Back from the elk hunt. Ugh.

[rwsmith]

That is an amazing...

That is a really amazing trip for a young man like that, especially these days. Worn out and no Elk? Not as important as the experience you two shared. That is a real legacy to future generations of your family. The influence will be there long after we are all gone.

I'm absolutely sure that Brig will treasure the time you two suffered for a week, but had the time of your lives.

 

[ancient-one]

He is lucky to have a grandfather like you and you are lucky to have a grandson like him. Hunting together in the beautiful mountains, few things could be better than that.

 

[Faulkner]

Sounds like a great trip. Good pictures too.

 

[Watchdog]

First, here I am with my border collie, Suzy (camp dog supreme).

This photograph is an instant classic. I see no reason at all for you not to enlarge this to 11x14, print it on non-glossy paper, matte it in a thick pure white cotton rag matte, and frame it in a black frame...the classic way to exhibit fine black and white photographs.

I'm sure you were tired, but just as sure you wouldn't trade the time for time spent doing something else, something more mundane.

Besides, it isn't the results that count, it's the experience that's important.

 

[billwill]

Mule Packer....outstanding. Do you have a sign up list for next year? We could run a drawing here on the forum!

Great memories with the grandkids.

 

[les.b]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us. That B&W photo is grand. Reminds me of Teddy Roosevelt!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[moosedog]

Memories that will last a lifetime in God's country with loved ones. What could be better. Beautiful pictures.

 

[jimmyj]

What caliber handgun you packing ?

 

[Mule Packer]

What caliber handgun you packing ?

Jimmy, I'm packing a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt loaded with 260-grain jacketed hollow points, traveling around 1450 fps.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Hey Rusty, is that you in the back of the band with the electric Dulcimer?

 

[Rudi]

Great photos and a great tale. Elk hunting is definitely a young man's undertaking. Nice looking Blackhawk.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Hey Rusty, is that you in the back of the band with the electric Dulcimer?

Zither.


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[SPEEDGUNNER]

Love it....the first pic could have been taken decades ago...nice

Exactly what I was thinking… The timeless quality of black and white.

 

[steelslaver]

Nice looking camp and location. Still another month here before the general opening. I am going to set my ten camp up again this year. Good tent camp is more comfy than a camper.

I am sure you had a good time even if you missed your beb and the food was fine,

You know, I think I got as many elk waking up from a nap as I did hunting for one. I can think of at least three.

I used to tramp all over the country and got my game. Then, I figured out it was mostly about being in the right place at the right time. Now I do a lot of going to the right places and just spending time there. If I doze off and have me a nap, I figure it as being real patience. Got to give the game time to get there too. I always get my deer. Not as many elk though cause to many of the really right places are farther from a road than I am willing to pack out an elk anymore. More of setting up an ambush and waiting for some to be traveling though. Let the young guys set them to traveling.

 

[yaktamer]

Exactly what I was thinking… The timeless quality of black and white.

Yup. Makes me wonder what it would look like in sepia.

 

[bearfoot]

a hunting trip that can be remembered for a long time. in the grandson's thoughts and pictures. time well spent.

 

[Nightowl]

I always wanted to be able to be a woodsman, camper, hunter, but it just is not there. I like to shoot too much, I guess, so never learned the woods skills. Too late now!

Got some envy though!

 

[Wyo]

Golly. I never thought I could get so darn tired!

All in all, a good time, but I'm sure glad to be back home and to sleep in a real bed. As good as my old canvas bedroll is, it doesn't beat my bed at home.

I know exactly what you mean. Just got back from a few days in the desert on an antelope hunt. We had a wonderful time, but I have learned that time and gravity are no man’s friend. Sleeping on the ground just ain’t what it used to be, and I’m ready for my own bed now! Glad you guys had a good time. I remember the hunting trips I did with my Granddad very fondly.

 

[Chukar60]

Great story and pics.
Just got back from an archery elk hunt.
We tried an old area we hunted about 20 years ago. Drew a big fat blank. I came home early as business was pressing me for time.
Got a text from my brother. They finally found some elk and his son in law called in his first bull. Bull never presented a clean shot and walked away. Wish that I could have been there for that.
Mule Packer, I sympathize with the sleeping situation. Second morning we woke up to 19 degrees. My coffee pot was frozen almost solid and took forever to start perking. Was nice to be home and wake up to 68 degrees, two pointers waiting for me in the kitchen and a 5 minute wait for coffee!!