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Great bull and story. Congratulations.
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Very nice bull, Brad! Congrats! I'm sure you'll be hunting more of these ol' boys before you're done.
Saw an old bull like yours only once, about 5 years ago when I scouting for my 75 year old Dad. We hunt in the mountains above 10,000ft elevation, so mountain hunting is all we know. Anyways, a week before the season I saw a bull at about 100 yds that looked very similar to your bull, maybe a bit bigger in antler length, but maybe not as much mass. However, his coat was almost completely white, except for his mane. Had a hard time getting out of this bed and his bugle sounded like a mule braying. I was back there on opening day with my Dad, hoping to find that bull since I knew he couldn't possibly make it much longer. Never did find him. I'd like to think he had a good ending, but I doubt it. By the way, that was my Dad's last elk hunt and he ended up getting a 5 point bull, which he was happy with. I'd bet you'll still be after it at 75! Good luck.
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Nice work...Always have enjoyed your Elk success stories of doing it the hard way...Sincere congrats!!!!
laissez les bons temps rouler
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In all my years hunting and watching elk I've never seen a bull in such bad shape. Might submit a sample for CWD assay. Nice mass going up those beams and tines.
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Beautiful old bull there Brad, no doubt you still "got it".
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congratulations nice old bull, like your caliber choice
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I was above him and he had no idea I was there.
That's excting! Congrats on keeping in shape and taking a great old bull.
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great story to read , neat horns on that old bull ,Congrats !
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Friend Brad, I'm glad you had a good day on the Hill.
I'm really glad you got past Covid. I had my turn Last December, it put me in the Hospital for three days. It also took me about two months to get over it.
You are looking great for your age, that's a blessing. I hope you had a great birthday.
Those bugs can do a really good job of cleaning up a skull. I'm sure you'll be pleased.
I hope your bull was/is great table fare. I'm sure you know how cook up some elk meat for the table.
Nice to see your .308 is still getting it done. I've really gotten hooked on shooting that round. It works great and doesn't beat you up at the bench. I'll be 65 in January. Not caring much for hard recoiling rifles any longer.
Wishing you all the best, I hope your health continues to be good for you.
Blessings your way.
Take care.
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Congrats, enjoyed the story
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Well done Brad. That ol’ bull didn’t know it, but how much easier to go this way than laying immobile for two or three days while dying, or have wolves pull you down and begin tearing from the back to the front. Or a grizzly, or just die too tired in chest deep snow..
Dying “naturally” is seldom a peaceful affair for the old warriors. No hospice. Getting older grants you that empathy I guess.
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Hello Brad,
Very well done, Sir!
To me there are no better Red Deer, Elk in this case, trophy than a really old one finished at the end of a very azardous life...a life of a SURVIVOR!!!! NONE BETTER! Congrats!!!
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Very nice Brad! Thank you for sharing your hunt for that old bull.
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