Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 07:42:58 PM
Post by: time2hunt on June 08, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
sorry for the news but it a tough hunt!!!
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:08:30 PM
Post by: adamR on June 08, 2012, 08:10:17 PM
Post by: time2hunt on June 08, 2012, 08:10:45 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 08, 2012, 08:11:06 PM
Post by: benhuntin on June 08, 2012, 08:11:57 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:14:48 PM
Post by: benhuntin on June 08, 2012, 08:16:03 PM
Hahahaha, don't know anything about the firing center and put in then want advice. ever hunt bulls on the desert?? You won't hear them and my guess you won't see then.. goodluckCalm down man that is kind of what this site is about. Dont help if you dont want to. Besides there is only 3 muzzle hunts to apply for. :tup:
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:17:10 PM
Post by: benhuntin on June 08, 2012, 08:17:53 PM
yeah ive called in 4 bulls for my dad so far and i want it to be 5.. i think we can pull it offPretty tough to call out there. :twocents: I had the tag 3 years ago and never heard one bugle. We saw elk every day but you can see forever and closing the gap is tough
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:18:44 PM
Post by: benhuntin on June 08, 2012, 08:18:48 PM
lol he should be posting in the losers lounge hahahaha :)that aint gonna help either
Post by: benhuntin on June 08, 2012, 08:19:30 PM
u said u got drawn for the teanaway last year?... where did u go?Uhhhh the teanaway ;)
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:22:15 PM
You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend. Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.
i know where to start looking my uncle has hunted there i just want to know what i dont know...
Yeah where at in the teanaway?
Post by: HntnFsh on June 08, 2012, 08:42:59 PM
You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend. Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.
Why not? He has as much right to put in for it as anybody. Most guys that draw a tag like that are going to do everything possible to make it pay off.. Just cuz you dont know it now doesnt mean you wont know it in a few months. Maybe not completely and intimately.But well enough to do that tag justice.
This type of remark doesnt surprise me though. I heard it when I drew the Late Swakane rifle tag and looked for advice. I would be surprised if anybody hunted it harder than I did. Fortunately there are members on here that are great at helping others out. They sure helped me out. Instead of telling them not to put in for the tags of their choice.
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:45:08 PM
Post by: cem3434 on June 08, 2012, 08:53:25 PM
You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend. Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.
Based on your logic and theory, it sounds like your buddy shouldnt have put in for it last year. This site is about sportsmen helping sportsmen, so you don't have to be so pissy when someone else draws a tag that you wanted!
Post by: DeerThug on June 08, 2012, 09:03:00 PM
It can be tough. Get up high and glass. the comment about gas, tires and the gate are right on. They usually do manuvers during sept so being there in the rut may be out. And calling will be a limited tatic. And they limit the areas you can go on any specific day.
If you can find them in the draws, a stalk is easy, just get in the next draw and pop out on top of them. If they are out in the flats that is another story. You could try to set up and ambush. Set your dad up and then circle around and bump them to him, that is a long shot but better than none at all.
This hunt is not a sure thing, but it is a chance at a hanford bull.
Post by: Naches Sportsman on June 08, 2012, 09:10:22 PM
You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend. Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.
Based on your logic and theory, it sounds like your buddy shouldnt have put in for it last year. This site is about sportsmen helping sportsmen, so you don't have to be so pissy when someone else draws a tag that you wanted!
It is just an opinion.
And biildo5, I suggest to you to search for the other threads about the alkali units in the past. There is really useful info to be obtained in the past threads that will help you on your hunt.
I do not know if you know anyone who works out there or anything, but it would be helpful if you did. There is some nice ones in there if you are willing to try hard. The hunts out there can depend on the weather. If I were in your shoes, I would be scouting this weekend or asap. Good luck on your quest this year and stock up on spare tires because you'll need them out there.
A guy I know has killed a lot of special permit elk out there.
Good luck.
Post by: Dan-o on June 08, 2012, 09:39:01 PM
X3 on good spare tires out there. Trust me. :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 08, 2012, 10:31:05 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:21:39 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:40:50 PM
Post by: bucklucky on June 08, 2012, 11:46:36 PM
I won't be leaving the calls at home I have called in too many elk to count and I have won calling contests... I know I can call one in with my dad 100yds in front of me and they will walk right by him.. And thanks on the help Deerthug
A blind squirell will find a nut every now and again :chuckle: Good luck , hope you guys kill a good one.
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:49:57 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 09, 2012, 01:07:27 AM
A good caller can call in a blind bull
you sound like quite the *censored*
Post by: benhuntin on June 09, 2012, 08:26:18 AM
A good caller can call in a blind bullyou sound pretty set on callin elk, but if you dont adjust you may end up with tag soup. There is alot of spot and stalk out there. By the way you will be competing with native rifle hunters that will out shoot your smokepole.
Post by: shedcrazy on June 09, 2012, 08:37:40 AM
A good caller can call in a blind bull
My brother's uncles neighbor's nephew drew also, he said a bull with both eyes gouged out will still come into ya! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 09, 2012, 08:41:07 AM
My dad got drawn for this and i was wondering i on where we should be scouting or just any info that will help us... i expect to call in another big bull for him this year...
I was coming back from the Pasco Sportsman Show going north on 240 almost to highway 24. I saw nearly 50 elk on the westside of 240. Maybe that might help somewhat.
Post by: Bob33 on June 09, 2012, 08:56:11 AM
I've hunted for anterless elk a few times since 2006. I have seen elk but they are few and far between in my opinion. My experience is that they are usually near the edges of the training center, rather than in the the middle portions. The southern and northern edges are good places to start. There are often some elk in the northwestern corner that come on and off the training center in the Badger Pocket farmlands. It's a several mile hike to get to the area but it's a good place to look.
If you spend enough time there scouting, you may be able to find out from some of the staff on base where they've seen elk.
I agree that calling is probably a poor method because the terrain is so open that elk can see for several miles in most instances. Get up high with binoculars and spotting scope, and spend a few hours glassing.
Post by: billdo5 on June 09, 2012, 09:00:36 AM
Post by: billdo5 on June 09, 2012, 01:25:43 PM
My dad got drawn for this and i was wondering i on where we should be scouting or just any info that will help us... i expect to call in another big bull for him this year...
I was coming back from the Pasco Sportsman Show going north on 240 almost to highway 24. I saw nearly 50 elk on the westside of 240. Maybe that might help somewhat.
Anything big :)...
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 09, 2012, 01:44:14 PM
My dad got drawn for this and i was wondering i on where we should be scouting or just any info that will help us... i expect to call in another big bull for him this year...
I was coming back from the Pasco Sportsman Show going north on 240 almost to highway 24. I saw nearly 50 elk on the westside of 240. Maybe that might help somewhat.
Anything big :)...
Couldn't tell. No horns then. There was quite a few though.
Post by: JODakota on June 09, 2012, 02:01:53 PM
A good caller can call in a blind bull
you sound like quite the *censored*
Lol. That is what I was thinking. He's asking for help and getting advice, but just doesn't seem to want to take it. Funny.
Post by: billdo5 on June 09, 2012, 02:56:49 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 09, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
I only listen to the people that know what they r talking about.
In that case I would listen to this guy. I'll leave it at that.
leave the calls at home. take an extra spare. wear tough boots. scout. have a backup plan.
Post by: adamR on June 09, 2012, 06:51:20 PM
I only listen to the people that know what they r talking about.
for someone needing help you sure are stubborn and cocky aren't ya... good luck on your tag! Calling sounds like a good idea!
Post by: link on June 09, 2012, 08:03:14 PM
I only listen to the people that know what they r talking about.And you're the judge of that?
Post by: cem3434 on June 09, 2012, 08:05:42 PM
I only listen to the people that know what they r talking about.
If you want some help, then you might want to start listening. Best of luck to you and hopefully your calling skills are as good as you think. :tup:
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 09, 2012, 10:21:19 PM
I only listen to the people that know what they r talking about.
A good caller can call in a blind bull
you sound like quite the *censored*
Lol. That is what I was thinking. He's asking for help and getting advice, but just doesn't seem to want to take it. Funny.
Good luck...
Post by: Mr Mykiss on June 10, 2012, 08:01:46 AM
Post by: slim9300 on June 10, 2012, 08:47:09 AM
A good caller can call in a blind bull
The best elk hunters on the planet adapt to the situation, even if they are world champion callers. Just ask (Paul) Elknut, or Corey. I suggest you do what is best to kill that big bull, versus doing what you have your mind set on. To do any differently is setting yourself up for failure in my humble opinion. This is coming from a guy that FAR prefers calling in his bulls. And for the record it's been a long time since I didn't come home with a punched elk tag. I'm curious how many elk you have personally killed and how old you are.
What I mean is that if a bull is clearly taking a route that allows you to ambush him at close range without him ever knowing you are there, you are making the wrong decision to call. And like I said earlier, ask any good elk hunter, they will say the same thing. The other possibility is that this hunt may open your eyes to what Paul has been saying for years.
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Post by: buglebuster on June 10, 2012, 08:56:53 AM
if you are dead set on calling, i would bring a montana decoy... or 2.
Post by: Romulus on June 10, 2012, 11:47:38 AM
Post by: Dan-o on June 10, 2012, 11:59:04 AM
I think I'll try it there this fall... :tup:
Post by: Todd_ID on June 10, 2012, 12:05:22 PM
Montana decoys might actually be a great suggestion for out there, with visibility being so high..... :dunno:
I think I'll try it there this fall... :tup:
Just don't use the rump decoy. What a visual: a cow elk doing the moonwalk towards a bull in the sagebrush. :chuckle:
Post by: billdo5 on June 10, 2012, 02:43:18 PM
Post by: Bob33 on June 10, 2012, 03:22:14 PM
Yeah I was thinking a decoy since its so openJust remember - standing behind a legal elk (decoy) during a modern firearm season can be harmful to your health.
Post by: hunterrcc on June 11, 2012, 12:00:02 AM
LoL thats funny! Spare tire wouldn't be a bad idea or get some new toyo m/t I was lucky didn't get a flat last year. But the guy that said have a back up plan was right because they are know to have the area you hunted the night before closed the next day.Yeah I was thinking a decoy since its so openJust remember - standing behind a legal elk (decoy) during a modern firearm season can be harmful to your health.
Post by: wraithen on June 11, 2012, 12:19:15 AM
Post by: colockumelk on June 11, 2012, 07:09:16 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 11, 2012, 07:51:18 AM
Yes good luck and remember to get good video of that big one that you call in out there. And remember, it's never to early to make a play for the HWDB of the year!!
:chuckle:
Post by: billdo5 on June 11, 2012, 07:54:05 AM
Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
Post by: h20hunter on June 11, 2012, 08:25:11 AM
Post by: C-Money on June 11, 2012, 08:36:06 AM
Post by: WSU on June 11, 2012, 08:46:07 AM
Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year. Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here. There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting. :twocents:
Post by: slim9300 on June 11, 2012, 09:14:20 AM
Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
Can you do us a favor and post a SoundCloud clip of you showcasing your elk calling skills? (An account is free to setup and only takes about 30 seconds if you don't already have one) It's very possible that many of us may have rushed to judgement on you.
For example, I consider myself a slightly above average caller. Here is a clip of me doing some bull sounds.
http://soundcloud.com/slim9300/mixed-bull-sounds (http://soundcloud.com/slim9300/mixed-bull-sounds)
Here is a buddy of mine that I would consider a pretty good caller after he got his new Chuckler EL from Elknut.
http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/thanks-paul (http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/thanks-paul)
So post up some sounds for us.
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Post by: colockumelk on June 11, 2012, 09:52:04 AM
Yes good luck and remember to get good video of that big one that you call in out there. And remember, it's never to early to make a play for the HWDB of the year!!
:chuckle:
BLUEBULLS don't waste your time. Remember he only listens to people who "know". You know people with "experience" How many bulls have you called in? Like you've ever killed a large bull. Pics perhaps :dunno: You know to prove your "knowledge". :chuckle:
Post by: coachcw on June 11, 2012, 11:38:33 AM
Post by: WSU on June 11, 2012, 11:53:44 AM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 11, 2012, 12:05:02 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on June 11, 2012, 12:24:57 PM
So hey elk dosn't work ?
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Bob33 on June 11, 2012, 12:28:39 PM
It worked for me, but only three times.So hey elk dosn't work ?
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: JODakota on June 11, 2012, 12:33:19 PM
It worked for me, but only three times.So hey elk dosn't work ?
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Yea me too I've called in 4 bulls that way :o
Post by: slim9300 on June 11, 2012, 02:11:56 PM
So hey elk dosn't work ?
Nevermind. Lol!
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Post by: billdo5 on June 11, 2012, 10:16:02 PM
That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called inCalling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year. Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here. There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting. :twocents:
Post by: ribka on June 11, 2012, 10:20:53 PM
That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called inCalling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year. Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here. There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting. :twocents:
Post by: runamuk on June 11, 2012, 10:37:40 PM
good luck kiddo hope you and your dad have a great hunt there is some excellent advice being given here
Post by: huntnnw on June 11, 2012, 10:48:54 PM
You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend. Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.
:bash: Hell I put in for Blues elk tags every year and I have NEVER hunted for elk there and nor will I EVER go down and hunt spikes.
Post by: WSU on June 12, 2012, 09:31:49 AM
Post by: slim9300 on June 12, 2012, 11:11:18 AM
That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called inCalling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call. I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.
There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year. Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here. There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting. :twocents:
I missed your sound clip of you bugling. I was really looking forward to hearing you call.
By the way, what calling competitions were you referring to in your earlier post? I have been thinking about giving one a shot myself.
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Post by: buglebuster on June 12, 2012, 12:07:43 PM
Post by: JODakota on June 12, 2012, 12:12:33 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 12, 2012, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 12, 2012, 07:41:24 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 12, 2012, 07:46:01 PM
Thx for the help.. Decoy sounds good
decoy could work great but it also could work great at getting you killed out there. remember, you'll be hunting with master hunters who have rifles and can shoot cows.
Post by: ribka on June 12, 2012, 08:35:27 PM
Please report back. I'm curious to see how your roosevelt calling tactics work in the desert.
The terrain and weather ( micro climate) over at the Firing Center is very similar to the terrain over on the west side. Should not be a problem calling them in using roosy tactics. Might want to bring a light pair of waders or a small inflatable raft to cross the rivers and lakes on the firing center. And don't forget good quality rain gear and wear heavy wool clothes to stay warm :tup:
Post by: Archery King on June 12, 2012, 08:56:37 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 12, 2012, 09:03:37 PM
Post by: buglebuster on June 12, 2012, 09:16:36 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 12, 2012, 09:30:54 PM
Post by: adamR on June 13, 2012, 06:25:25 AM
BAHAHAHAHA call a bull in OUT THERE??? your crazy lol. I hunted that unit in 2010 for elk archery and it is tough spent seven days hiking my ass off blew a tire burnt a lot of fuel almost got bit by a huge rattle snake and seen few elk. Saw three bulls killed the third one i seen spot and stalk style. Never heard a bugle. The Master hunters screw that hunt up bad (or they did for me) supose to be good ethical hunters right? no chsaseing the elk in a truck shooting out the window is what i watched. took the elk three days to come back off the private ground. Start in unit 10 is my best advice. Good luck
There sure is a big hatred for master hunters. How do you know they were master hunters? Did you go up to them and ask to see their card? How do you know they weren't wanapums? If they were "shooting out of their window" did you go talk to range control and turn them in? Seems like the ethical thing to do to me.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 13, 2012, 06:45:37 AM
from what I have witnessed when hunting open terrain elk is they dont talk much if at all..I hunted 149 years ago and never heard a elk once! but saw 30+ bulls a day
true, and those 149 elk actually talk a lot more than the firing center elk.
There's a reason why we don't see a bunch of pictures every year of Hanford bulls bugling and rutting hard.
Post by: JODakota on June 13, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Billdo you day you called in 4 bulls that your Dad whacked. We have a rule on hunt-wa. Without pictures its all lies. Got any pics?
:yeah: and for a guy asking others to post pics he hasn't backed up any of his claims :twocents:
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Post by: link on June 13, 2012, 06:27:31 PM
Bildo, you should enter the elk calling contest. Nice Bulls.What do you prefer, a reed call or diaphragm? I hear a rusty old hillsbrothers coffee can filled with 2" of grain works well. Follow the cadence "who cooks for you, who cooks for you all" just like an owl call for locating turkeys. So it would be, Shake..shake..shakeshake.....shake..shake..shakeshaaaaaake! Pretty sure that's how that bull in the 3rd pic. was called in and "harvested". Nice bull eh? :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 13, 2012, 07:04:34 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 13, 2012, 07:31:12 PM
I use primos calls onlyBildo, you should enter the elk calling contest. Nice Bulls.What do you prefer, a reed call or diaphragm? I hear a rusty old hillsbrothers coffee can filled with 2" of grain works well. Follow the cadence "who cooks for you, who cooks for you all" just like an owl call for locating turkeys. So it would be, Shake..shake..shakeshake.....shake..shake..shakeshaaaaaake! Pretty sure that's how that bull in the 3rd pic. was called in and "harvested". Nice bull eh? :chuckle:
Post by: link on June 13, 2012, 07:34:57 PM
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Post by: kramer on June 13, 2012, 09:33:41 PM
Post by: wraithen on June 13, 2012, 09:37:10 PM
Post by: buglebuster on June 13, 2012, 09:38:17 PM
your right on the money link. i know for a fact one of those was high fence.
anyone care to enlighten me?
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 13, 2012, 09:49:37 PM
your right on the money link. i know for a fact one of those was high fence.
anyone care to enlighten me?
X2
Post by: JODakota on June 13, 2012, 10:33:55 PM
your right on the money link. i know for a fact one of those was high fence.
anyone care to enlighten me?
X2
X3
Post by: billdo5 on June 13, 2012, 10:36:57 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 13, 2012, 10:41:25 PM
That bear looks... I've never seen one with a face like that before.the bear was shot in Cle Elum...
Post by: boneaddict on June 14, 2012, 01:39:08 AM
Post by: link on June 14, 2012, 05:00:11 AM
And the bull in the 3rd pic? :chuckle:That bear looks... I've never seen one with a face like that before.the bear was shot in Cle Elum...
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 05:06:01 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 14, 2012, 06:31:13 AM
Up in Canada on 3,000 Acre ranch
those elk and the fire center elk behave in the exact same way ;)
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 08:07:34 AM
Up in Canada on 3,000 Acre ranch
So I guess I'm confused. Are you just posting up pics of daddy's bulls or are you trying to say these are the ones you called in for him?
I'm really curious how many elk you have killed in your 19 years?
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Post by: kirkl on June 14, 2012, 08:24:28 AM
Post by: buglebuster on June 14, 2012, 08:27:04 AM
Do you know his pops?Up in Canada on 3,000 Acre ranch
So I guess I'm confused. Are you just posting up pics of daddy's bulls or are you trying to say these are the ones you called in for him?
I'm really curious how many elk you have killed in your 19 years?
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Post by: shedcrazy on June 14, 2012, 08:35:41 AM
wheres the popcorn emoticon (sp) :chuckle:
:con: I was looking for that also, but this will do :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: WSU on June 14, 2012, 08:42:06 AM
Up in Canada on 3,000 Acre ranch
This is getting awesome!
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:54:47 AM
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on June 14, 2012, 11:20:42 AM
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Post by: Gringo31 on June 14, 2012, 11:54:34 AM
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 01:39:41 PM
Quote from: buglebuster
Do you know his pops?
Nope.
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Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 01:46:49 PM
These are the bulls I called in... For my dad
Right.
When are you going to post a voice clip of you calling? Is your bugle of choice the Primos Terminator? I hear that's the best one they make.
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Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 02:38:17 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 14, 2012, 02:41:13 PM
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 03:13:20 PM
Terminator and satellite depends on how the bull responds to the bugle... And I will send u a pic of the first bull I called in for my dad at age 12.. On my way home
That's funny btw. I always considered "real" calling to mean with a reed, not some call anyone can blow into that doesn't sound anything like a real bull. I used to be embarrassed to use the Terminator when I was your age, since it meant that I couldn't use a reed very well and I thought it sounded like every other hunter out there. I only used it because it worked once in awhile and it was all I could use at the time.
Here's my suggestion. Learn to use a reed and develop some humility in the meantime.
Btw, don't you have field pics of all the bulls you called in for him?
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Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2012, 03:21:57 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 14, 2012, 03:47:27 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 14, 2012, 03:59:40 PM
X2 I need some popcorn to watch the rest of this :)
X3, favorite post at this point...
Post by: WSU on June 14, 2012, 04:15:52 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 14, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
Post by: ribka on June 14, 2012, 04:57:52 PM
You know what's even funnier?
I could blow both of two wannabee elk callers away with my Hoochie Mama I bought in 2004.
I can sit in downtown Yakima and call them in from the Firing Center. That dang call is so powerful they cross 4 lanes of traffic on hwy I 82
If you don't have the thumb skills you ain't calling in nutin' with the Hoochie Mama
So good they made a music video aout this call:
Terminator and satellite depends on how the bull responds to the bugle... And I will send u a pic of the first bull I called in for my dad at age 12.. On my way home
That's funny btw. I always considered "real" calling to mean with a reed, not some call anyone can blow into that doesn't sound anything like a real bull. I used to be embarrassed to use the Terminator when I was your age, since it meant that I couldn't use a reed very well and I thought it sounded like every other hunter out there. I only used it because it worked once in awhile and it was all I could use at the time.
Here's my suggestion. Learn to use a reed and develop some humility in the meantime.
Btw, don't you have field pics of all the bulls you called in for him?
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Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 05:26:24 PM
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Post by: colockumelk on June 14, 2012, 06:52:47 PM
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 07:01:46 PM
I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the hoochie mamma. Some how I'm fingering it wrong and I just cant get the results I'm hoping for. My wife agrees and says I'm horrible with my hoochie mamma skills. She says I'm the worst she's ever seen. :o
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
That's good to hear. Your wife told me I was a pro. ;)
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Post by: ellensburgpo on June 14, 2012, 07:31:23 PM
I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the hoochie mamma. Some how I'm fingering it wrong and I just cant get the results I'm hoping for. My wife agrees and says I'm horrible with my hoochie mamma skills. She says I'm the worst she's ever seen. :o
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
That's good to hear. Your wife told me I was a pro. ;)
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Generations from now historians will point to those two posts an say, " and that is how the war started."
Post by: buglebuster on June 14, 2012, 07:34:35 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup:I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the hoochie mamma. Some how I'm fingering it wrong and I just cant get the results I'm hoping for. My wife agrees and says I'm horrible with my hoochie mamma skills. She says I'm the worst she's ever seen. :o
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
That's good to hear. Your wife told me I was a pro. ;)
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Post by: ribka on June 14, 2012, 07:51:36 PM
I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the hoochie mamma. Some how I'm fingering it wrong and I just cant get the results I'm hoping for. My wife agrees and says I'm horrible with my hoochie mamma skills. She says I'm the worst she's ever seen. :o
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
My hoochie skillz be tight bro.
Watch the video with the spousal unit and you learn some Hoochie skillz too.
Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2012, 08:11:33 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 08:52:13 PM
That's funny it does sound like a real bull if u know what ur doingTerminator and satellite depends on how the bull responds to the bugle... And I will send u a pic of the first bull I called in for my dad at age 12.. On my way home
That's funny btw. I always considered "real" calling to mean with a reed, not some call anyone can blow into that doesn't sound anything like a real bull. I used to be embarrassed to use the Terminator when I was your age, since it meant that I couldn't use a reed very well and I thought it sounded like every other hunter out there. I only used it because it worked once in awhile and it was all I could use at the time.
Here's my suggestion. Learn to use a reed and develop some humility in the meantime.
Btw, don't you have field pics of all the bulls you called in for him?
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Post by: buglebuster on June 14, 2012, 08:56:15 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: now thats funny! i can always tell the sound of one of those primos calls, reminds me of my hunting video games i used to play! One time my buddy and i found a pack bugle laying on the ground and we just laughed and left it there.That's funny it does sound like a real bull if u know what ur doingTerminator and satellite depends on how the bull responds to the bugle... And I will send u a pic of the first bull I called in for my dad at age 12.. On my way home
That's funny btw. I always considered "real" calling to mean with a reed, not some call anyone can blow into that doesn't sound anything like a real bull. I used to be embarrassed to use the Terminator when I was your age, since it meant that I couldn't use a reed very well and I thought it sounded like every other hunter out there. I only used it because it worked once in awhile and it was all I could use at the time.
Here's my suggestion. Learn to use a reed and develop some humility in the meantime.
Btw, don't you have field pics of all the bulls you called in for him?
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Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 08:56:55 PM
Post by: link on June 14, 2012, 09:00:25 PM
By the way, what was that bulls name?
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:08:38 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on June 14, 2012, 09:28:49 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:45:54 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2012, 09:51:17 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:53:17 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on June 14, 2012, 09:54:41 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Sorry...you are in a no win situation here....They gonna keep beating on you.
No hope of him clueing in to what the real problem is. It woulda happened already if it was gonna. But funny to watch non the less.
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:56:04 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 09:56:48 PM
would you mind sharing what outfitter you used?why u want to go up there? lol
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on June 14, 2012, 09:59:08 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 14, 2012, 10:00:11 PM
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 10:55:40 PM
Quote from: billdo5
That's funny it does sound like a real bull if u know what ur doing
No it doesn't. Good try though.
I guess you could always prove me wrong with a sound clip.
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Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 10:59:32 PM
there were 4 bulls taken out i will post some pics for u.. my dads was 345 and it was the smallest... the biggest was 408...
Up in Canada on 3,000 Acre ranch
This is getting good. What is the name of the game farm? I mean ranch? Are you sure it was 3000 acres?
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Post by: hunterrcc on June 14, 2012, 11:42:31 PM
Post by: hunterrcc on June 15, 2012, 12:15:23 AM
Lets play hangman!!!!! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
I will start it .... how about an .....H..... H _ _ H _ _ _ _ _!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on June 15, 2012, 07:14:28 AM
Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 07:29:46 AM
Post by: billdo5 on June 15, 2012, 08:02:28 AM
Dont tell me big velvet Ranch has a place in Canada too ! This guy has blinders on ! I think I will call in a few 400 inch bulls this year just to get a close look !Go ahead... Have fun
Post by: link on June 15, 2012, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 15, 2012, 08:49:05 AM
How about a D+B??:chuckle:
Post by: slim9300 on June 15, 2012, 09:03:23 AM
Isn't a 3000 acre "ranch" in Canada basically the same as a 4 acre feed lot with a loafing shed on it here in the U.S., considering the metric system and all? :chuckle: Why he is taking credit for calling in a bull with an ear tag and a name, I don't know. :dunno: If I remember correct, that bull was "harvested" about 8 or 9 years ago. I don't think he was even on that high fence "hunt"? By the way, I do know who his "pops" is.
Game over. :)
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Post by: JPhelps on June 15, 2012, 09:33:48 AM
I have held off on posting anything in this thread as it is not my place or time and i have no help to offer on your dad's alkali tag.
I will offer up some general advice (as I would like to turn everything into a positive).
-Good elk hunters and callers very rarely brag about their skills.
-The internet is a great resource and I always listen to what other people have to say (and later decipher what I think is true or relevant). It doesn't help you when you blow off advice and it doesnt hurt to listen without opening your mouth (sometimes a boot is the perfect fit).
-The day I quit wanting to learn stuff from other elk hunters and situations is the day I cut myself short. I have actually learned a lot from rookie hunters who have tried stuff that is out of the box and has worked. I always throw that in the bag of tricks, just in case.
-Don't come on the internet and claim to have done something you haven't. You have just lost all your credibility and it will be tough to get back.
As far as calling elk, it can be done with a hoochie mama, primos external and the terminator (in my mind thay would be equivalent to going to war with nothing but hand grenades and expecting to win). Calls are just one small aspect. The right call at the right time, setup and other factors along with quality calling is what matters.
I would say continue to research the unit, scout, practice your calling and TAKE advice from anyone willing to give it. Bye the way I hope your ol man smacks a good bull in there.
This is just my :twocents: and take it or leave it.
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 15, 2012, 09:34:02 AM
Post by: hunterrcc on June 15, 2012, 11:46:28 AM
How about a D+B??
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nothing!!! try again
Post by: hunterrcc on June 15, 2012, 11:51:59 AM
Isn't a 3000 acre "ranch" in Canada basically the same as a 4 acre feed lot with a loafing shed on it here in the U.S., considering the metric system and all? :chuckle: Why he is taking credit for calling in a bull with an ear tag and a name, I don't know. :dunno: If I remember correct, that bull was "harvested" about 8 or 9 years ago. I don't think he was even on that high fence "hunt"? By the way, I do know who his "pops" is.
Looks like the game is over..... HIGH FENCE!!! LOL
I am just having fun with thread!!!!
You will be lucky if you hear one talk at all. I scout and watch alot of the elk over there more on the hanford side but same terrain and they will talk at night a little but not much even durning the rut. You will need to hike and spot and stock. I wouldn't put in for the tag again just from the lack of sign and elk and the bs with the gate check in and limited units open. Very hard to plan a hunt when you don't know if it will be open where you scouted!
Post by: hunterrcc on June 15, 2012, 11:54:18 AM
Dont tell me big velvet Ranch has a place in Canada too ! This guy has blinders on ! I think I will call in a few 400 inch bulls this year just to get a close look !
Those 400" bulls can be in my wife unit oh say about Sept 24! :)
Post by: UBA on June 15, 2012, 12:24:30 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 15, 2012, 12:28:38 PM
Dont tell me big velvet Ranch has a place in Canada too ! This guy has blinders on ! I think I will call in a few 400 inch bulls this year just to get a close look !
Those 400" bulls can be in my wife unit oh say about Sept 24! :)
Wow throw that one in our faces haha :chuckle:
Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 12:29:43 PM
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Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 12:49:26 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 15, 2012, 01:09:08 PM
I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out the hoochie mamma. Some how I'm fingering it wrong and I just cant get the results I'm hoping for. My wife agrees and says I'm horrible with my hoochie mamma skills. She says I'm the worst she's ever seen. :o
Is there any tips or techniques to help me out. Ribka you seem to have it down pact. Maybe you could put on a hoochie mamma clinic or something :dunno: :tup:
That's good to hear. Your wife told me I was a pro. ;)
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Generations from now historians will point to those two posts an say, " and that is how the war started."
Slim and Eburg :chuckle: :chuckle:
Slim you probably could. My wife likes them Slim. :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 15, 2012, 01:10:27 PM
Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 01:14:14 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 15, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 15, 2012, 03:33:55 PM
Me: My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
Brother: And Damn right its better than yours.
Me: Damn right its better than yours.
Post by: h20hunter on June 15, 2012, 03:39:11 PM
Happy now!!!
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 15, 2012, 03:43:03 PM
Post by: buglebuster on June 15, 2012, 03:56:01 PM
Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 04:08:45 PM
Post by: slim9300 on June 15, 2012, 04:35:17 PM
That is awesome. Now...later...when I'm mowing the grass and shaking my butt I'll have to explain to my wife why I am singing the milshake song in my head. That will lead to an arguement. She will determine that I have decided to play for the "other team". I'm not saying that is wrong or right......I will admit to her that yes I am a hugger after a few beers but by no means have lost my man card. She will not be convinced. I will attemp to convince her in the garage. She will be unswayed by my charm. We will fight further. I will resort to plying her with cold beer and reassurences, then charm, back to the garage, and again a slap in the face. Eventually she will take the kids, live with her parents, and I will be sleeping in a tent down by the river.
Happy now!!!
I cried just a little. You guys are a hoot!
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 15, 2012, 06:11:09 PM
Slim you probably could. My wife likes them Slim. :yike: :chuckle:
[/quote] Thats why she married you! :yeah:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 15, 2012, 06:12:43 PM
QuoteSlim you probably could. My wife likes them Slim. :yike: :chuckle:Thats why she married you! :yeah:
Post by: colockumelk on June 15, 2012, 07:59:40 PM
QuoteSlim you probably could. My wife likes them Slim. :yike: :chuckle:Thats why she married you! :yeah:
Man so cold. Betrayed by my own brother. :chuckle:
Post by: billdo5 on June 16, 2012, 11:38:25 AM
Post by: billdo5 on June 17, 2012, 01:06:11 PM
I accually called an open country bull in in montana he came about a quarter mile and ate a arrow . It was one of those times when the rut was just right and he'd has his butt kicked outta the herd and was looking for love. the thing about those bulls is they wanna see whats making the noise , I don't think that you have to be a pro caller to get bulls in just gotta make them think your a elk , I've herd some preety crappy calls you would swear where u tards but where elk. So I wouldn't say the boy can't call elk and know he's excited as hell for the hunt , just remember juinor there's always room to learn . This is a good place to swap info so I wouldn't try to burn the bridge .:)
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Post by: billdo5 on June 18, 2012, 11:42:59 PM
Post by: slim9300 on June 19, 2012, 07:56:01 AM
Thank u thank u
Please tell me you are recording a sound clip for the contest?
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Post by: Bigtine96 on June 22, 2012, 05:02:04 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 22, 2012, 06:09:30 PM
Let it die i'm tied of it already
:chuckle: yet you still click on it.
Post by: billdo5 on June 23, 2012, 03:29:59 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 23, 2012, 04:06:24 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 25, 2012, 06:25:34 AM
Did you get your calling submission in?
H20 be patient Rome wasn't built in a day. Perfection takes time.
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2012, 06:27:49 AM
Post by: colockumelk on June 25, 2012, 06:39:40 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 25, 2012, 09:46:17 PM
Post by: Dry creek on June 26, 2012, 07:28:33 AM
Post by: link on June 26, 2012, 07:01:43 PM
Post by: colockumelk on June 26, 2012, 07:04:51 PM
Ya I can tell u exactly where to go.. I just couldn't seal the deal and they started bugling really hard on the last day because of the weather
Post by: slim9300 on June 27, 2012, 11:43:54 AM
Here ya go guys he posted his story about his Bethel archery hunt in another thread. Enjoy
Ya I can tell u exactly where to go.. I just couldn't seal the deal and they started bugling really hard on the last day because of the weather
Wait. So you didn't get a single shot Bildo? I call in multiple bulls every year in OTC units. How is it that with your amazing calling skills you couldn't get it done in a special permit area? Did you only hunt 1 day or something?
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on June 30, 2012, 03:50:21 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on June 30, 2012, 10:54:44 AM
I just spent two weeks shopping abroad buying Italian shoes and purses and the only thing that keeps me going is getting back to this thread (and red wine)... I finally requisition an iPad and jump straight to HW to see BD's latest accomplishments and, nothing. No new pics no calling instructions. I just don't know how I'm gonna make it...
I can only assume that Bildo was out scouting the YTC, saw some elk, belly crawled to 900yards, started calling from his hands and knees and that herd bull ran in so fast he didn't get a chance to get up... bull stepped on both of his hands so he can't type right now.
yeah, I know it's june and we're still a ways away from any rutting activity but come on, this is Bildo we're talking about.
get those hands healed up soon, otherwise it'll hurt pretty bad squeezing on that hoochie mama. :chuckle:
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 30, 2012, 05:42:47 PM
Post by: billdo5 on July 01, 2012, 05:16:21 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on July 01, 2012, 08:06:38 PM
Post by: eburg127 on July 01, 2012, 08:24:45 PM
Definitely get out there, get registered and get your map they give you. Just like everyone else says....take a spare tire or two. If you need additional info, PM me your number I would be happy to help. Oh, and watch for snattlerakes!!!
Post by: Mr Mykiss on July 15, 2012, 02:43:08 PM
Post by: slim9300 on July 15, 2012, 05:55:09 PM
I once called a 6 point bull elk in from a mile away just because my buddy didn't think I could. Had him 30 yards broadside and let him walk, he wasn't much over 300" so I had to pass...
You say that like it's difficult. ;)
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on July 15, 2012, 07:51:55 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on July 15, 2012, 10:13:18 PM
I once called a 6 point bull elk in from a mile away just because my buddy didn't think I could. Had him 30 yards broadside and let him walk, he wasn't much over 300" so I had to pass...
yeah and you promised you'd shoot him if he made in by dark...you let me down!
although you can't shoot the 8x8's if you shoot the 6's :)
Post by: slim9300 on July 16, 2012, 07:52:24 AM
Not difficult, but I didn't think that it would be proper to brag about all of the 400" bulls that I called in from only a half mile away...
Lol. It must be dozens right? You did have the "magic" tag.
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Post by: WSU on July 16, 2012, 09:26:43 AM
I hunted the bethel and it was 80degrees out and they would bugle once in the morning then stop and on the last day it got cold and the flip switched and I had a bill and cows go by me at like 5 yards but couldn't do anything because the cows were leading the bull and if I would have they would have taken off.. One had a green collar too lol
I could very well be 80 degrees every day during September in the desert....
Post by: billdo5 on August 01, 2012, 03:10:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2012, 03:20:17 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on August 01, 2012, 03:42:45 PM
True but u can spot and stalk.. In the bethel unit it is really hard to spot them in timber that has deadfall every 5 feet
I was in there last year and didn't have a problem spot and stalking. I was in there this year and again, nope not a problem getting close to check out this years head gear... :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Hey.............he's back! Did you ever get your submission in for the elk calling?
:yeah: X's 2
Post by: BLUEBULLS on August 02, 2012, 07:36:17 AM
True but u can spot and stalk.. In the bethel unit it is really hard to spot them in timber that has deadfall every 5 feet
why would you need to spot and stalk?
Post by: PlateauNDN on August 02, 2012, 07:40:23 AM
True but u can spot and stalk.. In the bethel unit it is really hard to spot them in timber that has deadfall every 5 feet
why would you need to spot and stalk?
:yeah: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: I was thinking the same thing. Why would the most elite elk calling champion need to spot and stalk??? :o :o :o :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: hunterrcc on September 09, 2012, 11:48:14 PM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 06:22:57 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 06:24:30 AM
Post by: h20hunter on September 13, 2012, 06:28:28 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 06:29:18 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 06:34:18 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 13, 2012, 07:05:46 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on September 13, 2012, 07:19:52 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 13, 2012, 07:39:11 AM
Post by: Skillet on September 13, 2012, 07:42:49 AM
Am I the only one that thinks it's hilarious that for as much crap as Billdo got from some guys on here about calling elk he's one of the few of us who have gotten it done so far this year and posted up the result?
:chuckle:
Post by: aer212 on September 13, 2012, 07:51:33 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 13, 2012, 08:00:12 AM
Post by: h20hunter on September 13, 2012, 08:05:24 AM
Bildo...I of course am kidding and teasing. Again....great bull and thanks for posting him up.
Post by: deerslyr on September 13, 2012, 08:10:15 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 09:29:01 AM
Post by: coachcw on September 13, 2012, 09:45:10 AM
Post by: bearpaw on September 13, 2012, 09:57:39 AM
westside bull... 6x6 missed u guys so much lol :)
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: sweet, way to go.... :tup:
Post by: adamR on September 13, 2012, 10:07:48 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM
Post by: Maybee-R on September 13, 2012, 10:28:34 AM
Congrats on your 6x6 and nice looking Elite.
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 10:36:56 AM
Post by: royalbull on September 13, 2012, 10:40:40 AM
Post by: Maybee-R on September 13, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
Wow u can tell that's an elite bow?? U got one...
I own a couple of them. lol, Been with Elite bows since day one.
Post by: micdude on September 13, 2012, 10:43:25 AM
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 11:26:56 AM
Post by: benhuntin on September 13, 2012, 08:55:58 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 13, 2012, 09:16:29 PM
Billdo........... :tup: :tup:
Post by: Dan-o on September 13, 2012, 09:46:28 PM
Post by: iRem on September 13, 2012, 09:49:05 PM
westside bull... 6x6 missed u guys so much lol :)Ok I'll give up some props after I ask a question! When did you get that Elk, last year, this year or 2 years ago? I haven't seen it that wet on either side of the mountains for a long time. I can only remember it being that wet on the ground or on a dead elk 2 years ago when we actually had some weather like that! It just seems to be too wet to have take it this year or last! Just wondering! I don't need to know what GMU it came from, but if you want to drop a line on that as well I'll take? And Yes, nice looking Elk!
Post by: billdo5 on September 13, 2012, 11:15:47 PM
Post by: TommyH on September 13, 2012, 11:18:44 PM
Nice looking rosie and I agree, that's one way to make a statement about your calling "skills".
:yeah: The best way!! Good job man! Nice bull!
Post by: iRem on September 14, 2012, 09:13:49 AM
Sunday night it was raining here... I shot it Monday morning the 10th that's why it looks wet and it was down by a river....Well done Billdo!! Well done!!
Post by: colockumelk on September 14, 2012, 05:59:34 PM
Post by: bankwalker on September 14, 2012, 08:19:18 PM
Nice bull. You need to post up a story quick. Everyone volunteered me to make up a story for you. If you dont trust me mine will be much more entertaining :chuckle: but also total fiction. So post up the real one so we can read it. And good job.
That story I would love to read :chuckle:
Nice bull! I never got to join in the billdo bashing. But I'm sure this bull shut a few of you guys up :chuckle:
Post by: mulehunter on September 14, 2012, 08:37:11 PM
Post by: Fowlweather25 on September 14, 2012, 08:52:31 PM
Looks like you've been involved in more elk blood than most people in this forum twice your age, keep it up. :tup:
Post by: ellensburgpo on September 14, 2012, 09:03:44 PM
Post by: billdo5 on September 15, 2012, 06:09:36 PM
Post by: colockumelk on September 15, 2012, 07:18:08 PM
I will post the story ASAP... When I get on the computer that is takes t long on the phone
Good because the version I wouldve made up would have been really funny for us but at your expense :chuckle: In all seriousness good job. We all can't wait to hear the story. :tup:
Post by: Scottystyle on September 17, 2012, 03:13:51 PM
Post by: Scottystyle on September 17, 2012, 03:17:02 PM
This Bildo guy reminds me of a friend I once had..... Very wild imagination, turned into a habitual liar. We gave him an indian name of Walking Eagle, because he was too full of sh$& to fly. I would like for Bilbo to prove himself, but seems hes not fairing well in the court ofpublic opinion. prove us wrong dude. :twocents:
nevermind.... im a dick, and will be the first to admit it :bash: didnt go back far enough to see the pics and stuff... My appolgies :hello:
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 17, 2012, 03:22:55 PM
Post by: Scottystyle on September 17, 2012, 03:28:42 PM
Post by: flyguide on September 18, 2012, 08:05:05 PM
Terminator and satellite depends on how the bull responds to the bugle... And I will send u a pic of the first bull I called in for my dad at age 12.. On my way home
Congrats on the bull! Although this quote above still makes me laugh. Seriously? Come on man! Get some reeds if you haven't already.
Post by: X-Force on September 19, 2012, 09:47:01 PM
Post by: billdo5 on September 25, 2012, 10:55:40 AM
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Post by: elkoholic1 on September 25, 2012, 11:04:07 AM
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Post by: coachcw on September 25, 2012, 07:24:10 PM
Post by: kirkl on September 25, 2012, 09:23:42 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 26, 2012, 07:05:31 AM
Pm sent. Heard where some mite be.
some might be one less now ;)
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 26, 2012, 07:08:04 PM