Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: SemperFidelis97 on September 10, 2013, 12:34:48 AM

Title: Bull Down
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 10, 2013, 12:34:48 AM: I almost didn't go out tonight after a few slow days I was thinking the elk had moved out of the area I was in. I had a few come in opening day, but couldn't get a decent shot, and I only seen one other elk the next morning. I headed out to a wallow that has had some activity at about 6 after handling some business, and did some cow calling, at about 7:20 after no responses I tried a weak bugle just to see if I could get a response which I didn't. I thought I had heard some branches breaking a couple minutes after I bugled so I positioned myself incase anything came out of that direction. About 10 minutes later a 3x2 stepped out into the wallow followed by two other elk one was a spike the other bigger, but I didn't have enough time to wait him out. The 3x2 came out of the brush, and took a hard right putting him broadside at 35 yards, I drew as he walked behind some small cottonwoods he presented his vitals a few seconds later. I released, and my string caught a leaf causing a loud twang, but it didn't matter the arrow found its mark he took about ten steps then crashed into some brush. The arrow pierced the heart perfectly, and the 125 grain muzzy held together very well. I will post some pictures when I get them downloaded onto my computer.
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: Smossy on September 10, 2013, 12:39:07 AM: Quote from: SemperFidelis97 on September 10, 2013, 12:34:48 AM
I almost didn't go out tonight after a few slow days I was thinking the elk had moved out of the area I was in. I had a few come in opening day, but couldn't get a decent shot, and I only seen one other elk the next morning. I headed out to a wallow that has had some activity at about 6 after handling some business, and did some cow calling, at about 7:20 after no responses I tried a weak bugle just to see if I could get a response which I didn't. I thought I had heard some branches breaking a couple minutes after I bugled so I positioned myself incase anything came out of that direction. About 10 minutes later a 3x2 stepped out into the wallow followed by two other elk one was a spike the other bigger, but I didn't have enough time to wait him out. The 3x2 came out of the brush, and took a hard right putting him broadside at 35 yards, I drew as he walked behind some small cottonwoods he presented his vitals a few seconds later. I released, and my string caught a leaf causing a loud twang, but it didn't matter the arrow found its mark he took about ten steps then crashed into some brush. The arrow pierced the heart perfectly, and the 125 grain muzzy held together very well. I will post some pictures when I get them downloaded onto my computer.
Heck yes, Glad to see another westsider down a bull. Great work! No luck for us last weekend though.
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 10, 2013, 12:40:03 AM: congrats :tup:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: huntnnw on September 10, 2013, 12:56:41 AM: :tup:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: woodman on September 10, 2013, 04:07:04 AM: Way to go! Looking forward to the pics.
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: rasbo on September 10, 2013, 05:02:13 AM: woo hoo way to go :drool: :tup:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: SCRUBS on September 10, 2013, 05:20:36 AM: Congrats :tup:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: jasnt on September 10, 2013, 05:29:23 AM: Sweet, looking forwards to the pics:)
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: DoubleJ on September 10, 2013, 06:50:51 AM: Nice!!!
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: dvolmer on September 10, 2013, 07:06:54 AM: that is just plain awsome!!! Good job and great memories! looking forward to pictures.
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: RClare1223 on September 10, 2013, 07:10:11 AM: Good job!
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: Stizz on September 10, 2013, 09:21:16 AM: Congrats! Glad the spot finally paid off for you
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 10, 2013, 09:30:26 AM: Good work! Goes to show persistance pays! :tup: And being aware of your souroundings. :tup:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: hntrspud on September 10, 2013, 09:33:49 AM: You just never know when they will be there. Good for you! Cant wait to see the pics
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: zackmioli on September 10, 2013, 10:22:21 AM: congrats! looking forward to the pics!
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: Labs07 on September 10, 2013, 10:32:52 AM: Way to get it done!
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: jwd7777 on September 10, 2013, 11:06:56 AM: Congrads....Meat in the freezer.
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: fishseeker on September 10, 2013, 12:00:08 PM: :tup: Waiting for pictures :drool:
Title: Re: Bull Down
Post by: jackmaster on September 10, 2013, 12:18:47 PM: YEP, still waiting :rolleyes: :o :chuckle: