Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 15, 2011, 10:25:12 AM
I laugh at how my mind gets completely over whelmed with elk hunting thoughts!
Who else is getting wayyyyyy too excited, and what are you all doing in preparation????
Post by: jackelope on July 15, 2011, 10:27:45 AM
:yike:
Post by: Recurve-Elk on July 15, 2011, 10:30:20 AM
They have an ointment for that "itch"
:yike:
I was going to ask where can I get some of that ointment, but then I realised. Why would I want this itch relieved. It's part of my addiction :chuckle:
Post by: buckhorn2 on July 15, 2011, 10:37:16 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on July 15, 2011, 10:38:58 AM
but then, my "significant other" asked me, when are we going camping again ? so , scouting trip is in the works......
Been resetting my 3D's in the backyard, got a bow with one arrow within easy reach, so every hour or so, I go "hit the foam"
Got Huntinggpsmaps put on my 60CSx so I can find State land to access when WH (or HC, SP, whoever) closes their woods to access.
wish it was August already.......
Post by: THEBUGLER on July 15, 2011, 10:42:48 AM
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Post by: OlympicElkJunkie on July 15, 2011, 11:50:57 AM
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Post by: PlateauNDN on July 15, 2011, 12:29:27 PM
Haven't had a solid night sleep since the special permits were announced. Got the Muzzy observatory quality elk hunt, can't wait!!! I think my wife is getting tired of the constant chatter, practicing the cow talk, and endless staring at maps.
Beautiful area and good luck. This was taken in that area and if you look closely there were about 7 of them off the road about 45 yards and they just hung out in the area for about 10-15 mins. Didn't see any calves with them or see any bachelor groups while we were checking it out.
Post by: Button Nubbs on July 15, 2011, 12:29:40 PM
Post by: JColony on July 15, 2011, 12:46:53 PM
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Beautiful area and good luck. This was taken in that area and if you look closely there were about 7 of them off the road about 45 yards and they just hung out in the area for about 10-15 mins. Didn't see any calves with them or see any bachelor groups while we were checking it out.
PlateauNDN, you aren't helping matters any!! Thanks for the pic, I can't wait to get over there. Buddy and I are planning a scouting trip for the 30th.
Post by: colockumelk on July 15, 2011, 02:34:40 PM
Haven't had a solid night sleep since the special permits were announced. Got the Muzzy observatory quality elk hunt, can't wait!!! I think my wife is getting tired of the constant chatter, practicing the cow talk, and endless staring at maps.
Should be a really good tag this year considering all of the road closures due to the flooding. Should be pretty easy to get away from the crowd to chase some unpressured elk.
Post by: Tony on July 15, 2011, 02:59:55 PM
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Post by: YoterHunter on July 15, 2011, 06:23:46 PM
Post by: Sliverslinger on July 15, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
"I uh say there... you.. yessah you mudda f#$%a, private haaeeiill (hail), tell me, pleeeeze oh *&^% tell me... what is the life-a-time of a dagum mother #@$% itch?"
(Me) "Drill Sergeant?"
"I'm a askin the queshuns here F#$% stain... what is the life-a-time of a @$% @#$%@#$% @#$%#@$% @##@$% itch?"
(Me) "I do not know Drill Sergeant."
"Well how the @#$%@#$ in the @#$@#$ are you ever #$%#%^&^ going to find out if you@#$%@#$%ing scratch it?"
Apparently, many years later I have the answer... if the itch is elk hunting, it never dies, even when scratched. I'm already going nuts ready for the season to start.
Post by: kalamasasquatch on July 16, 2011, 12:42:40 AM
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Post by: christopheri on July 16, 2011, 04:02:40 PM
I think I will sleep when I get to camp... ;)
Post by: longknife on July 16, 2011, 04:10:31 PM
I thought going to the Nuge concert was going to cure that, but the cat didn't scratch that fever. It was a true bucket-list experience though!
Thought that was the back strap fever,,, :drool:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 16, 2011, 08:12:29 PM
Thought scouting would help but it only made it worse seeing all the elk. Hopefully it comes quickWell if you need help thinning a few let me know ... :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:
Post by: mulehunter on July 16, 2011, 08:22:22 PM
Can't wait to read all good stories. Good luck to u all. Shoot stright.
Mulehunter. :tup:
Post by: MLBowhunting on July 16, 2011, 10:14:24 PM