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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: treekillersteve on October 21, 2015, 10:01:04 PM

Title: termanilly ill elk tag units 251,328,329, and 335
Post by: treekillersteve on October 21, 2015, 10:01:04 PM: My dad was diagnosed with kidney cancer about 3 years ago and it's dwindled him down to a fraction of his former self. After numerous radiation therapy and new treatments it's really starting to take a toll on him and he's been having more bad days than good. So about three months ago I found out that the department of fish and game have a tag for people that are terminally ill and within six months of hospice. So sure enough my dad made a few phone calls and they gave him a any elk tag and he has until the end of November to fill it. He's going to the colockum tomorrow and my son and I will be joining him on Friday. I don't know who's more excited my dad or me , my dad hasn't ever shot an elk, not from lack of trying, so this will probably be his first and last elk so I'm hoping for a bruiser but I know my dad would be happy with a cow. I will keep you guys posted.
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Post by: lokidog on October 21, 2015, 10:04:43 PM: Good luck, sorry to hear about your dad, but time with family is what it's about. :tup:
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on October 21, 2015, 10:06:04 PM: I'm sure this will be a great and memorable experience, good luck!
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Post by: jrebel on October 21, 2015, 10:09:12 PM: Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad he has an opportunity to kill an elk, sounds like a great program. Good Luck. :tup:
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Post by: danderson on October 21, 2015, 10:14:05 PM: Good luck to your dad, keep us posted.
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Post by: cooltimber on October 21, 2015, 10:37:08 PM: :tup:
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Post by: coachcw on October 22, 2015, 06:06:07 AM: may you guys make a everlasting memory ! best of luck .
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Post by: cedarriver on October 22, 2015, 06:30:52 AM: Wow! Good Luck and God Bless!
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Post by: trophyhunt on October 22, 2015, 06:31:02 AM: Best of luck to you guys, I hope he doesn't suffer much in his last few months. Take lots of pic's of your hunt, best of luck to all of you.
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Post by: bugs n bones on October 22, 2015, 06:31:40 AM: Good luck.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 22, 2015, 06:49:42 AM: Best of luck and enjoy the time in the woods together.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 22, 2015, 06:56:42 AM: Wow!!!!,That's real cool!! Keep us all up to date. :tup:
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Post by: C-Money on October 22, 2015, 07:04:00 AM: Quote from: lokidog on October 21, 2015, 10:04:43 PM
Good luck, sorry to hear about your dad, but time with family is what it's about. :tup:

My thoughts exactly. Have a great time guys!
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Post by: vandeman17 on October 22, 2015, 07:13:13 AM: Wish you guys the best of luck. If you guys need a hand, more spots to check out etc don't hesitate to ask!
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Post by: bearhunter99 on October 22, 2015, 07:32:49 AM: Best of luck on a great experience with your dad!
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Post by: bracer40 on October 22, 2015, 07:42:42 AM: As much as many of us complain about that four letter word we all affectionally know as WDFW, this is a really heart warming story. I hope you all have a memorable hunt and time together.
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Post by: h20hunter on October 22, 2015, 07:43:27 AM: As others have said, I'm sorry to hear about your father.

I hope you guys have a great hunt and looking forward to the recap.
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Post by: Whitpirate on October 22, 2015, 08:01:24 AM: All the best on a last hunt. If you need some help let me know and I'll do my best to be there. I cook fancy according to Plat.
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Post by: Elkpiss on October 22, 2015, 08:04:22 AM: I hope you guys get the biggest elk on the Mt... Enjoy your hunt with your Dad take lots of pics and enjoy every second of the hunt...
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 22, 2015, 04:41:31 PM: Good luck :tup:
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Post by: jkthomps on October 22, 2015, 04:45:37 PM: Best of luck. Sorry to hear about your dad's situation. Take lots of photos and cherish every moment. Hope to hear a great story here.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on October 23, 2015, 04:51:43 PM: You are making your Dad proud of you. That is a gift that is not always easy. Good job. It is also great witnessing/mentoring to younger eyes that are watching. That's being a man.
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Post by: Wapiti4570 on October 23, 2015, 09:22:08 PM: treekillersteve,
Sorry to hear about your dad.
You were all successful as soon as you and your son joined him.
My dad never did kill an elk......didn't matter. Sitting around the fire is what really matters.
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Post by: treekillersteve on October 24, 2015, 10:37:09 PM: Update guys my dad got it done shot a nice 6x7 tonight I'm heading back up right now with some friends to pack it out. I'll post the story tomorrow
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Post by: mp.hunter on October 24, 2015, 10:43:11 PM: Congrats to your dad

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Post by: Maligator on October 24, 2015, 10:47:35 PM: Congratulations to your dad :tup:

I'm sure it will be a treasured memory!
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 24, 2015, 11:02:17 PM: That's awesome, congrats to your dad :tup: Cant wait for the story
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Post by: Becky on October 24, 2015, 11:51:16 PM: So sorry to hear about your dad, that's one hell of a life experience for him though getting that nice trophy! Congrats to him and prayers as well.
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Post by: Old Mule on October 25, 2015, 06:59:24 AM: Congrats to your dad, beautiful bull, Prayers coming his way.
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Post by: SniperDanWA on October 25, 2015, 10:07:56 AM: Very nice. Bull looks just like the treasure your dad had in mind, I'm fairly sure. My prayers go out to you and your family as you spend precious time with your dad.
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Post by: trophyhunt on October 25, 2015, 10:12:16 AM: Very, very cool! Congrats to all of you, especially to your dad. I can't imagine the feelings you were having, great day for sure!
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Post by: wsucowboy on October 25, 2015, 05:17:08 PM: My prayers go out to you and your family. That's a very nice bull and some good memories

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Post by: UBA on October 25, 2015, 05:28:53 PM: Awesome. Memory that will last forever
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Post by: jstone on October 25, 2015, 06:08:53 PM: Great job. :tup: :tup:
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Post by: JWEBB on October 25, 2015, 09:37:47 PM: Awesome bull!
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Post by: 250savage on October 29, 2015, 10:48:40 AM: Congratulations on an awesome bull. :tup: Glad your dad was able to get to hunt and make good memories for you all. Hope he beats the cancer.
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Post by: X-Force on October 29, 2015, 10:57:10 AM: Great bull. Great memories.
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 29, 2015, 11:03:16 AM: :tup:

Losing loved ones is tough, as we all get older it becomes more and more a reality. The memories are what keeps us smiling. That Bull will be one heck of a good memory.
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Post by: Firedogg on October 29, 2015, 01:37:12 PM: It's very nice to see some good come out of a state program. Keeping your dad and family in my thoughts, hope you get to enjoy several elk meals with dad in the coming weeks.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 29, 2015, 01:41:25 PM: What a wonderful thing for you two to be able to share together. I'm sorry about your dad's illness. I'm glad you're making the most of your time together.
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on October 29, 2015, 02:08:00 PM: I am sure that is a hunt you will cherish forever, congratulations!

I am glad the state does this for people in these situations. My cousin got a deer tag for similar reasons, they even let him hunt early since he started chemo on opening day of rifle. It's very bittersweet, I don't think anyone wants to qualify for them, but they will really work with you to make sure you get out in the woods.
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Post by: Muleyslyr on October 29, 2015, 08:40:41 PM: That's very cool, so sorry to hear about your dad though. Awesome story and thanks for sharing with us.
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Post by: coachcw on October 30, 2015, 06:29:18 AM: sounds like he had a great hunt :tup:
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Post by: BNAElkhntr on October 30, 2015, 07:02:41 AM: Hey Congrats to Your Dad. I'm Glad you and He were able to Have this Memory Together. Prayers to your Dad.
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Post by: Gringo31 on October 30, 2015, 01:28:16 PM: Great News!

Beautiful Bull..... :tup:
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Post by: muleyslayer on October 30, 2015, 06:18:44 PM: That's great! I'm happy for your father
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Post by: Wapiti4570 on October 30, 2015, 06:39:28 PM: First elk and a great trophy at that with unforgettable memories.
Congratulations to your dad!
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Post by: RuttinWapati on October 30, 2015, 07:11:27 PM: Congrats!!! Great huntin story to be told for many years to come.

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Post by: bench beast on October 30, 2015, 07:53:12 PM: That makes for great memories
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Post by: 4fletch on October 31, 2015, 12:01:40 AM: Congrats to your father and your family. What a great bull your father harvested. Great memories for all. Well done