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Author Topic: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!  (Read 797 times)

Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #40 on: September 14, 2012, 01:55:00 PM »
God Bless the rancher for being truthful and up front about the situation. He could have kept quiet, let you make the trip, and pocketed your money. Sounds like the type of person you want to deal with. Step back, take a deep breath and get ready for your next opportunity. I'm pulling for your success and looking forward to your future post highlighting your many adventures.  :archer2:
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Offline ChuckC

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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #41 on: September 14, 2012, 06:19:00 PM »
I spent a week up in the "hills" the first week of season.  There was so little water it was scary. Even the reservoirs were mainly dry. However, the dark timber, of which this area has only a little, held some elk.  Of course, I sucked and missed my one good shot.  But it made the trip worthwhile.  I snuck right in on a snoozing bull, up on a ridge top.  The rest. .  really didn't happen did it ?

Dang it.
(should have seen him skeedadle !)
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #42 on: September 14, 2012, 06:34:00 PM »
That's a shame abouit hunting this fall, but sounds like you are getting a pretty good deal.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #43 on: September 14, 2012, 09:04:00 PM »
Well Whip that just sucks, but better a cancelled hunt than one that you go on and see absolutely nothing and no chance to rebook to make up for it. Sounds like your rancher is a great guy. Another good reason for trip insurance !! Good luck on those whitetails.

Just got my Comptons Walk in the Woods today. Larry Hudson had a great story on a Cous Deer hunt.

Best to ya, Ken
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #44 on: September 15, 2012, 08:50:00 AM »
Bummer Joe.

Hope you more than make up for it on the bear hunt and deer hunting camp.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #45 on: September 16, 2012, 09:39:00 AM »
Sorry to hear that Joe. It was the opposite here with heavy monsoons this year. Everything was spread out with all the water.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #46 on: September 16, 2012, 02:31:00 PM »
Boy oh boy, tell me about 'dry'. I have hunted 11 days for elk, and have seen very little fresh sign, even in areas where there are creeks. This morning I found what should have been a wallow, that was basically some muddy dirt. I checked the forecast upon getting home, and our rain chances are zero percent for the next 10 days. Throw the warm weather and forest fires into the mix, and it doesn't bode well for elk hunting right now (although Ferret seems to lead a charmed life when it comes to elk). Be glad the rancher let you opt out this year, as next year almost has to be better.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #47 on: September 16, 2012, 04:49:00 PM »
That hurts!
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #48 on: September 16, 2012, 10:24:00 PM »
Wow just read this...so sorry as I know how much you look forward to elk hunting!
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #49 on: September 17, 2012, 11:10:00 AM »
Whip - check the Colorado DNR website, they have a refund application that's pretty easy and straight-forward. You just have to return the unused license (not sure about the timeline) but my father-in-law was to go with us and due to health issues, was unable. I called the DNR and they told me just submit the form, mail the license and they'd shoot him a refund. They were extremely accomodiating.

Hopefully it's not too late.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #50 on: September 17, 2012, 12:25:00 PM »
I just returned from my 3rd weekend of backpack elk hunting here in Colorado.  I've only seen 5 bulls and 6 cows and no bugling in my area so far.  Normally I would have been into 30-50 elk at this time in the season.  Seems like the hot, dry summer has really affected the rut.  Last summer was also very hot and dry (though not as bad as this year) and the rut was delayed about 3 weeks.  I expect the same to happen this season and so far that is the case.  I'm hoping this coming weekend will be cooler, wetter and more productive.
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Offline Greg Szalewski

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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #51 on: September 17, 2012, 01:11:00 PM »
Just saw this Joe and was really close to feeling sorry for you but caught myself just in time. But, I tell you what. I will lift that penalty I slapped on you for shooting all those lopes with your new Stykbow. Get out there and shoot a bear with it.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #52 on: September 17, 2012, 06:38:00 PM »
Gee, thanks Greg.
I think....    :smileystooges:  

So far the bear hunt is tough.  Came up to the cabin to check baits again today.  Only 1 of 4 hit in the past 4 days.  I had seen a real nice bear on one bait last week, but he didn't come in.  Went there today and a logging crew had moved in and started clear cutting.    Cross that one off the list.

Anybody feeling sorry for me now?  

Oh yeah, that's right.  Here I am posting from a treestand while the rest of you worked all day.

Never mind....    :bigsmyl:
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #53 on: September 18, 2012, 10:47:00 AM »
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Anybody feeling sorry for me now?  

Oh yeah, that's right.  Here I am posting from a treestand while the rest of you worked all day.

Never mind....     :bigsmyl:  
Nope.. A little envious perhaps as I'm here at home rather than checking baits and hunting.Our bears here are really putting the feed bag on Joe so hopefully your baits will start heating up   :thumbsup:
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #54 on: September 18, 2012, 09:43:00 PM »
When(if) I grow up I want to be just like Joe.   :bigsmyl:
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #55 on: September 18, 2012, 11:00:00 PM »
Tough luck.  it would be a hard go when it's dry. I was out in the hills in Alberta this weekend and the duff is as dry as a popcorn f@rt. Saw nothing where I usually see at least a few.

That outfitter is a class act for saving you wasting time.  Perhaps a bear under your tree will drown your sorrows.  On the bright side you will be that much more jacked up for next year.
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Re: Elk Hunt Cancelled!!
« Reply #56 on: September 18, 2012, 11:19:00 PM »
Joe,

I feel for you bud! The build up is such a cool part of the hunt and then to have it all be put on hold is seriously anticlimatic.

Hey PM me sometime as I would like to seriously talk to you about next fall.

Chris
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