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Title: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:12:47 AM: I stumbled onto these today and thought I might get some of you elk nuts something to :drool: over. Idabooner and I had to wipe the glasses clean after this guy bugled in our face a couple times. I needed about 10 more minutes of light to have real clear shots, so we are a bit blurry. It didn't help I was shaking from excitement. I hope you enjoy!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Felk5.jpg&hash=8883ded1a2b6e02d364b18ecf83952a40cf3dbeb)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:14:18 AM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Felk4.jpg&hash=41da02ad931b76fa81d1af12f5d3124f7aa2a0df)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:15:25 AM: I heard this fella and another big herd bull down the way talking to the above elk, so I couldn't resist checking them out.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Felk3-1.jpg&hash=086ee1d39f52f349b8fcf78813878f122c157bd3)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:15:52 AM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Felk1-1.jpg&hash=8adf25428d2dba103cd536151eaa2bd2532a8deb)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:16:54 AM: You couldn't ask for a prettier backdrop. And here was the big herd bull checking me out. Again, sorry for the blur.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Felk2-1.jpg&hash=611de901cb8ae05fce14c67299f1281fab0d165c)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: jackelope on May 14, 2007, 10:21:26 AM: beautiful shots...thanks for sharing.
that top bull is an absolute bruiser.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 14, 2007, 10:40:52 AM: Why are they still packing? I thought most of the antlers had dropped by now. :dunno: Do elk drop later than deer or something. Iknow a few people on here have been picking up elk sheds for a while now.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 14, 2007, 10:42:01 AM: Oooops I for get to say those are some sweet looking picks. That top one is deffiantly a bruiser! :P
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 14, 2007, 10:55:16 AM: :) Those are from this last fall.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 14, 2007, 10:28:37 PM: Bone, would it be bad to say i want to be your pack mule???

If you ever need a BACK let me know. And if you need someone with pref points let me know.... I am always looking for new opportunities.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 15, 2007, 08:04:37 PM: Be careful what you are volunteering for ;). I tend to go in some serious hellish places. As my Dad always reminds me, you better take a fork and salt shaker with ya.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on May 15, 2007, 08:39:14 PM: Dude, my wifes grandfather says that to my brother in law and i. We are elk whores... :chuckle: :drool:
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: WDFW-SUX on May 15, 2007, 08:44:34 PM: "I tend to go in some serious hellish places"

Thats where the big ones live.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: finnman on May 15, 2007, 10:36:18 PM: There is only a short window in the fall when the the most awesome tree in the world, the Aspen, turns those colors, that was a dead giveaway! Incredible photos thanks for the inspiration!
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 29, 2007, 07:53:58 PM: I wish.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: jackelope on May 30, 2007, 07:16:16 AM: good luck getting anything on that topic other than a picture ;)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 30, 2007, 08:33:27 AM: I have MILES. I love it.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on May 31, 2007, 01:57:14 PM: Keep me posted. Once you are on to them, it usually isn't that bad. They are pretty habitual creatures. You've got some dandies closer to home, but not sure what tag they fall under, or if there is an open hunt for any of them.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on June 01, 2007, 05:32:35 PM: This is going to sound really weird, but I didn't hunt elk with anything but a camera this last year. It seemed anti-climatic after the moose, and I flat didn'tneed the meat I still have a whole moose to eat. I thought about going out and getting one for my brother in law to eat, but decided why kill an animal for a relative( especially when they don't really like me except when there is a hunting season going on.)
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: WDFW-SUX on June 01, 2007, 05:37:29 PM: ( especially when they don't really like me except when there is a hunting season going on.)

Thats really really funny.

Can't beat chasin elk with a bow though Im really surprized you passed on it.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on June 01, 2007, 09:39:41 PM: I was in Alaska during the early bow season, and I really don't like the late season much. If one of us in the family had drawn the big bull tag I would have been out there. Not much interest in the Spike situation when the freezer is full. I almost went over to the Selkirks, but never quite put her together. I took my wife over for some pampering in North Idaho on one of those fancy resorts that try to resemble cabins. Then chased moose for a day or so. The weather was too nice for moose hunting though.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on June 07, 2007, 09:15:02 AM: I was looking at the Elk. Not the trees, LOL.
Title: Re: couple elk pics
Post by: boneaddict on June 07, 2007, 09:33:19 AM: I'm glad you have your priorities straight. ;)