Shooting elk in its bed

[bobcat]

An elk in it's bed that doesn't have a clue I'm there? I can't think of a more ethical shot (with a rifle.)  It's much better than an running full bore through the timber. The goal is to kill with only one shot and as quickly as possible. It its in its bed, it probably won't even get up after the shot. Doesn't get any better than that.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I would pick up a rock and throw it so he jumps up ...then let him run for about 300 yards and then  put one in his neck  No ...seriously I would take that shot any day as long as I had a clear shot of his neck or vitals ...I prefer neck shots when I can make them 

[JLS]

As for chukars: run like a rabbit, die like a rabbit.  That's all I'm saying.

 

Redlegs and I have a gentleman's agreement that there will be NOOOOO Arkansas wingshooting from me

[rb2506]

One of my favorite stalks, my buddy sneaks into forty yards wind blowing crazy, 4x4 sleeping with his head down and half dozen does bedded with him. Takes a doe with a head shot, the buck lifts it's head and smack one to the neck. Two dead deer. On video to boot

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[BOWHUNTER45]

One of my favorite stalks, my buddy sneaks into forty yards wind blowing crazy, 4x4 sleeping with his head down and half dozen does bedded with him. Takes a doe with a head shot, the buck lifts it's head and smack one to the neck. Two dead deer. On video to boot

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Well....this would be a good night for a video 

[sakoshooter]

No problem shooting an animal in it's bed. Damn good stalk to get that close first of all.
The only thing many probably don't know is how low the vitals are on a bedded buck/bull.  Everything is squashed against the ground with the chest wider and not as tall.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Gots my popcorn and beverage all ready for the video! Lets see it!

[rb2506]

I will work on the video, don't let the popcorn get cold though

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[unluckyjohn]

Good points from most. I do support our freedoms to hunt and make our own choices on what we believe to be correct. Some did really get me thinking

[dreamingbig]

I would have no problem doing it but it is a tougher shot than if they are standing.  Aim small, miss small.

[Ghost Hunter]

An elk in it's bed that doesn't have a clue I'm there? I can't think of a more ethical shot (with a rifle.)  It's much better than an running full bore through the timber. The goal is to kill with only one shot and as quickly as possible. It its in its bed, it probably won't even get up after the shot. Doesn't get any better than that.

  Killed my sleeping bull last year with cows all around him.  I considered it an accomplishment sneaking up on the herd on open hillside.   I was within 30 yards of cows and 60 yards of the bull. 

[dawn2dusk]

As long as its a good clean shot at the sweet spot I'm all for it!