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 Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/03/22 11:39 AM
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What an awesome way to start out a dream hunt! Nice bulls for sure.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/03/22 12:39 PM
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LETS GO BRANDON
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/03/22 01:38 PM
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Nice work.
Snow is starting here right now, hope your travels home are safe.
We take 287 from Denver down to the Panhandle instead of I-25 down to NM. Slower but avoid the Denver,I-25 traffic mess. Take the Tollway too, saves a lot of time.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/03/22 04:01 PM
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That didnt take long. Congratulations. Keep us posted.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR
Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/04/22 07:55 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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We are supposed to get 8-12” of snow dumped on us tonight with 35 mph gusts. 2 of 4 tags are punched. Hopefully the way everything hunkered down tonight we can get the rest of our guys bulls tomorrow. Any luck?
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/04/22 09:36 PM
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Western
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Way to get it done sir! outstanding bulls too!!
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/04/22 09:39 PM
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Good luck buddy, hope you get your buddies tagged out! Then hurry back for WT season!
tough times don't last, tough people do
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 03:06 AM
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Finished up with 3 of 4 bulls and could have gone 4 for 4 if we hadn’t lost the 4th hunter early. Our base camp was at 9,600 feet and the cold air made for some tough breathing the last few days. Canned oxygen boosted me through the end of hikes or cleaning elk and packing. It should be on everyone’s packing list if heading to thin air. That, and staying well hydrated are key to making the hunt easier. By the third bull, we could get one caped, quartered and cleaned in about 45 minutes. All three of us have been friends since we were 7 years old. Three bulls for almost 35 years of friendship. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/11/full-21311-368996-2783f1b4_adea_4cb8_b4db_2a0b8a63c5f9.jpeg)
Last edited by HuntnFly67; 11/07/22 03:17 AM.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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11/07/22 04:34 AM
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 03:22 PM
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TXHunter0619
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Great stuff, congrats to y'all!
tough times don't last, tough people do
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 03:57 PM
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Fantastic. That must of been a blast, certainly a memory, considering the friendships.
Now hurry back to make sure the guys havent shot up your lease.....
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR
Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 04:21 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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Finished up with 3 of 4 bulls and could have gone 4 for 4 if we hadn’t lost the 4th hunter early. Our base camp was at 9,600 feet and the cold air made for some tough breathing the last few days. Canned oxygen boosted me through the end of hikes or cleaning elk and packing. It should be on everyone’s packing list if heading to thin air. That, and staying well hydrated are key to making the hunt easier. By the third bull, we could get one caped, quartered and cleaned in about 45 minutes. All three of us have been friends since we were 7 years old. Three bulls for almost 35 years of friendship. Outstanding!!! Hell of a memory with your buddies!!!
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 04:26 PM
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congrats, great hunt with friends! Memories made in beautiful country.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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11/07/22 06:01 PM
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3 out 4 is great. Congrats.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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11/08/22 01:51 AM
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It was cold and the morning grays were still lingering but we tagged out this morning! My friend from Arizona set out to hunt together and at legal shooting light we had 3 bulls 265 yards in a meadow in front of us. 1, 2, 3 … 2 of 4 bulls down! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/11/full-21311-368542-f752abbb_54b4_4bbe_8066_661a68ff9280.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/11/full-21311-368543-451bafec_188e_485a_950c_b1f71c75204f.jpeg) Did you shoot yours in the eye?
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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10/23/23 01:28 PM
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FINALLY got my elk from this trip home and on the wall last night. He camped out at the taxidermist's shop for a bit until we got 'the' spot ready for his final resting place: ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/10/full-21311-403474-elk.jpg)
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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10/23/23 02:01 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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10/23/23 02:31 PM
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kmon11
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He looks great on the wall. Elk do take up some space 
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
[Re: HuntnFly67]
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10/23/23 02:55 PM
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At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR
Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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10/23/23 09:39 PM
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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10/23/23 10:45 PM
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My best advice during this time of the year is to hunt as close to a golf course as possible !
Last edited by Treinta-Treinta; 10/23/23 10:46 PM.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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10/30/23 03:19 AM
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Very nice bull. Congratulations!
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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11/08/23 01:51 AM
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Great trip, thanks for keeping us posted on the hunt.
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Re: Elk Hunt First Timer
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11/08/23 02:41 AM
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