I tagged one the first morning. I saw a few small bulls scouting a couple areas but nothing worth shooting. Stan and his pal Brett called and said they were at Roy's camp and i should stop by. We talked a bit about what they were seeing quality wise so I knew what I should look for. This is not the trophy unit that Az has so i wanted to be realistic.
Opening morning Stan and I took off chasing bugles. After passing 4 bulls and getting later in the morning we heard one last herd in the thicker cover. We jogged a good mile to catch them and honed in on the raspy bugle only to find a dink. Then a wimpy bugle off to the side but we checked him out anyway only to find the big bull! Stan said shoot! But i wanted to make sure he was not busted up. We followed and i caught a glimpse of a cow elk in a small lane and put the muzz up to see the bull pop into my sights and let it fly. Stan asked if i just shot him and i said i shot at him but did not see or hear a hit. It was probably only 45 yards. 30 seconds later we heard a crash. I reloaded and we walked to where the bull stood and he was down and death kicking. He only went 30 yards. He is a point but a great one at that.
Stan will post pics soon. I am still out here having a good time. I hiked into the grand canyon yesterday and mountain biked Sedona today. Doing this from a phone so excuse the grammar.
a big thanks to Stan for going with and his pal Brett for helping to pack it out.
Opening morning Stan and I took off chasing bugles. After passing 4 bulls and getting later in the morning we heard one last herd in the thicker cover. We jogged a good mile to catch them and honed in on the raspy bugle only to find a dink. Then a wimpy bugle off to the side but we checked him out anyway only to find the big bull! Stan said shoot! But i wanted to make sure he was not busted up. We followed and i caught a glimpse of a cow elk in a small lane and put the muzz up to see the bull pop into my sights and let it fly. Stan asked if i just shot him and i said i shot at him but did not see or hear a hit. It was probably only 45 yards. 30 seconds later we heard a crash. I reloaded and we walked to where the bull stood and he was down and death kicking. He only went 30 yards. He is a point but a great one at that.
Stan will post pics soon. I am still out here having a good time. I hiked into the grand canyon yesterday and mountain biked Sedona today. Doing this from a phone so excuse the grammar.
a big thanks to Stan for going with and his pal Brett for helping to pack it out.
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