Western WA Elk Raffle winner :)

[elkhunter00]

Was there ever any update on this?

[xXLojackXx]

   Wheres the pics of this 360" bull?

[longwalker]

there was no 360 bull dropped with this tag. dont know what it scored but it wasnt 360....

[rosscrazyelk]

  Wheres the pics of this 360" bull?

Not sure how rumors of a 360 bull started but it was not 360.
There were 360 bulls seen but never harvested..
John had a adventure for sure. With 4 months of hunting you can have alot of fun ..... And stress......
He ran into a lot of bad luck. Horrible weather, and sometimes just not in the right place at the right time. But that is hunting.... I was glad to have met him and his wife and glad they let me tag along a couple times. I also got to meet some other die hard hunters by tagging along.. John in the end notched his tag and he is happy..

[furbearer365]

I've always been a pretty private hunter.  Im the last guy that would ever tote my kill around just to brag, but the least they could do is get on here and lets us know how the hunt went.  She came on here and wanted every ones opinions on where to go, then just disappears and doesn't at least show the ending results. Even if you don't want to show the results, maybe get on here and tell some stories and give thanks to those that helped or something.

[cryder]

awesome draw !!! GEET TOOO THE CHOPPPAAAH !!!

[coachcw]

I've always been a pretty private hunter.  Im the last guy that would ever tote my kill around just to brag, but the least they could do is get on here and lets us know how the hunt went.  She came on here and wanted every ones opinions on where to go, then just disappears and doesn't at least show the ending results. Even if you don't want to show the results, maybe get on here and tell some stories and give thanks to those that helped or something.

I'm with you they got pretty quiet

[elkhunter00]

I've always been a pretty private hunter.  Im the last guy that would ever tote my kill around just to brag, but the least they could do is get on here and lets us know how the hunt went.  She came on here and wanted every ones opinions on where to go, then just disappears and doesn't at least show the ending results. Even if you don't want to show the results, maybe get on here and tell some stories and give thanks to those that helped or something.

Exactly, announcing it on here and asking for help, you would think that they would post the story.

[trophyhunt]

I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to hear a bunch of crap like, why did he shoot that bull or, damn that's small for a raffle tag... and so on.  Rosscrazyelk pretty much summed up the guys hunt, he had fun and worked hard.  He didn't get the bull he was hoping for and I can imagine the pressure put on him to kill a monster then post it up.  I agree with you guys about him letting you all know how it went because of asking for help, maby he will give his own report. But just remember the crap some guys get for posting on here, and with that big of a tag in your pocket, that's a lot of opinions and pressure.  I'd love to have that tag to see how it feels!!!!

[nwhunter]

Not the first time someone on here gets a tag of a lifetime and then dissapears when the results arent what they were hoping for, its there right to do so. A great tag doesnt guarantee a record book animal. Its still a hunt and mother nature can throw plenty of curveballs and there are no slamdunks on any hunt when you arent just out to shoot the first one you see. Bottom line is any bull on the westside over 300 is a trophy and there is no shame in that. Eastside bulls over 350 are tough to get and most guys couldnt pass either of these type of bulls up. Hopefully this hunt produced lots of good memories and regardless of what type of bull was killed it was the hunt of a lifetime for the people involved.That part of the hunt never gets added into the score but should be important too. Now I hope I get the tag this year!!  nwhunter

[jackelope]

Not the first time someone on here gets a tag of a lifetime and then dissapears when the results arent what they were hoping for, its there right to do so. A great tag doesnt guarantee a record book animal. Its still a hunt and mother nature can throw plenty of curveballs and there are no slamdunks on any hunt when you arent just out to shoot the first one you see. Bottom line is any bull on the westside over 300 is a trophy and there is no shame in that. Eastside bulls over 350 are tough to get and most guys couldnt pass either of these type of bulls up. Hopefully this hunt produced lots of good memories and regardless of what type of bull was killed it was the hunt of a lifetime for the people involved.That part of the hunt never gets added into the score but should be important too. Now I hope I get the tag this year!!  nwhunter

Well said, nwhunter. Hopefully the guy had a great time, made new memories and new friends and killed a bull. That would make me happy. I hope he's not regretting any of it. I'd like to see the bull and I'd venture a guess to say that nobody would be crap talking any of it.

[bearpaw]

   Hunting is hunting, sometimes success and luck are better than other times. Would love to hear the story. 

[jackelope]

I just saw this quote on Facebook from Ryan Hatfield and it couldn't be more fitting.

" In today's instant gratification society, more and more pressure revolves around success and the measurement of one's prowess as a hunter by inches on a score chart or field photos produced on social media. Don't fall into the trap. Hunting is-and always be- about the hunt, the adventure, the views, and time spent with close friends and family. " Ryan Hatfield

[MtnMuley]

Obviously Hatfield had a bad year last year

[Mr Mykiss]

I had one of my best hunting years ever last year and I did not notch a tag...