Elk Killing Machines!

[whacker1]

Not It - But I know of a few.  One in Washington is typically good for a bull every other year.  A few relatives that are in the high 20's low 30's using multiple states to do it.

One friend in Idaho typically gets 2 per year in Idaho, both as a non-resident and 1 every other year in Montana.  He hunts very dense timber and typically shooting inside 50 yards.  He has been hunting the same area for a very long time, and his success is atributed to knowing the area extremely well, and what the animals do and spend their time.

I have known him about 8 years, and he is hardcore.  No kids, but is married, and hunts 35-42 days for deer and elk. 

Myself - spike and a cow.  Been close several times, but no shots.

[norsepeak]

killed 13 elk with my bow, and 5 or 6 with my rifle in the last 21 years.  All in Washington.

[videoman]

I have killed 3 bulls in 3 years.  Score 344, 308 5*5 and a 240 5*5. 2 in western WA and 1 eastern WA. I have the multi tag so count it as 4.

[joebear]

Good luck Videoman!!

[Old Mule]

Used to Be, then I got Married and started only getting them every other year, Then I started passing them up if they weren't big enough, then I just got to lazy. 20 in 25 years, all but one in Washington.

[Todd_ID]

I've got a great uncle in MT that had a 40x60 loft in his barn full of 5 and 6 point racks.  There must have been near 75 or 80 at one time.  There are some whoppers in the bunch, but he says he never packed out the biggest racks.  He's fed more people in his 89 years than United Way ever will.

Myself.....well, I'll never make it to legendary status, but I don't want to, either.  I've hunted 23 years and probably taken 20-25 elk; I'd have to count the box of teeth to find out.  Some with each kind of hunting: rifle, muzzleloader, and bow; some were cows, some were 6 points.  I'm still waiting for the Booner with a bow, though.  Come on archery Blues tag!

I can say I've had fun along the way, and I'm still married after 12 years!

[HntnFsh]

I aint tellin on myself!

[Ridgerunner]

This thread is worthless without some pics.  If half the above stories are true, then there are some guys who have got this elk thing figured out, I know I don't. 

[Elkpiss]

I know pictures definaltely do justice, but i love it.. I know nobody wants to share their secrets or brag, but its hard not to if you have been successfull..  I havent posted many pics on this site, cause i dont want to give any of my secrets away or spots.. But i am gettin addicted to this site; lol, i will post my elk killin pics soon!! All westside public land, do it yourself!!!  

Elk hunting is more than a sport it is a passion, their is nothing better than calling in a bull elk.. It raddles your bones when you got a screamer in close.. It will change your life!!! I called 2 bulls in a 10 yrds for my 2 bestfriends this past season and the look on their faces was priceless.. We captured them on vidoe as well, so that was priceless for my 2 buddies first bulls.... 

[6x6in6]

This thread is worthless without some pics.  If half the above stories are true, then there are some guys who have got this elk thing figured out, I know I don't. 

2% is being in the right place.
2% is being there at the right time.
96% is combining the above 2.
 

[vfilbert]

i have an uncle in eastern oregon that has taged 60+ as for myself ive been hunting elk 7 years and have taken 1 bull and 1 cow in wa and have had many encounters with big bulls. all about the meat though to me, but ill have no problem eating a 6x7.

[Pathfinder101]

I know one guy, but he's no longer married.  Not sure if elk hunting was the cause.

[Hornseeker]

Wow... some good ones on the site and some more amazing tales too...

Yeah Doug... Tom had it figured out....

I agree...the few guys I know and the few who posted here that do it in Washington...especially if the bulls are mature bulls... REALLY have my respect. I know a couple brothers that do it... one of them will kill a 270-330 bull every single year... unreal... and I'm talking for the last 20+ years...

As for Montana..Idaho, Wyoming, etc..... being easy... well... I am a self confessed retard when it comes to killing critters... The seasons are long over here and the country is fantastic... but its still not easy. heck...even ask Bone Addict....

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[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

My brother in law should post up his wall.
He is the killing machine in our family.

I only get one every couple of years.

[videoman]

2007 western WA