2019 DIY OTC Elk

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2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby Marshbuster89 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:17 am

I don’t know what else to say other than that was the most incredible experience of my life thus far!

“Out west” truly is unique and beautiful, but can also be pretty darn unforgiving! Pictures can not replicate the sights or sounds that are out there. It was a “relief” to be off the grid for a little while and just enjoy life. It was a 9.2 mile hike from the truck to where we set up camp.

I was fortunate enough to harvest this beautiful bull. I’ve heard that elk hunting will change a person, and they are right. I think a lot of it has to do with all the work that gets put into it before, during, after the actual trip. Whitetail hunting will never quite be the same! I have never had an animal rattle me as hard as these mountain beasts did when they close in on 30 yards. Wow! What an unbelievable feeling! This was my first time elk hunting, but I guarantee it won’t be the last! Took a total of 22 hrs to get all the meat, antlers, and gear back to the truck, but totally worth it!!

What an amazing time! I will never forget this experience! Hiked in sorta light, hiked out a little more heavy! #publiclandorbust

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Re: 2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby muddy » Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:19 am

Huge congrats.
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Unread postby Arrowbender » Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:20 am

Super huge Congrats!
Getting one first time out is an accomplishment for sure!! A great bull is icing on the beer!
Well done!!
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Unread postby strutnrut716 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:34 am

Congrats ! Looks like an awesome experience.

( I did a few back in the 90's and would love to go back !)
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Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:51 am

Congrats on a dandy bull! That's a lot of hiking/packing. You earned that one! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Unread postby Kokes » Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:02 am

amazing, congrats!
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Unread postby Zonk54 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:27 am

Congrats on the success and hard work!
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Unread postby AfootTrack56 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:40 am

Well done!!
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Unread postby MN_DeerHunter » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:43 am

Well done! Thats an awesome bull
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Unread postby stash59 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:23 am

Nothing in this world, like being in the mountains and having a bull screaming in your face!!!!! 8-) :clap: :dance: :handgestures-thumbup:
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Re: 2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby PK_ » Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:33 am

I hate this thread because it makes me want to make a bad financial decision.

Congrats man that’s awesome.
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Re: 2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby Lockdown » Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:34 am

9 miles is no joke. Congrats on the beautiful bull!
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Unread postby DKenny » Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:35 am

Strong work! Congrats!
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Re: 2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby Buckshot20 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:37 pm

Pretty awesome. That’s all I can say
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Re: 2019 DIY OTC Elk

Unread postby camelcluch » Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:14 am

Nice work. Any elk is an accomplishment. Nothing like a Taxadermy bill...
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