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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: hogsniper on September 27, 2011, 08:54:56 AM

Title: BBD
Post by: hogsniper on September 27, 2011, 08:54:56 AM: Well after one crazy busy year I finally found time to elk hunt. We set out and I was the caller until my buddy got his bull then it was my turn. He had an idea where the elk were and we set off in that direction. Got up on a flat and let a bugle go. Immediately two bulls rip from on top of the flat. Worked our way close and got into position. The elk were screaming back and forth and I could see cows and a couple spikes and then a smaller branch bull. I started raking a tree and let out a few cow calls hoping to get one of the bulls to come in. Right away the elk go NUTS. They just wouldnt commit to coming so we moved closer. While I was gathering my stuff my buddy saw the herd bull and said he was a monster. I was kind of bummed out that I didnt get a glimps at him yet but oh well. We were now in position and I let out a few more cow calls. Off our right side the 4x5 bull comes running right in, one perfect shot from my buddy and the bull tears up the hill towards the rest of the elk. Cows go running everywhere and I can see the tops of the herd bull coming right at me. He thinks the small bull is after his cows and has no idea of what just happened. I drop down and get ready. He is paralleling us right on the other side of a small ridge and is about 45-50 yards. I could see 4 point above but no hair what so ever....I move up and there he is staring right thru me. I stop and he starts walking again slightly towards me but heading for the timber. No time for a range I settle my 40 yard pin and cow call at him....THHHWWAAACCCKKKK..... I just stuck a bull I have dreamed about for years in an over the counter unit. Ill write some more when I get time....Gotta get to class
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Post by: hogsniper on September 27, 2011, 08:57:37 AM: Heres a couple pics....
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Post by: 270Shooter on September 27, 2011, 09:03:09 AM: Who's jealous?
<----------------- this guy
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Post by: jackelope on September 27, 2011, 09:06:17 AM: <------------------ This one too.

Congrats Justin!!
You guys are knocking them dead literally.
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Post by: Fullabull on September 27, 2011, 09:08:12 AM: :yike: It's nice to see that if you are willing to put in the work, you can take a bull as large or larger than those who have permits :chuckle:

Great job!

Fulla
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Post by: MADMAX on September 27, 2011, 09:10:00 AM: holy chit
nice !!!
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Post by: 724wd on September 27, 2011, 09:27:19 AM: WOW! :yike: GREAT bull! :tup:

heath
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Post by: ouchfoss on September 27, 2011, 09:36:54 AM: Looks like it just might barely score 300! :chuckle:
Seriously though, WOW!!!!!!!! That is definetly a wall hanger. Like fullabull said, I think your gonna make alot of permit holders jealous. Congrats!
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Post by: TheFewTheProud on September 27, 2011, 09:51:52 AM: I agree with all. Niiiice
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Post by: cjensen on September 27, 2011, 09:56:48 AM: Dang! Nice freakin bull man! So that's a west side OTC bull?
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Post by: Recurve-Elk on September 27, 2011, 10:02:39 AM: wow! Nice job!
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Post by: kirkl on September 27, 2011, 10:05:05 AM: dandy bull
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Post by: Craig on September 27, 2011, 10:06:30 AM: :tup: nice bull.
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Post by: Biggerhammer on September 27, 2011, 10:08:23 AM: Great bull, good luck finding a substatute for that rush.
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2011, 10:08:32 AM: Great story and bull - thanks for sharing!
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 27, 2011, 10:20:14 AM: Damn dude nice job! Looks like Oregon is working out for ya!!
MS
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Post by: deerslyr on September 27, 2011, 10:52:38 AM: That thing is a toad!
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Post by: huntnphool on September 27, 2011, 11:00:36 AM: Congrats again Justin, hell of a bull. :tup:
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Post by: TheHunt on September 27, 2011, 11:08:43 AM: Geze Hog what to go... Very nice bull congrats
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Post by: Mike O on September 27, 2011, 11:09:10 AM: 7 x 8? Unbelievable! Great job.
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 27, 2011, 11:21:25 AM: :drool:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 27, 2011, 11:32:43 AM: Darn nice bull Justin
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Post by: motcha on September 27, 2011, 11:42:29 AM: Great bull Justin... awesome!! Hope you have more pics!
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Post by: Swag on September 27, 2011, 11:53:13 AM: Very nice! :drool:
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Post by: whacker1 on September 27, 2011, 12:08:10 PM: 2 bulls within minutes of each other? Awesome - sounds like a lot of packing.
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Post by: singleshot12 on September 27, 2011, 12:28:42 PM: Good work :tup:, You always make it happen with a worthy animal.
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Post by: HUNT on September 27, 2011, 12:31:48 PM: Congrats! Thats a heck of bull for over the counter. :tup:
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Post by: singleshot12 on September 27, 2011, 12:48:27 PM: :yeah: but gotta remember it's Oregon not Washington :rolleyes:
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Post by: Elkpiss on September 27, 2011, 12:49:19 PM: Dam nice bull Hogsniper.. Its fun hunting over in that country.. I think were all waiting our lifes to kill a 7x8 like that.. Nice Meat bull!!.. :chuckle: Congrats on your success.. :tup:
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Post by: hogsniper on September 27, 2011, 01:03:56 PM: I work the system a little....im a Washington resident living in Oregon hunting in Idaho! HAHAHA
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 27, 2011, 01:14:23 PM: Awseome!!!
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Post by: 400out on September 27, 2011, 02:51:10 PM: Fantastic bull! Glad you connected! :tup:
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Post by: runamuk on September 27, 2011, 02:53:24 PM: congrats hogs...really nice
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Post by: jstone on September 27, 2011, 03:01:17 PM: :tup:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 27, 2011, 03:05:42 PM: Quote from: hogsniper on September 27, 2011, 01:03:56 PM
I work the system a little....im a Washington resident living in Oregon hunting in Idaho! HAHAHA
Geeeeeeez I guess you do !!! :chuckle: :chuckle: Nice one spanky ! :tup:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 27, 2011, 03:16:45 PM: And he may be better than 350 .... look at those thirds .... :dunno: :tup:
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Post by: SniperDanWA on September 27, 2011, 10:31:43 PM: That would be a darn nice bull, congrats. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Lunchbox1981 on September 27, 2011, 10:38:27 PM: Conrats that is a very nice bull.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 27, 2011, 10:59:06 PM: A dandy bull
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on September 28, 2011, 08:34:05 AM: Congrats on a great bull.
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Post by: Wea300mag on September 28, 2011, 07:53:58 PM: Holy $h#*@ Justin, that is an outstanding bull, CONGRATS. I do have to say I like your pics better with Jenna in them . . . . . .just saying :chuckle:
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Post by: SuperDave on September 28, 2011, 08:12:26 PM: Helluva bull! Congratulations!!
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Post by: dreamunelk on September 28, 2011, 08:19:31 PM: :bow: Nice job! :drool:
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Post by: mikelonsford on September 28, 2011, 09:07:38 PM: AWESOME!!!
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Post by: DUGANDEER on September 29, 2011, 05:21:15 PM: All I can say is wow great bull justin.
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 29, 2011, 08:27:08 PM: Congrats Justin.
About time you posted some pics.
Laughed my a$$ off when Keith told me the story. :tup:
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Post by: 257 Wby Mag on September 29, 2011, 08:45:00 PM: Boy, thats a goodun alright. Congrats..
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Post by: hogsniper on September 30, 2011, 06:23:25 PM: Thanks again guys for all the kind words! I ground a bunch of the meat last night and have a pretty full freezer. Now if I can just put a wolf on the ground my year will be complete!!!
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Post by: bearpaw on September 30, 2011, 06:50:03 PM: sweet bull, congrats.... :tup: