Post by: Elknut1 on October 03, 2018, 11:52:08 AM
My Son & I had the Privilege & to be asked to join on an Elk Hunt for several of our Vets that gave their all for us! The stories that were shared by them each evening were heart wrenching, I honestly had no idea what these Heroes had went through, I have an even deeper respect for their service! I'd like to say Thank You to all have been in their shoes!
On our 2nd morning out we had covered nearly 4 miles before we were able to get a bull to respond, it was the first one & Jerry the shooter was so excited to hear his first Elk Bugle ever! No way could you wipe that smile off his face! I think he was hooked! (grin)
The bull bugled 350 yards to our left & slightly above us in the thick timber, we quickly moved & stayed under the bull to get position & wind. We had moved 200 yards & I bugled for his location, he instantly responded just above us hardly a 100 yards away. I positioned the shooter (Jerry) & cameraman best I could & retreated behind them 35 yards, I saw they were setup & started raking a tree, I gave 2 cow calls & the bull chuckled, I then gave him a mid volume challenge to stay back from my cow, he chuckled instantly & I cow called 2 more times to his response, he chuckled again & I upped the volume on my Challenge Bugle & that was all she wrote, the bull rushed in to 25 yards from Jerry & cameraman. (Nick- He's a Super guy) The bull hesitated on his way in looking for me & that was all Jerry needed, he had just heard, seen & arrowed his first Bull Elk, a beautiful heavy horned 6 point! Oh my God the excitement that followed will be etched in my heart & memory forever! It was truly a highlight of my life to be apart of this elk hunt! A huge Salute to Jerry & all those like him! Thank You!
Idaho OTC Public Land!
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 03, 2018, 12:02:41 PM
Thats what its all about. THANK YOU for volunteering to help a brother out.
Post by: Dysfunctional Vet on October 03, 2018, 12:07:15 PM
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Post by: Elknut1 on October 03, 2018, 05:11:36 PM
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: elkrack on October 03, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 03, 2018, 05:42:46 PM
Congrats to the hunter, love the character on that bull. :tup:
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Post by: jstone on October 03, 2018, 09:07:50 PM
Great job
Post by: Elknut1 on October 04, 2018, 05:52:13 AM
jstone, one hunter did show up out of nowhere after hearing about this & did so just to help pack out. Thanks bud for your thoughts!
ElkNut/Paul
Post by: Martinhunter on October 04, 2018, 11:50:32 AM