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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: WapitiTalk1 on September 27, 2023, 09:48:31 PM

Title: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 27, 2023, 09:48:31 PM: is almost upon us. Are you wild bohemians locked and cocked, and ready, to bring a Wapiti home for dinner this year?
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: Crunchy on September 27, 2023, 10:07:49 PM: I sure am. My White River tag opens on Saturday. Took the smoke pole out to bark a few times just to make sure she is dialed in.
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: Stein on September 27, 2023, 10:12:35 PM: Smoke em if you got em. :tup:
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: NorseNW on September 28, 2023, 04:38:27 AM: First year switching it up after 6 years of archery. Changed up to allow for more fall fishing mainly. I'm interested to see how it goes. I've never shot an elk so it can't get much worse I suppose :chuckle:
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: HntnFsh on September 28, 2023, 05:39:20 AM: My son and I will be out there. Hoping the grandson jois us. He passed hunter ed a couple weeks ago and I gave him one of my Bighorns and everything he needs to get it dialed in! Hope he puts it to use!
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: JakeLand on September 28, 2023, 05:59:20 AM: Tic toc tic toc :bash:
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Post by: LDennis24 on September 28, 2023, 06:25:56 AM: I'll be out there! Convinced my wife to go this year and carry a muzzy. She never liked the idea of misfires or hang fires and the delay if something goes wrong etc. I convinced her it was a rare occasion if you do things right.
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Post by: Bendejo on September 28, 2023, 06:30:35 AM: Yes, can't wait!
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: elkboy on September 28, 2023, 06:55:24 AM: Good luck, you all! Looking forward to pictures and stories!

No muzzy for me this year. Between work and a move/job change, got my hands full.
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: lewy on September 28, 2023, 07:21:06 AM: Rut action was early you may as well stay home ladies
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: JakeLand on September 28, 2023, 10:46:47 AM: Quote from: lewy on September 28, 2023, 07:21:06 AM
Rut action was early you may as well stay home ladies
😂
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: ghosthunter on September 28, 2023, 10:55:51 AM: We got three cow tags in our group of 8.

Always a good time.
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 28, 2023, 09:50:03 PM: Quote from: lewy on September 28, 2023, 07:21:06 AM
Rut action was early you may as well stay home ladies

The rut occurs at the same time every year ;).
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 28, 2023, 09:58:04 PM: Quote from: NorseNW on September 28, 2023, 04:38:27 AM
First year switching it up after 6 years of archery. Changed up to allow for more fall fishing mainly. I'm interested to see how it goes. I've never shot an elk so it can't get much worse I suppose :chuckle:

NorseNW, sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 29, 2023, 09:15:14 PM: Tic toc indeed Jake. Stopped at range on Ft Lewis today after work and threw 3 projectiles down range. My smokepole is grouping as well as can be. Pulling out on WED to set up a small camp, scout a bit, and tie a Roosey/RM Elk hybrid to a tree for the opener. It’s almost time………..
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: wadu1 on September 29, 2023, 09:21:48 PM: OK, now I have to ask are you shooting a real Smokepole or one of them man-bun-guns with a 209 primer :chuckle:? Over the years I've harvested 3 elk and 6 deer with my old side lock. :)
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on September 29, 2023, 09:40:11 PM: Man bun? You know darn well I don’t grow enough grass on my head anymore for a man bun :chuckle: But yep, I shoot a new fangled Traditions Strikefire with the 209 primers. Damn thing is pretty darn accurate. I’m hoping to test its “effectiveness” on a stinky bull this year.

BTW, 3 elk and 6 deer with a primitive smokepole is damn respectable. I’m gonna try to hold off with my multi season deer tag and dump a BT with my Strikefire….only if I don’t have a good modern shot at a nice buckasaurus ;)
Title: Re: Evergreen State Smokepole Season…..
Post by: Bendejo on October 02, 2023, 03:25:39 PM: Got my camp setup this weekend so it can air out for a few days! Ready to party(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231002/72211ff8dab753b38419665138d55857.jpg)