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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: yelp on September 02, 2010, 12:18:28 PM

Title: Need a bull!
Post by: yelp on September 02, 2010, 12:18:28 PM: Guys,

Need a favor..Anyone that has any good info on an easy bull down in the Blues..this weekend that could be shot by a handicapped hunter. This hunter doesn't have very long and he is wanting to shoot a bull. My buddy is down there right now trying to get him one. He has an any bull tag for any unit! He is in a wheel chair with oxygen..maybe someone knows an easy field hunt and could point them in the right direction..doesn't have to be a trophy or giant..It isn't about the size at this point..any help would be appreciated. PM me if you would and I can get you in touch with hunting party.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Need a bull!
Post by: ThePascoKid on September 02, 2010, 12:33:33 PM: there's a recent thread on here offering to show someone a good bull in 154, most of 154 is hard hunting but might be worth contacting him http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56139.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56139.0.html)
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 02, 2010, 12:34:55 PM: that is the one i was thinking of. i don't know the area hope he can get into a bull. can he use a gun? or is it bow?
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Post by: yelp on September 02, 2010, 12:39:19 PM: He is using a gun..the WDFW gives out permit to a terminally ill hunter every year..apparrently..He is having a hard time and my bud is trying to get him on one tonight..but it is tough. The hunter is very ill and it is taking a lot of his strength to be out there. Pasco kid thanks for that link..I sent that guy a PM and email this AM when I saw it. My bud said its tough hunting the elk are just starting to get rutty..but not all of them..and we all know elk hunting is rarely easy..so it is a big task they have this weekend. Thanks for the thoughts and pray he gets his bull! It is a very emotional hunt..for the father.
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Post by: foambeetle on September 02, 2010, 01:30:45 PM: a dose of perspective . . . I do pray he gets his bull, and all the best to everyone involved.
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Post by: micahash1 on September 02, 2010, 01:39:44 PM: I pray that he get his bull and that God comforts him and the father in this despair in their lives.
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 02, 2010, 01:51:51 PM: Yelp,
where abouts are they and how long are they gonna be up? can i reach them? are you gonna be up for the weekend? send a pm if you want and if you have emptied your inbox :chuckle:
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Post by: jackelope on September 02, 2010, 01:52:41 PM: Yelp....

pm sent.

If there's ever been someone that we as a community should help, this is it.
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Post by: demontang on September 02, 2010, 02:05:02 PM: I wish I come be of help. I pray that he gets his bull and that god shows mercy and lifts his pain away.
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Post by: yelp on September 02, 2010, 02:23:35 PM: Thanks a lot guys..the family is from the Deer Park Area. I just talked with my bud..they have two bulls spotted one a 350" that they are going after tonight and then they have a 310 bull in a hay meadow on another spot. I thought he was in a wheel chair but he isn't he is to weak.he is shooting from the vehicle. I am praying really hard that 350" bull steps out in the field this evening. My bud is videoing the event..Thank all of you guys for your wishes.

JimKD8 - I won't we going down to join them..I am tied up..anyways thanks for the offer..I did clean out part of my message box.

Jackelope - Thanks for the info...I passed it on..
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Post by: 300magman on September 02, 2010, 02:27:58 PM: this is awesome hope he gets the bull...........

wish him the best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: bucklucky on September 02, 2010, 03:09:01 PM: Keep us posted! Hope he connects with that big boy!
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 02, 2010, 03:21:18 PM: Yelp, i am going down this weekend to do some scouting. give me a call so I can find these guys to help.
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Post by: 400out on September 02, 2010, 06:48:51 PM: What area are they hunting in?
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 06:55:30 AM: just to bump this back to the top
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Post by: 400out on September 03, 2010, 07:57:34 AM: Yeah what happened here it just went dead :dunno: Whats the story yelp :hello:
Title: Re: Need a bull!
Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 08:14:29 AM: i did a little messaging last night, it is alot like a governors tag for someone who is terminal. they were in 154 last night i am told, have not heard what happened yet
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Post by: Caseyd on September 03, 2010, 08:27:02 AM: I've have some calls out.
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 08:38:34 AM: i just tried to call the guy who is helping the hunter and left a message, i will post anything i hear
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Post by: 400out on September 03, 2010, 08:39:02 AM: Quote from: JIMKD8 on September 03, 2010, 08:14:29 AM
i did a little messaging last night, it is alot like a governors tag for someone who is terminal. they were in 154 last night i am told, have not heard what happened yet
thay should do good in that area :drool:
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Post by: ThePascoKid on September 03, 2010, 09:29:39 AM: I've seen one of the bulls their after in 154 I hope he gets a chance at him cause he's a dandy, he's in a pretty good spot because there are county roads on top and up the bottom and most of the area is ffth it's just a matter of finding him close enough to one of those roads for a shot, cause from the sounds of it this fella's not going to be doing any hiking and this is steep country. Can't wait to hear an update.
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 10:52:57 AM: i just spoke with the guy who is helping, no luck so far. send your good luck wishes and prayers, they are back at it this evening
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Post by: Caseyd on September 03, 2010, 11:06:43 AM: JIm, They have him on some? Or are the looking for access to private land still?
Title: Re: Need a bull!
Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 11:11:44 AM: they are on some, just really tough to get a truck positioned where a shot can be taken from the rig without spooking them but any help would be highly appreciated
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Post by: jackelope on September 03, 2010, 11:12:27 AM: This is the way things should be done.
Way to go, guys and gals.
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Post by: Caseyd on September 03, 2010, 01:49:18 PM: I have informed my family from Waitsburg & Dayton area, they are passing the word around.

Most of their land doesnt have elk on it at the moment , but they are checking with others.

I will be over there this weekend and will keep checking the site.

Lets get this guy an elk :tup:
Title: Re: Need a bull!
Post by: yelp on September 03, 2010, 03:38:20 PM: Hey everyone..well no elk. The hunter had to go back home for awhile..it is really tough. First I want to thank all of you who have offered assistance with this hunt. Incredible group of hunters we have here. Thanks.

Well they had cows mewing, bulls fighting, bulls bugling, last night the big bull was at 400 yds..hunter couldn't get him in scope. It was very difficult..his brothers and father could have killed it for him but they wanted him too do it. This mornings hunt was going good but some other hunters who have permission.. showed up and I guess the elk blew out of the field. They are hoping to be back next week after some recharging.

Again..thanks to all of you guys for the assistance with this. Pascokid ,JimKD8, Jackelope, and others thanks for all of the awesome offers you gave up...it is great to know that the human spirit is alive and well. My buddy couldn't beleive all of the offers..word really spread fast..All I can say is WOW! You guys rock! Thanks again for everything!
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 03, 2010, 03:45:02 PM: Let us know when he is back so we can do some looking and see if we cant get him on one
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Post by: WonkyWapiti on September 03, 2010, 05:12:11 PM: Definitely keep us updated on this Yelp. This really got me to thinking again about what's important in life. I'll keep this hunter in my thoughts in the coming weeks as I am in the field myself. It's stories like this that remind us all to make the most of what little time we have hunting in the field and making the most of life in general.
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Post by: buckhorn2 on September 03, 2010, 09:52:36 PM: It;s so heart warming to see all the people on this site step forward and try to help someone who really needs help to complete something he is dreaming about it;s what hunting really is about. Hoping and praying for the best.
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Post by: BoomWhop on September 03, 2010, 10:31:36 PM: Good Luck to all. A Bull on the wall does have magic powers to make you feel better.. Best wishes to all involved, I hope he feels better soon and connects. Waiting for updates
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Post by: bowhunterforever on September 04, 2010, 12:33:46 AM: Quote from: buckhorn2 on September 03, 2010, 09:52:36 PM
It;s so heart warming to see all the people on this site step forward and try to help someone who really needs help to complete something he is dreaming about it;s what hunting really is about. Hoping and praying for the best.
X2 This is why this site rules :rockin:
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Post by: Recurve-Elk on September 04, 2010, 10:32:54 AM: Keep us posted for when the get back out there. I am really hoping this guy gets his animal. I know hunting is the most powerful down to earth thing that I do, and if I was in hard times, I would be out there hunting as well..

Something is telling me he will get his bull!!!
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 04, 2010, 10:45:08 AM: Yelp, just curious - how old is this young man? Prayers for him to get his elk, and thanks to all who help him.
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Post by: Deer slayer on September 06, 2010, 12:34:08 PM: I will be over on the 10th to scout the wenaha and will have my pack. If packers are needed pm me before Friday and I will send my number. I would love to help pack meat. There are four of us coming and all of us would jump in and pack to make it quick and easy. Good luck and I am excited to see how this turns out.
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Post by: 400out on September 11, 2010, 01:03:28 AM: Yelp, any news on this guys hunt :dunno:
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Post by: Elkslayer on September 16, 2010, 10:13:02 PM: Any update's on this guys hunt? Hope he is well enough to get back out there and knock one down.