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Author Topic: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II  (Read 581 times)

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Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« on: September 22, 2011, 10:29:00 AM »
Well, I gave it away in the title, busted once again.  

Part one is here:  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=108200;p=1#000000

My lovely wife allowed me a couple more days up in elk country so I headed up to find a seemingly empty mountain, devoid of elk.  Rule number one of successful hunting is hunt where to animals are.  I essentially had an evening, a full day and a morning before I had to be headed back to town.  I did nearly get a shot at a mulie doe (I am getting more and more amazed at not seeing, in the seven years I have been hunting this mountain I have yet to see ANY mule deer buck...), and I did peg a spruce grouse.  

At any rate, the scenery is great.  I discovered a couple more springs on the mountain as well.

Next year I'll be more fit, shooting straighter, more knowledgeable and harder of mind.

Its a bit hard to see, taken through my 10X binos at an unknown zoom on the camera, but there's a deer there for sure... right below Seclusion Spring, high on Notellum Mountain.
 

Zoomed even closer...
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 10:30:00 AM »
The skies were much clearer this time.
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 10:31:00 AM »
All the while, you have to stop and notice the small blessings as well.  The aspens were just starting to change.
 

And the wildflowers were still out.  
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 10:32:00 AM »
Hero shot, minus the animal:
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011, 10:34:00 AM »
Some mid day gear shots while I rested and ate lunch.
 
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2011, 10:36:00 AM »
Scenery, scenery, blah, blah.... Just kidding, I love this place!  For someone who hasn't experienced big, wild places like this, it is difficult to convey the expanse and grandeur.  
 
 
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 10:38:00 AM »
Bull elk mane hair on a rub.  The camera would not focus on the hair no matter what setting I used.
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011, 10:40:00 AM »
And down below in the sage flats:
 
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011, 10:43:00 AM »
Still working on uploading my video journals... I have tried photobucket, vimeo and youtube and they are all taking way to long.  I think it's my internet connection, but I'll get them up sooner or later.  

Thanks for taking the journey with me, I look forward to a winter of reminiscing and rehashing and learning from my mistakes so next year is more successful in terms of meat.  

Now, on to my local deer specific season....
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2011, 10:52:00 AM »
Enjoyed your photos!  You really have some great country for hunting.  Thanks for sharing!

Bernie Bjorklund

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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2011, 11:25:00 AM »
Great pics! Any late season elk for you?
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
Went out west for Elk the first time this year.....no Elk but,   :thumbsup:   great time and beautiful country.....thanks for sharing!!
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2011, 12:02:00 PM »
Great photos!
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2011, 12:08:00 PM »
Thats Tag Soup, stew has meat in it.  :biglaugh:  

Very nice its been a long time sence ive been in country like that thanks for the photos.
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2011, 12:30:00 PM »
Sorry about the tag soup, but thanks for posting the pictures.
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2011, 01:11:00 PM »
I hope to not join the 'no elk' club; heading back up the mountain tomorrow for a few days. Dang elk read the regs, I feel sure.
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2011, 01:20:00 PM »
Thanks guys.  No late season for me.  The Sawtooth "A" tag used to have a late season rifle (or was it any weapon?) cow tag, but they did away with it.  I think that's why I have been seeing bigger bulls the last couple years, but at any rate, my season is effectively over as I won't make it back up before the 30th.
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2011, 01:35:00 PM »
Awesome pics of the country,I'm also enjoying a little Humble Pie with my tag soup this year, Maybe next year! Thanks for sharing!
Steve
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2011, 06:43:00 PM »
Really dislike the taste that tag soup leaves in your mouth!

Great pics! Looks like you had the benefits of beautiful scenery anyway.
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Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2011, 09:07:00 PM »
Thanks for sharin' the hunt and the photos!

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