Successful Hunt Son's first Elk

[Brian77]

This hunt was planned for over a year. Since my son was under 18 at the time of applying for tags, it was less expensive for him to go along. We planned and refined and adjusted the packs and knife list for months. I will let the pics show the rest... enjoy!

Packing... excitement is off the charts!

westward bound! Mountains in view !

Uh OH! Traffic jamb in town!

almost through

another one on the way to camp!

Finally here!

unpacking. wow this can be a lot if stuff to carry

Now to get set up for hiking and scouting the next couple days...

 

[Brian77]

Scouting was a 3 day adventure prior to season open. Walked approx. 8 - 12 miles a day from 7000 - 10,500 elevation.

first day we saw this rainbow and enjoyed the view

Ran into the pair of moose at about 60 yards

Its blurry because of lighting and phone... But this bull was a good one. Probably 50 inches at least.

Back to camp for some R and R

and cast iron cooking!

chicken tonight! No elk in the cooler yet! Season opens tomorrow! (This was last week)

Setting up spike camp...

Found this lucky horseshoe on a tree!

this was frozen water mist from this plant

 

[Brian77]

Shot's over the ridge! Did he get one? My answer.... I saw several minutes later. Bull down! And what a bull. Sun is just coming up, working it's way down the mountain side. It is so beautiful out there. Words do not describe. What an experience for a young man. His first elk ever. The bull was headed up to the timber to get out of the sun. It was still unseasonable warm.

Then the work to cut it up and try to pack it out of the burn to the trail. That was brutal. No pics of cut up due to inexperience and bloody hands...

The tenderloins for supper!

Cutting up the heart...

End of a long day of packing... Time to meditate on all our blessings. We live in a great land, and are very fortunate to be bale to experience nature this way.

 

[Brian77]

Here are some great views and fun stuff...

needed a walking stick.

collecting pine sap

break time

collecting fire starter

Only knife in cabin before we arrived with!

elk rub

Sheep free range

The goal and reason for all this... Success in the field. And he said it would have been a success if no animal was taken. Just the experience and the sights and the knowledge gained would be a success all by itself...

If you are going, take a Becker... shoot... take at least 2. I wish we had a 16, and a 12 at least along with the 15. Next time I know to bring more!

Good luck and be careful.

 

[ralphtt]

Nice job and thanks for sharing. Looks like the BK15 earned its keep! :thumbup:

 

[The Warrior]

Awesome thread man. Congrats to your son. :thumbup:

This horse is probably thinking that it's glad it don't have antlers.

 

[Xr6x]

Look's like a GREAT time ! One that you and your son will never forget . Good job thanks for sharing .

 

[Brian77]

I meant to ask... Did anyone else do good this fall? Are there other stories from hunters? I would love to hear about your trip.

 

[trailbum]

Way to go.
Thanks for sharing.
I really like the outdoor threads.

 

[Ethan Becker]

What a grand time you two had....... Thank you for taking me along...... The smile on your son's face says it all...... Please extend my heartiest congratulations on a job well done!..... May it be the first of many........

All best....

Ethan

 

[TPVT]

amazing. thanks for sharing. and congrats.

 

[Don W]

What a great time! Memories for your family. Thanks for sharing. Very cool pictures.

 

[Gassy]

Brilliant, great wilderness pics, thanks for sharing.

 

[TheMadIndian]

Great memories right there, congrats and thanks for sharing!

 

[Pilot1]

Great trip, and great pics! Thanks. Maybe I missed this, but where did you go? Colorado?

 

[Brian77]

Yes it was Colorado and yes the memories are the best part.

 

[dresnor]

Awesome post man! I too love seeing outdoorsy posts.

Jeremy

 

[Aikiguy]

Great pics Brian; thanks for sharing. Congrats on a successful hunt!

 

[Ferahgo]

Very neat pictures, man! Good job on the hunt.

 

[cold one]

Awesome pics, looks like you all had a great time and made some great memories!

Congrats to your son on getting a nice bull and thanks for sharing, I love seeing pics of Colorado.