decisions, decisions...

littlefoot · Jul 23, 2004

didn't draw a big bull tag, but my cow season opens on the 1st of august. should i get one then, or wait till the last day, which is the 28th of february, 2005. what would you do?

Craig · Jul 23, 2004

I would wait a while tell it cools down. To hot to chase elk and pack one out right now. I think you should just keep taking pictures of those big bulls for all us poor suckers that didn't draw a tag. It's fun chasing those elk in the snow.

Anaconda · Jul 23, 2004

Go ahead and hunt, but until the last week, hold out for a "Trophy Cow". Then, if all else fails, take a regular cow on the last day !

littlebuck · Jul 24, 2004

Good thinking Anaconda! Drag it out, spend more time in the hills.

littlefoot · Jul 24, 2004

somehow, i have a sneaking suspicion i'll be in the hills anyway, whether my tag is filled or not.

Bornforhorns · Jul 25, 2004

Littlefoot, sent you a pm about a week ago, if you're not interested in responding that's fine, just wanna confirm you got it. Would still love to see some pics though.

shedcrazy · Jul 26, 2004

Waiting stinks, but I would wait for the rut to start. This way I would be able to have a little fun with some bulls while I looked for a cow to parlay.

Shedcrazy

austin · Jul 26, 2004

Good advice from the other responders.
Wait till the rut and have some fun and it is a little cooler in the morning to get your meat out.

Or wait much longer and there will be no bugs and much cooler for keeping the meat and packing.

Taqukaq · Jul 26, 2004

Come on Gentry this is easy. It's a meat hunt, Take the cow at the end of the prime grazing season in the area you intend on hunting. She will have the maximum amount of fat and be in the best condition for harvest. If you are able to pick and choose take one that just 2 or 3 years old, At that age they should have enough pounds on them to satisfy your needs. As much scouting time as you have(yes I'm jealous) you should be able to pick one out thats been in an area that has the best and sweetest graze. Well thats my thoughts anyway. Keep posting those photos, It keeps me going here while I am stuck at work.

~Jeff~