4A Early Archery Bull

[azslim]

I didn't see that comment pointed at you, just a general observation about how the focus of hunting has changed over the years. Magazines started the deal and hunting shows took it and ran with it, nowadays it seems scores are more important than having an enjoyable hunt and filling the freezer.

[Elkaddict]

I didn't see that comment pointed at you, just a general observation about how the focus of hunting has changed over the years. Magazines started the deal and hunting shows took it and ran with it, nowadays it seems scores are more important than having an enjoyable hunt and filling the freezer.

Well said.

[308Nut]

Amazing what happens when you try to start a friendly conversation. All the sudden you turn into a "huntin fool and trophy hunter" and have a unrealistic attitude. WOW.

 

 

Thats not at all how I meant it and others are right, it was never directed to any one including you. I am sorry if I offended you. Maybe I should have said unrealistic expectations. I just see that overall score has become the most important concideration for many hunters these days regardless of what the buck or bull looks like. All elk and deer are anymore is a number to many hunters and I feel that this is a sad reality born of horn porn magazines. Yes I read trophy hunter and the huntin fool. Yes they feature some awesome animals.

 

Do I enjoy looking at awesome animals in those magazines? Yes. Would I enjoy it more if I was able to get one of those awesome animals? Absolutely. More important than that though is that I can get out there are chase bugles, watch bulls wollow and rut. That is where the good memories are. Too many hunters have lost sight of that. Of course that is my opinion. If you want to tell me to go pound sand for sharing my opinion, I can live with that.

 

Honestly, I hope you harvest a true beast of a bull. More importantly, I hope you have a great time and gain great memories to last a lifetime.

 

If my posts bothers you that much, just ask and I will happily delete them.

[azslim]

One of the guys hunting last season with Travis (Southwest Hunting Adventures) said it best, when asked what he thought the buck would score, Dino answered with "scores are for games" as he nestled in to take the shot. He got a nice buck too.

[Will K]

Point taken. Well said. Good luck to all on their hunts.

 

Will

[CRAZYBUCK]

All I was asking was the quality of bulls I am not after a 400 but if he walks out then its a different story I think harvesting any bull with a bow is a trophy.didn't mean to get this convesation heated thnks for all the aswers though

[DCS]

308 nut,You are right onwith your post,what it comes down to ,is you and the animal.I also love the phrase"horn porn"!!!!

[kaibabkiller]

I have hunted 4a for a few years as well. The biggest bull I've seen might have scored 360.

I hunt 4a for the numbers. Lots of bulls equals lots of opportunities. Last year a friend had the tag and he took a bull that gross scored 318. A great bull for 4a.

4a is canyon country, scout the canyons and you'll find the elk.

[doublelung]

I have hunted 4A for many years and it is a fun unit to hunt....There are some good bulls in there, but the big ones are few and far between...Go up and shoot a great bull, don't get too wrapped up in the score..Here is a picture of my best bull out of 4A..Good luck on your hunt!

 

John

 

[CRAZYBUCK]

Sweet bull thanks for sharing the pic

[Will K]

Nice Bull. Thanks for the pic.

[madx250]

Amazing what happens when you try to start a friendly conversation. All the sudden you turn into a "huntin fool and trophy hunter" and have a unrealistic attitude. WOW.

 

 

Thats not at all how I meant it and others are right, it was never directed to any one including you. I am sorry if I offended you. Maybe I should have said unrealistic expectations. I just see that overall score has become the most important concideration for many hunters these days regardless of what the buck or bull looks like. All elk and deer are anymore is a number to many hunters and I feel that this is a sad reality born of horn porn magazines. Yes I read trophy hunter and the huntin fool. Yes they feature some awesome animals.

 

Do I enjoy looking at awesome animals in those magazines? Yes. Would I enjoy it more if I was able to get one of those awesome animals? Absolutely. More important than that though is that I can get out there are chase bugles, watch bulls wollow and rut. That is where the good memories are. Too many hunters have lost sight of that. Of course that is my opinion. If you want to tell me to go pound sand for sharing my opinion, I can live with that.

 

Honestly, I hope you harvest a true beast of a bull. More importantly, I hope you have a great time and gain great memories to last a lifetime.

 

If my posts bothers you that much, just ask and I will happily delete them.

There is nothing wrong with "antler porn".Its human nature. What's more important is how the game is taken. What bothers me is the guy shootin the 5k 338lapua at game from 1k yrds and comin on here preachin about what is important on a hunt.

[308Nut]

There is nothing wrong with "antler porn".Its human nature. What's more important is how the game is taken. What bothers me is the guy shootin the 5k 338lapua at game from 1k yrds and comin on here preachin about what is important on a hunt.

 

By the way. It is a 3.5K 338 Edge.