Redman Report post Posted September 7, 2006 This is the elk I was fortunate enough to take in CO. It was my third day hunting and I had been getting into the elk on a sporadic basis. I was walking along and saw two bulls one 6x7 and this 4x5 after a 40 yds stalk, I was running out of cover. I was hoping to get a shot at the 6x7 but with a cow 20 yds from me, I was pinned. When the smaller bull stepped out, I took a shot. All I heard was WACK sounded like I hit the tree and the bull took three steps and moved behind a tree. While trying to get another shot, they heard spooked and ran off. I was sure I missed because of the sound, but went to check the site and found foaming blood. Went back to camp and got my cousin and we began tracking (without his help I would of not found the bull)....(and would still be packing him out) a long night made short we found him and got him completely out 24 hours after the shot. I would like to stress the importance of checking the shot site. The 100 grain wac em broadhead went through him like a hot knife in butter. Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Great job.. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt4horns Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Good job and thanks for sharing with us . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Congradulations!! nice looking bull, any more pics? Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Congrats on the fine bull Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scout4u Report post Posted September 7, 2006 sounds like u had a blast..congrats on a beautiful bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron G. Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Congratulations and thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Here are some more pictures. I wish they would of came out better. one more one more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Real nice bull. Looks like you were up in the aspens? Nothing like some colorado ALTITUDE to get your heart going- Lot's of hoofin it ! Doug AzP&Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Redbeard, That looks like a yummy shot to me. I would guess thats about oh 300 lbs of good eating right there. It dosent get any better then that. Congrats.,, and enjoy a couple of those elk steaks for me. Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted September 8, 2006 Real nice bull. Looks like you were up in the aspens? Nothing like some colorado ALTITUDE to get your heart going- Lot's of hoofin it ! Doug AzP&Y Yes, the terrain in CO is very challenging, were he lays is about 10000 ft., luckily I am in pretty good shape. Aspens on side and spruce on other side of the canyon, seems to be the common theme on the mountains. I put in well over 8 miles getting the shot, going back to camp to get my frame pack and lantern, then returning to camp to get more propane so I could track, going back to get my bow to finally finish him, then the pack out...... 24 hours total, 12 of it was tracking.... (it rains almost every night so I couldn't wait) Absolutely grueling. I would say Colorado offers great elk hunting, this was my second trip in two years (last year killed a cow) and truly enjoy it. There is PLENTY of area to hunt that is what a hunter wants to make of it. There is a crowd, but as in AZ the crowd dissipates the further you travel up the mountain. I plan to make this trip next year unless I get drawn in AZ. Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
