Going up to get some scouting in before elk season. Trying out my gear, breath some mountain air, put some miles on the ol' boots. Can't wait!

Let's hope it cools off some before Sept 1. It has been really dry and hot this summer (like everywhere else, evidently), but we are due for some cooler weather. I remember you were looking toward the Bighorns; is that where you are headed?

where ya hunting at???  im getting anxious myself, august takes forever when ya have september off of work!

Good luck. I too am leaving home in one week, but for Colorado. Hope to have some miles on the boots before opening day (25th of Aug.).

He is hunting down by me somewhere. I hope I can help him scout. I have the St Jude bow "Hope", and I hope to kill 2 antelope with her before Jim gets here.

Did my PM go through Jim? When I hit submit, our internet went down.

IF youre coming through Cheyenne, you could have a hot meal waiting for you.  Depending on the day I suppose.  I'll be scouting myself next weekend fri-Sun near encampment.  Tell me where youre headed, I'd love to meet you.

Good luck!

Sierra Madres elkbreath?

Just FYI, Battle Creek road is closed until the 24th. Maybe that won't matter to you though. I may be there to help Jim. Hope to see you if I make it.

Give em hell, Jim. Bring back meat and pics.

Headed toward the battle mountain/creek area. 21, 15, 10 I believe. Have to break the map out agaun to be sure. No Pm recieved Shed.

It would be great if we could meet up with some of you guys. Plan on driving straight through and getting a room in Laramie Frirday evening, then going out early Sat a.m to scout. Which road exactly is closed? Is it the road that goes down into battle creek from the highway?

Jim,you lucky guy,with Tracy you'll be' in the elk!

It's that time. Let me know when you come through. I will have some maps ready of you want.

Have a great time. Wyoming is an awesome state!

Should be there Friday afternoon/evening. We are leaving about 0300 Friday a.m. This is going to be a LONNNG week.

Been working out, eating right(for the most part)lugging my pack up and down hills when I can.

I weighed 172.4 today at the gym. I'm over 20lbs lighter than I was 3 years ago. Just no way to prepare for the altitude though beside a plastic bag over the head LOL!


Here's my set up. 56lb BW MAII with 645gr GT 5575s(Zwickey delta with steel insert, 100 grains of weight behind the shaft insert)

Now I know what you look like, sorta!

Looks like you are ready. Now all you need is a bull elk to cooperate. Good luck and enjoy your time in the Cowboy State.

I'll be the guy with the shooting glove across his face LoL!

I think with a good broadside shot inside 25 yards my set up will work like a champ. Been shooting out to 40 and 50 just for form improvement. Hoping any shots I get will be inside 25. I'll be satisfied if I can just be up in the mountains and interact with some elk though.

Good luck Jim! Have fun in the hills  

good stuff.   Im pretty sure I'll be on the mountain by fri evening.  I'll let you know where I'll be camping, maybe we can see you out there.  I'll be pretty close to you.

Good Luck and take lots of Pics for those of us stuck at work.