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Old 10-27-2017, 07:14 AM
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Default Solo Elk Hunt!! First elk with a bow

Well, Last Friday after hours and hours in my stand this season I was finally able to connect with my first bow kill! I hadn't missed on an animal, just no chances of shooting. Left work early on the Friday, was in my stand and no more than an hour I called in 3 cows that come in together. 15 yard shot and it was all over. The most exciting hunt I have been on for sure! I saw them coming in from about 80 yards and came on a string to the call. They've been hanging around but never seemed to be there when I was hunting...story of my life. Aha.

Needless to say the freezer is full and the memory will be there forever! Again the most exhilarating hunt I have done. When it all comes together its just awesome. Had to take a field selfie...but then help came to load it up to get some more pictures.

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Old 10-27-2017, 07:19 AM
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Congratulations on a fine animal.
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Old 10-27-2017, 07:31 AM
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Well done! Should be mighty tasty.
What broadhead?
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Old 10-27-2017, 07:35 AM
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Well done! Should be mighty tasty.
What broadhead?
I use Grim Reaper Hades Fixed
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Old 10-27-2017, 08:47 AM
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That's awesome. Congrats
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Old 10-27-2017, 09:05 AM
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Excellent! Congrats.

What were you calling them in with?
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Old 10-27-2017, 09:40 AM
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Ahhhh the smile of a great and successful first elk, glad you got your freezer full, good job on bringing home the meat..thanks for sharing your pictures..
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Old 10-27-2017, 10:17 AM
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Nice looking cow. Looks mighty tasty.
Congrats!
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Old 10-27-2017, 02:33 PM
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Awesome, cow elk steaks can't be beat
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Old 10-27-2017, 03:09 PM
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What a great first bow kill! I've yet to connect on an elk. What call were you using if you don't mind me asking?
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Old 10-27-2017, 03:15 PM
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Congrats on a nice looking elk. Looks like a few good BBQ's there.

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Old 10-27-2017, 04:34 PM
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Congrats love the hades as well
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Old 10-27-2017, 05:43 PM
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Congratulations on a great first kill!
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Old 10-27-2017, 07:30 PM
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I use Grim Reaper Hades Fixed
Good to know. I've considered throwing some on a couple arrows in the quiver. I love the razor tips so far but would like to pack a fixed for yoties and grouse
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Old 10-27-2017, 07:30 PM
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Nice stuff! Congrats!
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Old 10-29-2017, 09:48 PM
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great work, a big elk.
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Old 11-03-2017, 01:20 PM
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Very impressive. I have yet to get one with a bow....been trying a long time.
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Old 11-03-2017, 02:40 PM
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Good show! Exciting stuff
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Old 11-03-2017, 03:21 PM
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What a feeling eh? Nice elk, congratulations
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Old 11-18-2017, 02:38 AM
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Wow, big elk, mate.
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Old 11-18-2017, 03:50 AM
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Good work, gotta feel pretty amazing.
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:15 AM
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Congrats!!!!!
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Old 11-18-2017, 09:29 AM
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Very well done!
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