Post by: cigardave on July 12, 2016, 10:00:21 AM
We hunt SW of Ellensburg about 9 miles from I-90 at 4500 feet elevation... the road is okay but 4WD is recommended due to possible snow/ice.
Our camp setup is a complete system... internal frame wall tent with an extended awning cooking and storage area, wood burning stove, tarps, tables for food prep, etc. You would need a camp cot, sleeping bag, coolers and personal gear. We camp where we hunt and you can make your hunting as relaxed or as arduous as you want. We travel to camp on the day before the Saturday opener and usually stay a week.
We share in the setting up and taking down of camp, cooking, firewood gathering, animal recovery and handling. We share any meat taken evenly.
Reply or send me a PM if interested or you want additional information.
TIA
Post by: pd on July 12, 2016, 11:03:36 AM
It might be helpful to list your (current group's) general ages. Are you twenty-somethings, or seventy-somethings?
Best of luck!!
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 12, 2016, 11:07:24 AM
Post by: SteelheadTed on July 12, 2016, 01:02:02 PM
Post by: cigardave on July 12, 2016, 01:03:24 PM
What a great offer. I am sure you will find some interested parties.Good point... we're definitely not twenty-somethings... I'm 67 and my buddy is 68.
It might be helpful to list your (current group's) general ages. Are you twenty-somethings, or seventy-somethings?
Best of luck!!
Yikes... did I just admit that!!
Post by: cigardave on July 12, 2016, 01:04:46 PM
Real cool! Have to ask the question are cigars smoked in your elk camp? :chuckle:Absolutely... but not in the tent.
Post by: cigardave on July 12, 2016, 01:11:37 PM
This is of interest. As already posted, some details about group dynamics would be helpful.I'm retiring next week after a 35+ year career as a Boeing engineer.
My buddy, also retired, is an ex-smoke-jumper.
We were once a group of 6 hunters but our ranks have dwindled recently for a variety of reasons.
What else do you have in mind?
Ted, I should add that I'm an ex-steelheader. Used to float the Skykomish from Sultan to Monroe every fishable Sunday years ago. Still have the Alumaweld drift boat but haven't gotten it wet in years. Where do you steelhead?
Post by: SteelheadTed on July 13, 2016, 12:45:40 PM
Cheers,
Ted
Post by: Fidelk on July 16, 2016, 10:32:20 AM
We're both in our late sixties, but have hunted with hunters in their twenties from this camp, and we are seeking hunters to join us from across a wide age range. As stated, you can decide how hard you want to hunt and how far you want to wander in search of elk. We set this camp up in an area where you can just walk out of the tent and you can be hunting. We aren't elk hunting experts but have figured out how to have an enjoyable week and also, to fill some elk tags along the way.
We are mainly seeking people who can commit to about a week in camp and are willing to help share the effort of setting up and taking down the camp, taking turns cooking meals, gathering firewood, etc. It's not a heavy workload but certain chores need group participation.
By all means, let us know if you are interested or have additional questions. We will lose another of our original group due to relocation after this season, so this is a serious offer intended to keep a solid hunting group formed.
Post by: cem3434 on July 16, 2016, 11:08:06 AM
Post by: Beginnersmind on July 17, 2016, 09:27:20 PM
PM sent but if it's lost in the either drop me one and lets talk more.
Post by: jmscon on July 17, 2016, 09:42:31 PM
Why, yes, I am interested. :) My wife, partner, and girlfriend would all be much happier if I didn't hunt alone I'll do my best entertaining you with stories from that situation in return for your hospitality, knowledge, and set up.
PM sent but if it's lost in the either drop me one and lets talk more.
Dang, you have a wife, a partner and a girlfriend?! You're a busy guy! How do you even have time to hunt?
Sorry couldn't help myself! :chuckle:
Post by: Tbar on July 17, 2016, 10:24:33 PM
Why, yes, I am interested. :) My wife, partner, and girlfriend would all be much happier if I didn't hunt alone I'll do my best entertaining you with stories from that situation in return for your hospitality, knowledge, and set up.I wouldn't wish that on my enemy! :chuckle:
PM sent but if it's lost in the either drop me one and lets talk more.
Post by: Beginnersmind on July 18, 2016, 12:05:34 PM
If nothing else, their other boy/girlfriends provide distraction, from time to time...;)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 18, 2016, 12:11:07 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on July 18, 2016, 12:27:34 PM
Our camp has been doing the same thing for over 30 years. I married in. I think we are different from others as each generation hunts. I think what you guys are facing is what WDFW is trying to overcome, no new hunters coming into the ranks.
Good luck in your search, I applaud you for your effort to keep the tradition going.
Post by: Fidelk on July 18, 2016, 05:54:08 PM
Post by: savagehunter on July 18, 2016, 10:36:31 PM
Post by: pd on July 18, 2016, 10:43:56 PM
This is a great thread.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 19, 2016, 05:20:09 AM
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on July 19, 2016, 08:31:30 PM
Post by: wadu1 on July 19, 2016, 08:50:26 PM
Post by: Fidelk on July 20, 2016, 08:50:25 PM
As stated, we think we have room for 1-2 hunters this season and probably up to 3 in the future. If you provide contact information, we will be able to contact you directly once we determine how many openings we have. I will reply to all who provide contact information.
Again, we really appreciate your responses and interest in hunting with us.
Post by: KillerBeee on August 22, 2016, 02:54:47 PM