It took 6 days, but we finally slipped one past the bears and wolves!!

This was in Unit 55 in Wyoming -- after riding 88 miles and hiking another 6-10. And it's not at all an exaggeration to say the wolves killed more elk in that valley in 6 days than we did....

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Awesome, great pics. Congrats

Good Bull....Congrats 😎

That’s simply fantastic. Nicely done.

Dave

Impressed! that’s just awesome. Thanks for sharing

That's just freaking awesome!!! Loved the video!

Originally Posted by UtahLefty

This was in Unit 55 in Wyoming -- after riding 88 miles and hiking another 6-10. And it's not at all an exaggeration to say the wolves killed more elk in that valley in 6 days than we did....

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I've also watched bears lay in wait for moose cows with calves. They are very smart animals, but they are also serious killers of game.

Awesome

None of those bulls in the video were what you wanted? Just curious.

Originally Posted by TimberRunner

None of those bulls in the video were what you wanted? Just curious.

The bulls in the video (there were 12 in total in the 320-330 class) were at 9:00 am on day one of the hunt. We were hoping to find one in the 350 class, which didn't work out mostly due to there being grizzlies and wolves in every drainage.

So I did what I typically do in these situations: pass on a chip shot early only to end up taking one that's nearly identical only further away and after 5 days more work...

Originally Posted by TimberRunner

None of those bulls in the video were what you wanted? Just curious.

No kidding! The bull in the lead was a good one in anybody book!

GREAT pics!

Thanks for posting!

Thats what you call an embarrassment of riches, I believe.

Congrats!

GREAT!

Very cool. Looks like a hell of a good time.

Very nice!!

UtahLefty: Good for you's guy's!
Beautiful country - I need to Hunt Wyoming again a time or two before I cross the big divide!
Thanks for sharing.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Awesome pics! Congrats!

Originally Posted by UtahLefty

Originally Posted by TimberRunner

None of those bulls in the video were what you wanted? Just curious.

The bulls in the video (there were 12 in total in the 320-330 class) were at 9:00 am on day one of the hunt. We were hoping to find one in the 350 class, which didn't work out mostly due to there being grizzlies and wolves in every drainage.

So I did what I typically do in these situations: pass on a chip shot early only to end up taking one that's nearly identical only further away and after 5 days more work...

All's well that ends well. Sounds like it was a grand adventure.

Congrats on the bull and what looked like an excellent hunt! Great pictures and video!

Congratulations.

Neat looking country.

Congrats.

THAT is a great wilderness experience. Congrats

Looks like a lot of beautiful country and a great bull. Congrats.

Dandy in bull in some great looking country with some awesome encounters. Well done.

Great bull

Nice bull and neat pictures...thanks for sharing.

Great photos and video. Thanks for sharing.

Outstanding bull. Beautiful scenery.

Originally Posted by UtahLefty

Originally Posted by TimberRunner

None of those bulls in the video were what you wanted? Just curious.

The bulls in the video (there were 12 in total in the 320-330 class) were at 9:00 am on day one of the hunt. We were hoping to find one in the 350 class, which didn't work out mostly due to there being grizzlies and wolves in every drainage.

So I did what I typically do in these situations: pass on a chip shot early only to end up taking one that's nearly identical only further away and after 5 days more work...

Yes. Been there. Some of the best hunting advice I've ever heard was "Don't pass up an animal on Day 1 that you would be very happy to have in your sights on the last day".

Simply awesome! Congrats!

Originally Posted by Tannhauser

Yes. Been there. Some of the best hunting advice I've ever heard was "Don't pass up an animal on Day 1 that you would be very happy to have in your sights on the last day".

This makes absolutely no sense to me, why would anyone choose to miss out on a week of hunting, and the chance at a true trophy class animal, because you choose to shoot a middle of the road animal an hour into the hunt?
After a week of giving it my all, and a chance for some great eating my standards will have been lowered substantially !

Originally Posted by jimy

This makes absolutely no sense to me, why would anyone choose to miss out on a week of hunting, and the chance at a true trophy class animal, because you choose to shoot a middle of the road animal an hour into the hunt?

I have two answers for that. First, it doesn't have to make sense to you. Second, because the freezer is empty.

jimy, has not hunted elk very much...

Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter

jimy, has not hunted elk very much...

Oh but I have, not as much as some, but way more than others.

But shooting elk has nothing to do with that quote, I won't shoot a small buck or bear on the first day, but I certainly will on the last.
Mature animals are my goals, as are most hunters, shooting spikes and forkhorns are great for kids or young hunters, just not for people that have the time and opertunity to spend time afield, does and cows eat just fine if meat is your only reason for shooting something.
Just killing something to end my hunt has never been a goal of mine, I charish every moment that I get to spend "hunting " .

Each to his own.. If I get a chance to take my game the first day, I am thankful.. The hunt is not over, now I have time to enjoy with no pressure to get with it.. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I like it..

Originally Posted by jimy

..... does and cows eat just fine if meat is your only reason for shooting something.

Not if your tag says "antlered" on it.

Originally Posted by smokepole

Originally Posted by jimy

..... does and cows eat just fine if meat is your only reason for shooting something.

Not if your tag says "antlered" on it.

Don't you have boogers to eat ?

Wow , the might hunter has spoken... You must eat a lot of boogers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look real close to the grizzly. I've never got to experience something like that myself. Nervous?

Originally Posted by jimy

Originally Posted by smokepole

Originally Posted by jimy

..... does and cows eat just fine if meat is your only reason for shooting something.

Not if your tag says "antlered" on it.

Don't you have boogers to eat ?

No, but at least I know how to spell Jimmy.

Originally Posted by smokepole

Originally Posted by jimy

This makes absolutely no sense to me, why would anyone choose to miss out on a week of hunting, and the chance at a true trophy class animal, because you choose to shoot a middle of the road animal an hour into the hunt?

I have two answers for that. First, it doesn't have to make sense to you....

Only need one. Too funny.

Awesome photos of what sounds like a great hunt UTLefty.

Great Report - Congrats

A wonderful hunt and presentation, congratulations on a great adventure. Two beautiful bulls. Hopefully when you left there, fewer wolves occupied the area.

Should have got a wolf tag while your at it. Congrats on the bull!

Congrats on a fine bull !

I probably would have dropped one in the vid the first day...

Yes...that's a big fat healthy looking bear

The bear pic does it for me. Who’s the hunter? Awesome footage and congratulations!

congrats .great pictures and thanks for posting them,Pete53

Originally Posted by UtahLefty

This was in Unit 55 in Wyoming -- after riding 88 miles and hiking another 6-10. And it's not at all an exaggeration to say the wolves killed more elk in that valley in 6 days than we did....

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Great photos! What camera/lens was used?

Great hunt Lefty

This hunt was a year ago and Lefty stepped away from here back in June.

Originally Posted by UtahLefty

I've been around long enough to remember a time when the membership here would not have cheered the sight of the U.S military firing on unarmed U.S citizens , on church property no less, peacefully exercising a constitutional right.

We have lost our way on what it means to be a citizen of a democracy, much less what it should mean to be an American.

Given the amount of time I used to spend here, I am saddened by what the fire has become.

I know you probably won't be able to keep yourself from the usual STFU stuff but please try not to. I was a respected member here once.

I've said my peace and I will not be back.

thank you,

matt

Really cool pics! Brings back memories! Love hunting in the snow, just not too much snow!