Post by: shanevg on August 31, 2016, 11:12:23 AM
I've been incredibly blessed with great alpine blacktails the last 2 years. Honestly just being out there will be enough for me but I sure won't complain if God blesses me again with a solid blacktail buck.
Good luck to everyone headed out this weekend and in the coming weeks!
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Post by: ELKBURGER on August 31, 2016, 12:33:11 PM
Good luck, Shane. You are an inspiration to us all.:yeah: A purist! Enjoy your time on the mountain... and may God bless you greatly!
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Post by: Gringo31 on August 31, 2016, 06:13:53 PM
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The part I look forward to most is the time alone in God's amazing creation where all the distractions and barriers of a busy life seem to melt away and I can feel the presence of God more than anywhere else. For it is alone in the alpine where I can truly witness "Even the mountains and the hills bursting forth into song" proclaiming the glory of God.
Spot on! :tup:
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Post by: Lucky1 on August 31, 2016, 06:41:01 PM
That's really cool. It's a incredible awesome beautiful majestic creation. We are blessed to be able to enjoy and take part in it. God is good! I pray blessings on your hunt.QuoteThe part I look forward to most is the time alone in God's amazing creation where all the distractions and barriers of a busy life seem to melt away and I can feel the presence of God more than anywhere else. For it is alone in the alpine where I can truly witness "Even the mountains and the hills bursting forth into song" proclaiming the glory of God.
Spot on! :tup:
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Post by: davk on September 05, 2016, 07:54:45 PM
Awesome! Enjoy the rain...It was miserable for me. Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast :o. Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss. I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.
Post by: pd on September 05, 2016, 08:34:25 PM
It was miserable for me. Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast :o. Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss. I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.
I have been there before. I know exactly where that is----Mount Miserable!
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Post by: shanevg on September 06, 2016, 03:58:01 PM
Awesome! Enjoy the rain...It was miserable for me. Was pouring water out of my boots on the way in, along with finding out my waterproof pants leaked on both knees. 4 days of hiking around in soaking wet boots and wet pants was a blast :o. Had stars one night when got out of the tent to take a piss. I was pumped for the next day ... only to wake up to the sound of rain.
LOL, it was miserable weather but good for stalking. I didn't get a buck this weekend but had a great time. Was 37 yards from a bear waiting for him to step out from behind a tree when the wind switched on me. Saw 2 different 120+ bucks. Got within 20 yards of one of them in thick brush but never did see him. My brother was glassing from across the canyon and saw the buck scoot out of there without ever even giving me a glimpse.
All said I spotted 6 different bucks (3.5 shooters... I would have had a really time passing on one really heavy 3 point I saw thus the 0.5). Got within 110 yards of 4 different bucks but was never able to seal the deal. I'll be out again for high buck and then again for modern rifle so it's not done yet!
I'll try to post some photos and video later tonight.
Post by: X-Force on September 06, 2016, 04:05:19 PM
Post by: shanevg on September 06, 2016, 08:54:50 PM
I got within 100 yards of 4 different bucks, and 20 feet of the biggest one. Unfortunately it was so brushy I didn't even see him. My brother just watched him sneak out below me from across the canyon.
I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. You'll notice that the story is dominated by rain and fog!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Hunting/2016-Washington-Fall-Hunting/i-S3kjfJx/0/L/IMG_3803-4-L.jpg)
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A few notes:
-Caching a tarp earlier this summer was a lifesaver!
-Packable crampons are an absolute must!!! I use these ones: https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-Cypress-6-Crampons/dp/B0096PFSFC
-Absolutely LOVE my Z-Packs pack cover
Can't wait to get back out there!
Post by: saylean on September 06, 2016, 09:00:35 PM
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Post by: shanevg on September 06, 2016, 10:09:24 PM
Great photos. Looks like a blast! Just curious, what's your approximate elevation?
I generally am hunting 4500+
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Post by: Raven23 on September 07, 2016, 10:43:19 AM
Just wondering.
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Post by: HunterofWA on September 14, 2016, 05:16:44 PM
Has anyone seen any projections/predictions for start of the rut this year? Seems it was a little early last year. Also seems like a lot of things in nature came a little early this year too.
Just wondering.
The rut was at the it's peek right in between the two modern firearm seasons. I'm at 900-1,300 foot elevation. I don't know when it will begin this year, I'll try to study deer activity more this season even though I already got a deer, but you can never learn everything about deer hunting!