Idaho elk adventure . . .2008

wingnut · September 06, 2008, 07:35:00 AM

Jason and I have 6 days til we leave and 7 bows that are promised for delivery. Luckily 4 are ready for finish. I will get the other 3 ready this weekend and next week will be spent finishing and making bow blanks for customers.

Also got to put new fenders on the trailer, get the aux. fuel tank installed in the truck, find our camp gear and pack.

I know I'm whining about having to get ready for an elk hunt. LOL

Going to be a great year!!

First time in a years that Jason and I will be solo. Looking forward to teaming up on the bulls and bringing one home.

Stay tuned for more whining.

Mike

K.S.TRAPPER · September 06, 2008, 07:50:00 AM

Looking forward to it Mike.

Tracy

Rick Wiltshire · September 06, 2008, 08:27:00 AM

Mike,

Where are you headed to in Idaho? I am headed to the Panhandle area on Tuesday.

Rick

fatman · September 06, 2008, 10:15:00 AM

go get 'em, boys...

Chris Surtees · September 06, 2008, 10:36:00 AM

Best of luck to the both of you

John Scifres · September 06, 2008, 10:42:00 AM

I'm leaving for Spokane and then Moscow Idaho Friday evening. We're hunting the McCall Zone. The bow's on the way to my buddy right now. I finally packed, and then repacked, my backpack last night. It's less than 40 pounds which was my goal. I am so stoked about this hunt.

Unfortunately, I have to go on a float hunt for squirrels and doves in about 30 minutes with my Dad so I won't be able to stay on here and whine with you.

I sure hope you and Jason have a good time. I'm looking forward to your pics and stories. Be safe. Watch out for wolves

John Scifres · September 06, 2008, 10:43:00 AM

You too Rick!

shawn · September 06, 2008, 11:01:00 AM

I hope you all have a great time and get into some elk. John, I will be hunting the McCall area the week of the 15th. GOOD LUCK!!!

Shawn

wingnut · September 06, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

We are in the Weiser River Units to the west of you guys. I hunted the McCall units for years but got chased out by fires and wolves. LOL

I making progress on the list. Two bows tillered and at weight this morning. Five sets of tip overlays installed. Waiting for the glue to dry and then I'll get em shaped and ready for sanding when Jason gets home Monday.

Rusty's on his way out to visit so I'll take some time to shoot bows and shoot the bull. LOL

Mike

Gatekeeper · September 06, 2008, 05:34:00 PM

Idaho bound also!

Chris Kinslow, Garry Norris and I are headed to the Clearwater National Forest, east of Headquarters, Idaho.

Good luck everyone!

Dano · September 06, 2008, 06:53:00 PM

You guy's have a great time!!

wingnut · September 07, 2008, 09:00:00 AM

Well another day scratched off of the calender. Got the strings for our bows in the mail yesterday so I guess, I'll be shooting mine in this morning before I start grinding lams. Got to run out and put some snakes on a couple of bows now. TTYL

Mike

steadman · September 07, 2008, 10:54:00 AM

What a problem to have Mike!! Build bows, then go elk hunting. Sounds like a dream to me! Good luck to you and Jason!!

tradtusker · September 07, 2008, 11:03:00 AM

good luck out there

IDABOW · September 07, 2008, 11:06:00 AM

Hi all,
I'll be in the Weiser river area looking to kill another "Trophy Calf"!
Idabow

joe skipp · September 07, 2008, 11:38:00 AM

Good luck Mike...hope you fellas are into elk every day have a chance to arrow a nice one.

wingnut · September 11, 2008, 09:49:00 AM

two more gitups til we head out. Building bows and blanks as fast as we dare to get them out before we leave.

Gotta find the tent and stuff today. Maybe a few kitchen items. LOL

Mike

Mark Smeltzer · September 11, 2008, 04:16:00 PM

Heading for N. Idaho also. This sat flying into Spokane, hunting in the Coeur d'Alene National forest fot 10 days.
Mark