azdesert rat Report post Posted September 14, 2010 not mutch to brag on but i did finaly draw a tag ang get my first elk with a bow. opening day i sat all day on a water hole well off the beatin path come about 5:30 2 nice bulls started fightin behinde me, the bull on the winning side drove his cows down the hill but not 2 the pond, i turned around and stood up just as the bull and my cow came out and busted me drawing, held for a min-min 1/2 till the bull mooved off and the cow took 2 steps, her vitals not behinde a tree any more i let my arow fly at 40yd's hitting a little high,the rage took out 2 ribs on entry a chunk out of 1 verdabray and another rib on the way out,she went about 80 yrds and fell dead over an old log. we had 2 tags in my camp both filled opening day. spent the rest of the weekend relaxing in camp and doin a lil drinkin with the family and frinds that showed up 4 my hunt if u look at the bottom pic u can c where my facemask ended and the greas paint begins,probaly shoulda wiped it off befor the pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Coues Report post Posted September 14, 2010 AWESOME!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanoHunter Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Congrats! You have much to brag about you are not eating tag soup brother!! Good Job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culpritz Report post Posted September 14, 2010 congrats plenty of meat for ur freezer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Kauffman Report post Posted September 14, 2010 That's a lot to brag about! As most hunters on here will agree with, any animal with a bow is a trophy. Congrats on the sucessful hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atypical Report post Posted September 14, 2010 That's a great accomplishment, congratulations. Sitting quietly and motionless all day is tough, and in the moment to draw and wait, manage the emotional pump and shoot accurately is tough. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mje1 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Great job, cows arent the easiest to kill theyre the sharpest ones the Bulls are love sick. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ FSJ'r Report post Posted September 14, 2010 looks like a lot of good meat, congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 14, 2010 That's a lot to brag about! As most hunters on here will agree with, any animal with a bow is a trophy. Congrats on the sucessful hunt! +1 Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Congrats on such a fine animal. She should be good eating! -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Congratulations on your elk. It's always nice to get your animal right off the bat. I prefer that so I can kick back and help others and playing the part of camp b!%$. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdesert rat Report post Posted September 14, 2010 yea im happy with it it was still a blast and now i dont have 2 worry about fillin the freezer come rifle couse, witch means i can horn hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted September 16, 2010 Looks like some tasty meals are coming your way! Way to go! I've killed a bull, but am 0 for 5 on cows with my bow. That's a great accomplishment for sure. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
