coues addict Report post Posted October 6, 2005 I finally got my first elk. I have only been lucky enough to draw one other Az. elk tag in the last 14 years. I was only able to hunt the first 2 and 1/2 days and the last 3 and 1/2 days. My wife and I had to take our youngest daughter and all her stuff to college. Man, am I getting old!! He isn`t near as big as Azhuntnut or Brett`s bull but I did the best that I could. I came really close on opening day to getting a shot at a huge bull. I could have stuck a raghorn at 28.5 yards, but I elected to pass on the first day. I saw 2 other big bulls but could not make a shot happen. On the second trip I only saw cows and a small spike and was seriously doubting if I would even get a shot opportunity. I decided to sit water on the next to last day in the evening and this bull came in around 6.15p.m. and presented a 35yard shot. I shot a little high and spined him, he dropped in his tracks, I was totally shocked and I quickly put another arrow in him, he died pretty Quickly! I was really stoked and I see now what a Rush archery elk hunting is. Man there just isn`t the words. My pics came out really dark so I hope you can see them. He`s not huge but He`s mine and I gotta start somewhere. Rich P.S. I would like to thank my buddy Coues-n-it and my brother in law Mike for all there great help. I don`t think it would have happened without it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Congratulations Rich, that is a fine bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntsmen Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Congrats, he is a glorious animal, way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Great job Rich! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Nice bull! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted October 6, 2005 Way to go Rich! You are the man! God bless you more bro.Take care. Ernesto C Keep the wind in your face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowhuntCoues Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Way to go Rich!!!!! Any critter with a bow is a great task. Good job and congrads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Congratulations Rich, sounds like an awesome hunt and trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Congratulations on your bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tucson John Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Great job Buddy! Any Bull with a bow is a trophy! I'm as proud of my 323 Bull as anything I've ever done. I also spined my Bull, but he did not die so quick. I was so keyed up I put 4 more arrows in him at point blank range because I was scared to death that he would get up and run off. What an adrenilin rush! My huntin partner showed up and told me he was done. I had one more arrow! Enjoy your sucsess! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted October 7, 2005 I like it.he is an awesome bull.I would have done the same thing! mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Congratulations on your trophy Rich. That is a fine looking bull and taken with a bow, I know I would be a lot less humble than you are! Go ahead! Take a bow! You deserve it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizonabowhunter Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Rich, congratulations on your trophy that is a remarkable feat to harvest an animal with a bow!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted October 7, 2005 Seems to me that the 14 years was well worth it! That is a VERY nice bull with archery to boot! Great JOB!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted October 8, 2005 Super trophy, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
