Well it's almost that time again.....1st Season Elk

Hunt'nFish · 10-12-2007, 08:00 AM

Well it's that time of year again.
Yep gettin excited. I was a bit bummed about this year's elk season back in Aug & Sept with certain goings on in our hunting area. But we've come to peice with it and formulated new plans, after all the hunt must go on. It's what we do us elk hunters. neither rain, nor sleet & snow, or a little thing like a forest fire shall deter us. Not even a wedding!

Yep, Dad is getting re-married the weekend before the hunt and called to say, "after the wedding you know where the truck, trailer and pack bags are. I'll ride in an join you and your brother a few days late".

SO... I guess that means I get a promotion in the packer dept. A little intimidated but years of doing it over & over has me feeling confident. Time to let the ol'man relax for once. After all, he'll have other things on his mind.

Nothing special for tags...just meat tags. But it doesn't matter, it's not really why we do it year after year. Just a father and his sons doing what they've always done......spend some quality time together in the one place we all love....the mountains.

So good luck to all this season, I know we're gonna have a good time......we always do.
Hunt'nFish

baltz526 · 10-12-2007, 08:06 AM

i'm packed and out of here for two weeks starting sunday.

flyin chrome · 10-12-2007, 08:14 AM

Good luck over there. There are still plenty of elk in the area I think you are headed to. I have some friends that Archery hunted over there the last week of season. They had little problem getting into ELK!!! I'm sure you'll have a great time and the pack sounds like a lot of fun. I'm guessing where you might be headed and it is a great spot.
Good luck and I look forward to a report,
Gil

Hunt'nFish · 10-16-2007, 08:53 AM

8 days and counting. Clothes & camo washed and ready to pack.
Sharpened knives & the hatchet last night. Going through the hunt pack and preparing bed roll tonight.

Note to self:
Pick up new LED head lamp, extra AA, replace dry kool-aid & power bars in pack, pickup whiskey, smokes and a couple fresh lighters.

Remember collapsible waterjug brother asked about.
Hummm, Pillow....don't forget pillow.

Tag, rifle, ammo....ok I'm good to go.
opps, riding slicker....might need that.:blush:....ok NOW I'm good to go.

Hunt'nFish

ehunter · 10-16-2007, 09:19 AM

Good luck Mike the getting ready to me is always almost as much fun, as the hunt the hard part is packing up to come home...I never want to leave camp..

Rank Amateur · 10-16-2007, 09:27 AM

Good luck Mike, did you check your bolt?????

Hunt'nFish · 10-16-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rank Amateur

Good luck Mike, did you check your bolt?????

Dale, Ha, ha...another advantage to shooting a SS Browning...HUH?
Lloyd, brother has given me orders to lighten up my gear a bit. He laughs every year when I unroll my bed roll and inside there 2 sleeping bags, an air mattress, a pillow, my bi-pod & sling, a carton of smokes, 2 sets of hydro fleece, my .45 & gun belt, and an extra pair of boots w/ a 5th of hooch stuck in each boot.

Then I walk over and toss him HIS set of saddle bags! (which about knock him over)

Hunt'nFish

ehunter · 10-16-2007, 11:46 AM

This will be the year you will be able to say you told me to leave it at home

Then I would pull it out

That is what makes it fun hunting with family ok now you got me worked up can't wait to hear the stories

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Originally Posted by Hunt'nFish

Dale, Ha, ha...another advantage to shooting a SS Browning...HUH?
Lloyd, brother has given me orders to lighten up my gear a bit. He laughs every year when I unroll my bed roll and inside there 2 sleeping bags, an air mattress, a pillow, my bi-pod & sling, a carton of smokes, 2 sets of hydro fleece, my .45 & gun belt, and an extra pair of boots w/ a 5th of hooch stuck in each boot.

Then I walk over and toss him HIS set of saddle bags! (which about knock him over)

Hunt'nFish

flyin chrome · 10-16-2007, 12:07 PM

Good Luck Mike,
Sounds like fun! Look forward to your story and hopefully a pic or two.

brianschnoor · 10-16-2007, 01:35 PM

Getting a little excited myself....I'm headed to NE Oregon next week for a bull hunt in Pine Creek! This is my first post on this site.....I really enjoy hunting just like the rest!! Good luck - Brian

Rubber Robin · 10-16-2007, 03:38 PM

I'm pumped! We are headed to the Starkey unit next week.
I've got everything about 1/2 packed right now.

Can't wait to smell that campfire and get back to elk country.

I hope my group has the firewood covered by the time I get there.

Sea Jypzee · 10-17-2007, 06:37 AM

Good luck Mike, and all else heading over soon.
Sounds like ya should have an awesome time. Being with family in camp is what it's all about.

bigjake_888 · 10-17-2007, 08:02 PM

Eve before departing.......

lentz · 10-17-2007, 09:32 PM

I've been getting things ready for months now, mainly myself!!! Been hitting the stair climber, stationary bike and tread mill very heavy as of late. Everything else is falling into place. We won't leave untill tuesday afternoon. It only takes us a little over an hour and we will be in hunters heaven. Good luck to all of you!!!

lake creek charlie · 10-18-2007, 05:11 AM

Heading for starkey for the first time myself, with my son and grandson. Leaving monday morning......

No Wishin Just Fishin · 10-18-2007, 05:17 AM

Not much to pack. Headed for the Hunting Cabin. Our season opens sat am. Near Sisters

Hunt'nFish · 10-19-2007, 09:27 AM

Good Luck to all!
See ya.....I'm outta here.

Hunt'nFish

Blackbeardown · 10-19-2007, 09:43 AM

Stop by if you get a chance.

JIMBOUY · 10-19-2007, 11:09 AM

4 hours of work left & off to Starkey!! Some of the camp had to call me today and let me know they were going by the house on their way up!

10 days of paradise!!

hairied hookster · 10-19-2007, 08:43 PM

Hopefully heading to Dalles Watershed on Tues.Need to pack Monday if I get the OK to go from wife. Hunt runs 24-28. Daughter expecting our first grandson on the 25th.He better show up pretty soon or no hunt for grampa.Haven't even bought tag yet, just in case of a "no-go".Oh well, only took 4 pref points for the tag................3 waiting days left.Good hunting all-Bruce H
We need a praying smilie.

lake creek charlie · 10-19-2007, 10:57 PM

My boy did the same thing to me, but luckily gavin was born sept 22, so we still got to go deer hunting!!!! Dont forget that they dont sell those tags after the season opens......

SILVERSINK · 10-20-2007, 01:07 AM

Jimbouy---- its 0200 and we are about on our way. We will honk on our way by. dont be tooo late,the snow is flying .seeya . Good luck everyone