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Author Topic: Elk hunting Plans for 2012  (Read 1551 times)

Online joe ashton

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
I'll be applying for my favorite but I'll be getting a preference point this year... So I'll hunting elk in an over the counter unit.  Hope to get a week off to do so.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2011, 07:37:00 PM »
If God is willing I will be heading back to my place in southwest CO.  It will be my 47th consecutive year as a nonresident.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2011, 08:05:00 PM »
Yep I am always thinking about next elk season even though this season doesn't end until after Dec. 15th here.

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #23 on: December 13, 2011, 08:11:00 PM »
UT is more than likely but the draws haven't started yet.

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #24 on: December 13, 2011, 08:39:00 PM »
Hoping for Colorado, will be my first time, I'll probably end up getting lost, just kidding, I hope!

Got my light weight camping gear ready, hope to do a bivy hunt, we'll see how it starts to work out as the season gets closer.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #25 on: December 13, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »
I plan on hunting close to home this season on my days off. I won't have that much time this year but I'm lucky to have elk close. Good luck on your hunt.

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #26 on: December 13, 2011, 09:15:00 PM »
Going to Colorado 2012 with my brother and maybe a few friends,OTC CAN"T WAIT! Be here befour you kn ow it.

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #27 on: December 13, 2011, 09:21:00 PM »
My son, my brother and myself will be going this year, won't know where for sure until we get some scouting done. Planning a pack in trip with the agreement that as soon as one of gets one on the ground everyones hunt is over until we get it out. We know where they hang out but it's just hell to get them out. But hey that's elk hunting, right?

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #28 on: December 13, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »
Somewhere in Colorado,undecided as to where,since I used all my preference points this season.

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #29 on: December 14, 2011, 12:58:00 AM »
seasons still open till the 24th so havent started planing much for next season...

will be here in idaho again as it will be my 46th season...hope the wolves save me one!!!

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2011, 01:36:00 AM »
Montana most likely. Love that combo elk/deer tag that lasts all season.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2011, 08:26:00 AM »
I am happy to say I am going back to Wyoming, but I need to give you guys the whole story.
 I cancelled an elk hunt last year. My wife was diagnosed with one of the female cancers. She has kicked the cancer after a tumultous year of chemo, radiation and then more chemo. The outfitter called to see how she was doing and we were talking about elk and traditional. I said it would be nice for Sue (wife) to enjoy the horse riding, fishing and elk camp without being in on the kill. He said to congratulate her on kicking cancer's butt, he would waive the fee for her accompanying me as a non-hunting companion. He is a first class guy. We jumped at it. My first archery elk hunt, hopefully with my HH Wesley Special if it ever gets here.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »
While this years hunt wasn't all I expected I am hooked on elk and planning to go back.  Unfortunately I don't think 2012 will be a good year.  I'm working on a huge project for work and we'll be in the middle of erecting equipment and cold commissioning in Sept.  
Will do a DIY in 2013.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2011, 09:45:00 AM »
Chain2 glad to hear your wife is doing good! She should love the country from horseback. What part of Wyoming are you hunting?
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2011, 09:51:00 AM »
Thank you. We are going into the Bridger outside of Pinedale. I shot a 5 X 5 with a rifle there two years ago. The outfitter uses alot of mules, Sue has a thing for mules.. Maybe that is why she married me.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2011, 10:16:00 AM »
If it ain't broke don't fix it.  

Barring the unforseen, I'll most likely be hunting the same couple of ridges as the last several years.  They are too good to look elsewhere.  

Good luck everyone.  I start training Jan 1st.   :)   Until then, its time to rest, enjoy a warm fire, and eat well!!

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #36 on: December 14, 2011, 10:27:00 AM »
Not sure yet at this point. It sure would be hard to think of not elk hunting.  But with a boat load of preference points for moose, deer, and antelope I don't know what else I might draw for tags.
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #37 on: December 14, 2011, 10:49:00 AM »
I'm trying to figure out where we're are gonna go.  My 1st trip was tough in CO.  To many hunters and ATV's.  Anyone here able to recommend a trustable outfitter to drop camp us in an OTC Colorado Wilderness?
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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #38 on: December 14, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »
yes, this time its personal  :)

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Re: Elk hunting Plans for 2012
« Reply #39 on: December 14, 2011, 11:56:00 AM »
I am debating this year! I am 0-5 on DIY. If I go it will be a guided one this year! Might want to try something different this year!
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