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Title: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: micahash1 on August 15, 2010, 10:02:42 AM
Well went out bear hunting and elk scouting yesterday.  Ended up running into a very impressive bull with five cows and three calves.  We had a stare off at about 35yrds for a few minutes until he winded me and took off.  Two of the cows and calves ended up walking right in front of me as well.  About a half mile away I ran into another bull (didn't get a great look at the rack but didn't look half bad).  Both bulls were velvetless. :drool:  Needless to say I am so ready for the season to come around. 
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: bowhuntersd on August 15, 2010, 10:21:49 AM
DIDO, I can't wait for sept. 7. I've haven't been this excited since I was kid going hunting for the first time. Good luck this season
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: Recurve-Elk on August 15, 2010, 10:29:12 AM
I couldn't be more ready.  Elk hunting is like vacation to me!
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: BrandonWatts on August 15, 2010, 03:49:11 PM
I couldn't be more ready.  Elk hunting is like vacation to me!
same with me, i have been scouting the last 2 months just getting ready for the season to start. i thought last night i was going to get one early a nice bull almost slammed right into my truck running across the road. i cant wait for it to start!
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: bowhuntersd on August 16, 2010, 10:04:08 PM
I couldn't be more ready.  Elk hunting is like vacation to me!

I can't agree more. I remember a few years back myself and two hunting partners mountian biked in 18 miles to camp and then I took a nice 5x5 bull on the 2nd day. The only problem was that it was an other 4 miles out side of camp. While we were packing out (all of our gear and the elk) I looked at my friends and said "can you believe we do this *censored* on our vacations" while some people are drink Mi-Ties on the beach this is what we call an awesome vacation. It will forever go down as one of my favorite vacations ever...
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 16, 2010, 10:15:32 PM
yep me 2. lookin forward to elk hunting don't know how much i will get to hunt. but still looking forward 2 it very much :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: ML_Hunter on August 16, 2010, 10:18:10 PM
I've seen more elk this season looking for bears than I have during elk season  :bash:.  I'm really looking foward to this elk season Several of the bigger bull's I've seen have already been shedding there velvet wile the smaller ones are sill in velvet.  Good luck to all! 
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: Elkpiss on August 17, 2010, 07:12:56 AM
I thought you had scabies in your pants or something..  :dunno:

Exactly, everybody where I work takes vacation during June, July, August I take mine in September!  8).. The Whole month! And a little bit in October!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: dreamingbig on August 17, 2010, 02:04:27 PM
Is it September yet?  I was looking at the moon phases.  The moon isn't full until September 23rd.  The new moon starts on September 8th!  I like that.
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: micahash1 on August 17, 2010, 02:16:14 PM
Is it September yet?  I was looking at the moon phases.  The moon isn't full until September 23rd.  The new moon starts on September 8th!  I like that.

That is perfect.  We are supposed to be getting a cooling trend starting later this week too.  It's driving me nuts, can't wait.  Even heards some animals starting to talk in the lower elevations. :drool: :drool: :drool:  Bows dialed in and ready to go.
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: huntinluva on August 17, 2010, 04:21:37 PM
If you don't agree with this you don't belong on this forum.  This is the one time of year where nothing else matters, get in the woods and get em fellas. :rockin:
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: Instinct on August 17, 2010, 07:53:57 PM
im all stoked for the season. kinda sucks i work nights from 11pm to 730am. so when i get off work im goin home showerin get my gear and go up for bout 6hrs then drive back to town sleep then work haha do it all over again.. requested 7th to the 9th off so hopfully i get my cow.
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: flinger on August 17, 2010, 11:33:33 PM
I couldn't be more ready.  Elk hunting is like vacation to me!
I take vacation but it is my yearly VACCINATION I am stoked hopefully new areas will work out kinda entering tne unknown
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: KimberRich on August 18, 2010, 07:50:22 AM
I couldn't be more ready.  Elk hunting is like vacation to me!

Totally agree.  The best "vacations" of my life have been spent sitting under a tree in the rain next to my Dad eating a soggy meatloaf sandwich.  It was miserable but there is no other place I would rather be..
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2010, 08:16:05 AM
Amen!   I've been in some of the crappiest weather and places on this planet in conditions the least hospitable with my Dad at my side, and quite frankly, I'd trade it for sitting at this desk anytime.
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: KimberRich on August 18, 2010, 08:27:32 AM
Amen!   I've been in some of the crappiest weather and places on this planet in conditions the least hospitable with my Dad at my side, and quite frankly, I'd trade it for sitting at this desk anytime.

Couldn't agree more. 
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: Elkslayer on August 18, 2010, 05:03:01 PM
Cant wait! Some of my co-workers will be glad to get me out of here for a while. I dont understand what is so annoying about blowing on a cow call and bugle while at work.  :dunno: I think it's gonna be a good season this year.
Good Luck to all!
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: SkookumHntr on August 18, 2010, 08:21:01 PM
Im gettin it pretty bad  :) Im actually more exited for my mom,dad& brothers hunts then my hunts but come on Oct 16! My favorite day in the world! Yeah baby deer season and my Birthday come on!!!
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: Instinct on August 18, 2010, 09:38:54 PM
Cant wait! Some of my co-workers will be glad to get me out of here for a while. I dont understand what is so annoying about blowing on a cow call and bugle while at work.  :dunno: I think it's gonna be a good season this year.
Good Luck to all!

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: huntnnw on August 19, 2010, 12:53:48 AM
this weekends lows are going to be in the lows 40's here  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Gettin' the itch!
Post by: wabearhunter on August 21, 2010, 04:28:10 PM
this weekends lows are going to be in the lows 40's here  :IBCOOL:

awesome,hunting is kinda lame IMO when it's 90 degrees in the woods, been cooling down in yakima too :IBCOOL:
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