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Offline Pazn25

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My First Bull
« on: November 07, 2009, 09:57:28 PM »
This is my very first bull, I have been hunting with my own license since 2004 and now finally I get to fill my Elk tag.  I have the deer down to a science and now I am much more confident with these very smart animals.  This elk was taken near kelso/longview area.  I had scouted this area about a month ago and saw 7 cows.  And today, opening day, the first 5 minutes of daylight I walked slowly towards the clear cut we scouted and there I saw 3 elk.  Two cow and then there he was, I just saw antlers and knew theere were at least 3.  Shot him in the lungs at 6:47, gutted, and had the head packed to the truck by 8:00.  By 9:40 we had the elk packed to the truck and ready for breakfast.  It was an awesome day, and to top it off I was using my dad, who passed away, win. .308.  It was  an awesome experience.  But now my season is over.   :(
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 10:02:08 PM »
Can't beat that for an opening morning! Congrats!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 10:09:28 PM »
Yea no complaints, Thanks!!  No my bro needs to get his.  There are so many elk in that area.  My buddy pulled a 4X4 out today also
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 11:35:12 PM »
Nice Bull!!Congrats!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2009, 11:45:58 PM »
Nice bull and great shot, congratulations.
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 12:17:02 AM »
awsome job, congrats, don't for get to go to the intros and tell us about yourself since you are new welcome.
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 07:44:33 AM »
Nice first bull. congrats to you
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2009, 07:52:43 AM »
Great job, congrats!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 07:58:42 AM »
Great shot, great bull.  Your dad would be proud!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 08:46:20 AM »
Very nice! :drool:
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2009, 08:58:09 AM »
Great shot! Good feeling to get an animal with your Dads rifle. Congrats!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2009, 09:08:41 AM »
good job on a nice bull.
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 09:32:56 AM »
congrats on your first bull!  I think your father was coming out through the elk in that first picture he's smiling for you! :)
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2009, 10:24:54 AM »
Congrats on a great animal!! Way to get r done!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2009, 06:20:40 PM »
ANY GUESS ON HOW MUCH THIS BULL WEIGHED????
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2009, 06:34:16 PM »
Great Job!!!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2009, 11:25:58 AM »
when you say weight are you talking field dressed, and quartered with the hide still on? plus the head?
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2009, 03:13:57 PM »
Elkaholic- yea live weight, and shoot for the hanging weight while you are at it!!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #18 on: November 10, 2009, 02:01:12 PM »
Im not good at guessing weight but I'd guess live weight around 485 lbs and hanging weight around 300 if it is skinned and the head and legs removed?
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #19 on: November 10, 2009, 02:56:02 PM »
Congrats on your first bull harvest...permanent elk fever from here on out!!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2009, 05:36:10 AM »
Congrats on your bull. Mark
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2009, 04:48:18 PM »
Elk fever is right, it is so nice when all the hard work that goes in to elk hunting, and years of being patient finally pays off.  Not a trophy by any means but young and going to taste great.  I cant wait to try some elk  steaks on the fire.  And thanks for all the congrats guys

Paz
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #22 on: December 07, 2009, 12:25:06 PM »
Those Rosies sure are huge bodied even as a young bull.   Looks like a full freezer to me!  Congrats!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #23 on: December 07, 2009, 12:43:50 PM »
Way to go Pazn!
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #24 on: December 07, 2009, 08:48:34 PM »
nice bull for sure. congrats. as for the weight... i know it was heavy those rosies weigh alot.
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Re: My First Bull
« Reply #25 on: December 08, 2009, 07:27:44 AM »
nice bull congtars! Glas to see  someone gettin'em ;)
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