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Title: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Well, I gave it away in the title, busted once again.  

Part one is here:  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=108200;p=1#000000

My lovely wife allowed me a couple more days up in elk country so I headed up to find a seemingly empty mountain, devoid of elk.  Rule number one of successful hunting is hunt where to animals are.  I essentially had an evening, a full day and a morning before I had to be headed back to town.  I did nearly get a shot at a mulie doe (I am getting more and more amazed at not seeing, in the seven years I have been hunting this mountain I have yet to see ANY mule deer buck...), and I did peg a spruce grouse.  

At any rate, the scenery is great.  I discovered a couple more springs on the mountain as well.

Next year I'll be more fit, shooting straighter, more knowledgeable and harder of mind.

Its a bit hard to see, taken through my 10X binos at an unknown zoom on the camera, but there's a deer there for sure... right below Seclusion Spring, high on Notellum Mountain.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0893.jpg)

Zoomed even closer...
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0894.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
The skies were much clearer this time.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0896.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:31:00 AM
All the while, you have to stop and notice the small blessings as well.  The aspens were just starting to change.
 (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0901.jpg)

And the wildflowers were still out.  
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0924.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
Hero shot, minus the animal:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0908.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:34:00 AM
Some mid day gear shots while I rested and ate lunch.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0912.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0914.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:36:00 AM
Scenery, scenery, blah, blah.... Just kidding, I love this place!  For someone who hasn't experienced big, wild places like this, it is difficult to convey the expanse and grandeur.  
 (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0917.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0918.jpg)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0939.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:38:00 AM
Bull elk mane hair on a rub.  The camera would not focus on the hair no matter what setting I used.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0922.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
And down below in the sage flats:
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0933.jpg)
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Still working on uploading my video journals... I have tried photobucket, vimeo and youtube and they are all taking way to long.  I think it's my internet connection, but I'll get them up sooner or later.  

Thanks for taking the journey with me, I look forward to a winter of reminiscing and rehashing and learning from my mistakes so next year is more successful in terms of meat.  

Now, on to my local deer specific season....
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Bernie B. on September 22, 2011, 10:52:00 AM
Enjoyed your photos!  You really have some great country for hunting.  Thanks for sharing!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Jesse Minish on September 22, 2011, 11:25:00 AM
Great pics! Any late season elk for you?
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: ron w on September 22, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Went out west for Elk the first time this year.....no Elk but,   :thumbsup:   great time and beautiful country.....thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: steadman on September 22, 2011, 12:02:00 PM
Great photos!
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: wtpops on September 22, 2011, 12:08:00 PM
Thats Tag Soup, stew has meat in it.  :biglaugh:  

Very nice its been a long time sence ive been in country like that thanks for the photos.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Gen273 on September 22, 2011, 12:30:00 PM
Sorry about the tag soup, but thanks for posting the pictures.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: centaur on September 22, 2011, 01:11:00 PM
I hope to not join the 'no elk' club; heading back up the mountain tomorrow for a few days. Dang elk read the regs, I feel sure.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: elk ninja on September 22, 2011, 01:20:00 PM
Thanks guys.  No late season for me.  The Sawtooth "A" tag used to have a late season rifle (or was it any weapon?) cow tag, but they did away with it.  I think that's why I have been seeing bigger bulls the last couple years, but at any rate, my season is effectively over as I won't make it back up before the 30th.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: stykbow67 on September 22, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
Awesome pics of the country,I'm also enjoying a little Humble Pie with my tag soup this year, Maybe next year! Thanks for sharing!
Steve
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: snag on September 22, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
Really dislike the taste that tag soup leaves in your mouth!

Great pics! Looks like you had the benefits of beautiful scenery anyway.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Shinken on September 22, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
Thanks for sharin' the hunt and the photos!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Autumnarcher on September 23, 2011, 07:42:00 AM
Great pics! I know that tag soup recipe well. But regardless, any time spent in elk country, even if the elk arent home, is special. Thanks for bringin us along.
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: ti-guy on September 23, 2011, 07:49:00 AM
Very nice pics!
Title: Re: Tag Stew, Back from chasing elk part II
Post by: Can Hahaka on September 23, 2011, 08:42:00 AM
I'd say your hunt was 99% successful. Great scenery and an opportunity to be where the elk are (were). Anyway, take your wife out to dinner. She deserves it.
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