2015 Elk Hunting

For the 5th year in a row family from Michigan came out for the muzzleloader elk season.  We had learned a lot in past years and this year things finally came together.   My cousin Mick who had been out in 2012 shot a 6 by 5 on Tuesday at 6pm.  With everyones help we had the elk quartered and up to the truck by 9:30pm.  I can't imagine how long it would have taken if it was just one guy doing all the work!

Mick's 6 by 5.

On Thursday morning we got some bulls bugling and my cousin Bob who had never elk hunted before got a 5 by 5.  This time we had everything up to the road in 4 hours.  I'll tell you, its a lot of work to haul that much meat up 1,100' to the vehicle!

Ben, Bob, Don Jr., Randy, and Ed.
(Mick came later and Bill supported from the car) 

I always look forward to seeing the Kiessel family during the Elk season.  I'm already looking forward to next year!

Elk Hunting

My Dad, uncle Bill and cousin Mick just came out to go elk hunting.  Bill, Dad and I with Muzzleloaders and Mick with his bow.  We ended up not getting anything but had a great time chasing the elk around!  Dad as usual was the camp cook, and did a damn good job!  Mick did the dishes and Bill kept us all in line.  Word is that another Kiessel crew is thinking about coming out next year.  I look forward to it!  Hopefully Bill and Mick will come out again soon as well!  Thanks for the great week guys!  Below are a few photos of camp life.

The new wall tent.  Very plush!

Mick, Bill, and Randy.

Mick roughing it.

Bill supervising.

Getting ready to head out for the afternoon.

What a good looking bunch of Kiessel's!

Amanda in between her two naps for the day.

Bill, Dad and I in 2009. (I had to add atleast one photo of an elk.)