Post by: elkh8me on September 03, 2013, 02:42:50 PM
Post by: get one leakin on September 03, 2013, 02:46:10 PM
Post by: elk247 on September 05, 2013, 06:49:50 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 05, 2013, 03:07:02 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 05, 2013, 03:56:36 PM
Sticky'd.
Thanks for starting this one up.
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 05, 2013, 03:56:45 PM
I'm done, 3x4 10 yards yesterday. 3rd bull in 3 years. Having trouble posting pics. Will do it when I get home. :tup:Hey bro I'll help you posts pics if you help me kill a bull! :tup: :chuckle:
Good job seriously keep the streak going
Post by: Hunter Dug on September 06, 2013, 02:50:01 PM
Post by: nailbender on September 06, 2013, 10:59:03 PM
Although some would say, without the pic, it never happened. or something like that
Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 08, 2013, 08:42:21 AM
Post by: RClare1223 on September 08, 2013, 08:44:33 AM
Post by: whack em on September 08, 2013, 09:01:00 AM
Here is mine from yesterday.
Nice bull, congrats! :tup:
Post by: Jack-Fir on September 08, 2013, 12:24:05 PM
Post by: Jayfire83 on September 08, 2013, 01:01:14 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 08, 2013, 01:09:31 PM
Opening day, worked 6 bulls before him..Sure glad you worked that Fireball after the kill or you would not have been working anything !!! :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: wackum on September 08, 2013, 07:10:33 PM
Post by: Dblstks on September 09, 2013, 08:12:18 AM
9/4/13 Bull Down
That is a nice bull wackum! was that a permit hunt or otc? if you don't mind me asking
Post by: motg9_6 on September 09, 2013, 07:41:57 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 10, 2013, 09:05:28 AM
2011 4x5, 2012 5 pt, 2013 5x6, 2014 calf...... :chuckle: all archery.:dunno:
Post by: Chainsaw11 on September 10, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
Post by: elkh8me on September 10, 2013, 03:05:40 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on September 10, 2013, 03:09:14 PM
Post by: grundy53 on September 10, 2013, 03:21:01 PM
Post by: motg9_6 on September 10, 2013, 04:11:11 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 10, 2013, 04:35:53 PM
Post by: wlandrum on September 11, 2013, 12:33:06 PM
Post by: mrmoskillz on September 11, 2013, 04:24:34 PM
9/4/13 Bull Down
Please tell me that's a special tag bull and not a public land otc tag :chuckle: Jealous :drool:
Post by: idahoelkhunter300wby on September 11, 2013, 07:31:52 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 11, 2013, 07:34:08 PM
9/4/13 Bull Down
Please tell me that's a special tag bull and not a public land otc tag :chuckle: Jealous :drool:
Special tag
Post by: Jrzbullelk on September 12, 2013, 01:16:28 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 12, 2013, 06:45:40 PM
Post by: sneakyjake on September 13, 2013, 08:49:12 AM
Post by: Slimdog350 on September 13, 2013, 09:17:21 AM
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 13, 2013, 09:27:58 AM
My colockum true spike from September 5th. 16 yrd shot out of a tree stand
Well done :tup: Thats not an easy hunt.
Post by: LittleJohn on September 13, 2013, 12:58:59 PM
Gross score of 306"
Post by: The100Road on September 13, 2013, 01:00:20 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 13, 2013, 01:26:42 PM
Montana Backcountry Bull. Hunting solo 5 miles in. Killed 9/11 at 18 yds. Took the horse and mule back in the next day to get him out.
Gross score of 306"
Nice job Littlejohn. That's a great OTC bull :tup:
Post by: washingtonmuley on September 13, 2013, 02:31:54 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on September 13, 2013, 03:10:37 PM
Post by: washingtonmuley on September 13, 2013, 04:26:49 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on September 13, 2013, 04:59:07 PM
Montana Backcountry Bull. Hunting solo 5 miles in. Killed 9/11 at 18 yds. Took the horse and mule back in the next day to get him out.
Gross score of 306"
Nice bull John. :tup:
Post by: bonkellekter on September 14, 2013, 11:10:45 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 14, 2013, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on September 14, 2013, 11:20:09 AM
Post by: BowBender87 on September 14, 2013, 11:21:10 AM
Montana Backcountry Bull. Hunting solo 5 miles in. Killed 9/11 at 18 yds. Took the horse and mule back in the next day to get him out.
Gross score of 306"
Sweet bull John!
Post by: BowBender87 on September 14, 2013, 11:56:34 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 14, 2013, 12:22:29 PM
Here is my 9-13 bull, Hunting with my old man... I was able to get a 30 yard shot on this guy and he piled up in about 15 yards.
Incredible bull. You should post up a story!
Congratulations on a stud bull.
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 14, 2013, 01:01:13 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 14, 2013, 01:09:42 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on September 14, 2013, 01:39:19 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on September 14, 2013, 01:40:13 PM
Here is my 9-13 bull, Hunting with my old man... I was able to get a 30 yard shot on this guy and he piled up in about 15 yards.
Nice bull. Have you ever been on the cover of the Huntin Fool?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 14, 2013, 06:07:19 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on September 14, 2013, 06:48:02 PM
Post by: The100Road on September 14, 2013, 07:04:29 PM
Good job men ...some nice ones finally showing up ...Waiting for the whopper bull to show up on here .... Bucklucky ...Do you have him :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
He hasent been on here for awhile. he's either waiting tell the last minute or its a very very long pack out. :chuckle:
Post by: Birdguy on September 14, 2013, 10:14:01 PM
Post by: pips4bucks on September 15, 2013, 06:51:13 PM
Here's the link to the story... http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,134301.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,134301.0.html)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi796.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy244%2Fpips4bucks%2FP1020337_zpsb29492a2.jpg&hash=8a67b510c1f57243a92e310269ffb3b1bbbad309) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/pips4bucks/media/P1020337_zpsb29492a2.jpg.html)
Post by: bonkellekter on September 15, 2013, 11:02:25 PM
Here is my 9-13 bull, Hunting with my old man... I was able to get a 30 yard shot on this guy and he piled up in about 15 yards.
Incredible bull. You should post up a story!
Congratulations on a stud bull.
Story has been posted.... Hope you enjoy
Here is my 9-13 bull, Hunting with my old man... I was able to get a 30 yard shot on this guy and he piled up in about 15 yards.
Nice bull. Have you ever been on the cover of the Huntin Fool?
Thanks! Nope never been on the cover?
Post by: bonkellekter on September 16, 2013, 10:45:42 AM
Let the drooling commence.. awesome bull man,glad I ran into you guys last night to see it!! Just got off that ridge and didnt run into anything... im dead now though!
Did you make it down and around to the wallow in the Dark timber?
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on September 16, 2013, 11:00:56 AM
Let the drooling commence.. awesome bull man,glad I ran into you guys last night to see it!! Just got off that ridge and didnt run into anything... im dead now though!
Did you make it down and around to the wallow in the Dark timber?
I only found two dried up wallows, I think I dropped down the wrong area.. I stayed left a little too much. I dropped directly inline with the road facing east before it turns back north. I think I needed to be south a little bit more.. where I dropped off was complete hell.. worst experience ive ever had and that is saying something because I went up where your bro shot his nice one in 03 or 04 haha.
Post by: bonkellekter on September 16, 2013, 11:08:56 AM
Let the drooling commence.. awesome bull man,glad I ran into you guys last night to see it!! Just got off that ridge and didnt run into anything... im dead now though!
Did you make it down and around to the wallow in the Dark timber?
I only found two dried up wallows, I think I dropped down the wrong area.. I stayed left a little too much. I dropped directly inline with the road facing east before it turns back north. I think I needed to be south a little bit more.. where I dropped off was complete hell.. worst experience ive ever had and that is saying something because I went up where your bro shot his nice one in 03 or 04 haha.
Yep... you needed to stay on top of the ridge for a ways further before droppng off... you would have hit some nice fairly open dark timber loaded with elk trails and fresh elk sign. I have been down thru close to where you dropped off and it is pretty hairy!!
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on September 16, 2013, 11:19:17 AM
Post by: bonkellekter on September 16, 2013, 01:24:30 PM
Yea as soon as I got down and looked up I knew I went the wrong area.. I slid a couple times on my butt for 10-20 feet having to scramble to grab brush to keep me from going all the way down.. the hike up and across was excellent though very easy going. Coming down well im still limping today haha. Glad I got to see your bull and talk to you and your old man. Definitely some of the most knowledgeable elk hunters in the state imo!!
Yeah... It gets steep and nasty if you drop down in the wrong place! It was great to catch up with you as well!
Post by: jdigital0923 on September 16, 2013, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on September 16, 2013, 07:02:03 PM
Post by: rsrobins on September 17, 2013, 08:15:38 AM
Post by: olaf on September 17, 2013, 09:41:36 AM
Post by: hunterrcc on September 17, 2013, 09:58:42 AM
Post by: DBLDWN on September 17, 2013, 10:03:02 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on September 17, 2013, 10:06:50 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
Post by: huntnphool on September 17, 2013, 10:13:24 PM
9-13-13 Washington quality permitFantastic bull, well done. :tup:
Post by: gotcha on September 18, 2013, 03:43:12 AM
Post by: furbearer365 on September 18, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
9-13-13 Washington quality permit
Great bull. Is that a crabclaw eyeguard?
Post by: csaaphill on September 18, 2013, 05:34:42 PM
Post by: bowhuntersd on September 18, 2013, 07:36:49 PM
Post by: Fullabull on September 19, 2013, 09:01:58 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 19, 2013, 09:05:53 AM
Post by: elkh8me on September 19, 2013, 10:09:04 AM
9-13-13 Washington quality permit
that's a whopper!!!
Post by: brianb231 on September 19, 2013, 10:18:45 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi105.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm229%2Fbrianb231%2F20130911_123358_zps92ac030f.jpg&hash=036dc32121cec453829faf1b918297f2828033c6) (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/brianb231/media/20130911_123358_zps92ac030f.jpg.html)
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 19, 2013, 10:43:13 AM
Post by: olaf on September 20, 2013, 09:14:45 AM
Post by: jechicdr on September 20, 2013, 10:34:10 PM
Post by: johnnymac on September 20, 2013, 10:34:52 PM
Post by: huntergreg on September 21, 2013, 08:27:38 AM
Post by: archery288 on September 21, 2013, 09:31:08 AM
Post by: elkh8me on September 21, 2013, 09:43:37 AM
Post by: Rooster1981 on September 21, 2013, 09:49:02 AM
Post by: vfilbert on September 21, 2013, 10:14:04 AM
Post by: huntergreg on September 21, 2013, 10:48:55 AM
Huntergreg is your buddies name Sam? I ran into him in the high country last year. We were cow hunting and one from your party had drawn a bull tag.
yes that is sam. we had six bull tags this year. we were in bulls everyday but couldn't pull it off. sam was the only one who got one.
Post by: vfilbert on September 21, 2013, 12:17:37 PM
Post by: Prime Time on September 21, 2013, 02:27:15 PM
Post by: huntergreg on September 21, 2013, 04:26:55 PM
Wow six tags! That's amazing! Congrats to him. We're the bulls fired up? Heard it was a tough one this year. SAMs bull is outstanding. I have seen several like him up thier. Too cool. Did he shoot him low or up high on the mountain?
sam got his up on fifes. me and the guy that had the bull tag last year were up high in the area they met you. we were in some monsters but they weren't very talkative. I missed a monster on the last Saturday. shot over his back. he was pushing 360. was really thick and some nasty terrane where we were finding the bulls. they would get fired up if you could get in a 200 yard range of them and try and sneak in on them. the were all circling and trying to get our wind. it swirled really bad in there. mornings we could get a few responces and would go quiet around 8am. then start back up about 6 pm.
Post by: Wea300mag on September 21, 2013, 04:32:41 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 21, 2013, 05:33:11 PM
Sept. 6th Western WA 5x5love that ferny dog hair stuff! :tup:
Post by: grundy53 on September 21, 2013, 06:21:14 PM
Sept. 6th Western WA 5x5love that ferny dog hair stuff! :tup:
:yeah:
Post by: bowhunterty on September 21, 2013, 07:46:37 PM
Post by: vfilbert on September 22, 2013, 09:55:46 AM
Post by: huntergreg on September 22, 2013, 06:16:18 PM
Huntgreg It's a great area. Sorry bout the miss. How far was you shot? Awkward shot?
39 yards with a limb i didn't see in the way. hit the limb and over its back it went. Had one opening to shoot through. and hit the only thing in the way. We were back in there to the south side of the trail sam met you on. Lots of bulls in there. didn't see any cows up there. There were guys up there bugling from the road everywhere. I cant be leave how many guys go up to ravens roost just to bugle. We were down below one morning and some guy was bugling like crazy and nothing would answer him back. we waited until he left i bugled one time and we had 3 bulls go off. Its like they know the people up on top are hunters. a lot harder hunting this year compared to last year.
Post by: vfilbert on September 22, 2013, 09:11:25 PM
Post by: vfilbert on September 22, 2013, 09:12:42 PM
Post by: adrenalinapursuit on September 22, 2013, 11:36:19 PM
Opening day, Once I stopped shaking in my boots, I was able to make the 20 yard shot!
Nice bull brah! Proud of you kid! So awesome!
Post by: Buzz2401 on September 23, 2013, 06:37:16 AM
Post by: kalamasasquatch on September 23, 2013, 11:38:40 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 24, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
Finally getting around to posting it..Opening evening bull..Southwest WAwe seriously appreciate you waiting so long :dunno: :o :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
Post by: coachcw on September 25, 2013, 09:33:57 AM
Post by: nailbender on September 25, 2013, 07:50:05 PM
Post by: wlandrum on September 26, 2013, 08:53:16 AM
Post by: willy on September 26, 2013, 10:32:18 AM
the fun part !Wow that is a dandy. BLUES ???????
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 26, 2013, 06:35:10 PM
the fun part !
Its hard to see the bull in that pic with the glare coming off those legs :chuckle:
Post by: furbearer365 on September 26, 2013, 06:52:07 PM
the fun part !Wow that is a dandy. BLUES ???????
I take it you didn't follow the thread that was going for quite some time. Peaches Ridge
Post by: ElkFeaver on September 28, 2013, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 28, 2013, 09:28:34 PM
Post by: templar021 on September 29, 2013, 08:32:15 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on September 29, 2013, 09:54:45 PM
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on September 29, 2013, 10:05:12 PM
My pictoral tale of woe
awesome... just awesome... where are the after photos, are these video stills or is your shutter that fast?
Post by: wlandrum on September 30, 2013, 08:22:34 AM
Post by: templar021 on September 30, 2013, 05:46:36 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 30, 2013, 06:02:53 PM
Post by: jechicdr on September 30, 2013, 07:00:59 PM
Post by: templar021 on September 30, 2013, 08:03:43 PM
I don't know how that could be. My arrow plainly said it is the toughest arrow I'll ever shoot :dunno:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 30, 2013, 08:28:10 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 30, 2013, 08:39:12 PM
...I'm just spitballin' here... but if I had to guess I'd say that the problem isn't the arrow. Looks like a shoulder blade did most of the deciding there... :dunno:This.
Shot placement, not the arrow, was the issue.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 30, 2013, 08:55:27 PM
Post by: erk444 on October 01, 2013, 04:57:26 PM
Post by: predatorpro on October 01, 2013, 08:05:06 PM
Post by: coachcw on October 01, 2013, 08:25:01 PM
Post by: 2MANY on October 02, 2013, 08:37:57 AM
High in the body cavity.
The entire cavity must fill with blood before it spills out.
Bummer.
Post by: csaaphill on October 02, 2013, 07:50:44 PM
the fun part !hey not to blow anyone cover but is the one in the Union Bulliten?
If so nice one man read that story awsome.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 02, 2013, 07:52:58 PM
the fun part !hey not to blow anyone cover but is the one in the Union Bulliten?
If so nice one man read that story awsome.
Post it!
Post by: csaaphill on October 02, 2013, 08:04:36 PM
Post by: templar021 on October 02, 2013, 08:08:00 PM
one lung ! dead bull but I bet he went a hell of a long way . you may wanna go look for ravens and magpies
He was still alive as of a couple of days ago. I've got a local keeping his eyes on him.....
Post by: coyote_out on October 03, 2013, 08:40:35 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 06, 2013, 08:52:09 AM
Post by: Pilot_Hunter on October 08, 2013, 12:05:06 PM
Post by: littlemac on October 09, 2013, 08:46:23 AM
Post by: coachcw on October 09, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
Post by: JPhelps on October 09, 2013, 02:10:44 PM
Post by: grundy53 on October 09, 2013, 02:28:17 PM
DJ, when I talked to him the other day he said he wasn't going to post this.
I saw it on facebook this morning...
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 09, 2013, 02:34:51 PM
Post by: grundy53 on October 09, 2013, 02:36:07 PM
It was posted without permission on fb I believe.
Ok. looks like it was taken down.
Post by: boneaddict on October 09, 2013, 02:44:30 PM
Post by: grundy53 on October 09, 2013, 02:48:01 PM
It was posted without his permission. I removed it to respect that. He is a member. If he wants it posted then we will see it. :sry:
Nice work :tup:. Definetly have to respect the hunters privacy, there is so little of it these days. I don't know who got the bull but congratulations and I don't blame them one bit for not wanting to post it on here.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 09, 2013, 02:55:07 PM
Post by: Maverick on October 09, 2013, 05:47:16 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 09, 2013, 07:52:57 PM
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on October 09, 2013, 08:07:17 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 10, 2013, 03:25:17 PM
We biked in a few miles, and split up on logging spur roads, and after a half-hour or so, I could see my hunting partner walking down a long spur/ridge across a large draw. Then I stopped to ‘glass’ down in the bottom and instantly spotted a bull! Its’ dark red-ish Roosevelt rack was obviously larger than 3 points, so I didn’t bother trying to count. Dropping to the ground, I grabbed my garmin radio/gps, and say “I see a big bull and I’m going down after it. (His radio was in his pack so he never heard me) I slipped out of my backpack leaving everything behind except my rifle. For one moment I was going to unzip the pack and get my rangefinder but changed my mind.
Belly crawling down the clear-cut, I popped my head up a couple times to see the bull still standing there feeding. I felt a desperate anxiety that he was going to bust me, or just walk away before I could close enough distance for a shot. So I crawled a long way, deciding not to look up until I could get much closer. After about 75 yards, there was stuff in my way and I couldn’t see him. Now I got really scared; almost thought I wouldn’t reach him in time.
Following a section of trail down a turn, I crawled behind a tree stump to look over it. He was still there, with his head down feeding, and had no idea I was there! He was still pretty far away, but I knew he was well under 200 yards, and down at a steep angle. And my tree stump made for a perfect shooting bench! I looked around to see if there was a better place to setup and get closer. I had the best spot. (The next day I ranged the distance at exactly 150 yards.)
There was a half- fallen tree covering his chest and vitals, and I had no shot. So I got into position and waited. I had soo much time to sit there and watch that I actually tried a couple different positions and got completely comfortable. I lined up the bull in my peep site and waited….and waited…for what seemed like 10 minutes; it was probably 2 or 3 minutes. I decided I did not need to compensate for distance or wind. He stepped forward and I put my front pin over his vitals. He took one more step and I knew it was now!
Every amount of focus within me was summoned to hold the rifle still as I began to slowly squeeze until… ..boom! I quickly leaned sideways to see around the smoke cloud. He was pitched back dramatically and crashed backwards on the ground dead. I stood up and started reloading my Disk Extreme, but about the time I got the powder in, it was clear I wouldn’t need another shot. He was down!
Excited, I worked my way to the bull, still afraid something could go wrong. Was it the same bull I glassed? It had to be, but…..? My fears faded as I counted points; four by five! And the shot was perfect. It missed his heart and one lung, but whatever it did hit did the job instantly. (No expansion on the Barnes 290TMZ; just a dent on the side of the tip with the polymer tip smashed in. )
After a half-hour frantic search for my pack (which had everything in it) I got on the radio and got ahold of my hunting partner. He said he saw three does 20 yards from me, and wondered if I’d completely snapped and shot at them! We packed out backstraps, tenderloins, heart, and rack several miles in the dark, We got back to camp at almost midnight. We hiked back in the morning and got the quarters out.
I could not/would not have had this opportunity without Eric, (who was there), or Jesse, who was hunting with his Dad a few miles away. Thanks to both of you, and a special thanks to Eric for being “all-in” on this hunt, from start to finish!
Post by: grundy53 on October 10, 2013, 03:30:14 PM
We worked hard for five days covering many miles and clear-cuts on bikes and foot. Where it was accessible (and sometimes when it wasn’t), we hiked down, (and back up) many spurs and draws, hoping to see a bull. We saw quite a few cows in the clear-cuts, but not a single bull. We saw very little fresh sign; everything looked old everywhere. Frustration and doubt began to come along with the growing physical exhaustion. It felt like our last night of hunting, so we decided to go in long and deep one more time before the inevitable “road hunting.”Congrats and great write up :tup:.
We biked in a few miles, and split up on logging spur roads, and after a half-hour or so, I could see my hunting partner walking down a long spur/ridge across a large draw. Then I stopped to ‘glass’ down in the bottom and instantly spotted a bull! Its’ dark red-ish Roosevelt rack was obviously larger than 3 points, so I didn’t bother trying to count. Dropping to the ground, I grabbed my garmin radio/gps, and say “I see a big bull and I’m going down after it. (His radio was in his pack so he never heard me) I slipped out of my backpack leaving everything behind except my rifle. For one moment I was going to unzip the pack and get my rangefinder but changed my mind.
Belly crawling down the clear-cut, I popped my head up a couple times to see the bull still standing there feeding. I felt a desperate anxiety that he was going to bust me, or just walk away before I could close enough distance for a shot. So I crawled a long way, deciding not to look up until I could get much closer. After about 75 yards, there was stuff in my way and I couldn’t see him. Now I got really scared; almost thought I wouldn’t reach him in time.
Following a section of trail down a turn, I crawled behind a tree stump to look over it. He was still there, with his head down feeding, and had no idea I was there! He was still pretty far away, but I knew he was well under 200 yards, and down at a steep angle. And my tree stump made for a perfect shooting bench! I looked around to see if there was a better place to setup and get closer. I had the best spot. (The next day I ranged the distance at exactly 150 yards.)
There was a half- fallen tree covering his chest and vitals, and I had no shot. So I got into position and waited. I had soo much time to sit there and watch that I actually tried a couple different positions and got completely comfortable. I lined up the bull in my peep site and waited….and waited…for what seemed like 10 minutes; it was probably 2 or 3 minutes. I decided I did not need to compensate for distance or wind. He stepped forward and I put my front pin over his vitals. He took one more step and I knew it was now!
Every amount of focus within me was summoned to hold the rifle still as I began to slowly squeeze until… ..boom! I quickly leaned sideways to see around the smoke cloud. He was pitched back dramatically and crashed backwards on the ground dead. I stood up and started reloading my Disk Extreme, but about the time I got the powder in, it was clear I wouldn’t need another shot. He was down!
Excited, I worked my way to the bull, still afraid something could go wrong. Was it the same bull I glassed? It had to be, but…..? My fears faded as I counted points; four by five! And the shot was perfect. It missed his heart and one lung, but whatever it did hit did the job instantly. (No expansion on the Barnes 290TMZ; just a dent on the side of the tip with the polymer tip smashed in. )
After a half-hour frantic search for my pack (which had everything in it) I got on the radio and got ahold of my hunting partner. He said he saw three does 20 yards from me, and wondered if I’d completely snapped and shot at them! We packed out backstraps, tenderloins, heart, and rack several miles in the dark, We got back to camp at almost midnight. We hiked back in the morning and got the quarters out.
I could not/would not have had this opportunity without Eric, (who was there), or Jesse, who was hunting with his Dad a few miles away. Thanks to both of you, and a special thanks to Eric for being “all-in” on this hunt, from start to finish!
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 10, 2013, 03:43:48 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 10, 2013, 03:49:56 PM
It was posted without his permission. I removed it to respect that. He is a member. If he wants it posted then we will see it. :sry:I didn't get to see a picture of it posted but if its the masher on fb a buddy showed me it is a dandy. Congrats to the hunter... Can't say I blame him for not wanting it posted.
Post by: jkononen on October 10, 2013, 06:49:13 PM
Post by: wrongway on October 10, 2013, 08:44:21 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 10, 2013, 09:02:23 PM
Another 2013 Ryderwood Bull
Sweet Bull. Didn't see you up there. Where did you find your bull? :chuckle:
Post by: jkononen on October 11, 2013, 09:23:06 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 11, 2013, 09:24:18 AM
Post by: BABackcountryBwhntr on October 11, 2013, 03:09:07 PM
Post by: Beargravy on October 12, 2013, 08:49:57 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on October 12, 2013, 10:09:14 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 12, 2013, 11:07:07 PM
My Idaho Bull
Wow! That bulls head is bigger than your entire body :chuckle:
Glad you got it done again this year :tup:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 13, 2013, 07:45:35 PM
2013 Washington Muzzy ElkHmmmmm ....dandy bull ... think I have been there before :yike: I have pictures of this bull and another you muzzy guys killed !! Congrats ...my buddy just killed a monster 5x5 with his rifle tag ...wont let me show it :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 13, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Another 2013 Ryderwood Bullgood job ... you can always drop off an elk steak to ol Bh45 ... I can meet ya at 2 roads while I am clubbing a few silvers in the head !!! LMAO
Post by: TylerMulie on October 13, 2013, 09:00:14 PM
2013 Washington Muzzy Elk
Eastern? or Western?
Post by: hunter_sean08 on October 14, 2013, 04:15:17 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 14, 2013, 05:21:52 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 14, 2013, 10:40:43 PM
Post by: dewandgin on October 15, 2013, 07:46:02 AM
Post by: bowhuntersd on October 16, 2013, 09:05:13 PM
2013 Washington Muzzy Elk
That bull is a STUD!!!! Great job. :tup:
Post by: bowhuntersd on October 16, 2013, 09:07:19 PM
My Idaho Bull
Another successful year for ya. :tup: Great Job. Can't wait to stop by and get the story.
Post by: Eli346 on October 17, 2013, 01:32:21 AM
Nice bull. Now you have to help pack Jason's!
Post by: Adzeit on October 17, 2013, 11:23:57 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 18, 2013, 06:23:39 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 18, 2013, 06:31:35 AM
Just now posting about my dad's elk hunt out on the West End this year... What an amazing bull and an awesome hunt. My dad had been seeing this bull in his month of scouting the area prior to the hunt. He had also seen a number of large 5x5's and a 6x6, plus a ton of brush rack bulls. This bull was truly a monster though. On the 2nd day of muzzleloader season, he had seen this bull in the morning but couldn't get a good shot opportunity so he let him be without aggressively pursuing him and risking the possibility of never seeing him again. Sure enough, the bull was back in the same spot an hour before dark. Just as my dad was about to pull the trigger on a large 5x5 with great mass, this bull came out from behind some cows and brush bugling hard. He quickly put a shot on him at 70 yards right behind the shoulder and the rest was history. It was a nice and easy downhill pack out about 150 yards to the truck. Couldn't ask for a better hunt. This is the Westside bull of a lifetime for my Dad and he is having it shoulder mounted.Right on ...dang good bull ....was this bull taken in PA ?
Post by: wlandrum on October 18, 2013, 06:38:22 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 19, 2013, 06:10:05 PM
Post by: deer_hnter on October 19, 2013, 06:47:07 PM
Post by: mjustice79 on October 19, 2013, 07:02:11 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 19, 2013, 08:58:17 PM
Post by: ELK SHOT on October 20, 2013, 12:52:13 PM
Post by: alwinearcher on October 20, 2013, 01:16:29 PM
My first with a Muzzle Loader
Post by: Adzeit on October 20, 2013, 01:56:18 PM
Post by: starbailey on October 20, 2013, 02:47:31 PM
What a fantastic old bull. it's going to be a long time before you'll kill another one like him. Congratulations again!
Post by: alwinearcher on October 20, 2013, 03:19:59 PM
I think I've seen that bull before Matt. :chuckle:
What a fantastic old bull. it's going to be a long time before you'll kill another one like him. Congratulations again!
Yeah, I have my work cut out for me for sure!
Thanks for the help packing him out! :tup:
Post by: alwinearcher on October 20, 2013, 05:28:16 PM
What a hog. Was that a Dayton bull? I herd a pig got shot muzzy season
No, he came out of a general unit.
Post by: hogsniper on October 20, 2013, 05:50:39 PM
Post by: csaaphill on October 21, 2013, 01:43:35 AM
Our turn next weekend.
Getting stoked more than deer this year I think.
Post by: bowhuntersd on October 21, 2013, 01:44:00 PM
What a hog. Was that a Dayton bull? I herd a pig got shot muzzy season
No, he came out of a general unit.
General Unit Westside? :dunno: I thought all East units were draw for branch bulls?
Post by: grundy53 on October 21, 2013, 01:54:05 PM
Nope, not all of them.What a hog. Was that a Dayton bull? I herd a pig got shot muzzy season
No, he came out of a general unit.
General Unit Westside? :dunno: I thought all East units were draw for branch bulls?
sent from my typewriter
Post by: alwinearcher on October 21, 2013, 04:52:36 PM
Nope, not all of them.What a hog. Was that a Dayton bull? I herd a pig got shot muzzy season
No, he came out of a general unit.
General Unit Westside? :dunno: I thought all East units were draw for branch bulls?
sent from my typewriter
:yeah:
I would rather saying he was from the blues, but since I didn't have a tag for down there I'd better not ;)
Post by: bigmak154 on October 24, 2013, 09:44:10 AM
Post by: dewandgin on October 24, 2013, 10:05:13 AM
Post by: Jrod79 on October 24, 2013, 02:46:18 PM
Post by: combs338 on October 24, 2013, 02:53:13 PM
Post by: minnmule on October 24, 2013, 09:52:43 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 25, 2013, 06:29:15 AM
Post by: coachcw on October 25, 2013, 06:34:13 AM
Got this manashtash toad an hour into the hunt. 6x7 348 5/8 rough scorenice bull . did you have to get permission to get him out ? I think I have a pick of that bull and had a encounter with him .
Post by: bigmak154 on October 25, 2013, 04:40:43 PM
Got this manashtash toad an hour into the hunt. 6x7 348 5/8 rough scorenice bull . did you have to get permission to get him out ? I think I have a pick of that bull and had a encounter with him .
We knew the right people ;)
Post by: motg9_6 on October 26, 2013, 07:49:42 AM
Post by: Warning Shot on October 26, 2013, 08:26:17 AM
Post by: mlovely83 on October 26, 2013, 11:49:28 AM
Post by: Chuethou_b18c5 on October 27, 2013, 12:30:25 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on October 27, 2013, 12:45:17 PM
Post by: DUGANDEER on October 28, 2013, 07:02:19 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 28, 2013, 09:51:18 AM
Post by: DUGANDEER on October 28, 2013, 02:44:14 PM
Post by: gunnarnewt on October 28, 2013, 03:23:13 PM
Post by: wahunter20 on October 28, 2013, 08:07:15 PM
Post by: Lingcod on October 28, 2013, 10:00:27 PM
Not sure how I missed it but here is mine. Archery 2013
Nice monster bull!! Where's the story?
Post by: kerrdog on October 29, 2013, 12:59:39 PM
Post by: 724wd on October 30, 2013, 03:47:47 PM
Post by: kerrdog on October 31, 2013, 07:59:37 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on October 31, 2013, 10:07:49 PM
Post by: TylerMulie on November 01, 2013, 08:03:45 AM
Here is a picture of my 11 year old sons 6x6 elk taken Monday afternoon at 4:00 in the Taneum unit. Came into a cow call to within 18 yards taken with a 7mm 08. Was an awesome hunt just pretty short.
First Bull! better stop hunting because that is a hard one to improve on!!
Post by: kevinlisa06 on November 02, 2013, 01:42:16 PM
Post by: mtman on November 02, 2013, 02:56:11 PM
Post by: kerrdog on November 02, 2013, 06:07:20 PM
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on November 02, 2013, 06:08:36 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 02, 2013, 06:18:48 PM
Post by: Jrod79 on November 02, 2013, 07:54:15 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 02, 2013, 08:08:27 PM
Not sure how I missed it but here is mine. Archery 2013A lot of mass on that bull for being an eastside bull ...Stud !! :tup: :tup:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 02, 2013, 08:09:07 PM
Killed my bull at first light this morning. My biggest Roosevelt to date. :IBCOOL:Good job ...congrats !!! :tup:
Post by: Dmulcahy on November 03, 2013, 06:34:50 AM
Post by: kerrdog on November 03, 2013, 10:03:53 AM
Post by: Rainstorm Hunter on November 03, 2013, 01:45:57 PM
Dang, that is a handsome roosevelt! That's what mine woulda looked like had I let him live a couple more years. :chuckle:
I would have shot any legal bull lol, this just happened to be the bull that was there. I bet yours is probably a bit more tender though :chuckle:
Post by: Solohunter84 on November 03, 2013, 02:16:27 PM
Post by: Jrod79 on November 03, 2013, 02:36:46 PM
Post by: mrmoskillz on November 03, 2013, 03:50:20 PM
Post by: Solohunter84 on November 03, 2013, 06:34:38 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 03, 2013, 10:14:54 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 03, 2013, 10:27:02 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 04, 2013, 06:10:40 AM
Post by: bmorkert on November 04, 2013, 03:22:42 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 04, 2013, 05:40:24 PM
What did u shoot it with and where? :chuckle:.375 h and h in the side of the head! :tup:
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 04, 2013, 09:01:43 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 05, 2013, 09:33:34 PM
I had a 750 of R&R hit me in the side of the head once...headache for sure :chuckle: cool looking bull :tup:that sounds like it would hurt as much as a 375 h&h to the head... glad you survived... :chuckle:
Post by: Gutpile on November 06, 2013, 06:48:16 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy136%2FSprayer%2Ffacebook_1329037023_zps7725ca48.jpg&hash=64780ccc9789ff4d74e49a5346a6e360f1436733)
Post by: Blacklab on November 06, 2013, 07:10:12 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on November 06, 2013, 02:49:20 PM
Here's my monster bull. :chuckle:Thats considered a trophy where I hunt. Nicely done
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy136%2FSprayer%2Ffacebook_1329037023_zps7725ca48.jpg&hash=64780ccc9789ff4d74e49a5346a6e360f1436733)
Post by: 724wd on November 06, 2013, 04:54:09 PM
Here's my monster bull. :chuckle:Thats considered a trophy where I hunt. Nicely done
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi4.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy136%2FSprayer%2Ffacebook_1329037023_zps7725ca48.jpg&hash=64780ccc9789ff4d74e49a5346a6e360f1436733)
a real Washington Wall Hanger! :bash: :chuckle:
Post by: CJ1962 on November 06, 2013, 08:44:47 PM
Post by: Jrod79 on November 07, 2013, 05:59:04 AM
Post by: Bowana on November 07, 2013, 09:04:13 AM
Post by: Jrod79 on November 07, 2013, 02:57:18 PM
Post by: CNELK on November 08, 2013, 09:39:25 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 08, 2013, 10:08:59 PM
Post by: ELK SHOT on November 09, 2013, 08:01:58 AM
Hancock bull, Kapowsin opening dayNice Bull, hunted it a few years ago there's some big boys in there, been hunting the white river unit Hancock property this season no luck on any big Bull yet.
Post by: kingmountain on November 09, 2013, 09:03:30 AM
Post by: tomr1962 on November 09, 2013, 12:47:02 PM
Post by: Reet on November 10, 2013, 08:13:00 AM
Post by: grundy53 on November 11, 2013, 03:46:07 PM
Post by: Bulldozer77 on November 11, 2013, 05:00:47 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 11, 2013, 05:09:15 PM
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.
So that is the answer to the question, "Where have all the westside bulls gone?" :chuckle: Looks like you guys are going to be eating GOOD this winter :tup:
Post by: 724wd on November 11, 2013, 06:47:01 PM
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.
WOW! :yike: :yike: that's a lot of cutting and wrapping! good job, guys! :tup:
Post by: wackum on November 11, 2013, 06:56:45 PM
Post by: mulehunter on November 12, 2013, 09:45:57 AM
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.Nice job :tup:
I wonder why Tags isnt on Horns?
Post by: HUNT-HARD on November 12, 2013, 10:37:18 AM
Post by: Antlershed on November 12, 2013, 12:42:19 PM
I wonder why Tags isnt on Horns?Reason #272 why a lot of people no longer post pics on here...
Great bulls everyone. :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on November 12, 2013, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: grundy53 on November 12, 2013, 02:44:30 PM
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.
So that is the answer to the question, "Where have all the westside bulls gone?" :chuckle: Looks like you guys are going to be eating GOOD this winter :tup:
yeah, we've been blessed with a lot of wonderful meat.
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.
WOW! :yike: :yike: that's a lot of cutting and wrapping! good job, guys! :tup:
Yes, definetly a lot of cutting and wrapping. I think my hands are still cramped up :chuckle: :chuckle:.
Post by: grundy53 on November 12, 2013, 02:45:10 PM
Here is the bull I killed this year and the bulls my hunting crew got.Nice job :tup:
I wonder why Tags isnt on Horns?
Thank you.
The tags are with the meat.
Post by: Solohunter84 on November 12, 2013, 05:40:24 PM
Post by: loggerjim on November 12, 2013, 07:07:15 PM
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Post by: crazypatty on November 13, 2013, 10:53:01 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 13, 2013, 07:15:11 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 13, 2013, 07:49:14 PM
Post by: crazypatty on November 14, 2013, 09:47:05 AM
Post by: CoryTDF on November 14, 2013, 10:52:55 AM
Not sure how I missed it but here is mine. Archery 2013
Nice monster bull!! Where's the story?
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,135157.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,135157.0.html)
Post by: dewandgin on November 14, 2013, 11:14:28 AM
Brother killed a 5 point opening morning.
Brother Kevin killed his first bull ever nice little 4x
I killed a 5x3
Had a great time :tup:
Post by: kerrdog on November 14, 2013, 05:55:36 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 14, 2013, 06:03:57 PM
Post by: ELK SHOT on November 15, 2013, 11:34:35 AM
Post by: Bhunter253 on November 15, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
Post by: Bulldozer77 on November 15, 2013, 03:15:55 PM
My Westside bull. My cousin jumped him in the thick stuff, we picked up his track and tracked him to his bed 3 hours later. Jumped him at 20 ft and he went down.
Nice bull, but that headache rack is sick!
Post by: f1yslas on November 16, 2013, 12:59:07 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on November 17, 2013, 11:20:13 AM
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Post by: GoPlayOutside on November 17, 2013, 11:23:27 AM
Post by: FordGuy on November 21, 2013, 09:19:52 AM
Post by: xelkhunterx on November 21, 2013, 05:21:42 PM
James
Post by: Coasthunterjay on November 27, 2013, 11:00:36 PM
I was super blessed with my year. Good deer season and an excellent elk season. Got this guy out of the deep Idaho Hells Canyon a couple weeks ago. 8 days of living in the wilderness. This guy took me about 8 hours the first night and finished packing him out the next day by about 4 in the afternoon. Was awesome an im already looking forward to heading back next year!
My best bull so far and an unforgettable evening. 500+ yard shot with my Win mdl70, 270Win. Dropped him like a sack of rocks.
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Post by: BENCHLEG on November 28, 2013, 12:27:38 AM
Post by: Coasthunterjay on November 28, 2013, 11:44:50 AM
Post by: Killercolin on December 03, 2013, 07:29:28 PM
Post by: kerrdog on December 03, 2013, 08:51:35 PM
Post by: igotbigbulls on December 09, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 09, 2013, 09:55:56 AM
2013
Post by: igotbigbulls on December 09, 2013, 10:36:33 AM
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Post by: mrmoskillz on December 09, 2013, 10:44:05 AM
2013
Nice bulls, congrats
Post by: gaddy on December 09, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Post by: Labs07 on December 09, 2013, 11:48:29 AM
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on December 09, 2013, 11:50:47 AM
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 09, 2013, 05:57:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 10, 2013, 04:19:57 PM
That is all.
Leave it that way and don't ruin a good thing.
Carry on.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 10, 2013, 04:30:41 PM
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Those are GREAT bulls! Congrats :tup:
Post by: 724wd on December 10, 2013, 06:45:14 PM
Post by: JM on December 10, 2013, 07:05:16 PM
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Those are impressive animals, but they don't hold a candle to my Idaho deer this year!!
Post by: yakimarcher on December 10, 2013, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: martin1 on December 10, 2013, 07:11:48 PM
Post by: 724wd on December 10, 2013, 07:17:13 PM
my 2013 true spike!
cool! what's your rifle? mauser of some variety?
Post by: martin1 on December 10, 2013, 07:28:29 PM
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cool! what's your rifle? mauser of some variety?
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that rifle is always a good conversation starter haha. it is a 308 norma mag. custom built rifle that a guy in our elk camp years ago, it has a bull barrel custom action also the trigger is set at a crisp 1.5pounds. Im right handed but he was left handed thats why the cheek piece is on that side. the only down fall is it ways 11 or 12 pounds so it gets a little heavy packing around. but it makes for a steady shot!
Post by: Hawgdawg on December 10, 2013, 07:55:19 PM
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Yougotbigbulls. :IBCOOL:
Post by: igotbigbulls on December 11, 2013, 07:28:10 AM
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Those are impressive animals, but they don't hold a candle to my Idaho deer this year!!
i was waiting for your chime in :chuckle: and if you werent so busy hunting out of state i coulda used another back to help pack out. :tung:
Post by: coachcw on December 11, 2013, 08:01:42 AM
Post by: fishhuntconsume on December 11, 2013, 08:03:35 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on December 11, 2013, 08:05:38 PM
2013 WA Archery bull. 40 yard shot. Solo HuntNice. The 2's on that bull are insane!
Post by: bowhuntersd on December 13, 2013, 05:46:18 PM
2013 WA Archery bull. 40 yard shot. Solo HuntGreat Bull.. Congrats on a wonderful archery bull. :tup:
Post by: Damnimissed on December 13, 2013, 07:36:54 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 19, 2013, 08:44:58 PM
2 fine bulls ...that's awesome :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Post by: hunterrcc on December 26, 2013, 08:59:36 AM
sickens me to see two bulls that should still be alive for us to hunt next year instead poached by some Indian hunts. Sicken to watch big bulls shot mostly by the tribes when they continue to limit our hunting tags. BS is what it is.2 fine bulls ...that's awesome :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: :tup:
you know i wasnt going to post them at all. i have the last couple years though. i would challenge you to hunt the country we do. granted this year one bull was on an open ridge, yet it was so steep we were able to drag him whole down to the creek and then had to cut him in half to get him back to the truck, but nontheless it was a full days job. i have some great stories to go with all my families hunts but it seems to be a waste because of people like you who are only here to cause drama. you didnt raise these animals and everyone who wants to be informed of when and how we can harvest animals has that access just like we know when to stay out of the woods when your hunting. there are a few on here that know me and will back me that know where and how i hunt and the work we do put in for these animals. we hunt archery as well and have a blast every year too. being in the woods is what i enjoy the most and being able to associate with some of the hunters on here and meet new guys is part of my fun too. thought everyone would like to see a couple pics of big bulls, not to rub it in. :twocents:
Post by: deerslyr on December 26, 2013, 10:10:57 AM
Friday the 13th
Called in and stuck at 36 yards, ran up the hill and stopped, stuck again at 42 and he rolled.
Pretty much how we all imagine an elk hunt to go, but never expect it to.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi289.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll229%2FBTwacker%2FIMG_1059.jpg&hash=963ae391240573a2514905c4e51dac21bcf4e781) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/BTwacker/media/IMG_1059.jpg.html)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi289.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll229%2FBTwacker%2FWP_20130913_19_43_35_Pro.jpg&hash=132fd935a7a8f1172d0fb229d5bb4d86479e754d) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/BTwacker/media/WP_20130913_19_43_35_Pro.jpg.html)
Post by: kentrek on December 26, 2013, 10:33:52 AM
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Post by: deerslyr on December 26, 2013, 10:46:32 AM
Thats a great first bull, otc ?? Public land ?? Draw hunt ??
OTC. Public land. back country. Montana
Post by: kentrek on December 26, 2013, 12:42:23 PM
Thats a great first bull, otc ?? Public land ?? Draw hunt ??
OTC. Public land. back country. Montana
Good work :tup:
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2013 watershed bull.
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good first bull
LMAO..... Congratz!
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Post by: coldsteel3d on December 11, 2014, 12:42:59 AM
3d you get around huh? Nice work! Congrats.
:chuckle: Yeah he does!! All around!
Post by: csaaphill on December 12, 2014, 12:17:13 AM
2013 watershed bull.:yike:
bet that was a fun day