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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Pazn25 on November 07, 2009, 09:57:28 PM

Title: My First Bull
Post by: Pazn25 on November 07, 2009, 09:57:28 PM: This is my very first bull, I have been hunting with my own license since 2004 and now finally I get to fill my Elk tag. I have the deer down to a science and now I am much more confident with these very smart animals. This elk was taken near kelso/longview area. I had scouted this area about a month ago and saw 7 cows. And today, opening day, the first 5 minutes of daylight I walked slowly towards the clear cut we scouted and there I saw 3 elk. Two cow and then there he was, I just saw antlers and knew theere were at least 3. Shot him in the lungs at 6:47, gutted, and had the head packed to the truck by 8:00. By 9:40 we had the elk packed to the truck and ready for breakfast. It was an awesome day, and to top it off I was using my dad, who passed away, win. .308. It was an awesome experience. But now my season is over. :(
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: Alan K on November 07, 2009, 10:02:08 PM: Can't beat that for an opening morning! Congrats!
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: Pazn25 on November 07, 2009, 10:09:28 PM: Yea no complaints, Thanks!! No my bro needs to get his. There are so many elk in that area. My buddy pulled a 4X4 out today also
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 07, 2009, 11:35:12 PM: Nice Bull!!Congrats!
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Post by: Basket Rack on November 07, 2009, 11:45:58 PM: Nice bull and great shot, congratulations.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 08, 2009, 12:17:02 AM: awsome job, congrats, don't for get to go to the intros and tell us about yourself since you are new welcome.
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on November 08, 2009, 07:44:33 AM: Nice first bull. congrats to you
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Post by: PolarBear on November 08, 2009, 07:52:43 AM: Great job, congrats!
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Post by: bow4elk on November 08, 2009, 07:58:42 AM: Great shot, great bull. Your dad would be proud!
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Post by: KillerMiller on November 08, 2009, 08:46:20 AM: Very nice! :drool:
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Post by: C-Money on November 08, 2009, 08:58:09 AM: Great shot! Good feeling to get an animal with your Dads rifle. Congrats!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on November 08, 2009, 09:08:41 AM: good job on a nice bull.
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Post by: 400out on November 08, 2009, 09:32:56 AM: congrats on your first bull! I think your father was coming out through the elk in that first picture he's smiling for you! :)
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Post by: vanhornhunter on November 08, 2009, 10:24:54 AM: Congrats on a great animal!! Way to get r done!
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: Pazn25 on November 08, 2009, 06:20:40 PM: ANY GUESS ON HOW MUCH THIS BULL WEIGHED????
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Post by: eastside boy on November 08, 2009, 06:34:16 PM: Great Job!!!
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Post by: elkaholic_74 on November 09, 2009, 11:25:58 AM: when you say weight are you talking field dressed, and quartered with the hide still on? plus the head?
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: Pazn25 on November 09, 2009, 03:13:57 PM: Elkaholic- yea live weight, and shoot for the hanging weight while you are at it!!
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: elkaholic_74 on November 10, 2009, 02:01:12 PM: Im not good at guessing weight but I'd guess live weight around 485 lbs and hanging weight around 300 if it is skinned and the head and legs removed?
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Post by: willapawapiti on November 10, 2009, 02:56:02 PM: Congrats on your first bull harvest...permanent elk fever from here on out!!
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: markts on November 11, 2009, 05:36:10 AM: Congrats on your bull. Mark
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: Pazn25 on November 11, 2009, 04:48:18 PM: Elk fever is right, it is so nice when all the hard work that goes in to elk hunting, and years of being patient finally pays off. Not a trophy by any means but young and going to taste great. I cant wait to try some elk steaks on the fire. And thanks for all the congrats guys

Paz
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: steen on December 07, 2009, 12:25:06 PM: Those Rosies sure are huge bodied even as a young bull. Looks like a full freezer to me! Congrats!
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 07, 2009, 12:43:50 PM: Way to go Pazn!
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Post by: hoytem on December 07, 2009, 08:48:34 PM: nice bull for sure. congrats. as for the weight... i know it was heavy those rosies weigh alot.
Title: Re: My First Bull
Post by: fc2038 on December 08, 2009, 07:27:44 AM: nice bull congtars! Glas to see someone gettin'em ;)