Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: steeleywhopper on November 03, 2009, 11:09:40 AM

Title: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: steeleywhopper on November 03, 2009, 11:09:40 AM: Well after 12+ years of waiting it paid off big time. I drew a Goose Prairie any bull permit and had one heck of a time finding a elk. My buddy went over with me and we went 5 days without seeing a elk. I was getting pretty bummed out and did not know if I was going to fill this tag at all. Finnman gave me some info and that was going to be my back up plan if things did not pan out by the spike opener. I wish that I had some long winded story to tell you but I don't think you want to hear about 5 rainy wet snowy no elk seeing days in the woods. (did kill 5 mice in those 5 days) . I was really hoping that everyone being in the woods would get them moving on the opener, and it looked like that is exactly what happened. I am one of those guys who used to get in the woods before light and spook elk to everyone else who slept in and came creeping in at shooting light. I try not to leave camp until 10 minutes before shooting light and it has paid off quite a few times and it happened again. Just getting to where we were going to hunt and my buddy looks down the hill and says TWO BULLS!!!! SHOOT!!!! SHOOOT!!!! I see the bulls and they are running side hill and I am above them, I get a solid rest on a tree and anchor the one that stopped and it turned out to be a smoker of a bull. Yes there are rigs in the back ground and no I did not shoot him from the road. I was well below it when I pulled the trigger. Some times S@#T house luck is on your side and you only end up with a short uphill pack! This was a bitter sweet ending to a long wait on a big bull elk. My grampa was in surgery for a aortic aneurism and he told me he wanted me to fill this tag and not to come home to be there when he went under. He and I have never missed a hunt together so this was very hard for me to hunt without him and my dad.
I forgot to add that there is a bow hunter out there who is still having nightmares about this bull. I found about 10 inches of a arrow lodged under his skin against his ribs. I will take a picture of that later and put it up. It did not penetrate at all, looked to me like a too far quartering shot.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: georgia redneck on November 03, 2009, 11:13:56 AM: Awesome bull dude congratulations.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Hike-In-Hunter25 on November 03, 2009, 11:14:21 AM: Nice! I'm sure you're grandfather is proud
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: MichaelD on November 03, 2009, 11:18:02 AM: WOW! If a picture of that big old hog laying in the woods doesn't get you excited :drool:......dang! Nice job. What a trophy. Some day.....
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Buckmark on November 03, 2009, 11:26:07 AM: :tup:, Hell ya..
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: bucklucky on November 03, 2009, 11:30:36 AM: Now thats a Bull, congrats on killing a pig! Thats definately a solid 360 class bull!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: agchawk on November 03, 2009, 11:31:10 AM: Beautiful bull!!! CONGRATS
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Let er Fly on November 03, 2009, 11:33:02 AM: Way to go! That is one hell of nice bull! :drool: Hopefully next year you'll have the whole hunting crew back, at least in camp.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: PYSEEKER on November 03, 2009, 11:38:10 AM: Nice bull!!!!!!!! Looks like an easy pack.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2009, 11:39:23 AM: Way to stick it out. The Mrs gave up after three hardcore days out there. MAN it was nasty.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: callonetta on November 03, 2009, 11:45:53 AM: What a hoss!! you made the tag proud, Congrats!!!! :drool:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 03, 2009, 12:06:57 PM: Nice Bull !!! absolutely perfect !!!

Definitely one of the best looking bulls I’ve seen killed this year
:o
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: addicted on November 03, 2009, 12:12:37 PM: sweet bull. cant wait to see pics of that arrow.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: lewy on November 03, 2009, 12:14:10 PM: Awsome bull man! Boy look at those whale tales! Im with charlie on the solid 360 mark....
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: MichaelJ on November 03, 2009, 12:38:02 PM: GREAT bull man congrats! I'll throw a guess of 358" gross that's an awesome bull!

Michael
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: jackelope on November 03, 2009, 12:46:02 PM: thats a great looking bull...congrats huge!! love the whale tails.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 03, 2009, 12:50:53 PM: A great bull out of the Yakima units, good job. Way to stick with it.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: finnman on November 03, 2009, 12:53:02 PM: Congrats on the BIG bull!!! I hope your granpa is fine.
That looks to be a little easier of an area than the "back-up plan"!

Worth the wait no doubt!!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Hornseeker on November 03, 2009, 03:07:23 PM: :o
I agree with someone above...that is easily one of the BEST looking bulls I've seen this year! Absolutely beautiful!!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: GoldTip on November 03, 2009, 03:13:09 PM: Excellent elk, congrats on a great bull. I am guessing with that bull on the ground, it was worth the wait for the tag!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: wackmaster on November 03, 2009, 03:20:38 PM: I got to see this bull in person and it is beautiful.We stopped to help but most the work was done.I was glad when I saw this bull on this site.It was great talking to steelywopper and his friend a couple of good guys.Gongrats that is a bull to be proud of.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Watimberghost on November 03, 2009, 03:25:26 PM: That is a bull of a lifetime!! Congrats! Way to stick it out, no elk for 5 days then a monster like that; awesome
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Rgrady35 on November 03, 2009, 03:26:03 PM: Very nice, congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: SilkWWU on November 03, 2009, 03:26:42 PM: Looks like a gravel road anyways, which I don't think apply to the "Maintained Road," but then again I've never gotten a straight answer on this. I believe the regulations only apply to roads that are funded with public money.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 03, 2009, 03:34:15 PM: hell yeah that is a killer bull congrats
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: MtnMuley on November 03, 2009, 03:36:11 PM: What a pig! Anyone would be damn proud of that big guy!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 03, 2009, 04:20:49 PM: WOW what a monster! :drool: :drool: Congrats :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: klickman on November 03, 2009, 04:21:17 PM: WOW :drool: :drool: That is one hell of a bull. Great job.

KLICKMAN
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: buckreaper on November 03, 2009, 04:29:35 PM: Outstanding!!! Best Wishes for Grampa.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: C-Money on November 03, 2009, 05:32:11 PM: Wow! Very long thirds! That will really help the score! He has long points all over! Great job keeping at it!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: 180-GRAIN on November 03, 2009, 05:39:37 PM: Man thats a monster, great bull man!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: KillerMiller on November 03, 2009, 05:43:33 PM: :tup: Very Nice! :drool:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: PolarBear on November 03, 2009, 05:47:33 PM: Very nice, way to go, congrats!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: DUGANDEER on November 03, 2009, 05:58:01 PM: :drool: Thats a great bull!!! Congrats!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on November 03, 2009, 05:59:54 PM: Awesome bully, like said way to stick with it, sure made it pay off waiting that long
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: buckhorn2 on November 03, 2009, 06:04:18 PM: Great bull you did the tag proud way to stick it out.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: vfilbert on November 03, 2009, 06:07:54 PM: amazing bull
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Crowns on November 03, 2009, 06:12:26 PM: Congrats on an awesome bull dude. Really nice thirds. I shot a 300" 6x in 2005 on Halloween Day in the Nile. My hunt played out differently though. I passed on 12 bulls in the first 5 days. Two of which were toads that I cant believe I did. I also thought that with the start of the spike season that it would help push the elk around. But for my party anyways, it turned out that the bulls were pushed into holes. Most of the spike hunters are stand hunters anyhow over there. I lucked out and shot mine in a clearcut that I had jumped four bedded bulls in earlier. I was standing on the edge of it for probably 15 minutes and something caught my eye. Turned out to be a bedded bull in the small christmas trees. Shot him in his bed. Amazing how an animal that size can stay hidden so easily. His antlers were jet black and orange/red, Its funny how fitting those colors are, seeing as how it was Halloween. My bull lacked the 3rds and width yours has, along with alot else haha. I just noticed this, yours has a huge rub on his forehead just like mine did. Great job man, way to stick it out.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on November 03, 2009, 06:17:58 PM: :o......................Well now that is a big bull!!!!!! A great big "GOOD JOB"! to you.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: bucklucky on November 03, 2009, 06:20:15 PM: Quote from: MichaelJ on November 03, 2009, 12:38:02 PM
GREAT bull man congrats! I'll throw a guess of 358" gross that's an awesome bull!

Michael

Splitting hairs aint ya :chuckle:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: klickriverchromer on November 03, 2009, 07:00:02 PM: I new your mug looked familiar... That's funny... Congrats from the guy who helped with the last 40 yds of the drag.. :chuckle: Had a question for you, where you camped with the guys just before the 1607 Rd. looked like they also had a nice bull in the camp.. Anyway, congratulations on a job well done
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: SuperDave on November 03, 2009, 09:23:34 PM: One hell of a nice bull! Congratulations!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Craig on November 03, 2009, 09:44:39 PM: Thats a killer bull. Awesome
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: huntnphool on November 03, 2009, 09:47:27 PM: :tup:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 03, 2009, 10:12:11 PM: Never get tired of seeing big bulls, congrats.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: high country on November 04, 2009, 05:34:30 AM: congrats! I am glad you did not have to eat a tag you waited that long for. I have hunted that area a few times and it has been on fire hot and stone cold.........depending on the year. be glad you have a nice bull......I would still be jumping up and down to be able to see my rig from the kill site!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: blacktailhunter on November 04, 2009, 08:10:01 AM: Way to keep after it and kill a great bull
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: steeleywhopper on November 04, 2009, 09:23:29 AM: Just wanted to thank "wackmaster" and "Klickriverchromer" for stopping and helping us pull that head and cape up the hill. My buddy and I were very thankful for your help and kindness. I was wondering on my way home from the trip if you guys were members here. Once again this has been just awesome to be able to take such a huge animal, and it's good to know that there are some good guys who are willing to lend a hand. I know I have helped drag and pack out many animals for other fortunate hunters, I guess it finally came back full circle. Thanks Guys!
Is there anyone here who is in the snohomish or skagit county area that knows how to score elk? Does anyone know of anybody who does scoring? I really don't care how it scores, but it would be neat to find out.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: sjhgraysage on November 04, 2009, 10:06:21 AM: Great Bull, Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: robb92 on November 04, 2009, 10:58:56 AM: Great bul!!! Congrats! Thanks for posting the pics and story!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: MichaelJ on November 04, 2009, 11:40:26 AM: Quote from: bucklucky on November 03, 2009, 06:20:15 PM
Quote from: MichaelJ on November 03, 2009, 12:38:02 PM
GREAT bull man congrats! I'll throw a guess of 358" gross that's an awesome bull!

Michael

Splitting hairs aint ya :chuckle:

Just want to guess closer to ya! I know how you tend to overestimate bulls.... haha! ;)

Michael
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: MuleySniper on November 04, 2009, 03:06:11 PM: What a toad! Nice job stickin it out and taking a great bull.
MS
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: willapawapiti on November 04, 2009, 03:11:30 PM: What a beautiful bull, congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: Wea300mag on November 04, 2009, 03:46:49 PM: That is a sweet bull steeley, well done!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: romaknows on November 04, 2009, 04:36:27 PM: 370 + easy i saw this bull and it is huge!!!! somebody has got to know something about the broadhead that was stuck in at an extream quartering angle. high country rules!! thanks C.L.R. now lets get ready for montana.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: klickriverchromer on November 04, 2009, 05:24:36 PM: I'm sticking with 345-350. Awesome bull elk, the horns are unique. Bladed 5th's awesome thirds and great mass and tine length. It will be interesting to see what it scores, but like the man said it doesn't really matter.. Congrats
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: vfilbert on November 04, 2009, 08:34:02 PM: let us know when you get pictures of that imbedded arrow!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: steeleywhopper on November 04, 2009, 08:53:37 PM: Sorry guys, I forgot to take that picture of the arrow. I will get that up tomorrow.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: fc2038 on November 05, 2009, 11:32:57 AM: Nice bull. Love the color. Congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile
Post by: HUNT on November 05, 2009, 12:15:39 PM: Awesome bull. He has it all. Congrats!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 05, 2009, 07:05:25 PM: congrats awesome bull. :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: duckmen1 on November 05, 2009, 07:54:02 PM: as short of a pack as it is it will still be a little work
my bull was only about a mile pack out but it is still a lot of work
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: DWP on November 05, 2009, 09:46:45 PM: Have to agree with many, that is a sweet bull. Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: mtn. goat on November 05, 2009, 09:53:29 PM: Beauty of a bull. What a dandy! Sorry to hear about your grandfather, hope he is doing well.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: Ripper on November 05, 2009, 10:00:49 PM: Hey I want my arrow back!!! :chuckle: Nice bull, hope I can score one like that someday.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: LMN#10 on November 06, 2009, 08:10:31 PM: Congratulations on a great bull. I hope grampa made it ok. Well done.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: huntnphool on November 06, 2009, 08:14:16 PM: Welcome to the site guys
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: clearwater on November 07, 2009, 01:03:09 PM: what a nice bull....and to find the arrow in it is amazing.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: MichaelJ on November 07, 2009, 01:07:24 PM: Man that had to hurt running around with that 3 bladed broadhead in your side!!! Congrats again!

Michael
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: eastside boy on November 08, 2009, 07:21:32 PM: Damn thats a nice bull!!!!! :drool:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 09, 2009, 06:25:16 PM: That is one heck of a nice bull. :drool:
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: Cylvertip on November 09, 2009, 06:55:20 PM: That's a beautiful bull. Congrats, what a hog :o He looks healthy even though he had that sticker under his hide.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: coachcw on November 11, 2009, 06:58:12 AM: ditto , what a sweet bull . congrats . looks like your sticktoitivness ( new hunting word ) really paid off.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: wyohome on November 11, 2009, 12:49:05 PM: Great bull, give Tom and your dad my regards.
Title: Re: Halloween Bull in the Nile (arrow pics)
Post by: jumpin on November 11, 2009, 08:11:00 PM: looks like that one was worth waiting for, what a pig