Post by: coachcw on July 16, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
I will start........
Post by: coachcw on July 16, 2015, 09:10:13 PM
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Post by: bracer40 on July 16, 2015, 11:00:02 PM
Its easy to stay focused and positive on day 1- it's a little harder after several days and tens of miles. Lose your focus - lose opportunities.Yup, I've seen trail cam pics of elk all around my stand site on the morning I decided to sleep in.
Post by: 4fletch on July 16, 2015, 11:50:53 PM
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Post by: RadSav on July 17, 2015, 12:48:55 AM
Post by: RadSav on July 17, 2015, 02:15:27 AM
Don't cook your mountainhouse over your hunting boots! :tup:
If hunting the westside and leave your boots out over night...check for slugs before putting boots on!
Post by: shootem on July 17, 2015, 02:31:47 AM
Post by: RadSav on July 17, 2015, 02:57:01 AM
You have to go where the elk are no matter how much it hurts.
Or how close to the road they are. For some that might hurt even more! :chuckle:
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on July 17, 2015, 03:04:28 AM
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Post by: coachcw on July 17, 2015, 05:42:56 AM
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Post by: 400gross on July 17, 2015, 06:25:34 AM
stay late
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 17, 2015, 06:44:22 AM
Carry a good handful of elk piss soaked dirt in your pocket, when the time is right rub all over your cloths.
Is that like Cialis? Good for 36 hrs?
Post by: snarkybull on July 17, 2015, 06:59:26 AM
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Post by: Jonathan_S on July 17, 2015, 07:03:51 AM
An irritating young man with the back of a mule and the legs of an ox can be more valuable than a $1,000 scope and a $50,000 truck!
Didn't think we had ever hunted together :dunno:
Post by: huntinluva on July 17, 2015, 09:16:44 AM
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Post by: buglebrush on July 17, 2015, 09:40:42 AM
Carry a good handful of elk piss soaked dirt in your pocket, when the time is right rub all over your cloths.
Used to. Now my advice is that your nose is one of your best weapons. Can't use it properly if you have elk piss on yourself or your gear. Rub crushed fir needless anywhere you want scent cover. :twocents:
Post by: rtspring on July 17, 2015, 09:51:44 AM
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Post by: jasnt on July 17, 2015, 10:14:34 AM
When Coach says "its about a mile" plan on 4. And bring snacks.:chuckle: my brother says that about me too
Post by: Rob on July 17, 2015, 10:25:36 AM
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Post by: huntingaddiction on July 17, 2015, 04:00:19 PM
It helps to have friends as crazy as you !True!
Post by: Mark251 on July 17, 2015, 04:21:40 PM
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 17, 2015, 05:35:44 PM
Sex, food, water, sleep and escape. Not a lot more to it than that, so don't over think it.
You got your dating tips in our elk hunting tips thread.
Post by: grundy53 on July 17, 2015, 06:05:54 PM
Post by: JJB11B on July 17, 2015, 06:24:32 PM
An irritating young man with the back of a mule and the legs of an ox can be more valuable than a $1,000 scope and a $50,000 truck!Hey I resemble that remark I am afraid, I figure I have helped a lot of people pack their elk, hopefully I can cash in on some favors in Sept.
Post by: grundy53 on July 17, 2015, 07:12:33 PM
Post by: chester on July 18, 2015, 12:36:27 AM
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Post by: brokenvet on July 18, 2015, 08:26:56 AM
Do whatever it takes!! No matter what!!!!
Yeah, watch out for others tagging your kill before you get to it.
Post by: Firedogg on July 18, 2015, 09:21:40 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 18, 2015, 11:17:27 AM
Post by: chester on July 18, 2015, 12:06:45 PM
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on July 18, 2015, 03:40:50 PM
Having partners that are reliable, organized, efficient at hunting and tough as nails makes for a great team that works together to kill lots of elk.
Post by: shootem on July 19, 2015, 03:11:06 AM
Post by: tgomez on July 19, 2015, 09:28:49 AM
Post by: tgomez on July 19, 2015, 09:32:23 AM
Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
Post by: nastybynature on July 19, 2015, 10:54:43 AM
Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
By "they" you must mean the overly politically correct liberal left? :dunno:
My oldest daughter and all my ex-wife's family is all Native and they could care less. My uncle is half and he just laughs when I mention it to him. I have yet to talk to one that does have a problem with it.... :chuckle:
But please everyone keep this thread going as there has been some good advice for us newbies!!
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 11:09:34 AM
Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
By "they" you must mean the overly politically correct liberal left whites? :dunno:
Fixed it!
Post by: nastybynature on July 19, 2015, 11:30:58 AM
Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
By "they" you must mean the overly politically correct liberal left whites? :dunno:
Fixed it!
:yeah: :tup: :)
Post by: coachcw on July 19, 2015, 03:36:12 PM
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Post by: skeeter 20i on July 24, 2015, 02:21:27 PM
Don't eat taco bell the night before :tup:
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on July 24, 2015, 04:34:43 PM
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Post by: coachcw on July 24, 2015, 05:36:31 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 24, 2015, 07:49:37 PM
Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
By "they" you must mean the overly politically correct liberal left whites? :dunno:
Fixed it!
:yeah: :tup: :)
Don't eat taco bell the night before :tup:
You mean, "don't invite Plat to camp and eat his fire sticks the night before"?!?!?! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: coachcw on July 24, 2015, 08:34:00 PM
No doubt !Keep indians out of your camp!! :chuckle:I think they preffer the term Native American. :dunno:
By "they" you must mean the overly politically correct liberal left whites? :dunno:
Fixed it!
:yeah: :tup: :)Don't eat taco bell the night before :tup:
You mean, "don't invite Plat to camp and eat his fire sticks the night before"?!?!?! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: kentrek on July 24, 2015, 08:38:58 PM
my main rule of thumb is to hunt side hill or down hill . number of times I have had success hunting up hill could be counted on one hand. ambush from hi !
:yeah: you don't see too many critters bed down facing up hill :chuckle: deer and elk both love to watch below them
Post by: magnumb on July 24, 2015, 08:57:43 PM
I've taken 3 bulls within 50 yards of each other doing exactly that and missed another opportunity because at that elevation, I did not give myself enough time to catch my breath on the sprint to 'that' spot.
Ass ends goin' away either means you missed your opportunity on a potential kill or she's just not that into you....... ;).
Either one is disturbing, at best. Or.......I'd imagine it would be..... :dunno:.
Post by: Elk hunter4ever on July 26, 2015, 08:46:42 PM
Post by: grundy53 on July 28, 2015, 06:59:28 AM
Don't overlook the obvious. I love hiking 2-4 miles back in to get away from people and finding elk. I also love finding those spots that are within a half mile or so from the road that most hunters pass by in there trucks while heading to their spots. Have killed several elk in hiding holes like this the last few years. Small thick patches of timber with a creek or stream nearby. Or even a big patch of mountain alders with a swamp that no hunter wants to get into or even knows about. If it looks nasty, put down the coffee cup and go take a peek. You might just stumble into a big boy that isnt expecting to see you.
Exactly! Who ever came up with the rule that you need to be a mile away from a road to kill an elk forgot to tell the elk that. My group has killed many elk in places where we can here the trucks driving all day.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 28, 2015, 07:14:01 AM
Don't overlook the obvious. I love hiking 2-4 miles back in to get away from people and finding elk. I also love finding those spots that are within a half mile or so from the road that most hunters pass by in there trucks while heading to their spots. Have killed several elk in hiding holes like this the last few years. Small thick patches of timber with a creek or stream nearby. Or even a big patch of mountain alders with a swamp that no hunter wants to get into or even knows about. If it looks nasty, put down the coffee cup and go take a peek. You might just stumble into a big boy that isnt expecting to see you.
Exactly! Who ever came up with the rule that you need to be a mile away from a road to kill an elk forgot to tell the elk that. My group has killed many elk in places where we can here the trucks driving all day.
This is a real good tip. We hiked for miles one time to be heading back to the rig on the mainline and I here some rustling of leaves. Stop and wait and here comes a rag horn bull going to cross the mainline. Killed him at 5yrds with bow and arrow. You getem where you getem.......
Post by: csaaphill on July 29, 2015, 10:28:40 PM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on July 30, 2015, 08:02:41 AM
my main rule of thumb is to hunt side hill or down hill . number of times I have had success hunting up hill could be counted on one hand. ambush from hi !
:yeah: you don't see too many critters bed down facing up hill :chuckle: deer and elk both love to watch below them
Use the three "ates" ElevATE LocATE AssasinATE. Saw that quote from a guide in WY in one of my hunting mags last night. Im stealing it.
Post by: buglebrush on July 30, 2015, 03:31:33 PM
You cant kill them form camp! Stay in the woods from dawn tell dusk, killed almost all my bulls between 12-3pm
Shhh... :peep: