Area 100 Type 1

[WildernessRambler]

A friend and I drew out type 1 area 100 tags this year. We've spent a lot of time in the area since we found out we drew. I've been able to locate elk along with several bulls. The heat this summer made for tough scouting. The amount of water in the area really threw me for a loop. I've located a few bulls in the 330-340 range but they seem fairly rare. Most of the bulls I've located have been in the 260-280 range. The only place I haven't spent much time is in the middle east and south east part of the unit. I will be heading there in the next day or so. I guess my question is am I seeing an accurate representation of what the unit has to offer? Or will rut help produce more mature animals? I plan on bow hunting the unit the entire month and rifle hunting the entire gun season if need be. Thanks in advance for any pms or replies.

 

[Bwht4x4]

A friend and I drew out type 1 area 100 tags this year. We've spent a lot of time in the area since we found out we drew. I've been able to locate elk along with several bulls. The heat this summer made for tough scouting. The amount of water in the area really threw me for a loop. I've located a few bulls in the 330-340 range but they seem fairly rare. Most of the bulls I've located have been in the 260-280 range. The only place I haven't spent much time is in the middle east and south east part of the unit. I will be heading there in the next day or so. I guess my question is am I seeing an accurate representation of what the unit has to offer? Or will rut help produce more mature animals? I plan on bow hunting the unit the entire month and rifle hunting the entire gun season if need be. Thanks in advance for any pms or replies.

If you see a 330 bull in the unit when you're archery hunting IMO you should shoot it. When I had the tag that's what I did. Even though I saw a couple slightly larger, I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity at this bull. He was bedded in a perfect spot for a stalk!

 

[WildernessRambler]

If you see a 330 bull in the unit when you're archery hunting IMO you should shoot it. When I had the tag that's what I did. Even though I saw a couple slightly larger, I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity at this bull. He was bedded in a perfect spot for a stalk!
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Thanks for your insight. I do appreciate it. Nice bull!

 

[Wapitiwilly]

you are seeing the top tier bulls, might be a few bigger in the unit but not many

 

[Chesterwyo]

You’ve seen an accurate representation.

 

[WildernessRambler]

Thanks for your reply and knowledge I used to have a different handle and we would shoot the ****. I will send a pm

 

[WildernessRambler]

The hunt went well. Scouting produced better bulls but in areas on fringes most wouldn't expect. I couldn't pass this bull.

 

[goforbroke]

Heck ya. Picture isn't showing. Any bugles or just spot and stalk?

 

[WildernessRambler]

Heck ya. Picture isn't showing. Any bugles or just spot and stalk?

I'm trying to upload it. Seems I'm having troubles

 

[WildernessRambler]

 

[WildernessRambler]

Heck ya. Picture isn't showing. Any bugles or just spot and stalk?

Tons of bugles. Best archery hunt I've ever been on. Elk were receptive to calls. Each stalk and set up was a minimum of a 3 mile walk in relatively flat ground which was nice

 

[mevertsen]

Very nice bull

 

[Chesterwyo]

Nice bull. Darker antlered than is usually found out there.

 

[elkhunterUT]

Great bull man - big time congrats!!

Also - love the blood trail in the background. Ray Charles could have followed that one I think

 

[WildernessRambler]

I think it has to do with mud being everywhere. After boiling the head I noticed you can basically wash the color off

Nice bull. Darker antlered than is usually found out there

 

[BradA]

A couple of great bulls congratulations

 

[Ranger1]

Great archery bull and great memories!

 

[Mooretitan]

congrats

 

[mlchaser]

Awesome bull - great bull in that unit.

 

[Founder]

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Awesome score!!!

 

[KJW]

That’s an awesome bull! The red desert is a great hunt! Congrats

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Sweet bull??

 

[wweaver79]

Great bull. Was out there for archery last year with my cousin. You did the right going out there with a bow and not waiting until rifle. No pressure, relaxed elk and great weather.

 

[Jgill19]

Heck yeah! finally seeing some critters hit the dirt! Great archery Bull!

 

[sjhgraysage]

Congrats! Definitely a nice bull!

 

[WildernessRambler]

His ivories seemed pretty worn. His teeth especially bottoms were wore off. I'm assuming the win and rain mixed with sand after a storm takes their teeth out? Or is this actually an older elk? I will get the tooth data back later

 

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[upmuley]

Great bull!

 

[BearBait49]

Cool bull man. Congrats you did well

 

[Servehim]

Hats off, great bull. Memories of a lifetime. Blessings

 

[Moe]

Love the tails on that bull! Congrats!

 

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[WildernessRambler]

My buddy and I are officially done. This bull has been on our radar for a while. A brute, bully and an amazing elk to have had the pleasure of pursuing. How many times he has been in bow range and snuck by can barely be counted on one hand. He traveled a huge loop. Maybe 15 miles. We saw a few that would score better but in my eyes as well as the shooters this was the top bull.

 

[goforbroke]

Nice job. Love big 5's. I don't think I have ever seen a decidous tree in that unit!

 

[WildernessRambler]

Nice job. Love big 5's. I don't think I have ever seen a decidous tree in that unit!

There is a few in 3700 sq miles.

 

[nontypical]

Nice bulls! 100 is a fun hunt with a ton of elk!

 

[WildernessRambler]

Nice bulls! 100 is a fun hunt with a ton of elk!

Thanks. After a lifetime of chasing them in my part of the country. Wise old bulls and steep country with unpredictable wind has kicked my ass for a lot of years. This was a blessing. I'm thankful for the random draw instead of a point system. Maybe I'm a sucker for chance but I'm excited for anyone that might have the chance to hunt that unit next year.

 

[Ranger1]

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Great five point! Congrats on a beauty of a bull!

 

[Hiker]

Happy that you found some nice, unbroken bulls.

 

[WildernessRambler]

Happy that you found some nice, unbroken bulls.

Thanks me too. I'm not sure if it was the wet year but I only saw two bulls out of God knows how many actually broken

 

[treedagain]

Couple nice bulls.