Elk hunting Sunday it was kind of a practic run in a new area. My hunting partner was supposed to be at my place with horse trailer at 6:30. My elk area is only about 10 minutes down the road so we left late. Finally shows up at 8:15 with locks a friend put all over the trailer..no key. Bust out the bolt cutters and finally get loaded by 8:30. Unload and get to the access and unload to find the panhards are missing. I have 550 cord in my pack so let's go!
His his horses have been pigging out in my pasture and not worked all summer. See where this is going?
Horses are a pain all the way up but about 12 miles and 2500ft later we tie the horse to glass. Walked about a mile seeing nothing but I decide to go up a little hill for a last look. Sure enough I see a dozen elk bedded down about 1,000y. Back off make a sneak and come over a little nub at 90y from the main group. Well there were about 25 total with 6 bulls and one nice one at 40y. Never knew I was there until I picked out the largest cow and sent her to heaven.
i just wish I had my 357Herret, 38-55, 45-70 or .375H&H with me instead of my .300WBY!
The terrain and weekend told me long shots...and I get a 90y gimme. But it was still a blast. Quartered and strapped it all down then walked out leaded my mare. Here is my mug with the cow. About 400lbs meat with femurs still in must have been around 700lbs. Nice when you get time to pick and choose.
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Originally Posted by C. Latch
