Yup, unless you are of extreme luck, it isn't often your truck and the elk you hope to harvest are going to be in close proximity but wishing is always fun, right? I guess that is what they make packs, game carts, horses, chainsaw winches, and extra buddies for?
I have to admit the last few years, especially since my brother and I have both had heart problems, I have passed up on a couple elk I could have gotten to and easily taken but for the pack out up and down the canyon between us would probably have done us both in. So we sat and watched them feed for a couple hours content in the knowledge we could have gotten them if we wanted to, but let them grow up a little. Either way, you need to be prepared to not only shoot long range if necessary but to pack long range also. When the truck is a couple miles or more away that seems to be the tougher decision in my case any more....
Bob
