Another general archery season closed this weekend in MT. There are still some special river bottom archery districts that remain open into December. But, the outings into the hills and their drainages, with bow in hand searching for elk, will have to wait for another season again.
I got in a lot of good hiking exercise, scenic views, stump shots and I saw a few critters too.
More of the same with the preseason scouting.

and a few huckleberries.

Huckleberry Pie!

three Bulls preseason in the meadow.

Then there was the Archery season. the elk had been here! and were likely around somewhere??
Pre Dawn in Elk country

elk sign

two of the many wallows found.

Lots of miles hiked. ---> Sore Feet

got close to a few critters too.

Bears

one of my outings found me back at one of wallow areas. I set up behind some ground cover and sat, did some cow and calf calling, and sat some more.
when i got up to head out, i heard some movement, scurrying and brush and bark.

momma and cub went up the tree just on the other side of the wallow i had been sitting next to.  
I have run into bears back here several times over the years. On the next outing i had a can of bear spray on the hip belt of my pack.
another season comes to a close.

Seasons close all to soon don't they. We still have a few weeks left.

 Great pictures,thanks for sharing!

                                             Good Hunting,
                                                               Craig

Nice photos........  

Great pictures!  Thanks for sharing them with us!    

Bernie

Neat pictures. Sounds like you had a good season. Good enough to start looking to next year.

awesome!  feel free to keep posting elk country pics, please!

always looking forward to that next season, the outings, and maybe a shooting opportunity. I have enjoyed all the shared adventures here. Thanks!