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Title: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Elkslayer on October 09, 2020, 08:43:11 PM
Caught this big guy sneaking in on me a few weeks ago during archery elk season.
I was sitting in my tree stand and started cow calling right at first light trying to attract one of the several bulls I’d been seeing in the area. After about 20mins of calling off and on I caught movement about 75-80yds out off to my right. At first I thought it was a deer but quickly realized it was a cougar. He was just sitting there looking around for the cow elk I assume.
After a couple minutes he started coming in straight to my stand. When he completely disappeared behind a couple of trees I quickly reached up and grabbed my bow off the hanger. I had ranged several shooting lanes earlier and he was headed straight to one of the 20yd locations. As he got about 30yds out he turned and started quartering away from me and was headed to a small rock outcropping. I had ranged the spot in front of the rock earlier at 30yds. As he went behind a tree I drew back and settled my 40yd pin on him as he was walking out onto the rock. I lip squeaked to get him to stop and released the arrow immediately afterwards. I couldn’t have been a more perfect shot, the arrow caught him right behind the ribs and exited out the inside of the opposite shoulder. Nicked both lungs and took out the top of his heart. He jumped straight up, spun around and was dead within seconds. I expected to see him take off but quickly realized he was laying behind some branches. He only went about 8ft from where the arrow went through him.
Took him to a buddy’s house that has a meat locker and scale and he weighed in at 148lbs.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201010/54f084b629f7c8573123083e3ea64f25.jpg)


 

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Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Axle on October 09, 2020, 08:45:14 PM
Thank you!  :tup:
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Post by: sagerat on October 09, 2020, 08:47:04 PM
Nice lion! Thanks for dropping the hammer on him.
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Post by: jstone on October 09, 2020, 08:48:23 PM
Good for you
With archery equipment
Fantastic
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: MADMAX on October 09, 2020, 08:50:35 PM
 :yeah:
Well done
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Post by: Bango skank on October 09, 2020, 08:54:44 PM
Hell yeah  :tup:
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Post by: MLBowhunting on October 09, 2020, 08:54:57 PM
Sweet
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on October 09, 2020, 08:57:40 PM
 :tup:
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Post by: gee_unit360 on October 09, 2020, 09:02:11 PM
 :tup:
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Post by: cooltimber on October 09, 2020, 09:15:58 PM
 :IBCOOL:
:tup:
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Lucky1 on October 09, 2020, 09:33:51 PM
Awesome! Congrats.
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Post by: redi on October 09, 2020, 09:36:42 PM
Good job. You saved a bunch of deer and elk.
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Post by: bullfever on October 09, 2020, 09:44:24 PM
Amazing. Thank you for doing your part.
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Post by: greenhead_killer on October 09, 2020, 09:54:54 PM
Great cat! He looks pretty big and healthy!
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Post by: hunting4sanity on October 09, 2020, 10:01:05 PM
Congratulations!
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Post by: elkrack on October 09, 2020, 11:23:51 PM
That’s a pretty awesome hunt right there! :tup:
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Dan-o on October 09, 2020, 11:50:29 PM
Awesome hunt.

That's a big cat.      :tup:
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Pinetar on October 10, 2020, 05:30:41 AM
Good for you, Awesome hunt and Congrats!!
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on October 10, 2020, 05:48:53 AM
Thanks way to put him down! Nice shot too man
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Post by: browney5er on October 10, 2020, 06:40:19 AM
Absolutely awesome, bucket list for me.
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Post by: opdinkslayer on October 10, 2020, 07:59:57 AM
 :tup: Good eats & hope ya get a cool mount done with him. That’s a nice cat!
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Post by: Jonathan_S on October 10, 2020, 08:05:58 AM
Excellent job staying composed and killing him!
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Post by: Mfowl on October 10, 2020, 09:05:08 AM
Awesome!  :tup:
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Post by: dreamingbig on October 10, 2020, 09:14:53 AM
Way to be opportunistic! He would make a nice rug.


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Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on October 10, 2020, 09:36:10 AM
Great cat! The people who put the time in get some awesome animals. Over the years you sir have put your time in.
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Bango skank on October 10, 2020, 09:40:14 AM
Question, did he jump the string at all like a whitetail will do?  Ive wondered that, if id need to take that into account if i ever get a shot at a cat while bowhunting deer.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 10, 2020, 10:06:23 AM
Good kitty. Well done.  :tup:
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Post by: scotsman on October 10, 2020, 11:33:02 AM
Good composure, most folks would have been shaking like an aspen leaf in a hurricane. Not me, of course... good job!
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: rainshadow1 on October 10, 2020, 01:38:48 PM
Can I use your story and a pic on my website?

http://rain-shadow.com/cougar_callin_stories.htm

It would go into the accidental call in section.


Outstanding job! Earned trophy, I'd say!
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: lewy on October 10, 2020, 01:49:30 PM
 :tup:
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Post by: silverdalesauer on October 10, 2020, 02:22:07 PM
Nice looking cat right there. Great job!  :tup:
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Elkslayer on October 10, 2020, 03:45:41 PM
Question, did he jump the string at all like a whitetail will do?  Ive wondered that, if id need to take that into account if i ever get a shot at a cat while bowhunting deer.
He didn’t jump the string at all.


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Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Elkslayer on October 10, 2020, 03:46:31 PM
Can I use your story and a pic on my website?

http://rain-shadow.com/cougar_callin_stories.htm

It would go into the accidental call in section.


Outstanding job! Earned trophy, I'd say!
You’re more than welcome to use it Steve.


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Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: ibuyre on October 10, 2020, 05:26:34 PM
Nice looking cat and great job of getting it done, with a bow no less.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on October 10, 2020, 05:57:57 PM
Nice. Great job with archery equipment.
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 10, 2020, 09:08:50 PM
Very cool, congrats!
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Post by: Taco280AI on October 10, 2020, 09:10:04 PM
Good work  :tup:
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Post by: Muleyslyr on October 11, 2020, 07:24:42 PM
Hell yeah, what an awesome experience and bonus trophy right there. :tup:
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 12, 2020, 12:53:43 PM
Congrats, well done, and thank you for sharing the pics and story!
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Post by: Gentrys on October 12, 2020, 01:17:37 PM
congrats and thanks!
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Fatherof4 on October 12, 2020, 02:27:00 PM
Congrats ElkSlayer!
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Post by: goldenhtr on October 12, 2020, 03:31:09 PM
Fantastic :tup:
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 12, 2020, 03:34:11 PM
Nice cat and with your bow. Well done sir, well done.
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Post by: elkoholic1 on October 12, 2020, 07:49:14 PM
 :tup:
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Post by: Harbor_hunter on October 12, 2020, 08:34:44 PM
That's awesome, good work!!
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Post by: geauxtigers on October 30, 2020, 09:23:14 PM
That's awesome!  Congrats and great shot
Title: Re: Elk Killer Down
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 30, 2020, 09:33:59 PM
Awesome!
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