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High country elk in September!
Little John:
Pat, we will get you in there somehow without the 60# pack. Maybe Kathie can run us in and take the horses home till needed, or it would be real sweet if I could think of someone ho would like to go camping for a week and do some horse wrangling/camp tending. But get into decent shape anyway and I will try to also. Luckily your primary stand will only be a moderate hike from the camp with only one good uphill haul, should take an hour or so if you take your time and take it easy, just don't be like me, I have two times gotten there 5 minutes too late and just as the bulls were exiting the shooting lane and heading to where ever elk go. Practice those 20 yard downhill shots from a kneeling position and try to get some of those elk fever pills. I am going to try and get up there this weekend.
Wolf Watcher:
Pat: Just to put your mind at ease, I can report that the bull elk are holding up their part of the deal. They are already sporting some big ole velvet racks. It has always amazed me at how fast they grow. Saw a bull the other day with some three foot horns, wide, tall, and pointy! Having someone pack in your base camp is the only way to go and then having them pack out the meat! If I lived there I would volunteer to be your packer and camp tender! Hunting in the high country, the swirlly wind is not your friend and it will bust you in a heart beat! Hope you can have some success! A/Ho Joe
Keenan:
Pat, remember what Joe said, about the wind. Mornings are fairly consistant but after 9 or 10 am you have about 2 or 3 minute intervals between a swirl will hitting you. Don't forget the black pepper for the hornets, misquote nets, and the thermocell.
Catnapper:
Sounds like its gonna be a good time with good company! I sure miss those Colorado mts. So u gotta post photos! Best of luck to ya!
Lee Slikkers:
I agree...pics MUST be mandatory 8) Best of luck to you all!
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