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kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero #14202871 10/14/19
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 OP Campfire Ranger
OP huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Youngest boy went elk hunting with me this season. He drew a cow tag, me a bull. Wade hasn't been to elk camp since he was a bitty little shaver. Little chit got saddle sored and froze his azz off last time, and hasn't wanted to go back since... He was maybe nine then, and 30 now. Well, this spring he decided he wanted to go again. I don't know if he really wanted to hunt, or just wanted to make sure the ol' man didn't die alone on the mountain from a heart attack, or such. No matter, I love him like a son(which he is, grin), and welcomed the thought of him going. It was really nice having him along, as he done most of the work (think rented mule).... We shared wheelie-cart duties day before going in, and he hauled all his meat out to the truck first night. Spent the night in the truck and I stayed on the mountain. He pushed the buggy back up sunday morning while I tried for a bull. Kid made a nice shot on a cow with Miss Polly, and drilled her again when she made her feet. Both shots were within about 6 inches of each other. First shot exited and we recovered the other 140 Amax under the hide on the off side. After not being able to find a bull, I decided to forego the rest of the hunt to get the meat taken care of as it was purty warm out. He took the camp load out, without letting me have a turn in the push-cart derby. So we came on home a bit early. Already planning next year and having BOTH boys go.... last time.... I've hunted from this same rockpile off and on, for about 30 years... great spot to glass from, and elk are usually in the quakies/basin below the lookout... shot from the lookout... packed the meat to the hill above camp, where we could get the wheelie-buggy to it... Miss Polly scores.... almost up, with the first load...

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Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14202878 10/14/19
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 OP Campfire Ranger
OP huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	I can still hump a little meat, if I HAVE to....grin lounging in the tent for an early dinner... recovered 6.5 140 gr. Amax home away from home...

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14202885 10/14/19
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana
kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	Smiling here. You’re both blessed. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14202889 10/14/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,194 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna
chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,194 TX	Great photos! "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14202925 10/14/19
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,867 On a raid Scotty Campfire Tracker
Scotty Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,867 On a raid	Congratulations to your son.

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Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14202969 10/14/19
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,204 T_Inman Campfire Ranger
T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,204	Good stuff. That first pic reminds me of my early days. It's where I got hooked on this sport.

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203005 10/14/19
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6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,820 Montana	Good deal, nothing like hunting with your son

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805 Campfire Tracker 8 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,016 CA	Awesome trip!! Congrats to you both on another memory made. How far was the shot?

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203058 10/14/19
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Geeman Campfire Member G Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 361 Christchurch, New Zealand	Great post Huntsman! It's posts like these that keep me coming back to the 'fire after all these years. Thanks for sharing. Some good memories made for sure.

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero 805 #14203242 10/15/19
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OP huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	151 yards 50 degree downhill

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SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,917 NM	Doesn’t get better than that. Congrats.

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203318 10/15/19
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,101 colorado	Great pics Don! Congrats to your son

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203351 10/15/19
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,266 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,266	Great stuff! “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203368 10/15/19
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smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,024 Colorado	Nice, Don. What's your tent? A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203369 10/15/19
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Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming	Very well done... Public landowner...

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WL205 Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,434 NE OK	very nice!

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203622 10/15/19
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner.. scenarshooter Campfire Tracker
scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner..	Sweet deal right there Don! That elk meat gets heavier every year for some reason...;) Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero huntsman22 #14203629 10/15/19
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GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	Great job Don! - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

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SnowyMountaineer Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,058 Western WY	Very cool!

Re: kid-1, me-nadazipzilchzero smokepole #14204313 10/15/19
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OP huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Kifaru Tut and cylinder stove

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