Really Late Season elk hunt

[Guy Miner]

Young John drew a Very Late Season elk tag. Sadly, our planned week-long trip got whittled down to two days by our mutually conflicting schedules. So, we spent a great two days, looking for elk over near the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, in Eastern Washington. Was basically just two real nice, long, hikes, while carrying a rifle. We got to know the local roads & trails, saw and heard an incredible variety of birds - I really can't adequately describe the sounds of the birds there at sunrise this morning - it was INCREDIBLE.

Did we even see an elk? No... Only elk tracks and elk poop. Neither of which fills a tag! :grin: But doggone we had a good time.





Yes, that's his favorite "big" rifle, the .30-06 Model of 1917, topped by a 6x Leupold, sighted in at 200 yards with 165 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips at a modest 2750 fps. Sadly, not a shot was fired from it during the past two days. On a good note, we had a blast. He drove the Jeep through 30" of water a couple of times, more smoothly than I usually manage. We hiked cross-country for miles and miles, in some of the most beautiful land. All private land, but open with his tag. Really felt blessed to be able to access such incredibly beautiful land.

Birds? Geese, ducks, turkey, woodpeckers and a myriad of other species... It was LOUD this morning when they all woke up and sounded off. Loved it!

What a fun little trip. Despite not even seeing an elk.

Guy

 

[6mm Remington]

Too bad there were no elk for the pot but a couple things stand out.

It was incredible. Doggone we had a good time. Really felt blessed, and what a fun little trip!

 

[DrMike]

What a neat day despite not seeing any elk. That's hunting, for sure. Any day with our children in the field is a good day.

 

[sask boy]

Guy that is what it is all about being out there with family .
Getting the animal is just a bonus. Thank you for the story & photos!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Vince]

Very nice, Guy.

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[Rol_P]

You have Family and fond memories. God is good.

 

[truck driver]

I still remember the last hunt my son and I went on and still enjoy the moment and smile on his face when he killed his first and only Buck,
Guy you are truly blessed to be able to spend time hunting with your son. Cherish the memories for ever. It's not the kill but the time spent together.