Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: TheKid#10 on October 09, 2009, 04:53:01 PM
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Here's a pic of my first Bull. Taken my first season of actually getting to carry a rifle and not just bird dog! November 84. Last day of the general rifle season a few hours before dark. Pretty nice Rosie for a Kid. Dad in the background. Grandpa was there too demanding to pack a quarter at 72 years old. Awesome day I'll never forget. :)
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Sweet. Thats bigger than my first and it took me many---well nevermind, Mark
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nice rosie indeed. Grandpa didn't out pack you did he?
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thats pretty neat. i would give anything to have been able to hunt with my grandfather
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Same here Buf... My grandfather was a hunting machine. When two of my uncles did their part in WWII their desire for hunting went down so much it was hard to join in with them when they decided to go.
Thay have some really cool hog shots.
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Yup, Grandpa was a tough son-of-a-gun. Though barely able to get around anymore he is still kickin. Turns 98 in April and Grandma 96 in May. They still live on their own but get checked up on daily. His older sister, my great Aunt turns 102 in April. She was still driving up until last summer. :yike: Montana folk are built to last I guess.
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awsome pic, my grandfather was an elk machine in the 50's and 60's and 70's i would love to have the oppertunity to hunt with him, thats pretty special.
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Good memory, glad you added it. There are a few on here that have yet to share in a memory like that but ther time is hopefully coming. The rest of us know how exciting that moment was.
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I had almost forgotten how lucky I was to get to hunt with him over those years. Here is a pic of us that wonderful, but wet.... really wet day.
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C'mon folks, this thread was not just about my first bull. Let's see everyones. I love the old photos and stories. Post some.
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I wish I could help but four cows is all I have to my credit. Couple of bulls escaped unharmed again this year. I just couldnt close the deal.
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Cool picture and memory. That was about my first year elk hunting as well. I did get to hunt with my grandfather for a few years, ironically a WWII vet that was injured 3 times in the s.Pacific. The 3rd time he lost one eye, and developed a love of hunting when he returned. He actually used a surplus M1 (he could use the safety when shooting left eyed). I still to this day can remember being a young boy, riding up in the hills with him in his 77 Jimmy, scared to death that he couldn't see the side of the narrow road in the dark. Ahhh, the good ole days.. :) Wish my kids could have met that generation.
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Your lucky Kid. those are great pics and great memories for sure. I never got to hunt with my granpop but I did do alot of crappie fishing with him. He was such a liar....you know like all fishermen are :chuckle: not like hunters...you know truthfull :chuckle: :chuckle: Those were some of the best times of my life. He is gone but the memories are strong. :)
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You know what they say NWBREW,
"Give a man a fish or some game and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish or hunt and he'll lie for a lifetime."
:chuckle:
KID
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Wish my kids could have met that generation.
Amen Wanttohuntmore....amen. :)
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Not trying to one up you but here was my first Elk/Bull.
And yes I smiled from ear to ear for over a year after I shot it. It was the best I ever felt after any hunt.......ever!!!!
My grandfather had already passed but one of my Dad's uncles got to enjoy the experience with me and that was very special.
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I wish I could help but four cows is all I have to my credit. Couple of bulls escaped unharmed again this year. I just couldnt close the deal.
bummer!
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Nice bull Wapiti, heck no your not one upping. That's what this thread was about. 1st bull pics and stories. Way to go. Great memory for you I'm sure.
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All I can say is thank goodness for lazer eye surgery as those glasses were hideous! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Thanks Kid #10. Yes for a long time I could not think about that hunt without having a giant smile come across my face.
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Sweet, I bet those felt good. Good job and nice bull!
