naturegirl Report post Posted July 23, 2015 http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/35520-my-hunt/ As much as I'd like to edit it, I will not. The question was asked "How tough are elk?" My answer is TOUGH! My 2012 bull took my arrow and never even flinched....not even a twitch. I've come quite a ways in 3 years and a very long ways in the last 7 years since I had my eyes planted on a 10x9 MONSTER bull. Now I'm hunting soley for meat. That's a big turn around for me. I almost quit hunting altogether after losing that bull. I missed two spring tags in 2013 choosing to sit out and question why I hunt? I definitely found my answer. I love elk hunting! My 2015 goal is a shot under 20 yds but 30 is a chip shot I've lost 2 animals between 30-40 yards so I'm upping my game and getting closer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 23, 2015 You can do it! Can't wait to see the picture of you with your trophy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Stew Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I agree very tough! And I do not agree with the 13 year old head on shot. I learned that the hard way and it took me two times to figure out that their shoulder blade is like a steel plate and even if you hit the jugular or a vein its not a vital organ... They will plug the wound with fat and keep on rollin with almost no blood to track, that happened after we left him in his bed over night. I Eventually wised up and got a good shot on a smaller bull and after leaving him for a couple hours (Fear of high shot) I tracked blood to a gut pile and bull legs next to a rd..... I was disgusted... however atleast he did not go to waste. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgshooter Report post Posted July 23, 2015 You can do it! Can't wait to see the picture of you with your trophy! She's not in it for the trophy. Can't wait to see the picture of you with your MEAT! . Good luck!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PelaPapas Report post Posted July 23, 2015 My 2015 goal is a shot under 20 yds but 30 is a chip shot I've lost 2 animals between 30-40 yards so I'm upping my game and getting closer. You should have no problem getting within 30 yards. I seen how close you get in your photography. Should be a walk in the park for you! Looking forward to the story/pics. Best of luck to you, be safe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted July 23, 2015 There may only be 6" spikes, but he will be MY trophy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 You can do this Christina. I shot most of my elk under 20yrds and you can to. Good luck on your hunt. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arrowsniper Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Double lung them, and you'll never lose them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted July 28, 2015 Good luck. When you are about to shoot relax you have more time than you think. Also, if you cut the jugular the animal will die very quickly and you will bleed out the meat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
