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Skagit Bull Down!
« on: October 18, 2013, 08:54:48 PM »
I was able to seal the deal this morning on a 6x5. It was the third morning I've been out and the first I was able to actually get up there early. He was running cows and bugling like crazy. Not the biggest bull in the world, but I'm quite proud of this for my first elk. This hunt was made even more special cause I could feel my dad there with me who I just lost on the 23rd. RIP Dad!
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2013, 08:57:06 PM »
Congrats!!!! Sorry to hear about your dad god bless you and the family
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2013, 08:58:03 PM »
Beautiful westside bull! That's a memory for a lifetime. Your dad was watching with pride.
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2013, 09:04:08 PM »
That's awesome! would make a nice mount in memory of your dad
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2013, 09:05:02 PM »
Great job :tup:  what caliber and round were you shooting.?
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2013, 09:06:07 PM »
Great bull.....

A first elk and a dandy at that....I am pretty sure you dad was guiding you.   :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2013, 09:06:08 PM »
Awesome bull
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2013, 09:06:16 PM »
Great bull, congrats on a dandy in memory of your Dad.
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2013, 09:06:43 PM »
Looks like a good one.  Definitely a good one for a first.
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2013, 09:14:04 PM »
Quote from: seth30 on October 18, 2013, 09:05:02 PM
Great job :tup:  what caliber and round were you shooting.?

I was shooting a 30-06 with hand-loaded Nosler 180 gr Accubond bullets. It straight obliterated the heart and this guy didn't make it 50 yds from where I shot him.
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2013, 09:15:40 PM »
Good looking Bull!  Congrats!
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2013, 09:17:09 PM »
Thats a great bull, congrats on your first elk
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2013, 09:21:15 PM »
Cool :tup:  I love west side bulls!
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2013, 09:40:38 PM »
Nice bull :tup: congrats
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2013, 09:44:03 PM »
Gorgeous Bull!!! Way to Go!!  :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2013, 10:06:35 PM »
Very nice, love the color!
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2013, 10:09:24 PM »
Always nice to see a Skagit  bull elk!!!! :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2013, 10:12:53 PM »
Good job DRHTR ....Nice to see a local put one in the freezer ....that makes 2 local hunters getting 2 nice bulls with a rifle ...my buddy got the other one  :tup: :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2013, 10:42:06 PM »
Nice Bull!  :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2013, 11:06:04 PM »
Congrats :IBCOOL:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2013, 11:13:22 PM »
Nice bull, saw pics of the other rifle bull shot earlier this week. Always nice to see the Skagit Elk shot by locals. :) . Hope I get a chance to kill one before I accidentally kill one with my truck. Hwy. 20 has become scary. 50 plus elk killed by cars this year. Good to see them killed by hunter instead of a bumper. :)
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2013, 09:24:13 PM »
Great bull! I love the horn color.
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2013, 08:26:45 AM »
 :tup: Congrats
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2013, 10:18:07 AM »
Congrats on a great bull, your Dad would be proud of you!!

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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2013, 04:37:18 PM »
Great bull  :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2013, 06:46:45 PM »
That's a great skagit bull! Love the dark antlers! Your dad would be proud! :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2013, 03:05:26 PM »
Awesome!  Your dad sent you that bull! 
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2013, 07:57:55 PM »
My first elk was a cow! Good work and congrats sir!  :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #28 on: October 23, 2013, 11:02:14 AM »
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #29 on: October 23, 2013, 11:50:17 AM »
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #30 on: October 23, 2013, 05:50:20 PM »
Those antlers look awesome, great looking bull
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #31 on: October 23, 2013, 06:14:15 PM »
NICE! Looks like you will need to change your screen name :tup:
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Re: Skagit Bull Down!
« Reply #32 on: October 24, 2013, 12:00:58 AM »
I want to thank everybody for all of the kind words; the response to my post has truly been amazing! I also have a quick update: I got the bull into the butcher on Friday and he came in at 444 pounds on the hook! They also had him cut up quick so I was able to pick it up tonight - it was elk pepperoni and tacos for dinner!  :drool:

Thanks again - the folks on HW are certainly a great group!  :tup:
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