coorsdrifter Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Well I'm on the way home from my Idaho elk hunt.Wasn't able to connect with an elk but I did manage score on this muley.I had an awesome and will definitely return on another pack in hunt.I'll try to get some more pics and a story posted a little later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Nice buck. Please get us some more pics and the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congrats. Looking forward to pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Congrats! Nice looking muley there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Good thing I'm not a MOD in here I'd delete this post ... > > > > > > > > > > > For the lack of pictures and a story ... :rolleyes: Great Mulie congrats .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coorsdrifter Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 We packed into camp on Tuesday afternoon,and started hunting on Wednesday morning with a light snow on the ground. Although I didn't see anything that morning,I did hear my 1st elk bugle that evening.Lost shooting light before we could get him to come in.The next day we woke to warmer temperatures and blue skies,not exactly good elk hunting weather. Went the following 2 days with warm temps and didn't hear any more bugles.The evening of the third day,i look across the point I was sitting on and a Mt.lion comes trotting across the meadow and stops in front of me at 250 yards.Unfortunately I had forgot to bring my camera.The 4th morning started as the same but weather began to change that afternoon,with the wind blowing 30mph this mule deer snuck in on us.Luckily the wind kept him from hearing me turning around to get into a better shooting position.I managed to drop him with a single shot with my Ruger 7mm rem mag. The 5th day the temps warmed up again and still no elk.As the 6the day dawned the weather showed signs of changing again.With the dropping temps members of the elk camp started seeing more elk and I managed to hear a couple of more bugles.That evening one of the other hunters shot a nice spike and everyones hopes were raised for the final morning with forecasts of cold temps and snow.As we turned in for the night the snow stared and continued all night,we woke to 1.5 ft of snow and 35mph winds. Unfortunately the high winds kept the elk bedded all morning.Walking back to the camp was bitter sweet,leaving me hoping for a couple of more days to hunt but know that I had to pack out that afternoon.Although I never got a shot at an elk,I'm more than pleased with my mule deer. A good time was had by all members of the camp with the guides working hard all week.With the warm temps and full moon the elk just weren't cooperating,but that is why they call it hunting not killing.I will with out a doubt be back in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now that is what I am talking about, great story and pics. :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Now there's some great pictures, Thanks for some great views of some great country ,,, :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Congrats! That looks like one heck of an adventure whether you kill an animal or not. Great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Congrats on the mulie! GREAT PICS AND STORY!! Looks like you had a GREAT hunt :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 looks like an excellent camp & stock. good way to go. congrats on a fine deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 sounds like a great hunt... thanks for sharing. Congrats on a nice muley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Great pictures of some good looking country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Outstanding story and great pics, congrats on the fine Muley. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coorsdrifter Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks,yes the stock,camp and the food was excellent,if anyone went way hungry it was their own fault.Had the last of the tenderloin for breakfast Sunday,hard to beat tenderloin,eggs and homemade gravy:D:D.Here's a link to a few pics... http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk245/coorsdrifter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 congrats awsome pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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