OT: Packing Again...
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OT: Packing Again...
Sorting gear time again.
It's a balmy zero degrees on the hunting grounds in Alberta today, but dropping to minus 18 by the time we get to go.
Snowmobile suit methinks.
Success in the last hunt (ongoing through today & tomorrow) has been GRIM. Not many of the Elk haven't caught onto The Game, and the bulls are making themselves downright Scarce as a consequence...
Rumors yesterday that the Military may in fact open up the Wildlife Sanctuary where the majority of the elk are hiding out in. Hoping so, or it will be one damn Tough Hunt!
Hmmm... Even if that does happen, it is likely to be Tough.
Educated critters and wide open vistas to run in...
Mountain Passes road cams certainly indicate it is WINTER Big Time!
Going to be a long run methinks...
300 Weatherby shooting fine & sighted in for 300 yards POI.
While I am "amped up" as I usually get in front of an impending hunt, I gotta admit I am a tad nervous on this one. Methinks we will certainly be working Hard, and need more than a little Luck to pull this one off!
Back to packing. Rolling Thursday. Catch y'all on the flipside...
Twitchin'
Nog
It's a balmy zero degrees on the hunting grounds in Alberta today, but dropping to minus 18 by the time we get to go.
Snowmobile suit methinks.
Success in the last hunt (ongoing through today & tomorrow) has been GRIM. Not many of the Elk haven't caught onto The Game, and the bulls are making themselves downright Scarce as a consequence...
Rumors yesterday that the Military may in fact open up the Wildlife Sanctuary where the majority of the elk are hiding out in. Hoping so, or it will be one damn Tough Hunt!
Hmmm... Even if that does happen, it is likely to be Tough.
Educated critters and wide open vistas to run in...
Mountain Passes road cams certainly indicate it is WINTER Big Time!
Going to be a long run methinks...
300 Weatherby shooting fine & sighted in for 300 yards POI.
While I am "amped up" as I usually get in front of an impending hunt, I gotta admit I am a tad nervous on this one. Methinks we will certainly be working Hard, and need more than a little Luck to pull this one off!
Back to packing. Rolling Thursday. Catch y'all on the flipside...
Twitchin'
Nog
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Make us proud Matt. Have a great hunt and much luck to you. Keep us updated.
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Good luck buddy! Drive safely and have a great time. I can't wait to hear about this one!
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Keep a journal if you can. I wish you a safe hunt.
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Sounds friggin awesome to me. Good luck and safe hunting to you.
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Good luck to you. Be safe.
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Have fun,stay safe and shoot a big one!
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I hope the bull of s life time shows up in front of you this trip. Good luck play safe .and keep a eye on the weather. Dutch
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Best of luck and be safe
Sounds like an exciting adventure....
Sounds like an exciting adventure....
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Many Thanks Folks! Downright Appreciated!!
Thanks for the well wishes! Reports from today continue to suggest we're going to need all the Luck we can muster this time around!
Cheers,
Nog
Certainly going to give it my Best Shot!!hankenhunter wrote:Make us proud Matt...
Thanks for the well wishes! Reports from today continue to suggest we're going to need all the Luck we can muster this time around!
Cheers,
Nog
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Good luck Matt. Hope your hunt leaves you with a lifetime of good memories...
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I think the worrying is all for naught!
Whenever you set out for one of these, the results are usually good!
I'll place my bets on you Bud! One thing about Elk that's for sure is, "They are Big Target"!
Bring it Home Matt! You got my hopes behind you as well.
Take good care to! Sometimes warmth is hard to come by when needed!
Big John
Whenever you set out for one of these, the results are usually good!
I'll place my bets on you Bud! One thing about Elk that's for sure is, "They are Big Target"!
Bring it Home Matt! You got my hopes behind you as well.
Take good care to! Sometimes warmth is hard to come by when needed!
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That much snow, my guess is their migrating to "Lower" areas with less snow, looking for something to eat... Just a guess.
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And the wind. That wind is brutal at this time of year. Stay warm Nog!L. E. Carroll wrote:That much snow, my guess is their migrating to "Lower" areas with less snow, looking for something to eat... Just a guess.
Gene
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Hoping you are right Big Guy!!Big John wrote:I think the worrying is all for naught!
Still fretting, and now trying to pack with the world's second worst hang-over. Been a spell since I over imbibed - last night's Planning Session went far to late, and FAR to many rums... OUCH!
Hoping there is something besides a coyote shoot or two to report upon my return...
Cheers,
Nog
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