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Idaho Bull Down

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 09 17, 2019 •  [Post 1]

Recouping today from a brutal pack out. Dropped meat off at processor, grabbed some more ice blocks, grabbed a burger, called Mrs Wapiti to check in on her, back up the mountain to work on getting my buddy his bull.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Rangerz » 09 17, 2019 •  [Post 2]

Congrats!
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Elkhntr08 » 09 17, 2019 •  [Post 3]

Pictures or it didn’t happen!
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 17, 2019 •  [Post 4]

Congrats RJ. We will wait for the story and pics.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Indian Summer » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 5]

Elkhntr08 wrote:Pictures or it didn’t happen!


Exactly. And a detailed story about why this alleged pack out was more difficult than most.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby 7mmfan » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 6]

Great work on the bull. You do realize leaving this group hanging like that is justifiable cause to make significant modifications to your car and relocate it right? This forum may be in complete shambles before you get back. At least that's how other forums work.... I've been told.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby >>>---WW----> » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 7]

Congrats on your successful hunt. Wish I could have been there to help with the pack out.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby lamrith » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 8]

Indian Summer wrote:
Elkhntr08 wrote:Pictures or it didn’t happen!


Exactly. And a detailed story about why this alleged pack out was more difficult than most.


Our illustrious leader is nothing if he is not a glutton for punishment. I am sure his partner in crime heard a bugle and said something like "It's not that bad, he is right there on the other side in those trees." He's right, but the other side in over in that area there is a steep 1000ft down and then 1000ft up the other side in a alder thicket mess... Ahh the rabbbit holes a true Elk addict will jump into.

Sorry I was not there to help pack out RJ!

7mmfan wrote:Great work on the bull. You do realize leaving this group hanging like that is justifiable cause to make significant modifications to your car and relocate it right? This forum may be in complete shambles before you get back. At least that's how other forums work.... I've been told.

You know, he is gonna need more room on the wall to hang this new beast of a rack. Seems to me that it would be a perfect time to help him out and take the current one down and install on Big Red's hood. I might have to go over and get that done for him so he has a nice surprise when he gets home.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby wawhitey » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 9]

Well, lets see it. Im living vicariously through everybody elses hunts right now. Out bobbing around like a cork on the ocean, which is what ill be doing for probably 40 more days. At least we have satellite internet now so i can see what everybody else is hanging their tags on.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 10]

Did you really get an elk RJ or did you just help someone pack out one? We are starting to wonder here.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby wawhitey » 09 18, 2019 •  [Post 11]

I got a pic of RJ's elk here.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Indian Summer » 09 19, 2019 •  [Post 12]

Swede wrote:Did you really get an elk RJ or did you just help someone pack out one? We are starting to wonder here.


I think his heart grew ten sizes bigger and he doesn’t have the desire to actually shoot one. When are we going to get the rest of the story though. I heard he is still having sinus problems and when he breathes it sounds like a squealy spike and herd bulls come running in to see who is trying to steal their ladies. :lol:
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby lamrith » 09 19, 2019 •  [Post 13]

He has no cell reception up at his elk camp. Ahh the bliss of no constant bling, ding, chirp of modern techonology, I am jealous!

We probably will not hear from him again unless 1, they get another elk down and return to town, or 2, they have packed camp and are heading home.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 19, 2019 •  [Post 14]

Now he has cell phone issues huh? We had reception when I was over there. Also my cell phone has an off ("END") switch, so it is not going to interrupt me. I am beginning to think Indian Summer is onto something. :D
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Indian Summer » 09 22, 2019 •  [Post 15]

Well.... should we call search and rescue? Maybe send a Saint Bernard with a flask of whiskey?
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Elkhntr08 » 09 22, 2019 •  [Post 16]

I came down tonight to dry out and warm up. Was hoping to see a picture of a idaho bull, but no.
Is the leader MIA?
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Lefty » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 17]

Yep: get the pic,..
congratulations!!!




Im starting to look forward to a brutal pack out :oops:


I spent Saturdya playing chess with 3 bulls,.. they eventually out walked me
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby >>>---WW----> » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 18]

I was able to kidnap Big Red and take it to the drag strip in Denver over the weekend. I'm sure glad they didn't make me tear down after I took the top stock eliminator trophy. Now all I have to do is get it back to Rainer before our illustrious leader gets home from his hunt!!!!!!!

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Sorry about the dents and scratches. The handyman jack slipped while I was putting the racing slicks on. :o :shock: But I think a little Bondo and a couple cans of Krylon should fix it back up!
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 19]

Krylon and Bondo are good, but after you replace the slicks; I think you can just stage the scene in RJ's garage to look like Mrs. Wapiti left the garage door open. Then the neighbor's dog knocked over the garbage can or something and caused the damage. Another way to deal with it would be to do a little burn-out in the driveway so it will look like a hit and run. It is just too much trouble trying to fix old paint and metal.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 20]

Geezus! This is the kind of rabblerousing and Chevelle vandalism that I was afraid of during my absence. I do like the St Bernard and whiskey idea though, could use a warm up. Back from spike for a few days to dry clothes and will hunt from base a bit. Here’s my 15 SEP Idaho bull. Still working on getting Joe a shot.

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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby 7mmfan » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 21]

Excellent
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 22]

Wow! That was worth the wait. Great bull. Where did you find a flat place to get a bull in north Idaho?
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby wawhitey » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 23]

Right on man, and here i was about to make an official declaration of shenanigans.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Elkhntr08 » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 24]

Wow! Holy cow! Nice bull.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Swede » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 25]

Is that all we get here. One picture and no story. We need the full account on this matter.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Elkduds » 09 23, 2019 •  [Post 26]

Wow, fine bull, only willing to appear in selfie w RJ because he is dead (the bull). Waiting patiently for The Rest Of The Story.

Congratulations on a well-deserved harvest after a difficult year. You deserve it :!:
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Indian Summer » 09 24, 2019 •  [Post 27]

Good job RJ. I like a dark horned bull. Now go have a bowl of chicken soup and compose your story for us. You don’t look too beat ip in that picture.
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby elkstalker » 09 24, 2019 •  [Post 28]

Nice bull RJ! Can't wait to hear the story
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 09 28, 2019 •  [Post 29]

Just got back about an hour ago; I'll get a tale of the tape story up as soon as I can. Got lotsa gear recovery work to do over the next few days, back to work for a few days, then off for a WA smokepole hunt. RJ
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 09 28, 2019 •  [Post 30]

Swede wrote:Wow! That was worth the wait. Great bull. Where did you find a flat place to get a bull in north Idaho?


If you only knew old friend. Story is a coming. No flatness there. RJ
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Re: Idaho Bull Down

Postby Lefty » 09 29, 2019 •  [Post 31]

Wow Incredible bull You deserve to feel sore from the pack :P

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