First Elk

[dblakney]

Just wanted to share pics of my success. Been at it for several years now and finally got one. Took me awhile to post ect. as this was during early archery elk season. I was solo hunting and without the help of some hunters passing by it would have been a much longer day.  But I got some help from friendly folks and everything worked out. Thanks to you guys if you are on here at all! I have hunted Rimrock for elk for 6 years and finally did it!  It has been a long time coming.

[HardCorpsHuntr]

Good for you, and way to stick with it.  Were you drooling when you cut out the backstraps.

[NWBREW]

That's awesome. Persistence pays off. Nice job.  Would love to read the story behind the hunt.

[Michelle_Nelson]

Good job!  

[dblakney]

Thanks!  I watched her come through a clearing and then put a short stalk on. Got within 60yrds, ranged her, shot, and she went about 40 yrds and dropped.  She got back up walked over to a tree leaned up against it and piled up around the tree. I had to make a makeshift rope pulley to get her off the tree and get her turned around so I could field dress her.  Once I had quartered her and carried the first quarter back to the truck I flagged down another hunter who helped me with the other quarters. Honestly, as my first elk I had no idea how much more work it was than a deer, but perhaps that is to be expected. Two hours in and I was beginning to question my sanity until the first guy came by. Some other folks stopped by and we all carried the body back to their camp where we hung her up and skinned her out.  Took her down to Naches for processing that morning!  One thing to note is that I am truly grateful to the other hunters who assisted me.  I cant wait for the opportunity to pay it forward!  That is one thing I have always noticed about folks is that they are typically always willing to help!

[SCRUBS]

Congrats on your first. You will never forget it.

[GoldTip]

Very nice job.  Some good eats you got in your freezer right now.

[dblakney]

Everything has been delicious, but I really enjoy the grind for its flavor and versatility.  The butcher made fantastic peperoni and summer sausage as well! 

[elkhuntindad]

congrats a thanks for sharing i hope i find a spike in Rimrock here in a couple weeks

[Widgeondeke]

Nice elk. Great to here that other hunters took away from them hunting   to give a hand.

[elkslare]

  congratulations on your first elk. She will be some good eatin.   awesome to see other people help as well. good job.

[Bigtine96]

Congrats buddy I love stories like that

[wonder]

Nice work, I had the same thing happen with my hunt last year and was saved by the calvary.  I'm glad to see us bowhunters taking care of each other.  Did you share the wealth with them too ?  It's an amazing amount of work isn't it ?

[bow4elk]

Congrats!!  And two arrows to spare!  Nicely done!

[Charlie]

Doesn't get much better then that! Congrats!!

[Alan K]

Right on! Glad you stuck with it, was definitely worth it! Also sounds like some good guys to help you out with it. 

[elkbuster]

Glad you finally had an arrow connect.  Congratulations. I solo, too.  It is great to hear that others come to the rescue when an elk is down.  I haven't been able to connect on one yet, but when I do, I just pray that my boys are old enough by then to help, or some other hunter lends a hand. 

[dblakney]

Nice work, I had the same thing happen with my hunt last year and was saved by the calvary.  I'm glad to see us bowhunters taking care of each other.  Did you share the wealth with them too ?  It's an amazing amount of work isn't it ?

True! Us bow hunters need to stick together...    I have contact info.  None of them live close so I have to find the time to bring some goods there way, but there is some meat with their names on it.