Post by: Fish4Fun on August 25, 2016, 07:28:25 AM
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Post by: huntandjeep on August 25, 2016, 07:56:51 AM
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on August 25, 2016, 08:10:59 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 25, 2016, 09:13:09 AM
Good luck and let us know if you need help packing out your Big 6 point bull.
Thanks for letting me know that info, I will put your number in my phone just in case.
Jim
Post by: Antlershed on August 25, 2016, 09:27:23 AM
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Post by: muleyslayer on August 26, 2016, 02:08:20 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 26, 2016, 02:37:30 PM
If you get one down in the nasty, I might be able to grab a son or two and bolt over.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 26, 2016, 03:40:02 PM
You have my cel
If you get one down in the nasty, I might be able to grab a son or two and bolt over.
:tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 01, 2016, 10:04:54 AM
Scouting over the Labor Day weekend, plus will pull the cards to see what is in the areas we are thinking about.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 01, 2016, 10:13:50 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 25, 2016, 05:16:03 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 25, 2016, 06:16:57 PM
:bumpin: :chuckle:
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Come on already!!!!!!!
Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 25, 2016, 06:26:50 PM
:bumpin: :chuckle:
Can't wait to see pics!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 25, 2016, 06:43:18 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 25, 2016, 06:50:05 PM
I won't spoil anything for jim 8)
I agree, of course, but........ Jim is on the clock!!
Post by: huntandjeep on September 25, 2016, 07:09:24 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 25, 2016, 07:23:56 PM
:tup: Congrats. Buddy tagged out yesterday up there.awesome! They were absolutely ripping this weekend!
Post by: huntandjeep on September 25, 2016, 09:08:01 PM
They were. I was camped lower than my buddy with my family and called in a rag horn 5 and a decent 6x6 to within 50 yrds of my trailer. When the 6 point let out his last bugle before taking off the look on my 8 year olds face was priceless :-). She didn't know weather to run or stay.:tup: Congrats. Buddy tagged out yesterday up there.awesome! They were absolutely ripping this weekend!
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 25, 2016, 11:08:22 PM
hands on him. The 3 of us get him skinned, quartered and up the hill to the truck in less than 4 hours. Again I want to thank BLRman and my brother John, for the help and encouraging me during the pack out.
This hunt was pretty special to me, i killed my first bull 46 years ago. In 46 seasons I have been lucky to shoot quite a few small Bulls and cows. The other thing that has happened is 4 heart attacks and 4 mini strokes. 2 years ago my stroke doctor said to think about not hunting, my thought was " your fired". Stop hunting was not an option, so this bull was my redemption. I will admit it was tough with a full elk quarter on my pack, but I made it up and out to the truck. Thanks Karl, for the help to get the meat and head out of there. I am forever grateful for your friendship and help.
Oh yeah the bull..... Remember that goal of 290 - 310.....
How about a final score of 324"
46 seasons, 4 strokes, 4 heart attacks with 3 stents installed,
goal and big bull dream....... ACCOMPLISHED. :tup:
Post by: MLBowhunting on September 25, 2016, 11:26:01 PM
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Post by: Fish4Fun on September 26, 2016, 12:02:38 AM
Me with BLRman. This guy is like a machine and is a elk whisperer with a call. :chuckle:
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 26, 2016, 12:05:21 AM
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Post by: Scottystyle on September 26, 2016, 02:20:53 AM
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Post by: SniperDanWA on September 26, 2016, 06:51:34 AM
good job men
:yeah: great bull, great friendship, great story. Congratulations!
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on September 26, 2016, 07:09:31 AM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 26, 2016, 08:46:09 AM
Post by: Dan-o on September 26, 2016, 08:48:58 AM
Way to get it done.
But....... WE NEED MORE PICS!!!!!
See you soon.
Post by: hunthard on September 26, 2016, 08:54:01 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 26, 2016, 08:56:39 AM
Nice work, jim
Way to get it done.
But....... WE NEED MORE PICS!!!!!
See you soon.
Post by: gee_unit360 on September 26, 2016, 08:56:56 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 26, 2016, 08:58:06 AM
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Post by: Dan-o on September 26, 2016, 09:57:33 AM
Thanks, Carl
Post by: elkrack on September 26, 2016, 11:33:37 AM
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 26, 2016, 02:57:31 PM
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 26, 2016, 03:38:26 PM
Congratulations, Jim, I've been pretty shy about seriously trying to kill another elk since 2007 - had to leave that one in the field to waste, barely got myself out 11 hours later, heart attack and mini stroke. I've had chronic angina along with the six stents (last one in 2012), I'm hoping to draw a similar opportunity for one last bull.Draw the tag and I'm there for all of it Beau! I specialize in calling, spotting, deboning or quartering. I skin, I cape, I always keep a large supply of diet mtn dew and jalapeño cheddar dip. You gotta bring your own damn chips though! :chuckle:
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 26, 2016, 03:53:21 PM
Congratulations, Jim, I've been pretty shy about seriously trying to kill another elk since 2007 - had to leave that one in the field to waste, barely got myself out 11 hours later, heart attack and mini stroke. I've had chronic angina along with the six stents (last one in 2012), I'm hoping to draw a similar opportunity for one last bull.
DOUBLELUNG, this hunt really got me to thinking about the medical issues that some of us carry into the woods. The concerns we have are serious, but we refuse to not live our passion of hunting. I think after the seasons are over we should start a thread and learn from each other's issues. I am sure there are some good ideas that we can share. I know I will start the quest again next year with trying to get another bull tag. I learned from this hunt what I will do next time to be better prepared physically.
Post by: Whitpirate on September 26, 2016, 03:57:45 PM
Congratulations, Jim, I've been pretty shy about seriously trying to kill another elk since 2007 - had to leave that one in the field to waste, barely got myself out 11 hours later, heart attack and mini stroke. I've had chronic angina along with the six stents (last one in 2012), I'm hoping to draw a similar opportunity for one last bull.Draw the tag and I'm there for all of it Beau! I specialize in calling, spotting, deboning or quartering. I skin, I cape, I always keep a large supply of diet mtn dew and jalapeño cheddar dip. You gotta bring your own damn chips though! :chuckle:
He has goat feet! Pepsi products notwithstanding he's a solid egg on hooking folks up. I'm proud to say he's my friend.
Heck of a bull Jim.
Post by: Backstraps on September 26, 2016, 04:03:32 PM
Post by: MAVsled on September 26, 2016, 07:45:35 PM
that is one FINE Bethel trophy bull.
congrats.
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 26, 2016, 08:59:47 PM
from a person who has hunted this unit diligently for 48 years....
that is one FINE Bethel trophy bull.
congrats.
Thanks Mav, you have 2 more years than I do for Bethel
Are we going to see you this year up on the flats. ?
Post by: csaaphill on September 26, 2016, 11:54:35 PM
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Post by: liljozie495 on September 27, 2016, 10:05:04 AM
Joe
Post by: Tschaefer72 on September 27, 2016, 11:35:25 AM
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 27, 2016, 05:22:37 PM
Appreciate it Karl! Diet Dew is my favorite nonalcoholic beverage, and jalapeno cheddar can never get old.Congratulations, Jim, I've been pretty shy about seriously trying to kill another elk since 2007 - had to leave that one in the field to waste, barely got myself out 11 hours later, heart attack and mini stroke. I've had chronic angina along with the six stents (last one in 2012), I'm hoping to draw a similar opportunity for one last bull.Draw the tag and I'm there for all of it Beau! I specialize in calling, spotting, deboning or quartering. I skin, I cape, I always keep a large supply of diet mtn dew and jalapeño cheddar dip. You gotta bring your own damn chips though! :chuckle:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 27, 2016, 05:23:38 PM
I think that thread is a great idea! Just found out today my early ML hunts just got jacked for another heart cath Friday.Congratulations, Jim, I've been pretty shy about seriously trying to kill another elk since 2007 - had to leave that one in the field to waste, barely got myself out 11 hours later, heart attack and mini stroke. I've had chronic angina along with the six stents (last one in 2012), I'm hoping to draw a similar opportunity for one last bull.
DOUBLELUNG, this hunt really got me to thinking about the medical issues that some of us carry into the woods. The concerns we have are serious, but we refuse to not live our passion of hunting. I think after the seasons are over we should start a thread and learn from each other's issues. I am sure there are some good ideas that we can share. I know I will start the quest again next year with trying to get another bull tag. I learned from this hunt what I will do next time to be better prepared physically.
Post by: Romulus on October 01, 2016, 09:03:02 AM
Post by: ShadowHunter on October 01, 2016, 02:30:55 PM