Post by: Tony 270WSM on November 09, 2009, 08:43:16 PM
Short story: We didn't get one, but saw a few. Also saw some deer, a bobcat and quite a few forrest grouse. Did find a couple impressive rubs from deer, the better of the two not pictured since I only had my camera phone that day.
Climbed from around 1000 feet to nearly 3000 and got in some snow. Did find a few fresh tracks, but couldn't find the elk. Now am tired and sore, but enjoyed it. Think one morning we hiked about 8 miles round trip, but found some good places for the future. I do like locked gates, only saw one other hunter.
Spotted some elk on the far ridge. One small bull skylined himself so looked for and found four others.
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Still hunted the thick stuff with no luck. Five years ago accidently called in a 7-point bull opening day of deer. Snapped a twig so gave a cow call and he came in.
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Next morning went to where we saw the elk, but couldn't see much.
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Kept climbing and got into the snow
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One of the rubs found, not as good as the other.
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We were just a few minutes behind him and a doe, but never did get a look at him.