Shot one and couldn't find it...:(

[jason stevens]

Been thete done that it happens I hung up my bow for the season figured I killed one for the other animals.hope you find it .

[elk247]

Im sorry to hear this. With the rain coming it is so important to get help right away. Those of us that have been there before know the feeling. Dont be to shy to ask for help. And please don't kick this poor guy while he's down.

i wasn't trying to kick him, I've been in his shoes before, as have most experienced bow hunters. I just see guys that want to help and I wish they could. 

That was not directed at you by any means. It was meant for the armchair qb's. We have all seen threads get crazy. It's good to see guys trying to help, add me to that list.

[trophyhunt]

It's all good :tup:and I completely agree with you!

[herdbull33]

Thanks so much for the offers of help. Much appreciated. Update:  I went back out with two buddies and we gridded the whole hill side. It was so thick and the fact we lost the blood trail pretty much meant his and mine demise. Last night At camp I heard the coyotes yipping and celebrating pretty much telling me they found him. Two days and high 80's for temps isnt a good combo. Trust me I've learned my lesson and will never assume an elk is gonna stop on a cow call. Again thanks for the offer to help. I'm done for the season.

[trophyhunt]

I don't think you should be done for the season, I think what your going through happens a lot w bow hunters. You have to do everything you can to find wounded animals, and if you do without success, you move on. You should keep your head up, move on and go redeem yourself!

[PlateauNDN]

    you put in an honest effort and were unsuccessful, move on amd get'er done.

[mrmoskillz]

I'm in Vancouver Will drive an hour or 2 to help if your close to that pm me

[BOWHUNTER45]

I don't think you should be done for the season, I think what your going through happens a lot w bow hunters. You have to do everything you can to find wounded animals, and if you do without success, you move on. You should keep your head up, move on and go redeem yourself!

THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITH RIFLE HUNTERS TOO  That statement always gets to me when I hear people saying that bowhunters wound all the animals ...The Idea of bowhunting is having the ability to get close to animals ...if you can not get close then stick with a rifle ...  Just saying !!!! It does happen and like some of you guys said ...just move on ..maybe he will live and if not he will get eaten by something 

[mrmoskillz]

Thanks so much for the offers of help. Much appreciated. Update:  I went back out with two buddies and we gridded the whole hill side. It was so thick and the fact we lost the blood trail pretty much meant his and mine demise. Last night At camp I heard the coyotes yipping and celebrating pretty much telling me they found him. Two days and high 80's for temps isnt a good combo. Trust me I've learned my lesson and will never assume an elk is gonna stop on a cow call. Again thanks for the offer to help. I'm done for the season.

Sorry to hear this.  I posted my offer to help after you posted this I apologize. You can still legally hunt  but it's an ethics thing, only you know what feels right.

[Hunterman]

Sorry to hear you lost him. Stuff happens. Like Bowhunter said, I have lost animals with both bow and rifle. Take a day and regroup then get back out there and stick a wall hanger.

Hunterman(Tony)

[mrmoskillz]

 

[trophyhunt]

I don't think you should be done for the season, I think what your going through happens a lot w bow hunters. You have to do everything you can to find wounded animals, and if you do without success, you move on. You should keep your head up, move on and go redeem yourself!

THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITH RIFLE HUNTERS TOO  That statement always gets to me when I hear people saying that bowhunters wound all the animals ...The Idea of bowhunting is having the ability to get close to animals ...if you can not get close then stick with a rifle ...  Just saying !!!! It does happen and like some of you guys said ...just move on ..maybe he will live and if not he will get eaten by something 

c'mon, I never said only bow hunters loose animals, the subject wasn't that broad. I was just trying to remind him that this happens all the time and to not take it too hard. I love all types of hunting, mostly bow for elk, but in my 20 years of hunting bow rifle and muzzy, most injured animals have come by way of the bow. It not meant to put anyone down, it's just my experience.

[dreamingbig]

Two recommendations:

1.  Don't shoot at moving elk

2.  Don't post about it on this forum.  It is ammunition for others to use against hunters.

[trophyhunt]

So far I haven't seen anyone bash him, and hope it doesn't happen. I think it's good to talk about not just the good but also the bad experiences. If guys hear about things that go wrong on occasion then maby they can learn from it, just my 2 cents.

[seth30]

So far I haven't seen anyone bash him, and hope it doesn't happen. I think it's good to talk about not just the good but also the bad experiences. If guys hear about things that go wrong on occasion then maby they can learn from it, just my 2 cents.

Well put