Like to get a feel for if anyone may be interested in joining me for Elk hunting in south Central Colorado in September, this will be self guided or pairs in one of the OTC units, primative camping with and a past his prime flatlander that can still hold his own but wont be jogging up the hills, my usual partner will be Rifle hunting this fall and I thought it might be fun to share a fire with other like minded Trad Bowhunters.

Hello Restless, I can't tell you a thing about Colorado but I've been to Idaho 3 times and I'm thinking about going back out this fall. Send me your phone number and a good time to call. I live in center of Ohio. Ron,

What part of Colorado? I usually hunt the Rio Grande National Forest.

I've hunted unit 65 and 68 my Bud killed a nice Bull in 68 last year, but I'm open to anything. Phone # sent Ron thanks

Looks like 68 in the wilderness area last 2 weeks of sept. Anyone?

If me and the wife don't draw our unit we might be willing. Haven't hunted that part of the state yet.

Sounds Good,

A few years ago, here on the wall, 6 of us guys all strangers to each other with the exception of two brothers put together a drop camp in Colorado, It turned out to be a great memory for me, that still means a lot to me to this day.

Hoping that will happen here, I think I have picked a good spot and that folks will feel free to join me even if only for a few days of the hunt. Its on the south East side of Sheep mountain at the trailhead to the wilderness area.

I hunted in Colorado 5 years ago in Zerkiel wilderness area. Would like to go back again. I am from ohio (also flat lander) & late 50's but still get around ok just slower. PM if you are still looking to go..

I might be able to go for one week.

Come on then

Sent you a PM

I would love to. It's on my bucket list, but I don't see it happing in my close future $$$$

What are the price of tags? Can a mule deer or bear tag also be purchased? Thanks, Sam

Bear tags go on sale in July and go fast. Deer tags are by draw unless you can get one off the leftover list.

Is 68 a OTC unit?

yes 68 is OTC

Tags run about $600 ether sex,

I'm all in unless something drastic happens [like death or the theft of my favorite bow].If anyone is coming through Mo. from the east maybe we could share a ride and therefore expenses. Dan

Now we got it started!

I think I will try and make it too...sounds like a great opportunity. I will be coming from PA, but think I will probably fly to save time. Unless there are a couple guys that want to drive out?

I have hunted that area restless. Great hunting and we have done really well there with wheel bows in the past. One piece of advice to you guys, if you can spring it, get in on the Mule deer draw. You may not draw but, if you don't try you'll understand why I say that after hunting there if winter hasn't been to hard on them the last few years. We have always saw lots of deer, lots of DUMB big bucks too. And lots of bears. God Bless

It seems like Sept is a long ways off but it's only 7 short months. Gonna start hiking and biking as soon as it warms up a little,gotta get the legs and lungs in top shape.

Wow, $601 for an OTC elk tag!

I'm in if ya'll will let me tag along. I'm in Southern Indiana, so if anyone is driving thru this area, and want to share expenses give me a shout.

come on

I could help you out from Mo. to Co.

You guys will have a blast this is how I started doing backpack in hunts you can make some long lasting friends this way. Out of the eight guys that did this only two of us have done it every year since. If I ever stop hunting were I am I would be all over this with you guys if you are still doing it. Elk hunting gets in your blood like the worst drug you have ever seen I cannot think of not doing it every year. Have fun and enjoy the experience success is not only measured in the killing but in the time spent with good friends in the mountains I wish you well. The two best things you can do for yourself to help with success is first be in shape and Second learn how to call. I envy you guys the first time is the best. Widow

I hope ya'll do this again next year! If not, maybe I'll have to organize sumpin! We should draw our close to home tags this year, next year we will be doing OTC and reloading a PP.

I'm very interested! Charlie

I am saving preference points for the next couple of years until my son graduates from college, so this hunt would be right up my alley. Have hunted Colorado/Wyoming many times, but my normal units are now draw only. Would love to join you guys if you still have room. Traveling from Southern,Indiana and have room for a rider if anyone is interested. (Jerry , sent you a PM) Bobby

I think I'm going to do some checking. I'm from Indiana too.

This is going to be fun. Start your walking soon. I will PM anyone with the Link to the Area as soon as i get it all together, and Anyone that wants to come is welcome to join in. This is a Wilderness area and you will need to have whatever Supplies/gear/ food you will need, Yes the tag is pricey I get that, but it is what it is.

Also My plans are to be there from September14 thru the 27th,but if you but feel free to come earlier or whatever dates suit your needs.

i will be heading to Co for my first Elk hunt also this sept. Not sure what areas are otc? Any help i dont mean to be taking over this thread. i just need some help.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/PlanYourHunt/Pages/PlanYourHunt.aspx here you go.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/Videos/Pages/elkcampcoloradopart1.aspx

Thanks for the links, back to the top!

Well Restless,I know it's kinda early to get involved with details but am wondering what the plan is.You mentioned something to me about setting up a base camp and then hiking in and setting up a spike camp.Not sure if you mean doing 1-2 day bivy hunts out of a base camp or doing day hunts out of a permanent spike camp. Either way,it's gonna be a hoot!

Sorry, I wanted to get the details together this weekend but wound up putting up Chain link fence from dawn to dusk all weekend. 1-2 day bivys are what I had in mind.

That sounds great to me,I'd rather carry a light camp on my back than have to hike a couple of miles or more in the dark,after a long day,to make it back to camp.

TTT

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Hope this works

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3rd times a charm

I'd be interested. To be honest don't know much about hunting though.

I've been a few times by myself.

dave

Dave your from Utah you'd be driving past some pretty good Elk hunting but come if you like.

I'd like to join in as well ! First, I have to wait for my annual Elk draw REJECTION in APRIL from the Az Game & Fish Dept. I usually hunt SW Colorado, Pagosa Springs area, but have heard great things about GMU 68. Are the Forest roads into Stone Cellar campground manageable with a 5th Wheel ? If not , I'm sure I can get close and join you guys for spike camps. I might also have friends traveling from PA if someone is looking to cut costs. "Restless" , great idea and if you'd like to chat, feel free to call. I'll PM my cell#. My plan will be to hunt the entire season, maybe get in a little fly fishing as well.

Lu

Colin, could you be more specific of the area you are planning your hunt. Sounds like a good time. ,Mark

Well looks like may hunt both sides of sheep mountain in unit 68, Im told the out fitters drive horse trailer's all the way to the wilderness trail head, I'll return calls this week as i'm going to be in a hotel all week. My buddy who hunted this area last year has some topo maps he wants to show me, he killed a 5x5 there.

I like the flyfishing idea Squaretoparcher,I might leave a couple of days early to acclimate to the altitude and do some fishing myself.Started working on the legs and lungs this past week-end and should be in backpacking shape when the time gets here. Dan

I live in Alamosa not far from where you guys are going to hunt, I'd love to at least come up to visit while the hunt is going on. If this is your first time out here you'll be ruined for life.

Sure cervuselaphus,come on along.Maybe if you've fished and hunted in this area you can point us in the right direction.

Would be nice to have a local in camp. Sorry I haven't returned any calls been a crazy week at work.

Thought Id run this back up the Flag Pole, I'am going to try to rent the Forest service Cabin At Stone Celler and will post details if it happens otherwise just camping. Others are welcome to camp or chip in on the Cabin for a bunk.

Sounds good,I would be interested if the cabin has bunks.Right now I'm looking into buying a small camper that I can pull with my Jeep,otherwise I'll be tenting it.

UPDATE Did not get Cabin someone has faster Fingers than I, So we will be Tent Camping.

This sounds like a lot of fun for you all. best wishes to you all.

Ok. I'll plan on tenting it then.

The 4 of us are still in.

Good deal, Come on

I'm in fellows, if you'll take a tall, scrawny, old guy from Canandaigua, NY.

Just learned yesterday, for certain, that I have the free time in September that's required. Didn't want to commit to this until I was certain.

I may be in. I have never hunted elk so will need some help! Greatful to be able to meet some likeminded people. Ken

We should start to list Our dates and if you can/want to travel together, I will be Coming from Central Texas leaving on Friday Sept. 12th leaving Camp on Sept. 27th

Ok. What are ya'all bring to the party! I got a new (to me) Brackenbury 53# at 29". Bought it off Lefties R Us a couple months ago. Barry said it was "mint." Actually, it was a completely unused original. Since Jim passed away in 1991, I found that really interesting .... Bonus points!! A friend gave me an original quiver for the Brack. Again, never used. He bought it for his wife who is left handed, and she never went hunting.

So, is this enough horse power for Elk or should I bring out the big stuff?

I'm really thinking of bringing my Howett Hunter as back up, which is about 58# at my draw. I'm working up some arrows for this bow this month. ....

Bob according to the local trad archery shop here in Denver 53@28" is the most popular weight bow sold in their shop so I'm sure 53@29" will do the job with the right arrow and broadhead!

I will be using a 55#@28 bow my self,

Right now I haven't decided for sure what to hunt with but it will most likely be a 64" '69 Super K, 53# @ 30" shooting 31 1/2" 2117's with 150 gr.heads, either Snuffers or some kind of 2 blade.

bluefeather - Magnus makes a nice 150 gr. stinger. The points don't bend over, is what I like about them. Oldgoat - thanks for the tip.. Lets me know that's about the right weight range for an elk bow.

I will be driving a car from the Finger Lakes region of central NY. It might be a tight fit because I will have the back seat taken up with a large cooler. But, if someone needs a lift, I'm sure that could be worked out.

I see Colin is planning on leaving central TX for CO on 9/12 and leaving Colorado for home on 9/27. Those look like good dates to me. I'm guessing it should take me 2 1/2 days there. So, I will leave here on 9/11 early morning or afternoon on 9/10 if I can break away. Heading home on 9/27.

Thanks for the info Bob,I have some single bevel Zwickeys and Bear "greenies",also some heads that I just traded Tradlady for,they look like Ace Standards or maybe old Eskimos.

What is the typical budget with tags for an OTC elk hunt these days? Also, how many days in the field? I've been wanting to do this for a few years. Its time to start getting serious.

I'm hoping to go next season so if you make this an annual trip I may jump in next year.

Well it depends, do you have all the Gear you need and how far is the drive? the only thing set is the $601 tag fee, and food and travel cost's, My plan is to Hunt for Two weeks to justify the Tag cost's hope that helps.

Fuel costs would be approximately $500 for the whole excursion from my location. I'd be lucky to break away for 7-10 days at best. Of course there will always be more gear to buy, food, processing, and if you're lucky mounting fees.

I'll be there too. Put in for a mulie tag, waiting to see if I draw? Can't wait!

Processing cost? Why go to the bother of hunting your own meat if you cannot also cut it up for yourself? If you simply take the muscles apart as they go together (a female Buckskinner told me that) & grind your own pieces (a week's supply with a kitchen table hand grinder is no chore, thaw & grind as needed instead of grinding all at once) you do not need to pay a butcher. IOW do it yourself; ya gotta cut it up somewhat to haul it out anyway, de-boning in the field not only reduces hauling weight but permits cooling/freezing asap (which is key to quality wild meat). I ask the local butcher to save steak trimmings for me & use that to lard-up my ground meat; package in week's worth amounts & thaw/grind 'em together. No need to gut either, slice the hide along the belly & ends then peel hide back exposing meat. Remove meat from that side then flip carcass over onto the peeled hide & do the same with the other side. Remove loin strips from under the spine last, reaching in to cut them free. Cut meat into smaller sizes back at camp and package ready for freezing when you are able. Now you do not have to bother with a processor. I learned to do this after I became somewhat disabled & no longer able to drag a gutted deer carcass out of the woods but wish I'd done it this way all along because it is so easy & quick. BTW, Dry-aged BEEF hasn't been commercially widespread since the early 1980's (sealed in plastic Wet-Aging is the norm today) so if you think aging lean venison is proper, sealed in freezer bags in your ice chest or frige until able to freeze will do it better than hanging in a shed or barn. Back in the 1970's Colorado Fish & Game recommended freezing as soon as able after the kill to preserve meat quality so that is how I did it (I figured they knew better than me, a beginner at the time); keeping on ice during the travel home if by vehicle is acceptable but into freezer when home. A *Gamey* flavor is from blood, not actual wildness, and results from un-cooled meat. Un-gutted fish or game birds left in a cooler or vest pouch all day will also take on this gamey flavor.

Is that $601 tag for either sex bull only?

Either sex. Cow tags are only slightly cheaper after the fee hike this year.

I've bought a few things for this years Hunt, a camping hammock and a new cot for the tent, a freighter backpack Frame still need a jet boil, and to put a few news Arrows together.

Restless, you boys still have room?

When I was younger & year-round camped the high country in Colorado during the 1960's thru 1980's, the COLD ground in Sept/Oct was not pleasant at night. I recommend an insulating foam pad underneath your sleeping bag whether on the ground or in a hammock (because your weight will compress the bag insulation). Or sleep under a Spruce tree which has a thick accumulation of needles & cone leavings for a bed (I've done that in Jan/Feb when I lived there). Sleeping under a tree or tent also keeps you warmer at night just as a carport keeps frost from car windows. And Flatlanders need to remember to take it EASY physically the 1st few days in the mountains lest the reduced oxygen at altitude (6,000' at Denver or the Springs is plenty high) severely dampen the trip (it actually takes a month to grow more red blood cells to meet the bodies' oxygen needs).

Sure thing sdbow come on

I hunt Elk like I do Turkeys here in Arkansas and just walk and get in shape before I go. Learn to read a topo and know where you are at all times and make sure someone else doe's too. I have been there 13 times but I always hunt the San Juans.

I've got to pick up a couple of things myself. A new nylon-sil tarp is one and some tyvex to make a footprint for my tent and bivy bag is another.Still not really committed to the bow/arrow combo I wanna use but I'm working on it.I did buy some new Danners and am getting them broke in.Can hardly wait.

Cardinal is spot on about the processing. Always did my own, and boning out the meat is the only way when you have to carry it out. Quartering means you are also packing bones and hide..., Why ? im just carrying what im gonna eat, plus the rack.

Wow me and the wife didn't draw what should of been gimme tags so y'all might see us

Bob. I would just love to see you get your elk with that Brack! I broke my wrist two weeks ago and had to have emergency surgery to install a plate and 2 screws in my bow arm. I am hoping that I will be good to hunt this fall. If so and if there is room, would love to join this hunt if there is room for another?

Always room y'all come on.

Will anyone from the Kansas City area being going on the hunt? I am very interested, but I have never done a wilderness type hunt.

Ricky Olathe, KS

Barry - sorry to hear about your wrist. Hoping it heals well and looking forward to seeing you on the hunt.

The Brack shoots smooth, that's for sure.

Heres an outline of the plan, We will set up a "base camp" at the Stone Cellar Camp Ground and I or we will be making one or two day(over night) trips into the Wilderness Area, or will be making single day trips into the hunting area, it will be up to you as to what you would like to do, this is unguided and it will be your skill level that should guide you as to what you want to do. If someone want to venture into the hills with me thats fine but this is a big place with lots of room to roam around and staying at the camp ground allows for hunting both sides of Sheep mountain with ease, if you want to stay in camp and poke the fire thats fine too, this is all over the counter tags and anyone that wants to come is more than welcome regardless of skill level as long as your able to feed yourself, I have posted the dates that I will be there but come and go as you will, if you leave me some firewood all the better.

Geez restless. Now that I looked up the exact location that's my old stomping grounds. I know that area well. My uncle cowboy'd in villa grove. I just happen to know the sheriff in saguache county. May have to borrow a horse or two.

Aaron

Then you are with me I call dibbs

I was just checking the season dates for elk and it looks like we're 'gonna be sharing the woods with muzzleloader hunters,does this mean that we have to wear blaze orange?

Bother with reading Colorado's Hunting regulations if you will be hunting there. You can find a quick-link for State DOW's on the right-hand side of your Bowsite main page, or do a web search via Google for Colorado hunting regulations. Read the fishing regs, too, because if you do fill your tag early you may want to also do some trout fishing in the high country; nothing beats fresh stream Brookies or lake Rainbows stuffed with fresh stream-side Watercress and grilled over hot coals on a willow stick like a hotdog and stream levels are at their lowest in the Fall making fishing great.

Easy & delicious Brook trout meal: Leave the fish head on & slice open the belly, removing the entrails with a scrape of your thumbnail. Rinse in the water you caught it from. Slip a willow stick (cut from stream-side) thru the mouth and anchor in the tail meat. Stuff a wad of Watercress under the stick in the belly cavity & roast over the coals, the fish sides will open up flat when done. The Watercress seasons the fish with a pepper & lemon flavor, but I toss the Watercress in the fire once cooked.

No you don't have too wear blaze orange, but me and the wife both wear a good size swath of blaze orange on our packs. I figure if the muzzle loaders are in front of me I will see there's and if they are behind me they will see mine.

And one of the best trout baits you can use in the fall are the San Juan red worms found underneath stream-edge stones if you are quick (worms duck out of sight fast when stone is disturbed). Oh how I miss that area.

Thanks Cardinal,I plan on taking a 4wt pack rod and I've used the fake San Juan worms here in Mo. to take trout.Are there any hoppers or ants left Co.in late Sept?

That time of year in the high country of the San Juans in the Weminuche (do not pronounce the last E) Wilderness up close to the Continental Divide (where the elk also will be that time of year) I was using dry flys (elk hair caddis or light Cahills in small size (14 or smaller) that mimic the Fall hatches or the real worms (you only need one per trout & can catch a worm after a few tries turning over rocks with one hand & grabbing the worm with the other hand). A Colorado King fly was also successful & those can be purchased in Colorado at any sporting goods store while you are there; the locals use 'em. In my experience the trout were zeroed in on the hatch but would always take those worms wriggling on the bottom. If you have never heard a bull elk bugle up close in deep dark wooded canyons, you are in for a scary treat! Much further away their bugling sounds like someone dropped their pots & pans down the canyon wall as the sound echoes. BTW, it can be windy in the open meadows up high & I used a #7 line for longer casts in such conditions, but for small streams in the woods or along lake shores where the trout cruise by most any will do. You are gong to have fun if you are mindful of the effort expended at 1st due to the lowered oxygen at high altitude.

When we Bass-fished my Dads's Grandfather's farm in the flatlands of Kansas during the Fall, the hoppers were big & thick in the pasture and we'd fill a mayonaise jar in no time, catching them with our hands. While I don't recall seeing lots of 'em in Colorado like at home (wasn't searching for them either), there should be some I'd think.

No-one has posted for awhile,just wondering who's still in.I'll be going out a couple of days early to get acclimated to the altitude and set up camp. Dan

Still a go from SC. Will get there the 18th.

I doubt we will be down. I know you guys from out of state will think I'm lame but we just don't like to travel that far, lol.

Getting Close Who's in?

Can people still join? I've been planing on going elk hunting for the past few years and it's time to stop planing and go. Would be nice to meet some new folks.

sure thing Tody where are you from?

So far so good for me!

I would be driving from IL.

I was just sitting here thinking about this hunt and thought I'd share my bow and arrow choices with you.Primary bow is a 66" 50# @ 30" 21st Century Nova longbow.Backup bow is a 62" 48# @ 30" Hummingbird recurve.Arrows will be 2018's with 165gr Bodkin 3-blade heads for the longbow and 2117's with 200gr. Woodsman heads for the recurve.Being the gear friek that I am, I'm just curious about some of your outfits so list them if you want. Also, it might not be a bad idea to start making a list of items we will all need just so nothing gets left out. Dan

You probably should start a new thread for each of those. This one is getting kind of long!

I'll be useing a 2014 Kodiak and a Green stripe Custom Kodiak, Cedar Arrows and Greenie Bear Broadheads.

I haven't surfed topics on Leatherwall for quite a while, happened on this thread today and it really got me thinking: Restless - are you loaded up with guys or is there still room for one more? I hunted Zirkel last fall for my first elk hunt and I'd really like to hunt with some experienced hunters. I'd be driving from Illinois and could give someone a ride if needed.

Tody - I'm from northern Illinois and could use a rider if it's a good fit. Might help me commit to going.

Black widow PSAX, gold tips and Magnus heads.

This thread is making me homesick!

Definitely take a fishing rod! Either a flyrod or ultralight spinning rod will do. Keep the brookies, release any native cutts. Little gold spinners work well in the pockets and pools.

I had an uncle pass away recently at age 92 who used to come to Colorado deer hunting. Hunting wasn't usually very good, but he always remembered the time I took him to a hidden little beaver pond to catch some brookies for dinner.

I made the mistake of mentioning this thread to Feathers. Got him to thinking he might just decide to crash your party.

Sorry, guys. My bad.

Come one come all it's a big mountain with lots of room to wander about the best part I feel will be the camaraderie, again I will say this is unguided although I'm sure to want someone to call with me and spike camp and not opposed to a group of two or three.

I'm just hoping there is at least 1 other old slow guy to hunt with .I don't think my flat-lander lungs will be able to feed enough oxygen to my 60 yr old body to keep up with the young guys!

Bluefeather, I'm your man

Works for me restless. Dan

Well I haven't seen this thread up in a while. I put in for vacation and will be leaving the 13th to head down. I will be bringing my Schafer Silvertip, 52# and shooting trad 400's with stingers up front, total weight of 550 grains. Curious as to how many folks will be rolling in to camp and hunt. Looking forward to meeting some LW's from different parts of the country.

I did check the website and $601.00 for any sex tag with fishing license and $451.00 for cow only tag with fishing license. I will bring plenty of flies for everyone to fish with.

Aaron

I'm coming too...and I drew a mule deer tag for the unit as well. Can't wait!

Im in also, just need to look over some of my gear. Get a topo map for the unit and put in my vacation request.

What kind of base camp is everyone using? I bought a small camper but it probably won't be ready to go this year so I'm looking for a good sized tent and folding bed. Dan

I'm bringing a Montana canvas wedge tent and cot. 10x12. May bring a wood stove. I've been there that time of year and it snowed and was 0 at night.

Lots to read in this thread, so i'll just ask for a repost, date and place this meet will be, and is another trad hunter from Kentucky welcome ? I cant say for sure I can make it, as I need a partner to share traveling expenses with.

Unit 68. over the counter, Sept 13ish to Sept28. come if you can. Also about to restart the sign in Thread.

Just wanted to get this back to the top of the page in case others would be interested.

2 of our group dropped out. 2 of us still coming.

It looks to be 5 or 6 of us. I'm really getting excited now that the time is near.

The excitement is getting ahold of me too, I turned down a good fishing trip Thurs 'cause I wanted to go through my camping gear and to be sure everything was in good shape. This next month is going to fly by!

22 days!

I'm in. Leaving Illinois on the 12th arrive the afternoon of the 13th. Question: pick up tags in Gunnison? Shooting a Hummingbird takedown recurve 51# with back-tapered old growth doug fir shafts and Zwicky Eskimos. Tom.

I should be there around the 15th. Have family event that I need to attend over the weekend, plan to have vehicle packed an ready to leave right after.

I'll be staying in Gunnison Friday night and I'll get my tags and groceries there.Taking 2 bows,a 1pc Hummingbird recurve and a 21st Century longbow. Dan

Looks like I will be in camp on the 13th for sure.

One more week,Loading the Truck this weekend. Look for a White Toyota T100 with a Camper Shell and a Bear Archery Sticker on the side, 254-424-1167 is my cell if anyone wants to call or needs more Info.To find the camp ground go to Colorado DOW click on the Atlas search for Stone Cellar Campground.

Looks Like Muzzle loader is the week of 13/21st bring your orange gear

I'm heading out Wed. so I'll be there Fri. I'll be in a green Jeep Wrangler with Mo. tags pulling a utility trailer. See you all there! Dan

OBXArcher, Mark, Good luck and safe hunting to you! I will rub my head to send you good luck. LOL Let me know how it goes. Uncle Jim :)

Can't wait. Started final packing this morning. We will leave wednesday next week and get to camp on Friday. Gonna spend a day at 7000ft to try and aclimate a little. Coming from sea level we don't want to take any chances.

Leaving this coming Sunday, should get to the campgroung by monday night if everything works out. Look for a black Subaru Forested with a cargo carier IL plates.See you all there!

Dumb question, we are driving a 2 wheel drive ford, are we gonna be in trouble ?

I'm told that outfitters bring 16ft trailers down (or up) to the trailhead so you should be fine. I will be in mid day on saturday and have some tow straps so maybe I'll see you on the trail. If you have time my wife would like contact info so she can relay messages if needed, just your wifes name or whatever and a number.

Headed out first thing in the AM, cant believe It's Time already Quick 9 months. Pictures to follow...

One cow down by eight weight

Good job Tom, Sam called me today and told me about it. Were you up that drainage that stopped just short of Sheep Mt?

Nice job guys. Wish I was there!

I just got back from the hunt last night. Had an awesome time! Came home empty handed, but got to spend 8 days in beautiful country with great guys. Even though we had never met each other we all got along great! I couldn't imagine a better bunch of guys to hunt with. There are still a few guys out hunting so hopefully they are successful. I took a lot of video and will try to post it later.

Somebody post a picture please!!

C'mon guys Pictures please !!!!!!

Sorry, I don't have any pics, but will be posting a video in the near future. I know that some of the other guys will have pics to post, but they might not be back until the weekend. It was a great time!

Last one out Tag soup but had a great time, I took a ton of photos and will post up when I get home.

Was a great time, can't wait for next year. Here is a pic of some tasty elk backstrap eightweight did on the fire on one of the rain days.

Colin and Tody, glad to see that you guys made it out safely. Again, it was a pleasure to meet and hunt with all of you! I can attest that those backstraps were good!!! Tody, how did the rest of your hunt go? Did you get on any elk? Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story! Sam

I whole-heartedly agree, a great time was had by all. Couldn't have asked for a better bunch of guys to hunt with. Great hunting, great food, lots of laughs around the campfire. I think some lifelong friendships formed with this group. Lets make it a tradition guys. I'll try to post a pic of that young cow I harvested. Tom

eightweight, is my buddy OBXarcher (Mark) still hunting? Or is he on his way home? Jim :)

If I would have stayed one more day, I would have got to taste those backstraps, man did I miss out! I'm really gratefull to all of you guys for the good time. Even though I wasn't able to do any hunting this time, count me in if you do it again. Happy hunting, Dan

We never made it to the campground. The 2 wheel drive we were in just made us too nervous. We hunted about 5 miles away and had a blast. Saw 12 elk total. Call 5 bulls in, 4 with in bow range. Just could not get a shot. I had a monster 6x6 at 30 yards for 20 minutes. Then he all right back u p the trail he came. Never gave me any shot. On of the best hunts ever. Sorry we missed meeting everyone at the campground.

Mark I am glad you had a good time and you got to see elk. I told you it would be a blast! I will keep in touch. Uncle Jim

Glad you guys had a good time. Hope you kept costs down to a minimum so that you can do it every year or two.

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