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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Ryan P on October 21, 2022, 06:08:06 PM

Title: White River Elk
Post by: Ryan P on October 21, 2022, 06:08:06 PM: I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to any/everyone that helped me with info when I was trying to plan my dad's hunt. I reached out to anyone I thought could help and most of you did. We had everything stacked against us. High temps, timber closers, dad's hip flaring up and sadly his father n law passing away cutting our trip short. In the end we finally found the elk and should/could have killed a bull but we didn't.

Sincerely thanks again to everyone that helped me try to get dad his 1st bull.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: trophyhunt on October 21, 2022, 06:36:20 PM: Are you guys done or can you weekend warrior it??
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: acspah33 on October 21, 2022, 10:35:41 PM: Always tough having to cut a hunt short. There is something to be said for spending time with loved ones in beautiful country. Best of luck on the next one!
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Ryan P on October 22, 2022, 08:27:06 AM: I'm not sure if we can come back. Probably not. The memorial is next weekend then I have my yearly idaho trip with friends from the 3rd to the 13th.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: trophyhunt on October 22, 2022, 08:56:24 AM: How come you guys passed up that bull? I was really pulling for you guys, I helped my dad w his first bull just a couple years ago, pretty awesome.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Ryan P on October 22, 2022, 01:05:51 PM: We didn't pass anything. He missed a 5x on Thursday night and couldn't get the other bull in his scope Friday morning.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Mudman on October 23, 2022, 11:49:31 AM: Quote from: Ryan P on October 22, 2022, 01:05:51 PM
We didn't pass anything. He missed a 5x on Thursday night and couldn't get the other bull in his scope Friday morning.
Hit me up.. Were ya up high on the 5x5? Hmm. We found one up there as well but no shot at the time. I also struggled with helping Dad and his bad hips. We found plenty elk but getting to em to shoot wasnt in the cards for him. The snow is changing the game and with time left maybe a different strategy will work out in lower elevations? We do have some decent spots down low and time. I know Crystal mnt has 4-12" snow depending and still building up. Elk should be moving soon.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Ryan P on October 23, 2022, 02:26:22 PM: I sent you a direct message with my number. Text me and I'll tell you what I know.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 02, 2022, 07:38:24 PM: Sorry you guys had to stop before the season ends. Most importantly just remember the time you had with him
I have the same tag and having issues lately finding a bull 8 days left
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Mudman on November 09, 2022, 06:57:44 PM: Update on our struggles. I had to go back working. Dad went low and found a spike. We Got him out today. Its funny Dad has some nice bulls on his wall from years back but this little spike made him as happy as the bulls did! At 70yo and putting in the effort to his best ability getting a spike was a big deal! Perspective. Now its time to get out the grinder soon.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Tbar on November 09, 2022, 07:03:45 PM: Quote from: Mudman on November 09, 2022, 06:57:44 PM
Update on our struggles. I had to go back working. Dad went low and found a spike. We Got him out today. Its funny Dad has some nice bulls on his wall from years back but this little spike made him as happy as the bulls did! At 70yo and putting in the effort to his best ability getting a spike was a big deal! Perspective. Now its time to get out the grinder soon.
Congrats to you guys. :tup:
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: 3boys on November 09, 2022, 07:27:57 PM: Quote from: Mudman on November 09, 2022, 06:57:44 PM
Update on our struggles. I had to go back working. Dad went low and found a spike. We Got him out today. Its funny Dad has some nice bulls on his wall from years back but this little spike made him as happy as the bulls did! At 70yo and putting in the effort to his best ability getting a spike was a big deal! Perspective. Now its time to get out the grinder soon.
awesome to hear this. Congrats to him. Hope I’m still knocking down elk at 70!
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Ryan P on June 14, 2023, 12:51:49 PM: Well things are funny.

Dad drew last year and we could/should have killed a bull but everything kinda went to hell. Going into this draw my hopes were way to high. I was setting myself up for a big fall.

Well... Looks like I get my turn at getting it done. So excited, cant wait. Anyone else who draws let me know, maybe we can meet up.
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: Falcon on June 14, 2023, 01:14:19 PM: Congrats Ryan.

You will have a great hunt. Huge congrats :tup:
Title: Re: White River Elk
Post by: RB on June 14, 2023, 02:15:02 PM: Quote from: Ryan P on June 14, 2023, 12:51:49 PM
Well things are funny.

Dad drew last year and we could/should have killed a bull but everything kinda went to hell. Going into this draw my hopes were way to high. I was setting myself up for a big fall.

Well... Looks like I get my turn at getting it done. So excited, cant wait. Anyone else who draws let me know, maybe we can meet up.

Right that is awesome, congrats! :tup: