HEAD-COUNT (THE GREAT CO. ELK HUNT)

[buckee]

I thought it would be a good idea to get a head count to see how many folks will be going to this great event, and figured this might be the best way. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Bowhntr]

I need to know what unit we are looking at. I already have plans for a rifle hunt in unit 33 for the same dates. However, my partner is saying he may not be able to go. If he backs out on unit 33 I'll be there with bells on. I aleady have the vacation scheduled so all I gotta do is leave.

[snapper]

I answered that I'll be there for the hunt...along with Pudd and prob. one other buddy!

[Team Realtree]

It was my understanding it was GMU 55 for Oct. 21-29 rifle hunt.

[silvertip_co]

Ill be there for sure. I clicked the button above but not sure what that does.

[buckee]

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Ill be there for sure. I clicked the button above but not sure what that does.

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That's Scott's Realtree button. It doesn't do anything. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Andrea]

Add one more to the "I'll be there for the hunt". I forgot that my husband was coming too. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Nick]

Can somebody lead me in the right direction to find some information on this? I never recall reading anything about it or if I did, I foregot!!! It sounds tempting.....

[silvertip_co]

Oh I forgot, my wife and oldest dau will be along also for all or most of the time. They will both be elk hunting.

[snapper]

Nick...look at the pinned thread in this room about the great CO elk hunt.

[stevebeilgard]

any excuse to not work. i'll be there

[snapper]

Is there a way Buckee to see the results without clicking a button again? Just curious how many folks are going?

[texastrophies]

Don't forget me. I will be there with rifle in hand.

[Tony]

i serious about showing up for some fun and maybe fishing. oct is long way off. i just dont know yet. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Shoot Strong
Tony

[buckee]

ttt

[Phaseolus (BeanMan)]

If I can show up I will. I'll be hunting elk and deer 4th season in unit 41 out my back door. If harvest is kind to me I'll make at least a long weekend and I'll bring my packframe and hiking boots to pack out the kills.

Beanman

[Team Realtree]

I will be there. Probably the first 4-5 days of the week. Buckee will be there with me. S

[stevebeilgard]

well, there goes the neighborhood.... lol

[texastrophies]

Good deal, ehh.

Elk hunting with a knife http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[buckee]

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well, there goes the neighborhood.... lol

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That's enough out of you eh http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[snapper]

LOL...elk hunting with a knife!

[ladyluck]

Wow, I just seen this. Is it a definite to be a rifle hunt? How many people are actually going?

[snapper]

Yeah Lori...def. a rifle hunt in Oct. (21-29th) Unit 55. Looks to be around a dozen or so hunting and more either fishing or just hanging out.

[stevebeilgard]

should be one heck of a elk hunting camp

[VermontHunter]

Looks like I will be attending, I won't be able to hunt because of the funds.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif,, but I will most likely have some Vermont Maple Syrup and some Green Mountian Roasters coffee for camp... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif,, will be looking forward to meeting some great folks and having some camp fun.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Good thing I don't have a fear of flying thanks to the Army,,, because it's sure going to be a long flight.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Gator]

I have been him hawing around here lately about attending or not. Now that I see Steve-O is gonna be there, looks like I will have to drag myself up there for a couple of days.

[stevebeilgard]

looks like elk camp is growing.... should be a great week

[ruttinbuc]

Does anyone have a figure for the license and camp costs and such. I just may find time to fly out there.

[VermontHunter]

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Does anyone have a figure for the license and camp costs and such. I just may find time to fly out there.

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The license would depend on what type of game you are interested in taking,,,, as for the camp cost Im not sure, but I don't think that there's one, but I've been wrong before.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

HECK, if you find the time and can make it, hopefully we can connect somewhere and finish this flight together, it's sure going to be a long one... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

That goe's for anyone else flying from the east coast... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Phaseolus (BeanMan)]

You will be very limited on what type of game you can hunt. Big Game: You can buy an over the counter bull elk tag for $496. There may be leftover cow elk tags but those won't be posted until after the draw, which closed two days ago, is posted. Last year there were leftover cow tags only for 4th season. You won't be able to get a deer tag OTC in this unit and there won't be any leftovers unless something really strange happens in the draw. So you are most likely stuck with a OTC bull tag or small game.

Beanman

[stevebeilgard]

as far as camp goes, there will be some free tent space. bring out a sleeping bag & roll it out. food can be had for shared cost. i'll get an actual count of mouths to feed and get the groceries, and we'll all split the cost. rides from the airport are available at gas cost only, which may be 50.00 round trip. or, as things get closer, we'll post airport pickup times and share rides. we'll all just work together on this.

[BowtechTurkeyHunter]

as it stands right now I will be attending the Camp I dont think I will be hunting but would be more then willing to help out around the camp ... ect just let me know .. so as it stand I will be there ....

Steve

[VermontHunter]

I have a dumb question of sorts.... I'm planning on bringing the Digital Camera along, I have two XD-Cards one is 16 and the other is a 256 meg. I'm sure I will fill these up rather quickly,, is anyone planning on bringing a laptop that has a cd burner in it ?? if so if I brought some disks would it be possible to unload my camera and burn the images to disk ??

I want to make a picture portfolio, that I can upload after this get together so everyone can view some of the scenes... that we are going to enjoy in person.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I know, I know it's a dumb idea, but it's something I like to do... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[snapper]

I wouldn't be surprised if Scott doesn't have his puter there...he had it in Tenn.

I was planning on taking my digital cam also...but more concerned with charging the batteries? Guess I'll be taking the ole 35mm along too!

[VermontHunter]

I didn't think about the batteries... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif,, I do have 4 rechargeable and I could always bring along a ton of Duracells... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[texastrophies]

I will probably bring my laptop and I have a converter that works off of the cig light in the truck to recharge the batteries with.

[stevebeilgard]

i also think there will be a motor home or 2 in camp. each should have a generator, and i'll just bet you could charge up the batteries.

[VermontHunter]

THANKS for the info guy's,,, I just plan on taking a load of pictures, and will need a way of transferring them to disk...

I also plan on hosting them, and make them available to all to see, and for anyone wanting a CD Disk of the photo's I'll even make that request happen... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[silvertip_co]

Ill help with rides as best I can, I work near Denver airport and live 35min from Springs airport( the best).

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as far as camp goes, there will be some free tent space. bring out a sleeping bag & roll it out. food can be had for shared cost. i'll get an actual count of mouths to feed and get the groceries, and we'll all split the cost. rides from the airport are available at gas cost only, which may be 50.00 round trip. or, as things get closer, we'll post airport pickup times and share rides. we'll all just work together on this.

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[buckee]

I'll be bringing my digital too Luke. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[VermontHunter]

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I'll be bringing my digital too Luke. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Yeah,, and we know why that is.... and it's not for the scenery either.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif,, I'm on to ya Steve... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[buckee]

And you have no place to hide....BWAHAhahahaha http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[VermontHunter]

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And you have no place to hide....BWAHAhahahaha http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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All kinds of open country..... and besides Im alot youger and I can run faster.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[silvertip_co]

I'll be scouting Taylor Park in the next few weeks both for elk and mulies and some land I want to buy. I'll let y'all know what it looks liek and get some fotos posted.

[VermontHunter]

Can't wait to see those pictures... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Thanks silvertip_co.

[Pudd]

seems like everybody sort of dropped off this topic, another 2 weeks and I'll know if I drew a muley tag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nick]

Im coming to hunt. Sounds like I'll be flying unless somebody wants to car pool??? Im about 80% sure im coming I should say.

[Tony]

i will be there for sure to enjoy camp and some fishing. probably the 26th to the 29th. i will know how many days to lock in for sure as it gets closer.

i cant wait to see some old friends and make some new ones .. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Shoot Strong
Tony

[buckee]

GEESH ...I'll be just missing you Tony. I'm coming in on the 19th and leaving on the 24th http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[VermontHunter]

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GEESH ...I'll be just missing you Tony. I'm coming in on the 19th and leaving on the 24th http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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That looks like both of us Steve,, I'll be there from the 18th to the 26th..

[silvertip_co]

We too will be ther 18th to 26th, my wife and dau and I all with bull tags I hope. Guess we'll find out tomorrow when they announce the draws.

[VermontHunter]

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We too will be ther 18th to 26th, my wife and dau and I all with bull tags I hope. Guess we'll find out tomorrow when they announce the draws.

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Good Luck on the draw.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[buckee]

Yeah, all the best on those draws guys and gals

[Nick]

Wait, you had to apply for a lisence to even hunt? Cuz I wanted to come hunt and I didnt know i had to apply! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Or is there a lisence you can buy over the counter?

[Phaseolus (BeanMan)]

Colorado Elk draws are now posted.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/DrawResultsAndPrefPoints/

I drew my third choice "meat in the freezer" tag. Cow elk 4th rifle in unit 41. I had hoped to draw the either sex tag for the same season as a 2nd choice and still get another point since last year there were leftovers. But, hey, I get to hunt straight out of the house and will most likely be eating elk.

Nick, for the RT hunt you will be able to buy an over the counter Bull Elk tag, they are not part of the draw. Just make sure you buy your tag before opening morning. After opening morning you can still buy a tag but you would have to go to a regional DOW office instead of any sporting goods store that sells licenses.

Good luck,

Beanman

[Nick]

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Nick, for the RT hunt you will be able to buy an over the counter Bull Elk tag, they are not part of the draw. Just make sure you buy your tag before opening morning. After opening morning you can still buy a tag but you would have to go to a regional DOW office instead of any sporting goods store that sells licenses.


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[Phaseolus (BeanMan)]

Nick,

Most sporting goods would have licenses, I assume you would get there before the season starts. If not or for convenience you can buy them online or by phone using this link.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/

Beanman

[Nick]

ok, thanks! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[silvertip_co]

OTC licenses are available online guys, come on this is the 21st century. I think they go on sale in mid July or something.





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[Andrea]

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OTC licenses are available online guys, come on this is the 21st century. I think they go on sale in mid July or something.





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Is there a chance of them running out or is this an unlimited supply of OTC tags?? Cause we were just planning on getting ours when we came out there. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Phaseolus (BeanMan)]

Huntngirl,

No chance of running out of OTC licenses, they are 'unlimited' in number. You're good to go.

BM

[stevebeilgard]

unlimited supply. lots of elk,too. or so they say....

[VermontHunter]

OH what ENVY.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[silvertip_co]

I didnt draw tag one for the fall. So I'll get us some OTC tags for bull elk and have a go at it. I still may draw a RFW tag for antelopes. I plan on scouting unit 55 the weeknd of the 9-10 and again on 30-Jul1. Hope to see y'alls there.

[snapper]

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I plan on scouting unit 55 the weeknd of the 9-10 and again on 30-Jul1.

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Are you guiding? LOL

[silvertip_co]

Are you guiding? LOL

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uhhhh NO.

Actually guys here's the way this elk camp has to work or we all go to jail in Gunnison without even goin past GO:

We can't act as a guide, and we can't pay a cook to cook for the group. If we do either then it's a guiding operation and we dont have a license for that. Each person coming to camp is on his own, which doesnt mean we cant hunt eat or laff together. We have an attractive friend thats the Game Warden in Chaffee County and I sure dont want her lockin ME up.

But heck, it's all still a bunch of fun.

Septober approaches...

[Tony]

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GEESH ...I'll be just missing you Tony. I'm coming in on the 19th and leaving on the 24th http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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That looks like both of us Steve,, I'll be there from the 18th to the 26th..

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never mind , i got messed up on the dates and thought everyone was coming the last weekend. so i will switch days around. looks like i will be out there from the 20th through the 22nd of Oct.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ther aint no way im missing out seeing you guys.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Shoot Strong
Tony

[VermontHunter]

Good Deal Tony..... Can't wait to finally meet ya..... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[buckee]

Cool Tony...Can't wait to see ya again http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[silvertip_co]

General over-the-counter (OTC) big game licenses, as well as OTC bear licenses with caps will be available for purchase by internet, telephone (1-800-244-5613), license agents and DOW offices at 9am on July 10. No application or drawing is necessary

[sureshot]

It is really lookign good for me to be there! I would love to hunt but like others the funds are just not there! I would love to tag along with someone and vidio tape if possable,[if legal] biggest thing is meeting lots of you, just met Steve Beilgard last week and if he represents the type of people on this trip i would not miss it for the world!Not sure if I will drive down with Steve or head down on 20, all depends on when I can get off work![bosses harvesting]I would love some fishing time and hopefully lots of relaxing time!!
COuple questions, what type of weather are we usually talking about? are we allowed to tag along with one of the guys hunting, or would that be classed as guiding?
Also one more thing noone is to laugh at me couse I will be bringing a air matress,my back is just getting to old lol!
Liek i told steve I am more that willing in putting ahand in on the cooking, I will bring some saskatoon berries I picked this week[freeze them ] and with someones elk i can make a sort of pemmican like the natives used to make up here,awsoem dried over a slow fire!also I have a charger that hooks to a lighter to charge batteries,
Hopefully see you all in a couple months!!!

[ruttinbuc]

I am still trying to figure out a way to get there. I had to use some unexpected vacation time and just don't have the days to take. I already have a trip planned for a week in November. Then there is the expense of driving. I think it may be cheaper to fly, but it still quite the expense. I'll work on it and see what may be possible.

[VermontHunter]

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It is really lookign good for me to be there! I would love to hunt but like others the funds are just not there! I would love to tag along with someone and vidio tape if possable,[if legal] biggest thing is meeting lots of you, just met Steve Beilgard last week and if he represents the type of people on this trip i would not miss it for the world!Not sure if I will drive down with Steve or head down on 20, all depends on when I can get off work![bosses harvesting]I would love some fishing time and hopefully lots of relaxing time!!
COuple questions, what type of weather are we usually talking about? are we allowed to tag along with one of the guys hunting, or would that be classed as guiding?
Also one more thing noone is to laugh at me couse I will be bringing a air matress,my back is just getting to old lol!
Liek i told steve I am more that willing in putting ahand in on the cooking, I will bring some saskatoon berries I picked this week[freeze them ] and with someones elk i can make a sort of pemmican like the natives used to make up here,awsoem dried over a slow fire!also I have a charger that hooks to a lighter to charge batteries,
Hopefully see you all in a couple months!!!

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Boy,,,, is this going to be fun.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Heck,, I just may be packing my air matress as well if I have room... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[silvertip_co]

I am in Gunnison CO for 4 days. Headed to unit 55 today for scouting and foto ops. Will post pics in a separate post once I get home. Also I got a few BLM topo maps of the area, they were 4.00 ea. I got 6, let me know if we need more.

[Pudd]

just wanted to tell Tony to bring his bow, might just be enough time for a friendly shooting contest!!!!!!!!!!!lol... you know , a chance to redeem yourself from the Tenn. hunt (just kidding) can't wait to see & meet everyone!

[Tony]

of course i will bring my bow Pudd and my bag target.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif should be fun doing a little shooting. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

i sure hope you havent gotten better than you were back then. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


whos going to let us know where to send the donations for the meals and whatever. or is it pay as you come?

i definately will be there. i just hope that most of the guys will try to make it all on the same days.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Shoot Strong
Tony

[VermontHunter]

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whos going to let us know where to send the donations for the meals and whatever. or is it pay as you come?

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Tony,, check with Steve Beilgard with regards to that, I'm sure he'll have an answer for ya... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Can't wait to finally meet you and some others... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[silvertip_co]

Offer to have you mail your gear to my home in PuebloWest still stands if you guys wanna do that. its only 3 hrs from my home to unit 55. Not far at all as the miles go here in Coolorado. Email me if I can help.

Fullmoon Oct 7 so we'll be hunting onthe dark side, we otto haul the elk out by ton. I just bought a 3wheeler to skid em out with. May have a 4wheelr by fall if all goes well on the new job i start on Feb 13.

[sskybnd]

is this hunt opened to any one? i hope you will have it next yr also, i already have my vacation time used for this hunting season, but sounds like it would be a ball.maybe next yr

[Nick]

As bummed as I am...I wont be able to make it due to my work situation. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[silvertip_co]

Buckee... I can still pick you up at the airport on the 18th and we can go eat supper at the new BassPro restaurant in Denver if you want. Shoot me an email to confirm. or call me 719-369-2715. svenska50@hotmail.com

In fact anyone coming to Colo to the RT elk hunt can call me with questions if you like.

[texastrophies]

Less than a month now, how about an update on who all is going????

I am in. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[stevebeilgard]

meeeee toooo. getting excited now. see you in a few weeks.

[snapper]

Pete and I are in! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tony]

Im coming to fish and have fun.. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Shoot Strong
Tony

[Pudd]

already have a bull tag in hand!!!!!!!!!!! : http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[snapper]

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already have a bull tag in hand!!!!!!!!!!!

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Yeah, forgot to tell you...I got mine too! Just curious, why would the lic./tag come from Nashville, TN?

[VermontHunter]

My plane leaves for CO early on the 18th.,,,, Don't forget me at the airport Steve... http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif