[Roady]

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I love this picture for some reason. I’d probably print it and have it on a wall somewhere.

 

[DogZilla15]

MM: Yea, pretty lame of me. Just driving today, Giving kids feet a break.

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Feeling really optimistic. In campground. Speaking with a crew that is pulling out tomorrow. I ran Into them last weekend. They’ve been seeing a significant number of elk with some nice 6x6s. Tmrw is going to be fun. I’m holding out for a nice one

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

We’re looking at ~70-80 elk. They’re still coming up the draws from the pivots so I expect more will follow. Several bulls but the biggest is a small 6. The 6 and a 5x5 just had a battle royale in front of us. The 6x6 won. Lots of screaming.
And they’re all on private at the moment

 

[Reel fortunate]

We’re looking at ~70-80 elk. They’re still coming up the draws from the pivots so I expect more will follow. Several bulls but the biggest is a small 6. The 6 and a 5x5 just had a battle royale in front of us. The 6x6 one. Lots of screaming.
And they’re all on private at the moment

Good luck! Your going to nail one soon!

 

[StrawberryMTN]

Exciting! The big bulls are usually last!

Always wondered how 80 elk can blend in so well with the trees as the move along a draw hillside.

Hands bloody yet?!

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Exciting! The big bulls are usually last!

Always wondered how 80 elk can blend in so well with the trees as the move along a draw hillside.

Hands bloody yet?!

not yet. We’re going to move spots. No shooters here (at least not today; maybe for later in the week).
Was an awesome morning so far. Saw 10-12 branch antlered bulls. Lots of bugling.

 

[the-next-one]

Was an awesome morning so far. Saw 10-12 branch antlered bulls. Lots of bugling.

Any of them cross onto public ground?

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Any of them cross onto public ground?

We left late morning. There were two guys archery hunting close to the fence. The elk were above them maybe 4-500 yards (as far as I could tell from where I was sitting). The elk bedded but then moved further into the private. Not sure if the archery guys spooked them or something else did. We left after they moved over the ridge.
We saw another bull in a different place later in the morning - but also just inside the property line of private. And a few cows in PM.
I’m back where I was this morning but it’s void of elk at the moment. I’ll be back here in the am.

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

I have a bunch screaming to my east. Not sure if they’re on private or blm. I’m pinned down with a herd coming up the draw towards me - on BLM. Not sure if he’s a shooter yet or not.

unfortunately my buddy turned his foot on a rock yesterday and he’s back at camp. Another friend showing up this (unless I get done this morning).

 

[NPhunter]

Sounds like your having a good time. I’d imagine the elk winded the archery guys after the thermals switched mid morning. It should get much less crowded after today. You will be the only person with a valid tag until deer season starts.

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Just passed on a “decent” 6x6. Im going to hold out a little longer in the week. We saw a nicer 6x6 yesterday

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

He’s bedded down with 20 cows at the moment.

 

[hfrancek]

Shoot it!

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Shoot it!

A good friend is making the trip over this afternoon from Vancouver. He’s excited to hear and see all the elk I’m seeing. I have all week off. I’ll get another opportunity and hopefully one bigger - there’s bigger ones in here. Maybe I’ll shoot that same bull later this week. Who knows. But not today

 

[MarlinMark]

Thanks to Dogzilla. Nice looking pup.


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[sprigdog]

Thread of the year. Shoot the one that you want.
Regardless, you're having a blast, that is obvious.
Keep the posts coming.

 

[BarbDeep]

What a cool hunt and opportunity. Stay heavy on that trigger, it's likely a once in a lifte time hunt. Once you pull the trigger it's over. You'll know when it's time to shoot!!!

When it is over, have a cold whisky for the iFish Crew!! lol

 

[Mallrdkiller2]

Last night we found a 5x5 with about 15-20 elk. Only glassed him at distance. He just have been in the wallow as he was completely black.
We saw a several deer and a real boomer of a buck.
This morning back to where I’ve been hunting the last few days. Passed on a 5x5. Most of the elk are on private.

 

[motcha]

Last night we found a 5x5 with about 15-20 elk. Only glassed him at distance. He just have been in the wallow as he was completely black.
We saw a several deer and a real boomer of a buck.
This morning back to where I’ve been hunting the last few days. Passed on a 5x5. Most of the elk are on private.

What a great thread and thanks for taking us along! We cannot wait to hear of your adventure and see some more pics. Good Luck and be safe! How big was the buck??