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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: Redhand on September 05, 2016, 08:35:39 pm

Title: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 05, 2016, 08:35:39 pm

My 13 year old son and I just got home from elk hunting this weekend.  We was sitting in the blind we made, when we heard this bull elk bugle, he was about 80 yards away at this point.  So I cow called, it seemed like eternity for him to make his way towards us.  As he was coming in he started his way to the back of the blind, instead of the way he was suppose to come.  LOL as to be expected, so I had to slowly make my way out of the blind, as I was clear of the blind he stood 30 yards away just looking.  I softly let out a few more cow calls, he cautiously moved closer, as he was now 15 yards away.  Just a aspen tree and small pine stood between us.  A few more step and I had my shot, I drew and let the arrow fly only to have it deflected by a branch and missed my mark.  My heart sank,  man that was my first opportunity with my primitive gear.  Oh well I had fun with my son, and we will be back again to chase the ever elusive elk.  And hopefully I will be posting pics of the kill.  But for now here a few pics of the set up and elk country.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 05, 2016, 08:36:50 pm

pics

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Lumberman on September 05, 2016, 08:40:40 pm

Beautiful country! Hopefully next time it'll come together and end a little better. Sounds like a great time

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: bradsmith2010 on September 05, 2016, 08:41:17 pm

wow what a great hunt,,  you will get him next time,, congrats on your close encounter

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Griffin027 on September 05, 2016, 08:42:01 pm

Sounds like you had a blast! Next time you will make meat but
You didn't miss out on a good time! Loved the story and also the pics of your setup. That quiver is amazing! Did you make it yourself?

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 05, 2016, 08:48:24 pm

Thanks fellas we sure had a fun weekend.

Griffin  thanks, I did make the quiver.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: mullet on September 05, 2016, 09:11:52 pm

Good set up. Good equipment , wouldn't that have been cool? Ahh, that's why we call it hunting and look at the memories. Congratulations.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: nclonghunter on September 05, 2016, 09:34:34 pm

To commit and make the effort is commendable. Good Luck on your next encounter!!

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Pat B on September 05, 2016, 10:13:19 pm

I love those aspen woods. Reminds me of my two trips to Colorado. Great adventure for you and your son. Better luck next time.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: loon on September 05, 2016, 11:28:45 pm

Wicked arrowhead, nice bow!

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: JoJoDapyro on September 06, 2016, 09:43:29 am

AHHHH, reminds me of trips to my family's cabin. We have a place up on the Red Cloud Loop(Oaks Park). Not too far from where you live.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: cantshoot on September 06, 2016, 09:54:38 am

Awesome photos, good story!

The power of magnetic arrow attracting twigs demonstrated again

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 06, 2016, 11:31:39 pm

Thanks fellas. We will have another chance at it.
 
Pat I love the Aspen tree also. So much so I name my daughter Aspen.

Jojo  I know where red cloud loop is the local archery club usually has a annual shoot up there at iron springs.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: PaulN/KS on September 07, 2016, 02:41:45 pm

Bummer about the arrow deflection. Being that close to the bull must have been pretty exciting to you both. Hope you get another chance soon.
Great looking arrow, bow and quiver. What are the specs on this bow?

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 07, 2016, 05:20:53 pm

Close enough for a shot with the gear you have chosen is, all by itself, a very respectable victory! 

I consider close enough to smell 'em to be a feat!

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 07, 2016, 06:30:44 pm

Thanks guys

Paul   This is the bow I posted a bit ago

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,57167.0.html

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: PaulN/KS on September 07, 2016, 07:54:51 pm

Thanks for the info on the bow Marlen. That's a nice one, don't know how I missed that thread...  ???

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 07, 2016, 08:18:50 pm

Lol Paul it happens.  I took the jute handle wrap off and put smoked buckskin on it.  That smoked buckskin makes a lot more comfortable grip in my opinion.

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: PaulN/KS on September 07, 2016, 08:31:56 pm

Speaking from experience I have to agree about the smoked buckskin grip being more comfortable...  ;)
Oh, and I owe ya some pictures.  :)

Title: Re: 6X6 bull elk (almost made meat)
Post by: Redhand on September 07, 2016, 09:12:32 pm

Quote from: PaulN/KS on September 07, 2016, 08:31:56 pm

Speaking from experience I have to agree about the smoked buckskin grip being more comfortable...  ;)
Oh, and I owe ya some pictures.  :)

Oh cool  I can't wait to see them.