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I have never shaken that feeling of walking up on a downed elk, taking in the size of it and thinking, "what the hell have I done?"
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Campfire Kahuna
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I have never shaken that feeling of walking up on a downed elk, taking in the size of it and thinking, "what the hell have I done?" Oh, yeah. Done that many times. You look at that very dead lump on the ground, then you consider where you are and how close the nearest wheels can go. Then you say 'Oh, shxt'.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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While difficult at times, DIY Solo hunts are so rewarding. The sense of accomplishment in overcoming unfamiliar country, harsh weather and the silent emptiness of being alone adds something that is hard to describe. One of the most rewarding hunts of my life... ![[Linked Image]](http://i68.tinypic.com/20o1tz.jpg)
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Campfire Ranger
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Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog
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Thanks Beav.
Not the biggest, but one of the most memorable.
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The older I get, the less fun it is packing one out on my own.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/Fz15nFXS/IMG-1337.jpg) Oh what the hell is one more trip?...;) This buck was only 1/4 mile from where I killed the bull. Is that your 220 Swift?
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Campfire Ranger
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Great thread. I love hunting solo, though I haven't killed an elk while doing so. Some day soon, I hope!
Thank you, everybody, for the inspiration.
"For joy of knowing what may not be known we take the golden road to Samarkand."
James Elroy Flecker
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