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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: blacktailcody on November 12, 2015, 08:26:47 PM

Title: It only took me four years!
Post by: blacktailcody on November 12, 2015, 08:26:47 PM: When I first started elk hunting my uncle told me it takes 5 years to get your first roosevelt elk. Four years later I stood over my first bull...he wasn't far off.

It rained 3 inches the day I shot him. Rubber boots, a heavy rain jacket and commercial fishing rain pants kept me dry.

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The bull isn't big but he sure tastes good.

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Don't let the grass fool you. We had to pack him .8 miles for 1300 feet of elevation gain to get him to the nearest road.

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180gr. Federal Fusion out of a 30-06.
Right: High lung shot at 75 yards
Left: Finishing neck shot at 5 yards

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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 12, 2015, 08:30:22 PM: Nice bull! Congrats!
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 12, 2015, 08:36:51 PM: Solid Work! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Damnimissed on November 12, 2015, 08:50:24 PM: Nice work! There's nothing like the first time and a good grueling pack makes for good memories.
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Post by: RB on November 12, 2015, 09:05:35 PM: Nice Bull! :tup:
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Post by: Turner89 on November 12, 2015, 09:08:56 PM: Nice job :tup:
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Post by: bmccalister on November 12, 2015, 09:11:36 PM: Nice bull, way to go.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 12, 2015, 09:15:21 PM: Very nice bull. It took me 10 years to get mine and then all my co-workers wanted some to try..... :chuckle:...they didn't get any.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 12, 2015, 09:20:28 PM: Nice, looks like my first Rosie which also took about 10 years. Since then its much easier, congrats!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 12, 2015, 09:27:44 PM: Congrats!

I'm 12 years into elk hunting and have taken a few antlerless elk but never anything with antlers.
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Post by: The Fin on November 13, 2015, 07:00:33 AM: Congratulations! Nice bull
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Post by: Natures Way on November 13, 2015, 07:04:04 AM: nice bull congratulations!
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Post by: PA BEN on November 13, 2015, 07:04:08 AM: Nice work :tup:
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Post by: Widgeondeke on November 13, 2015, 07:13:28 AM: Congrats! :tup:

happen to weigh the bullets? Just curious is all. they appear to worked great
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Post by: Birdguy on November 13, 2015, 08:18:00 PM: Great first bull for sure :tup:. Nice job.
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 13, 2015, 08:44:06 PM: :tup:
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Post by: Mark251 on November 14, 2015, 08:51:02 AM: Congratulations :tup:
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Post by: RadSav on November 14, 2015, 09:15:51 AM: My pewter must be broken. I don't see pics. Will pass along congratulations anyway :tup:
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Post by: _TONY_ on November 14, 2015, 09:40:03 AM: Pics don't work for me either :dunno:

Congrats on your bull!
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Post by: MisplacedAlaskan on November 14, 2015, 10:36:55 AM: Great work!

Pics don't show for me either.
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Post by: 4fletch on November 14, 2015, 10:52:17 AM: Can't see pics either congrats. Every time you break out a package of elk meat you will think that was worth the work