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An old high school friend of mine named Tom O. has a very enterprising 19 year old daughter who loves to hunt. She will even go on solo hunts into the extremely rugged Crazy mountains to hunt mule deer. When the deer are bagged, she drags them out all by herself--a real feat for a 19 year old gal. Recently, Diane told me that she really wanted to bag her very first elk. After thinking about this, i decided to call one of my former construction co-workers, Chylo L. Chylo is in great condition, and is also a very skilled individual--no matter what the task. I gave him a call, asking him if he would help Diane bag her first elk, and the reply was a resounding yes! We decided they would hunt the rugged forest land behind our piece of property that sits just below the Wedge in the Madison range. Leaving at around 3 am, they hiked in approximately 4 1/2 miles, with about 3500 foot elevation gain over the distance, over some steep, rough terrain. A number of wolves were seen during the trek in (i've seen them in that country quite often), and Diane thought that seeing the wolves was a real bonus. Adventuresome hunters.... Here is a shot of the country they were hiking into--for the chance to bag her first elk: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/joyce_57/ElkHunting2014-1.jpg) Several hours into the hunt, they came upon a few elk comfortably bedded down. While watching the bull through her scope, he suddenly stood up--offering a textbook, perfectly broadside shot. Her 30/06 crashed and the bull crumpled--finished. The shot was about 125 yards... Here is a photo of a very happy hunter and her first elk: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h344/joyce_57/ElkHunting2014-4.jpg) The hunting adventure lasted late into the night, as the bull came out the hard way--by backpacking out over steep terrain to the sled down below. Real determination here. Chylo and Diane went back the next day, taking Chylo's brother Caleb, and another friend, to finish packing out the critter... Chylo and his two brothers are headed back into this country in a few days to hopefully bag another elk--and if so, for another "suffer-fest"... Meanwhile, Diane is headed to Tennessee for some serious balboa dancing. It's great to see young folks hunting, and when it's going after them the hard way--on foot-- far up into lung searing, primitive/pristine country, it's mighty fine medicine indeed....
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however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end.
the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...
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That is an adventure she will remember forever......
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congrats! That elk was EARNED!
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Great story and pics. Congrats to all
Thanks for posting it Hi Vel
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Congrats to the young lady! Super cool all around!
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Yep. It's great to see young people getting involved in the sport and to see them with the determination to earn their kill.
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Coolest girl ever!! Congrats on a great hunt and elk!!
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I've always been different with one foot over the line.....
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Meanwhile, Diane is headed to Tennessee for some serious balboa dancing. Great story, and I bet she wears dance partners out pretty quick!
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Very cool.... I think Diane needs a boyfriend....
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Very cool.... I think Diane needs a boyfriend....
Tanner HAHA.. Definitely a girl that is a asset to TN. Congrats and welcome home Diane.
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Very cool to see young people enjoy a sport that I couldn't wait to come of age to do on my own.
Congratulations to Diane!! And the fellas that helped a young hunter get her elk!
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That is rare for a girl to make such a close shot. I've found that these guys that brag about their 1000 yard groups can't hold a candle to most wives that have shot elk at over 35 miles sometimes, from the living room...
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Thanks for the story. Congratulations to all.
Nice elk, and with a 30-06.
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Congrats to Diane and all those you gave her an assist! Well done. Very cool.... I think Diane needs a boyfriend....
Tanner Well played... 
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Job well done and love the story.
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Congrats to the young lady!
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Great story, thanks for sharing and congrats to the young lady.
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Got a 20-year-old son in Murfreesboro needs to meet her; great young lady and huntress!
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Wow what an amazing story and generous team! That young lady is hard-freakin-core! That is incredible thanks so much for sharing such a great story!
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Thanks for sharing, congrats to her.
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Congratulations to her!
Good read. Thanks for posting.
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That is rare for a girl to make such a close shot. I've found that these guys that brag about their 1000 yard groups can't hold a candle to most wives that have shot elk at over 35 miles sometimes, from the living room...
I can remember as a kid my mom and a few other wives leaving elk camp to go to town to get there elk tags.
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Congrats on a really nice bull! I'm an old guy who likes reading about the successes of passionate young hunters. Thanks for sharing the story and pics.
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Love to hear first time stories of young hunters. Congrats to the young lady and all involved!
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