Post by: rock on June 09, 2011, 10:14:23 AM
thanks
Post by: wormfood on June 09, 2011, 10:17:45 AM
Post by: fair-chase on June 09, 2011, 10:18:05 AM
Post by: wormfood on June 09, 2011, 10:18:52 AM
Post by: rock on June 09, 2011, 10:30:43 AM
Post by: wormfood on June 09, 2011, 10:34:35 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 09, 2011, 10:34:59 AM
yea, a bow, some arrows, an archery elk tag, and change your season date to Sept. Lots less people and lot more relaxed critters.
Shhhh don't let everyone know..I love how the archery season is overcrowded and you bump into someones turds everytime you come around the corner. That's my soul reason that I archery hunt!
Post by: wormfood on June 09, 2011, 10:42:42 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:03:17 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:03:42 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 09, 2011, 11:04:32 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:04:54 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:05:50 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:07:11 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 09, 2011, 11:08:06 AM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 09, 2011, 11:09:59 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 11:17:34 AM
http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html (http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html)
It sucks to go back in for the second half of your elk at dusk, following your markers, only to get within a few hundred feet of it and lose where the next marker is. With this, you tie it to a tree facing the direction you are leaving, and upon your return, when you get close enough, start hitting the button and watch for the light. If you have handy man skills, you can do this to extend the range of the remote:
http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range (http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range)
Post by: jechicdr on June 09, 2011, 11:41:38 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 09, 2011, 11:42:04 AM
I also carry one of these. Not this same model but something similar. I got mine at a vehicle supply store for $50ish:
http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html (http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html)
It sucks to go back in for the second half of your elk at dusk, following your markers, only to get within a few hundred feet of it and lose where the next marker is. With this, you tie it to a tree facing the direction you are leaving, and upon your return, when you get close enough, start hitting the button and watch for the light. If you have handy man skills, you can do this to extend the range of the remote:
http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range (http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range)
4.3 lbs per each is an awful lot of extra weight to lug around.
Post by: rock on June 09, 2011, 11:53:45 AM
Post by: sebek556 on June 09, 2011, 11:58:51 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on June 09, 2011, 12:19:26 PM
Mine only weighs about a pound. Much smaller but still works. Wish I could remember where it was I got itI also carry one of these. Not this same model but something similar. I got mine at a vehicle supply store for $50ish:
http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html (http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html)
It sucks to go back in for the second half of your elk at dusk, following your markers, only to get within a few hundred feet of it and lose where the next marker is. With this, you tie it to a tree facing the direction you are leaving, and upon your return, when you get close enough, start hitting the button and watch for the light. If you have handy man skills, you can do this to extend the range of the remote:
http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range (http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range)
4.3 lbs per each is an awful lot of extra weight to lug around.
Post by: tbuck6568 on June 09, 2011, 03:51:35 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 09, 2011, 09:21:13 PM
Mine only weighs about a pound. Much smaller but still works. Wish I could remember where it was I got itI also carry one of these. Not this same model but something similar. I got mine at a vehicle supply store for $50ish:
http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html (http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html)
It sucks to go back in for the second half of your elk at dusk, following your markers, only to get within a few hundred feet of it and lose where the next marker is. With this, you tie it to a tree facing the direction you are leaving, and upon your return, when you get close enough, start hitting the button and watch for the light. If you have handy man skills, you can do this to extend the range of the remote:
http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range (http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range)
4.3 lbs per each is an awful lot of extra weight to lug around.
Sooo what you are saying is that yours is much smaller than most of ours? I am not sure if I would be admitting that...all kidding aside, thanks for the link. This looks helpful
Post by: DoubleJ on June 10, 2011, 07:14:05 AM
Mine only weighs about a pound. Much smaller but still works. Wish I could remember where it was I got itI also carry one of these. Not this same model but something similar. I got mine at a vehicle supply store for $50ish:
http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html (http://www.lumastrobe.com/RemoteControl/RCLX-36.html)
It sucks to go back in for the second half of your elk at dusk, following your markers, only to get within a few hundred feet of it and lose where the next marker is. With this, you tie it to a tree facing the direction you are leaving, and upon your return, when you get close enough, start hitting the button and watch for the light. If you have handy man skills, you can do this to extend the range of the remote:
http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range (http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?6313-DIY-Extend-Stock-Key-Fob-Range)
4.3 lbs per each is an awful lot of extra weight to lug around.
Sooo what you are saying is that yours is much smaller than most of ours? I am not sure if I would be admitting that...all kidding aside, thanks for the link. This looks helpful
:chuckle:
Post by: steeleywhopper on June 10, 2011, 03:20:53 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on June 10, 2011, 09:43:47 PM
I've always found it a lot easier to use the cinch/clasp/tie down straps, rather than just parachute chord or rope. Especially since I always find myself alone, without help. No tying or length issues.
I'm kind of a minimalist since I archery hunt with a fanny pack set-up, but I always make room for the tie-down. It saves me tons of time, energy, cussin, etc.....and that's important during the "hard" part of the hunt.
Post by: brew on June 10, 2011, 10:32:46 PM
Post by: MIKEXRAY on June 11, 2011, 05:25:52 AM
Post by: windygorge on June 11, 2011, 05:40:58 AM
Put together a good field dressing kit, plenty of game bags, disposable gloves as long as possible, good knife, sharpener, meat saw, cord to hang the quarters. Once the animal is down is not a good time to start planning on how to break it down and get it out. Good luck. Mike
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
alot of guys don't think what to do when they get the animal down. they focus on everything else.
polypropylene undergarments, fleece jacket or coat, sweat and water wicking socks(good ski socks), good boots, good fleece hat, army surplus wool gloves(cheap and warm)
Post by: rock on June 11, 2011, 06:35:40 AM
We never use gloves. My dad's a Veterinarian and he never used them and when i gut deer i dont either. I anything you can get on you washes of anyway...?
Post by: Rhinoron247 on June 11, 2011, 06:44:34 AM
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Post by: seth30 on June 11, 2011, 09:00:49 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 11, 2011, 09:29:38 PM
Post by: jechicdr on June 11, 2011, 09:52:44 PM
Post by: bench beast on June 12, 2011, 12:31:35 AM
Post by: ridgefire on June 12, 2011, 01:03:48 AM
Post by: rock on June 12, 2011, 08:05:51 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 12, 2011, 08:25:25 AM
a havalon piranta knife, kifaru or eberlestock pack, good pair of meindl boots with a good insole and wool socks, and a strong back for packing meat. :). maybe throw in a katadyn filter, big agnes tent, thermarest pad, marmot sleeping bag, southwest airlines pillow, magnus snuffer ss 125 broadheads, fmj 340 arrows, hoyt bow, extra release, asat camo in sitka or first lite wool, a quality headlamp, gps, maps, google earth and some good reflective marking tape are some more must haves. a little bit of skill and alot of luck also doesnt hurt.:yeah:
Hoyt Bow definately
Post by: jechicdr on June 12, 2011, 06:11:26 PM
I already have alot of that Thanks everyone youve been a big help! And for google earth. can you create a new map but save your old one? Because my map now has all my fishing spots on it. If i put hunting spots on it too it would get confusing. any help or ideas?
Organize your waypoints on google earth, then click on the folder that contains those waypoints and save as *.kmz file. If you click on that file, it will open google earth with those waypoints marked. Do the same with your hunting waypoints. You can also keep them all...and just toggle them on and off if you have them stored under different folders.
Post by: rock on June 12, 2011, 06:39:11 PM
Post by: GlennGTR on June 12, 2011, 06:44:57 PM
A tent, cot, all the cooking supplies and food.... :chuckle: Don't forget anything.... But you will..... Sight your gun in.... Twice....
Practice, practice, practice, your shooting skills, kneeling, prone, standing off hand, with a shooting stick, sitting. You may only get one shot. Having all the gear wont mean squat if you cant make the shot.
Post by: seth30 on June 12, 2011, 07:17:36 PM
you might want a box of tissues as well, just in case you don't get an elk. :sry:or anger control pills when some jack A#@ drives around a gate and scares away the elk your waiting on :bash:
Post by: cem3434 on June 12, 2011, 08:46:27 PM
Post by: seth30 on June 12, 2011, 08:48:02 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on June 12, 2011, 08:54:04 PM
Dont forget the obvious one.......your license & tag. It sounds stupid enough, but I have bumped into a few guys in the woods with elk down and they forgot their license at camp or in the truck.
Where were you last October?! Hey at least I was only as far as Monroe before I realized it was still on my dresser.. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: MIKEXRAY on June 13, 2011, 06:00:19 AM
Post by: MikeWalking on June 13, 2011, 09:05:04 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 13, 2011, 10:59:56 AM
How about a butcher's after hours number ? I hunt the east side along Hwy 410 and have the cell # of a butcher with a hanging locker in Enumclaw. Sure is nice to drop off an animal on the way home to Auburn instead of worrying all weekend. Mikegreat one..I have my butcher's(buddies cell phone). Last year, I had to drop one off and midnight.