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2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« on: October 31, 2016, 03:42:16 PM »
Well, after an aggravating archery season, in the jagged hills of northern Idaho, I found myself staring at a real living bull elk during the rifle season.  I haven't seen many bulls over there, despite sign that they're around.  Most of the problem is they can hide just about everywhere and there's always some brush in your way.

Solo hunt, although I had some late help on part of the pack out (which was great), otherwise all alone. 

35 Yard shot with a .375 H&H...  To say that I'm thrilled is an understatement.  My last bull was with my dad (I say that I shot it, but it was a group effort) and was probably almost 10 years ago now.

Note: when you're all alone, even taking pictures is difficult...

Also, I've seen enough trail cam giants to know that this isn't one, but I'm proud as heck to have even found a bull to shoot at!

330 lbs back to the house with bone in quarters and hooves.  Packaging started in my new Vacmaster VP215 chamber sealer, which is a dream machine.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2016, 03:45:12 PM »
Awesome.  Plain and simple. :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2016, 03:46:06 PM »
Way to get it done man, congrats. :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2016, 03:47:27 PM »
Congrats
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2016, 06:15:40 PM »
That is a great bull, CONGRATS!!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2016, 07:26:43 PM »
Awesome :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2016, 07:58:40 PM »
Very cool.  Thanks for sharing the story.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2016, 08:08:06 PM »
Definitely worth a "woot"!  Nicely done and congrats.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2016, 08:44:54 PM »
I love seeing north Idaho bulls!!  Good job.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2016, 07:21:05 AM »
Nicely done :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2016, 07:57:51 AM »
I'am going to your house. elk steak  and expresso, good job  :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2016, 01:22:36 PM »
Great job!!!!!!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2016, 06:18:09 PM »
Nice work! Good eats right there..
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2016, 09:07:11 PM »
So cool!


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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2016, 09:23:47 PM »
Congrats! I cant wait to elk hunt Idaho.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2016, 07:54:32 AM »
Nice job.  Good clean meat.  :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2016, 08:20:25 AM »
Nice work!  The smile says it all. 
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2016, 08:32:03 AM »
CONGRATS ON GETTING IT DONE   :tup:

Nice tops and some good eats for the year
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2016, 03:29:41 PM »
You look so happy!  I love it!  Congratulations!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2016, 07:19:54 AM »
 :yeah: congrats on a great bull!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2016, 08:47:58 AM »
So cool! Way to get it done solo!  :tup: :tup: Now get to eatin!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2016, 08:54:02 AM »
<Jealous! Way to go, man. Nice bull.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2016, 09:08:14 AM »
 :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2016, 09:15:21 AM »
Great job and way to take care of your meat, my wife won't let me use the kitchen counter though.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #24 on: December 03, 2016, 03:42:40 PM »
Awesome trip for sure, Congrats
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #25 on: December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM »
I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat  :chuckle:

Nice bull  :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2016, 05:42:24 PM »
Quote from: Jonathan_S on December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM
I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat  :chuckle:

Nice bull  :tup:

Haha, thats a little of WA state hunting coming out in me.  Get a bull down and put on an orange cap so I don't get shot by someone else.  Turns out we didn't see anyone on the way out and the hat wasn't needed.  Ahhh... the greatness of Idaho.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2016, 09:08:35 PM »
Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 05, 2016, 05:42:24 PM
Quote from: Jonathan_S on December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM
I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat  :chuckle:

Nice bull  :tup:

Haha, thats a little of WA state hunting coming out in me.  Get a bull down and put on an orange cap so I don't get shot by someone else.  Turns out we didn't see anyone on the way out and the hat wasn't needed.  Ahhh... the greatness of Idaho.
It seems like everyone I see hunting in Idaho is wearing full camo and and orange hat.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2016, 09:11:35 PM »
Congrats. Love the solo pics.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2016, 09:51:54 PM »
That elk had a pretty significant leak!

Good work!  Congrats  :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2016, 07:01:33 AM »
Good work!!!! :tup:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #31 on: December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM »
How did I miss this thread.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #32 on: December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM »
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #33 on: December 29, 2016, 08:28:19 AM »
Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
:yeah:
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #34 on: December 29, 2016, 08:30:24 AM »
Not sure how I missed this before. Congratulations on a really nice animal. That's awesome!
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #35 on: December 29, 2016, 12:32:32 PM »
Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
first elk kill since I've known you yeah I'm super jealous.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #36 on: December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM »
I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #37 on: December 29, 2016, 12:45:45 PM »
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM
I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.

How many cows = 1 bull... cowboy?
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #38 on: December 29, 2016, 12:48:46 PM »
I've killed 4 spikes and a 4pt since 03.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #39 on: December 29, 2016, 12:51:53 PM »
6 years in a row and still counting for me.
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Re: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
« Reply #40 on: December 29, 2016, 12:53:47 PM »
Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM
I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.

How many cows = 1 bull... cowboy?
to answer the question one cow with a bow = 1 bull with a gun.
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