Large Game Pics - Deer, Moose, Bear...
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- Location
- Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Got my archery elk on my 9th year wedding anniversary. It was a fun few days in the bush. Got to hear tons of elk vocalizations and had bulls screaming at me. I saw this guy at first light through some for and snuck I'm closer. My leica rangefinder doesn't seem to work well in the fog as I could not get a range psst 25 yards I guessed the elk at 50 yards and held center of the chest. He must have been a bit further than that as my first arrow hit lower in the armpit but above brisket. He went about 80 yards and layed down. I followed him quicker than I typically would since I was unsure of where I hit. He stood up from his bed and a nailed him center lungs with another arrow at 20 yards and that was that. Now on to moose!
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freddyfour
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
Crazy looking rack he's got there, a lot going on.
bluegrizz77
CGN Regular
- Location
- Fort Mcmurray T9K2K7
I've finally had an epic year this time around, and feel totally blessed.
My first ever elk, on year two of elk hunting, and a moose. Both solo hunts as well. One week apart, and about 1500kms.
Ruger #1, 450 BM with a 290 gr solid copper tip.
My first ever elk, on year two of elk hunting, and a moose. Both solo hunts as well. One week apart, and about 1500kms.
Ruger #1, 450 BM with a 290 gr solid copper tip.
First Pronghorn. Took me over thirty years to get the tag. Never had any luck when the draw was random. Then built up a level 10 priority and the system zeroed me out. The company in Alabama that was handling the priority system could see that I was not drawn but could not reset my priority, so I started all over from zero with a 13 year wait.
Covered a huge territory in several days of spotting before the season opener. Got on this guy on day two of the season but the group he was with was squirrelly. The terrain and wind were in our favour but three coyotes kept bumping the does. We trailed the herd over several kilometres on foot but never had a chance for a shot. Got on the same group the next morning and had to press flat at 06:40AM as the does were silhouetted on a ridge at 600 metres and we were in the open just as the light was coming up. We had to stay small for a few hours, prone behind some sage, my buddy on the spotting scope, and the rifle in my shoulder. We would catch a glimpse of the horns and ears through the sage but no chance for a shot, then they bedded for a snooze. Spent four hours with a rock pushing into my crotch and barrel cactus in my knee, only able to see two of the does and three coyotes. The day started to warm up fast and my buddy was worried about rattlers coming out as we were in the right location. Part of me wanted to start shooting coyotes as I was expecting a repeat of the previous day. Around 10:45AM, my buck popped up on a rise in the ground as he chased one of the coyotes and I lined up for a 620 metre shot. Before I could squeeze off, the buck went into low ground again. For the next few minutes we would only catch a few hints of the animals through the brush. Thankfully the does started to move straight towards us so we waited patiently. All the prep for a long range shot and reading the wind but at 11:05AM, I squeezed off my shot at a mere 91 metres and no wind. Lots of pics, a celebratory sip of some Bowmore 21, and all the work caping and boning. Amazingly the two complete hinds, front shoulders, back straps, and neck stew all fit into that small pack with the cape and skull lashed on the outside. A long hike back to the truck followed by an amazing camp meal and an even better bottle of whiskey for my buddy for being the guide. This was a hunt of a lifetime for me.
Covered a huge territory in several days of spotting before the season opener. Got on this guy on day two of the season but the group he was with was squirrelly. The terrain and wind were in our favour but three coyotes kept bumping the does. We trailed the herd over several kilometres on foot but never had a chance for a shot. Got on the same group the next morning and had to press flat at 06:40AM as the does were silhouetted on a ridge at 600 metres and we were in the open just as the light was coming up. We had to stay small for a few hours, prone behind some sage, my buddy on the spotting scope, and the rifle in my shoulder. We would catch a glimpse of the horns and ears through the sage but no chance for a shot, then they bedded for a snooze. Spent four hours with a rock pushing into my crotch and barrel cactus in my knee, only able to see two of the does and three coyotes. The day started to warm up fast and my buddy was worried about rattlers coming out as we were in the right location. Part of me wanted to start shooting coyotes as I was expecting a repeat of the previous day. Around 10:45AM, my buck popped up on a rise in the ground as he chased one of the coyotes and I lined up for a 620 metre shot. Before I could squeeze off, the buck went into low ground again. For the next few minutes we would only catch a few hints of the animals through the brush. Thankfully the does started to move straight towards us so we waited patiently. All the prep for a long range shot and reading the wind but at 11:05AM, I squeezed off my shot at a mere 91 metres and no wind. Lots of pics, a celebratory sip of some Bowmore 21, and all the work caping and boning. Amazingly the two complete hinds, front shoulders, back straps, and neck stew all fit into that small pack with the cape and skull lashed on the outside. A long hike back to the truck followed by an amazing camp meal and an even better bottle of whiskey for my buddy for being the guide. This was a hunt of a lifetime for me.
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- Location
- Kitscoty Alberta
Well finally decided to shoot, 375 Ruger m-77 , 250 gr sierra game king , hand loads ,225 yds, 1 shot, thumper dropped him.
Decent whitetail , guess at 66 I can still getter done by my self lol.
Even got him loaded on the truck myself with my quad winches
Decent whitetail , guess at 66 I can still getter done by my self lol.
Even got him loaded on the truck myself with my quad winches
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Here is a little Sitka blacktail I whacked last week. Shot him at 15 feet or so. Very close. He had maybe 1/2” of antler sticking above the hide. They are very plentiful on the charlottes, now it’s called Haida gwaii. One of my favourite places to go. I’m my humble opinion, they are the best venison on the planet.
, alot of years waiting for this guy. Single 12ga 3" Remington accutip from a browning gold fusion with a vortex razor 3moa.
