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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:15:30 AM

Title: Is this bull big enough?
Post by: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:15:30 AM: Here is a bull I tried killing yesterday. Got within 20 yds of him 4 times but couldn't get the camera right or the brush was too thick.
That's alright because that means I still have a tag in my pocket. :tup:

9/7/12 Big Bull (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWQc40yHk0w#ws)
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Post by: HHPro on September 08, 2012, 11:29:45 AM: How did you get so close with that loud music going :dunno:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 08, 2012, 11:36:41 AM: I think you can kill bigger. :)
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Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 08, 2012, 11:37:12 AM: He's a shooter for sure. Hunting on the wetside has its own unique challenges, I had the same problem on opening day with a nice bull. Went after him again this morning, and he hung up at 100yrs, or so I couldn't get him to do anything, but chuckle then he lost interest.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 08, 2012, 11:39:50 AM: Yeah he could ,,,,but fresh back straps ,thats hard to turn down :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 08, 2012, 11:46:37 AM: Big bulls have bigger backstraps :)
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Post by: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:56:28 AM: This bull has one of the biggest bodies I have ever seen. :yike: I have hunted around here for 15 years and in this general area there are VERY FEW bulls bigger.

Was it weird that when he was at 22 yds I was actually thinking how heavy the packs would be :dunno:
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Post by: bobcat on September 08, 2012, 11:59:58 AM: Quote from: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:56:28 AM
Was it weird that when he was at 22 yds I was actually thinking how heavy the packs would be :dunno:

Yes, that is a bit odd. You should only think about that after you have a bull down. Especially when you're a young guy like yourself. :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 08, 2012, 12:00:34 PM: Bite of lunch then get back out there then :)
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Post by: SniperDanWA on September 08, 2012, 01:27:58 PM: That's what the trailer is for! Go get em
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Post by: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 03:39:47 PM: I need everyone to join in on the rain dance, PLEASE :tup:
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Post by: Elkpiss on September 09, 2012, 10:24:32 PM: WTF there Elk killer havent heard from ya??? Just got back today, we got 2 out of my group and had a close encounter this morning but couldnt get my buddy a shot... Im heading back out on Thursday-Sunday to help out a couple special permit guys i know who are having a hard time.. IMO in the region i hunt whitch you know the general area, its peaking right now!... I would say yesterday was the start of a 4-5 day window of madness... and again thats just my Opinion.. but what do i know!... :o... Good luck and give me an update on how your guys are doing... Im done and wipped out!... need a couple day break!... get ahold of me mine was about the best elk hunt that i could have dreamed up!... lol... Get after it!..
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Post by: JPhelps on September 09, 2012, 10:30:42 PM: Corey, Sweet Deal. Can't wait to BS you and hear the story. I have always said the 10th is when the rut seems to start full swing around here.

We found an even bigger bull tonight. Time to put together a game plan to kill him. :tup:
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Post by: Elkpiss on September 09, 2012, 10:57:36 PM: and why didnt you kill that bull in that video? i see a shooting lane and if that was 20 yards it wouldnt have been a bad shot according to your vid if that was 20 yards??????? Be agressive my friend be agressive!.... :P
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Post by: PlateauNDN on September 09, 2012, 11:00:14 PM: Nice, sounds like thers going to be some good stories to read and pics to drool over, go get'em gentlemen. :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 10, 2012, 12:14:17 AM: I would let the air out of him. I am horn poor on elk so any bull would do for me! :chuckle:
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Post by: fair-chase on September 10, 2012, 01:29:44 AM: Quote from: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:15:30 AM
Here is a bull I tried killing yesterday. Got within 20 yds of him 4 times but couldn't get the camera right or the brush was too thick.

Why do you need the camera right to kill him? :dunno: Just shoot him already and take pics/film later. :twocents:
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Post by: JPhelps on September 10, 2012, 04:56:40 AM: That video was taken when he was 100 yds away.

Quote from: fair-chase on September 10, 2012, 01:29:44 AM
Quote from: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:15:30 AM
Here is a bull I tried killing yesterday. Got within 20 yds of him 4 times but couldn't get the camera right or the brush was too thick.

Why do you need the camera right to kill him? :dunno: Just shoot him already and take pics/film later. :twocents:

The video needs to be professional quality. Working on a new venture with the video ;) :tup: :tup:
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Post by: huntnnw on September 10, 2012, 05:08:33 AM: Great bull..hope u guys hammer one!
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Post by: fair-chase on September 10, 2012, 08:59:22 AM: Quote from: JPhelps on September 10, 2012, 04:56:40 AM
That video was taken when he was 100 yds away.

Quote from: fair-chase on September 10, 2012, 01:29:44 AM
Quote from: JPhelps on September 08, 2012, 11:15:30 AM
Here is a bull I tried killing yesterday. Got within 20 yds of him 4 times but couldn't get the camera right or the brush was too thick.

Why do you need the camera right to kill him? :dunno: Just shoot him already and take pics/film later. :twocents:

The video needs to be professional quality. Working on a new venture with the video ;) :tup: :tup:

Well, you're showing more restraint than I'm capable of. :chuckle: Will be looking forward to seeing the "new venture". :tup:
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Post by: JPhelps on December 23, 2012, 12:24:53 PM: Does anyone have a guess on score?
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Post by: awallfishnhunt on December 23, 2012, 01:31:06 PM: 328
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Post by: splitshot on December 25, 2012, 09:36:50 PM: that might be a bit high. shoot him and find out. did those phelps calls work to get him in close? mikew
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Post by: bowjunkie on December 27, 2012, 09:35:48 AM: :archery_smiley:
Title: Re: Is this bull big enough?
Post by: JPhelps on December 27, 2012, 09:45:17 AM: I tried. Got locked out for fire danger the next day.

I was thinking 250-260ish.