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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: OneHorn on November 25, 2009, 08:10:18 PM

Title: 09 late elk
Post by: OneHorn on November 25, 2009, 08:10:18 PM: well i killed a bull today. So the story goes, My brother and I knew the country of where a late muzzle loader any elk unit was so we thought hell lets go try it and see what its like. We arrived in the mornin just a light and there was about 8 inches of the loudest snow man coukd possibly incounter. we said hell with it and started walkin around glassin every nook and crany and we were seeing a decent amount of elk sign. we walked for about a half mile and He looked at me and said " lets move up this knob and peak over". off we went with him bout 20 yards behind me. as i crested the top i looked down and saw this bull just standin there feeding with no idea i was there. It took me about 2.2 seconds and i shot and as the smoke clearedi saw him layin there. drop him in his tracks!! I would like to thank my brother (fishunt247) for comin with me and helpin me pack it out and being there. I owe him some meat but we had a great time and it couldnt have went any better! More pics to come
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Post by: antlerbolic_bearoids on November 25, 2009, 08:12:55 PM: Right on man! You are the luckiest S.O.B I know.
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Post by: mossback91 on November 25, 2009, 08:13:27 PM: damn a nice bull and a big buck this year! :tup:
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Post by: washelkhntr on November 25, 2009, 08:14:21 PM: Dandy Bull! Congrats!
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Post by: gasman on November 25, 2009, 08:30:17 PM: Thats awsome :tup:
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Post by: Buckmark on November 25, 2009, 08:44:44 PM: Very cool, love the BIG ol smile..
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Post by: hard hunter on November 25, 2009, 08:55:17 PM: Great Bull congrats
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Post by: fishunt247 on November 26, 2009, 09:19:10 PM: I'm still in disbelief. "I just dropped a [place name] elk," he yelled after he shot. We've never elk hunted that country before, but we have spent a lot of time in there other times of the year. Two branch bulls by 20 years old. Many people in this state don't do that in a lifetime.Congrats again on the bull. Now I'm wondering what tag I should buy for next year...
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Post by: 400out on November 27, 2009, 07:23:16 AM: Right on way to go! :yike:
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Post by: 270Shooter on November 27, 2009, 07:27:19 AM: Nice guys! 8)
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Post by: mtndew on November 27, 2009, 09:21:55 AM: Way to go! Getting close enough to do it with a muzzle loader is quite an accomplishment!!
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Post by: willapawapiti on November 27, 2009, 01:17:35 PM: Great late season bull! Congrats!
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 27, 2009, 01:22:34 PM: The way I see it, you guys have WAY to much venison in the freezer for any self respecting person. Really i'm just pissed because i didn't even fire a shot this year...
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on November 27, 2009, 02:51:18 PM: Congrats!! What GMU???
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Post by: markts on November 27, 2009, 02:56:53 PM: Way to go guys, nice bull.Mark
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 27, 2009, 03:47:06 PM: Great looking bull congrats.
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on November 27, 2009, 03:54:51 PM: Nice bull, congrats
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Post by: eastside boy on November 28, 2009, 11:30:01 AM: Nice job guys!!!
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on November 28, 2009, 11:36:14 AM: So Justin have you ever had a hunting season yet that you havent filled your elk tag? I am sure you have at least fired shots every season. Good job guys.
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Post by: Jethro on November 28, 2009, 07:42:52 PM: Congrats!! Nice pictures. enjoy!!
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Post by: Aneoakleaf on November 28, 2009, 08:09:30 PM: CONGRATULATIONS! what a great moment in your lives. Did your dad teach you two to hunt?
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Post by: fishunt247 on November 28, 2009, 10:02:56 PM: I'll answer for him. Yes our dad taught us. He took us in the turkey woods when I was three and Justin was barely over a year. He carried Justin because he couldn't walk. Jesus, that was nineteen years ago. He introduced both of us to muzzleloading, and was the first person Justin called to tell him he shot a bull. He has devoted a lot of time taking us out and show us his observations and styles and what not. We are very thankful. And Dan, he is always shooting, but his open sights skills are sub par. But *censored*, two branch antlered bulls by age 20, he must do something right.
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on November 29, 2009, 12:24:01 PM: I must say that Josh, Justin and both there parents are trained killers. They hunt hard and generally get rewarded with quality animals. Except Josh, he shoots the small ones and lets the rest of the family get the nice ones. :chuckle: Keep up the good work.
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Post by: runningboard on November 29, 2009, 12:28:44 PM: Quote
his open sights skills are sub par. But *censored*, two branch antlered bulls by age 20, he must do something right.
as long he can shoot minute of elk, that's all that counts. great job guys!
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Post by: Schmalzfam on November 29, 2009, 12:32:24 PM: That's awesome:) Great job guys! Thanks for the sharing.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 29, 2009, 12:51:12 PM: congrats
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Post by: C-Money on November 29, 2009, 04:49:07 PM: Nice Bull! Glad you connected.
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Post by: Charlie on November 29, 2009, 05:10:25 PM: Congrats on a great bull!
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Post by: OneHorn on November 29, 2009, 06:19:28 PM: Thank you all. Ya fishunt247 pretty much explained it for me. I will be the first to say that i could use some practice shooting open sights for sure but i manage to be able to make the shot when it comes down to it. I will post a few more pics to post but dinner is on my mind now so i will post later tonite
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Post by: OneHorn on November 29, 2009, 08:51:42 PM: here are some more pics for you guys.
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Post by: dobby on November 30, 2009, 10:45:47 AM: nice bull man! good job
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 30, 2009, 02:40:46 PM: Way to go. Nice bull