What would u do?

[Easy-E]

Still a lot of factors to decide: number of hunters in the area, weather, wind, how much you've been into elk on the hunt, how well you know the area (especially since you're coming out in the dark) etc.

With only two days left on a muzzy big bull tag, I'd say try to close the gap. Back out quietly if any one thing turns unfavorable.

Cheers!

[SkookumHntr]

I would have went down there! Eatin Elk steak & eggs in the morn!  Everytime Ive backed out in a scenario like that they have never been there the next day..

[EDT]

How many post have there been on here " I shot this (insert buck or bull here) just at the last light and couldn't find him" 45 to 30 minutes of day light left is not enough time to do the job the right way. This is how they come about. People need to use their heads. Lost hunter get that way buy not thinking in a situation like this.

Hunterman(Tony)

Not to rattle, just a thought.  If this was the case, then we should all stop hunting 2 hours before dark.

[buck man]

How many post have there been on here " I shot this (insert buck or bull here) just at the last light and couldn't find him" 45 to 30 minutes of day light left is not enough time to do the job the right way. This is how they come about. People need to use their heads. Lost hunter get that way buy not thinking in a situation like this.

Hunterman(Tony)

Not to rattle, just a thought.  If this was the case, then we should all stop hunting 2 hours before dark.

 

[nw_bowhunter]

I would do my best to sneak in to get a better look, if the shot opportunity not there due to fading light make the hike out and get after him in the am. More than likely the bull would have moved through the night anyways.

[TMortensen]

I'm in on him. I've had my greatest success with Bulls the last hour of light. Of my 14 bulls 10 have come in that last hour so I'm going in after him every time...

[elkkillin5]

Close the distance while calling once you get close enough as kind as he don't wind you he will show his face! Also if he don't wind you, you can always back out of there but if you wait the other hunters there won't so seize the moment. Just my 

[MIKEXRAY]

My hunting buddy always heads towards game and takes action,  I am always planning , backing out, looking for better conditions, etc.   He has killed a lot more animals then I have over the years.  I say take advantage of all opportunities , they don't come to often.

[Skyvalhunter]

All good as long as your not hunting with a Phool.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I would leave him ...unless I could actually see him ...If I could see him then I would sneak in and blast him !

[2MANY]

I would have already been down in there.

Spray cow urine all over yourself and bed down.
Perhaps he will come up to tuck you in around midnight.

[wapiti hunter2]

Leave him.  I will never shoot a bull in twilight again.  I lost a nice 5 x 5 once that I shot with 10 minutes of shooting light left.  We looked for hours that night and the next day but overnight rain washed the blood away. Found him the following year 500 yards away.  Never been so sick. Never again.