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Started by shortlogger, August 04, 2014, 10:39:47 PM

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justallan1

He guessed probably a 2 year old cow. It wasn't a monster, but it's going to taste great. I don't buy meat, but this elk and a couple deer will be plenty for my girlfriend and myself.

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redprospector

Looks tasty.
Take a picture of the first steak on a plate and post it.  ;)
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petefrom bearswamp

Hunted the National Elk Refuge outside Jackson WY in 2010, saw thousands of Elk, Hundreds of Bison,dozens of sheep a wolf, a few coyotes etc.
The bulls were off limits and came by very close, but the cows were much more wary.
got my cow the last day a very old herd cow so tough you couldn't cut the gravy.
Had bi lateral partial knee replacement in June so no Elk hunting this year but will put in the drawing in WY in Jan.
I guess I am an elkaholic.
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redprospector

Well, my hunt ended last night. I didn't get one.  :(
That's why they call it hunting instead of killing I guess.
I did have a few bulls present themselves for consideration. The largest being last night. He was a 5 x 6, probably score in the 270 range. The land owner is building a trophy ranch, and doesn't want anything smaller than a 300 killed, and since he was kind enough to let me hunt there when I didn't draw out I figured it would be "bad form" to not follow his rules.
It was very enjoyable to be within 20 to 75 yards of so many Elk for several days though.
This "trophy" hunting is pretty new to me.
Oh well, I guess it's on to trying to fill my deer tag on the forest now.  8)
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Magicman

Sometimes just being there and knowing is reward enough.   :)
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redprospector

Quote from: Magicman on September 11, 2014, 02:22:38 PM
Sometimes just being there and knowing is reward enough.   :)

I agree.
But a freezer full of meat is a pretty good reward too.   :D
1996 Timber King B-20 with 14' extension, Morgan Mini Scragg Mill, Fastline Band Scragg Mill (project), 1973 JD 440-b skidder, 2008 Bobcat T-320 with buckets, grapple, auger, Tushogg mulching head, etc., 2006 Fecon FTX-90L with Bull Hog 74SS head, 1994 Vermeer 1250 BC Chipper. A bunch of chainsaws.

rooster 58

Last year, just before I shot my elk on the last evening of my hunt, I was down on myself as I'd never shot an elk. Then, as I looked out over the vast New Mexico landscape, I said to myself" you DanGed fool, many folks would love to be in your boots right now". It calmed me down and the appreciation of just being in such an amazing place reminded me of the reasons why I hunt. And then about 20 minutes later, Mr. Elk showed up ;)

redprospector

Quote from: shortlogger on August 04, 2014, 10:39:47 PM
How many other members are elk hunters ? I am elk crazy its probably my favorite thing to hunt, I'm heading out Aug 28th for Co to chase a screaming bull or two . Just wondering if I should be looking over my shoulder for any fellow forum members ?

Well?
How'd the elk huntin' trip go?
1996 Timber King B-20 with 14' extension, Morgan Mini Scragg Mill, Fastline Band Scragg Mill (project), 1973 JD 440-b skidder, 2008 Bobcat T-320 with buckets, grapple, auger, Tushogg mulching head, etc., 2006 Fecon FTX-90L with Bull Hog 74SS head, 1994 Vermeer 1250 BC Chipper. A bunch of chainsaws.

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