Just got back from Colorado - PICS ARE UP
 

Well we just got back last night after a week in God's Country. We were in the elk every day and heard plently of bugles. The first night I called in a 5x6 for the friend that went along. Him and I went two years ago and since I got one then, I was hoping to get him a shot. Course after being there for only 1.5 hours, we had a bull down. It was a great time and got the whole thing on video (just have to learn how to get it from my GL2 to the internet). I passed on a 4x4 Wednesday morning hoping for one a little bigger, but never had another opportunity for that. All in all, I saw a total of 13 elk, 3 of which were legal bulls, 5 spikes, and the rest cows. As always, I look forward to next year

See below, as I had a problem with the upload.

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Sounds like you had a good time. was it a ranch or private?

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We hunted BLM land, but it was a camp owned by outfitter

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OK for some reason I can't post any pics ??

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That's a real nice bull your friend killed. Congrats to both of you. That will bea lot of great eating.;)

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Very nice!!! Congrats to your buddy!!

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Here are some more pics.

The cabin we stay in


View from the porch


Dad hangin' out at camp


Another bull pic

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This is a good sign. This mark in the tree is called a blaze. These were used by sheepherders to take the flock into and out of the mountains. These would lead a trail into the parks which were green all the time regardless of rainfall due to the natural mountain springs. When you see these, you know it will hold game well into late fall


Area we hunted

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Congrats on the success. I know I certainly am blessed in the fact that I get to go up into the mtns. about when ever I want. Listening to bugling elk is a great way to spend time. Looks like you guys were in a good area. Maybe you can get your friend to share some of the meat!!

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that is so neat I would love to live there, actually I would love to line in MT and have a view of the mountains but any way congrats to your friend

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Nice, looks like you guys had a pretty good trip.

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That is beautiful country,it certainly gets the fires burning.

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Sounds like a great time Rob, congrats on the bull. I assume you ate well. LOL;)

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Listening to the elk is as good as a reward as getting one.

Hard to believe that the week went so darn fast...52 weeks till I can do it again

PS. I would need a GOOD friend to give up some elk meat

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Nice elk and pics. Congrats.

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Oh yea,ate like a Viking for sure.:D

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nice bull. looks like a beautiful place

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Congrats to you and your buddy Rob, I know you had a good time, but I'm sure you'd have been happier having a freezer full of elk to go with it. It's a self-less act to call and give up the opportunity to hunt while trying to set your buddy up, but also very rewarding and part of what helps seal a good hunting partnership. Great pic's, can't wait to see the video.

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A cabin???? I thought you went elk hunting. j/k

Congratulations to you and your buddy and thanks for sharing. Nothing like elk hunting and being in the mountains this time of year.

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Awesome elk!! congrats to your friend...I love the country out there, it is amazing, great pics.

Shane

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Nice pics, and a great bull! Thanks for sharing.

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Heck yea, when I had the choice, tent or cabin, I opted for the cabin.