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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Naches Sportsman on September 17, 2014, 05:32:40 PM

Title: shoot or pass?
Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 17, 2014, 05:32:40 PM: If you had this bull tag, would you shoot or pass on this guy opening day if you had a bull tag? This is not the biggest bull in the area, but I would have a hard time staying off the trigger. I hope to get better pictures of him.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 17, 2014, 05:33:12 PM: Would not even cross my mind to pass....I would shoot!
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Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2014, 05:35:10 PM: I think it's a shooter for most people in any unit in this state. There will be a few guys that would decide based on where they were and the potential for bigger bulls. Looks like a nice 350ish bull
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Post by: MLBowhunting on September 17, 2014, 05:36:48 PM: Wouldn't thinks twice. Shoooooot
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Post by: kirkl on September 17, 2014, 05:37:02 PM: Hes dead.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 17, 2014, 05:37:18 PM: Just to further my elk education....for those that would pass what is lacking? Mass? Character?
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Post by: YoterHunter on September 17, 2014, 05:40:35 PM: I would shoot that thing not even thinking twice. That bull has I. Pretty wide looking at the second pic
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Post by: gotcha on September 17, 2014, 05:44:09 PM: Depends on unit. Yes would pass if in certain units. Yes on first day.
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Post by: lamrith on September 17, 2014, 05:49:51 PM: Not sure I could stop my release from releasing itself without my input all the shaking I would do with that monster in front of me.

yeah he would be on my wall and in my freezer by dark...
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Post by: BUTTER on September 17, 2014, 05:55:06 PM: Pass he's to big meat won't be tender
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Post by: tgray on September 17, 2014, 06:00:31 PM: Dead bull for sure. Where is this at again??? Hahaha
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Post by: rtspring on September 17, 2014, 06:04:10 PM: Instant Dirt Nap!!! Even if I had the raffle tag... Hint hint Coach.. Ha
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Post by: YellowDog on September 17, 2014, 06:23:50 PM: My hunt would be over
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on September 17, 2014, 06:32:47 PM: Boom!

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Post by: gotcha on September 17, 2014, 06:40:26 PM: In that unit. Dead elk. It's a dandy for sure.
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Post by: haulinbass on September 17, 2014, 07:15:19 PM: Just my 2 cents but never pass on something the first day that you wouldn't pass on the last day.
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Post by: ghosthunter on September 17, 2014, 07:37:15 PM: Bang :tup:
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Post by: Rainier10 on September 17, 2014, 07:40:37 PM: Dead elk :archery_smiley:
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Post by: teanawayslayer on September 17, 2014, 08:35:27 PM: My peaches muzzy tag he would be dead with no hesitation! Great bull!!
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Post by: MacAttack on September 17, 2014, 09:06:42 PM: He gone...wouldn't hesitate.
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Post by: bowhuntersd on September 17, 2014, 09:13:15 PM: :mgun: without question. I don't know how that is even a thought?
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Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2014, 09:15:06 PM: Quote from: Naches Sportsman on September 17, 2014, 05:59:32 PM
Thinking about it more, if I was to shoot him I would want the muzzy tag. This time of year would be awesome to hunt. Really, This would be in the top 5 I would shoot in this unit. I hope to add another trail camera in the area soon and get better footage of the bulls with a go pro.

Reposition that camera to be facing north or south so you don't get washed out with the sun.
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Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2014, 09:15:47 PM: He's got an awesome front end on him.
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Post by: bullfisher on September 18, 2014, 06:05:03 AM: Don't get caught up with "shoot or pass" or you'll never be happy. Shoot first measure later!
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Post by: jstone on September 18, 2014, 06:27:17 AM: I would smoke that bull. SHOOTER
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Post by: fishngamereaper on September 18, 2014, 06:34:21 AM: Shoot on the last day, shoot on the first day.
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Post by: stickman999 on September 18, 2014, 06:35:12 AM: If he's in the Nile or Bumping area Naches PM me and lets go get him I have a tag!
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Post by: bhawley76 on September 18, 2014, 06:48:17 AM: Chootem I say.
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Post by: huntinluva on September 18, 2014, 06:57:35 AM: That's a dandy bull in my book, regardless of tag drawn or unit, it would be hard to pass that fella up, a legal bull is a good bull, who's to judge on what you feel is a trophy elk. Second guessing will eat you up, not worth it in my opinion. Let one fly.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 18, 2014, 07:02:24 AM: Hed be notched in a heartbeat without question
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Post by: jasnt on September 18, 2014, 07:10:13 AM: :mgun: :tup: :drool:
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 18, 2014, 07:56:42 AM: :yeah: :yeah: :mgun: :mgun: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :brew: :brew: :cue: :cue: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: elkoholic1 on September 18, 2014, 08:00:02 AM: :archery_smiley:
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Post by: Stein on September 18, 2014, 01:05:36 PM: I usually reply "shoot" and then look at the picture. So far, I haven't been wrong.
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Post by: brianb231 on September 18, 2014, 03:21:11 PM: Already on the blood trail! :tup:
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Post by: huntandjeep on September 18, 2014, 03:25:27 PM: Shoot.
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Post by: Moose Master on September 19, 2014, 09:05:44 PM: shoot and not hesitate
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Post by: TheHunt on September 19, 2014, 09:14:56 PM: Shoot, Shoot, SHOOT
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Post by: irishevox on September 24, 2014, 01:43:48 PM: if u pass call me!
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Post by: longstevo on September 25, 2014, 04:24:47 PM: I thought it was a joke post at first... :dunno:

On second thought, though, that bull is a little short on the eye guards and could be a bit longer along it's dagger points. Better let him grow another year.
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on September 26, 2014, 11:22:27 AM: no doubt... I'm letting an arrow fly..
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Post by: D-Rock425 on September 26, 2014, 11:27:12 AM: He's a good last day bull for sure.
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Post by: go4itlab on October 23, 2014, 12:14:51 AM: It really depends, from where I am at, I'd cut some hair. Now if it was my backyard area and had/have spent as much time in there as you do, I'd pass. Really comes down to what your looking for and is this a compromise ?
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Post by: csaaphill on October 23, 2014, 12:17:33 AM: if in an area where I could no doubt shoot if not then pass bt cry all the day. :hunter:
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Post by: Duckhunter14 on October 23, 2014, 12:23:35 AM: Beautiful bull, but there are bigger bulls in the unit. That being said; if it was me I would shoot. Too many times I've tried to hold off for something else while hunting and been only able to leave with a tag in tow. He has great fronts and an awesome frame. But he looks to be a little weak in his tops. If you'd be happy with him, drop the hammer on him and have no regrets.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 23, 2014, 07:51:32 AM: It's up to you, if you see him in person you'll know right away if you'll take him.
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Post by: Labs07 on October 23, 2014, 08:11:35 AM: Back straps would be already on the fire
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Post by: h2ofowlr on October 23, 2014, 08:24:09 AM: Shoot. Wouldn't even have to think about it.
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Post by: chucker on October 23, 2014, 10:27:35 AM: :yeah: :IBCOOL:
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Post by: wheels on October 23, 2014, 10:33:11 AM: click boom
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 23, 2014, 11:45:12 AM: Don't pass on a bull you would shoot on the last day on the first day? A dead bull elk is a good bull elk!!!!!!!! :tup:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 23, 2014, 12:25:30 PM: Naches, does that mean he's still alive...
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2014, 02:50:30 PM: Don't ask me. I'd kill his offspring, given the chance.
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Post by: CP on October 23, 2014, 03:11:42 PM: Same same?