Big 5x5 down
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hunt4130
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congrats!
LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-11 AT 02:34PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-11 AT 12:22?PM (MST)
Worked hard for this bull! I got this bull on the reservation. I busted up a herd of elk with several bulls in it, but the ones I saw were smaller. I never did see this guy until I shot him. I followed the herd up and down some canyons and eventually got close enough to see some of the cows. The herd stopped short of an opening and must have not wanted to cross, I knew of this opening and thought that it would be my chance to get a shot at one of the bulls in the herd.
What happen next was a surprise. Like i said I was rushing to get to the opening the elk were heading to and I came over a little rise,this is pretty thick timber, and there was about 30 to 40 cows about 80 to 100 yards just before the opening. This bull was not 50 yards from me looking at his girls, and never knew I was there. I got a good shot on him and another as he was running away and droped him. When I was able to see him on the ground it was a great feeling because I was not being picky on the size of the bull I wanted. Yet I harvested one of the most unique racks to date.
I left my son at home becuz I knew that when I found the elk I was going to track them down and put some meat in the freezer. I wish he was there but the country I was in is rough and unforgiving. Next time. These pictures are from my phone and will post more from the camera when I download them. Thanks for looking.
My boy did get to help pack the bull out the next day! Thanks son!
Worked hard for this bull! I got this bull on the reservation. I busted up a herd of elk with several bulls in it, but the ones I saw were smaller. I never did see this guy until I shot him. I followed the herd up and down some canyons and eventually got close enough to see some of the cows. The herd stopped short of an opening and must have not wanted to cross, I knew of this opening and thought that it would be my chance to get a shot at one of the bulls in the herd.
What happen next was a surprise. Like i said I was rushing to get to the opening the elk were heading to and I came over a little rise,this is pretty thick timber, and there was about 30 to 40 cows about 80 to 100 yards just before the opening. This bull was not 50 yards from me looking at his girls, and never knew I was there. I got a good shot on him and another as he was running away and droped him. When I was able to see him on the ground it was a great feeling because I was not being picky on the size of the bull I wanted. Yet I harvested one of the most unique racks to date.
I left my son at home becuz I knew that when I found the elk I was going to track them down and put some meat in the freezer. I wish he was there but the country I was in is rough and unforgiving. Next time. These pictures are from my phone and will post more from the camera when I download them. Thanks for looking.
My boy did get to help pack the bull out the next day! Thanks son!
LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-11 AT 02:35PM (MST)[p]Here are some more pics...enjoy!
Self timer of me and the bull....
The pack out crew...Thanks for the good times and strong backs!
Just another view...
A view of his spread....
Technically he is considered a 5x6 but I will call him a 5x5 with a little extra....who cares he is going on the wall! I have yet to the wife that.....SShhhhh
Lionking
Self timer of me and the bull....
The pack out crew...Thanks for the good times and strong backs!
Just another view...
A view of his spread....
Technically he is considered a 5x6 but I will call him a 5x5 with a little extra....who cares he is going on the wall! I have yet to the wife that.....SShhhhh
Lionking
sportsman01
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Congrats on a heck of a bull! Nicely done. Lot's of character and a very cool rack! Way to get it done.
crazeymaez
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Very nice bull Congrats
leftturnabq
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LAST EDITED ON Nov-28-11 AT 04:55PM (MST)[p]Great thirds and gnarly G-1's.
Definitely a cool looking bull.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Definitely a cool looking bull.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
medicinebow
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Jeff,
Nice job!!! You know you can invite a brutha to go along all you have to do is call!!! Lol!!
MBBGH
Nice job!!! You know you can invite a brutha to go along all you have to do is call!!! Lol!!
MBBGH
Hey Medicinebow,
Your boy walt got one also. He went to help me pack out my bull and ended up finding another bull 5x6 and was able to harvest it, so we packed out 2 bulls that day. We will see if he gives me permission to post up. Thanks for looking.
Lionking
Your boy walt got one also. He went to help me pack out my bull and ended up finding another bull 5x6 and was able to harvest it, so we packed out 2 bulls that day. We will see if he gives me permission to post up. Thanks for looking.
Lionking
KnightHunter
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Congrats Jeff!!
Thanks for the comments guys! I am stoked with this bull.
NMPaul, this bull's teeth were actually still big and healthy. I thought that this bull was going to have worn down teeth and just be regressing. This bull was still pretty young 6 yrs old, is what my buddy guessed him at. His G4's really are like machetes. AKA "THE MACHETE BULL!"
Just for fun what do you guys think he might score? It doesn't matter...but I am curious???
NMPaul, this bull's teeth were actually still big and healthy. I thought that this bull was going to have worn down teeth and just be regressing. This bull was still pretty young 6 yrs old, is what my buddy guessed him at. His G4's really are like machetes. AKA "THE MACHETE BULL!"
Just for fun what do you guys think he might score? It doesn't matter...but I am curious???
leftturnabq
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315" - which is big for a 5x5 IMHO.
I can't see 340"+ due to lack of beam length and no fifths, but pictures can be really hard to judge.
Score doesn't really matter on a cool bull like that.
I can't see 340"+ due to lack of beam length and no fifths, but pictures can be really hard to judge.
Score doesn't really matter on a cool bull like that.
nmelktrout
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Jeff, great bull man, I love big gnarly 5x5s and that bull is a stud. Score doesn't do a unique 5x5 like that any justice but I bet he nets higher than most guys would guess. Looks pretty wide and those brows are killer. Regardless, congrats on a hell of a bull.
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elkmuzzleloader
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What a freak of a bull. That is awesome, congrats
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