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09-24-2007, 07:16 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Lafayette, OR USA
Posts: 8,030
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Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
That's what we call the late cow/deer hunts, when you don't connect during the "real" season. 
I didn't have much opportunity to elk hunt here after my Nevada trip, the family wasn't keen on me being away from the house. I blew my one opportunity at a calf standing broadside at 33 yards...I guessed 45 yards, and it was much steeper downhill than I thought; airmailed the arrow right over the top of it. Felt pretty stupid, after my Robin Hood-like exploits in NV.
Didn't have an archery deer tag, planning on taking the kids on a weekend-long hunting trip to my old private ranch stomping grounds on the south coast for a rifle hunt near the end of October.
Who else will be working the wet brush the late season?
TR
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09-24-2007, 07:23 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Bend Oregon
Posts: 731
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
o-fer for me.
cmon late season.
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09-24-2007, 07:34 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: mcminnville area
Posts: 7,946
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
when shooting downhill I always aim at their feet. Works for me.
I too will be hunting the late season for elk, one of my step sons will be with me looking for his deer.
I only seen 6 elk this hunting season total. 1 nice 6pt bull and the rest were cows at different times.
They were not in their usual areas.
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09-24-2007, 07:49 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,853
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Because of my work load and tuna and halibut I didn't get a chance to hunt much this first season so I'll be out there. The days I did get to hunt left me feeling like a winner, aint no looser bracket in my heart.
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09-24-2007, 08:35 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 3,032
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
As from the poll post, I didn't hunt early.
I may hunt late depending on how waterfowling turns out.
I might be tempted to hunt blacktail in the rut, but since I've never killed, or packed an elk. I don't know if I want to attempt getting one out by myself during late season conditions on the westside.
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09-24-2007, 08:42 AM
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Cutthroat
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 36
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
0 for me, i did learn some lessons tho, like have an arrow knocked when you hit the cow call. sittin by the truck is a good spot for the big buck that i spent all day trackin.
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09-24-2007, 10:49 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 855
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Big old goose egg for me too.
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09-24-2007, 11:04 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 308
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Tried hard, came close, waitin' for November 17 
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09-24-2007, 12:18 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gaston Or.
Posts: 1,598
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Out of my way!!!!!! I'm going (back) in!!!!! BH
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09-24-2007, 12:22 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Aloha
Posts: 995
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Hopefully I will be able to get back out there for the late season. I would rather call it the "Patient archer bracket". 
Scuba
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09-24-2007, 02:37 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW
Posts: 3,153
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Oregon ... I'll be back
Washington ... no more passing :smile: the cows in the freezer and the relief of having some elk meat this year will work much nicer than putting out a contract to have the old lady's mouth duct taped shut.
By the way, if you know my wife and you tell her I posted this I will deny it  p
Smiling John on the BBQ
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Last edited by jnicholson; 09-24-2007 at 02:40 PM.
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09-24-2007, 02:42 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Tigard, Oregon
Posts: 578
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Not me 
I bagged my cow on our last hunt day just so I didn't have to hunt in the rain again this year :grin:
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09-24-2007, 02:44 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW
Posts: 3,153
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
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Originally Posted by fhs willamette
Not me
I bagged my cow on our last hunt day just so I didn't have to hunt in the rain again this year :grin:
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see it can happen .... I'll wait till the last day and then shoot a cow .... lucky and good for you!
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09-24-2007, 04:26 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bend
Posts: 1,426
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
I got schooled this year during early season, so I will be out late season also.
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09-24-2007, 07:59 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,392
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
I'll be out for late season, although probably not that hard. Thanks to a couple of Montana tags (and a well placed shot by my brother), I'm good to go as far as meat is concerned this year.
My buddy from Montana has a deer tag here, so we'll be tryin' to score on a blacktail, rattled in for him. If an opportunity presents itself on one of those hunts, then I'll probably take it.
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09-24-2007, 08:58 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Redmond Oregon
Posts: 1,141
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Yep, I have to lick a few wounds but I will be back out there come november.
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09-24-2007, 08:59 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Troutdale
Posts: 7,374
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Well With any luck I'll have a new wall tent with a nice hot stove in there and I'll be hunting the late season. Im getting the hot water tank on the side of the wood stove so I can make hot coco and hot cider with a touch of brandy. I'll keep it about 78 to 80 degrees in there. so after the days hunt your all invited to share a cup and play some texas hold um! ( my favorite part of the late season)  Oh Yea I'll try and shoot a cow as well.
Hows that song go Its the second archery elk season and all the guys are here, we havent shot an elk yeat but we sure have drank some beer. the only time we leave the camp is when we go for beer. Its the second season elk camp . its my favorite time of year! ><><><>< LOL
Last edited by gottafish; 09-24-2007 at 09:02 PM.
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09-24-2007, 09:36 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oregon City
Posts: 1,816
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
My step son has a Willy tag and a general bow tag, so if he gets one with the Willy, I might break away and hunt for a cow in the late season. I have a bruised ego after trying to get an elk for the second time.
You definately need to know a herd, their movements, and focus on one area from what I can tell.
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09-24-2007, 09:40 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,054
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
I actually prefer the late season...The only thing as much fun as bugling bulls is elk tracks in the fresh snow..
Game ON!!!
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09-24-2007, 10:11 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Troutdale
Posts: 7,374
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
Quote:
Originally Posted by Santiam338
I actually prefer the late season...The only thing as much fun as bugling bulls is elk tracks in the fresh snow..
Game ON!!!
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I gotta agree Im looking forward to it way more than the early hunt. I love hunting in the snow it reminds me of hunting back In Michigan.
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09-25-2007, 10:10 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 330
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
No sucess for me yet this year...at least as far as shots or meat on the ground. I have a great time anytime that I am out in the woods...either alone or with hunting buddies.
I really only had one serious weekend (over at Murderers Creek) which was a great time as I have spent too much "family" time this year.
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09-25-2007, 07:20 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Forest Grove
Posts: 4,356
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Re: Archers...who's hunting in the "loosers bracket"
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