Well, here we go! My Observatory elk hunt starts on Friday. To the detriment of my fishing, I've been over three of the last five weekends scouting. I've found a few herds here and there and now feel like I've got some good 'go-to' areas. Heard my first bugles this weekend. That is one of the coolest things around! Can't wait to get back in there with the bow in my hands and chase those critters.

I'll hunt this weekend in Observatory, then come back to work for the week, then head down for my New Mexico elk hunt the following week. Things don't sound good in NM - it's rained like 50 straight days in our unit and the area is a total mess. One of my hunting partners tried to scout this weekend, but the road into our planned spot was under water. They found a ton of elk back in there a few weeks ago - would really suck if we couldn't get back in there.

I've been practicing with the bow quite a bit, and feel confident (at the range, at least) with my broadheads out to 50 yards. Of course, knowing that 'bull fever' will have a big effect at money time, I want to shoot much closer than that. I keep telling myself, 'aim small, miss small'. Just hope I get the opportunity.