azcouesfanatic Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Well this year has been very good to my dad. I put him in for the Valles Caldera raffle tag and wouldn't you know it he drew it. There is only 2-3 non-resident tags out of 15 total permits and 2 of those tags go to non-residents who apply with a guide. What is even funnier about it, is he had no idea I put him in. He calls me and says I just got an email that said I drew a bull tag on the Valles Caldera. At first I thought it was a joke. We headed over to NM last Thursday and we were able to scout that evening. The Valles Caldera is an amazing elk sanctuary and there are lots of elk. The first day we got into several good bulls but nothing would give us a shot. On the second morning we hiked way back into a spot where we could hear the bulls screaming. When we got close there were 8-10 bulls going crazy. The first bull that showed himself was a 300 class 6pt but he busted us. We continued working into the bugles and we had another 300 class bull at 75 yards. We were both pinned down waiting for something to happen. I looked down to my left and this 5pt was coming on a string. My dad could not see him until he stepped out at 10 yards. As the bull turned broadside my dad drew and the bull spooked. A couple cow calls and he stopped at 15 yards and my dad made a perfect shot. We watched the bull go down. This was my dads 28th elk with a bow. Dad could of held out a little longer but he also has an Arizona tag in his pocket. Enjoy Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Congrats to your Dad. The smiles say it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Wow, 28 with a bow is amazing! You 2 are pretty dangerous when it comes to this archery stuff!! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted September 19, 2011 saWEEEEET! Your paps sure has a way of puting them bulls in the dirt. Congrats to you on the lope and your wifey on the muley also, saw your pics at spotsmans. God Bless! Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw789 Report post Posted September 22, 2011 That's really cool and congrats to you and your dad. Cole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Outstanding #28, Congrats to your pops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman Report post Posted September 22, 2011 There is nothing better than being able to spend some time out in the woods with the person that passed that passion down to you. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
