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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: luvmystang67 on October 31, 2016, 03:42:16 PM

Title: 2016 Idaho Elk (WOOT!)
Post by: luvmystang67 on October 31, 2016, 03:42:16 PM: Well, after an aggravating archery season, in the jagged hills of northern Idaho, I found myself staring at a real living bull elk during the rifle season. I haven't seen many bulls over there, despite sign that they're around. Most of the problem is they can hide just about everywhere and there's always some brush in your way.

Solo hunt, although I had some late help on part of the pack out (which was great), otherwise all alone.

35 Yard shot with a .375 H&H... To say that I'm thrilled is an understatement. My last bull was with my dad (I say that I shot it, but it was a group effort) and was probably almost 10 years ago now.

Note: when you're all alone, even taking pictures is difficult...

Also, I've seen enough trail cam giants to know that this isn't one, but I'm proud as heck to have even found a bull to shoot at!

330 lbs back to the house with bone in quarters and hooves. Packaging started in my new Vacmaster VP215 chamber sealer, which is a dream machine.
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 31, 2016, 03:45:12 PM: Awesome. Plain and simple. :tup:
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 31, 2016, 03:46:06 PM: Way to get it done man, congrats. :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 31, 2016, 03:47:27 PM: Congrats
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Post by: lamrith on October 31, 2016, 06:15:40 PM: That is a great bull, CONGRATS!!
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 31, 2016, 07:26:43 PM: Awesome :tup:
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Post by: Dan-o on October 31, 2016, 07:58:40 PM: Very cool. Thanks for sharing the story.
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on October 31, 2016, 08:08:06 PM: Definitely worth a "woot"! Nicely done and congrats.
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Post by: dscubame on October 31, 2016, 08:44:54 PM: I love seeing north Idaho bulls!! Good job.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on November 01, 2016, 07:21:05 AM: Nicely done :tup:
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Post by: buddy01 on November 01, 2016, 07:57:51 AM: I'am going to your house. elk steak and expresso, good job :tup:
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Post by: dvolmer on November 01, 2016, 01:22:36 PM: Great job!!!!!!
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Post by: Muleyslyr on November 01, 2016, 06:18:09 PM: Nice work! Good eats right there..
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Post by: dupedc on November 01, 2016, 09:07:11 PM: So cool!

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Post by: KM1986 on November 01, 2016, 09:23:47 PM: Congrats! I cant wait to elk hunt Idaho.
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on November 03, 2016, 07:54:32 AM: Nice job. Good clean meat. :tup:
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Post by: elkboy on November 03, 2016, 08:20:25 AM: Nice work! The smile says it all.
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Post by: Widgeondeke on November 03, 2016, 08:32:03 AM: CONGRATS ON GETTING IT DONE :tup:

Nice tops and some good eats for the year
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Post by: whuppinstick on November 03, 2016, 03:29:41 PM: You look so happy! I love it! Congratulations!
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on November 04, 2016, 07:19:54 AM: :yeah: congrats on a great bull!
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Post by: kellama2001 on November 04, 2016, 08:47:58 AM: So cool! Way to get it done solo! :tup: :tup: Now get to eatin!
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 04, 2016, 08:54:02 AM: <Jealous! Way to go, man. Nice bull.
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Post by: gunnarnewt on November 04, 2016, 09:08:14 AM: :tup:
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Post by: scrapperdude on November 09, 2016, 09:15:21 AM: Great job and way to take care of your meat, my wife won't let me use the kitchen counter though.
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Post by: HuntinCrazy on December 03, 2016, 03:42:40 PM: Awesome trip for sure, Congrats
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Post by: Jonathan_S on December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM: I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat :chuckle:

Nice bull :tup:
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Post by: luvmystang67 on December 05, 2016, 05:42:24 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM
I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat :chuckle:

Nice bull :tup:

Haha, thats a little of WA state hunting coming out in me. Get a bull down and put on an orange cap so I don't get shot by someone else. Turns out we didn't see anyone on the way out and the hat wasn't needed. Ahhh... the greatness of Idaho.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 05, 2016, 09:08:35 PM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 05, 2016, 05:42:24 PM
Quote from: Jonathan_S on December 03, 2016, 04:12:47 PM
I see you picked up on the secret to hunting Idaho. Wearing an orange hat :chuckle:

Nice bull :tup:

Haha, thats a little of WA state hunting coming out in me. Get a bull down and put on an orange cap so I don't get shot by someone else. Turns out we didn't see anyone on the way out and the hat wasn't needed. Ahhh... the greatness of Idaho.
It seems like everyone I see hunting in Idaho is wearing full camo and and orange hat.
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Post by: bracer40 on December 05, 2016, 09:11:35 PM: Congrats. Love the solo pics.
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Post by: PastorJoel on December 05, 2016, 09:51:54 PM: That elk had a pretty significant leak!

Good work! Congrats :tup:
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 24, 2016, 07:01:33 AM: Good work!!!! :tup:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM: How did I miss this thread.
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Post by: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
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Post by: Rainier10 on December 29, 2016, 08:28:19 AM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
:yeah:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on December 29, 2016, 08:30:24 AM: Not sure how I missed this before. Congratulations on a really nice animal. That's awesome!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:32:32 PM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 08:20:45 AM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 26, 2016, 04:35:43 PM
How did I miss this thread.

Probably couldn't see through the veil of jealousy surrounding you...
first elk kill since I've known you yeah I'm super jealous.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM: I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.
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Post by: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 12:45:45 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM
I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.

How many cows = 1 bull... cowboy?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:48:46 PM: I've killed 4 spikes and a 4pt since 03.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:51:53 PM: 6 years in a row and still counting for me.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:53:47 PM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on December 29, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
Quote from: D-Rock425 on December 29, 2016, 12:38:21 PM
I'll see if I can pull off an idaho bull next year with my bow.

How many cows = 1 bull... cowboy?
to answer the question one cow with a bow = 1 bull with a gun.