Post by: bowsandhose on May 19, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
No time like the present to start training for elk season. This video from 2008 brought back memories of pains i had forgoten :chuckle: cant wait for September for a chance hurt again ;)
http://youtu.be/m12ZZUBasko (http://youtu.be/m12ZZUBasko)
work out till ya :puke: lol
Post by: CoachNemo on May 19, 2011, 06:24:45 PM
Lot's to do before then..
Post by: Timberstalker on May 19, 2011, 06:30:02 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 19, 2011, 06:32:47 PM
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 19, 2011, 07:21:28 PM
Absolutely awesome youtube video. That freaking rocks.
:yeah:
Post by: halflife65 on May 19, 2011, 07:26:54 PM
Absolutely awesome youtube video. That freaking rocks.
:yeah:
:yeah: X 2 - that was fantastic. GREAT work.
Post by: MIKEXRAY on May 19, 2011, 07:28:04 PM
Cool video, Thanks.
Post by: JPhelps on May 19, 2011, 07:34:42 PM
Elliptical 3-4 nights a week + lift weights 2-3 nights a week. I also throw in some weighted pack hiking and Alumni basketball.
I don't care what anyone says though half of the battle is mental. If you don't have what it takes up stairs no amount of training will get you up the hill.
Post by: bucklucky on May 19, 2011, 07:36:17 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on May 19, 2011, 07:45:33 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on May 19, 2011, 08:06:44 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 19, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
just watched that video again. Now I know exactly where you got that elk. saw some familiar things. especially where you parked your truck. LOL. I saw a nice one in that area scouting. never saw him during the season thou.:tup:
Post by: steeleywhopper on May 19, 2011, 08:17:38 PM
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Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 06:38:48 AM
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Post by: Woodchuck on May 20, 2011, 07:02:29 AM
Round is a shape right :dunno:
Post by: h2ofowlr on May 20, 2011, 07:10:55 AM
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Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 08:01:59 AM
I usually am in good shape. But this year i have put on about 10 lbs. I cant find the energy to get motivated after 11 hours of work a day then the rest of the hustle and bustle. What do you take for energy or to get motivated????
Im in the same boat, hard to get motivated. Any spair time I could be out hiking is usually spent doing the "Right thing" and working in the taxidermy shop. Im only up 5 pounds but man my legs are week. Went for a 6 mile bonzai hike the other day and was feeling it pretty good. I better start hiking with some weight.
Post by: piled-up on May 20, 2011, 08:32:42 AM
Post by: Armadillo on May 20, 2011, 08:41:18 AM
Post by: runamuk on May 20, 2011, 08:45:24 AM
elk shape! yea right. I dont think I could pack a chipmunk out of that hole !
:chuckle: :chuckle: :yeah: that is the best response so far :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Caseyd on May 20, 2011, 09:22:59 AM
elk shape! yea right. I dont think I could pack a chipmunk out of that hole !
:chuckle: :chuckle: :yeah: that is the best response so far :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah:
Id have a hard time packing myself out of that hole :bash:
Post by: Houndhunter on May 20, 2011, 09:46:01 AM
awesome video bowsandhose, i can get an idea of what thats like. atleast with the meat pack it doesnt shift on your back, but the head and horns are a real bitch to pack cross country.... espescially when they're that big lol
Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 10:01:25 AM
I usually am in good shape. But this year i have put on about 10 lbs. I cant find the energy to get motivated after 11 hours of work a day then the rest of the hustle and bustle. What do you take for energy or to get motivated????i take a sublingual B-12 vitamin for energy. as for motivation that's a tough one to keep up if i eat like crap, or drink to much, or have rough day at work and so on i lose motovation, but if you can fight through it and you start losing weight and looking better feeling stronger then its easy to get motivated
Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 10:06:59 AM
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awesome video bowsandhose, i can get an idea of what that's like. at least with the meat pack it doesn't shift on your back, but the head and horns are a real bitch to pack cross country.... espescially when they're that big loli tried every way possible to get the rack on the pack and secure but that was the only way it was not dragging on the ground or stabbing me lol but a shifting load was a pain in the arse
Post by: iRem on May 20, 2011, 10:49:44 AM
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Post by: zackmioli on May 20, 2011, 12:10:29 PM
the weird thing is after hiking for most of the day my right hip has started acting up and snapping and popping a ton. and it will be sore for a couple days after. any idea what this could be? im hoping its just not used to being used that much and will go away after a few more trips.
Post by: PolarBear on May 20, 2011, 12:22:51 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on May 20, 2011, 12:30:24 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 12:41:48 PM
Post by: JLS on May 20, 2011, 12:52:34 PM
Great video, and great bull. No easy way to do those big racks. I like to angle them down a little more, but it looked like it would've been stabbing you in the legs had you done so. Also, I like to roll up the cape and lash it to the brow tines so it's not swinging/hanging there.
Hopefully my pack will look like that come September!
Post by: halflife65 on May 20, 2011, 12:58:39 PM
I will get in shape next week, heading to the blues for 5 days ..... hope i make it out alive :chuckle:
It's steep!
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 01:00:35 PM
I will get in shape next week, heading to the blues for 5 days ..... hope i make it out alive :chuckle:
It's steep!
No Sheet, that first picture Travis posted is my bull :chuckle:
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 01:06:04 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 01:07:07 PM
I will get in shape next week, heading to the blues for 5 days ..... hope i make it out alive :chuckle:
It's steep!
No Sheet, that first picture Travis posted is my bull :chuckle:
ya your bull was in a serious hole.
you are finally taking the wife to get her bear :tung:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 20, 2011, 01:09:09 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 01:13:07 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 01:13:57 PM
I will get in shape next week, heading to the blues for 5 days ..... hope i make it out alive :chuckle:
It's steep!
No Sheet, that first picture Travis posted is my bull :chuckle:
ya your bull was in a serious hole.
you are finally taking the wife to get her bear :tung:
Yup, heading out Thursday, I could use a packer :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 20, 2011, 01:14:17 PM
Post by: halflife65 on May 20, 2011, 01:17:35 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2011, 01:18:40 PM
Post by: hoytflinger on May 20, 2011, 02:17:32 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 20, 2011, 04:42:42 PM
T, The bull looks much bigger in your living room :rolleyes:Way to bring it .... inspirational. For me getting in shape is no beer, workout every day,eat ALOT less and much better, go on hikes with a loaded pack, watch ELK killin video's,practice with calls, and bow shootin.... Looking forward to Montana my brother .maybe we can pack out 4 this year ;)
Post by: rosscrazyelk on May 21, 2011, 11:07:54 AM
That is an awesome video but I have to say I think I prefer the pack that Ross had with his bull ;)
Round is a shape right :dunno:
Downhill with ten guys is hard to beat, thanks again Jim
Post by: Raul Duke on May 21, 2011, 11:21:01 AM
My wife asked me , "what would it take for you to get back in shape?"
Me: " nothing rite now, Hunting don't start untill October."
Maybe if the drawing results produce a tag for me or my son, I'll get the hunger back.
:P
Post by: kglacken on May 21, 2011, 11:49:15 AM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on May 21, 2011, 02:10:29 PM
Let the jitters begin.
I been packin 8 month old twins everywhere....I am definately ready to pack something else!
Too bad it's always a GIANT 1x1
Post by: Wea300mag on May 21, 2011, 06:39:22 PM
Post by: mikelonsford on May 22, 2011, 02:05:40 PM
No more lifting for me, I am just working cardio and stretching for my back and legs. I'll do what exercises i can do with body weight (push ups, lunges, pull ups etc)
Post by: slayasher on May 22, 2011, 03:11:07 PM
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Post by: Wtrfowlr62 on May 22, 2011, 11:02:28 PM
Again, awesome bull man and tough pack!
Post by: huntnnw on May 22, 2011, 11:30:12 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on May 23, 2011, 05:52:49 AM
As to bone in quarters, I feel that the extra work of deboning in the field just isn't worth it. I have tried it both ways.
Post by: Huntbear on May 23, 2011, 06:18:53 AM
:dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: dreamingbig on May 24, 2011, 06:46:44 AM
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Post by: ORCA_SIX on May 24, 2011, 07:20:43 AM
I spent the weekend lugging around concrete and treated 6" x 6" posts. Then 11 miles last night in prep for the upcoming half marathon. I would rather be hiking or packing out an elk quarter but I need to do something to pass the time. Keep up the work fellas!
Are you participating in the Rock and Roll Marathon? I will be running in it.
Post by: dreamingbig on May 24, 2011, 09:08:49 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on May 24, 2011, 09:10:26 AM
I'm in no where near the shape I was in last fall. I've gained 14lbs in 4months, and lost all intrest in getting back in shape.
My wife asked me , "what would it take for you to get back in shape?"
Me: " nothing rite now, Hunting don't start untill October."
Maybe if the drawing results produce a tag for me or my son, I'll get the hunger back.
:P
:yeah: Wife said the same thing!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 24, 2011, 09:51:15 AM
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Post by: bwhntr2819 on May 25, 2011, 09:30:10 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 26, 2011, 07:04:51 AM
but i guess running those hills and packing two bulls out will do that to ya, i wish i could have that training program every year ;) come on WA draw
Post by: bucklucky on May 26, 2011, 07:34:34 AM
Post by: huntnnw on May 26, 2011, 07:02:49 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on May 29, 2011, 07:23:55 PM
I weight lift 5 days a week, stair climb and run..recently started hot yoga..thats an experience :chuckle:must be rough a bunch of hot flexable scantly clad ladys :drool:
Post by: archery288 on May 29, 2011, 07:31:22 PM
Muleysniper is doing P90x right now, I think he can contest!
Post by: jmoyer2 on June 04, 2011, 11:01:46 PM
Weights and Cardio 5 days a week and have not touched any Alchohol in 6 weeks. Gonna join a Cross fit program in July to really set it off for the high country. It is amazing how my body has reacted to no alchohol, I have noticed more lean muscle and lost 6lbs from my mid section. Not gonna have a drink till the Montana bull hits the ground. 17 years of drinking and stopped cold turkey with no cravings or side effects. Just a "elkaholic" now. Bring it!
you are absolutely right. I have gone 4 weeks now with no alcohol and have lost 15 lbs. Getting ready for the new mexico high country :)
Post by: rock on June 05, 2011, 08:25:34 AM
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Post by: Armadillo on June 05, 2011, 09:12:00 AM
Beach muscles are over rated
Its the leg muscles, core strength and cardiovascular health that hunters should strive for
Post by: Raul Duke on June 05, 2011, 09:23:13 AM
baby steps.
Post by: boneaddict on June 05, 2011, 09:53:50 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on June 06, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 09, 2011, 09:23:56 AM
Post by: runamuk on June 09, 2011, 09:28:20 AM
14 more weeks of beer drinking and eating maple bars, then I'll start getting into shape.
:yeah:
well sort of not even sure if elk will be on my list this year.... will have to wait and see
Post by: Alan K on June 09, 2011, 09:40:59 AM
14 more weeks of beer drinking and eating maple bars, then I'll start getting into shape.
:chuckle:
Post by: Elkrunner on June 13, 2011, 11:21:36 AM
Post by: Raul Duke on June 13, 2011, 11:29:25 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 13, 2011, 11:37:24 AM
Post by: mrtimturner on June 13, 2011, 11:41:06 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 13, 2011, 11:54:57 AM
I love it but I hate it
Post by: bowsandhose on June 16, 2011, 10:34:25 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on June 16, 2011, 11:08:26 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 16, 2011, 11:12:44 AM
Post by: bucklucky on June 16, 2011, 12:11:35 PM
all you lucky guys with elk tags time to kick it in gear :tup:
Damn :chuckle:
Post by: Elkrunner on June 16, 2011, 12:14:57 PM
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Post by: bowsandhose on June 21, 2011, 07:48:05 AM
Post by: bucklucky on June 21, 2011, 07:54:35 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on June 21, 2011, 07:56:34 AM
*censored*s stole my picture I took :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: bucklucky on June 21, 2011, 08:14:50 AM
Post by: 2legit2quit on June 21, 2011, 02:22:46 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on June 21, 2011, 03:24:32 PM
Post by: bucklucky on June 21, 2011, 03:35:33 PM
I did 11 mile hike with 20lb pack felt good time to up the weight :tup:
Dude, you need to be up to 50 pounds :o
Post by: cld40 on June 21, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
its a fantastic workout, cardio and much more..
i hate it but it works....
Post by: CementFinisher on June 21, 2011, 06:07:42 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on June 21, 2011, 10:06:02 PM
Post by: 50CalJim on June 21, 2011, 10:14:13 PM
Just got back from a short workout, ran about 10 minutes with a 50 pound pack and hiked the rest up the hill and back. Only about a 30 minute workout but felt good.50 lb pack? Sounds like your preparing to pack some Elk Qtrs. 8)
Post by: bowsandhose on June 22, 2011, 01:20:40 AM
my hunting pack only weights 19lbs :chuckle: I'm up to 75lbs on my 3-6mile short hikes :tung:I did 11 mile hike with 20lb pack felt good time to up the weight :tup:
Dude, you need to be up to 50 pounds :o
Post by: bucklucky on June 22, 2011, 08:13:46 AM
my hunting pack only weights 19lbs :chuckle: I'm up to 75lbs on my 3-6mile short hikes :tung:I did 11 mile hike with 20lb pack felt good time to up the weight :tup:
Dude, you need to be up to 50 pounds :o
So you just have to one up me again :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Travis I expect that kind of workout stuff from you, wish I had you around to pack elk all the time .... ANIMAL!!!!
Hell ya Jim, you know how big these west side bulls get :tup:
Post by: Huntbear on June 22, 2011, 08:18:36 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 22, 2011, 08:21:32 AM
my hunting pack only weights 19lbs :chuckle: I'm up to 75lbs on my 3-6mile short hikes :tung:I did 11 mile hike with 20lb pack felt good time to up the weight :tup:
<felling pretty old ans wimpy!
Dude, you need to be up to 50 pounds :o
So you just have to one up me again :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Travis I expect that kind of workout stuff from you, wish I had you around to pack elk all the time .... ANIMAL!!!!
Hell ya Jim, you know how big these west side bulls get :tup:
Post by: hig on June 22, 2011, 08:58:54 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 23, 2011, 05:57:32 AM
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Post by: washelkhntr on June 25, 2011, 03:55:47 PM
I am working on a bowling ball shape this year. Gonna start at the top and roll downhill. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: RUTNBULL1 on June 25, 2011, 08:27:36 PM
Post by: JBR on June 27, 2011, 09:25:41 AM
It's not just the cardio and the stamina, it's the joints....ankles, knees, back. Going UP and DOWN those mountains with a load is killer, especially on the knees for me. Plus you start feeling the aches and pains of muscles used when actually HIKING hard, that you don't alway replicate in the gym.
No training quite for elk hunting like actually getting up in the mountains and DOING it.
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 27, 2011, 09:28:37 AM
Post by: JBR on June 27, 2011, 11:25:42 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 27, 2011, 11:31:52 AM
Can't remember where exactly they were supposed to be this weekend, but we didn't see another soul...except for some critters.
Skookum Meadow, down by Lone Butte and Cayuse
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on June 28, 2011, 08:13:30 AM
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