most satisfying and humbleing elk hunt EVER

gn2mtns · Sep 17, 2006

This past weekend I had the opportunity to help my Disabled buddy go out elk hunting. ( he has advanced muscular sclorosis.)
Here is the story,
We got up to the uintas on friday night trying to beat the storms and set up the trailer, the clod was really bothering my friend but he hung in without a complaint. We decided to try and get to some clearcuts a way back in from camp and my buddy said he could probobly make it.
Woke up saturday morning and man was it COLD. we bundled up and headed out of camp. We alternated from him walking a bit and me pushing his wheel chair,(you forget how far places are until you have to push someone to them)
We finally reached the clear cut and settled in out of the wind. I could tell my friend wasnt very comfortable was was sticking with us. I started to cow call a bit and pretty soon a cow elk walked through our clear cut. It seemd as though all the discomfort my friend was experiancing seemd to just go away he was all smiles, he said he didnt think elk were that big. we stayed for a while longer and a small bull came trotting through our little clear cut but he couldnt get his gun up in time to get a shot. (really didnt seem to matter he was disapointed but hey he saw a bull) shortly after a bigger bull came in chasing the smaller one and BANG.. my friend got on him and placed a shot in the upper shoulder. ( he almost tipped out of his wheel chair too) we got up to the bull a nice 5x5 and all the cold and pain left my friends eyes and he wouldnt leave until the elk was all cleaned and taken care of . i had a friend in the area with horses and he volunteered to get the animal out for him.
this experiance was extemly satisfying and humbling i sure hope he will be able to go next year id do it all over again just to see the look in his eye.
and thank any gods you want im sure glad some elk cooperated with us.

COBUK · Sep 17, 2006

GN,

Now that is an awesome hunting story. Thank you for taking the time to take your buddy out on a hunt. I bet he'll never forget the details of that day. That's one of the best trophies that will be taken this year. Thank you for making a difference in the hunting world and also for helping our young people in the career that you have chosen.

May the hunting Gods shine on you,
COBUK

BowHuntr · Sep 17, 2006

That is a great story. That's what a true friendship is all about. It's something that will stick with you forever. Congrats to you and your buddy!!

BowHuntr

257Tony · Sep 17, 2006

Great story, cool that you helped him out! Looks the Hunitng Gods smiled down through the storm for ya....How about some pics???

gn2mtns · Sep 17, 2006

pics will come soon need to get them developed.

caelkhnter · Sep 17, 2006

Very neat story. It is great that you made it possible for your friend to have a sucessful hunt and yes even harvest a nice bull. I am sure even if he had not taken a bull it would have been an unforgettable experience for him and you. The fact that he was able to score just makes it that much better. You are a true friend to your buddy but also a true hunter. I think one of the things the brotherhood of hunting share is a common desire for all to have great experiences and a sincere willingness to help others. I wish your story was in some publication where the uninformed could read to have a different perspective than the b.s. spread by the anti hunting groups. Thanks for sharing you great story.

antlerrick · Sep 17, 2006

It is so very satisfying to help someone acheive their dream!
Hats off to you for sacrificing your time helping someone achieve theirs.
And congrats to the hunter for harvesting a bull.
Glad that both of you had such great success during this hunt!

LESGO54 · Sep 17, 2006

great story, your friend really has a good friend (you). thanks for sharing.

couesbitten · Sep 17, 2006

That's is probably one of the best hunting stories I've ever read anywhere. I got emotional reading it, because I know just how great your friend felt, and he wouldn't have been able to experience that without the help of someone as unselfish and caring as you. The way you felt after that must have been undescribable. My hats off to you, thanks for a great story. Scott/couesbitten
P.S. I'm just going to assume that you are a member of the RMEF, and I think that you should contact them about getting your story into Bugle.

gn2mtns · Sep 18, 2006

I am a long time sponser member and have served on several committies to help out.. mabey i will type up this story. and send it in.. who knows. i just spoke to my disabled friend and he is sore all over .. but he says it is the best sore he has ever been. I didnt know it at the time but he said he was in pain the whole time we were out there but he didnt say a word.. what guts..