Post by: gasman on September 19, 2011, 05:30:53 PM
NP came up and called in or should I say "guided" me on a great journey this elk season. My season started as a wreck (that is a thread all its own) and he made it the fantastic hunt it turned out to be. Even though I did not kill an elk, it was the best elk season of my life, and I learned so much from him on the days we spent together chasing elk.
Opening day that evening he got us in to a great 5 point but he hung up and would not show it's self. We hunted this bull a few more times but he did not want to come out and play, he always shut up and stayed in the thickets of the dark timber, but when I did see him, he was a dandy that's for sure.
Over the first three days of the season he took me out and taught me a whole lot about hunting bulls. i learned more from him in three days then I have the last 10 years of elk hunting. I took what I learned and used it to get in to elk most every day, but could not close the deal.
Then last Sat. he joined me again for my hunt. i showed him an area I was in to a decent 5 point but could not get him to come in. He got the bull to come in and the rest of the herd with him. I had so many elk around me I could not move a muscle. One cow was about 10 yards from me staring me in the face. The bull came in last and really never presented its self for a shot, but NP sure a great shot at him, and me :chuckle: :chuckle:
Then he called in another bull on sat. evening but I blew it, I was moving around to much trying to get a good look at him through the trees and and bailed on us. hung up at 60 yards with no shot opportunity :bash:
Sunday we had bulls bugling at us in the early hours but shut up as soon as day break came and never were able to locate them good enough to go after them. He did one nice bull to answer the calls sun. but I was skeptical on weather i could physically get to him and back up the ridge in the time frame we had to work with. He could have done it on his own but I did not want to chance it.
Norsepeak, you are the man and a Mt goat all in one :tup:
Thanks again, you taught me a lot and I will never forget what I learned form you.
By the way, Robin and Jerry are one hell of great callers, that's for sure. You guys know what it takes to get them bulls.
And I would highly recommend Rugged Class guide service to anyone :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: gasman on September 19, 2011, 08:01:04 PM
Hey Pete, Sorry you didnt get your bull ! I scouted all around 340 and never saw any elk. Tons of sign, but nothing to go with it on Sat and Sun. I never really had much reception on sunday to text you back, but glad to read your post now. Are you going to hunt the late hunt ?
Yeah, I will be in the Nile........Again :bash:
sounds like a great hunt sounds like you guys put the time in and had a good time we are headed up there again in a week :hello:
Watched for you guys but never saw or heard from you. Hows the scouting going :dunno: you guys should have a great time durring your hunt ;)
Post by: SuperDave on September 19, 2011, 08:13:02 PM
Post by: Instinct on September 19, 2011, 08:27:01 PM
Post by: gasman on September 19, 2011, 08:41:37 PM
Cool pete ill see ya up there in the late season haha ill be a weekend warrior stupid school :bash:
Dont worrry, I burned up all my vacation on early seasona and will be a weekend warrior also :dunno:
Gonna probably be hunting alone, so if you wanted to stay the weekend, the table that folds down in to a bed is free in my camper (as of now).
Post by: YoterHunter on September 19, 2011, 08:49:23 PM
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Post by: gasman on September 19, 2011, 09:28:59 PM
Well, Pete, I sure appreciate all of the compliments, I just wish we could have sealed the deal on the big 5 that came in, but that's why it's called hunting not killing....I had a great time hunting with you and hope we can get together in the late season and whack a couple fat cows.
Now I am going to hold you to that :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Thanks buddy and I probably be stopping by on Sunday ;)
Post by: Instinct on September 19, 2011, 10:33:22 PM
Cool pete ill see ya up there in the late season haha ill be a weekend warrior stupid school :bash:
Dont worrry, I burned up all my vacation on early seasona and will be a weekend warrior also :dunno:
Gonna probably be hunting alone, so if you wanted to stay the weekend, the table that folds down in to a bed is free in my camper (as of now).
Oh right on, thanks for the offer but im gonna try and be working weekends so ide only up thhere for the day