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Author Topic: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)  (Read 2464 times)

Offline hitman

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #80 on: February 05, 2014, 06:23:00 PM »
Really nice story. Was so hoping you would connect, was rooting for you. That's what makes it great to get another go at it. Good luck in the future.
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #81 on: February 05, 2014, 06:47:00 PM »
Thanks for the story and photos Ryan, just what the doctor ordered for a February afternoon!    :campfire:
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #82 on: February 05, 2014, 06:47:00 PM »
I swear I lived that story this year, just it was a cow elk tag in Kentucky! I had a lot more bad luck then good, but made a new friend and had a season I'll never forget!

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #83 on: February 05, 2014, 07:08:00 PM »
Great hunt no matter how it turned out enjoyed it! Thanks!

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #84 on: February 05, 2014, 07:19:00 PM »
How many points did it take to draw that tag.  Idrew Fishlake a few years ago with 9 NR.
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #85 on: February 05, 2014, 07:26:00 PM »
Great story and pics Ryan!
Thanks for taking the time to bring us along!!!

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #86 on: February 05, 2014, 08:51:00 PM »
Well buddy, as Judy Clyncke told me, "you got everything but the cherry on top of the sundae!"

Great job    :thumbsup:

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #87 on: February 05, 2014, 09:40:00 PM »
Great Story, Incredible hunt and pictures.  Thank you for taking great pictures and sharing it with us.   :clapper:  

Your hunting was Very Successful.  You continuously put yourself in bow range of Elk.  Cant ask for much more than that.
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #88 on: February 05, 2014, 10:09:00 PM »
Awesome brother!!
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #89 on: February 06, 2014, 12:04:00 AM »
Great story and wonderful photo support!  I truly appreciate the time it takes to tell these tales Ryan. Appreciate your commitment to the sport, your ethics, and the hard work those 13 days took! Way to stay in the fight    :campfire:
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #90 on: February 06, 2014, 07:18:00 AM »
I was heartbroken at the end of this one. This was an excellent story. Thanks for saving it till now!

Wind is tough to fight. Do you use some method to lower your scent level?
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #91 on: February 06, 2014, 07:21:00 AM »
Great thread, good idea to stash it away until now!  It was a wonderful read on a cold and dark Minnesota morning with a couple cups of coffee...   :thumbsup:

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #92 on: February 06, 2014, 10:36:00 AM »
Thanks for all the compliments guys! Malachi I try to keep as clean as possible. But honestly after hiking all day it's near impossible. Even if we could, regardless of what scent elimination companies try to sell, when the wind goes from you to the elk, the gigs up. This past years winds were the worst I've ever hunted in. But that's the way it goes. You play the hand you're dealt, and hope for the best  :)
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #93 on: February 06, 2014, 11:46:00 AM »
Ryan,your hunt is been a great success in experience,fisical conditions and skills. Not easy to arrive so close at so many bulls. With another weapon you would have plenty of hero pics but for sure not a better hunter. To me a great hunt is something that you conquer the hard way with less chances the critters you are after have.
Congrats my friend, I hope to meet you again soon.
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #94 on: February 06, 2014, 02:26:00 PM »
I enjoyed it immensely   :clapper:
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #95 on: February 06, 2014, 04:42:00 PM »
Awesome adventure, thanks for sharing.
That's the kind of hunt you will remember for life!
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #96 on: February 06, 2014, 05:05:00 PM »
Steadman, that was special! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #97 on: February 06, 2014, 05:07:00 PM »
Well done.... Thank you for sharing the story!

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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #98 on: February 06, 2014, 05:18:00 PM »
Great thread. I will throw some elk mojo at you if you throw some mulie mojo back!!
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Re: A 2013 UT Elk Hunt (lots of pics)
« Reply #99 on: February 06, 2014, 05:24:00 PM »
Great, great read.   Thanks for sharing.
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