pwrguy Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Great pictures, +1 on what everyone else had to say. It would be a tradgedy for that bull not to be taken cleanly. Congrats for making the right choice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted March 11, 2011 It is never wrong to turn down a shot - you may beat yourself up in your mind for the next day, week, month, year(s) with woulda, coulda, shoulda's but it is better than losing an animal, trophy or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Great videos Craig! Always enjoy them. Great bull, congrats to your wife! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted March 11, 2011 I loved watching both videos, I'm sure glad redemption came your way "fairly" soon. You deserved to be rewarded after showing restraint most could not on the first video. Nice job on a beautiful first bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Beautiful videos!! 100% right call on the big bull on water. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbocardo Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Great Video. Even with a 70lb draw that would have been a tough decision as one is always hoping the elk will come a little closer. In this case the decision was the right one and I respect the decision so no more sleepless nights. Thanks for the video, I am so pumped because this is the first year my wife put in for elk and I am more excited for her. Hope one of us get drawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Today's the Day Report post Posted March 12, 2011 My wife also shoots with a 50 pound draw and she will not shoot beyond 40 yards. It all depends on the hunter and who cares what anyone else thinks. There is nothing worse than shooting an animal and not recovering it. Great decision on your part for not taking the shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 That was some good footage and good judgement on your wife's part. Knowing your limitation is one thing but sticking with it is another when a bull like that is out there. Great job of holding back. My max is 30yrds and only on a broadside no wind situation. Thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted March 13, 2011 That is just awesome. Showing restraint with a bull like that just outside of her comfortable range epitomizes putting ethics above legality. Great video BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
