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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 09:08:42 AM

Title: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 09:08:42 AM: Well, I'll be honest. I did not tag out but had a great time as always. Opening day I had a heard of 50 not 200 yards from me, but could not get on them as they were stealthing through the timber. A few hours later I jumped a bull 50 yards off the road, I started chasing him up the side of the mountain hoping to get a shot when the timber opened up, I was 100 yards away from where I wanted to be and KABOOMMMMM! I beat the guy to the bull, turned out to be a nice 4 point. After that we didn't see much. Usually our area puts out 10-12 bulls a year, this year only 3 bulls got taken out as of today. There was a lot of winter kill, but in general, we just weren't even seeing a lot of fresh sign. Where are the animals at? I do have some great pictures I'll be posting here shortly when I get my camera attatched.
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: bowsandhose on November 07, 2008, 09:41:04 AM: so close yet so far. ;)
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 09:53:39 AM: Quote from: bowsandhose on November 07, 2008, 09:41:04 AM
so close yet so far. ;)

Isn't that the truth. I almost cried haha. No just kidding I was just as excited as the guy was, Considering this is only my second year elk hunting, I think having a legitimate chance on a bull isn't too bad.
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: bowsandhose on November 07, 2008, 09:58:56 AM: Quote
I think having a legitimate chance on a bull isn't too bad.
:tup:
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: X-Force on November 07, 2008, 10:02:21 AM: Cant wait to see the pics.
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 10:07:45 AM: pics...
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 10:10:38 AM: more pics...
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 10:13:09 AM: more pics...ok this is all the ones im posting, enjoy!
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: Sagedawg on November 07, 2008, 10:16:53 AM: Looks like a great trip. BTW nice Willy in the background. Is she yours?

Sage
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: SilkWWU on November 07, 2008, 10:18:49 AM: Nopers, but that thing is a beast! Those are 44 inch boggers...
Title: Re: Silk's Back From Elk Hunt 2008!
Post by: TONTO on November 07, 2008, 10:23:21 AM: Seen that willy's a few times she is sweet.Ran against it a few years ago in the mud bog here,cowlitz co fair grounds.The 74 bronco I had at the time didn't fare quite as well.