Post by: Hoythunter on June 28, 2018, 06:38:55 PM
I’ve been truly fortunate with all the help I’ve received in the past and most recently in the Elk forum by complete strangers. Can’t say thanks enough, can’t wait for this fall of a lifetime.
I know the drill on this hunt; hope for snow, have chains ready, 170”+ is a unicorn, etc. Looking forward to trying my best to find that unicorn come Nov! My plan is to hit it hard Nov 15th - 20th. Looking forward to making awesome memories! Truly humbled.
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 28, 2018, 06:42:57 PM
Post by: JBar on June 28, 2018, 06:59:44 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 28, 2018, 07:03:36 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on June 28, 2018, 07:06:29 PM
I’d brag too! Congrats! The swakane is pretty slow the first two weeks. You won’t miss anything. A 170 is a very achievable goal.
Thanks! I have 6 full days committed to this hunt so we’ll see what we can turn up
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 28, 2018, 07:43:09 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on June 28, 2018, 07:49:33 PM
oh and if you can’t fit the peaches tag in I’ll be glad to take it off your hands :chuckle:. Didn’t draw with 11. I’ve got two or three bulls in mind.
I’ll keep that in mind :chuckle:
If it makes any difference I had 13 pts in each category, so at least I didn’t have just a couple :dunno:
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 28, 2018, 07:53:36 PM
glad someone with some points got a tag. I drew peaches 4 years ago with 7.oh and if you can’t fit the peaches tag in I’ll be glad to take it off your hands :chuckle:. Didn’t draw with 11. I’ve got two or three bulls in mind.
I’ll keep that in mind :chuckle:
If it makes any difference I had 13 pts in each category, so at least I didn’t have just a couple :dunno:
Post by: bear on June 28, 2018, 08:16:29 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on June 28, 2018, 08:47:28 PM
I’ve had the swakane tag a couple times over the years. Never even got a dusting of snow either time. 👎. I’ve hunted it it archery with snow. What a difference snow makes in this unit! The more the better!
That’s my understanding. Hopefully some will hit high early on to get them moving. I’ll make the most of it regardles, can only control a few things in a hunt and weather surely isn’t one of them.
Post by: Wingin it on June 28, 2018, 09:05:29 PM
Post by: JWEBB on June 28, 2018, 09:35:57 PM
This is going to be an epic season for you, Congratulations :tup:
:yeah: You won’t forget this season anytime soon!
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 28, 2018, 09:41:27 PM
Post by: Mfowl on June 28, 2018, 11:01:54 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on June 29, 2018, 08:58:16 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on July 27, 2018, 05:56:41 PM
Good to hear you're giving them all 100%. marriage and a job are overrated anyways😆
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on July 30, 2018, 11:56:51 AM
Post by: Cervus on July 30, 2018, 12:33:17 PM
Looking at your dates, make sure to leave yourself enough time before the general late archery season opens (Nov 21). Come the 21st its going to be a zoo--you wouldn't believe how many "archery road hunters" mob the Swakane all face-painted and ready to leap from the truck, sprint after a buck, and lob some arrows at it. Avoid the zoo at all costs :chuckle:
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Post by: JBar on July 30, 2018, 02:02:34 PM
Congrats on pulling this tag; it is a great hunt.
Looking at your dates, make sure to leave yourself enough time before the general late archery season opens (Nov 21). Come the 21st its going to be a zoo--you wouldn't believe how many "archery road hunters" mob the Swakane all face-painted and ready to leap from the truck, sprint after a buck, and lob some arrows at it. Avoid the zoo at all costs :chuckle:
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Late modern ends on the 20th he won't have to worry about those darn archery road hunters.