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Classifieds & Organizations => Where To Go - Partners - Hunt Swaps => Topic started by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on September 05, 2018, 12:40:18 AM

Title: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on September 05, 2018, 12:40:18 AM: After becoming addicted to Elk hunting in the late 1970's..
I hunted with a "Black Powder" weapon, but back then we just bought a tag and hunted with what we wanted to hunt with.
We paid fI'll amount for special draws, and were refunded if not drawn..
I bought a tag every year since 1978, and hunted the season that was open.
When they made us choose weapon and season, I went with Archery.
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Season opens on the 8th of Sept.,
My shoulder hurts, and I cannot draw my bow.
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After 34 years I am not elk hunting with a bow.
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I will be hunting unit 673.
I have a camp set up, knowledge of herds, area, unit, etc...

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Wall tent with bunks available, just looking for hunters to share stories, and help packing.
My neighbor, my daughter, not sure who...
Anybody thinking about Oct. 6-12 WML?
With no idea where to go?
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You pack it out, you put it in your freezer, and I'll give you first chance on shot..
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Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lastmk8 on September 05, 2018, 07:23:38 AM: Sounds like a hell of an offer, making me wish I shot a smoke-pole, unfortunately, I'm still stuck in the modern and archery world. Even worse my work has me traveling a bit this year and it is the first year in five years I don't have the Elk Multi-Season, which based on your post would have forced me to go get that smoke pole. I will check with a couple buddies who might be interested, but I think one still doing archery.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: treeclimber2852 on September 05, 2018, 10:46:25 AM: I have multi-season elk and my hunting buddy only shoots archery. Assuming I don't punch my tag in the few days of early archery on the East side I'll be hunting, I may reach out to join you for a few days. I'd love to learn the West side better, especially the coastal units. My muzzleloader is dialed in and ready to go.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on September 05, 2018, 11:37:11 AM: Yeah, if it was just about the meat I would go shoot a local limper, but would rather hunt.
Die hard bowhunter, but have to face reality that I cannot draw my bow :(
most of my hunting partners have either passed away, or given up due to health and family issues.
On the plus side, might get some rain by October...
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: jb101 on September 24, 2018, 10:00:03 PM: I'd be all over this if I didn't already have 2 hunts going on this Fall. If the offer still stands for next year, I'd love to hook up.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lokidog on September 27, 2018, 10:13:00 AM: I'll be there. :hello:
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 02, 2018, 06:59:25 PM: Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help :tup:
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lokidog on October 02, 2018, 09:27:43 PM: Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 02, 2018, 06:59:25 PM
Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help :tup:

Non-permit land for me....
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 03, 2018, 09:49:39 AM: Quote from: lokidog on October 02, 2018, 09:27:43 PM
Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 02, 2018, 06:59:25 PM
Are you hunting state land or weyco? I hunted archery season already but if you need an extra packer I'm available this weekend if your hunting state land ...shoot me a pm if you want some help :tup:

Non-permit land for me....
Not hunting permit area, thanks for the offer.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: bobcat on October 03, 2018, 10:47:35 AM: Good luck. If I didn't buy a modern tag this year I would've joined you for sure.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on October 03, 2018, 11:02:24 AM: Thats an incredible offer! I sent you a PM. Still deciding between Modern and MZL. I have hunted that coastal area for a few years, no success yet in a bull! Always nice to connect with people on here! Thanks!
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on October 03, 2018, 09:38:21 PM: Lokidog actually has been here twice with me, and willing to come for a third!
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Maybe this time will be lucky 3!
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Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: Scvette on October 03, 2018, 10:07:34 PM: Wish I would have seen this sooner,I would've went. Haven't messed with my muzzle loader in years and I also have too many other things going on right now.
Not sure if you remember me but you showed me around down there a few years ago,I've been hunting down there since then but missed the last 2 yrs.good luck
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 04, 2018, 04:53:26 AM: Not this year but I fear someday I'll have to put down the bow as well. Already purchased and hunted the early archery season.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lokidog on October 10, 2018, 10:18:28 PM: Lucky 3!
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: jmscon on October 10, 2018, 10:35:48 PM: Congrats, way to get it done!
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: jb101 on October 12, 2018, 12:19:49 PM: Outstanding! Nice to see a plan come together!
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: cem3434 on October 12, 2018, 12:21:50 PM: Great offer and congrats on the success.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lokidog on October 12, 2018, 03:15:57 PM: As he lay, after the fourth shot at him from the location the shot was taken.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: KevrosWanderin on October 12, 2018, 05:56:01 PM: This was a amazing offer. I am intrigued as I read through the post. Moving here just last month I am so intrigued with how all this works, regs and all. I am studying, watching youtube, and trying to retain as much as I can. I would love to learn from guys like you. Well, all of you in this sense. Congratulations, it looks like you had a great time. Keep up the gracious and kind work. We all know it is not easy.
Title: Re: West Side Muzzleloader
Post by: lokidog on October 12, 2018, 06:13:39 PM: I can't believe 33 of you clicked on that photo already.... :chuckle: At least there is an elk visible in it. Shows just how thick that stuff was though. Here's a little more clear As He Lay photo.