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Offline bigbore40

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Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« on: October 07, 2020, 11:09:45 AM »
My boy was able to get it done on the morning of day 2 on a awesome western WA muzzleloader roosevelt bull.

After the dust has settled from breaking the bull down , the pack out , and getting it hung up. Things are really starting to sink in on just how amazing this adventure was with my oldest son.

First off, the experience alone was indescribable. Watching my son get himself ready and into position immediately after hearing the first snap of branches as the elk came our way through the timber to investigate my cow calls .

 Knowing that he had his heart set on harvesting a bull even though I told him multiple times to take a cow if you have a clean opportunity.  To then see him watch 2 cows come down through the timber as he patiently waits to see the bull.  As the 3rd elk appears through the timber i hear Hunter quietly say "its a bull" and then immediately takes aim. I then let out a final cow call to stop the bull in what I hope was within Hunters shooting lane through the dense timber and within a few seconds I hear the 50 cal light off.

I think about what a life changing event this was for the both of us and definitely his rite of passage as an elk hunter . I think about how much of a life milestone it is to harvest a roosevelt bull . Knowing many that never have after years of pursuit.

I think about the commendation we give towards a kids first steps, 1st tooth, 1st day of school, etc. And look at today's younger helpless generation and think that almost everyone can accomplish such simple milestones, but few can find success in the elk woods. Such an amazing adventure and honestly the proudest moment i have experience as a father and a hunter.
« Last Edit: October 07, 2020, 12:43:33 PM by bigbore40 »

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2020, 11:17:43 AM »
Awesome!!!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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I wonder how many people will touch their nose to their screen trying to read this...

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2020, 11:22:49 AM »
My boy was able to get it done on the morning of day 2 on a awesome western WA muzzleloader roosevelt bull.

After the dust has settled from breaking the bull down , the pack out , and getting it hung up. Things are really starting to sink in on just how amazing this adventure was with my oldest son.

First off, the experience alone was indescribable. Watching my son get himself ready and into position immediately after hearing the first snap of branches as the elk came our way through the timber to investigate my cow calls .

 Knowing that he had his heart set on harvesting a bull even though I told him multiple times to take a cow if you have a clean opportunity.  To then see him watch 2 cows come down through the timber as he patiently waits to see the bull.  As the 3rd elk appears through the timber i hear Hunter quietly say "its a bull" and then immediately takes aim. I then let out a final cow call to stop the bull in what I hope was within Hunters shooting lane through the dense timber and within a few seconds I hear the 50 cal light off.

I think about what a life changing event this was for the both of us and definitely his rite of passage as an elk hunter . I think about how much of a life milestone it is to harvest a roosevelt bull . Knowing many that never have after years of pursuit.

I think about the commendation we give towards a kids first steps, 1st tooth, 1st day of school, etc. And look at today's younger helpless generation and think that almost everyone can accomplish such simple milestones, but few can find success in the elk woods. Such an amazing adventure and honestly the proudest moment i have experience as a father and a hunter.

I have felt this exact same way when my daughter and two sons harvested their first deer. 

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2020, 11:23:32 AM »
Very cool, way to make things happen.  :tup:

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2020, 11:34:32 AM »
Unfortunately I cannot upload pics

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2020, 12:18:08 PM »
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« Last Edit: October 07, 2020, 01:01:34 PM by trophyhunt »
“In common with”..... not so much!!

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2020, 12:18:48 PM »
great story by the way, way to put it into words! congrats!
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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2020, 12:25:40 PM »
 :yeah: Great story.  You put into words what so many of us parents feel.

Screen shot your pic and then you should be able to upload.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2020, 12:31:33 PM »
 :tup:

Awesome.  Even more awesome with pics!

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2020, 12:37:26 PM »
:yeah: Great story.  You put into words what so many of us parents feel.

Thanks screenshots worked

Screen shot your pic and then you should be able to upload.

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2020, 12:37:35 PM »
C'mon post the pics! Some of us can't read! :chuckle:

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2020, 12:39:08 PM »
Pics are up

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2020, 12:39:35 PM »
Congrats and great write up!  Definitely captured my thoughts with my sons firsts.

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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2020, 12:43:08 PM »
That's a beautiful elk.  Glad the screenshot trick worked.

Thanks for posting.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: Son's western WA roosevelt muzzleloader bull
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2020, 12:47:13 PM »
Cool bull! I love those shots with the ferns and moss and the dark antlers! Never gets old! Great job to him!

 


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