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Big 5
« on: May 18, 2023, 06:19:59 PM »
Well my bucket list has a big 5x5 bull on it. If a guy was going to chase elk what state and unit you go ?


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Re: Big 5
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2023, 06:33:10 PM »
The one in your avatar wasn’t big enough?
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Re: Big 5
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2023, 06:46:50 PM »
Have big bulls wanting a big slick 5x5


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Re: Big 5
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2023, 07:37:13 PM »
Big 5s are a definite turn on!  :chuckle:
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Re: Big 5
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2023, 07:53:13 PM »
Prolly a management hunt on a reservation if I was after a giant true 5

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2023, 08:06:21 PM »
There was a hunting show on youtube that I watched when the Fierce Firearms post was going on and they killed a big 5x5 on the Mescalero Ranch in NM which is on the crow reservation if I'm not mistaken.  I've seen quite a few hunts on the Mescalero Ranch and they appear to have a healthy elk population with big bulls.   :dunno: :dunno:

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2023, 04:56:42 PM »
Hate paying the tribe money. I’ve researched a couple New Mexico unit but didn’t draw :(. The units in Idaho snd Oregon just don’t produce 5x5s. There use to be a stud 5x5 and silver dollar casino in Montana that came out of that area I need to research some more. 15 years ago we all begged for a big 6


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Re: Big 5
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2023, 05:02:05 PM »
I've shot a few elk....but all cows with the exception of a yearling bull when I was 9 or 10.  We didn't know he was a bull till we rolled him over and saw he had nuts. 

I am still hoping to kill a nice bull....  Multiple big bulls withing 30 yards while bow hunting, but no tag so they go to walk.   :bash: :bash:  I would gladly pay for an out of state tag or guide...but the cost is just as much as moose hunting in Canada, and I would rather kill bull moose.  One of these days....

Good luck in your search for the big 5x5.  I will being living vicariously though this post, hoping for pictures.   :tup: :tup:

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2023, 08:25:37 AM »
Biggest 5 I have ever seen is in your backyard

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2023, 08:26:55 AM »
Actually, one in your front yard too. LOL

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2023, 09:46:00 AM »
Hate paying the tribe money. I’ve researched a couple New Mexico unit but didn’t draw :(. The units in Idaho snd Oregon just don’t produce 5x5s. There use to be a stud 5x5 and silver dollar casino in Montana that came out of that area I need to research some more. 15 years ago we all begged for a big 6


I've seen some big beautiful 5s with giant whale tails in the Gila in NM...but sounds like you're already applying there.

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2023, 12:32:19 PM »
There was a hunting show on youtube that I watched when the Fierce Firearms post was going on and they killed a big 5x5 on the Mescalero Ranch in NM which is on the crow reservation if I'm not mistaken.  I've seen quite a few hunts on the Mescalero Ranch and they appear to have a healthy elk population with big bulls.   :dunno: :dunno:

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2023, 04:50:39 AM »
I saw a stud Rosie 5x5 about 6 years back while archery hunting. Dark-dark antlers with white tips! He was impressive. I'll always remember that rack as he grab his cows and left me behind lol!

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2023, 08:14:16 AM »
Is a big 5 sorta like a giant 3 Muley?

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Re: Big 5
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2023, 09:23:12 AM »
Yes it is or a monster 2x2


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