Should be a great elk season

[tellico4x4]

Congrats to all headed west next month chasing elk. Record moisture this year should result in phenomenal antler growth!

Pic yesterday in WY. One hard horn & two shedding velvet.

How Is Wyoming Still This Green In Mid-August?

A winter with record snow, and wetter-than-normal spring and summer has Wyoming weather and agriculture experts marveling at how green it still is, saying it’s “unheard of.”

cowboystatedaily.com

 

[JCDEERMAN]

It is killing me not going this year. Only the second year in 13+ years I haven't gone. I have one booked for next year though. Would normally be leaving in 2-3 weeks

 

[batten_down]

One time in my life....

 

[AT Hiker]

One time in my life....

Just make it happen. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is now!

 

[AT Hiker]

I was going to archery hunt antelope before my rifle tag opens but with all the green and water I suspect I'll be spending archery season scouting for them. What few are left I'm sure will be dispersed.

Hoping next month sometime we will be reading on here about a giant killed out of the Gila….

 

[TnKen]

Fingers are crossed, I'm heading to Montana in October. The extra green may hurt me though, because I have access to irrigated alfalfa fields. They might not be the draw that they are in dry years.

 

[Bgoodman30]

bucket list..

 

[AT Hiker]

Fingers are crossed, I'm heading to Montana in October. The extra green may hurt me though, because I have access to irrigated alfalfa fields. They might not be the draw that they are in dry years.

My SE Montana rancher friend and old me 3 weeks ago he had a huge herd in his neighbors hay meadows. He has never seen them there this time of year. Apparently grass hopper's aren't bad either.

 

[megalomaniac]

Leaving for DIY AK Moose in a month...

started training a few weeks ago, now up to 75 minutes on treadmill at 3.3 mph at 12%incline with 35lb pack on.... need to work up to 50lbs for at least 60 min, but feet are starting to hurt Never been this hungry in my entire life, burning around 900 calories per session.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Leaving for DIY AK Moose in a month...

started training a few weeks ago, now up to 75 minutes on treadmill at 3.3 mph at 12%incline with 35lb pack on.... need to work up to 50lbs for at least 60 min, but feet are starting to hurt Never been this hungry in my entire life, burning around 900 calories per session.

So I'm not the only crazy one that does this .

Hope you get one - I remember your survey on the best meat. Moose will always be my #1. I'm positive it will be yours as well. Best of luck!

 

[Hduke86]

I'll be in Montana beginning of November but chasing muley bucks. @7mm08 and @hunter0925 ill send y'all a picture of the monster I take with the 325wsm……. Or whatever catches my eye on the last day

 

[OldFussNFeathers]

Leave for CO 9/7 for most of the month. Received my $800 slip of paper last week. Doesn't include the small game license and other "fees" just to get a points in a few different species. First time going out to hunt. Sighted my broadheads in this morning and will continue to shoot until then.

 

[tellico4x4]

Don't pass on first day what you'd shoot on the last Good luck!

 

[OldFussNFeathers]

Don't pass on first day what you'd shoot on the last Good luck!

Have a combo tag. Old man that owns the bow shop nearby essentially operates on the "if it's brown it's down" concept. "You're after the meat!" This year for me it's all about the experience.

 

[OldFussNFeathers]

Don't pass on first day what you'd shoot on the last Good luck!

Thanks for the tips btw

 

[gtk]

I think this year will be #12 elk hunt for me in CO. Plus I have a deer tag

 

[dgolden]

I'll be headed to Colorado in October. Can't wait! Literally think about it every day!
Next year, I'm hoping to go to Montana for the first time. Dream scenario would be to hunt Colorado and Montana elk in the same year, but we'll see

 

[dgolden]

Leaving for DIY AK Moose in a month...

started training a few weeks ago, now up to 75 minutes on treadmill at 3.3 mph at 12%incline with 35lb pack on.... need to work up to 50lbs for at least 60 min, but feet are starting to hurt Never been this hungry in my entire life, burning around 900 calories per session.

That's a workout! I'm doing 60 minutes, 3.3 mph, at 15% incline and it's kicking my butt

 

[Mattt]

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It is killing me not going this year. Only the second year in 13+ years I haven't gone. I have one booked for next year though. Would normally be leaving in 2-3 week

Same here. Missed the last two years due to swapping/rebuilding farms. No more. I'm headed that way in a month. Oughta be fun I'm in the worst shape ofmy life lol

 

[Mattt]

So I'm not the only crazy one that does this .

Hope you get one - I remember your survey on the best meat. Moose will always be my #1. I'm positive it will be yours as well. Best of luck!

No you are not.