Post by: Falcon on October 10, 2008, 12:34:01 PM
I had the great opportunity to hunt Roosevelt elk during the rut, and all I have to say is we got plenty of action. I ended up shooting a 5 x5 on day 8. My time was running out, and the weather was turning bad.
I got a decent look at 5 different mature bulls, and waited for the king. I ended up with a nice bull with some good fat on him, so I feel blessed to have the hunt end this way.
We shot this bull 3 miles. There were 2 big creeks to cross, and lots of blowdown to cross. The 2 of us boned him out, and got it done in 3 trips.
Sorry for the poor picks. I ended up leaving my camera in the truck ! :bash:
Thanks all, especially Willie for all the help and encouragement.
Bryan
Post by: bow4elk on October 10, 2008, 12:41:03 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 10, 2008, 01:18:06 PM
Post by: NW-Eric on October 10, 2008, 01:46:36 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 10, 2008, 01:53:16 PM
Post by: eburghunter on October 10, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 10, 2008, 06:33:15 PM
Good job.
Post by: archery288 on October 10, 2008, 06:45:04 PM
Post by: mwhite on October 10, 2008, 06:50:04 PM
Post by: PolarBear on October 10, 2008, 06:50:50 PM
Post by: Slider on October 10, 2008, 08:01:35 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on October 10, 2008, 08:55:12 PM
Post by: robb92 on October 11, 2008, 03:22:57 PM
Post by: Tony 270WSM on October 11, 2008, 03:43:24 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 11, 2008, 04:05:59 PM
Post by: oneezreiter on October 14, 2008, 10:09:59 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on October 14, 2008, 10:10:55 AM
Post by: kirkl on October 14, 2008, 12:27:05 PM
Post by: Falcon on October 14, 2008, 05:38:01 PM
If I never get another opportunity to hunt elk in the first week of October, I can feel blessed that I was fortunate enough to do it once. It was mind blowing hearing the elk bugle, the cows talk, and chase the herd bull until my knees about buckled ! :chuckle:
Kirk:
Best of luck on your hunt. Looking forward to your story!
Post by: huntnphool on October 14, 2008, 05:57:39 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on October 14, 2008, 06:51:59 PM
Post by: Falcon on October 14, 2008, 08:37:02 PM
Huntnphool:
I am really enjoying your moose posts. Dude, you are gonna kill a MONSTER ! :drool:
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 14, 2008, 11:07:22 PM
Post by: Falcon on October 31, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
I hope I learned my lesson of making sure the darn camera is in the pack ! :bash:
Post by: bowsandhose on October 31, 2008, 11:07:20 AM
Post by: fc2038 on October 31, 2008, 11:21:57 AM
Post by: deaddog on October 31, 2008, 01:46:24 PM
Post by: blessed on October 31, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
how far was your shot? Seams like Roosie country is CLOSE QUARTERS :yike:
Post by: Falcon on October 31, 2008, 04:30:56 PM
Blessed,
This bull came sneaking into a cow call. When I saw him, he was raking a small jack fir, looking for some action. All I could see was his head, part of his back, and a couple of hooves . :chuckle:
I slowly raised my 270, and shot him right thru his spine when he lowered his head at about 100 yards. Pretty much dropped him in his tracks. Good thing too. If he would has took off down in the hell hole, it would have added some serious pack time.
Congrats on your past rosies with a bow. Pretty impressive indeed!
Post by: nw_bowhunter on October 31, 2008, 04:36:02 PM