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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Falcon on September 23, 2022, 06:14:08 PM

Title: Quinault rifle rut tag........Foot on the gas
Post by: Falcon on September 23, 2022, 06:14:08 PM: Happy Friday.

Sorry Karl. Had to pimp off that great one liner😂

All set to head out Sunday morning. Scouted last week and took my rifle to the range to tighten things up.
I have put in for this tag for 25 years, so I’m really excited to be blessed with such a awesome hunt.
My goal is a big mature rosie. 300 would be awesome, but I know that’s no easy task. Five days is short, and I’ll be all used up at the end of the hunt😆

Wish me luck, and I’ll hopefully have some elk pics soon👊💥👊

Bryan
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Post by: Big6bull on September 23, 2022, 06:16:32 PM: Good luck!
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Post by: pd on September 23, 2022, 06:17:18 PM: The good news is this: That area is not large (not a huge area). The other good news: There are some really nice elk there.

The other good news: You have been waiting 25 years for these five days. You can do it! Best of luck!
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Post by: highside74 on September 23, 2022, 06:18:13 PM: What units is that tag?
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Post by: MADMAX on September 23, 2022, 06:28:21 PM: Get some
Good luck
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Post by: MountainWalk on September 23, 2022, 06:30:20 PM: Outstanding! Going up fletcher or Pete’s crick? I sure hope you get the biggest one in the woods! Good luck and good hunting!
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 23, 2022, 06:58:53 PM: Not to get you any more excited but these 2 probably still wondering around the area :chuckle: I'll be up there Sunday morning going for a drive, if I see anything worthy I'll send ya a message :tup:

(https://i.imgur.com/A7vyFff.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/neQKkSg.jpg)
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Post by: Mfowl on September 23, 2022, 07:01:36 PM: Good luck! Enjoy!
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Post by: Flaming Antler Outdoors on September 23, 2022, 07:14:34 PM: valley floor
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Post by: Tbar on September 23, 2022, 07:40:21 PM: Best of luck Bryan!
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Post by: elkrack on September 23, 2022, 08:10:30 PM: Right on! Good luck! :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 23, 2022, 09:38:44 PM: Good luck my man! Hell of a fun time to be in the elk woods!
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 23, 2022, 09:58:33 PM: Shoot the first 265+ bull you see!!

🤣
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Post by: huntnphool on September 23, 2022, 10:50:21 PM: Good luck Brother :tup:
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Post by: WoolyRunner on September 24, 2022, 08:07:18 AM: Good Luck! Having grown up and lived in Grays Harbor my entire life, I have always dreamed of that tag.
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Post by: Falcon on September 24, 2022, 08:12:04 AM: Quote from: highside74 on September 23, 2022, 06:18:13 PM
What units is that tag?

GMU 638 Quinault Ridge.
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Post by: dyhardhuntr on September 24, 2022, 08:14:50 AM: My buddy also has that tag. He’s been putting in for years also. You might run into him up there. If I can I’ll be up with him towards the end of the week. He’s got some good pics already! Good luck and have fun!
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 25, 2022, 11:44:17 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/A9B2Qfx.jpg)

Tag holders should have fun this week. Bulls were screaming this morning :tup:
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Post by: jasnt on September 25, 2022, 01:57:21 PM: Congrats. Looking forward to the story and pics
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Post by: Big6bull on September 25, 2022, 02:13:49 PM: Good luck!
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Post by: kirkl on September 25, 2022, 02:40:53 PM: I’d be talking to deerhunter above lol
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 25, 2022, 03:21:40 PM: Quote from: kirkl on September 25, 2022, 02:40:53 PM
I’d be talking to deerhunter above lol

I talked to one of the tag holders today and gave them some info :tup:
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Post by: kirkl on September 25, 2022, 07:07:32 PM: Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on September 25, 2022, 03:21:40 PM
Quote from: kirkl on September 25, 2022, 02:40:53 PM
I’d be talking to deerhunter above lol

I talked to one of the tag holders today and gave them some info :tup:
Awesome, falcon is a great guy if that’s who you talked to.
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 25, 2022, 07:48:12 PM: Talked w Bryan today, he’s pretty pumped.
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Post by: 3boys on September 25, 2022, 08:12:54 PM: Good luck up there! You call I haul!
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Post by: Falcon on October 01, 2022, 07:18:48 AM: Happy Saturday. Back from the Quinault on Thursday. Had a fantastic hunt with 2 good friends.
Couldn’t have done it without them. It’s been a hot season, and we didn’t see an elk in our unit on the opener. Day 2 day we got on a herd with 5 bulls and lots of cows. Trailed them for 2 and a half hours before I was able to get a shot. I ended up taking a 150 yard off hand shot in a creek near the park line. I was nervous and said a quick prayer. The first shot hammered him in the high shoulder. He fell to his knees and got back up. A quick second lung shot put him away. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of this bull.
He was the herd bull, and I couldn’t ask for anything more. Took the bull to my taxidermist. He hasn’t measured him, but he said he looks to be right at 300. 300 or 295, I couldn’t be happier. After 24 years of putting in, I got the hunt I always dreamed of.
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Post by: Bullkllr on October 01, 2022, 07:21:50 AM: Really glad to hear it worked out so well. Stud bull. Love the mass on those mature Roosevelts. :tup:
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 01, 2022, 07:26:06 AM: Beautiful bull! Awesome!!
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Post by: MADMAX on October 01, 2022, 07:32:12 AM: A dandy :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: jasnt on October 01, 2022, 07:37:01 AM: Beautiful bull. Congrats
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Post by: Bob33 on October 01, 2022, 07:40:26 AM: Congratulations. That's a really beautiful animal.
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Post by: dyhardhuntr on October 01, 2022, 08:15:19 AM: Congrats on a dandy bull! My buddy also filled his tag on the 3rd day. It was a stud also. I’d post a pic but don’t have permission. Glad the hunt was everything you hoped it would be!
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 01, 2022, 08:16:33 AM: What a dandy bull, congrats! :tup:
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Post by: steeleywhopper on October 01, 2022, 08:39:53 AM: Way to go! That is one good looking bull :tup:
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Post by: Brushbuster on October 01, 2022, 09:02:44 AM: Congrats on a great Bull! I really love that pic. :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 01, 2022, 10:01:31 AM: Outstanding work sir! Congratulations!
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 01, 2022, 10:32:17 AM: Beautiful bull. Congrats.
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Post by: Wetsidehntr on October 02, 2022, 09:23:00 PM: :tup:
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 02, 2022, 09:43:46 PM: :tup:
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Post by: LDennis24 on October 02, 2022, 10:34:37 PM: Awesome bull! I love the mature Rosie's! Always have some character to their antlers. Great job!
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Post by: Bronson on October 03, 2022, 06:25:17 AM: Awesome bull, congrats!
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Post by: Dan-o on October 03, 2022, 12:24:03 PM: Thanks for sharing!!!
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Post by: Tbar on October 03, 2022, 12:47:50 PM: Beautiful bull Bryan!!
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Post by: C-Money on October 03, 2022, 01:11:42 PM: Congratulations!! Excellent bull! Perfect!
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 03, 2022, 01:34:00 PM: Love those dark antlers.👍
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Post by: actionshooter on October 03, 2022, 08:15:34 PM: Congrats! I have had 3 buddies who have had that tag... those park boundaries get stressful lol
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Post by: Harbor_hunter on October 04, 2022, 09:27:39 PM: Beautiful bull! Great job!
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Post by: huntnphool on October 04, 2022, 11:51:45 PM: Congrats again Brother :tup:
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Post by: Falcon on October 15, 2022, 09:43:09 PM: Few more pics from the hunt.
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Post by: Falcon on October 15, 2022, 09:47:13 PM: Last one
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Post by: Falcon on October 15, 2022, 09:48:57 PM: Next pic
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Post by: huntnphool on October 15, 2022, 10:11:09 PM: Well done Brother :tup:
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Post by: Mulie87 on October 15, 2022, 10:13:37 PM: great bull. Way to go👍
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Post by: wheels1 on October 17, 2022, 01:49:17 PM: Very nice congrats
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 19, 2022, 08:54:46 PM: Awesome job :tup:
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Post by: lewy on October 19, 2022, 09:08:44 PM: 👍👍
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Post by: boneaddict on October 20, 2022, 04:16:52 AM: Fantastic. Well done!
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Post by: Caseknife on October 20, 2022, 06:01:50 AM: Great bull, Bryan, congrats. Just saw this thread.
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 21, 2022, 12:08:53 PM: Great bull Bryan, Congrats again