Elk Hunt

Eagleye said:
Well, I spent 4 days in the farm country, and the elk are all somewhere else at this time. Did not hear any bugling, either.
So, I decided to take a break, and return later, after the rut has ended. Full moon and warm weather conspire against
one as well. Hopefully, there will be a better chance later. Truly enjoyed my solitary time, though. :) Dave.
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Happening but quiet and slow, was warned off of our trip to Groundbich last week, hoping it is better later this week.
Thunderhog said:
Guys absolutely everywhere. Who would of thought with the ridiculous price of fuel that every guy and his dog would be out hunting.

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Good luck everyone on your hunt!.....:)
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ripple effect of the northern moose closures mayb?
 
Chased a bull up, down, round n' round but couldn't get him in sight. They sure do like to hang out in some nasty thickets.

I don't think he was fond of my bugling either. Perhaps more practice is needed.
 
I have a an special antlerless elk license. Hoping to go out next weekend. Definitely a freezer-filler, if I come across one. It'll be great to get out there.
 
I just got back from my third elk hunt. One thing that I've had to get used to is that elk won't come out into the open if there's any wind. The first four days were windy. Sometimes with rain added in. I saw great elk sign but no elk in the daylight. Day five I had three cows about 50 yards in front of me in the morning. In the evening 20 elk came out of the woods at 550 yards, 10 minutes before sunset. One bull in the group. Called him in to 140 yards and dropped him.

I'm not sure there's anything quite as sweet in hunting as busting your butt for days with nothing to show, then hearing a bull elk bugle, and then have them come out and come straight at you.
 
Well, no Elk for me this season. However, I headed up into Peace Country to hunt deer on Nov 15.
Shot a 4x3 muley on the first day ☺️ Then added a 3 point whitetail on Saturday.:D Both were in
excellent shape with plenty of internal and external fat....no stink yet, so looking forward to some
excellent steaks/chops/roasts, plus sausage and pepperonies. For those who are curious, they both fell
to my M700 CDL in 270 Winchester, using a 140 Accubond chased by 55 grains of Reloder 17. Shots
were 350 yards and 220 yards. No pics yet, but will add later. Dave.
 
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