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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: norsepeak on September 16, 2011, 12:13:51 PM

Title: Bumping bull down!
Post by: norsepeak on September 16, 2011, 12:13:51 PM: Packed in to Apple lake a week ago with two horses, been getting into bulls everday. Passed on three bulls, got close to several more, but couldn't get a shot, so after a week of mtn. house and eastern brook trout, we were running out of food, so we packed up and headed out for lower country. Well, we got down to the trailhead and we were re-packing one of the horses when a bull ripped out a nasty bugle only about 100 yards away, so we looked at each other and said "let give it a try" So the hunter grabbed his bow, I grabbed my calls and we sprinted across the campground to the edge of the river. The bull was across the riverbed from us, so I do a little calling, and next thing ya know, here he comes. He comes across the riverbed and up onto the bank that we are on and stops at 40 yards broadside. The hunter drew, took his time and made a sweet shot, the bull spins, runs back across the riverbed and then slowly walks up into the timber, so we sat down and had some lunch and gave him an hour. After lunch we got on the blood and followed it for about 100 yards and found him tipped over. We got the ponies right to him, quartered him up and loaded him and down the trail we went...great trip and great hunting, lots of bulls going nuts.
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Post by: hughjorgan on September 16, 2011, 12:22:33 PM: Nice work :tup:
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Post by: Fish4Fun on September 16, 2011, 12:23:09 PM: Nice bull :tup:
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Post by: longashes on September 16, 2011, 12:27:28 PM: Awesome bull! Congrats!
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Post by: GoldTip on September 16, 2011, 12:28:16 PM: That is a dandy 5x5, congrats!
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Post by: 724wd on September 16, 2011, 12:51:06 PM: don't you love it when that happens! :tup:

Great job!
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Post by: firefighter4607 on September 16, 2011, 12:53:14 PM: :tup: Nice bull congrats
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Post by: h20hunter on September 16, 2011, 12:59:42 PM: Nice bull.

So, how many brook trout does it take before one grows tired of them?
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 16, 2011, 01:03:47 PM: Good looking Bull!
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Post by: gunnarnewt on September 16, 2011, 01:08:44 PM: Nice bull!
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Post by: losdaddy7 on September 16, 2011, 01:11:59 PM: :tup: Sounds like an ideal hunting trip. Congrats!
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Post by: Huntboy on September 16, 2011, 01:13:19 PM: Nice bull, sounds like an enjoyable time.
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Post by: sjhgraysage on September 16, 2011, 01:33:37 PM: Sounds like a heck of a short pack! :tung:
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Post by: Mackerson on September 16, 2011, 01:38:33 PM: Congrats on a nice bull!
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Post by: crazyantler on September 16, 2011, 02:33:00 PM: Way to get r' done! The fish was a bonus.
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Post by: buglebuster on September 16, 2011, 02:36:44 PM: beautiful 5pt
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Post by: sako85 on September 16, 2011, 05:12:32 PM: A little luck is what makes hunting great, nice job guys.
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Post by: vaz,,66 on September 16, 2011, 05:58:51 PM: Grate bull, congrats
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Post by: SniperDanWA on September 16, 2011, 06:12:55 PM: Nice bull. Congrats :tup:
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Post by: SuperDave on September 16, 2011, 06:27:10 PM: Nice looking bull!! Congratulations!
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Post by: bucklucky on September 16, 2011, 06:34:55 PM: Very cool!!! Nice Job !! Bet the hunter was happy !!
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Post by: MichaelD on September 16, 2011, 06:37:39 PM: Nice job fellers - way to take care of business. :tup: :drool:
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Post by: Killercolin on September 16, 2011, 06:56:44 PM: Great job! Nice bull and some nice fish as well!
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Post by: JPhelps on September 16, 2011, 07:01:08 PM: Congrats on the bull!
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Post by: TheHunt on September 16, 2011, 07:04:33 PM: Nicely done Norse... Congrats to both of you.
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Post by: Rhinoron247 on September 16, 2011, 07:41:09 PM: Great bull, love the story.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 16, 2011, 08:23:00 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on September 16, 2011, 12:59:42 PM
Nice bull.

So, how many brook trout does it take before one grows tired of them?
In my experience, after about 30/hunter, grouse become a real high priority! I'll let Norse speak for himself.
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Post by: mtndew on September 16, 2011, 08:30:49 PM: Good looking bull! :tup:
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Post by: norsepeak on September 16, 2011, 08:44:44 PM: Thanks guys, we had a great time. Heard and saw a lot of nice bulls, caught a lot of trout, I think 10/meal is about enough for me anyway :chuckle:
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Post by: kramer on September 16, 2011, 09:21:37 PM: nice bull . congrats
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Post by: Drake7 on September 16, 2011, 09:45:14 PM: Sweet... :tup: Nice looking bull.
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Post by: Brushbuster on September 16, 2011, 09:56:23 PM: Congrats on your success & great experience! As I get older I more & more appreciate the part where the ponies can get right up to them. :drool:
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Post by: Ridgerunner on September 17, 2011, 07:59:11 AM: Looks like a fun trip and a nice bull.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 17, 2011, 08:07:46 AM: Awesome man .... thanks for showing ... those brookies taste good huh ?
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Post by: puyallupaul on September 17, 2011, 08:15:56 AM: Norsepeak, He'll do nicely. Nice bull, good pics. All around good job.
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Post by: huntitup on September 17, 2011, 08:23:24 AM: GREAT looking bull way to get it done awesome pics too!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2011, 07:54:42 PM: Good deal and a great bull :tup:
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Post by: runamuk on September 17, 2011, 09:41:38 PM: Nice bull........congrats...gorgeous pics....

oh be warned though there are a few who get mad when you state where you killed your ~~bulls~~ elk you been missing out on this stuff :chuckle:
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Post by: norsepeak on September 18, 2011, 12:29:20 PM: Heck, Run, I'll give them the GPS cooridinates if they want....he's dead...that means he is no longer there. All they will find will be a pile of bones.
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Post by: conwaydave on September 18, 2011, 01:33:38 PM: Awesome pics. congratulations! I sent you a PM
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Post by: bam on September 19, 2011, 06:45:13 PM: Hey Norse...Bumped into you guys up there on the trail. I was the solo hunter that was moving up on the bull it turns out you had been following. Felt it was the right thing to back off and let you guys go on in and work him. You had him going good, but sounded like he hung up just out of range. Your one heck of a caller, and really gave him a show! I too had close opportunity at some NICE bulls but was solo and all hung up at around 60 yards. Wound up shooting a 5x next to last evening.
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Post by: gasman on September 19, 2011, 08:43:42 PM: Great job NP :tup:

Wish I could have delivered on that one :bash:
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Post by: norsepeak on September 19, 2011, 08:51:25 PM: Hey thanks Bam, yeah we got close, had one of his cows come down the hill and stop 8 yards behind my shooter, but he just wouldn't come down close enough for a shot. We ended up moving camp over the hill to the west and getting into a couple really nice bulls, but just couldn't get a shot until on the way out...lol. Thanks for letting us finish up chasing him, don't often run into guys with those kind of ethics and respect for other hunters too much anymore. Glad you nailed one.
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Post by: C-Money on September 19, 2011, 10:49:03 PM: Very nice! Great story. Glad the hunter was successful. Those Brookies looked just perfect for a tasy meal! :drool:
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Post by: silverdalesauer on September 19, 2011, 10:54:59 PM: Great pics. Love the fact that you had some time to catch some fish too! :tup:
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Post by: Lunchbox1981 on September 19, 2011, 11:23:17 PM: Nice bull and awesome looking fish. Great job looks like it was a great trip.
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Post by: high country on September 20, 2011, 04:39:35 AM: Did the fish come out of Apple or pear? I have hiked in a few times looking for spikes, but never considered the extra 5 ounces a pole would add.....lol.

Congrats norse, and a tip of the hat to bam.....way to be.
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Post by: ribka on September 20, 2011, 07:50:34 AM: Great job TY. And good shooting too

And Bumping surf and turf . Nice brookies

When I or the wife draw a tag ( some day) will be using your services
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Post by: JBR on September 20, 2011, 07:53:25 AM: Sweet Bull NP! Great country out there. I love all the brook trout in those two lakes. Always take my fly rod when going there, but seems like the bigger ones a bit deeper. Gotta love those wilderness areas!