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Yes, the jumping-off point is a place on East Mill Creek Rd (east of the YS River) near Pray, Mt. and then straight east further up into the Custer Gallatin Nat’l Forest only about 25 mi as the crow flies from YS Park.
I've hunted and killed elk in that area George... Brad, as you know it’s a beautiful area and game-rich including wolves and Grizzlys. If there is a thing that saddens me about the West, it’s that every beautiful, desirable spot to live in (including the Paradise Valley), is chopped up by hobbyists. Some with multi-million dollar homes but many with run-down homes-to-shacks with near junk-yard appeal.
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I Hunted from the Paradise Valley south of Livingston and then just a touch east into the mountains at about 6500-7k feet. Over a week my pards and I spotted bighorn sheep, whitetail and mule deer, a wolf, and mountain goats. That’s not to mention elk which were seen almost every day either at dawn or dusk and at various ranges.
My goal was any bull with bon appetit’ in mind. On the second day, a herd moved past us at about a hundred yards with a six-point framed with cows fore and aft. As the bull moved forward between two cedars and the cows separated for a moment allowing a clear view, a 7mm, 140-gr TTSX (a 284 Win, my six-pound mtn rifle) destroyed the spine just above the shoulder. All animals die in their tracks 🙂 but no extra steps were taken here. Despite complete vertebral destruction and the size of the animal (~ 750 lbs) the TTSX exited as has been the case in almost all of my past experiences with this bullet.
I’m very grateful for the opportunity and a safe experience again with a regal bull elk being the bonus.
Good job, but what about dinner at the Rib and Chop house? Shrap, I apologize. That’s on me. I dropped the ball. Would have loved to get together again as with last time with you, John, Eileen, Handwerk, and 30338 and his son. Perhaps next time, Lord-willing. You never know.
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Yes, the jumping-off point is a place on East Mill Creek Rd (east of the YS River) near Pray, Mt. and then straight east further up into the Custer Gallatin Nat’l Forest only about 25 mi as the crow flies from YS Park.
good job on the elk...…….were you guided?...…..bob Yes, Rising Son Outfitters, a three-generation ranching and guiding family that I’ve been with twice now. Remarkable country; exceptional hunters.
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George,
Just talked with Dober, he says next time is a must get-together...
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If there is a thing that saddens me about the West, it’s that every beautiful, desirable spot to live in (including the Paradise Valley), is chopped up by hobbyists. Some with multi-million dollar homes but many with run-down homes-to-shacks with near junk-yard appeal. Indeed. However, it's not that the rest of the country isn't the same, just that in the wide open, sparsely treed West you can see everything! Gallatin County has tried to control growth, and in some parts of the county has limited breaking up large parcels of ground into "ranchettes." Park County has historically been less concerned about growth. Truth of the matter is the more large landowners that put their parcels into conservation easements, the better.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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George,
Just talked with Dober, he says next time is a must get-together...
I would love that. If we get back “there” I’ll do my best to help arrange that. PM sent.
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You’re right of course, but the mountainous west with its picturesque river valleys and meadows seems to appeal to the most people who want to feel some connection to “the wild.” What I hate to see is the chewing up of winter range for elk, deer, etc by a checkerboard of homes, businesses, and so forth; like Estes Park for example. Not to mention the rag-tag junk piles that are fairly ubiquitous in the West..
But that’s what you have with individual freedoms. If there is any upside to European socialism and it’s rules and regulations, it’s that you don’t usually see countryside trash. Still, I wouldn’t trade for anything.
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Nice looking bull, thanks for posting the pic.
What I hate to see is the chewing up of winter range for elk, deer, etc by a checkerboard of homes, businesses, and so forth; like Estes Park for example.
Another reason elk are more difficult to get to/ find. People want to blame the wolves and grizzlies, but fail to admit that development and roads through, in and around elk habitat have had a large impact too. But that’s what you have with individual freedoms. If there is any upside to European socialism and it’s rules and regulations, it’s that you don’t usually see countryside trash. Still, I wouldn’t trade for anything. Germany is a prime example. The forests are meticulously managed and maintained. Still doesn't compare to the gool ol' USA.
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Nice bull and I like the rifle, but the rifle photo is backwards! (I know its a lefty!:))
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Congrats for sure on a nice bull.
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No problem George...
if you put an [img] before the link and an [/img] after the link, they'll appear.
Photobucket did this automatically...
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PS, I know EXACTLY where you shot that bull!
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PS, I know EXACTLY where you shot that bull! Skylines be bad.
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PS, I know EXACTLY where you shot that bull! Skylines be bad. True dat... 
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Good deal. Nice bull!
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Yes, the jumping-off point is a place on East Mill Creek Rd (east of the YS River) near Pray, Mt. and then straight east further up into the Custer Gallatin Nat’l Forest only about 25 mi as the crow flies from YS Park.
I've hunted and killed elk in that area George... Brad, as you know it’s a beautiful area and game-rich including wolves and Grizzlys. If there is a thing that saddens me about the West, it’s that every beautiful, desirable spot to live in (including the Paradise Valley), is chopped up by hobbyists. Some with multi-million dollar homes but many with run-down homes-to-shacks with near junk-yard appeal. Nice bull! Sounds like you had a fun hunt, and overall had the Montana experience. The junk pile in Paradise Valley that always makes me laugh is the collection of broken down trailer houses just outside Chico Hot Springs. It's an utter mess and looks like a bomb went off, but kind of makes me happy to think of all the well to do sorts having to look at it every time they drive by for their spa experience.
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