Post by: Rainier10 on September 01, 2022, 11:07:32 AM
Post by: Gonehuntin01 on September 06, 2022, 02:28:18 PM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 10, 2022, 06:16:14 PM
Post by: Meattoeat on September 10, 2022, 06:26:43 PM
Seriously nothing yet? I live in the fire world so I am having to live vicariously through this thread for a couple days. Lets see some bulls!!!
It was tough out there today, west side is hot and covered in smoke. Add that with a full moon, and having timber lands closed, and before mentioned fires. The pressure was insane. At 4am when we showed up to our spot, which only had 3 trucks total last year including mine, already had 6 trucks. And when we came out at 12 or 1ish there were 3 other trucks and people
On e bikes riding behind the gate.
At least where we were at it was a dang s show of people
Bugling and I’m the elk all pushed back into timber land. Hopefully we see some success later in the evening
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on September 10, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Seriously nothing yet? I live in the fire world so I am having to live vicariously through this thread for a couple days. Lets see some bulls!!!I got a bull down this morning. Roosie. 10 cars at the gate and I intercepted an escape route. 30 yards. Legal 3 point haha. I’ll post pics as soon as I get to my laptop… can’t do it from my phone for some reason.
Post by: Stevewazfishing on September 11, 2022, 11:33:08 AM
Post by: cem3434 on September 11, 2022, 11:35:50 AM
Post by: elkrack on September 11, 2022, 12:05:25 PM
Post by: kingpin on September 11, 2022, 02:38:16 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on September 11, 2022, 02:40:13 PM
Post by: wheels1 on September 11, 2022, 04:47:01 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on September 11, 2022, 05:49:56 PM
Alright! My first time posting the first pic of the thread! Smoked this cow yesterday at 50 yds. Made a perfect shot. She ran 20 yds and fell over. :IBCOOL:
Oh yeah! :tup:
Post by: MADMAX on September 11, 2022, 06:28:00 PM
Post by: ThurstonCokid on September 11, 2022, 09:42:37 PM
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Chased a bull all day and lost him when the herd fed into this cut. Never hunted archery before so figured I’d better take a cow feeding at 60. She only went about 15 yards before tipping over.
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Post by: hard hunter on September 11, 2022, 10:16:27 PM
Post by: cem3434 on September 11, 2022, 10:30:37 PM
Post by: jstrickc on September 12, 2022, 07:16:53 AM
Good luck everybody!
Post by: raydog on September 12, 2022, 07:23:03 AM
I got a nice doe at 35 yards 1 hour into deer season. Then, got this cow at 20 yards, an hour into elk season. I feel truly blessed to have a freezer full of meat. I used a meat pack and game bags I bought off of forum members. :) It made packing out that elk by myself a much easier ordeal! But, hunting is already over for the year... too soon, haha. I'll try mushroom hunting this year, so something to look forward to this fall.Nice work filling the freezer. Don't forget about bear and cat tags if you got em! You're on a roll, get some predators!
Good luck everybody!
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on September 12, 2022, 10:05:41 AM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on September 12, 2022, 10:06:41 AM
Post by: pd on September 12, 2022, 10:14:29 AM
First animal... west of i5 roosie... opening day. Set up/wind/calling was perfect, shot was terrible (got lucky hind quarter artery.. super fortunate), excellent meat care especially with the heat. Adrenaline is still pumping man... proud of myself but still so much to learn and work on. Got it all on camera too! Video is going to be so fun. @Hunt_phd on youtube and instagram
BMW hunter! Wonderful!!
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on September 12, 2022, 10:15:29 AM
Crazy gas mileage but I need a differnt car lolFirst animal... west of i5 roosie... opening day. Set up/wind/calling was perfect, shot was terrible (got lucky hind quarter artery.. super fortunate), excellent meat care especially with the heat. Adrenaline is still pumping man... proud of myself but still so much to learn and work on. Got it all on camera too! Video is going to be so fun. @Hunt_phd on youtube and instagram
BMW hunter! Wonderful!!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 12, 2022, 12:08:33 PM
Post by: JWBINX on September 12, 2022, 12:13:42 PM
Congrats on a dandy bull. Good job on saving the caul fat.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on September 12, 2022, 12:23:21 PM
Congrats on your first animal, it's always the best one!! also, are you planning on eating that stomach liner stuff???? :puke:It’s caul fat. I never have, but a lot of people do.
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Post by: Maybach Outdoors on September 12, 2022, 12:27:02 PM
Congrats on your first animal, it's always the best one!! also, are you planning on eating that stomach liner stuff???? :puke:Appreciate it! Wrap it up around a tenderloin… gonna be crazy good.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 12, 2022, 12:33:44 PM
Post by: dmoua on September 13, 2022, 09:02:41 AM
Post by: ThurstonCokid on September 13, 2022, 09:03:25 AM
First archery bull. 6x6 IdahoThat’s a stud! Congrats
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Post by: jstone on September 13, 2022, 09:06:27 AM
Post by: redi on September 13, 2022, 09:16:59 AM
Post by: buglebuster on September 13, 2022, 08:29:42 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 13, 2022, 08:38:42 PM
First archery bull. 6x6 Idahoawesome bull!!!!
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 13, 2022, 08:49:59 PM
First archery bull. 6x6 Idaho
Awesome man. :tup:
Did ya get it on film...
Post by: dvolmer on September 13, 2022, 09:07:54 PM
Post by: dmoua on September 14, 2022, 10:10:37 AM
That’s a stud! Congrats
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Thank you.
Great Bull… now you’re spoiled
Thanks, I wouldn't say spoiled. I've seen bigger in the area.
awesome bull!!!!
Thank you.
Awesome man. :tup:
Did ya get it on film...
Thanks and yes we did.
Post by: Sandberm on September 14, 2022, 10:23:43 AM
Pretty sure I've seen that boyish grin of his about this time of year, every year, since I signed up here. :tup:
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 14, 2022, 10:43:37 AM
Post by: Griiz on September 14, 2022, 11:08:50 AM
Great elk everyone! Was finally able to get loose and get an addition to the thread!
Awesome bull and picture. Love the dark antlers.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on September 14, 2022, 11:09:39 AM
Great elk everyone! Was finally able to get loose and get an addition to the thread!I want to see more pics of this one! Nice bull.
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Post by: cooltimber on September 14, 2022, 11:57:21 AM
Post by: duckmen1 on September 14, 2022, 12:17:03 PM
Great elk everyone! Was finally able to get loose and get an addition to the thread!
Super cool pic
Post by: Bronson on September 14, 2022, 01:24:28 PM
Great elk everyone! Was finally able to get loose and get an addition to the thread!
Awesome bull, congrats!
Post by: mburrows on September 14, 2022, 04:34:58 PM
Post by: redi on September 14, 2022, 04:43:46 PM
Post by: HunterofWA on September 14, 2022, 04:57:09 PM
Great elk everyone! Was finally able to get loose and get an addition to the thread!
Beautiful bull!
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 15, 2022, 06:28:27 PM
First archery bull. 6x6 Idahogreat bull! Are you doing a video on this one?
Post by: dmoua on September 15, 2022, 08:19:29 PM
:sry:First archery bull. 6x6 Idahogreat bull! Are you doing a video on this one?
Thank you, going live tomorrow.
Post by: Harbor_hunter on September 15, 2022, 08:45:11 PM
Post by: HillHound on September 15, 2022, 09:12:49 PM
Awesome. Always look forward to your videos:sry:First archery bull. 6x6 Idahogreat bull! Are you doing a video on this one?
Thank you, going live tomorrow.
Post by: tommygoodtimes on September 15, 2022, 10:02:50 PM
Wish I could say that I spot and stalked him and then drew him into my shooting lane with elk calls. For me, my successes have always been completely unplanned and unexpected.
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Post by: cem3434 on September 15, 2022, 10:06:13 PM
Post by: tommygoodtimes on September 15, 2022, 11:05:10 PM
Congrats, nothing wrong with an short pack out. :tup:Thanks. My dumb luck certainly worked to my advantage this time.
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Post by: NorseNW on September 16, 2022, 04:56:28 AM
Post by: dmoua on September 16, 2022, 09:13:37 AM
Post by: DOsborn on September 16, 2022, 05:21:31 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 16, 2022, 06:17:28 PM
Congratulations Dmoua, awesome hunt, thanks for sharing.:yeah: congrats !!!
Post by: cem3434 on September 16, 2022, 07:02:44 PM
Post by: NWBREW on September 16, 2022, 07:38:09 PM
Post by: Twispriver on September 16, 2022, 07:39:49 PM
Post by: NWBREW on September 16, 2022, 07:42:37 PM
Post by: jrebel on September 16, 2022, 07:42:55 PM
Post by: NWBREW on September 16, 2022, 07:44:45 PM
On the second bull that is
Post by: Jpmiller on September 16, 2022, 07:45:13 PM
Nice bull....looks to have huge fronts!! :tup:
I'd love to see another angle on that one. Looks like they go for days! Great elk both of you.
Post by: cem3434 on September 16, 2022, 07:46:10 PM
Post by: jstone on September 16, 2022, 09:16:06 PM
Post by: jstone on September 16, 2022, 09:16:57 PM
Post by: FordGuy on September 19, 2022, 08:06:59 AM
Post by: Remdawg on September 19, 2022, 10:01:16 AM
Post by: jstone on September 19, 2022, 02:31:55 PM
Hard to hunt animal
Post by: Cylvertip on September 20, 2022, 12:03:38 AM
The Swede musta thought he was after reindeer.. :chuckle:
Post by: tgomez on September 20, 2022, 07:14:13 PM
First archery bull. 6x6 Idaho
Super stoked for you Daniel, that's a stud bull.
Post by: bigbore40 on September 20, 2022, 09:02:05 PM
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Post by: swanderek on September 20, 2022, 09:57:54 PM
Post by: highside74 on September 20, 2022, 10:13:39 PM
Was able to make it happen on this wet side heard bull . 15 yard shot and the bull made it about 20 yards before tipping over
Stud for sure. Nice work man
Post by: Dan-o on September 20, 2022, 10:38:31 PM
Was able to make it happen on this wet side heard bull . 15 yard shot and the bull made it about 20 yards before tipping over
Stud for sure. Nice work man
:yeah:
What a beautiful bull.
CONGRATS!!
Post by: JakeLand on September 20, 2022, 11:48:45 PM
Post by: TVHunts on September 21, 2022, 03:33:13 AM
Post by: Brandon.Hunter on September 21, 2022, 09:32:22 AM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 21, 2022, 06:01:04 PM
Post by: Threewolves on September 21, 2022, 06:02:10 PM
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Post by: jasnt on September 21, 2022, 06:55:44 PM
Beautiful bulls
Post by: OutHouse on September 22, 2022, 02:43:01 PM
Post by: Mfowl on September 22, 2022, 03:40:15 PM
No dice for me on the early hunt but chalk one up for team cougar 2022! Takin steaks off my plate. >:(
Post by: MeepDog on September 22, 2022, 03:47:10 PM
Congrats all! Great job!Perfect opportunity to kill a cat. Watch the kill and it will come back soon.
No dice for me on the early hunt but chalk one up for team cougar 2022! Takin steaks off my plate. >:(
Post by: Mfowl on September 22, 2022, 03:49:37 PM
Congrats all! Great job!Perfect opportunity to kill a cat. Watch the kill and it will come back soon.
No dice for me on the early hunt but chalk one up for team cougar 2022! Takin steaks off my plate. >:(
Tried, didn't happen, nocturnal.
Post by: MLBowhunting on September 23, 2022, 01:07:40 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 23, 2022, 01:13:07 PM
Post by: highside74 on September 23, 2022, 01:55:53 PM
35 yard shot 40 yard recovery
Daaaaamn, stud bull for sure! That's how you get it done bro.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 23, 2022, 03:01:24 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 23, 2022, 05:10:36 PM
35 yard shot 40 yard recovery
Daaaaamn, stud bull for sure! That's how you get it done bro.
Nice job bud
Great bull
Post by: tvandy45 on September 25, 2022, 11:51:20 AM
Moral of the story, never give up! It can all change in a second
(Phone died after the spike photo so no pics of the big bull in the field :bash:)
Post by: tvandy45 on September 25, 2022, 11:52:50 AM
Post by: NWBREW on September 25, 2022, 11:58:28 AM
Post by: highside74 on September 25, 2022, 12:25:27 PM
Post by: jstone on September 25, 2022, 01:37:57 PM
Post by: jasnt on September 25, 2022, 01:53:56 PM
Post by: tvandy45 on September 25, 2022, 04:15:26 PM
Congrats on a double. Makes for some heavy trips
yeah and both bulls were fully exposed to the sun and it was supposed to be 85 degrees that day. We worked as fast as we could and thank God my calls for backup came through from a few buddies otherwise some of the meat probably would of spoiled by the time we got it all out
Post by: zwickeyman on September 25, 2022, 04:36:22 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 25, 2022, 04:52:46 PM
35 yard shot 40 yard recovery
Great bull, congrats!
Post by: Bigshooter on September 28, 2022, 09:01:37 PM
35 yard shot 40 yard recoveryGreat bull.
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 29, 2022, 06:51:49 AM
Shot at my first non mature bull in my life. Slam dunk 8 yard shotwon’t have to worry about cubing those steaks :chuckle:
Post by: Matth on September 29, 2022, 02:55:29 PM
Post by: zwickeyman on September 29, 2022, 03:04:05 PM
Shot at my first non mature bull in my life. Slam dunk 8 yard shotwon’t have to worry about cubing those steaks :chuckle:
Fewer 5 mile trips to the truck too!!
Post by: The100Road on September 29, 2022, 08:17:22 PM
Chad does a quick cow call to stop him. I put my open sights right behind the shoulder and pull the trigger. With the smoke it’s hard to see, but immediately felt like it was a good hit. We walk up to where the elk was and find pink frothy blood. It was a double lung hit. We start tracking blood for about 70 yards to the edge of a VERY steep and deep canyon. We are terrified that he went down to the bottom. We look down the trail that runs along the top of a cliff and I spot him. There he laid. He didn’t go down the canyon.
My brother and I celebrate. I feel like my dad was with me at that point. I feel it come over me. I could feel him there with us. Chad and I spent the next 6 hours packing him back to the truck.
He wasn’t the ”mounter” I was after on day one of the hunt, but I feel like I put in a ton of hard work on this hunt and am very happy with how it turned out. It’s exactly how my dad would have written it up.
I had some amazing people help me more than they know. This was a hard hunt for me, but with their encouragement and willingness to share knowledge, I always had hope.
Thank you to Chad, Jason, Brady, Jerry Cella Ross Sharp Tom Johnson Scott Frick
Post by: Dan-o on September 29, 2022, 10:56:11 PM
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Post by: jasnt on September 30, 2022, 05:50:04 AM
I was lucky enough to harvest my first elk here in NE Wa. He came in silent on the fourth day of my solo hunt. I was able to send my buddy a message and he came out for the pack out.Congrats on great hunt and a pack out with a great friend. Ne elk are not easy to come by
Post by: borntoslay on September 30, 2022, 07:09:54 AM
More picsNice work, is that Samong? Looks just like him. Watch his videos on the tube sometimes. Good stuff
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Post by: bow boy on September 30, 2022, 05:32:39 PM
More picsNice work, is that Samong? Looks just like him. Watch his videos on the tube sometimes. Good stuff
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Yes, that is Samong
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 30, 2022, 05:54:46 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on September 30, 2022, 11:11:56 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on October 01, 2022, 06:38:44 PM
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Post by: Gutpile on October 02, 2022, 05:31:22 AM
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Post by: Limhangerslayer on October 02, 2022, 10:35:14 PM
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Post by: hunter399 on October 03, 2022, 10:50:58 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 03, 2022, 12:10:57 PM
Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2022, 12:21:11 PM
Good story Stan, way to get it done!!
Thank you!
Post by: JakeLand on October 04, 2022, 07:35:50 PM
Post by: highside74 on October 04, 2022, 07:44:47 PM
Got a bear yesterday and a small coastal bull today with the knight ultra lite
That's an awesome 2 days.
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 04, 2022, 08:04:59 PM
Got a bear yesterday and a small coastal bull today with the knight ultra liteyou’ve been a packing fool the last couple of days! Good job!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 04, 2022, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: jasnt on October 04, 2022, 08:23:55 PM
Post by: NorseNW on October 04, 2022, 08:28:59 PM
Congratulations - I can't even fathom that much success. Definitely something to aspire to. Good work sir!
Post by: JakeLand on October 04, 2022, 09:51:15 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on October 04, 2022, 10:23:27 PM
Go get that kitty.
Post by: highside74 on October 04, 2022, 10:25:17 PM
Quote from: JakeLand link=topic=273336.msg3719750#msg3719750 date=1664945475
Thanks guys it’s been fun I’m going to try and get a long tail kitty that’s been in the area now then next week blacktail season starts !!!
Now you're just showing off :tup:
Post by: JakeLand on October 05, 2022, 05:24:53 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on October 05, 2022, 06:19:29 AM
Post by: NorseNW on October 05, 2022, 07:05:52 AM
He’s coming through in daylight and now there’s a elk carcass there so fingers crossed!!
I feel a hat trick coming on..........................
Post by: steeleywhopper on October 05, 2022, 08:32:24 AM
He’s coming through in daylight and now there’s a elk carcass there so fingers crossed!!
Put out a can of Friskies and do that Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow song like the commercial and I bet he comes a running in. Please take video while doing this calling sequence and make sure to repeat every 30 seconds for at least 45 minutes.
Post by: fmlyarcher on October 05, 2022, 02:34:11 PM
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Post by: MADMAX on October 06, 2022, 12:29:31 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on October 06, 2022, 12:45:46 PM
Post by: highside74 on October 06, 2022, 01:25:01 PM
Son's ML OTC WA public land
Great shot placement on a dandy bull
Post by: salmosalar on October 06, 2022, 03:31:52 PM
Post by: erk444 on October 07, 2022, 07:50:45 AM
Son's ML OTC WA public land:yeah:
Great shot placement on a dandy bull
Post by: Gotm4 on October 11, 2022, 02:53:29 PM
Rough# 350", 60" left main beam, Right side is bladed and not broken.
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Post by: elkrack on October 11, 2022, 03:22:28 PM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 11, 2022, 05:40:40 PM
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Post by: phildobaggins on October 12, 2022, 08:45:59 AM
Here's my 2022 Muzzleloader Quality elk. I had a total of 20 points going in to the draw. I went in with a DIY/Public Land attitude and I was able to finally connect on the 7th of 9 days. Up until this point I was averaging 10-12 miles on foot per day. Shot was 106 yds, with a 290gr Barnes TEZ, 100grains BV of Blackhorn209 through a CVA Optima V2. On another post a gentleman said Muzzleloading elk is the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. He was dead on with that! (I Blurred the faces of those that I did not ask to post their pictures)
Rough# 350", 60" left main beam, Right side is bladed and not broken.
Dandy bull, congrats again Tim :tup: Epic mass!
Post by: Mxracer532 on October 12, 2022, 10:44:24 AM
Post by: Fatherof5 on October 12, 2022, 11:15:27 AM
Beautiful picture!
Post by: mcrawfordaf on October 12, 2022, 01:25:20 PM
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Post by: Hilltop123 on October 29, 2022, 10:57:53 AM
Post by: stickbuck on October 29, 2022, 11:19:42 AM
:)Well… that didn’t very long! Congratulations!!!!
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Post by: CackleBird98 on October 29, 2022, 01:22:59 PM
Did i mention it was a BIG cat? Absolutley sick to my stomach
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 29, 2022, 04:58:55 PM
Thanks, Stickbuck. Awful quiet for in here, for the opener???:)Well… that didn’t very long! Congratulations!!!!
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Post by: Mfowl on October 29, 2022, 05:03:51 PM
:)
Nice double! That's awesome!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 29, 2022, 05:58:42 PM
2022 Colorado Rifle Bull. I'll get the story posted up as soon as I can get some time.
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,274664.0.html
Post by: millerwheeler on October 29, 2022, 07:46:28 PM
No elk, but found a big kitty cat at 150 yards. Shot felt good. Heard the bullet hit, cat did a backflip clawing at the air, fell over a little bluff, never found him or blood. :bash: :bash:
Did i mention it was a BIG cat? Absolutley sick to my stomach
Keep looking you’ll find it eventually if not soon watch for the birds
Post by: cem3434 on October 29, 2022, 08:58:39 PM
No elk, but found a big kitty cat at 150 yards. Shot felt good. Heard the bullet hit, cat did a backflip clawing at the air, fell over a little bluff, never found him or blood. :bash: :bash:
Did i mention it was a BIG cat? Absolutley sick to my stomach
Sucks you lost the cat, but only good cat is a dead cat. Hopefully knowing you are responsible for saving dozens of ungulates per year will put your mind at ease by not being able to find the cat.
Post by: Mfowl on October 30, 2022, 06:56:52 AM
2022 Colorado Rifle Bull. I'll get the story posted up as soon as I can get some time.
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,274664.0.html
Great bull and write up Pathfinder! Congrats!
Post by: robescc on October 31, 2022, 06:45:45 PM
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Post by: Mfowl on October 31, 2022, 08:20:41 PM
Sons first big game animal!
Wow! Congrats to the young man!
Post by: Birdguy on October 31, 2022, 08:27:34 PM
Congrats to the first big game animal for the little Deereman!!!!
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Post by: MeepDog on November 15, 2022, 08:02:18 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 15, 2022, 09:07:02 AM
Shot my first ever elk at first light. There was a small group of 4 and after I checked for any bulls I singled out a cow with a good quartering angle and it went DRT. What really shocked me was the full pass through on a quartering away shot with a 308 150gr fusion at 300 yards. I've had the exact same round not pass through deer at half the distance. The exit wasn't all blown out either, just barely made it through the hide in the off-side shoulder. I'm thrilled to have all this meat!
That will be great eating right there. Great work!
Post by: LDennis24 on November 15, 2022, 09:13:06 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on November 15, 2022, 11:30:38 AM
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Post by: huntnnw on November 17, 2022, 07:32:22 PM
Post by: highside74 on November 17, 2022, 07:45:53 PM
Post by: birddogdad on November 21, 2022, 08:29:13 AM
Post by: Tikka Bird Dog on November 21, 2022, 03:04:43 PM
Post by: birddogdad on November 23, 2022, 11:32:02 AM
Nice work! Thank you for your service birddogdad! We appreciate you!!
Thank you! have been in WA since late 90's hunted elk in "any" areas initially until they changed rules several years back. This prompted me to focus on actually working for elk, cows were easy and i am more a meat hunter than trophy (though i wont pass on a stud for sure). Have focused on bulls in public lands, have not hunted private or pay to play areas (including paper) and have harvested branch bulls in 2012, 14,15,16,17,18 and back on board this season. I feel blessed to actually run into these encounters but i do put boots to ground and walk my butt off. Enough time in the areas and you know where to run and gun from history. I know my average is high compared to most but i really feel that lots of luck is involved, though year after year some may say otherwise...
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Post by: Griiz on November 23, 2022, 11:40:24 AM
Nice work! Thank you for your service birddogdad! We appreciate you!!
Thank you! have been in WA since late 90's hunted elk in "any" areas initially until they changed rules several years back. This prompted me to focus on actually working for elk, cows were easy and i am more a meat hunter than trophy (though i wont pass on a stud for sure). Have focused on bulls in public lands, have not hunted private or pay to play areas (including paper) and have harvested branch bulls in 2012, 14,15,16,17,18 and back on board this season. I feel blessed to actually run into these encounters but i do put boots to ground and walk my butt off. Enough time in the areas and you know where to run and gun from history. I know my average is high compared to most but i really feel that lots of luck is involved, though year after year some may say otherwise...
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Only takes a little luck when you know an area, where to go and find elk and are working hard to get it done in and out of season. Congrats and I attribute it to more skill and work than luck.
Post by: vandeman17 on November 28, 2022, 09:50:59 AM
Post by: GUscottie on November 28, 2022, 10:24:25 AM
My Montana bull. Only 16 bulls killed in the entire unit in 2021 and all by residents. Needle in a haystack
Nice Bull Adam!
Post by: redi on November 28, 2022, 11:07:26 AM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on December 08, 2022, 05:03:11 PM
Keep uploading the damn car lolvideo for this hunt is out.
Post by: High Climber on December 08, 2022, 07:10:16 PM
Post by: Mtnhunter5 on December 12, 2022, 03:42:24 PM
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Post by: ljsommer on December 12, 2022, 03:43:11 PM
Was able to get my first Elk this season.
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Gorgeous! Nice work! Story?
Post by: JakeLand on December 12, 2022, 03:51:51 PM
Was able to get my first Elk this season.nice ! Yep m guessing the crows and coyotes got to him first ?
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Post by: Mtnhunter5 on December 12, 2022, 04:05:31 PM
Was able to get my first Elk this season.
(https://i.ibb.co/K2fksRn/Elk.jpg)
Gorgeous! Nice work! Story?
got lucky, first day of my first Elk hunt covered some ground in the morning without seeing any elk but plenty of sign. Then on the late afternoon walk we came up on this guy feeding at about 40-50 yards. First shot made him go stiff and drop, then as i approached he got up and took a few steps before laying down with very labored breathing. He ended up standing back up, taking a few steps so I hit him again. This time he laid back down but kept his head up, we decided to back out as to not push him. After much debate we decided to come back early AM the next morning (didnt want to push him and it was 20F that evening). Well he was only a few yards from where we had left him but unfortunately coyotes had found him that night. Lost a good amount of meat from the hind quarters but I was just happy to notch that first Elk tag. End of the day I had an awesome experience and now have a freezer full of meat.
Post by: bigdub257 on December 12, 2022, 06:03:49 PM
Post by: Mfowl on December 12, 2022, 06:29:56 PM
Was able to get my first Elk this season.
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Awesome first elk! Congrats!
Post by: Alan K on December 12, 2022, 07:24:58 PM
Post by: mburrows on January 10, 2023, 04:03:47 PM
Post by: Guy on January 22, 2023, 11:13:17 AM
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Regards, Guy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 22, 2023, 11:14:59 AM
Post by: bachto on March 08, 2023, 02:52:33 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 08, 2023, 03:06:44 PM
Forgot to post this. My first elk, 2022 in Montana. One of the coldest hunts I've done with highs in the mid to low teens and lows into the negatives at night.
Way to get it done! :tup:
Post by: Elkpiss on September 01, 2023, 01:38:21 PM
Nice work! Thank you for your service birddogdad! We appreciate you!!
Thank you! have been in WA since late 90's hunted elk in "any" areas initially until they changed rules several years back. This prompted me to focus on actually working for elk, cows were easy and i am more a meat hunter than trophy (though i wont pass on a stud for sure). Have focused on bulls in public lands, have not hunted private or pay to play areas (including paper) and have harvested branch bulls in 2012, 14,15,16,17,18 and back on board this season. I feel blessed to actually run into these encounters but i do put boots to ground and walk my butt off. Enough time in the areas and you know where to run and gun from history. I know my average is high compared to most but i really feel that lots of luck is involved, though year after year some may say otherwise...
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So you have killed 6 bulls in 11 years, if your counting from 2012. Your not 6-9 your 6-11. Just going off your years you listed. :dunno:
Post by: Taco280AI on September 01, 2023, 03:59:53 PM
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Regards, Guy
Nice looking rifle, I need to get a wood stocked one