Bowhunting!

['Ike' @ HM]

Just checking on you guys! Aside form 'Ed'

who else is going to hunt the Archery season and are you READY???

Not much longer!

 

[wmidbrook]

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...and are you READY???[/b]

I'll never be fully ready but I will be confident in less than 3 months!!!

I'll be shooting Mt. Shasta Bowmen's archery course this weekend!!!!

I love it up there!!! And I found it by accident while I was up there my first time....truly miraculous...

 

[paulc]

Yes, i have a bull tag for unit 34 in NM.

No, I am not ready. But i am gonna start shooting.

 

[eddiehsf]

Unit 17 in New Mexico Sept 19-24

I will do my best, good luck to all

eddiehsf

 

[Huntnup]

Ike,

A-16 for me. I have some work before I am ready. Still tweeking the bow and I Need to get ready for those tall Mts.

Huntnup

 

[stv]

leavin' for montana sept. 1st

 

[rockdaddy]

I'll be heading to Arizona around Flagstaff PROVIDING I draw a tag

If not,

I'll be going the A31 & A22 route which isn't all that bad. I at least get to get out Saturdays and Sundays and enjoy.

 

[Stryder]

I'm headed to unit 74 in Colorado with a few buddies for the second week of september. Can't wait, my first archery elk hunt!!!

 

[easymoney]

Since I got skunked on premium draws, I am AO in state and archery in out out of state...
Good luck to those who pulled good tags...

 

[treekiller]

Hey Ike......

Well, I suppose I'll just stay in Oregon and hunt some elk this year. Of course, that's what I do every year!

Been seeing several elk herds every week while going to work in the mornings. Last week we saw one herd with 25+ cows and calves, and two days later saw a herd of around 20 cows and calves. LOTS of calves this summer!

Half the elk have been calves, so the local population appears to be doubling this year.

Saw a small herd of branch bulls the week before, so they're not too far away.

Less than two months until the fun begins!

TK

 

[Santiam]

Central Cascades here in Oregon for me...No time off from work this year so will just be hunting the weekends for the locals...

Ike,

What are YOUR plans??

Inquiring minds want to know

 

[bare_slayer]

Got my sights on a 8 x 8 we spotted last year.............Our season starts first week of Sept. and I cant wait.

 

[Orso]

Santiam, I believe I recognize you from a couple of other places... Most recently a discussion on packing with goats...Yes? Glad to have you here, this is a great site and I know your input and thoughts will only better JHO. Welcome Aboard!!

Back to topic - I'll be hunting the Tex Creek Area of Idaho. 9000 acres with me, my buddy and his family. I'll mostly be hunting it alone (10days) with my buddy calling for me on the weekends. Bow only!!! My new Dryad Wind Talker Long Bow (64" 58lbs at 28") with about a 600 grain arra will be my weapon of choice. I've been exercising but I really need to step it up!!

Good luck to all.

 

[azbiggame]

Yes,I'm READY,

but N.D.O.W.might suggest I wait for the "Opener".This Aug 27th in Unit 231,for Bull Elk.
Just returned from a 3 day Scouting Trip to unit,and Yes "Honeyhole"had not been Discovered

by anyone in last 2 Seasons

Set up blind on "Wallow" and left.Later in day from above canyon,where blind is,glassed 3 Bulls,Returned 2 days later at Pre-Dawn and to MY surprised Glassed up 17 Bull Elk in one group,YES ---17 !!!

Also 3 more BULLS at head end of Canyon where blind is waiting,a total of 20 mature Bulls by 7 a.m. on Sun.Left area ---- Yes I'm READY FOR THE Opener

 

[BOWUNTR]

Sweet news AZ. Sounds like you have it dialed in. Good luck. Hope to have the same luck. I'll be scouting my area this weekend. Ed F

 

[Hoback Hunter]

Still have 2 months before the opener out here, but have been drawing a bow almost every day. It's a loaner, but should do well enough to stick an elk. I have a great honeyhole above the house, not even 2 miles hike. The bulls aren't huge in this herd, but there's a few respectable 6x6 running around, and I am gonna give em hell... probably need to start scouting soon.

Been reading the thread on what kind of bow people shoot and I think I will buy stock in Mathews if they ever go public! At the very least, I'l make sure I spend some time with one before I make the big purchase.

 

['Ike']

I have no plans as of yet Santiam........A buddy wants to go to Idaho, not sure of that one!

 

[BuckFinder]

Hitting the local A zone this weekend after blacktails. Out of state OTC for elk and mule deer. Good luck to everyone who is heading out this weekend. The forecast looks great!

 

[forkehornreggie]

36a for me in Idaho. Last year we waited for mid sept but this year we'll be there for the opener sept 1. But, A-zone this weekend. Piggies and Bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Santiam]

Hey Ike,

I hope you get something figured out...

Orso,

I have noticed a lot of the same people on several of the same sites I visit,including you....I find that like people think alike and end up at the same places...LOL

Good luck this year...