priceless elk hunt

blkdeath · Nov 14, 2008

Two days into opening season the stars lined up. My dad has been putting in for a Nevada bull for many years. Unfortunately, he reached the age of 75 by the time he drew his tag. This hunt was extra special because my two brothers and three brother-in-laws were able to be there to experience it. I can tell you we Nevadans are spoiled when it comes to elk. We have some incredible bulls and I have seen good friends pass on 340+ bulls. My dad would have been thrilled with a spike so we over did it by getting him on this bull. From the beginning he was nervous about using his trusty old Winchester .270. With some premium ammo (150 Nosler Partition) one shot from 172 yards and this bull was down.

Chesterwyo · Nov 14, 2008

well done. thats what hunting is all about

littlefoot · Nov 15, 2008

waaay good...congratulations to all of you. i am sure your 'pops' appreciates it more than you know. thanks for sharing it with the rest of us..

NVMULEDEER1 · Nov 15, 2008

That's about as good as it gets....
Congats to your dad and all the family!
Awesome Job!!!!!!!!!!!!

Silentstalker · Nov 15, 2008

That is awesome! Congrats to your Dad!

mickeyelk · Nov 15, 2008

Way to go. Congrates to Dad!

Avsman · Nov 19, 2008

I think I just read my life story, 75 and drew my first trophy elk tag, J/K, congrats to your Dad and sharing it with the whole family.

SpikeHunter1972 · Nov 19, 2008

This is what hunting is all about. We must keep this tradition alive.

Good on your dad, 75 and still shooting. I love it.

krp · Nov 19, 2008

Congrats to your father and your family. My 77 year old dad drew a cow tag this year and connected with that same combo, 270, 150 gr NP. Probably his last hunt and it was very special for him, my brother and I. Again congrats on a super bull.

Kent

Calif_Mike · Nov 19, 2008

Very, very cool. Congrats to all of you.

Calif_Mike

NMHUNTNUTTG · Nov 19, 2008

Thats what it's all about right there. Great bull with some family there to share in it and memories to last forever!Congrats to you and your dad , he dang sure killed a nice bull....Thanks for sharing with us as well....NM

Gator · Nov 22, 2008

That picture will be a family menory for ever and ever. Your dad got a great bull and looks like his daughters picked the right type of guys to marry. Great family outing.

manny15 · Nov 28, 2008

good deal!

muzzhunter · Nov 28, 2008

That's as good as it gets! That's about all a guy could ask for, being able to share a hunt like that with your dad and family! Congrats on the hunt of a lifetime!

Elkcrzy1 · Nov 28, 2008

Family hunting together is absolutely priceless !!! My dad was my mentor and best hunting buddy, now Im the mentor to my son and I got to watch him get his first bull this year at 12 years old. Its just awesome what we have !!! Gary

rmanwill · Nov 29, 2008

Congrats to your father. Nice bull and sounds like a very memorable outing with family and friends. Thanks for sharing.

bigbull1 · Dec 3, 2008

Great story and great bull, Congrats!

Ed

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utahelk24 · Dec 3, 2008

Great post! My brother and I are hoping to get my dad a LE Elk tag soon before he is too old to get out. Thanks for posting and giving us hope that it will happen soon.

Thanks again for sharing!