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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: mtndew on October 30, 2011, 02:44:54 PM

Title: Manastash Toad
Post by: mtndew on October 30, 2011, 02:44:54 PM: I told myself that I would go big or go home empty with my Observatory any bull tag. Had a lot of good info given to me by other members of this site about the Umtanum. But that was just back up info in case my honey hole for the past 21 years didn't pan out. Didn't see a live elk for the first 5 days of my hunt. Helped elkcane's friend get his 4x5 bull out of a ravine on Tuesday. Then on Saturday morning with the all the general elk hunters hitting the woods, things started to look up. Saw a couple cows cross a ridge above me, the first elk I had seen in six days! Then about 20 minutes later, heard some rocks rolling, and out comes this great bull at 200 yards. He was still trotting when the 165 grain accubond from my 300 WSM went through both lungs. He ran about ten yards, and stopped broadside. The second bullet took out his heart. He walked about 3 more yards and rolled down the hill out of sight. Could hardly believe my eyes when I walked up on him.An 8x7 bull,with incredible mass! Big thanks to Jeff, Vance, Ben and Steve for helping me get that monster off the mountain! What a great hunt! Now I get to go back and help my son fill his cow tag!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 30, 2011, 02:53:43 PM: That is a dandy bull :tup:
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Post by: Mulieman on October 30, 2011, 02:56:43 PM: NICE BULL!!! :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Huntbear on October 30, 2011, 02:57:54 PM: Congrats on an awesome bull! What did he green score?
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Post by: AlpineMuley on October 30, 2011, 03:00:42 PM: Congrats on a very nice Bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :tup:
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Post by: mtndew on October 30, 2011, 03:01:04 PM: Have not put a tape on him. just got home and taking care nof the meat. Maybe later tonight.
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Post by: SuperDave on October 30, 2011, 03:09:56 PM: Nice bull, congratulations!
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Post by: RB on October 30, 2011, 03:16:34 PM: Nice Bull :tup:
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Post by: hunterdan on October 30, 2011, 03:25:42 PM: Sweet animal. Congrats.
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Post by: runamuk on October 30, 2011, 03:30:01 PM: Congrats that is a sweet bull......
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Post by: TheHunt on October 30, 2011, 03:30:40 PM: That was a dandy bull for sure. Congrats on a good one.
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Post by: jamesjett on October 30, 2011, 03:48:00 PM: Congrats on a fine bull!!! :tup:
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Post by: SniperDanWA on October 30, 2011, 04:31:08 PM: Sweet, I was over there the last three days. I just brought my son home and I'm headed back. Saw one 6x a 3x and a couple spikes taken out. Guys are hittin it hard. While I've seen lots of track, no visible spies for me yet.
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Post by: Fullabull on October 30, 2011, 04:32:55 PM: Very nice bull there :) Congrats!!! :tup:
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Post by: SkookumHntr on October 30, 2011, 04:35:55 PM: Very nice Bull!! :tup:
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Post by: norsepeak on October 30, 2011, 05:05:32 PM: Congrats, great bull! Did you happen to notice a scab or slight wound to his left front leg? I had a muzzleloader client nic a huge 7x8 that looks exactly like yours, just curious if it's the same bull. Either way, congrats.
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Post by: mtndew on October 30, 2011, 06:00:08 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on October 30, 2011, 05:05:32 PM
Congrats, great bull! Did you happen to notice a scab or slight wound to his left front leg? I had a muzzleloader client nic a huge 7x8 that looks exactly like yours, just curious if it's the same bull. Either way, congrats.
Norse, didn't notice a wound, but then again I wasn't looking for one.
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Post by: C-Money on October 30, 2011, 06:47:55 PM: Great bull! Way to stay after them! :tup:
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Post by: mtndew on October 30, 2011, 07:28:07 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on October 30, 2011, 02:57:54 PM
Congrats on an awesome bull! What did he green score?
Just did a quick measure, came up with right around 350 points. I will definitely be getting this guy measured officially after the 60 day drying period.
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Post by: longashes on October 31, 2011, 06:30:08 AM: You got him! ... Congrats :tup:
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Post by: JColony on October 31, 2011, 06:48:14 AM: Nice work mtndew!!
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Post by: ribka on October 31, 2011, 07:08:22 AM: Great bull there
Congrats
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 31, 2011, 07:19:02 AM: Thats a stud right there, good job.
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Post by: HUNT on October 31, 2011, 07:42:50 AM: What a great bull! Congrats to you!
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Post by: Killmore on October 31, 2011, 08:09:12 AM: Nice Bull, Were you camped up the road from gnat flat's (3330) ?
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Post by: Huntboy on October 31, 2011, 08:23:30 AM: Nice bull.
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Post by: woodswalker on October 31, 2011, 08:38:12 AM: Mighty nice that.
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Post by: blacktailer on October 31, 2011, 08:43:35 AM: Wow, what a Toad!!! Congrats on making the most of your tag..
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Post by: Machias on October 31, 2011, 09:10:29 AM: Wow what a great looking bull, congrats!!!
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Post by: mtndew on October 31, 2011, 11:43:43 AM: Quote from: Killmore on October 31, 2011, 08:09:12 AM
Nice Bull, Were you camped up the road from gnat flat's (3330) ?
Yep. Big camp on the left. Going back tomorrow to help my son fill his cow tag.
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Post by: MADMAX on October 31, 2011, 11:46:51 AM: Congratulations
That is one fine looking elk !
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Post by: mtndew on October 31, 2011, 01:05:52 PM: Thanks everyone. A couple more shots from camp. I trimmed all the bloodshot meat & fat, and still ended up with 400 lbs of hanging meat at the butchers! :rockin:
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 31, 2011, 01:16:28 PM: Way bcool bull. :tup:
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Post by: gunnarnewt on October 31, 2011, 01:27:35 PM: very nice bull! congrats. :tup:
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Post by: jrebel on October 31, 2011, 01:42:21 PM: Unbelievable bull....Congrats.
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Post by: bucklucky on October 31, 2011, 01:42:35 PM: Dandy, congrats
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Post by: stickbuck on October 31, 2011, 03:21:27 PM: That is a toad for sure. Congrats on a great hunt. I love that unit!!
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Post by: 400out on October 31, 2011, 03:24:12 PM: :yike: :yike: :yike: and again :yike: Congrats on a trophy of a lifetime :tup:
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Post by: Buckmark on October 31, 2011, 03:38:06 PM: Very nice... :tup:
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Post by: longknife on October 31, 2011, 03:58:51 PM: Congrats!
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Post by: hunterofelk on October 31, 2011, 04:50:44 PM: I was hoping to pick up his sheds this spring. Bulls in that range of country seem to favor an extra point with the royal.
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Post by: kramer on October 31, 2011, 08:51:51 PM: awsome bull
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Post by: h2ofowlr on October 31, 2011, 09:21:58 PM: Wow, very nice bull. Great job.