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Congrats WI to WA, spike hunting is brutal, you scored one of the toughest trophies out there. What was going on with that left antler base?
Thanks, Rainier10! It was the most challenging hunt I have ever had. Nothing too exciting with the left antler base; I think the angle might be strange. It does look like it juts out from the head further than it should, though. I was pretty excited at this point, had no one else to take the photo, and was using my phone so I didn't frame it as nicely as I would have liked.
I know this is coming late but it's better late than never! This was my fourth year hunting elk after moving to WA from Wisconsin. Spike only units can be tough but I was lucky enough this year and got a good stalk on a big herd over two miles. I wasn't even sure there was a spike in the group until he stepped out broadside from me at 40 yards. This was my first elk & I shot him on public land without vehicle access; it was a seven hour hike to get him out.