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    • Cleland
        April 9, 2015 at 2:30 am
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        #5584

        w[b][/b]Wolfing elk on horseback, 2-4 day outings before any return to main camp. Anyone done these kind of bowhunts? Going to try this method this fall, colo. Or Ida.[i][/i]

      • Stix
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          April 9, 2015 at 3:10 am
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          #42459

          I’ve rode horseback into a wilderness area 7 miles or so and set up a base camp for elk hunt. It was a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. Is this what you are asking about?

        • Bruce Smithhammer
            April 9, 2015 at 3:15 am
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            #42460

            Cleland –

            My response to your question from the previous thread:

            https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=ACCB2902-1422-1DE9-ED55DB8BE6CF2870&page=2

          • Stix
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              April 9, 2015 at 2:52 pm
              Post count: 175
              #42996

              Ok, after reading Smithammers attachment, I understand what you are referring to.

              I have on one occasion unintentionally “slept” amongst the herd. I set up a spike camp in the ravine next to where the herd was at dark. I estimate about 200 yards. I was awaken about 3am by the herd, all around my spike camp calling to each other. I guess my snoring attracted them?? Lol. But anyway, all the elk calling to each other woke me up. I peeked out of my tent and they were only a few feet away. The sound of the zipper of the tent caused them to move, bot maybe 50 yards or so. It was a frigid night so I decide not to pursue them as it would have probably drove them into the next county. By daybreak they were gone.

              This goes against everything that I have learned about elk, but I guess it could work, but I’ve only read about folks doing this in books. Your mileage may vary.

            • Cleland
                April 9, 2015 at 8:14 pm
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                #43231

                Stix wrote: Ok, after reading Smithammers attachment, I understand what you are referring to.

                I have on one occasion unintentionally “slept” amongst the herd. I set up a spike camp in the ravine next to where the herd was at dark. I estimate about 200 yards. I was awaken about 3am by the herd, all around my spike camp calling to each other. I guess my snoring attracted them?? Lol. But anyway, all the elk calling to each other woke me up. I peeked out of my tent and they were only a few feet away. The sound of the zipper of the tent caused them to move, bot maybe 50 yards or so. It was a frigid night so I decide not to pursue them as it would have probably drove them into the next county. By daybreak they were gone.

                This goes against everything that I have learned about elk, but I guess it could work, but I’ve only read about folks doing this in books. Your mileage may vary. Thanks for the comeback Styx! Iv’e had a similar experience in Mont. many years ago on a drop camp hunt 10 miles+ deep in the woods. I had bull elk screaming there heads off outside my camp on the head waters of a bowl! I should of had elk that week but had no experience at all and two deer to my credit at the time. Wanted to hear some similar experiences as I figure my plan. Need to find an area no motorized—-horses only.

              • Cleland
                  April 9, 2015 at 8:18 pm
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                  #43236

                  Sorry Styx, got my reply mixed in with your quote. Need more practice on this I-phone with TradBow Forums. Appreciate the comments and info from everyone.

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