck. I plan to hunt my tail off this year. No telling when my father and I will get drawn for a cow and bull permit in the same season again.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on October 02, 2015, 05:29:38 PM
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Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 02, 2015, 05:36:25 PM
Believe me I hiked plenty!
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I figured you did. Right place right time seems to be a lot of it. Some call it luck. I wouldn't say luck, but it definitely helps to be lucky than good.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on October 02, 2015, 05:38:23 PM
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Post by: danderson on October 02, 2015, 06:00:02 PM
Post by: elkrack on October 02, 2015, 06:04:48 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 08:47:28 AM
Great week with my boys and good friends
Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 09:02:37 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2015, 09:22:07 AM
Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 09:25:16 AM
Post by: bearpaw on October 03, 2015, 09:42:39 AM
Post by: Pinetar on October 03, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Post by: Mossyoak on October 03, 2015, 10:05:43 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 03, 2015, 10:09:54 AM
Post by: earchcobber on October 03, 2015, 10:17:23 AM
Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 10:20:42 AM
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Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 10:25:19 AM
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on October 03, 2015, 10:33:42 AM
Post by: WenHunter on October 03, 2015, 11:23:33 AM
Post by: SniperDanWA on October 03, 2015, 11:30:36 AM
Post by: tgray on October 03, 2015, 11:53:06 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2015, 12:11:24 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 03, 2015, 12:22:56 PM
Post by: elkrack on October 03, 2015, 01:02:02 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 03, 2015, 07:46:16 PM
We worked hard for this bull I passed on a7x7 and a few others early on in hopes of a true giant but couldn't turn one up. Hunted one bull for 5 of the 8 days but he out smarted me every move I'd make. But had a blast with my two boys, and we were rewarded :tup:
Post by: hunterofelk on October 03, 2015, 10:11:04 PM
Post by: bugs n bones on October 04, 2015, 11:06:41 AM
Post by: tgray on October 04, 2015, 11:43:38 AM
Post by: 400gross on October 04, 2015, 02:28:21 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 04, 2015, 02:40:32 PM
Post by: C-Money on October 04, 2015, 06:41:28 PM
Post by: Birdguy on October 04, 2015, 07:35:47 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 04, 2015, 08:13:36 PM
Post by: tgray on October 04, 2015, 09:05:31 PM
No tape yet he's probably 340s gross of course :tup:i say closer to 350 :tup:. Well done again sir!
Post by: MooseZ25 on October 05, 2015, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: Watimberghost on October 05, 2015, 06:28:13 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 06, 2015, 01:13:12 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2015, 02:02:19 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2015, 02:03:27 PM
I'm curios how the muzzy bull tag holders are doing in the Observitory, maybe this change in weather will help :hello:
I know a couple archers who ate their tag
Post by: muleyslayer on October 08, 2015, 11:18:31 AM
I'm curios how the muzzy bull tag holders are doing in the Observitory, maybe this change in weather will help :hello:I seen a nice bull taken yesterday. He had a ton of mass.
Post by: muleyslayer on October 08, 2015, 11:19:08 AM
Post by: WAnoob on October 08, 2015, 11:20:55 AM
Post by: 400gross on October 08, 2015, 01:25:39 PM
What part of the unit was he takenI'm curios how the muzzy bull tag holders are doing in the Observitory, maybe this change in weather will help :hello:I seen a nice bull taken yesterday. He had a ton of mass.
Post by: 400gross on October 08, 2015, 01:27:32 PM
Quoted my self :o
Post by: muleyslayer on October 08, 2015, 01:42:53 PM
Thst I do not know, but definitely a nice bull.What part of the unit was he takenI'm curios how the muzzy bull tag holders are doing in the Observitory, maybe this change in weather will help :hello:I seen a nice bull taken yesterday. He had a ton of mass.
Post by: 400gross on October 08, 2015, 01:48:04 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 08, 2015, 10:06:29 PM
Thst I do not know, but definitely a nice bull.What part of the unit was he takenI'm curios how the muzzy bull tag holders are doing in the Observitory, maybe this change in weather will help :hello:I seen a nice bull taken yesterday. He had a ton of mass.
I was in the Umtaneum yesterday until dark. Talked to a few Muzzy hunters. One spike killed opening day and 2 cows sometime after. Slow throughout the week with a few bull and cow sightings. Dry and 64 degrees on top of the ridge line. I saw a small herd of cows after dark on one of the roads I was driving down. Its been slow in there the last 3 seasons.
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 08, 2015, 10:14:24 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 09, 2015, 05:53:42 AM
Post by: sled on October 09, 2015, 08:01:39 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 10, 2015, 08:08:13 AM
Kinda weird, I had bulls answer me in late Oct. Last year :dunno:
Post by: 400gross on October 17, 2015, 07:23:53 AM
I thought they were going to be the lucky group that hit the rut just right
Post by: sagewalker on October 17, 2015, 07:30:36 AM
Post by: 400gross on October 18, 2015, 10:37:21 AM
I'm setting my camera up this weekend and usually get multiple Bulls on it. If I get decentDid you ever get any giants on camera :dunno:
Ones I'll let Ya know.
Post by: bugs n bones on October 20, 2015, 05:14:39 PM
Post by: HUNTaHOLIC5 on October 20, 2015, 05:27:34 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 22, 2015, 08:31:57 PM
Really pays attention to detail
Thanks again Mike
He tapes out at 354"
I'm very happy with this bull
Post by: 400gross on October 22, 2015, 08:34:47 PM
Post by: bugs n bones on October 22, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Post by: 400gross on October 22, 2015, 08:50:52 PM