Sure a lot of words for one lost elk.
I have lost two elk in a lot of years of hunting. One I know why. The other I could never figure out. Three of us hunted all day for her. I went back several times to check for crows,etc, circling. Never did find her, but I know she was dead. 50 yard shot, blood coming out both sides.Looked like a good double lunger. She stood there 4-5 minute until bull she had been with came running back past and she took off with him, never to be seen again.
You try to make sure things don't happen, but they do. I felt bad, but sure didn't punch my tag because of it. I think I have only shot two elk past 200 yards, and less than 100 is the norm. Not saying anything bad about those that do, I just don't. Probably I'm not capable of it any more either.
I think this thread needs to be put to bed
