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Title: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 20, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
Hey Guys and Gals,

77 days to go (for me). I'm getting a late start on it this year but it's definitely time to start getting into shape for elk hunting. Those ridges and canyons seem to get bigger each year and I learned that to consistently get into the elk you've got to go where the elk go, which is typically where most people won't because it's too far, too steep, and too much of a pack out if/ when you get one. The years I've been in great shape typically are the years I get into the most elk. My thought in starting this topic is to create a running board to post the work outs we do each day ywe do them in preparation for going after the big one. I suppose it could be a dumb idea, but I know I'm always more motivated when I'm telling "someone" what my workout for the day was (since I don't have a workout partner), how much progress I've made, and how far I have to go. Plus it's good to get some encouragement as well. Call it accountability if you will. I'll start it off-

Day 1 with 77 to go. Focusing on getting in ridge climbing shape. Ht 6'3, Wt 250. Up and 2 flights of stairs with 20-25 lbs 25 times- 30-60 second break in between. 30-40 minutes of full court basketball.  2x20 pushups. It's not a lot but I was dead at the end. I guess it's not how you start but how you finish. No arrows shot today. Be back tomorrow. We get enough people to do this and I think it will be a good thing. See you on the ridges.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: kalamasasquatch on June 20, 2011, 09:26:27 PM
this morning, 60lb pack 1.3 miles up hill, turn around and back down same weight. 5"10 180lbs.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: rtspring on June 20, 2011, 09:30:41 PM
I been getting in shape for the past 3 months lost about 35 lbs so far.  ran 3 miles today, hit the weights for 45 mins, 150 situps and 150 pushups...
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 20, 2011, 09:33:59 PM
I been getting in shape for the past 3 months lost about 35 lbs so far.  ran 3 miles today, hit the weights for 45 mins, 150 situps and 150 pushups...

Sounds like you're miles ahead of me. Shouldn't take too long to get it back though. I'm hoping to drop about 25 between now and September
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Crunchy on June 20, 2011, 09:36:53 PM
Im 44 and need to crack the whip. Starting tomorrow. Ii would like to lose 15 pounds, and get my legs and low back into shape for the mountains.  Gets tougher each year.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Deer slayer on June 20, 2011, 09:59:54 PM
After I found out I drew I put myself on a diet.  Hope to start walking wednesday night.  Then hit it harder the next week.  I may and hope that I have to pack out four bulls in the toutle in November.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 20, 2011, 10:02:17 PM
I didn't draw anything and I put in for everything possible. Gonna have to work that much harder I guess. That's why I gotta start getting into prime condition so I can get away from everyone else. Congrat's on the tag though.
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Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 20, 2011, 10:25:57 PM
Starting tomorrow. 5'11" 220
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: iRem on June 20, 2011, 10:40:25 PM
6'3" 235lbs torn left knee meniscus, lower back has been out since this happened about 5 weeks ago and I'll be starting my diet on Wed. On e the knee is good to put some weight on it, I'll start loading the frame pack with some weight and start hitting the hills, wish me luck!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: bloodhound on June 21, 2011, 01:41:54 AM
luckily im 5'10 150, i smoke but still have pretty good lungs cuz im only 27. my focus this year is based on becoming as accurate as possible. so im shooting about 200 arrows about every other night and once a week im shooting about 400-600 hundred or untill my arm feels like its gonna fall off.i spent ruffly six hours at the range today including doing the walk thru. i spend alot of time shooting 30 yards "so i dont miss" holding my bow back as long as i can till i start shaking spastically. but every week im able to hold my bow back a little longer.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: oldleclercrd on June 21, 2011, 05:40:24 AM
luckily im 5'10 150, i smoke but still have pretty good lungs cuz im only 27. my focus this year is based on becoming as accurate as possible. so im shooting about 200 arrows about every other night and once a week im shooting about 400-600 hundred or untill my arm feels like its gonna fall off.i spent ruffly six hours at the range today including doing the walk thru. i spend alot of time shooting 30 yards "so i dont miss" holding my bow back as long as i can till i start shaking spastically. but every week im able to hold my bow back a little longer.

Thats quite a few arrows for one day. You might be creating bad habits if you get too tired. I shoot a dozen or 2 each night and it works well for me.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 21, 2011, 06:27:15 AM
6 miles on the bike, 3 sets of upper body weights, 2.5 miles on the treadmill at 6% elevation. I do this about 4-5 days a week.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: CedarPants on June 21, 2011, 06:32:48 AM
Planning stages of my Alaska moose hunting this coming fall started about a year ago.  At the time I was 6'3'', 245.  I'll be 35 in October, also drew a cow tag for the Umtanum, and am now 6'3'', 190.  Best shape of my life.  Used a workout called the '3-2-1- to whoop myself into shape, now I'm focusing on incline hikes with weighted packs 3 days a week, weightlifting 3 days a week.  Bring on the moose and elk!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 21, 2011, 06:37:08 AM
Man, 6'3" and 190? Lose any more and you won't need camouflage, you'll be invisible!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 21, 2011, 06:41:38 AM
6'3" 235lbs torn left knee meniscus, lower back has been out since this happened about 5 weeks ago and I'll be starting my diet on Wed. On e the knee is good to put some weight on it, I'll start loading the frame pack with some weight and start hitting the hills, wish me luck!

Good luck man. A torn meniscus is no joke.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: CedarPants on June 21, 2011, 07:16:03 AM
Man, 6'3" and 190? Lose any more and you won't need camouflage, you'll be invisible!

Lol, not true.  Very healthy weight and I feel great.  I guarantee you most everyone out there in this height range has a few pounds they could do without if they are getting on up there into the 200's.  Unless of course they have 2% body fat and could play in the NFL just as easily as pack out an elk. 

I kid - but all jokes aside I really do feel great.  I'd encourage everyone to dig deep and shed those last few pounds.  It's mentally rewarding and the added benefits of lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels keep the wife and kids happy!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 21, 2011, 07:17:38 AM
Yeah, my goal is 40 lbs by September 8th. I've lost 13 since June 1st.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: CedarPants on June 21, 2011, 07:24:34 AM
Weight gain totally sneaks up on ya!  I know it did me.  I didn't feel fat or overweight, but one day I realized "hey I'm over 50 pounds heavier than I was in college".  Had twin sons, planned an Alaskan hunt and vowed to get back to college shape (sans the Natty Light that seemed to flow like water back in the day).

Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 21, 2011, 07:29:58 AM
Yea in those Alaska winds your going to blow away :chuckle:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: CedarPants on June 21, 2011, 07:42:46 AM
Well I'll weigh around 300 with that skull and antlers on my pack frame  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 21, 2011, 09:12:45 PM
Day 2 with 76 to go. 90 minutes of basketball for cardio. Squat press (two dumbells, squat, stand, curl, then military press, lowered, and repeated) immediately followed by some shooting. Only twelve arrows all with the best focus on form I could muster. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: The100Road on June 22, 2011, 10:20:52 AM
I'm packing around an extra 100lbs of lard every morning i get out of bed. Does that count?  :dunno:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: kalamasasquatch on June 22, 2011, 10:24:14 AM
day2 cut and split a cord and a half of old growth fir firewood. just cant do the same workout everyday......
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: sebek556 on June 22, 2011, 10:31:10 AM
I wish I was still in the shape I was in iraq 62, 220 at about 4% body fat hiking 10 miles a day with 70 lbs on plus spending 2-4 hours a day in the gym. then I snapped my knee to where I was kicking myself in the nuts and lots of surgerys and laid up on the coutch lost it down to 180.. Thats back when I still had a motabalism, when I hit 30 it shut off..
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 22, 2011, 11:21:44 AM
I wish I was still in the shape I was in iraq 62, 220 at about 4% body fat hiking 10 miles a day with 70 lbs on plus spending 2-4 hours a day in the gym. then I snapped my knee to where I was kicking myself in the nuts and lots of surgerys and laid up on the coutch lost it down to 180.. Thats back when I still had a motabalism, when I hit 30 it shut off..
     man I hear ya there. It was nothing to throw on a ruck and go for a ten mile road march or to head out for a 5 mile run. That was just the bare minimum for mondays and Thursdays. hunting the high country was easy then.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: seth30 on June 22, 2011, 11:29:46 AM
Going coyote hunting twice a month, and I like to hit the switch backs, long ways up and long ways down. Really giving the legs a good work out! At home I like to split wood, and that gives me a really good upperbody workout.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: yakimarcher on June 22, 2011, 12:24:56 PM
5' 11", 255. I ride my bike 3 miles to work, and 3 miles back daily, all downhill there all uphill back. 3 to 4 times a week i do three miles on the eliptical (I know that running would be better, but i tore my MCL in '09 and running makes my knee hurt like hell after a couple weeks) plus lifting. I do leg curls, leg ext, bench press, flys, shoulder press, lat pull-downs, rows and curls. I lift four sets on each exercise starting with 15 reps at a lower weight, 10 at a medium weight, 6 at the heaviest weight i can lift without popping out an eyeball, then i redo the first set of 15. the goal is to get my weight down to about 225.
 
I shoot my bow every wednesday and saturday, 6" group at 40 yards, hoping to get down to a 6" group at 60 yards. On saturdays i head up HYW 410 with my bino's and maps I hike and glass and shoot stumps all day.
 
I shoot my bow on
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 22, 2011, 12:51:34 PM
inhaling as weight goes down and exhaling as it goes up helps the eye popping.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 22, 2011, 01:04:55 PM
6'.... 196 lbs..... Sitting here drinking a beer while I read this.....  :chuckle: Just trying to get you all motivated!!!! I workout all day at work..... I'm taking the rest of the week off.....  :tup:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: deerslyr on June 22, 2011, 01:17:22 PM
well im not out of shape (5'8,155, 18 y/o  :chuckle:) but I still work out everyday to get in as good as shape as possible, I still havnt gotten an elk and I dont want anything to hold me back. Just got done hiking 2 miles with 50 pounds in my pack, 3 sets of 30 push ups, various ab workouts, biceps, and stationary bike. I usually do this in the morning and at night but I replace the hike with a 3 mile run. Im gunna start increacing the hike distance as well.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Arrow on June 22, 2011, 02:33:48 PM
Our camp of 4 guys has killed Elk the last 4 years running and some years with multiple elk in camp. I'm usually in good shape come elk season but why is it every year it seems like they go deeper and deeper in the biggest holes possible. Is it the Elk or am I just getting older.  :bash:     
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 22, 2011, 04:17:24 PM
I've done about six full 12 ounce curls since last post..... The problem is they keep getting lighter everytime til a new rep starts.... Worked on the chicken coupe for a couple hours..... Don't think that counts much though....  :dunno:  That rooster is a pain in the ass to catch!!!!!! Probably got a 1/4 mile in trying to net the damn thing.... I even spilled a beer.... The wife and kids just laugh..... A little help would be nice.....  :dunno:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 22, 2011, 04:19:25 PM
I've done about six full 12 ounce curls since last post..... The problem is they keep getting lighter everytime til a new rep starts.... Worked on the chicken coupe for a couple hours..... Don't think that counts much though....  :dunno:  That rooster is a pain in the ass to catch!!!!!! Probably got a 1/4 mile in trying to net the damn thing.... I even spilled a beer.... The wife and kids just laugh..... A little help would be nice.....  :dunno:

What you're missing in your routine is nutrition. I didn't see the mention of pork rinds or beef jerky anywhere!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 22, 2011, 04:30:39 PM
That's why I had to catch the chicken..... Dinner!!!!  :tup: He keeps beating up my ducks..... So he is now ready for the grille.....   
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: 2legit2quit on June 22, 2011, 05:16:23 PM
6ft 190lb as of today, tore my ACL about 6 months ago.  Found traintohunt.com and started following along.  I started at 221lb, 3 months later I have cancelled my surgery, have hit personal records on all my lifts, runs, hikes and feeling stronger than ever.  I encourage everyone (special permit or not) to hit the ground running now!  I need to buckle down on a consistent shooting routine with the bow.  The elk never get a day off, why should we?
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 22, 2011, 05:33:39 PM
6'.... 196 lbs..... Sitting here drinking a beer while I read this.....  :chuckle: Just trying to get you all motivated!!!! I workout all day at work..... I'm taking the rest of the week off.....  :tup:
   that was the nice thing about when I worked in the woods as a forest engineer. Never had to worry about getting in shape for elk season and I typically didn't scout much because I already had a good idea where the elk were most days.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Crunchy on June 22, 2011, 08:07:45 PM
Well other than shooting my bow and doing a ton of yard work, I haven't started any real training.  Have been getting some good hikes around the neighborhood lol.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Instinct on June 22, 2011, 08:57:58 PM
Just got done doina 2.5mile run n a mile walk. Yesterday did a 3mile hike wth 60 and a 1.5 mile run wth some leg lifts.. everyday kinda varies around that routien. Cut out on the good stuff on the tbell menu n 711 nachos wth limited beer intake  :bash:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 23, 2011, 11:40:02 AM
Well I did a little more then I wanted to last night.... Some friends came over so we wlked around the yard a bunch looking at some of my cars and such..... Another buddy showed up and dropped off a car that I traded him out of.... We bsed for a few hours while checking fences and what not... Had to keep going back up to the fridge for clod beer until we got smart enough to remember they make coolers with wheels for a reason!!!!!  :IBCOOL:  I am a proud owner of that great invention!!!! Didn't have to go back up to the house the rest of the night....
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 23, 2011, 11:41:41 AM
10 miles on the bike, 2.5 miles at 6% on the treadmill, and 30 minutes of weights yesterday. 14 lbs in 23 days on the way to 40 by 09/08/11
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: CedarPants on June 23, 2011, 11:57:13 AM
Nice work piano.  Be careful not to drop weight too fast - anything more than 3 pounds a week could have negative health effects.  With a goal of 9/8 though, you can easily too this with hard work.  Keep it up!!

Anyone doing Hoopfest this weekend?  I'm usually very excited for it (and still am) but I have an Alaskan moose hunt planned in September as well as a cow tag here in washington for October - so I pray to God this isn't the year I blow my knee out or something like that.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on June 23, 2011, 11:57:58 AM
Thanks CP.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 23, 2011, 11:59:16 AM
Yea or roll your ankle. thats why I stay away from the hardwood floors now.
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Post by: CamoDup on June 23, 2011, 12:01:16 PM
wish I was as motivated as some of you guys! I do get a good workout at work but its still not enough. When I get home I'm dead a$$ tired.  I know I need to do more but it's tough doing it by yourself... Started walking a few miles in the evenings with the dogs and just bought a bowflex so next week I'll hit it hard. Way to go to the guys that are shedding the pounds! Keep it up  :tup:
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 23, 2011, 12:11:48 PM
Main thing is when you get home don't sit down just get your workout clothes on and do it. On your way home take(40 min before working out) some NO3 explode they sell it at Costco it will help during your workouts. Set some goals for yourself and stick to them. Like workout everyday during the week and hike on the weekend.
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Post by: kalamasasquatch on June 23, 2011, 12:12:07 PM
 day 3.........2.5 miles with a 60lb pack again
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 23, 2011, 12:45:01 PM
Main thing is when you get home don't sit down just get your workout clothes on and do it. On your way home take(40 min before working out) some NO3 explode they sell it at Costco it will help during your workouts. Set some goals for yourself and stick to them. Like workout everyday during the week and hike on the weekend.
  I take that stuff to and it makes a huge difference. I agree, I can't sit down and relax until after I work out or it won't get done.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: sebek556 on June 23, 2011, 12:51:01 PM
took no-xplode while in iraq and wow! feel like a crackhead when I couldnt work out after taking it just sat there cleaning everything could not sit still at all. but the majority of the time could work out after taking it and was able to go longer and heavier than with out it. I was doing the whole system and it worked awsome put on 20 lbs on muscle in 3 months and got ripped while doing it.. thanks for reminding me need to get back on the regamine again..
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 23, 2011, 03:18:41 PM
Was planning on going on a bike ride with the kids but this rains starts pouring everytime we step outside... 
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Post by: Eli346 on June 23, 2011, 07:06:44 PM
 5'11/185 - 60 crunches, 30 side crunches per side, 3 sets of 15 pull ups, 3 sets of 15 pushups; almost every day (5 out of 7 at least). I also try to get in at least 5 miles of mountain biking a few times a week and the stationary bike 3 days a week for 20 minutes of hard pedaling. I'm 57 now and I know I'll never get in high school shape again but it sure feels good to make 'em burn! It's gonna be a fun season this year. Thanks for the inspiration and knowledge guys. I'm on here daily and I like it.
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Post by: Sliverslinger on June 23, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
Day 4 with 74 to go. Hit the gym today for an hour of full court b-ball. Been watching the diet carefully. Did some stretching. Already starting to feel a lot better- just a better mood overall with trying to squeeze in an hour of working out each day. After another week of just cardio I'll be adding the ruck with weight and hitting some hills. Ordered a dozen of the arrows I expect to hunt with this year. Going to try out the Gold Tip Kinetic Pro's.
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Post by: bench beast on June 23, 2011, 08:31:35 PM
on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.
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Post by: asl20bball on June 23, 2011, 08:39:13 PM
I love this thread. besides the weight lifting, shooting, and cardio one thing that I've found extremely helpful and easy to do is stretch the leg muscles every day. You can do this infront of the tv at night and it only takes 5 mins. I've found this reduces muscle soreness and most importantly reduces recovery time when your muscles have been worked hard. Trust me, this will make getting out the tent on day 2 in the mountains much easier. Keep it up fellas....Train hard, hunt easy.
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Post by: Sliverslinger on June 23, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
Keep it up fellas....Train hard, hunt easy.
  that's a great way of looking at it. Not only are you much more likely to find elk when you're in good enough shape to go where they go but it's a lot more enjoyable when its easier and you're not cramping and walking on wobbly legs. Plus I don't want to end up as one those guys who don't prepare and then have a heart attack or pull a muscle on day one.
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 23, 2011, 09:32:02 PM
on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.
Congrats... that's nuts!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 23, 2011, 10:01:46 PM
on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.
Congrats... that's nuts!

Holy SH!T!!!!!!!  I benched my own weight for a while..... But now I don't weigh 600#.....   :chuckle:   Congrat's to the fullest!!!!!  You'll probably break your record again......  :tup:  Just don't hurt me......  :chuckle:
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Post by: rebal69972 on June 23, 2011, 10:24:30 PM
just started working out this last weekend 5'10" 185 lbs. first thing first for me was quiting smoking no smokes for 5 days now 2.5 miles on the bike and 1 mile run out and 1 mile walk back with 20 lbs pack then hit the weight for 30 min and 20 min stretching still hurt like h***
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Post by: CedarPants on June 24, 2011, 06:28:48 AM
on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Holy you know what!!!!  Bench - you should throw your number out there, I'll bet you could pull down 6 figures this fall helping guys pack their elk out.  WOW, nicely done!!!
Title: Re: Time to start getting ready in preparation for Elk Hunting!
Post by: bench beast on June 24, 2011, 05:39:41 PM
on June 18th, I broke the WA State Bench Press record. with a lift of  601 lbs. now its time to do some cardio. I drew a Goose Prarie archery tag. so I need to get the legs and lungs in shape.

Holy you know what!!!!  Bench - you should throw your number out there, I'll bet you could pull down 6 figures this fall helping guys pack their elk out.  WOW, nicely done!!!
  I would need to learn how to walk on my hands
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Post by: kerrdog on June 24, 2011, 05:45:45 PM
I hope y'all save some Elk for me! :chuckle:
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Post by: Harstine Hunter on June 26, 2011, 11:22:58 PM
6' 8" 248 lbs. 61 years old. I drew an Any Bull tag for the rifle season at Rimrock. Hitting the weights and trying to walk 15 miles a week. I hauled 2 rounds of fir up 78 steps four times in a row, the day before yesterday. Gradually working up to doing it 10 times without stopping. I did that three years ago to get in shape for a guided hunt in the Bob Marshall. We rode horses 30 miles in and camped for 8 days. An awesome hunt, five of the six guys in our group shot bulls. Check out the YouTube video my son put together and see the nice 6x6 he killed. I think you'll like it. It just might keep you motivated. My neck is swelling up already!

 Amazing Elk Hunt Bob Marshall Wilderness - Montana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9kUa39PHLg#)
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Post by: Wtrfowlr62 on June 26, 2011, 11:34:13 PM
I love this thread. besides the weight lifting, shooting, and cardio one thing that I've found extremely helpful and easy to do is stretch the leg muscles every day. You can do this infront of the tv at night and it only takes 5 mins. I've found this reduces muscle soreness and most importantly reduces recovery time when your muscles have been worked hard. Trust me, this will make getting out the tent on day 2 in the mountains much easier. Keep it up fellas....Train hard, hunt easy.

stretching i think is really under looked. I feel stretching helps a ton later on!

been doing my heavy lifting as usual im behind on my cardio. definitly gonna start it up this week though  :tup:
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