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Getting her out.
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It took 17 years of applying for a tag to get drawn. 155yds 30-06 150 grn bullet. Took two steps and went down. Approx 4 years old,650 lbs.
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Nice. A friend at home here drew a bull tag and killed a giant with his bow 5-6 years ago. I applied for many years but haven’t in the past 4-5.
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That is one cool use for those blue drums. Congrats on the elk meat.
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Congrats, that retrieval is awesome.
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Horse and sled....That's just cheating!!! LOL Congrats!
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I forgot to post the ring I had made with one of the Ivorys. If you look close you will see an elk head on the side of the ring.
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Congrats oldtimr1 , lots of GREAT EATING there!
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Congratulations! Nice work there.
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I forgot to post the ring I had made with one of the Ivorys. If you look close you will see an elk head on the side of the ring.
What happened to the actual ivory?? I have a bunch, and none look like that.
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I forgot to post the ring I had made with one of the Ivorys. If you look close you will see an elk head on the side of the ring.
What happened to the actual ivory?? I have a bunch, and none look like that.
Looks like a cow ivory to me.
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I can't help what yours look like, that is an Ivory from my elk, granted it is a cow elk, although the photo would have told you that.
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Well done oldtimr. Nice use of the ivory too.
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Fine job on the hunt, recovery, and the ring. I still have some ivories saved…wouldn’t want to make another ring, would ya? Either way, congrats!😎
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No, I still have one Ivory left. One ring is enough for me. My grandson will get the other Ivory
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Excellent! I think I have 19 points. I keep trying for a bull only, though.
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I always apply for either sex. I don't have room in my house for the antlers or a head mount, ceilings are too low. I did have the hide tanned hair on and had a cloth backing put on it.
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Just thought they looked odd
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