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Another three days in the woods, another group of close calls and nothing to show.  Had the big bull in to 20 yards Sunday afternoon and his lead cow busted out.  Must have caught wind.  I could literally hear the sucker breathing on the other side of the trees.  Just would not step out into the...

Had my first outing last week and had multiple opportunities daily, however could not seal the deal.  Either a cow would lead the herd out of the area, bulls in tow, the wind wasn't quite right and got busted, or we had too much timber between us and a bull in range.  Incredibly frustrating at...

Just wanted to put it out there that I'm very lucky to be able to get out into my honey hole the week before the season.  Being a single father of two this is a rare thing for sure.  The stars aligned and opportunity arose so I'm snagging it.  Hoping to hear some bulls bugling and walk gently...

Who else has hit their fitness goals for this year?? I completed my first Spartan race in MT this year and had a finish time in the top 25.  I was down to 170 lbs this year and now that it's close to season packed on about ten extra pounds of mostly muscle to help pack out meat in two weeks...

Two weeks until the Montana Spartan race!  I'll be in Big Fork rocking it out soon!  Anyone else going to be there?

Opening for spring bear mt is approaching!  Coming out of the dens early this year so should be good. Getting ready to head back into the woods!

Blew my ankle this weekend.  Not sure yet as to the extent of the injury but it doesn't move currently.  If there's not significant improvement by tomorrow I'll be meeting with the doc for x-rays.  Looks like it's time to focus on the arms for a bit I guess!  Staying optimistic but this is...

I am crushing this physical fitness goal.  Last year I was aiming to be at 180 lbs for my goal weight.  I was at 165 this summer and after winter holiday eating binges started this year at 180 lbs.  I started taking my workout seriously again two weeks ago and am back down to 170 and have added...

Took my time off to hunt the rocky mtn front Nov 3-5th.  I've never been to this area but have always heard legend of the caliber of animals taken out of it.  Very much excited to get back out in the hills and chase some game.  Hope everyone out there is getting their fill this season!  I'll...

So I hit my target weight sometime in the previous month.  I'd been busy all summer and hammering my exercise routine regularly but hadn't been near a scale in a while.  Hopped on the one in my girlfriends place yesterday and was kind of blown away to see the scale read 168 lbs.  Two years ago...

I've been a compound guy since I was 14 or so and have recently been given one of my grandfathers old re-curves.  I went and got it a new string and fletched up some arrows and have been having a good bit of fun with it this spring already.  My goal is to be proficient enough with it by next...

Hey I wanted to see who out there uses a protein supplement that they are pleased with and would recommend.  I just started using a really cheap protein powder after workouts and have noticed a big jump in muscle mass this month so i'm interested in stepping it up to a more quality brand if...

I noticed that the seminar at the great rockies sport show isn't on the event page anymore.  What's the deal elk 101 guys?

Got a call the other day from a long lost buddy who joined the army when we left high school.  After his commitment to the armed forces he took a job guiding tourists through Yellowstone NP and is moving to Bozeman MT soon.  He gave me a call cause he heard I settled in MT as well.  He informed...

What's up with all these zany foreign language posts???? anyone?

That means 8 months until September! better than last month anyhow  :)

Who needs a new year?  End of season means time to set new goals.  I want to get down another 10-15 lbs and add 5-10 lbs of muscle in the next six months.  Made it to 185 lbs before elk season from 215 lbs last January.  Been hovering 185 since.  Time to take it to the next level and increase...

Right now I'm looking at the Tenzig 5000, but the frugal man in me has a tough time parting 300+ bucks for a new pack.  Anybody out there find a durable and functional pack for a more reasonable price?  I need it to be able to carry enough space for 3+ days in the field at a time and haul out...

So turns out my kids both came down with "hand foot and mouth disease" which is a pretty awful affliction.  Why do I share this you may ask?  because it occurred the same week as my week-long hunt with my father.  Needless to say I've been home with them for the previous 5 days and they appear...

I was just thinking about this topic while gathering up my gear to head back out this weekend and try to bag a bull for my dad.  I just wanted to extend gratitude to the Elk 101 crew, along with all of the people on this forum for creating a site where people can get together and support on...