Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 10, 2010, 02:22:05 PM
Post by: seth30 on August 10, 2010, 02:26:18 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 10, 2010, 02:27:18 PM
Post by: HUNT on August 10, 2010, 02:33:44 PM
Post by: workstohunt on August 10, 2010, 02:54:30 PM
Can't wait for the stories
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2010, 03:08:24 PM
Good luck on your scouting next week. Should be a great time. Just wait til you become OBSESSED! :chuckle: :chuckle:HUNT-
You should be honored, looks like you're on the wall of fame.
Post by: HUNT on August 10, 2010, 03:27:10 PM
Good luck on your scouting next week. Should be a great time. Just wait til you become OBSESSED! :chuckle: :chuckle:HUNT-
You should be honored, looks like you're on the wall of fame.
I am honored! :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: gunnarnewt on August 10, 2010, 03:46:01 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 10, 2010, 03:59:09 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 10, 2010, 04:06:32 PM
Post by: EastWaViking on August 10, 2010, 04:15:08 PM
Good luck, you're going to have a blast!
Post by: bucklucky on August 10, 2010, 05:06:25 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on August 10, 2010, 06:19:01 PM
Post by: nwhunter on August 10, 2010, 10:37:51 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2010, 10:47:22 PM
Good luck Ross. I too am honoured to make the wall of inspiration! I will be over next weekend scouting in the tucannon and no I didn't draw a tag. nwhunter
I'll be in there sunday and monday. We should touch base afterwards.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 10, 2010, 11:17:37 PM
Post by: washelkhntr on August 10, 2010, 11:18:41 PM
Take lots of pics!
Post by: bowsandhose on August 11, 2010, 10:40:17 AM
here is another one for your wall
Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 11, 2010, 02:41:42 PM
Bowand hose I will add the pic
jackalope I will be down there the weekend of the 20 21 22 and again every other weekend til my season starts. I will definately meet up with ya
Post by: 1morebuck on August 11, 2010, 02:48:33 PM
[img width= height= alt=]http://hunting-washington.com/smf/MGalleryItem.php?id=4124[/img]HOLY CRAP! That is a whopper! Read my thread in "General" RE: Want to show off???
here is another one for your wall
Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 16, 2010, 02:05:24 PM
Post by: bucklucky on August 16, 2010, 03:08:37 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 31, 2010, 05:06:45 PM
Post by: tlbradford on August 31, 2010, 05:27:38 PM
Congrats on the draw. It looks like you are putting in the homework. Can't wait to follow along with you on this hunt.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 01, 2010, 06:42:30 AM
last weekend I saw some things that might interest you ;)
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 01, 2010, 02:32:55 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 06, 2010, 08:16:30 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on September 06, 2010, 11:29:17 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 07, 2010, 06:10:12 AM
It felt like the end of October up there, didn't it? :)
Post by: WaltHenry on September 07, 2010, 07:13:27 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 07, 2010, 02:34:57 PM
Post by: halflife65 on September 07, 2010, 02:39:32 PM
Actually, cool idea for a thread. Good luck with your hunt!
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 07, 2010, 02:59:39 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 13, 2010, 02:16:07 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 13, 2010, 02:19:49 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 13, 2010, 02:22:28 PM
So is it pathetic that my hunt is 40 days away and my stuff is already packed and ready to go?
not at all.
Although it is pathetic if you unpack it and repack 5 or 6 times between now and then like I will. :chuckle:
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 13, 2010, 05:50:12 PM
Post by: WaltHenry on September 14, 2010, 06:53:18 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on September 14, 2010, 07:00:29 AM
Post by: 400out on September 14, 2010, 10:32:37 AM
Post by: HUNT on September 14, 2010, 10:34:48 AM
Post by: blk_tmbr_archery on September 14, 2010, 04:20:59 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 16, 2010, 03:10:04 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 16, 2010, 03:36:56 PM
Well I went for a hike yesterday to do some cardio and also to hear some bulls bugle. Well Not sure of mileage but it was about 5 hours of hiking. On the drive there it was wet, but when I got to my destination it was nice. Anyway, I saw a heard of 26 cows and calves. I sat and watched them for 45 min. No bull showed himself nor did I hear anything. Found that a little odd with that many cows and no bulls around.
that's probably about how it will be on the hunt too since there are no elk left in the blues :chuckle:
Post by: gunnarnewt on September 16, 2010, 03:37:48 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on September 16, 2010, 03:40:24 PM
Well I went for a hike yesterday to do some cardio and also to hear some bulls bugle. Well Not sure of mileage but it was about 5 hours of hiking. On the drive there it was wet, but when I got to my destination it was nice. Anyway, I saw a heard of 26 cows and calves. I sat and watched them for 45 min. No bull showed himself nor did I hear anything. Found that a little odd with that many cows and no bulls around.
that's probably about how it will be on the hunt too since there are no elk left in the blues :chuckle:
Damn. I was worried about that.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 19, 2010, 06:45:10 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 19, 2010, 06:47:08 PM
Post by: WaltHenry on September 19, 2010, 08:19:10 PM
Post by: yelp on September 20, 2010, 07:41:47 AM
Post by: BIGMIKE on September 20, 2010, 09:35:35 AM
Post by: bucklucky on September 20, 2010, 09:47:11 AM
Post by: 400out on September 20, 2010, 10:03:29 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 20, 2010, 02:59:53 PM
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Yep, thats my dad, hard at work. Hope to see that bull in person in a couple weeks.
Yeah I think we definately should find him again.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 20, 2010, 04:43:51 PM
QuoteYep, thats my dad, hard at work. Hope to see that bull in person in a couple weeks.
Yeah I think we definately should find him again.
He's a shooter in my book. :tup:
Post by: HUNT on September 21, 2010, 11:20:15 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 21, 2010, 03:17:25 PM
rossbugle bull (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRVtypGvcb8#)
rossbullbugle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRNCeMu2fMM#)
Post by: blindfold on September 21, 2010, 08:11:08 PM
Post by: combs338 on September 22, 2010, 08:47:27 AM
Saw a huge 7 x 7 in the K Hill area. I was excited to see it, I just wish it would have been in the Blue Creek unit where I got drawn. Have you talked to the biologist up there I have his info if you need it.
Post by: blindfold on September 22, 2010, 09:24:56 AM
Ross-
Saw a huge 7 x 7 in the K Hill area. I was excited to see it, I just wish it would have been in the Blue Creek unit where I got drawn. Have you talked to the biologist up there I have his info if you need it.
Post by: blindfold on September 22, 2010, 09:28:58 AM
Post by: 400out on September 22, 2010, 09:34:17 AM
Ross-I'm sure by reading this ost multipulte times he has the guy on speed dial :chuckle: and of postits all over his house :chuckle: :chuckle: He's done his homework and it will pay off I'm sure of it :drool: Good luck again Ross
Saw a huge 7 x 7 in the K Hill area. I was excited to see it, I just wish it would have been in the Blue Creek unit where I got drawn. Have you talked to the biologist up there I have his info if you need it.
Post by: combs338 on September 22, 2010, 09:36:36 AM
Just trying to help.....Ross-I'm sure by reading this ost multipulte times he has the guy on speed dial :chuckle: and of postits all over his house :chuckle: :chuckle: He's done his homework and it will pay off I'm sure of it :drool: Good luck again Ross
Saw a huge 7 x 7 in the K Hill area. I was excited to see it, I just wish it would have been in the Blue Creek unit where I got drawn. Have you talked to the biologist up there I have his info if you need it.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 22, 2010, 11:27:40 AM
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Ross-
Saw a huge 7 x 7 in the K Hill area. I was excited to see it, I just wish it would have been in the Blue Creek unit where I got drawn. Have you talked to the biologist up there I have his info if you need it.
Thanks for the info..
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 22, 2010, 11:38:34 AM
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I'm sure by reading this ost multipulte times he has the guy on speed dial and of postits all over his house He's done his homework and it will pay off I'm sure of it Good luck again Ross
Thanks 400 I will need it. Also I have called him a couple times :chuckle:
This will be my next call to him.
Me- Hey Pat this is Dan Agnew, I am coming down this week so where is the big boy at?
Pat- Well here are his corodinates_ _ _ _ _ _
me- Ok thanks alot, Let you know how it goes, And look forward to this again next year
You think that will work? :chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on September 22, 2010, 11:41:42 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 22, 2010, 11:44:14 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 22, 2010, 01:03:42 PM
Buck up little camper. That's not the biggest bull in the woods. Do we know for sure that the "new" Agnew bull was taken in the Dayton Unit?
Post by: bucklucky on September 22, 2010, 04:44:07 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 22, 2010, 05:12:19 PM
I was thinking a different unit than the dayton myself 8)
Me too. That canyon looks vaugely familiar... that's why I keep asking...
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on September 22, 2010, 06:47:02 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 22, 2010, 07:02:03 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on September 22, 2010, 07:09:15 PM
Can I come hang out with you guys :drool: I'm getting dang anxious ;)
Don't pull that crap!! I told you on drawing day you had a place with us!! Just get the commander to run the shop for ya. Offers still good......... You might not to miss it....... grin
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 23, 2010, 02:39:52 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 24, 2010, 06:53:03 PM
My tenant who lives with me asked when I was going to mow the lawn. Funny I know I need to but all I can do are things to get ready or sit on this site and drool.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 25, 2010, 01:58:14 PM
Last night I went to go see my buddy who is a bartender at a chinese rest. To talk about some stuff. Anyway his parents are in town and were there. Long story short they had a extra fortune cookie and gave it to me. Like I said I am not one to read into things BUT...
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 25, 2010, 03:03:25 PM
I bet you've disregarded all of your other goals for now.. right? ;)
Post by: bucklucky on September 25, 2010, 05:48:06 PM
hmmmmm, does your personal goal have a "3" and a "9" and a "0" in it?
I bet you've disregarded all of your other goals for now.. right? ;)
;)
Thats a saweet fortune .......... Stay tuned :chuckle:
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 25, 2010, 08:38:28 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 27, 2010, 10:30:12 AM
Post by: 7mag. on September 28, 2010, 09:06:27 PM
Post by: PA BEN on September 29, 2010, 05:32:43 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 29, 2010, 06:04:08 AM
Post by: bucklucky on September 29, 2010, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 29, 2010, 02:18:44 PM
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You are supposed to say "IN BED" at the end of the saying in a fortune cookie
I know this. but still can't help but think how weird it was I got this at this time. :dunno:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 29, 2010, 02:25:52 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 30, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 30, 2010, 03:42:13 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 30, 2010, 07:00:12 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 01, 2010, 07:48:17 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 03, 2010, 07:44:13 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 04, 2010, 11:43:22 AM
Post by: HUNT on October 04, 2010, 01:10:34 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 04, 2010, 09:34:59 PM
I had some issues trying to take pictures thru the spotting scope since I have never done it before. Anyway I got one blurry picture of the 7 pt.
I am not sure how the scouting will pan out. Cause they could get pushed anywhere by my season, But man was it fun.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 04, 2010, 09:40:56 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on October 04, 2010, 10:33:59 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 05, 2010, 09:41:50 AM
Glad you saw some nice bulls. That 7pt probably got hurt fighting. They're tough, I'll bet he's still kicking around in Nov if no one with a muzzy tag shoots him.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2010, 02:29:41 PM
19 days left..
Post by: yelp on October 06, 2010, 06:24:10 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2010, 06:32:36 PM
Post by: WaltHenry on October 06, 2010, 06:35:58 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2010, 07:01:55 PM
Some bulls fighting.. Just sounds
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 06, 2010, 07:06:46 PM
Try this again
Post by: Curly on October 06, 2010, 07:07:28 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 12, 2010, 04:02:50 PM
Post by: 400out on October 12, 2010, 04:20:59 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 12, 2010, 04:48:59 PM
Well 13 days to go. I have been so on edge lately and then my parents have to go get in a car accident. My mother got banged up pretty good. First thing that went through my head was oh Crap.. here we go. I knew someone would try to screw with my hunt. But alas she will be o.k and I won't have to give up any hunting time.. :IBCOOL:
Oh Good, Im glad she was OK. I was wondering how it was going. I wanted to ask but didnt want to at the same time. Glad they are fine.
Post by: combs338 on October 20, 2010, 06:40:47 AM
When are you heading up?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 20, 2010, 04:18:34 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 20, 2010, 04:25:09 PM
Post by: 400out on October 20, 2010, 06:04:01 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on October 20, 2010, 07:25:51 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on October 20, 2010, 07:36:04 PM
MS
Post by: combs338 on October 21, 2010, 08:47:12 AM
I was wanting to go up friday but now will be headed out early sat. When you going?I plan on heading up Saturday night or Sunday morning.
Post by: tlbradford on October 22, 2010, 11:17:17 AM
Post by: gunnarnewt on October 22, 2010, 12:54:22 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 22, 2010, 01:43:46 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 22, 2010, 04:00:46 PM
Thanks everyone for the encouragement and Hope I can come thru.. It has been a very nerve racking time for me all the waiting and such..
I wish all those who will be out the next couple weeks the best of luck in your jounrney..
Get back to you in a couple weeks..
Post by: HUNT on October 22, 2010, 04:20:39 PM
Post by: yelp on October 26, 2010, 07:04:26 AM
Post by: hogsniper on October 26, 2010, 04:38:07 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 26, 2010, 06:35:38 PM
Post by: yelp on October 26, 2010, 07:31:29 PM
Post by: 7mag. on October 26, 2010, 10:08:32 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 27, 2010, 07:57:54 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 27, 2010, 11:42:22 AM
Good luck...hope you packed the snow shovel..You have awesome conditions to find that big one! Good luck. Hope the fog doesn't screw you.
still snow up there this morning... Man, wish I had your tag right now...
Post by: HUNT on October 27, 2010, 11:47:26 AM
Post by: gunnarnewt on October 29, 2010, 02:14:07 PM
Post by: yelp on October 30, 2010, 08:33:56 AM
Post by: jamng on October 30, 2010, 04:08:50 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 30, 2010, 07:41:36 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 30, 2010, 07:45:04 PM
Post by: BoomWhop on October 30, 2010, 11:55:07 PM
Post by: 7mag. on October 31, 2010, 03:56:08 PM
Post by: WaltHenry on October 31, 2010, 07:57:30 PM
Post by: Lambaster on October 31, 2010, 09:42:20 PM
I have enjoyed your posts and enjoy your enthusiasm!! If you are still searching for the big one after Wednesday, I would be happy to come over and help you out!! If you need an extra set of eyes, ears or help packing please let me know!!
Lambaster
Post by: HUNT on November 02, 2010, 01:59:30 PM
Post by: tlbradford on November 02, 2010, 02:27:17 PM
Nothing yesterday for Ross. Although the big bulls were moving.. he saw 4 of them, 2 were real bruisers. He is working hard at it. Out before light and back after dark. Good luck! We are all pullin for ya!
That is good news. Locating the bulls is the toughest part.
Post by: jamng on November 02, 2010, 08:08:38 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on November 02, 2010, 08:12:03 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 02, 2010, 08:40:47 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 02, 2010, 08:43:15 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 03, 2010, 07:28:51 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 03, 2010, 07:31:10 PM
Post by: yelp on November 04, 2010, 06:25:02 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 04, 2010, 09:12:08 AM
Post by: HUNT on November 04, 2010, 01:06:10 PM
Post by: bucklucky on November 04, 2010, 02:18:10 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 04, 2010, 06:47:42 PM
Post by: hogsniper on November 04, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2010, 01:40:46 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 05, 2010, 02:02:30 PM
a little bird whispered in my ear today ;)
lol
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 05, 2010, 02:11:49 PM
a little bird whispered in my ear today ;)
yes.... and what did he say?
I'll drive up there tonight if I need to in order to find out..
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2010, 02:34:03 PM
a little bird whispered in my ear today ;)
yes.... and what did he say?
I'll drive up there tonight if I need to in order to find out..
have a nice drive :chuckle: :chuckle: not my story to tell....
Post by: bucklucky on November 05, 2010, 05:38:50 PM
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 05, 2010, 07:32:56 PM
Post by: yelp on November 05, 2010, 07:41:01 PM
Post by: Missing on November 05, 2010, 07:54:18 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2010, 07:57:37 PM
I saw it this afternoon in a text. Its a nice bull. Congrats Ross..you deserve it after all of the hard work! :IBCOOL:
what the heck how did you rate a pic and I didn't.....grrrrr :( :( big meanies
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 05, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
Post by: yelp on November 05, 2010, 08:00:47 PM
Post by: yelp on November 05, 2010, 08:02:16 PM
PM me your cell or email and I will show you mine! LOLI saw it this afternoon in a text. Its a nice bull. Congrats Ross..you deserve it after all of the hard work! :IBCOOL:
what the heck how did you rate a pic and I didn't.....grrrrr :( :( big meanies
Post by: jamng on November 05, 2010, 08:05:06 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2010, 08:13:35 PM
PM me your cell or email and I will show you mine! LOLI saw it this afternoon in a text. Its a nice bull. Congrats Ross..you deserve it after all of the hard work! :IBCOOL:
what the heck how did you rate a pic and I didn't.....grrrrr :( :( big meanies
sweet big bulls and dragging a thread into the gutter....thats like almost a perfect score ;)
Post by: yelp on November 05, 2010, 08:37:52 PM
PM me your cell or email and I will show you mine! LOLI saw it this afternoon in a text. Its a nice bull. Congrats Ross..you deserve it after all of the hard work! :IBCOOL:
what the heck how did you rate a pic and I didn't.....grrrrr :( :( big meanies
sweet big bulls and dragging a thread into the gutter....thats like almost a perfect score ;)
Email sent. LOL
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 05, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2010, 09:27:45 PM
So as Yelp said Bbd. Can't share pics til I get home but I love my life.
huge congrats....
Post by: Caseyd on November 05, 2010, 09:35:48 PM
Your killing me, I've been checking in this post for the last 5 hours waiting for the story and pics :bash:
You home yet :chuckle:
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 05, 2010, 09:44:51 PM
Post by: bowelkin on November 05, 2010, 09:48:55 PM
Call if you need help when you get home.
Ken
Post by: 7mag. on November 05, 2010, 09:50:10 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 05, 2010, 10:46:29 PM
Post by: tlbradford on November 05, 2010, 10:55:48 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2010, 10:59:41 PM
Post by: yelp on November 06, 2010, 07:50:00 AM
I hate you all. Great job Ross. :tup:
HEre is a sneek peak.. LOL
Post by: runamuk on November 06, 2010, 08:06:58 AM
I hate you all. Great job Ross. :tup:
HEre is a sneek peak.. LOL
That is funny....cruel ......but funny
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: bucklucky on November 06, 2010, 10:41:37 AM
Post by: yelp on November 06, 2010, 12:42:57 PM
Post by: gunnarnewt on November 06, 2010, 03:13:40 PM
Post by: julzzz on November 06, 2010, 04:25:32 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 06, 2010, 05:19:25 PM
Post by: jamng on November 06, 2010, 06:22:58 PM
Post by: Missing on November 06, 2010, 06:28:23 PM
Post by: bankwalker on November 06, 2010, 06:31:44 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 06, 2010, 06:32:54 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on November 06, 2010, 06:37:30 PM
does it help if I say its a really nice bull definitely worth the wait :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Put a number on "really nice bull" That will help. :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on November 06, 2010, 06:47:23 PM
does it help if I say its a really nice bull definitely worth the wait :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Put a number on "really nice bull" That will help. :chuckle:
sorry I dont understand the whole trophy scoring thing :dunno: so cant even fathom a guess at that
Post by: tlbradford on November 06, 2010, 07:28:33 PM
Post by: jamng on November 06, 2010, 07:50:15 PM
Post by: gunnarnewt on November 06, 2010, 07:58:09 PM
Post by: Whackem on November 06, 2010, 08:38:39 PM
Post by: Kuduman on November 06, 2010, 10:00:54 PM
Congratulations Ross on a fine Blue Mtn bull. It was a pleasure helping you.
Charlie I hope you like short Y's cuz that's what your getting.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 06, 2010, 10:16:17 PM
Post by: 400out on November 06, 2010, 10:20:04 PM
I am really sorry. I cannot post pics from my friends phone. We are working hard to get my friends cow tag filled. I will say one thing. I ran into 2 bull hunters who are stressing. All I can say is road hunters kill me when they complian they don't see elk.I have been in the the blues for 17 days and put in over 6 miles a day and these guys cry cause they can't see anything.you get what you work for ;)
Post by: Moses on November 06, 2010, 10:38:21 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 07, 2010, 05:21:56 AM
I am really sorry. I cannot post pics from my friends phone. We are working hard to get my friends cow tag filled. I will say one thing. I ran into 2 bull hunters who are stressing. All I can say is road hunters kill me when they complian they don't see elk.I have been in the the blues for 17 days and put in over 6 miles a day and these guys cry cause they can't see anything.
Thats cause there are no elk in the Blues, Ross. Everyone knows that. ;)
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 10:48:20 AM
Post by: 6x6rack on November 07, 2010, 10:53:08 AM
Post by: 400out on November 07, 2010, 12:19:13 PM
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 01:06:49 PM
Keep teasing I don't care it will just be cool to look at this summer. I've almost got to the point where I'm done looking :twocents:
You already have something nice to look at and take you mind off it! Nice Bull by the way and congrats.
Post by: bow4elk on November 07, 2010, 01:22:23 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 07, 2010, 01:24:15 PM
Post by: 7mag. on November 07, 2010, 01:25:46 PM
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 02:34:30 PM
Ross isn't home yet. I'm sure he'll post pics and a story when he does get home.
I am just trying to give you guys a little peak! I will let Ross post the pics of his awesome bull in all of its hugeness! LOL :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on November 07, 2010, 02:37:13 PM
Ross isn't home yet. I'm sure he'll post pics and a story when he does get home.
I am just trying to give you guys a little peak! I will let Ross post the pics of his awesome bull in all of its hugeness! LOL :chuckle:
It is beautiful isn't it ;)
And being a tease is also fun huh :chuckle:
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 02:38:47 PM
:chuckle:Ross isn't home yet. I'm sure he'll post pics and a story when he does get home.
I am just trying to give you guys a little peak! I will let Ross post the pics of his awesome bull in all of its hugeness! LOL :chuckle:
It is beautiful isn't it ;)
And being a tease is also fun huh :chuckle:
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 04:06:08 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 07, 2010, 05:06:40 PM
Just got a text from Ross of the rack on top of a trailer.. :o WOW..It is A M A Z I N G ! LOL :chuckle: :chuckle:
sure keep teasing everyone with how nice a rack it is :chuckle: these people might hunt you down and flay you at this rate :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 05:30:57 PM
Post by: ducks55 on November 07, 2010, 07:10:58 PM
Woops I don't think I was suppose to tell anyone that.
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 07:22:10 PM
Talked to him on the phone tonight... he actually didn't get anything...
Woops I don't think I was suppose to tell anyone that.
Good one..you don't know how close he came to that story line!
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 07, 2010, 07:59:01 PM
Yelp if you want you can post one of those pics to tide over everyone If you don't mind..
I really am not trying to drag this out but there is alot of stuff to get done when you have been gone for almost 20 days. I prmise i will have more pics and a story tommorrow.
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on November 07, 2010, 08:00:30 PM
Well I am at home and got the meat hung, I had to stay up in those hills because we were trying to get my friends tag filled. We did fail on that mission however.
Yelp if you want you can post one of those pics to tide over everyone If you don't mind..
I really am not trying to drag this out but there is alot of stuff to get done when you have been gone for almost 20 days. I prmise i will have more pics and a story tommorrow.
Ross, take your time, do not worry about others, getting back from a 20 day hunting trip the last thing on the priority list would be posting pictures. Congrats on your bull.
Joe
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 07, 2010, 08:02:28 PM
Post by: 400out on November 07, 2010, 08:02:47 PM
Well I am at home and got the meat hung, I had to stay up in those hills because we were trying to get my friends tag filled. We did fail on that mission however.Ross congrats my friend I'm sure it's trophy for sure 8)
Yelp if you want you can post one of those pics to tide over everyone If you don't mind..
I really am not trying to drag this out but there is alot of stuff to get done when you have been gone for almost 20 days. I prmise i will have more pics and a story tommorrow.
Post by: ducks55 on November 07, 2010, 08:10:20 PM
Good one..you don't know how close he came to that story line!
Haha well lets see the picture!!
Post by: yelp on November 07, 2010, 08:32:27 PM
Well I am at home and got the meat hung, I had to stay up in those hills because we were trying to get my friends tag filled. We did fail on that mission however.
Yelp if you want you can post one of those pics to tide over everyone If you don't mind..
I really am not trying to drag this out but there is alot of stuff to get done when you have been gone for almost 20 days. I prmise i will have more pics and a story tommorrow.
Here is one of the pics..I will let Ross tell the rest..keep in mind cell phone pics.
Post by: jackelope on November 07, 2010, 08:34:54 PM
Congrats Ross!
Post by: Caseyd on November 07, 2010, 08:39:58 PM
Looks like a great bull. Can't wait to see more pics and hear the story.:yeah: :party1:
Congrats Ross!
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 07, 2010, 08:40:30 PM
Post by: bonkellekter on November 07, 2010, 10:33:36 PM
Post by: jamng on November 07, 2010, 10:42:04 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 08, 2010, 06:38:30 AM
Post by: yelp on November 08, 2010, 06:49:27 AM
what a great bull, nicely done my friend
Nice assist JIMKD8! I wish I could have been there too.
Post by: Woodchuck on November 08, 2010, 06:59:25 AM
Post by: SnipeHunter on November 08, 2010, 07:53:59 AM
Post by: bucklucky on November 08, 2010, 08:09:05 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 08, 2010, 09:29:29 AM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 08, 2010, 03:12:12 PM
Post by: Curly on November 08, 2010, 03:16:16 PM
What did you shoot that thing with? It looks like whatever it was did a number on him.
:yeah:
Looks like chunks of lung there on the bulls side. Pretty awesome.
Post by: iceman91m on November 08, 2010, 03:31:14 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 08, 2010, 11:52:50 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:09:27 AM
I showed up a few days before my seson so I could do some more scouting and hit up all the deer camps to see what they have seen out there. After collecting what I have learned it was time to put it into action. God has a way of screwing up my plans :chuckle:
The day before the opener it started snowing. Well it did not stop for three days. I am not sure about most people but my experience has been when it was coming down like it was for the first time of the year the Elk do not move not to mention the fog... Count 3 days down with very little action. The snow finally stopped and melting. With this came alot of close encounters but nothing with any size. Then comes the regular opener and I have to pass on 3 spikes and a 2x3..
I was having problems finding anything with real size then "The Hunt" showed up nd offered his help. I cannot say how cool it was for him to do that. We had a great day and I did see some real bruisers that day but could not close the deal.
After always being just a little late several times because of unforssen circumstances things started happening. which was a good thing because I was starting to doubt things and My judgment calls. On thursday My buddies and I found a dead bull. Not a big one but a dead bull. After reporting it and talking with some bio's we determined it was at last three days old or more because of what we found on it.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:26:53 AM
That night the local game warden showed up at our camp. I was not there but he talked with some of my buddies and had a offer that I am blown away by and was wondering if I was interested. My buddies say well Ross can be pretty pig headed but I think he might want to. When I get back they tell me so I call the Game warden to talk about it.. He proceedes to tell me that some hunters on the other side of the unit have been seeing a nice bull but it is injured and they wanted him to do something about it. He asked me If I would be willing to go meet these guys and take a look at the bull. Well with all these weird things happening I could not look a gift horse in the mouth. So I agreedto see if I was interested in this bull.
I got up at 4 to meet the warden at 6:30. He guides me to this camp that is well hidden. He introduces me to this guy and as I am putting my hand out to shake , This guy says " Rosscrazyelk?" It turns out to be JimKD8. Wow what a small world.
Here I try to do the right thing to report this dad bull and here is Jim trying to do the right thing by not letting this Elk suffer anymore pain.
I have dubbed this bull " The Right Bull"
Well after some more introductions we head off to find this bull. I was told we would be on him in 30 minutes well almost 4 hours laer Nate aka red Star and I have been in this creek bed way to long so I decide I have to get out of here and get a better look above all these trees . It tuned out to be a good decision... 200 yards later There I see him trying to go up hill. I drop to my knee. He kept moving so I had to position my self 3 times before I could get the shot off.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:45:30 AM
I have had alot of weird things happen to me that have all pointed toward this hunt that I could not even know where to start or even how to explain it. And the fact that I got my bull this way by meeting a fellow Hunt wa member who both of us were doing the "Right " thing. I could not be more happier in how this turned out. I do not care if I did not meet my personal goal. I will never regret or forget this hunt...
I want to thank everyone who helped me with Information. BlueBulls, Yelp, Bucklucky, Bowandhose, Kudman, Gunwarnet, Dvaporator, Pathfinder, JimmyT.
Also those who let me borrow somethings that aided in my scouting and hunt. 7 mag, Del.
Hunt for coming out and helping me try to find those sneaky big bulls.
Besides my lifelong hunting buddies who are always there for me and I for them Tom, Woody, Jeremy, Stan, Pat.
I really want to thank JIMKD8, RedStar, Rick, and Jack. You guys really helped make my dream of a big bull come true. Also made the pack out easier then it should of been. :)
Thank you for following my journal and making my experience one that will stay in my mind forever. Here are some more pics of my hunt.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:46:57 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:48:00 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2010, 12:58:42 AM
Post by: runamuk on November 09, 2010, 06:08:11 AM
The snow pics are way cool and I love the snowman :chuckle:
Post by: whacker1 on November 09, 2010, 06:16:17 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 09, 2010, 06:26:54 AM
Post by: HUNT on November 09, 2010, 06:29:02 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 09, 2010, 06:36:53 AM
way to stick it out! I know those first few days were pretty miserable to say the least. You'll still have to make another trip over, we never did have beers at the cabin yet.
Post by: yelp on November 09, 2010, 06:51:06 AM
Great Story...I know it is the Right Bull. It is way better than Wrong Bull. LOL Congrats to you. After seeing that crew around your elk..you were in great hands. I think you could have packed him out whole. :o I will call you and JIMKD8 next year when I get drawn. :IBCOOL:. I may need a crew like that. LOL
Reminds me of my 2001 Blue Mtns elk hunt. I had an A team, B team and C team. "A" team was the elite ..they would go in anywhere with ya and guys who knew what they were doing. B team was fill in if needed but lacked the enthusiasm the A team had. C team stood for Cooking and Comedy. I had a group of guys that hated walking, cold weather, but loved hunting and especially naps and the cooking part. :chuckle:
You'll never forget it...especially when you look up at your " Full body mount in the raging bugle postion" in your living room (leave out the wet urine brisket spritz..not worth it.).. :chuckle: LOL.. Again Congrats.
Post by: GoldTip on November 09, 2010, 06:54:07 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 09, 2010, 06:56:14 AM
Post by: yelp on November 09, 2010, 06:59:03 AM
i dont want to steal ross's thunder but i want to say what an incredible set of circumstances that lead to that picture. i dont think it could have been written in a book any better. to have it be members of this great site and a great group of guys besides, was very very cool all the way around and i am glad to have been a small part of it. maybe there will be some big bull karma in it for us next year :dunno:
Never know? But it is still amazing how small the world is sometimes. I think there were other powers at work. :)
Post by: Woodchuck on November 09, 2010, 07:06:24 AM
Post by: Fullabull on November 09, 2010, 07:13:47 AM
Well done :IBCOOL:
Fulla
Post by: BrownGoinDown on November 09, 2010, 07:48:32 AM
Congrats again, job well done!
Post by: bucklucky on November 09, 2010, 08:01:37 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on November 09, 2010, 08:15:51 AM
Post by: elkslare on November 09, 2010, 10:07:21 AM
:tup: stud bull :tup:
Post by: 400out on November 09, 2010, 10:42:31 AM
Post by: yelp on November 09, 2010, 01:55:39 PM
Great story Ross !! I love the picture with the "Rossback" crew :chuckle: Sorry, that was a poor attempt at some humor :chuckle: Congrats again. Its funny how things just seem to fall together sometimes !!
I hope the Rossback comparative was Mossback and not Brokeback!! :yike:
Post by: liplocked on November 09, 2010, 05:49:32 PM
Post by: Outdoorgal on November 09, 2010, 11:11:50 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 10, 2010, 07:06:50 AM
Great story Ross !! I love the picture with the "Rossback" crew :chuckle: Sorry, that was a poor attempt at some humor :chuckle: Congrats again. Its funny how things just seem to fall together sometimes !!
I hope the Rossback comparative was Mossback and not Brokeback!! :yike:
:chuckle: some of the times that I tried to call him all I heard was strange noises :dunno:
:chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on November 10, 2010, 07:11:52 AM
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Post by: Redstar on November 10, 2010, 08:42:05 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 10, 2010, 02:08:28 PM
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Great story Ross !! I love the picture with the "Rossback" crew
Dan Agnew would be jealous of my crew. Money can't buy moments like that.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 10, 2010, 02:12:03 PM
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[i dont want to steal ross's thunder /quote]
Jim I feel you have earned the right to say anything you want on anything I post in my opinion. :tup:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 10, 2010, 02:24:01 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 10, 2010, 02:27:46 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 02:32:54 PM
Nate- Since you were leaving I doubt you got to share in any of that alcohol I brought up. When I head up to Woodys we should get together and have a few :)
Post by: bone head on November 11, 2010, 02:59:29 PM
Post by: yelp on November 11, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
thanks ross, did you get a tape on him yet?
He is nice and heavy. my guess is 338"
Post by: Woodchuck on November 11, 2010, 03:34:11 PM
Post by: MichaelD on November 11, 2010, 03:37:18 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 04:43:04 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 11, 2010, 04:45:37 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 11, 2010, 05:10:08 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 05:35:03 PM
Hope this works
Post by: washelkhntr on November 11, 2010, 05:36:54 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 05:38:46 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 05:39:50 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 11, 2010, 05:45:10 PM
Worked for me.
it says this is a private video if it has been sent you must accept the senders friend request then it directs me to a logon page for youtube...I dont have a youtube account
Post by: washelkhntr on November 11, 2010, 05:50:16 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 06:23:53 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 06:39:09 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 11, 2010, 07:25:57 PM
Post by: yelp on November 12, 2010, 06:34:45 AM
Well Yelp you are good. It comes out to 337 and some change...
:IBCOOL: SWEEET!!! Great Bull Ross! That is awesome..I agree JIMKD8.. I am going to tell everyone 338. But if shooting a bull of this "caliber" :chuckle: :chuckle: is how it works..I suggest if we ever get drawn we use the .416 Rigby... :chuckle:
Post by: yelp on November 12, 2010, 06:40:48 AM
Well Yelp you are good. It comes out to 337 and some change...
337" the difference between that and a 400" mark is 63". Several ways to look at it..I would say.. about 4" more per tine and about 6" per side on the whale tail. That gives you 52" then add 3" on the mass and 8" inside width. Really not that much difference. Not matter what a great bull! Anything over 300" is a stud!
Take 63" apart..all you
Post by: Woodchuck on November 12, 2010, 06:54:29 AM
Post by: bucklucky on November 12, 2010, 06:59:15 AM
Post by: yelp on November 12, 2010, 07:55:45 AM
off they come (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCvYVFa8OBM#)
Chainsaw!
Post by: SnipeHunter on November 12, 2010, 09:21:46 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 12, 2010, 02:09:58 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 12, 2010, 06:40:13 PM
Did someone say chainsaw
Post by: bucklucky on November 12, 2010, 07:08:17 PM
Post by: runamuk on November 12, 2010, 07:12:03 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: WaltHenry on November 12, 2010, 07:22:46 PM
ummm....just sayin but your chainsaw seems like it has some issues :dunno: usually they work better when they keep running :rolleyes:amen.
:chuckle:
Post by: yelp on November 12, 2010, 09:15:41 PM
Post by: 400out on November 12, 2010, 09:44:42 PM
check list before making of movies
1.remove beer from set
2.place hunters orange on (not the elk)
3.place tag on kill
4.check fuel in chain saw before starting movie!
LOL great ending Ross
Post by: penhuntsbirds on November 12, 2010, 09:50:39 PM
Later Dude
Dave
Post by: elkbuster on November 12, 2010, 11:43:23 PM
:drool:
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 13, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
Post by: HUNT on November 13, 2010, 01:51:51 PM
I want to apologize to everyone.. I have misled you.. I did not harvest this bull in the blues... I confess I got him in the clockum :chuckle:
:yeah:
Post by: jackelope on November 13, 2010, 02:05:20 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 17, 2010, 02:24:38 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 17, 2010, 02:28:39 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on November 17, 2010, 06:49:34 PM
Best, Jud
Post by: Falcon on November 17, 2010, 07:06:14 PM
Congrats on a wonderful journey that you shared with all of us. You truley made that once in a lifetime tag pay off bigtime.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 24, 2010, 04:32:28 PM
I want to apologize to everyone.. I have misled you.. I did not harvest this bull in the blues... I confess I got him in the clockum :chuckle:
Awww Ross... was that to lure me out of hiding? :chuckle:
Actually, I have been out of the net, just got back from Montana, but JimKD8 told me the story right after it happened, I just haven't been able to get to a computer to check out the pics til today.
WHat a great story. Isn't that why we hunt? It's all about the hunt, the experience, the wild places, and the chance of what could (or couldn't) happen. Way to stick with it!. Aint it great havin' buddies....? :tup:
Post by: Woodchuck on November 24, 2010, 04:38:20 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 24, 2010, 04:41:03 PM
and now....lets have the montana story :)
Waiting for Pictures Jim. It was so cold my camera wouldn't work. I am waiting for my buddy to email me pics. I'll do a thread then. He promised he'd send them tonight. If it helps any to cut the suspense... I didn't eat the tag... ;)
Post by: 400out on November 24, 2010, 04:45:09 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: ;) :drool: :drool: :drool: Still one of the best I've seem so far ;) Congrats again markand now....lets have the montana story :)
Waiting for Pictures Jim. It was so cold my camera wouldn't work. I am waiting for my buddy to email me pics. I'll do a thread then. He promised he'd send them tonight. If it helps any to cut the suspense... I didn't eat the tag... ;)
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