2017 - First Ever Bull Elk

[BDAJ]

After putting on 10 miles Monday, and deciding to pass on the bull I was after, I had a few thoughts entering my mind...would I see another bull better than him? The answer was YES! This old warrior was harvested yesterday afternoon, and I couldn't be happier. Both front quarters were lost due to bad injuries from battle, and he only had a handful of teeth left. I doubt he would have survived the winter. He was so banged up in fact, that I was able to approach him within 100 yds before taking my shot. A huge thanks to my father and hunting buddies for all thier help yesterday and making my first elk a memorable one. Now to mend my wounds and get ready for Antelope next week!

This hunt is dedicated to the memory of Terry Granberg. He was my fathers longest standing hunting partner, my first boss, a true outdoorsman, and a great man. I am pretty sure he had a hand in this hunt yesterday. RIP T

[Zip]

Awesome day for you guys.. Thanks for sharing, he looks pretty big from here, good job on the hunt and happy to hear you had an assist from above...
Zip:)

[The moose]

congratulations on the awesome bull. What do you mean both front quarters were lost from battle injuries? He go septic or something?

[1bowhunter12]

That’s a fantastic bull... congrats ... You’ll never forget that hunt ,.yah those girls can sure wear you out and get you in trouble lol

[el sparko]

Awesome bull! it seems the great hunting Gods did you both a favor! you will very likely never forget a bull like this one, and meat grinders do not discriminate.

[BDAJ]

congratulations on the awesome bull. What do you mean both front quarters were lost from battle injuries? He go septic or something?

When we started to skin him we noticed some wounds on both front legs. The infection ran into his lower front and part of his lower rib cage on one side. Tons of infection that we had to remove. Not a terrible loss of meat, but the majority of one shoulder and parts of the other. He could barely stay standing even before I pulled the trigger.

[kujoseto]

He's rather large. Nice specimen. Too bad about the injuries but as already mentioned that's win-win for you both

[KyleSS]

What a great experience and congrats on one heck of a bull!!!!

[Stinky Buffalo]

Oh wow! Nice bull!

I'm sure he's thankful you brought him in from the cold. :wave: Well done!

[DJS]

Awesome bull!

[Okotokian]

Your first bull? Jeez, no easing into it for you, eh? I hate you.

I'm kidding. I'm just envious. good for you! :)

[Sooner]

Wicked Bull. Congrats

[Roebag]

Well Done

[JohninAB]

Nice bull. Congrats!

[Don K]

Very nice bull!

[Hawkhills]

Wow.Just Wow.Fantastic critter.Thanks for posting

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[Slicktricker]

Very nice!! Congrats

[BDAJ]

Your first bull? Jeez, no easing into it for you, eh? I hate you.

I'm kidding. I'm just envious. good for you! :)

Hahaha, Thanks Oko.

[HappyHunter9]

Congrats. And great photos. what an old battleaxe!

[sns2]

beauty job!!!

[Smokinyotes]

Great bull well done.

[hayseed]

Nicely done man!! Wicked old timer. :)

[Pixel Shooter]

No where but down from here. Awesome and thanks for sharing

[SSTL]

Awesome looking bull - nice rack!

[300magman]

Great bull!! Congrats!

[kmacisaac]

A wall hanger on the first go!....A tip of the hat too you Sir!

[bowhunter9841]

I sure hope my first elk looks like that! Unfortunate that you lost so much meat, but what a beauty old bull!! Congratulations on an amazing hunt! Love it when hard work pays off!!

[ex811]

YIKES!!!!
What a Beast. Congrats X 100
Good on you that you shared this 'old bull' with your Dad and his hunting buddy,...I'm sure a well earned tear was shed. Makes it even more memorable.

[The Spruce]

Great Bull, those prairie backdrops in Elk photos will never look right! Nothing like connecting on an old warrior.

Spruce

[mindoutside]

That looks incredible!

[bigchili29]

Nice Bull Blake!!

[Twisted Canuck]

Congratulations, that is a fantastic bull! Did you get it in the 300 area (just looking at pictures, sort of looks that way to me....)?

[saskwhitey]

Nice Bull. Looks more like a prairie bull with the lighter antlers. Bulls in300 are usually fairly dark antlers. Looks like 108 or 102, a prairie zone

[bmyers3883]

Wow! Congrats! Great trophy and awesome story!

[Camdec]

Nice Elk! Awesome first and last field photos

[roper1]

Well done. Beauty pics. Thanks for sharing!

[reddeerhunter]

Stellar man.

[Zuludog]

Congrats!!

[BDAJ]

Congratulations, that is a fantastic bull! Did you get it in the 300 area (just looking at pictures, sort of looks that way to me....)?

Thanks for the kind words TC. He was taken in 102.

[BDAJ]

Nice Bull. Looks more like a prairie bull with the lighter antlers. Bulls in300 are usually fairly dark antlers. Looks like 108 or 102, a prairie zone

You are correct SW, He was taken in 102.

[kropsbone]

Awsome first bull, you southern boys. Lots of big ones this year

[Howard Hutchinson]

Incredible guys!! Big son of a gun!!

[1Heavyhitr]

Chew chew chew chew....and chew chew... lol
Great Bull.

[Canadasnowman]

Terrific share! Isn't hunting Bull elk awesome! Wish I could do it every year.

[no-regard]

Beauty bull Blake! Hope you're doing good, it's been a long time. Too bad about T as well. Good luck with your speed goat, you must have burned a pile of priority this year! Cheers.

[Wiz]

Beautiful! All around great end

[BDAJ]

Beauty bull Blake! Hope you're doing good, it's been a long time. Too bad about T as well. Good luck with your speed goat, you must have burned a pile of priority this year! Cheers.

Kelly my man! Hows things? As far as the priority, I was only a 10 for my speed goat! It's a shame though, they gave out 262 trophy tags for 102/118!! It was way too busy down there yesterday. Heading backdown later this week. Hopefully find a decent one. Take care pal and thanks for the kind words!

[no-regard]

Kelly my man! Hows things? As far as the priority, I was only a 10 for my speed goat! It's a shame though, they gave out 262 trophy tags for 102/118!! It was way too busy down there yesterday. Heading backdown later this week. Hopefully find a decent one. Take care pal and thanks for the kind words!

I'm doing good. Good luck down there, I've heard it's busy. I got a pic tonight of a friend with an absolute beauty. Shoot straight.