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Title: Holy crap, I drew an elk tag for Kansas
Post by: recurvericky on July 25, 2014, 03:31:00 PM
Just opened a letter from the Kansas Department fo Wildlife and I drew an any elk general tag for Fort Riley, KS.
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Post by: jcar315 on July 25, 2014, 03:34:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: SportHunter on July 25, 2014, 03:34:00 PM
Congrats! Have a great hunt.
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Post by: kennym on July 25, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Good luck Ricky!!
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Post by: BMN on July 25, 2014, 03:49:00 PM
Wow Ricky that's great. Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes.
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Post by: 2bird on July 25, 2014, 03:51:00 PM
Awesome... that doesnt happen for a lot of people!!!
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Post by: 4dogs on July 25, 2014, 03:58:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: KSshrewman on July 25, 2014, 03:58:00 PM
Now that's something!!  
Good luck    :archer2:
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Post by: recurvericky on July 25, 2014, 04:22:00 PM
I am on cloud 9. Never thought it would happen. I should be receiving an info pack soon.
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Post by: Jon Kaw on July 25, 2014, 04:22:00 PM
You've got to be happy about that!     :bigsmyl:   Good Luck.
 Jon
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Post by: KSdan on July 25, 2014, 04:26:00 PM
WOW
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Post by: dragonheart on July 25, 2014, 04:28:00 PM
AWESOME!!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jerry Russell on July 25, 2014, 05:15:00 PM
That right there is awesome.
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Post by: cacciatore on July 25, 2014, 06:03:00 PM
Lucky dog!
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Post by: on July 25, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: dougbutt on July 25, 2014, 07:46:00 PM
That a once in lifetime tag right? Congrats
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Post by: dougbutt on July 25, 2014, 09:36:00 PM
That a once in lifetime tag right? Congrats
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Post by: Mamba on July 25, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Awesome!  Better than the lottery!
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Post by: ksbowman on July 25, 2014, 10:07:00 PM
Your only the second guy that I personally know to draw one. I've applied but never got one. The other guy got a cow tag.
Title: Re: Holy crap, I drew an elk tag for Kansas
Post by: dhermon85 on July 25, 2014, 10:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by dougbutt:
That a once in lifetime tag right? Congrats
I think it is-

Congrats on the draw !
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Post by: Lucas K on July 25, 2014, 10:43:00 PM
That's incredible! Good luck on a big bull!
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Post by: twitchstick on July 26, 2014, 02:12:00 AM
Very Nice! Good luck.
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Post by: PA stickbow boy on July 26, 2014, 07:54:00 AM
Good Luck!  That's sweet!
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on July 26, 2014, 08:02:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: KSdan on July 26, 2014, 09:38:00 AM
Also- there was an article in Trad Bowhunter a few years ago about a guy from KS who did his homework at the Fort.  He harvested a nice bull.
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Post by: kadbow on July 26, 2014, 09:59:00 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: centaur on July 26, 2014, 10:22:00 AM
Way to go. Are those Ft. Riley elk mainly above timberline?   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: huntnmuleys on July 26, 2014, 10:32:00 AM
wow.  cant wait to read how this one turns out.  congrats!!
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Post by: recurvericky on July 26, 2014, 10:51:00 PM
Yes, these tags are once in a lifetime. I am going to try to contact someone from Fort Riley on Monday to see if I can get maps of the area and any info that can assist me. I have read that the people on base really do everything they can to make your hunt successful.

I should have 2-3 weeks of vacation to use if needed.
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Post by: Big Ed on July 27, 2014, 10:57:00 AM
Best of luck a congrats on the tag!!!
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Post by: Gatekeeper on July 27, 2014, 11:17:00 AM
:bigsmyl:  Congratulations! I'll babysit your daughters if you need me to.    :goldtooth:
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Post by: Stalker58 on July 27, 2014, 11:36:00 AM
That's awesome, congrats, and Good luck!
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Post by: chall on July 27, 2014, 11:37:00 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: recurvericky on July 28, 2014, 01:37:00 PM
Early in this post, someone mentioned an article in Traditional Bowhunter, about a guy that drew a Kansas elk tag. I called the magazine, but without a name or date of the article, they are not able to assist, so if anyone knows who the guy was or has a copy of the articlet I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to pick this guys brain for as much info as possible.
Title: Re: Holy crap, I drew an elk tag for Kansas
Post by: snakebit40 on July 28, 2014, 01:43:00 PM
Look up Kelly G. Here on TG. I'm pretty sure he drew a tag a couple years ago and he's a soldier at Ft. Riley. Good luck brotha!
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Post by: rwbowman on July 28, 2014, 03:26:00 PM
That is amazing!!
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Post by: recurvericky on July 29, 2014, 03:02:00 PM
ttt to see if anyone can answer my question.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 29, 2014, 03:40:00 PM
My buddy Jim Champagne drew a tag.  His hunt was filmed I think.  Been a couple years.  We talked about it on a deer hunt a couple years ago.  My brother was stationed at Riley.  He used to talk about the hunt.  I dont recall if either one said it was easy or not.  In PA all you need is a corn cob and lead pipe:)  Congrats  on the tag!  Actually I think my brothers buddy is a Biologist on post.  Ive met him several times.
Title: Re: Holy crap, I drew an elk tag for Kansas
Post by: recurvericky on August 25, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
I went to Fort Riley Saturday, to get my elk permit and Fort Riley pass. While I was there I also picked up a deer permit. Since I will be spending alot of time there thought I would not want to pass up a chance at a nice buck. From what I have read, there are some real huge bucks there.

I spoke with the biologist and game wardens about which zones are best. They gave me alot of good information. One problem, at anytime parts of the base could be closed due to artillary fire.

I built a new two piece long bow and have been working on tuning. I finally got good arrow flight while bare shafting and with fletching they are flying great. Hopefully, I will send one through an elk.
Title: Re: Holy crap, I drew an elk tag for Kansas
Post by: Paul/KS on August 25, 2014, 09:54:00 PM
Congratulations Rick.   :notworthy:
Get in touch with Kelly,goes by kellyg here, he's hunted Riley a bunch and is a heck of a nice guy.
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Post by: Gswag on August 25, 2014, 10:12:00 PM
Wow. Congrats!  Would love to do that myself  :)
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Post by: KSdan on August 25, 2014, 11:00:00 PM
Rick- check with the KBA- maybe Shawn Harding. . They may know of the trad guy I mentioned regards the article.

Dan in KS
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Post by: recurvericky on August 26, 2014, 10:06:00 AM
Thanks KSDan.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 26, 2014, 10:32:00 AM
There are nice bucks on post.  My brother shot a 160 a couple years ago.  That was the biggest buck of the year for Riley.
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Post by: hitman on August 26, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
:thumbsup: