Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 09:41:24 AM
My dad, brother, uncle and i left on Oct 30th for elk camp and returned Saturday afternoon.
We saw ELK every day, saw lots of deer, saw tons of grouse, saw turkeys even saw two giant billy's.
But after Miles and Miles of hiking and hours and hours of glassing we just couldn't put it together.
Made some wonderful memories that will last longer than any elk steak.
Had a great time meeting new people and spending time with family and friends.
Cant wait to start planning for next year.
Next year we are doing wall tents so we don't have to come off the mountain as soon as the snow hits.
Hope everyone had great hunts this year.
Now its time to switch back to deer. Late Muzzy and Late Archery.......
I took about 500 Pics so here is some pics i selected from our hunt.
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 09:43:39 AM
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Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 09:46:06 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 09:48:06 AM
Looks like your partner wet the bed :yike:
after all of that you comment on that pic huh.
:rolleyes:
well for your information my uncle came in from in the snow and his jacket was really soaked thru and didnt notice and got the blanket all wet.
Post by: bow4elk on November 09, 2009, 09:49:05 AM
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Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 09:54:10 AM
The best place to make them is in the woods and around a camp fire.
Post by: saylean on November 09, 2009, 09:58:02 AM
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Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 10:35:39 AM
:hello:
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Post by: backwoods_boy on November 09, 2009, 02:52:52 PM
That is some beautiful country, if you don't mind me asking where were you guys hunting?eastside... :chuckle: j/k cowichie
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 09, 2009, 05:09:53 PM
Nice photos - looks like a great camp and some good times.:yeah:
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 09, 2009, 09:00:00 PM
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Post by: Little Dave on November 09, 2009, 11:50:23 PM
Looks like good times bwb. You putting together another film?
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 10, 2009, 07:33:03 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 10, 2009, 07:34:19 AM
where da meat? ;)ill start another thread for some good pics.
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 10, 2009, 07:36:17 AM
Guess you got out before the heavy weather set in? Heard there was several feet up on top last week, a few guys had to be helped out from above the gap conditions so bad.yeah thats why we pulled up stakes.....got off the mountain as soon as the snow fell.
Looks like good times bwb. You putting together another film?
next year we are in there for the long haul.
besides snow is the best time to hunt.
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 10, 2009, 02:06:22 PM
Post by: Alan K on November 10, 2009, 02:40:56 PM
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Post by: backwoods_boy on November 11, 2009, 08:07:53 AM
:chuckle:
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on November 11, 2009, 08:37:56 AM
I know mine is never in my living space and I have a seperate tent just for dressing if its cold and crappy. Early season I hang stuff in the trees and dress outside, after b-fast and coffee. When I return for a mid day nap I change.
I know by my success that my scent is not an issue. This early bow season I was so close to animals no matter the wind they should have smelled me. I had many, many chances at less than 35 yards...
Snuck up on my Blackie and nailed him the first 2 hours of the first day. Scent had allot to do with it as I had to circle him. Being downwind at one point at less than 40 yards. Not trying to brag, just see a big difference if scent control is used.
Not trying to hi jack the thread, just an observation and may be one big reason your not getting meat in camp?
Either way, great camp and great times with family.
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 11, 2009, 08:59:23 AM
and we sometimes change if we are gonna be around the camp fire for a while.
I can assure you that scent is not the issue.
We were so close to elk all week we could have thrown rocks at them. But identifying a spike and having a clean and ethical shot is a little more difficult. we just couldn't line up the stars.
The meat will come when it comes. :hello: :IBCOOL:
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on November 11, 2009, 09:04:59 AM
Ill butt out now. I just use production stuff it doesent work good enough to kill all that smell.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 11, 2009, 09:14:40 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 11, 2009, 09:14:53 AM
i guess when i get a little more serious and a little more wise i will come back to camp and strip naked and run around the camp fire with leaves and dirt covering my body. :chuckle: :hello: :cmp1: :fire.:
Post by: backwoods_boy on November 11, 2009, 09:15:35 AM
Well atleast you got lots of pictures!!yeah we also ate like kings, made some great memories and saw tons of animals :drool: