2010 elk down

[Juicy]

Went out hunitng this last satruday with a friend of mine and did a little river boat hunt for some elk. Had an idea of where they were crossing and came up with a good plan of action just in case a big guy wanted to show his face. Long story short he showed himself we a few coaxing cow calls and bugles and the rest is history. Good plan, good hunt, good company and a good elk.

Not to sure if I should do a shoulder mount or just a european mount. I have a nice six on the wall and think he would compliment him even more. Let me know you're thoughts.
Thanks

[Rackmastr]

Great looking bull!! I would LOVE to do a river hunt for bears, moose, or elk one day. Always been high up on my list.

As for the shoulder mount, he's a cool looking elk for sure. How big is your other elk on the wall? He would definatly look good as either...

[ABwapiti]

Very nice looking bull sure looks heavy congrats.

[echo]

Nice Elk!

[Juicy]

I am really not to sure how big the first one is I have never had him scored. One of the royals was broken off the first one and the royals are pretty sweet on this one so I was thinking what the heck but haven't decided yet. its kind of got a cool seventh point that kind of drops down which i think adds some pretty cool character.

[bonecollector10]

I would mount em if i had the money, no doubt!

[buckmarkgearguy]

Awesome bull , shoulder mount for sure!

[matathonman]

Nice bull. As far as mounting it would look good either way you decide. If you think you have enough room for a few elk mounts then giver. If you think you can do better then hold off and just do a euro.
Must have been a bit of a struggle getting him in the boat hey, just the two of you.

[Juicy]

Yea it was a bit of a heav ho if you know what I mean. Alot of grunting and pulling, never thought those darn thins could still way that much halfed.

[Rocks]

Drop dead gorgeous looking elk, I like it. That is a cool seventh point, congrats on a great bull!

[Rather Be Hunting]

GREAT looking elk:sHa_shakeshout:
Well done.

[TreeGuy]

May your steaks, like your username be Juicy! :D

Great bull. Love the mass. Sounds like a heck of a trip. Congrats and thanks for posting.

[ducky_hunter]

nice elk. wat to go. cool way of getting a elk

[pdfish]

Great lookin' elk!! We're already planning next years' trip on the boat for elk and moose. We would've done it this year too, except I got drawn for my bull in the Blackfoot. Did you pull to shore before you shot or did you do it from the river?

[Walleyes]

Love the mass on this bull really nice.. That looks like it would be a fun way to go..

Good job..

[YoungBuck]

im not big on elk euro mounts. The section of bone that attaches the antlers to the skull is alot longer then on moose and deer so it looks kind of funny in my opinion. Always a fan of the shoulder mount on elk though.

[Payne 17]

Sweet bull man i would mount him for sure.I love beening able to look at my nice animals every day iam sure your would turn out great congrats.

[shorthair ptr.]

Beauty!

[Scottie]

Awesome Bull, congrates.

~Scottie

[pottymouth]

Nice work, congrats. That river boating sure looks like a fun deal, always wanted to try it.

[Stop Staring at my Rack]

Great bull! Looks like an aewsome hunt! Congratulations!

[Rockymtnx]

Congrats on a great looking elk boys!
Thanks for sharing with us.

[goober]

Looks good man!!! Congrats!!

[alpineguy]

Beautiful bull elk. Way to go!!!

[Juicy]

Great lookin' elk!! We're already planning next years' trip on the boat for elk and moose. We would've done it this year too, except I got drawn for my bull in the Blackfoot. Did you pull to shore before you shot or did you do it from the river?

We actually had an idea of where abouts they were going to cross so we had the boat pulled over to an island and walked through to the other side. so we weren't even in the boat when we made the shot.

[westren]

Sweet bull ,really even ,good weight,and with that 7th point, if you can afford and have a place to put him and a,wife that agrees.....Go for it as a shoulder.....

[lv2hunt]

I think i've seen this guy before. That seventh looks familiar. :thinking-006:

[SugarCreek]

Congrats on a great looking bull.......Marco

[270wsm]

Wow, nice elk! must have been quite the task loading him in the bow.
That looks like a big river, is that the Athabasca? or maybe the peace?

[Springer]

Conrats on a Beauty Bull Elk !! Heres an idea. Cape him out ,do it in a Euro for now and if you decide to mount him later pull your cape out of the freezer and take him to the taxi. As you know they take up lots of room ,but you can never have to many mounts :)

[Juicy]

Wow, nice elk! must have been quite the task loading him in the bow.
That looks like a big river, is that the Athabasca? or maybe the peace?

Yea it was a real chore pulling him up in that darn boat. We had all morning to get it done so we just took our time and enjoyed it. The Athebasca river was pretty high this year so a guy could follow the chanels and get up and down stream. Hoping to maybe get in another run before the water get's to low if it hasent already.

[ehensel@xplornet.com]

Wondering what time of year ? Did you have a general tag or draw ? I'm planning a trip right now but looks like general tag for elk on the Athabasca doesn't open till November. I have the right jet boat but it could be cool or cold.

[TAK Precision]

Back from the dead!

[ElmerPhud]

Apologies, I'm confused. Did you say you got the Elk this last Saturday (Sept 12th) on the Athabasca?
I can't seem to find a valid open season along the Athabasca (Draw or General) for Elk until the 17th. Am I misreading the Reg's?

[coxy95]

This thread and the elk shot in it, are from 2010