First Bull

upmuley · Nov 5, 2009

Here is a picture of my first elk (first elk hunt) that I took in New Mexico hunting with Paul Butler of JFWRC Ranch Consulting ( www.NewMexicoBigGameHunting.com ).

I've been on a lot of hunts where things just didn't come together but for this one all the stars aligned and it was a 10 from the time I left til the time I got home. In fact even after I got home as I found out I won a gun at a local wildlife banquet while I was gone!

kykiller · Nov 5, 2009

Big time congrats,an incredible bull let alone first bull.My first bull resembled more of a coues deer than a bull elk.

Gator · Nov 6, 2009

You just had that special hunt, Great looking Bull. He will look outstanding on the wall.

"I have found if you go the extra mile it's Never crowded".

cowboy57 · Nov 6, 2009

BEST BULL I'VE SEEN ALL YEAR,DEAD OR ALIVE.

completesportsman · Nov 6, 2009

Nice Bull, He looks like he weights a ton! Congrats

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dutch · Nov 6, 2009

So this was a ranch or public land hunt? Either way nice bull.
dutch
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bigbucks · Nov 6, 2009

Thats a good first bull. Congrats

upmuley · Nov 6, 2009

The bull was taken on public land. He was about 2.5 miles back in and yes after three pack loads for each of us it seemed like he weighed a TON. Actually, I think I'm still pretty excited about having the opportunity to take that bull. Every time I look at a picture it brings back great memories and makes me think how lucky I was.

We were working another bull and this one came through without any cows and came through an opening in the Pinyon pine about 140 yds out. For a mature bull the meat is fantastic too. I ended up shipping all the meat back which to me is as important as the antlers. Can't beat elk meat!