Don't know about you!
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From: Paul@thefort
29-Aug-20
Don't know about you but I am heading out in the morning (Sunday) for elk camp 6 hours away. Monday morning I will be hiking up to spike camp, (takes 3 hours and gain 1600 ft. in elevation), set up camp (when you get to camp, make camp), fill the water jug and do a little evening scouting. Wed morn, will be here before we know it. My goal is to kill an bull elk with my Great Plains recurve bow.. Good luck to all. Maybe there will be a story to come. My best, Paul
From: tkjwonta
29-Aug-20
Good luck Paul, if the hunt/story is half as good as last year's it will be a dandy!
From: Ucsdryder
29-Aug-20
Good luck Paul! I’m heading up Tuesday early afternoon. I went scouting and pulled cameras on Wednesday.
From: t-roy
29-Aug-20
Good luck, Paul!
From: yooper89
29-Aug-20
Good luck, Paul. No archery hunt for me this year but looking forward to the stories and highlights throughout the month!
From: orionsbrother
29-Aug-20
Best to you Paul. Have fun. Be safe. Put one on the ground.
From: Dale06
29-Aug-20
Be safe and good luck. I’m 20 days behind you, in new mex.
From: sitO
29-Aug-20
Good luck and have fun bud, my brother set camp tonight N of Steamboat. I'll be "living" through you guys until I can get out there next week.
From: Stoneman
29-Aug-20
Best of luck Paul. Have a safe trip and another great adventure.
From: Gotta Hunt
29-Aug-20
Best of luck Paul. Looking forward to the story. I'm guessing something just as epic as last year. Might have to hunt more than a day though.
I leave the 21st for Colorado. Hunting til end of the season. Then my Dad has an early season rifle tag that starts on the 1st of October. Will hunt with him til the 4th. Fly home. Then meet him in New Mexico on the 22nd for our rifle elk hunt. Looking forward to a great season.
Best of luck to all. Can't wait to hear all the stories. For now, I'll wait and dream
Nick
From: arlone
29-Aug-20
Best of luck! Will be looking forward to the story and pictures. Be safe!
From: Grunt-N-Gobble
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul!
From: BULELK1
30-Aug-20
Me too Paul, round 2 on my Ut. LE bow Bull tag
We have nice cooler weather for a couple days coming .
Be safe and Pick-a-$pot,
Robb
From: PeteO
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul we can always count on you for a good story!
From: Whip
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul!
From: altitude sick
30-Aug-20
Good luck to all, Be safe.
From: carcus
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul, I'll be heading out Monday, hunting Tuesday
From: Paul@thefort
30-Aug-20
Thanks guys. 5 am. I woke up 3-4 times during the night. You would think I would have gotten use to this opening day stuff over the years. I guess not! 6 am and ready to bail out and hit the road. All packed and ready. Weighed the pack at 45# but have supplies for 10 days, and then if needed, can hike down to the truck to replenish. Should be a trudge up the mountain but just one foot in front of the other and a few short rest stops. My 80.5 year old bones are prime and ready for this adventure. Yep, one foot in front of the other, one deep breath followed by another. Sort of like life in general. Make the best of it. What we do know for sure is that the sun rises up every morning. My best as always. Paul
From: PeteO
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul we can always count on you for a good story!
From: hdaman
30-Aug-20
Best of luck Paul, and thanks for taking us along!
From: elvspec
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul! Hope you find the one your looking for!
From: Whocares
30-Aug-20
Enjoy , Paul! Look forward to your report. Hitting Colorado this morning myself.
From: ki-ke
30-Aug-20
Best of luck Paul! There is a dead bull walking.....
From: jdbbowhunter
30-Aug-20
Good Luck!!
From: Inshart
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul, "may your bow bend quiet and your arrow fly true". Bob
From: joehunter
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul - we are heading out from MI on the 11th.
From: Treeline
30-Aug-20
Go get em Paul!
From: fastflight
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul. It will be an adventure no matter what happens with the elk.
From: Grubby
30-Aug-20
I’m looking forward to hearing about your hunt!!
From: KSflatlander
30-Aug-20
Man, 45lbs pack up 1600 ft at 80. An amazing story already! Absolute respect. Can’t wait to follow along.
By the way, what keeps you driven to climb that mountain?
From: goelk
30-Aug-20
be safe and have fun and have a great time. looking forward to your stories with your recurve bow.
From: Big John
30-Aug-20
Paul, you are a true ambassador to the sport of bow hunting. Age is never a obstacle to you. Best of luck and, as always, I look forward to your story of the hunt and the photos !!!
From: SBH
30-Aug-20
Its here! good luck Paul. Be safe and have fun. Looking forward to your recap.
From: elkster
30-Aug-20
Inspired.
From: APauls
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul.
From: JRABQ
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul, you are an inspiration to us "younger" folks!
From: btnbuck
30-Aug-20
Good luck and waiting for a great story! (as usual).
From: jordanathome
30-Aug-20
I can't wait for more kill shot selfies!!!!! Epic
From: PeteO
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul we can always count on you for a good story!
From: Thornton
30-Aug-20
Good luck. Looking forward to the adventure in pictures.
From: fisherick
30-Aug-20
Glad to see you are taking the recurve out to hunt. Good luck, stay safe and aim small. Can't wait to here the stories.
From: bluedog
30-Aug-20
"Yep, one foot in front of the other, one deep breath followed by another. Sort of like life in general. Make the best of it. What we do know for sure is that the sun rises up every morning."
Great words Paul.. You've got it nailed solid.
Good luck and sure you're having a good time.
From: luckydraw
30-Aug-20
Love your attitude Paul. Enjoy the experience!
From: RT
30-Aug-20
Have fun Paul
From: Ambush
30-Aug-20
I'd say "good luck" but we all know that it's your drive, determination and love of the hunt that propels you. And your success rate definitely attests to more than just luck. Dead Elk Walking!
I head out Monday (tomorrow) to try and replicate your story from last year.
From: Firsty
30-Aug-20
I always look forward to your stories! Good luck, I can only hope I'll be doing that at your age!!
From: midwest
30-Aug-20
Good luck, Paul....make another memory!
From: huntabsarokee
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul and can’t wait for your end of season recap.
From: drycreek
30-Aug-20
Good luck Paul !
From: Habitat for Wildlife
30-Aug-20
GL Paul, I will be following sir.
From: uteangler
31-Aug-20
Good luck sir
From: Sivart
31-Aug-20
Good luck, Paul. Can't wait for the story
From: BC
31-Aug-20
Man, you're an inspiration at 80 plus years. Hope I can keep that fire burning too. God bless and good hunting. Kill a big one.
From: ND String Puller
31-Aug-20
Looking forward to the story! Thanks for taking us along! Good luck sir!
From: Shiras42
31-Aug-20
Looking forward to the updates. Like Ambush said I would wish you good luck, but it's way more than luck with you. Have a great hunt!
From: Charlie Rehor
31-Aug-20
Good luck Paul...
Just arrived in Colorado driving from Rhode Island.
Drove 2100 miles and only saw Trump signs (Lots). Not one Camilla sign.
From: longspeak74
31-Aug-20
Good luck, Paul!!
From: BOWNUT
31-Aug-20
Good luck Paul! Be careful.
From: Vonfoust
31-Aug-20
Good luck Paul!!
From: Heat
31-Aug-20
Right on Paul, good luck!
From: maxracx
31-Aug-20
Best of Luck!!!
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
31-Aug-20
Best of luck Paul. Tag filled or not we want a story! Be safe my friend, Jeff.
From: ND String Puller
31-Aug-20
With 2020 going the way it has. I decided I better not spend the money on an elk tag this year. I’m especially looking forward to hearing from the “privileged” ;) who get to chase them! But I’d really like to see Paul nail a big herd bull with that recurve. It would make my year!
From: badbull
31-Aug-20
Good for you Paul. You are one tough dude that only one near your age can truly appreciate what you do and I certainly do. We are all pulling for you but you are a success by just being there. Best of elk hunting to you! Badbull
From: Scrappy
31-Aug-20
How in the world do you get your pack weight down to only 45 pounds. I swear my six days worth of food weighs almost that much:) Good luck Paul.
From: easeup
31-Aug-20
the incarnate bionic man! good luck and watching the updates
From: elkmtngear
31-Aug-20
Godspeed Paul, may the wind always be in your face !
Eagerly looking forward to your adventure this Season!
From: Ucsdryder
07-Sep-20
Does anybody know if Paul gets inreach messages or checks the weather periodically? I can’t imagine he is using a 4 season tent this early in September. That storm blowing in could get dangerous for guys who backpack in for 10-14 days and can’t check the forecast that far out. If anybody can reach him, give him a heads up just in case.
From: ELKMAN
07-Sep-20
Awesome! Good luck!
From: Gene
07-Sep-20
Best to you ,Paul. I look forward to hearing your story of the hunt. Are you hunting the same area as last year?
From: Missouribreaks
07-Sep-20
Good luck!
From: ahunter76
07-Sep-20
Well, hope it's being a good trip & your safe & enjoying the adventure. Update when possible..
From: lewis
07-Sep-20
My hero good luck Paul always your stories are inspiring stay safe Lewis
From: spike78
07-Sep-20
Good luck Paul and be safe!
From: Jasper
07-Sep-20
Good luck Paul and Charlie!
From: ND String Puller
08-Sep-20
Anyone hear from Paul yet?
From: sitO
08-Sep-20
He's gonna have one helluva story for us I predict
From: Quinn @work
08-Sep-20
I hope Paul is safe and WARM out there if he's still on the mountain. I'd imagine he's probably packed out to stay dry and warm, update us all and then he'll head back in to kill his bull if he hasn't already. Good luck Paul!
From: Shiras42
09-Sep-20
Anyone hear any updates from Paul?
From: Treeline
09-Sep-20
Treeline's Link
See attached link.
He’s out.
And fishing! Definitely set the hook. Dirty Rotten!
