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So I am in a connudrum #17607936 09/16/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	I got elk coming into the neighbors field outta BLM. I don’t have, and won’t get permission on that land. The thermals make the scent game usually in their favor. I can shoot cows with a rifle, but I wanna try to thump da bull………he is very nice. He was at 80 yards last night during legal hours but I had no calls with me ( first day home bad attitude) Didn’t think I would see elk yadda yadda etc. Should I try to call him across the fence on my land, I got two decoys…… or set up above them I got one lame mule , and two that are half broke. So thumping it closer to the tractor is a fat boys dream! What say U? Thanks Last edited by Angus1895; 09/16/22. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

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Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17608414 09/16/22
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 830 Denton, TX Billy_Goat Campfire Regular
Billy_Goat Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 830 Denton, TX	I dont have a recommendation, but yours...... are first world problems. good luck to you. First teach a child to love God, second teach him to love family, third teach him to fish and hunt and by the time he is in his teens no dope dealer under the sun can teach him anything. Cotton Cordell

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17608454 09/16/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	I had a gaggle of em watch me scurry up my tree 🌲 this morning. It was too dark to tell. Couldn’t call any in. At daylight there was just cattle and deer about. Bottom line…….. I need 2 get to mule skinning. Last edited by Angus1895; 09/16/22. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17609867 09/16/22
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,218 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger
alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,218 West Slope of Colorado	It’s earlyish in the season, and if he’s with cows I would definitely be trying to cow call him outta the neighbors field. Your decoy should add to your chances…… Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17610364 09/16/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	He didn’t come down to nite. Thinking about tethering a mule or two tomorrow. Gotta break dem donkeys any hoo. Last edited by Angus1895; 09/16/22. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

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Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17665489 10/04/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	Update! Went after them with my 300 savage model T I only got to 400 yards Too far 4 me! I found a lone satellite bull to dink with archery…….it was a no go. Awful hot. Sighted in my model 88 284 with NP 150 s Woke up late this morning to bugling in the fields next to the house. Them buggers was back! Took the E bike to public land above the hay. 300 yard shot. Free hand Hit her in the sweet spot……..she must’ve dropped like a sack o potatoes 🥔. ( this being Idaho) I thought I missed! Following the herd I had the bull challenge me. Couldn’t convince my self to shoot again at them. Walking back to the binoculars I left by the fence I found her. She was laying 30 paces or so from them. The mules are in better shape than expected! Now Montana! Attached Images FF077613-2A36-4E8C-BD75-F16AB472B401.jpeg (11 KB, 396 downloads) A2F95816-4A85-4632-9C12-F6F12FD0482C.jpeg (12.65 KB, 381 downloads) Last edited by Angus1895; 10/04/22. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17666507 10/05/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	Here she is with 30 minutes more light. More bloated …..alfalfa gorged rumen. The hat marks where binoculars were left. Attached Images 7D71EC53-44F6-4CDC-8929-4B13730B363B.jpeg (7.97 KB, 341 downloads) Last edited by Angus1895; 10/05/22. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17666516 10/05/22
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,495 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,495 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by Angus1895 I got elk coming into the neighbors field outta BLM. I don’t have, and won’t get permission on that land. The thermals make the scent game usually in their favor. I can shoot cows with a rifle, but I wanna try to thump da bull………he is very nice. He was at 80 yards last night during legal hours but I had no calls with me ( first day home bad attitude) Didn’t think I would see elk yadda yadda etc. Should I try to call him across the fence on my land, I got two decoys…… or set up above them I got one lame mule , and two that are half broke. So thumping it closer to the tractor is a fat boys dream! What say U? Thanks I say you need to learn how to post pictures. Those postage stamps you added don’t show a #&@%# thing..

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17667164 10/05/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	Roger that! "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17667173 10/05/22
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,495 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,495 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by Angus1895 Roger that! Try IMGUR, it isn't too hard, even I figured it out. Pictures make a big difference in telling a story...

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Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17667199 10/05/22
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by Angus1895 Update! Went after them with my 300 savage model T I only got to 400 yards Too far 4 me! I found a lone satellite bull to dink with archery…….it was a no go. Awful hot. Sighted in my model 88 284 with NP 150 s Woke up late this morning to bugling in the fields next to the house. Them buggers was back! Took the E bike to public land above the hay. 300 yard shot. Free hand Hit her in the sweet spot……..she must’ve dropped like a sack o potatoes 🥔. ( this being Idaho) I thought I missed! Following the herd I had the bull challenge me. Couldn’t convince my self to shoot again at them. Walking back to the binoculars I left by the fence I found her. She was laying 30 paces or so from them. The mules are in better shape than expected! Now Montana! Nice work. 👊🏻 You wouldn’t be interested in sellin that flatty wouldja? Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17668853 10/05/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	No sir been in the family since 1960. But Thanks "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17681502 10/09/22
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Appreciate the reply, looks like a peach👊🏻 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: So I am in a connudrum Angus1895 #17691403 10/12/22
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,739 Idaho	Thanks "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: So I am in a connudrum shrapnel #17691650 10/12/22
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Angus1895 I got elk coming into the neighbors field outta BLM. I don’t have, and won’t get permission on that land. The thermals make the scent game usually in their favor. I can shoot cows with a rifle, but I wanna try to thump da bull………he is very nice. He was at 80 yards last night during legal hours but I had no calls with me ( first day home bad attitude) Didn’t think I would see elk yadda yadda etc. Should I try to call him across the fence on my land, I got two decoys…… or set up above them I got one lame mule , and two that are half broke. So thumping it closer to the tractor is a fat boys dream! What say U? Thanks I say you need to learn how to post pictures. Those postage stamps you added don’t show a #&@%# thing.. Ha ha.. Been getting on my nerves lately as well... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: So I am in a connudrum shrapnel #17691653 10/12/22
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Angus1895 Roger that! Try IMGUR, it isn't too hard, even I figured it out. Pictures make a big difference in telling a story... That's for damn sure. +++^^^^ Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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