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Offline Pepper

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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #140 on: September 06, 2011, 11:27:00 AM »
What a great trip, thank you for sharing.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #141 on: September 06, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
Nicely done, great story-telling with supporting photos.  Very interesting, hope that you guys return next year and build upon this experience.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #142 on: September 06, 2011, 01:25:00 PM »
Awesome thread and pictures ... really a good retelling of what is a classic elk hunt! With most archery elk harvest statistics at not much over 10% there are obviously many more guys out there experiencing the type of hunt you had then those bringing home 300"+ bulls.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #143 on: September 06, 2011, 04:47:00 PM »
Great read and the pics make me yern for the mountains once again.  Can't wait to make that trip once again.

Mike
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #144 on: September 06, 2011, 06:34:00 PM »
Great stuff guys!
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #145 on: September 06, 2011, 06:49:00 PM »
:clapper:Thanks Guys! I really enjoyed that!   :thumbsup:    :archer:
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #146 on: September 06, 2011, 07:01:00 PM »
Awesome adventure, some of my most memorable hunts ended with no animals taken, that is why success is so sweet.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #147 on: September 06, 2011, 07:31:00 PM »
Great stuff !!!
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #148 on: September 06, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »
Looks like a great time Charlie,glad you guys had a good time.I'm glad I caught this before it buried.I been a stranger here the past couple months.Remodeling the house will do that.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #149 on: September 06, 2011, 09:33:00 PM »
Thanks for taking the time to share all those great pics....beautiful scenery.

Sorry if I missed it....tell me about the black bow please.

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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #150 on: September 06, 2011, 09:45:00 PM »
Terry, That's Charlies Big River. 68", I think it's 49# @ 28 and it has an all phenolic riser. It is a real sweet shooter. I think I'm 3rd on the list if he ever wants to get rid of it....lol!
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #151 on: September 06, 2011, 10:11:00 PM »
Terry,

That is a Big River Long Bow. It is made by John McDonald in WI. Very Near where I grew up. the only way to contact him is by phone call as he doesn't advertise or have the use of computers. I believe he is 83 or 84 and builds bows out of his passion for it.

Visiting him in his shop was truly a blessing as was his story of the nub buck he killed on his wall. I hope to make it back home for another visit in the next few years.

As Ron Stated, It's 68" but its 47@28".  It's 50lbs at my draw.

It is an all phenolic riser with bamboo limbs, painted black.  I love John's Bow's and saw a guy 3.5 hours to my east offered it up for trade.  I jumped fast and bought it not regretting it. Thanks Jwingman I hope your farm implements work out for you.

As Ron also stated he is on the long list of interested parties if I ever Die!   :readit:  

When I make it to Georgia again, I will bring it with me. If we meet, you are more than welcome to carry it for the duration of my trip.

I hope to get down (Atlanta) next summer when my wife's sister has her baby. If I am lucky I will squeeze in a quick hog hunt in the process.

Regards,

Charlie Janssen
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #152 on: September 06, 2011, 10:26:00 PM »
47#, 49#....I was close!!   :biglaugh:
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #153 on: September 06, 2011, 10:26:00 PM »
Very cool! I hope to make a trip much like that one day.

Thanks for letting me take this trip with you guys.

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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #154 on: September 06, 2011, 11:10:00 PM »
Charlie, Love all the Pics and the great Tread. Sounds like you and Ron had a great trip. Thanks for the look into your hunt.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #155 on: September 07, 2011, 11:06:00 AM »
That was awesome brother.....just what I needed!
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #156 on: September 07, 2011, 11:35:00 AM »
Joe, Good to see you Brother, I've been hoping you were OK.
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #157 on: September 07, 2011, 12:08:00 PM »
What a great read, and fantastic pictures!  

Looks like another couple of victims have fallen to elk fever.  Things will never be the same for you now when September rolls around.  It is well documented that it is incurable. You will be overcome with a churning in your stomach and a pull so strong to head toward the west that you will not be able to resist.  The only cure for this afliction is to spend time in the Rockies!
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #158 on: September 07, 2011, 01:10:00 PM »
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Re: Back From CO. (pic heavy)
« Reply #159 on: September 07, 2011, 03:03:00 PM »
Jalepeno popper on the camp fire    :thumbsup:  are you serious???? I want to go on a hunt with you Charlie. I won't even bring my bow.

Looking good, I can smell the fresh mountain air once again just looking through your picts.
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