2017 Colockum Muzzy Bull Hunt

[2MANY]

You will never forget.
Congrats.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

 

[Odell]

wow, what a great write up and great bull...and man do I have a lot to learn about hunting elk.

[Gringo31]

I believe in "to each their own"......


But there is SO much more to hunting than the picture.  Your story gives the reader a shot of adrenaline being right there with you.  Thank you for your story, the highs and lows.....it makes it REAL.  Some would say "it was meant to be".  You'll never forget the bull you missed.....and we do this for both the experience and the memories.   

Congrats!

[cmiller85]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

The truth is that it would have been bitter sweet had I killed that Huge 6x that quickly and that easily. But the bitterness of that pill would have been a lot easier to swallow! 

I had an amazing morning jamb-packed full of elk hunting action and I was looking forward to plenty more to come! The hardest part to get passed, mentally, is #1, missing a 40 yard broadside shot!  and #2, being in so much of a hurry that I didn't stop to think a little and identify what I was shooting! And while I ended up with a great bull, it is my rooooookie mistakes (not the bull itself) that is truly the bummer here. I just want to make that clear. I've got nothing but respect for this massive animal!

All the preparation, all the anticipation and excitement, the waiting for months all came down to one split second decision that should not have been a split second decision. I just got caught up in a whirl wind of elk chaos and lost my head a bit I guess.  The hunt actually being over before it really began is the hardest part I think. But I've had a ton of fun throughout the whole process and hopefully this will be an experience that will add some wisdom to my ever growing bank of knowledge.

[Deer slayer]

I am missing a ton of this story. Did some get deleted?  I am missing the part where you missed the big 6. Also the kill story. Anyone else missing parts? 


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[Rainier10]

I am missing a ton of this story. Did some get deleted?  I am missing the part where you missed the big 6. Also the kill story. Anyone else missing parts? 


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post #129 is viewable to me with all that information.

[Deer slayer]

I am missing a ton of this story. Did some get deleted?  I am missing the part where you missed the big 6. Also the kill story. Anyone else missing parts? 


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post #129 is viewable to me with all that information.

Gringo is my 129. Interesting.


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[Rainier10]

I am missing a ton of this story. Did some get deleted?  I am missing the part where you missed the big 6. Also the kill story. Anyone else missing parts? 


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post #129 is viewable to me with all that information.

Gringo is my 129. Interesting.


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Just sent you a PM with the post that you are looking for. 

[Deer slayer]

I am missing a ton of this story. Did some get deleted?  I am missing the part where you missed the big 6. Also the kill story. Anyone else missing parts? 


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post #129 is viewable to me with all that information.

Gringo is my 129. Interesting.


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Just sent you a PM with the post that you are looking for. 

Thanks man. I followed him from the start and bummed when I was missing it. There are other parts I'm missing too. There is a chunk after he picked up the camera that is gone.


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[Rainier10]

#119 is Friday getting the camera
#121 is Saturday 6-8am
#126 is 8-9am
#129 is 9-930am when he filled the tag.
#132 is field photos
#133 is field score

Let me know what you are missing and I can copy that as well and forward on.

[SkookumHntr]

WTG!!!

[dfresh96]

congrats & thanks for a great story

[tallcooljuan]

Great post and great bull!  It's stories and info like this that makes a forum worth following.  Funny how secretive people get over a tag that you'll draw once, if ever.  My partner and I took two nice Observatory bulls this year and I think it would be fun to help another winner- and without the pressure!  Colockum was my dream unit and I don't think I'll draw it while I'm "young."  Thanks for taking us along.

[Muleyslyr]

Great hunt bud! Been waiting 17yrs for my chance so I know how you must've felt. Congrats to ya and great write up!