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AdamTayler
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elk hunt 2005
#39602 - 23/10/05 04:47 PM

Well I finally got the pictures from the elk hunt my buddy and I went on at the end of September. I bugled this bull in for him on day three; it was his first. The moose hiding behind the tree was with a cow, probably his mom. The weather was still warm for the time of year, but at least it did not rain. Click on "elk hunt 2005". web page

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SAHUNT
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Reged: 27/12/04
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Loc: Centurion, RSA

Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: AdamTayler]
#39619 - 24/10/05 01:20 AM

Nice pics, who's elk ended up in the wate. It sometimes amazes me that animals die in the most difficult places, then you work your backside of to load them. A week ago I was busy loading an Eland when my winch broke.

How heavy is an Elk? How did you load him on the truck or do you quater it and cary it to the truck. Just curious on how things are done in your part of the world.

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AdamTayler
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Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: SAHUNT]
#39660 - 24/10/05 12:18 PM

The elk was shot by my hunting partner, though I did put a 300 grainer from my 375 into it so it would not get to the deep stuff. Mike was using a 200 grain NP in a 8mm Rem Mag and though it ultimately got the job done, I think 250 grain bullets would have been better. We deboned the elk and put it into canvas game bags; I will never again pack out moose or elk quarters, or even deer for that matter. Most people here quarter and pack. That elk probably weighed 700-750 lbs, though they can get up to be 900lbs. We were hunting by boat, so the truck was nowhere near the spot. All the blood in the water attracted Dolly Varden. Next time I'll bring my fishing rod.

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NitroX
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Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: AdamTayler]
#39682 - 24/10/05 03:56 PM

Adam

Well done to you and your mate.

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ovis
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Reged: 26/01/03
Posts: 216
Loc: Homer, Alaska

Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: AdamTayler]
#39686 - 24/10/05 05:40 PM

AdamTayler,

Nice pics........is that your buck on the opening page? The Whitetail? Really nice.......come clean.....gotta hear the story on that one.

Joe

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AdamTayler
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Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: ovis]
#39744 - 25/10/05 04:17 PM

Joe,

That brute is actually a mule deer. I got him last November at about two in the afternoon while he was running with his harem. By the time we got back to camp, loaded up the horses, and then made it back to the deer, it was dusk. When I scored him last year he grossed 204 and netted 184, with 6 points on one side and 5 on the other (not including the brow tines). The taxidermist phoned me today so hopefully I'll have another picture to post on the weekend. Next month the rut will be on, so I'll be out looking for another. I have a whitetail tag in my pocket as well, just in case.

Adam

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ovis
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Loc: Homer, Alaska

Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: AdamTayler]
#39749 - 25/10/05 06:14 PM

Adam,

I'd of bet money looking straight on like that, that he was a whitetail........what a hog.......I've got whitetails on the brain right now as my best friend, who lives in another Canadian province, called two nights ago and told me of a 372lb whitetail w/ about a 26" inside spread killed near him....he's been chasing a huge whtetail himself w/his bow......he's waiting on muzzleloading season now. Congratulations on your hunts also......hope you'll post the other picture of that muley......man, thats a heartstopper.

Joe

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AdamTayler
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Reged: 22/03/04
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Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: NitroX]
#51722 - 07/03/06 08:02 PM

NitroX

Here are the pics. Better late than never.

Sorry if the pics are large, I do not know how to make them smaller yet.

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ovis
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Re: elk hunt 2005 [Re: AdamTayler]
#51760 - 08/03/06 06:27 AM

Adam,

Really good stuff......thanks for posting.

Joe

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