Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Elkstuffer on October 14, 2013, 06:32:06 PM

Title: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Elkstuffer on October 14, 2013, 06:32:06 PM: Well on the way home from last years archery elk hunt, in the 90 degree weather, I decided right then and there that I was going to dust off the muzzleloader after 9 years.
I went to my usual archery spot on the fri before the muzzy opener. There had been quite a bit of snow the week before so I was concerned about the elk moving down.
I heard a weak bugle on sat morning and dismissed it as another hunter but when I got up there all I found was elk tracks. Later that evening I got into a small herd with only a spike bull at 30 yards.
The next morning I did the same thing but was less patient and headed up the hill after setting and listening till about 7 am. I cow called periodically for the next half hour and saw a bull coming in with his ears forward and looking intently for the cow that was calling to him.
At 20 yrds I figured he was close enough and squeezed the trigger. He went 35 yrds after the shot.
This is my 3rd bull in Wa in the last 4 years with 1 ea taken with archery, rifle and now the muzzleloader.
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on October 14, 2013, 06:34:02 PM: Nice bull. Congratulations
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Elkbow33 on October 14, 2013, 06:35:14 PM: Nice job Ric!!!!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: bearhunter99 on October 14, 2013, 06:39:05 PM: Nice bull, Congrats!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 14, 2013, 07:04:00 PM: Nice bull
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: SniperDanWA on October 14, 2013, 07:11:54 PM: You did a great job, archery, rifle and smoke pole. Congrats on a nice bull.
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on October 14, 2013, 07:18:08 PM: Great Bull! 3 weapons, 3 bulls in four years is no easy feat in this state. Congrats!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: BENCHLEG on October 14, 2013, 07:22:02 PM: Nice work sorry i couldn't help we were on a nature walk in the sun. You r a stud for packing that beast all by yourself. Congrats on some tasty meat. Get back to work we don' t pay you to play on the net. Lol😜😜😜😜
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: jackelope on October 14, 2013, 07:23:17 PM: Congrats Ric. Way to get it done.
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Twispriver on October 14, 2013, 08:09:43 PM: Very Nice
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: BOOM!! on October 14, 2013, 10:04:51 PM: Nice bull Ric! Congrats, should be some good eating there. I had an elk burger tonight, best burger I've ever eat.
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Ibcnurun on October 14, 2013, 10:08:47 PM: Nice kill. I converted to MZ Elk from Archery as well 2 yrs ago for similar reasons.
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Dode on October 15, 2013, 11:46:27 AM: Nice job Ric! That will be some good eatin. :tup:
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: elkoholic1 on October 15, 2013, 11:47:20 AM: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: coachcw on October 15, 2013, 11:51:34 AM: ATTA boy Ric ! but isn't there a word for you eastsiders that come over and shoot our wet side elk ? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Elkstuffer on October 15, 2013, 01:29:14 PM: Quote from: coachcw on October 15, 2013, 11:51:34 AM
ATTA boy Ric ! but isn't there a word for you eastsiders that come over and shoot our wet side elk ? :chuckle:

Yeah, It's called "revenge"! ;)

Thanks guys! I just picked up my meat this morning. The jerky is fantastic!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: blacktailer on October 15, 2013, 02:07:46 PM: Way to go Ric. Glad to see you Gettin 'Er Done...
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 15, 2013, 02:09:57 PM: Nice bull. Well done. :tup:
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: combs338 on October 15, 2013, 02:31:11 PM: Nice work! Great talking to you last weekend!!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: Patarero on October 16, 2013, 08:49:44 AM: Nice work!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 16, 2013, 08:53:08 AM: Congratz! :tup: Nice bull!!
Title: Re: Westside Muzzzleloader Bull
Post by: swwaoutdoorsman on October 16, 2013, 11:14:51 AM: "Revenge" that' funny lol... We'll. all be east side hunters before ya know it. Thing over here 'west side' are getting outta control it'll be cheaper an better hunting going east with the pay to play BS. Congrats on the bull way to get it done!