Archery Elk Down...Finally!

[lilswab]

I woke up late because I was so tired from the last few days of hunting hard.  I actually had to talk my self it to going hunting.  It was pretty hard to do since there was so much football to watch.  I finally decided to go hunting because that is why I have a dvr, right?  After taking my time to get ready, I realized that my boot dryer wasn't plugged in so I had to wear a pair of boots that still squeak a bit when I walk...great way to start a day of hunting.  Sleeping in and wearing boots that are so new they squeak.  What a great day it was!

I ended up spotting some elk bedded on the timber edge a soon as I arrived to my spot.  I love elk bedded near tall timber.  It just makes a stalk so much easier.  As I watched 8 cows for a bit they eventually got up after their nap and slowly started into the timber...I needed to get in the timber and get on them. 

As I eased into the timber I found the wind to be perfectly in my face...then it began to snow...even better.  To top off my already great conditions I could hear chirps and mews as I eased in closer.  I decided I was close enough and pulled out my Montana Decoy flasher to maybe help close the extra yards needed to fill my tag.  Suddenly I saw movement directly in front of me.  I slowly put the decoy down not to give away my location.  I quickly had 3 small cows/calves in front of me around 20-30yards with just marginal shot opportunity.  Not alerted to my presence I decided to wait for a good shot.

2 of the cows moved down the hill together and the other headed towards me...I drew my bow and thought 20 yards and released a bad arrow.  I did not want it to hit where it did!  I quickly nocked another arrow and the elk fell over at just 20 yards...I hit high and back, but luckily hit the dorsal aorta...I had my elk...Only 200yards from the road. 3 tags filled all with my LimbSaver Proton at 20 yards or less.  It has been a great season.  Sometimes things have to go a little bit wrong to go right in the end!




I have a friend that works for Montana Decoy...I had to pose with it!


In the field picture...there is some blood on that arrow.  Complete pass through.



A herd that I watched for a few days.  I wish I could have shot that bull...Antlerless only area

[krout81]

Tastey

[rasbo]

nice,I would take that cow over that bull anyday.good eating to you

[steeleywhopper]

Great job on getting close. I am totally hooked on those Montana elk decoys. I used the same one to close the distance quite a few times in Montana. Had a bull screaming his head off at 23yrds coming in for love on that same decoy. I was calling for a buddy and he shot a bit high and missed him by inches. Thats why it's called hunting.

[markts]

Grats on the good eats

[400out]

very nice job! 

[Machias]

Congrats!!

[gonehuntin68]

Good job you shot it with a bow than its a trophy in my book

[D-Rock425]

Nice work.  I'm glad to see someone having a good season

[FSTaxidermy]

Great cow elk!  I use my montana decoy all the time, works great.

[Huntbear]

I bet when you cook those steaks, you can not tell the diff. in the taste of a cow or a bull.   

[bucklucky]

Now theres an eater !! Nice job Corey !!

[sako]

Congrats Brother!

I'm gonna have to try that decoy in Utah next year!!!

[carpsniperg2]

congrats!

[willapawapiti]

Great story, and awesome pics! Congrats!