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Author Topic: It's over.... already.  (Read 622 times)

Online joe ashton

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It's over.... already.
« on: September 25, 2012, 01:04:00 AM »
Well,  yesterday at 30 minutes past sunset the Colorado bow season ended. I did not get an elk, bear nor turkey this year.  In fact I did not even see an elk in the last 15 days of hunting.... Now,  mind you, I would not say the season was "unsuccessful".  Because it was very successful....!  
I was blessed to be up there in Elk country 21 days and camped out at 10,000ft 15 nights. The fall colors were amazing. Cold nights and warm days. The only day I got rained on my Asbell wool kept me warm. I saw lots of elk early in the season, and I had  one very close encounter with a bull.  Too close in fact, he walked right under my stand.  Even though at one point I could easily have spit on the 6X6, he was  never in a position  to get a good clean kill shot..  I also had 5, that is 5, close encounters with BEARS.  3 at about 30 yards and 2 around 15 yards or less. That will get your heart rate up...

Joe
Ps.  My wife said,  "I'm glad it's over because You're  not looking to good." .. Well, I've got   10 months, 3 weeks,  4 days and one sunrise to get rested up and then Elk season starts all over again!.
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 02:41:00 AM »
well i guess its good luck for next year then sad ya did not get anything this time.   :(
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 06:02:00 AM »
Good attitude, Joe.
Three weeks straight of hunting in no doubt some of the finest country to be found IS very satisfying. Take the good and run with it.
That's right, there's next year...
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 06:54:00 AM »
Can you hunt with a bow during gun season in Colorado?
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Offline huntnmuleys

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 07:11:00 AM »
i hear ya man, was thinking just the other day standing in cabelas how sad it was that it was already over. almost brings a tear to my eye...
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Offline Big Ed

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 07:37:00 AM »
Sounds lie a great season to me!!
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 08:05:00 AM »
Hi Joe,
   I'm right there with ya'. Hard to believe it's over already, I also did not kill an Elk this year. Did have several close encounters with bugling Bulls.

    I feel blessed to have spent 16 days total in the high country chasing critters and enjoying the fall scenery.

    Now to get ready for next year..!..
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Offline Pat B.

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 09:48:00 AM »
I've been there many times...

But it's been years since I hunted Colorado.
Maybe one day I will enjoy the high country again.

Count your blessings, I know you do..
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2012, 10:07:00 AM »
I know just how you feel. I just got home from a 5 day guided elk hunt and NEVER saw a single elk.

Oh well, there is always next year!

Bisch
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2012, 10:57:00 AM »
Sounds like it was a great experience, though!
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2012, 11:03:00 AM »
No doubt about it. Colorado needs a longer season.
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2012, 11:56:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Bisch:
I know just how you feel. I just got home from a 5 day guided elk hunt and NEVER saw a single elk.

Oh well, there is always next year!

Bisch
wow that sounds like a terrible guided hunt experience!
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Offline Butts2

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2012, 02:50:00 PM »
Never saw an Elk Wooooooo.
Good attitude on next year but... yikes.
The Guides tip would be "Find me some Elk   :knothead:  "
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2012, 04:31:00 PM »
Hi Panzer, you asked if we can use a bow in the gun season?  the answer is yes, if you have a rifle season license.....but...in Colorado you can only hunt a specific big game animal in one season... (some exceptions of course). So if you have a bow license that's it for the year   :(
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2012, 04:36:00 PM »
Sorry to hear you didn't get anything Joe. Best of luck next year!
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2012, 08:05:00 PM »
15 days seems like a long time at the beginning but it seems over in only a few.I don't want to count how many days till I can do it again.It will just bum me out.
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2012, 10:00:00 PM »
That is a great attitude to have. I am sure many lessons were learned for next year.
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2012, 10:41:00 PM »
Colorado is in a great part of the country for you to hunt other game in neighboring states too.  season is only over if you choose to quit hunting.  :)
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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2012, 10:49:00 PM »
You always have a good attitude about your hunting.  That's great!  It sounds like you had some great experiences though.  

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Re: It's over.... already.
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2012, 11:40:00 PM »
Best of luck to you next season. You were successful this year, It's not the kill, it's the thrill of the chase.
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