We decided to take my friends elk to town so the processor could get started on it.. Then he would be ready to head home when the hunt was over..

We decided to try and evening hunt for a herd of elk we spotted lying on another mountain.. We would have to cross a steep canyon to close the distance for a good shot..
As we started off, I was walking about 20 steps behind our guide.. We had only gone a quarter mile, when I happened to look to our left.. I couldn't believe it.. A dozen elk were trotting right to us!!! I hissed to the guide, and dropped my pack and set up my rifle.. I really figured the elk would spot us and turn off into the canyon that was only maybe 150 yards away..

But no they slowed to a walk, keeping an eye on us.. They kept gradually moving near our position.. Finally a big cow separated herself from the group and turned broadside about 200 yards. I bolted a round into the .300 and lined up on the shoulder.. I didn't want her getting down into the canyon.. I sent a 200 gr. Accubond on it way about 3050fps.
At the shot she staggered didn't move but didn't fall either.. So I gave her another.. Little reaction.. I was concerned she might get herself moving so I shot twice more.. She really never moved, but as long as an elk stands, I keep shooting.. Finally she dropped in her tracks.. She really never moved, but she wasn't falling.. Kind of shook me up..

We got over to her, got some photos, and loaded her.. That was a job.. She was much older than my buds from that morning. But we were happy to get her.. It has been lots of years since we last hunted together.. Hopefully, there will be many more to come..

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Molon Labe