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Little John:
First round is in the history books. My wife Kathie and I hiked in to my camp Friday evening, camped and started the season on Saturday morning. Kathie does not hunt but is a great companion and normally brings me luck. We enjoyed the evening with coffe laced with a bit of canadian whisky ate and had a nice night in the wood heated wall tent. Oh the tent now has front and rear doors thanks to a nosey bear that visited some time in the last two weeks. I left the door open so the bears could come in and look around but I guess they like to make ther own. Have any one ever noticed that bears are very scent sensitive when you hunt them but could care less when wrecking a camp. I was very optimistic Saturday while sitting my stand, good sign every where and very good wind conditions. I read half of a book but saw no big game. Got up there Sunday morning and just before getting to the stand a large bull was already in my shooting lane, did not even think of trying to call (stupid) but tried a stalk and got busted at about 40-50 yards by a cow that I had not seen. Pretty exciting, a calf elk came by a bit later. Had to hike out at about mid day, left no food in camp just a bunch of used socks and underwear for the bears. No kill pics but a couple from camp. Round two will be the four day labor day holiday.  Anxious and hopeful.

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Pat B:
Wish I was there!!! Sounds like the year is starting off good. Kathie has a more positive effect than I did so keep bringing her along! ;)
  Kenneth, what are you putting on the back side of your tents? ???  bear attractant? :o

Pappy:
Had to be fun.Elk or no Elk.Good luck on round 2. ;) :)
    Pappy

Little John:
Thanks Pat, I might have to drive to N.C. next year and drag you out here personally, wish you were here. And thanks Pappy I need all the luck I can get.     Kenneth

GregB:
Kenneth, sounds like you had some good action Sunday...enough to get the ole adrenalin up! Best of luck to you on your next hunt. ;)

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