Post by: BIGMIKE on September 08, 2018, 12:10:29 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 08, 2018, 04:20:33 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 08, 2018, 05:07:17 PM
Post by: hunt3636223 on September 08, 2018, 09:25:04 PM
Quilomene MH cow
Post by: emac on September 08, 2018, 09:52:16 PM
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Post by: csaaphill on September 09, 2018, 12:05:35 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180909/8469f80635aafa5ecae605e7ab0fe437.jpg)nice fat cow elk grats
Quilomene MH cow
Post by: hunterofelk on September 09, 2018, 06:41:44 AM
Post by: LongBomb on September 09, 2018, 08:58:44 AM
Post by: LongBomb on September 09, 2018, 09:07:34 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on September 09, 2018, 09:17:16 AM
Here she is.
Very nice. For a whole successful process, that's about as good as it gets imo. :tup: :tup:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 09, 2018, 09:48:54 AM
Post by: BIGMIKE on September 09, 2018, 10:31:55 AM
Post by: hawks33 on September 09, 2018, 11:04:36 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 10, 2018, 05:33:55 AM
Post by: 2MANY on September 10, 2018, 09:26:47 AM
Post by: KFhunter on September 10, 2018, 09:30:20 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on September 10, 2018, 09:50:03 AM
Post by: Elkcollector82 on September 10, 2018, 09:55:28 AM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on September 10, 2018, 10:09:10 AM
Post by: LongBomb on September 10, 2018, 10:32:58 AM
Post by: elkrack on September 10, 2018, 10:33:09 AM
Post by: Tschaefer72 on September 10, 2018, 10:38:43 AM
Post by: X-Force on September 10, 2018, 10:44:31 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 10, 2018, 12:22:52 PM
Post by: Bushcraft on September 10, 2018, 12:52:42 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff374%2Ftriggerhappy12%2F20180906_150503_zpsjsansfs4.jpg&hash=7c45201bc9caf56663b49fff10525af551c0729d) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/triggerhappy12/media/20180906_150503_zpsjsansfs4.jpg.html)
Nice bull, but that's a new one on me. I wonder how long that "unique" pack job lasted.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 10, 2018, 12:55:45 PM
Congrats on an amazing bull 2MANY :tup: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Bushcraft on September 10, 2018, 01:07:27 PM
2MANY has forgotten more about horse packing than the majority of us will ever know about it so I'm betting it worked out just fine....
Congrats on an amazing bull 2MANY :tup: :IBCOOL:
It seems like it would catch and twist on every branch, brush, limb and tree on the way out, not to mention interfering with the right front leg's range of motion. Why not just put it on tines back, as usual? :dunno:
Post by: cavemann on September 10, 2018, 01:38:28 PM
Nice elk 2Manny!!! and love the pic.. Pack out pics make me miss the days we used to go in. I love the pack mule photos and memories it elicits..
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 10, 2018, 01:45:28 PM
Or maybe it's just a pic and was arranged different later, maybe camera angle.. Who cares anyway, it's a Post them here! thread to enjoy nice elk.. why comment Bushcraft:yeah: kind of what I was getting at. Brett flat knows his stuff and has been packing longer than most of us have been alive.
Nice elk 2Manny!!! and love the pic.. Pack out pics make me miss the days we used to go in. I love the pack mule photos and memories it elicits..
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 10, 2018, 01:51:55 PM
Or maybe it's just a pic and was arranged different later, maybe camera angle.. Who cares anyway, it's a Post them here! thread to enjoy nice elk.. why comment Bushcraft:yeah: kind of what I was getting at. Brett flat knows his stuff and has been packing longer than most of us have been alive.
Nice elk 2Manny!!! and love the pic.. Pack out pics make me miss the days we used to go in. I love the pack mule photos and memories it elicits..
@Karl Blanchard :dunno: I seen you and I thought it would be a kill pic but I was disappointed........been game on for 3 days now so get to killing and less posting. :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on September 10, 2018, 02:00:07 PM
:yeah: c’mon man!!!Or maybe it's just a pic and was arranged different later, maybe camera angle.. Who cares anyway, it's a Post them here! thread to enjoy nice elk.. why comment Bushcraft:yeah: kind of what I was getting at. Brett flat knows his stuff and has been packing longer than most of us have been alive.
Nice elk 2Manny!!! and love the pic.. Pack out pics make me miss the days we used to go in. I love the pack mule photos and memories it elicits..
@Karl Blanchard :dunno: I seen you and I thought it would be a kill pic but I was disappointed........been game on for 3 days now so get to killing and less posting. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 10, 2018, 02:14:41 PM
I passed a small 6 Saturday morning does that count? Little rag Sunday and then a good 6 in the dark stuff yesterday evening. Got to full draw and he stepped clear of the Christmas trees but I couldn't see my pins through my peep. I think it's time for glasses :'(:yeah: c’mon man!!!Or maybe it's just a pic and was arranged different later, maybe camera angle.. Who cares anyway, it's a Post them here! thread to enjoy nice elk.. why comment Bushcraft:yeah: kind of what I was getting at. Brett flat knows his stuff and has been packing longer than most of us have been alive.
Nice elk 2Manny!!! and love the pic.. Pack out pics make me miss the days we used to go in. I love the pack mule photos and memories it elicits..
@Karl Blanchard :dunno: I seen you and I thought it would be a kill pic but I was disappointed........been game on for 3 days now so get to killing and less posting. :chuckle:
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 10, 2018, 02:27:39 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 10, 2018, 02:30:22 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 10, 2018, 02:44:09 PM
Wish I was cool enough to draw special permits every year! :chuckle:its every other year sir. I'm on the 2 year cycle 8) and besides, it's not my fault you're too picky on what you draw :chuckle:
Less talkie, more killie! 3 days in the hunting world is like 6 so quit eating time. Dead elk...............some of us have to work during elk season sir :bash:
Post by: 2MANY on September 10, 2018, 02:55:47 PM
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"It seems like it would catch and twist on every branch, brush, limb and tree on the way out"...........
Agreed.
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 10, 2018, 03:01:11 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 10, 2018, 03:19:29 PM
Post by: X-Force on September 10, 2018, 03:26:31 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 10, 2018, 03:46:47 PM
Wish I was cool enough to draw special permits every year! :chuckle:its every other year sir. I'm on the 2 year cycle 8) and besides, it's not my fault you're too picky on what you draw :chuckle:Less talkie, more killie! 3 days in the hunting world is like 6 so quit eating time. Dead elk...............some of us have to work during elk season sir :bash:
Its elk season, theres no such thing as work.
Post by: X-Force on September 10, 2018, 03:48:38 PM
Its elk season, theres no such thing as work.
My vote for quote of the year.
Post by: Thorny on September 10, 2018, 06:18:27 PM
13 yr old sons first archery kill. Called her into 19 yards. Son put the smack down on her. She went 30 yards before tipping over. Be living on cloud 9 for awhile.
Nice work. This young man gets it done. He gets into places that make grown men tap out. I bet he didn't sleep all night either.
Post by: csaaphill on September 10, 2018, 08:43:26 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 10, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
nice ones dropping.
:yeah:
Post by: Dan-o on September 10, 2018, 09:42:38 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff374%2Ftriggerhappy12%2F20180906_150503_zpsjsansfs4.jpg&hash=7c45201bc9caf56663b49fff10525af551c0729d) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/triggerhappy12/media/20180906_150503_zpsjsansfs4.jpg.html)
Ummm, yeah........... I'd shoot that one.
What a great looking bull.
Post by: redi on September 11, 2018, 01:28:26 AM
Post by: Sandberm on September 11, 2018, 04:40:46 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 11, 2018, 05:48:23 AM
Post by: yakimanoob on September 11, 2018, 10:24:01 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on September 11, 2018, 12:10:53 PM
Post by: fishnfur on September 11, 2018, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on September 11, 2018, 09:05:37 PM
I am stuck in North Carolina working :bash: :bash: :bash: and then trying to beat the hurricane out of here on Thursday :yike: :yike: :yike: Hoping to be in the woods Sunday afternoon for the remainder of the season out on the Northwest Coast. Maybe this is the year...... :tup:
Here's to clean kill shots and heavy blood trails.
Eric
Post by: Pete112288 on September 13, 2018, 03:29:41 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on September 13, 2018, 05:39:57 AM
320's 6x6 Westside wilderness archery bull. Called into 12yrds
Post by: JakeLand on September 13, 2018, 05:46:05 AM
Post by: MADMAX on September 13, 2018, 05:47:37 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 13, 2018, 07:10:46 AM
:tup: :tup:
Post by: elkrack on September 13, 2018, 07:23:22 AM
Post by: Matth on September 13, 2018, 07:57:06 AM
Post by: full choke on September 13, 2018, 08:30:58 AM
9/10
320's 6x6 Westside wilderness archery bull. Called into 12yrds
:tup:
Congratulations! Great Bull!
Post by: Fish4Fun on September 13, 2018, 08:35:20 AM
Post by: snarkybull on September 13, 2018, 12:19:11 PM
Post by: hntrspud on September 13, 2018, 12:29:21 PM
Post by: full choke on September 13, 2018, 12:55:50 PM
Westside OTC, day 5(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180913/aaf9a4485819c30b1023c5097680c4fd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180913/ca327057ac9af9b431e5e45639b59ace.jpg)
Way to get it done! :tup:
Post by: CaNINE on September 13, 2018, 02:39:05 PM
Post by: BIGMIKE on September 14, 2018, 11:34:33 AM
9/10
320's 6x6 Westside wilderness archery bull. Called into 12yrds
yup, you killed a monster!! Congratulations.
Post by: csaaphill on September 14, 2018, 10:59:58 PM
Post by: Duckgtr on September 16, 2018, 10:14:01 AM
Post by: BOW HUNTER13 on September 16, 2018, 02:53:27 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 16, 2018, 03:34:56 PM
Post by: Casey on September 16, 2018, 03:55:07 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 16, 2018, 04:23:58 PM
@Casey you have any body shots of that big 5?
Post by: Casey on September 16, 2018, 05:08:05 PM
Nice elk everyone.👍
@Casey you have any body shots of that big 5?
This is the best body picture I have. This is my dad behind the bull. He called it in for me.
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Post by: erk444 on September 16, 2018, 06:21:44 PM
Post by: gee_unit360 on September 16, 2018, 07:48:23 PM
9/10
320's 6x6 Westside wilderness archery bull. Called into 12yrds
Atta boy! Nice bull
Post by: trophyhunt on September 16, 2018, 07:56:36 PM
Got my first elk. 10 yard shot on this mature cow.love to see first elks, congrats!!! That’s awesome
Post by: chaseace21 on September 17, 2018, 09:16:44 AM
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on September 17, 2018, 09:37:27 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2018, 09:39:07 AM
Post by: X-Force on September 17, 2018, 09:45:39 AM
Peaches ridge!!!!
Great bull! Congrats
Post by: Watimberghost on September 17, 2018, 09:54:54 AM
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on September 17, 2018, 12:11:55 PM
My dads 2018 Skokomish(636) bull. Hunted 14 days straight and finally put it all together last Friday evening. Called him into 35 yards, dad made a perfect shot!Congrats!! Had the tag last year, was the toughest elk hunt I've been on.
Post by: jlm1993 on September 17, 2018, 12:42:37 PM
Post by: 2MANY on September 17, 2018, 12:48:47 PM
Way to brave the elements.
Post by: big wood on September 17, 2018, 04:34:47 PM
Post by: jboettner on September 17, 2018, 08:21:30 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 17, 2018, 09:21:47 PM
the kids this year are kicking butt
Post by: hunt6226 on September 17, 2018, 10:04:16 PM
Post by: hoyt2002 on September 18, 2018, 01:29:48 AM
Post by: mburrows on September 18, 2018, 06:59:16 AM
Killed my First Bull on Opening Day. My Dad was able to hunt with me for the weekend and was able to be there for it all which was great.
you worked hard for that one man!
Post by: jstone on September 18, 2018, 07:39:07 AM
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 18, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
Post by: slavenoid on September 18, 2018, 08:46:31 PM
Post by: Southpole on September 18, 2018, 08:49:22 PM
Post by: csaaphill on September 18, 2018, 09:00:16 PM
Shot this guy opening morning 20 yards.yeah really long spikes on him Nice.
Post by: csaaphill on September 18, 2018, 09:17:15 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 18, 2018, 10:00:11 PM
First archery bull.tell your partner with the other tag to quit slouching and fill his tag! :chuckle: congrats on the bull!
Post by: hoyt2002 on September 18, 2018, 10:03:51 PM
First archery bull.tell your partner with the other tag to quit slouching and fill his tag! :chuckle: congrats on the bull!
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Thanks.
I'll tell him. I'm headed back in the morning to see if we can get his tag filled.
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 18, 2018, 10:08:08 PM
good luck I’ve heard you guys have been hunting your arses off.First archery bull.tell your partner with the other tag to quit slouching and fill his tag! :chuckle: congrats on the bull!
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Thanks.
I'll tell him. I'm headed back in the morning to see if we can get his tag filled.
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 18, 2018, 11:39:28 PM
Post by: redi on September 18, 2018, 11:51:30 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 19, 2018, 12:05:21 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 19, 2018, 12:20:33 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on September 19, 2018, 04:35:21 AM
What a year, missed 2 bulls, had a bull sneak up on me twice to only get away. Then tonight it all comes full circle. This bull was walking away from me till I used my Phelps reed to cow call him back. He comes to within 20 yards away I checked my bubble, put the top pin on the oxygen factory, breath and before I know it the arrow is on its way! I know I wacked him, I can see the spot on his hide! He jumps and walks to 40 yards, broadside, so I range him and just as I let it go he starts walking. The arrow hits him in his elbow, found the broad head after skinning. He went 60 yards and dropped, in my sight!! It was a tough season missing two bulls already, God is great and it all worked out! Man I love archery elk!
Dude bad ass congrats love that character!!
Post by: Watimberghost on September 19, 2018, 05:09:14 AM
Post by: coachcw on September 19, 2018, 06:28:41 AM
Post by: Cootkiller on September 19, 2018, 06:44:11 AM
Post by: baker5150 on September 19, 2018, 07:38:44 AM
Great Work everyone.
Post by: 7mmfan on September 19, 2018, 07:56:04 AM
Post by: redi on September 19, 2018, 07:58:42 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 19, 2018, 08:21:37 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2018, 08:27:49 AM
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on September 19, 2018, 08:33:47 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 19, 2018, 08:56:47 AM
Thanks guys, pretty stokedgood thing you didn't take my advice on those first two bulls because the one you took my advice on is a good one :chuckle: nice work old man :tup:
Post by: X-Force on September 19, 2018, 08:58:32 AM
Here is my WA special permit Bull. Shot on September 12th. Had a great solo hunt, can't wait another year to chase elk around.
Nice bull!
do you have any pictures of the passenger side? I like the crown.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 19, 2018, 09:17:38 AM
lol, I know to listen to young grass hopper!Thanks guys, pretty stokedgood thing you didn't take my advice on those first two bulls because the one you took my advice on is a good one :chuckle: nice work old man :tup:
Post by: full choke on September 19, 2018, 09:21:57 AM
Here is my WA special permit Bull. Shot on September 12th. Had a great solo hunt, can't wait another year to chase elk around.
Great Job! :tup:
Rock Star Bull there!
Post by: 2MANY on September 19, 2018, 09:37:27 AM
Post by: arrowflinger on September 19, 2018, 09:42:31 AM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 19, 2018, 03:17:01 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 19, 2018, 03:37:03 PM
What a year, missed 2 bulls, had a bull sneak up on me twice to only get away. Then tonight it all comes full circle. This bull was walking away from me till I used my Phelps reed to cow call him back. He comes to within 20 yards away I checked my bubble, put the top pin on the oxygen factory, breath and before I know it the arrow is on its way! I know I wacked him, I can see the spot on his hide! He jumps and walks to 40 yards, broadside, so I range him and just as I let it go he starts walking. The arrow hits him in his elbow, found the broad head after skinning. He went 60 yards and dropped, in my sight!! It was a tough season missing two bulls already, God is great and it all worked out! Man I love archery elk!great job! Love those crazy fronts! :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on September 19, 2018, 04:12:49 PM
Post by: redi on September 19, 2018, 04:33:21 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 19, 2018, 06:22:08 PM
Post by: bracer40 on September 19, 2018, 07:12:07 PM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on September 19, 2018, 08:21:47 PM
Post by: jbeaumont21 on September 20, 2018, 01:46:46 PM
Post by: npaull on September 20, 2018, 02:04:41 PM
Post by: 2MANY on September 20, 2018, 02:36:15 PM
That lake looks Cold.
Post by: CNELK on September 20, 2018, 03:08:06 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 20, 2018, 03:18:41 PM
I'm not the shooter but got permission to post some pics of this awesome West-side muzzy special permit bull.
Big rack, and a huge body, tell the hunter congrats.👍
Post by: redi on September 20, 2018, 04:02:34 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 20, 2018, 04:46:54 PM
Post by: csaaphill on September 20, 2018, 11:57:48 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on September 21, 2018, 09:24:59 AM
Post by: swisski on September 21, 2018, 10:36:03 AM
Has been an exciting season with some good action. Nice bulls on here to everybody!
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Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on September 21, 2018, 10:39:06 AM
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Post by: LongBomb on September 21, 2018, 10:59:27 AM
That lake looks Cold.
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:yeah: Nice bull congrats!
Post by: csaaphill on September 21, 2018, 05:44:07 PM
Post by: jbeaumont21 on September 22, 2018, 01:50:06 PM
Nice and a 6x5 I see? Grats.
The Norway Pass cold water lake bull was a 6x6
Post by: bolsen on September 22, 2018, 08:56:09 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 22, 2018, 08:59:55 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 22, 2018, 09:13:53 PM
Nice bull Bolden, if you dont mind what permit?
:yeah:
Post by: X-Force on September 22, 2018, 09:21:52 PM
I'm not the shooter but got permission to post some pics of this awesome West-side muzzy special permit bull.
Epic hunt right there.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on September 23, 2018, 10:12:03 AM
Here is my 2018 Washington archery permit bull
Beautiful bull! Congratulations! Stretched a tape to that hammer yet?
Post by: bolsen on September 23, 2018, 10:36:35 AM
Here is my 2018 Washington archery permit bull
Beautiful bull! Congratulations! Stretched a tape to that hammer yet?
I did, but I’m sure I was generous on a few of the measurements. Should go 360s gross, mid 340s net
Post by: bolsen on September 23, 2018, 10:45:08 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 23, 2018, 10:49:27 AM
another pic next to my uncles 365 dayton bull from a few years back
Nice bulls.👍
Poor little raghorn is dwarfed by them.🤣
Post by: elkrack on September 23, 2018, 05:24:04 PM
another pic next to my uncles 365 dayton bull from a few years back
365 euro mount! Love it :tup:
Post by: Duckhunter14 on September 23, 2018, 05:58:15 PM
Here is my 2018 Washington archery permit bull
Beautiful bull! Congratulations! Stretched a tape to that hammer yet?
I did, but I’m sure I was generous on a few of the measurements. Should go 360s gross, mid 340s net
He looked all of 350" to me! Congrats again man. Thats a beautiful bull!
Post by: Watimberghost on September 23, 2018, 06:48:08 PM
Post by: csaaphill on September 23, 2018, 07:24:22 PM
miscounted sorry Nice 6x6 thenNice and a 6x5 I see? Grats.
The Norway Pass cold water lake bull was a 6x6
yeah didn't' see the one so only thought 6x5 at first.
Post by: csaaphill on September 23, 2018, 07:26:34 PM
Here is my 2018 Washington archery permit bullStud Bull.
Post by: haugenna on September 23, 2018, 07:46:58 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on September 24, 2018, 09:53:00 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 24, 2018, 09:56:57 AM
Post by: full choke on September 24, 2018, 10:13:31 AM
Tagged out on Thursday. West side quality muzzleloader tag
Great Bull! :tup:
Way to get it done!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 24, 2018, 10:37:02 AM
Post by: X-Force on September 24, 2018, 11:11:34 AM
Tagged out on Thursday. West side quality muzzleloader tag
Beautiful bull
Post by: Highhuntin on September 24, 2018, 12:01:14 PM
Tagged out on Thursday. West side quality muzzleloader tag
Why are you long arming that bulls butt??? :chuckle: JK beautiful bull! congrats to all so far! I'm hoping to be able to add a pick of a trophy spike
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on September 24, 2018, 12:47:33 PM
Haha didn’t need to. He had a back up beeper on that booty. Gigantic body on him. Still blown away about it.Tagged out on Thursday. West side quality muzzleloader tag
Why are you long arming that bulls butt??? :chuckle: JK beautiful bull! congrats to all so far! I'm hoping to be able to add a pick of a trophy spike
Post by: jwd7777 on September 24, 2018, 05:16:10 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 24, 2018, 05:35:53 PM
Tagged out on Thursday. West side quality muzzleloader tag
Love the tops on that bull Johnny.👍
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 24, 2018, 08:16:01 PM
Post by: hunt6226 on September 24, 2018, 09:13:35 PM
Congrats to all!!!!!
Post by: Matth on September 27, 2018, 08:19:42 AM
Post by: Southpole on September 27, 2018, 08:20:45 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 27, 2018, 08:22:53 AM
Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.
Very cool. Sounds exactly like how my hunt went last year.
Post by: elkrack on September 27, 2018, 08:50:15 AM
Post by: Gus on September 27, 2018, 02:18:17 PM
Here's my first archery elk!
Solo hunt at the coast. Called him in to 30 yards, shot my 40 yard pin instead and hit him high :bash:. He ran to about 90 yards where I watched him stand around for the longest hour and fifteen minutes of my life (first picture). Him and his cows finally fed down the ridge away from me and I was able to sneak to right above him. Found him at 40 yards while peeking through the grass. Drew, stood, made absolutely sure I had the right pin and shot before he got too nervous. Hit him in the lungs but of course he ran into the thickest coast reprod/brush patch he could find. Luckily my co-workers were nearby to help out!
Post by: X-Force on September 27, 2018, 02:20:09 PM
Post by: Southpole on September 27, 2018, 02:25:18 PM
Post by: 2MANY on September 27, 2018, 02:30:18 PM
Post by: buglebuster on September 27, 2018, 02:35:04 PM
Post by: 2MANY on September 27, 2018, 02:39:25 PM
Post by: full choke on September 27, 2018, 02:41:45 PM
Congrats everyone!
Here's my first archery elk!
Solo hunt at the coast. Called him in to 30 yards, shot my 40 yard pin instead and hit him high :bash:. He ran to about 90 yards where I watched him stand around for the longest hour and fifteen minutes of my life (first picture). Him and his cows finally fed down the ridge away from me and I was able to sneak to right above him. Found him at 40 yards while peeking through the grass. Drew, stood, made absolutely sure I had the right pin and shot before he got too nervous. Hit him in the lungs but of course he ran into the thickest coast reprod/brush patch he could find. Luckily my co-workers were nearby to help out!
Nice bull! Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing the pictures! :tup:
Post by: Gus on September 27, 2018, 02:45:50 PM
I like the “sigh of relief” look on Gus’ face
That's absolutely what it is! Wasn't sure I was going to find him in that brush.
Post by: swisski on September 27, 2018, 03:38:12 PM
Hopefully that's not the "this devils club is poking through my pants" look.
You caught that eh? Haha, that old devils club got us more than a few times while we were breaking him down.
Post by: swisski on September 27, 2018, 03:39:19 PM
Hopefully that's not the "this devils club is poking through my pants" look.
You caught that eh? Haha, that old devils club got us more than a few times while we were breaking him down.
Whoops now realizing you meant Gus. Even better! Great bulls on here to everyone
Post by: buglebuster on September 27, 2018, 03:50:18 PM
Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.I have joes bull at my house for a euro mount
Post by: Southpole on September 27, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Oh nice, I’ve seen pictures of you on joe and al’s phone before and told them I’ve seen you before on hunt-wa. Small hunting world. That bull had some crazy long brow tines compared to the rest of the tines.Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.I have joes bull at my house for a euro mount
Post by: buglebuster on September 27, 2018, 04:19:39 PM
Oh nice, I’ve seen pictures of you on joe and al’s phone before and told them I’ve seen you before on hunt-wa. Small hunting world. That bull had some crazy long brow tines compared to the rest of the tines.Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.I have joes bull at my house for a euro mount
Very small world! I’ve know joe forever!
Post by: Old Man Yager on September 27, 2018, 04:28:04 PM
Congrats on your Bull. I call that look the " Did this really just happen? " look. Wish I had that look more often!!I like the “sigh of relief” look on Gus’ face
That's absolutely what it is! Wasn't sure I was going to find him in that brush.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 27, 2018, 05:11:34 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 27, 2018, 07:34:56 PM
Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.good work! Glad to see you were able to go on another rut hunt so soon. I’m thinking your hooked! :tup:
Post by: Southpole on September 27, 2018, 08:02:14 PM
Oohhh, Mr. Slayer I don’t know what’s going on but I can’t call in a predator to save my life (my real passion) but the elk I have a knack and a bit of luck with. I didn’t think I would ever get the opportunity to be involved with another rut hunt again but dang was that fun! Again, thanks to Joe, he had enough confidence in me to be on the team. The opportunities are rare and appreciative.Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.good work! Glad to see you were able to go on another rut hunt so soon. I’m thinking your hooked! :tup:
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 27, 2018, 09:56:26 PM
Post by: ljsommer on September 28, 2018, 10:08:45 AM
Congrats everyone!
Here's my first archery elk!
Solo hunt at the coast. Called him in to 30 yards, shot my 40 yard pin instead and hit him high :bash:. He ran to about 90 yards where I watched him stand around for the longest hour and fifteen minutes of my life (first picture). Him and his cows finally fed down the ridge away from me and I was able to sneak to right above him. Found him at 40 yards while peeking through the grass. Drew, stood, made absolutely sure I had the right pin and shot before he got too nervous. Hit him in the lungs but of course he ran into the thickest coast reprod/brush patch he could find. Luckily my co-workers were nearby to help out!
Fantastic write up thank you for sharing! Out of curiosity, how long had you been trying before this success?
Post by: Utah on September 28, 2018, 06:18:15 PM
13 yr old sons first archery kill. Called her into 19 yards. Son put the smack down on her. She went 30 yards before tipping over. Be living on cloud 9 for awhile.
I love this! Looks like my sons first elk! Best elk I ever sank my teeth into! Congrats to you two!
Post by: Learmedic on September 30, 2018, 03:08:06 PM
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Post by: Southpole on September 30, 2018, 03:38:58 PM
Goat Rocks Quality Rifle. Tough, steep country but well worth itI’ll bet it was rugged. Nice job!!
Post by: Gus on October 01, 2018, 08:31:10 AM
Congrats everyone!
Here's my first archery elk!
Solo hunt at the coast. Called him in to 30 yards, shot my 40 yard pin instead and hit him high :bash:. He ran to about 90 yards where I watched him stand around for the longest hour and fifteen minutes of my life (first picture). Him and his cows finally fed down the ridge away from me and I was able to sneak to right above him. Found him at 40 yards while peeking through the grass. Drew, stood, made absolutely sure I had the right pin and shot before he got too nervous. Hit him in the lungs but of course he ran into the thickest coast reprod/brush patch he could find. Luckily my co-workers were nearby to help out!
Fantastic write up thank you for sharing! Out of curiosity, how long had you been trying before this success?
My last bull was back in 2014 with a rifle. I hunted muzzle loader 2 years after that without killing anything. Started hunting archery last year.
Post by: Carbon on October 01, 2018, 10:53:44 AM
Goat Rocks Quality Rifle. Tough, steep country but well worth it
Awesome bull man, congrats!
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Post by: Bulldozer77 on October 02, 2018, 06:41:42 PM
Goat Rocks Quality Rifle. Tough, steep country but well worth itAwesome bull! What hole did you pull that one out of?
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Post by: csaaphill on October 02, 2018, 09:53:24 PM
Goat Rocks Quality Rifle. Tough, steep country but well worth it:tup:
Post by: Wingin it on October 03, 2018, 10:31:04 AM
Post by: 2MANY on October 03, 2018, 10:33:53 AM
At least you didn't have to go far to wash your hands.
Post by: CavemantheHunter on October 03, 2018, 10:56:47 AM
2018 Idaho Backcountry Wilderness bull. DIY OTC hunt that included a tough, rugged packout. I’ll post full story next week after I get this project bid.
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Post by: RUGER No.1 on October 04, 2018, 07:47:59 PM
Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.
Heard through mutual friend (relative) that you were in on a hunt over there, I just shuttered and thought sweet.....rough in places. Well done on the bull!
Post by: jackelope on October 04, 2018, 08:42:05 PM
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Post by: Southpole on October 05, 2018, 08:34:15 AM
Thanks AP, I was hoping to see something from you in the 2018 deer section :peep:Team Joe get's it done! Rimrock quality elk rifle, first day, first light and on the ground within 30 minutes. I had the honor of being the caller for Team Joe, there's nothing more special than being a part of an elk rut hunt for me, so fun! We got this guy's goat when I bugled over the top of his, that's when I knew we hooked him then reeled him right in. Never been to Rimrock before this year, what beautiful rugged country.
Heard through mutual friend (relative) that you were in on a hunt over there, I just shuttered and thought sweet.....rough in places. Well done on the bull!
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Post by: Elknut1 on October 07, 2018, 08:37:45 AM
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 07, 2018, 03:02:09 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 07, 2018, 03:33:51 PM
Nice teanaway! What’s that gray stuff on your face? :chuckle:
You ever seen a grown mans face? :o
Post by: Southpole on October 07, 2018, 03:35:29 PM
... all grown up...Nice teanaway! What’s that gray stuff on your face? :chuckle:
You ever seen a grown mans face? :o
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Post by: teanawayslayer on October 07, 2018, 08:52:27 PM
Nice teanaway! What’s that gray stuff on your face? :chuckle:i was wondering the same thing lol
Post by: Westsideelkchaser on October 07, 2018, 11:47:06 PM
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Post by: Lightning_Rider on October 08, 2018, 08:42:19 AM
Muzzy permit cow
Great pic man, glad I got to see the whole thing through the bino's!!! :IBCOOL:
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 08, 2018, 05:23:37 PM
that was probably better than the kill! Thanks for the help buddy!Muzzy permit cow
Great pic man, glad I got to see the whole thing through the bino's!!! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Kamo2112 on October 08, 2018, 06:57:18 PM
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Post by: csaaphill on October 08, 2018, 10:52:08 PM
wow yeah monster for your first archery elk. Grats to all the same. :drool:
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Post by: csaaphill on October 11, 2018, 09:32:20 PM
Muzzy bull:tup: way nice at first as pic loaded thought Halloween lol nice though.
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Post by: bkaech on October 13, 2018, 06:45:40 AM
20 yards with my bow. Recurve. Bedded in the open. Hard to hunt area of unit. My first archery elk.
I love the Dark antlers. Hard to tell from the pic, but he looks really short but has long eye guards, that's really cool, I love all the variations bulls come in.
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Post by: csaaphill on October 13, 2018, 10:46:27 PM
20 yards with my bow. Recurve. Bedded in the open. Hard to hunt area of unit. My first archery elk.Nice good eats congrats.
Post by: csaaphill on October 13, 2018, 10:47:41 PM
Here is my wife's muzzy bull from this morning. Her first eastside bull, but her 3rd bull overall and 4th elk in her 10 years of hunting elk in Washington.awesome spike grats.
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Post by: Antlershed on October 20, 2018, 08:50:39 PM
Wow a nice buck and bull :tup:Definitely a trip to remember.
Post by: Timberstalker on October 20, 2018, 09:25:28 PM
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Post by: csaaphill on October 23, 2018, 12:35:46 AM
3 bulls, 4 days. I love Elk!!!awesome that one is heavy horned too as well. :tup:
Post by: Tjv28 on October 23, 2018, 08:48:35 AM
the person who shot the bull that is bleeding in my yard needs to aim lower.
Might want to call that in...No seasons open right now. Could be from another bull?
Post by: theleo on October 23, 2018, 12:46:53 PM
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Post by: wall of wood camp on October 23, 2018, 01:39:39 PM
the person who shot the bull that is bleeding in my yard needs to aim lower.
Might want to call that in...No seasons open right now. Could be from another bull?
actually there were several seasons that opened yesterday for the any bull tags in the 300 series GMU's Saw a nice big bull in the back of a pick-up in 342 yesterday. they drove by too fast and didn't get a great look at the bull but it appeared to have done the tag justice.
Post by: trophyhunt on October 23, 2018, 02:19:09 PM
Post by: Tjv28 on October 23, 2018, 04:17:00 PM
the person who shot the bull that is bleeding in my yard needs to aim lower.
Might want to call that in...No seasons open right now. Could be from another bull?
actually there were several seasons that opened yesterday for the any bull tags in the 300 series GMU's Saw a nice big bull in the back of a pick-up in 342 yesterday. they drove by too fast and didn't get a great look at the bull but it appeared to have done the tag justice.
North bend is unit 460. Muzzleloader closed on the 12th
Post by: Old Man Yager on October 23, 2018, 04:20:58 PM
Wyoming bullCograts Jerry!!
Post by: redi on October 23, 2018, 04:49:57 PM
Post by: Whitenuckles on October 23, 2018, 06:27:23 PM
Ya he was heavy. Just ask my shoulders. Tried not to long arm the bulls like everyone else. I'm 260lbs, my bull is a true 350+. So thankful I was able to connect with him! God is good!3 bulls, 4 days. I love Elk!!!awesome that one is heavy horned too as well. :tup:
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 26, 2018, 07:32:47 PM
2 tag holders that I gave info to did get bulls this week but haven't heard from the rest.
Post by: Duckhunter14 on October 26, 2018, 09:49:33 PM
No east side rifle bulls posted yet. :o
2 tag holders that I gave info to did get bulls this week but haven't heard from the rest.
I know of one quality tag filled. Pretty good bull.
Post by: babarbaird on October 26, 2018, 10:21:45 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 26, 2018, 11:11:57 PM
long arm like everyone else, lol, whatever. You killed a great bull, no need to be a d about it. And I agree, God is great!Ya he was heavy. Just ask my shoulders. Tried not to long arm the bulls like everyone else. I'm 260lbs, my bull is a true 350+. So thankful I was able to connect with him! God is good!3 bulls, 4 days. I love Elk!!!awesome that one is heavy horned too as well. :tup:
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 27, 2018, 02:08:07 AM
long arm like everyone else, lol, whatever. You killed a great bull, no need to be a d about it. And I agree, God is great!Ya he was heavy. Just ask my shoulders. Tried not to long arm the bulls like everyone else. I'm 260lbs, my bull is a true 350+. So thankful I was able to connect with him! God is good!3 bulls, 4 days. I love Elk!!!awesome that one is heavy horned too as well. :tup:
😂 I was waiting for someone to check him :tup:
Post by: Whitenuckles on October 27, 2018, 09:54:55 AM
Ya, I think that came off wrong. I wanted everyone to see his true size. I see too many people dogging on the long arm thing. I shouldn't let it get to my head. I'm super happy with the bull! Now I just need to get one of these impossible blacktail...long arm like everyone else, lol, whatever. You killed a great bull, no need to be a d about it. And I agree, God is great!Ya he was heavy. Just ask my shoulders. Tried not to long arm the bulls like everyone else. I'm 260lbs, my bull is a true 350+. So thankful I was able to connect with him! God is good!3 bulls, 4 days. I love Elk!!!awesome that one is heavy horned too as well. :tup:
😂 I was waiting for someone to check him :tup:
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 29, 2018, 01:44:01 PM
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Post by: WAElkhunter89 on October 29, 2018, 02:17:33 PM
One down, one to go.
Nice spike! They do exist. Been hunting the east side, unit 340, and haven’t seen any animals at all, no deer or elk. It’s very quiet.
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 29, 2018, 03:24:58 PM
Where in 340?One down, one to go.
Nice spike! They do exist. Been hunting the east side, unit 340, and haven’t seen any animals at all, no deer or elk. It’s very quiet.
Post by: GameHunter1959 on October 29, 2018, 05:27:53 PM
Talked to a few fellow hunters who reported the same.
Post by: Kenaiwild on October 29, 2018, 05:31:06 PM
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Post by: Tjv28 on October 29, 2018, 10:35:48 PM
Got a pic of a nice Wenaha bull, don't know if he's a member but hopefully it'll show up. Has a nice kicker on it's right side. Do I wait to post another guy's bull? He might not be on here... :dunno:
Definitely don’t post it if you don’t have permission.
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on October 30, 2018, 06:27:02 AM
Where in 340?One down, one to go.
Nice spike! They do exist. Been hunting the east side, unit 340, and haven’t seen any animals at all, no deer or elk. It’s very quiet.
Off Manastash Road, we have our spot we’ve been going to for the past years. Haven’t seen it like this in a long time. Trying out near the Observatory today.
Post by: Whitenuckles on November 01, 2018, 08:25:53 PM
Montana BullNice bull! Great fronts!
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Oh well, there's always Netflix.
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Post by: teanawayslayer on November 03, 2018, 07:15:39 PM
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Post by: Humptulips on November 04, 2018, 07:59:22 PM
First day I saw nothing but 5 red hot cougar scratching's. Hiked a long ways and my knees did not feel top drawer this morning so I ended up getting a little late start. It was just breaking daylight as I pulled out of the driveway. About a quarter mile down the road there is a small field, 5 acres or so and I saw a pickup slow down and stop there. As I drive by I see a herd of elk in the field and what looks like a legal bull. I park a quarter mile down the road on a FS road.
The field is posted and the owner lives behind on another 10 acres, posted also but across his driveway there is a wedge of FS land. The pickup that had stopped left and I walk back. The elk went in the wedge of FS. All this country is a jungle but I head out and pick up their tracks on the FS land.
I track them through the FS land to private timberland ( different ownership, not posted) I follow the elk in a semi circle right back to the posted property. So what to do? I decide to circle the posted land and see if the elk leave it. On the other side of the property I cut their tracks again and the chase is on. Flat country and a bit swampy I am over my shoe tops in water. Can't see much so I am hoping they go back through to FS land. Still brushy there but better then what I am in.
I finally break out into the FS land. Been on their tracks maybe three hours. Track them out into some thinning and make a lose. Takes me a while but figure it out and they go back out of the thinning.
An unusual thing happens. The elk break out onto an old road and I make another loose. I walk back to where they came out on the road to start over and there is a Canada goose walking down the road. Picking around in the leaves. This is not open. Trees are probably 60 feet high. I stood there and watched this goose as it fed towards me. Finally it is about 5 feet from me and decide I got to get back to the elk. I talk to the goose and it looks up startled and it starts walking the other way. Never did try to fly.
Anyway back to the elk. I track them through to a small patch of timber. Best visibility I have come to and all of a sudden there is a cow looking at me. I have a good rest but a small window to shoot down. Finally the elk take off and I see 7, no horns.
I'm sure there is a bull because at one point during the day he had horned a tree along the way. I pick up the tracks and actually don't go far and there is a cow lying down but looking at me. Back in the brush and about the only place I can see is this corridor where the cow is. Eventually she gets up and I see some more to the side through a veneer of brush. Then horns but no shot, too much brush to shoot through. Finally they start to go and they are crossing the corridor. No chance for a rest but I aim at the spot they are crossing and when the bull crosses I pull the trigger. Down he goes. I reload and the damn thing gets up and takes off. No chance for a second shot because of the brush. Choice words were spoken at this point! I run up and get on the tracks and follow them out maybe 600, 700 feet. I was hoping maybe he peeled off sick but see nothing.
So then I think well I am not catching them soon and I keep thinking about the bull maybe dropping out of the herd so I decide to walk back to where he went down and see what I can see. I get back there and look, no blood or hair. I then look off maybe 200 feet down another little corridor and there he is. Broadside but his body is behind trees and actually his head has a sapling right in front of it too. I aim at his neck and boom. He goes right over on his back. Still trying to get up I give him a finishing shot, actually two because I guess I missed the first with all the head flopping around. It is 11:30 and I get back to the pickup by 1:30. Was able to get back and hang and skin him. Tomorrow the work begins.
Looks like the first shot was high in the shoulder. Right below his spine and above his lungs. Terrible shot but luck was with me today. Not much to look at but I am happy!
Post by: X-Force on November 04, 2018, 08:10:09 PM
Thanks. Have fun packing him out
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Idaho bull 2018
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Idaho bull 2018
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Nice bull Mike. Dig the snow
Post by: jstone on November 08, 2018, 11:17:35 AM
Post by: csaaphill on November 08, 2018, 08:37:09 PM
couple of nice bulls way to go.
Post by: dupedc on November 10, 2018, 07:31:01 AM
This year’s hunt was special, in that my father in law was in the hospital just weeks before the season with congestive heart failure. None of us would have believed that the fight inside of this old infantryman would have allowed him back in the elk woods! But it did!
With the help of a friend, he was able to harvest this beautiful elk with his Eastside disabled cow permit.
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Post by: Backstrap on November 10, 2018, 07:01:19 PM
Got mine opening morning. Walking an old cat road through an alder patch.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/0e3ef70cdee3d5becc74341c4c55b0ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/4ea48c682ed795a51c01680c678f5ba7.jpg)
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I’ve been waiting for that bottom pic. I love seeing your success. You and your crew really got it down!
Post by: asmith on November 10, 2018, 07:48:27 PM
The Beatles are eating away! Will get another picture when it's done.
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Post by: crdmax on November 11, 2018, 09:47:41 AM
Lewis River Bull
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Post by: redi on November 11, 2018, 09:50:31 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on November 11, 2018, 10:39:50 AM
Wow! What a morning! I just read through all of the posts and enjoyed the pictures shared by so many! Congratulations to ALL of you for your success.I love this! Having a dad who is also a disabled hunter, I know how difficult success can be with those tags. Very happy for you guys, congrats!!!
This year’s hunt was special, in that my father in law was in the hospital just weeks before the season with congestive heart failure. None of us would have believed that the fight inside of this old infantryman would have allowed him back in the elk woods! But it did!
With the help of a friend, he was able to harvest this beautiful elk with his Eastside disabled cow permit.
Way to go Gary! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181110/1f8609349cb95edab312a920584b7465.jpg)
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Post by: SniperDanWA on November 11, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/056a25e9f5b7990a670fe00450c6dfea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181111/b2d08fd9b25682a1d3a0aaf2d48be6c4.jpg)
Lewis River Bull
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Never thought to tape the horns. Nice bull!
Post by: Lumpy Taters on November 12, 2018, 04:31:25 PM
Post by: grundy53 on November 12, 2018, 04:36:33 PM
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Post by: Hot Lunch on November 12, 2018, 08:37:52 PM
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Post by: X-Force on November 12, 2018, 09:00:31 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 13, 2018, 07:59:35 AM
Cool colors. Beautiful bull
Agreed. Those antlers have super neat color variations
Post by: xelkhunterx on November 13, 2018, 09:07:20 AM
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Post by: elkrack on November 13, 2018, 09:09:27 AM
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Post by: dupedc on November 14, 2018, 10:07:25 PM
Went out Saturday with my brother on his birthday. Bam! He dropped a good first elk! Half hour before dark 520 unitWay to go James! Awesome to see Joey bag a great bull!
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Post by: rsarkks on November 15, 2018, 01:29:10 PM
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Post by: 2MANY on November 15, 2018, 03:14:36 PM
Post by: elkrack on November 15, 2018, 05:50:01 PM
Post by: Lucky1 on November 15, 2018, 06:06:21 PM
Lewis River 3 pointNice job cuz.
Post by: hunterofelk on November 17, 2018, 06:08:35 PM
Post by: Craig on November 18, 2018, 01:14:24 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv411%2Ftruck1%2F2018elk2_zpsv3xetboa.jpg&hash=49dce5234cfe4dad434f78455e42a8c5327ac11c) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/truck1/media/2018elk2_zpsv3xetboa.jpg.html)
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Post by: elkrack on November 18, 2018, 01:21:34 PM
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 21, 2018, 12:42:17 PM
Post by: BIGMIKE on November 27, 2018, 03:05:00 PM
Mine.
Awesome. Another well deserved trophy!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 27, 2018, 03:17:47 PM
Tag filled!nice job Anthony, congrats buddy!
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 27, 2018, 03:23:07 PM
Tag filled!nice job Anthony, congrats buddy!
Thanks Jerry! I love hunting out of state 😂
Post by: Whitenuckles on December 14, 2018, 03:47:14 PM
Post by: Griiz on December 16, 2018, 09:51:41 PM
Post by: Furee65 on December 16, 2018, 10:37:22 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 17, 2018, 06:29:51 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 17, 2018, 06:39:00 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 17, 2018, 07:03:08 AM
Do any of you save the ivories ?I have a small pile, hope to do something with them some day. My biggest bull had the most beautiful ones out of all of them.
Post by: Furee65 on December 17, 2018, 07:14:32 AM
Post by: Bone Chaser on December 17, 2018, 10:59:26 AM
Last day, last hour muzzy bull.Is that by any chance a special permit Yale bull?
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Post by: hunterofelk on December 19, 2018, 09:10:58 AM
Post by: Furee65 on December 19, 2018, 11:14:41 AM
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Post by: spudder1982 on January 05, 2019, 08:52:10 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 05, 2019, 08:54:18 PM
Post by: spudder1982 on January 06, 2019, 06:23:13 AM
Very nice what special permit did you haveHad quality bull elk, archery in unit outside Ellensburg. Had a group of 5 and we managed to score two.
Post by: elkrack on January 15, 2019, 08:06:36 PM
Nice late season cow! Good eaters right there
Post by: bowhntr on June 17, 2019, 09:20:20 PM
Post by: Crunchy on June 17, 2019, 09:52:48 PM
Congrats! I think I recognize that fence, lol.
I think I help put it up lol. If it is where I think it is
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 01, 2019, 06:31:32 AM
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