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I have an elk trip planned this year and pictures like this get the juices flowing.

Was that picture taken this year? Should those guys still be in velvet? Or, are they? In a couple of weeks, they will be battling each other.

We all want a big one, but at this point in my life, I would be satisfied with the scrawny one on the left.

Thanks for posting Ripp.

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Where you going for your elk hunt?

Yes, pic was taken this year..per what I was told.. photographer has been shooting pis of elk all summer..

Yes..by mid Sept..they will just as soon kill one another as not.. funny how that sex drive ruins so many relationships.

Was told by one of my best friends years ago.. ""Any bull is a trophy"... have never forgot that..

Success doesn't always come in inch of horn, but the enjoyment of the hunt..

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Headed to New Mexico in November.

Wife is staying home in old people quarantine. She says I have to quarantine up at the Lake cabin for 14 days after the hunt before I can come home. But, I can come down and social distance for Thanksgiving because we are going to have thanksgiving outdoors.

I think it is unnecessary. But she is fearful. I have to respect her fear. But I won't be coming down to social distance Thanksgiving in Oklahoma in November outside. Not happening. 2-1/2 trip down, 1 hour meal outdoors freezing, 2-1/2 trip back up. I will stay at the lake and make me a big elk steak.

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Good luck on the hunt and annoy us all but telling us all about it and showing some photos.

Funny comments about the Thanksgiving. Take care and don't get coughed on, or stick your fingers in your mouth too often.

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Good luck on the hunt and annoy us all but telling us all about it and showing some photos.

Funny comments about the Thanksgiving. Take care and don't get coughed on, or stick your fingers in your mouth too often.

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Auto correct changed your word. Of course you meant thrill not annoy, didn't you. Ahahahahaha!


I heard from the Outfitter yesterday. They have taken and passed all the State of New Mexico required COVID prevention classes and training. The State now considers them a COVID safe business.

Also yesterday the wife got an Amazon package and it was 20 disposable face masks in Realtree camouflage. They are required in New Mexico right now. Every day I am there I will throw one of these away so she thinks I used them. I'm not worried about giving Elk COVID.

I do plan giving them 250 grains of Sierra GameKing or 440 grains of Woodleigh. I am taking my 98 Mauser in 338/06 Ackley that I built in Gunsmithing school in 86 and my Greener 500 Express No. 2 that I got from Mike right here on NE.com. Only my Varmint rifles have taken more game than the 338/06 ACK.

Yesterday also was binge day for New Mexico Elk hunting YouTube videos. Today I will look for the specific ranch and Unit number.

So Ripp, if you have anymore Elk pictures, keep posting-I have three months until the hunt and need to keep motivated.

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Good luck on the hunt and annoy us all but telling us all about it and showing some photos.

Funny comments about the Thanksgiving. Take care and don't get coughed on, or stick your fingers in your mouth too often.

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Auto correct changed your word. Of course you meant thrill not annoy, didn't you. Ahahahahaha!


I heard from the Outfitter yesterday. They have taken and passed all the State of New Mexico required COVID prevention classes and training. The State now considers them a COVID safe business.

Also yesterday the wife got an Amazon package and it was 20 disposable face masks in Realtree camouflage. They are required in New Mexico right now. Every day I am there I will throw one of these away so she thinks I used them. I'm not worried about giving Elk COVID.

I do plan giving them 250 grains of Sierra GameKing or 440 grains of Woodleigh. I am taking my 98 Mauser in 338/06 Ackley that I built in Gunsmithing school in 86 and my Greener 500 Express No. 2 that I got from Mike right here on NE.com. Only my Varmint rifles have taken more game than the 338/06 ACK.

Yesterday also was binge day for New Mexico Elk hunting YouTube videos. Today I will look for the specific ranch and Unit number.

So Ripp, if you have anymore Elk pictures, keep posting-I have three months until the hunt and need to keep motivated.

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New Mexico has some huge bulls.. best of luck on that...

I will keep my eye out for more bull photos for you..

Like your choice of firearm.. should work well
What MV are you kicking those 250 gr Sierra's out at??

thx
Ripp

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Good luck on the hunt and annoy us all but telling us all about it and showing some photos.

Funny comments about the Thanksgiving. Take care and don't get coughed on, or stick your fingers in your mouth too often.

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Auto correct changed your word. Of course you meant thrill not annoy, didn't you. Ahahahahaha!


So Ripp, if you have anymore Elk pictures, keep posting-I have three months until the hunt and need to keep motivated.

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My wife's first elk.. cow she shot using her Kimber in .308--using 165gr Nosler Accubonds.. 365 yards.. elk was walking..angling way..she dropped to the shot..
DSC01336 by A Hoffart, on Flickr

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Whatever you do Ripp, never piss your Missus off!
You've got stuff that can shoot a bloody LOOOOOOOOOONNNNGGGGGG way.......& she's a GOOD shot!

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I try not to piss off any woman..especially those that can shoot..

It's that whole "hell hath no fury" thing..

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