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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Ghost Hunter on November 22, 2019, 09:40:01 AM

Title: This is what I've been waiting for.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on November 22, 2019, 09:40:01 AM: Stood in line for a chance at a left over MS elk tag, and had already bought a eastside archery. Could have saved the $180, but didn't lose points. :dunno: Placed my cards on late archery in the snow. Solo hunt. First kill? From a stand? Can I make it happen? Snow looks like a guarantee. Had to come home for a few days to process my late season WT on a MS tag. Packing for return trip and planning on being at camp for entire season. My year has revolved around this opportunity and goal.
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Post by: KFhunter on November 22, 2019, 09:44:08 AM: good luck dude :tup:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 22, 2019, 09:47:08 AM: Best of luck to you. :tup:
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Post by: gaddy on November 22, 2019, 10:23:46 AM: hoping the best for you, good luck !
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Post by: Birdguy on November 22, 2019, 07:53:37 PM: Get em Ghost!!! This will be awesome! Best of luck to you and be safe!!!
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Post by: Hot Lunch on November 22, 2019, 09:29:02 PM: sounds cold as balls, good luck!
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Post by: jackson7 on November 22, 2019, 09:34:43 PM: How cool. YES you can!
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on November 22, 2019, 10:03:26 PM: Quote from: Hot Lunch on November 22, 2019, 09:29:02 PM
sounds cold as balls, good luck!

You haven't seen my camp. ;) I stockpiled 2 years worth of firewood this summer. :tup: One winter if I get snowed in and cant make it out. :yike:
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Post by: TheStovePipeKid on November 22, 2019, 10:44:33 PM: Chasing game all season while camping in a warm and cozy tent being able to gaze at the supremely still expanse blanketed in a shimmering coat of snow. Pinch yourself every so often so you know you aren't dreaming.
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on November 24, 2019, 01:20:27 PM: Decided to leave late yesterday. Pulled into camp 9 hours later just after midnight. Between freezing fog and fatigue it was a long drive. I had hoped for more snow, maybe the first skiff will turn into something. Not seeing the sign and camera pictures I was hoping for. Praying for more snow.
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Post by: KFhunter on November 24, 2019, 01:25:54 PM: I can't tell you how many times I've had elk hitting my camera's 3 or 4 times a day, think it's a sure thing, then go to hunt them and they're gone *poof*

Those elk will loiter in an area for a while, then move to the next area, sometimes of their own accord or sometimes because hunters/wolves/cats take one of them out or push them.
It ain't loggers though, they'll sit and watch a guy working equipment, get out, grease equipment, start his truck to leave and not care a bit. (hint hint)
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Post by: gee_unit360 on December 09, 2019, 10:47:46 AM: Success?
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 09, 2019, 10:56:11 AM: 🤔
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 10, 2019, 06:14:50 PM: He showed. One day late. Dollar short. Got pics...again. And huge wolf tracks. :bash:
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 11, 2019, 12:44:45 AM: I was traveling earlier. Hadn't been near a cell tower. Figured I had a chance if all the stars aligned. Bull showed late, and snow too crunchy to attempt a sneak. Spent a few cold hours in my stand. If the wolves don't get him maybe next year.