Got to spend opening day of elk out in the mountains.  other than jumping a small heard out of their beds in the thick stuff, i got some good indication i was in the right spot...





i'll be back out for a full week toward the end of the hunt in a couple more weeks.  i didn't hear any bugling so i don't think the rut has fully started in this area yet.

Looking good!  Can't wait to find my own rubs NEXT week!

Mike

Had a chance to hunt a couple days so far. The first day didn't see much but yesterday I found a few elk. I heard two different bulls and was able to sneak in on a small raghorn that was making a lot of noise. A pine squirrel scared me and the bull when I was about 40 yards out. Luckily I've got about 14 more days to hunt. Here's a couple of things to get any elk hunter excited.

I found some good sign on Monday.

Looks like a great hunt....Good luck

FJTOYMAN,
You sure set a lot decoys out.  Is that legal in Oregon?

rhooly- i'd be camping at that wallo!!!  i bet it smelt purty too  

FJTOYMAN- uh, that there is a herd!  lots of eyes and ears though    

BUFF- thanks!  wish i had a camera and setup to film my hunt.  you are the master!  it'd be hard to pack any more equipment then what i already carry around all day though.  i'd be packing at least my body weight by then!