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Offline RyanR

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Michigan Elk Hunt
« on: December 12, 2013, 09:37:12 pm »
I was lucky enough to draw one of Michigans 200 Elk tags.  My tag allowed me to shoot a cow only.  I hunted the Pigeon River State forest which is a large tract of land about the size of a county with only dirt roads running through it.  They do not allow ATV's or horses.  The place is beautiful.  I took my hunting buddy and my dad along for the fun.  I knew I would probably get my elk because I think the success rate is around 85% and I took the whole season off work.  The season opened this past saturday and I really wanted to get an elk in the first two days.  My buddy had to go back to work on Monday and I really wanted him there to share the experience.  As luck would have it I got my elk early the first afternoon.  What a good time.  Every time I look at pictures from the hunt or think about it I just smile.  In fact for the first few hours after I shot my elk I dont think you could have pryed the smile off my face.  My dad said this was the best hunt he has every been on and I have to agree.  I was just glad I could share it with both of them.  Thats what makes the hunt, sharing the experiences with family and friends.

Offline killir duck

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2013, 10:55:32 pm »
good job, nothin like your first elk!
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Offline bowsandroses

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2013, 11:31:11 pm »
congrats a lot of good meat and material there ;)
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2013, 11:32:11 pm »
That's awesome Ryan!! I've been applying for a michigan elk tag forever. Sounds like it ended well. Congrats, and thanks for sharing. Where abouts in Michigan you live?

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Offline DGF

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2013, 11:39:39 pm »
Awesome job Ryan! I've heard it's the tag of once in 2 lifetimes. I've been putting in for the last 5 or so years and hope to someday be one of the chosen few. Congrats on getting drawn and on the successful hunt.

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Wyoming, MI

Offline Adam

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2013, 11:43:54 pm »
Congratulations!  That sounds like a great time and I'm glad you got to share it with your dad and friend. What caliber did you use? Is that a Remington 700?

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2013, 05:44:48 am »
SWEET - good job Ryan ! Bob
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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2013, 07:15:37 am »
Very cool,lots of meat righ there. :)
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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2013, 07:31:24 am »
Yummy! Good job Ryan. And dad was with you, that's the best part.
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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2013, 08:02:14 am »
Congrats Ryan...good times right there  :)

Offline RyanR

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2013, 08:17:41 am »
tatoo dave-I live near Muskegon

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Offline Blackcoyote

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2013, 09:29:59 am »
Awesome job Ryan, yup i've been putting in for years too....nothing like taking an elk in your home state! 

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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2013, 09:43:23 am »
Congrats, elk meat is great!
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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2013, 09:56:30 am »
SWEET ACTION Ryan!! Great Job! I don't get to hunt w/ my Dad enough. He killed one deer and he was done. He is/was mostly a duck hunter. Again, GREAT Work!! dpg

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Re: Michigan Elk Hunt
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2013, 10:13:26 am »
Good for you and your dad Ryan!!!
That's an excellent picture.

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