I got home Wednesday night....I have been catching up on work ever since. No elk killed, but I learned a lot. I will be writing a few words about it in the next few days. The short version is tht we came close, but no cigar. My hunting partner Todd Smith proved to be an excellent backwoodsman and elk bugler. What beautiful country, I need to go back....

Todd got the bulls screaming mad....

Looking forward to the story Roger...what part of Idaho did you hunt?

Great photos.....hunting out west is a wonderful thing........    Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!

Great pics Roger and looking forward to the rest of the story.  

I was wondering how you guys did out there.  Looking forward to hearing a little bit about the trip.    

Looking forward to what Roger writes...  It was a pleasure sharing the hunt with him. He is game to go as far and as deep as it takes to get on a bull too.

His stalking skills are crazy!!  He can fill in the details.

It was a great hunt.  Idaho was beautiful country and easy on us even though we probably logged about 75-miles on foot that week.

Once the bulls started talking - the adrenaline started dumping!!     :D  

There were eight of us bowhunting and it was a fantastic trip with a great group of bowhunters.

todd

I agree Todd it was some awesome country and a great adventure with a great group of guys!  I had a blast.

real cool can't wait to hear the rest of the  story

Hey Steve! Good to see you on here! If you guys don't know Steve, he is a good man to "ride the river" with. He seems to be good at feeding me. Last Compton, I was wandering through the campsites, trying to look hungry...Steve fell for the bait and hollered for me to come over and share his stew. It was awesome. This trip, he was the only man to put game on the table..here he is with 3 blue (spruce?) grouse.

They were delicous! Steve fed me again! Thanks buddy!

Blue grouse are awesome!

Keep the story coming  

Thanks for the kind words Roger. It was a pleasure to spend time hunting with you. I look forward to seeing you again at huntig camp . I hope you and Todd can make it.

The grouse was a great way to break in my new pronghorn!  It's a great bow.

Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. An elk hunt is on my list hopefully in the very near future!

Hey buddy, good you made it back and had a good trip.  I can't wait to see the rest of the story unfold.  I think I have a couple of pictures from Colorado and Montana like the first one you posted.

Roger ,sounds like you had a great time.Looking forward to the rest of the story.