Solo Bull Hunt

[go4steelhd]

Here is the bull I was able to harvest this fall.

I was able to locate serval nice bulls over my 10 days of hunting. When I seen this guy it was all over. I seen him from across the canyon from a few miles away, then was able to stalk into just over 300 yards to take the shot.

I'm always thankful for every day we get in the field

 

[twdjr]

Great looking Bull, Congrats!

 

[Wapitiwilly]

Hell ya, great bull.
Congrats

 

[LIK2HNT]

Great bull!!
What unit?

 

[go4steelhd]

Great bull!!
What unit?

And just like that, draw odds change.

 

[Soccerdude]

Stud bull.

 

[7]

That’s a great bull, congrats!

 

[RR2012]

Awesome bull!

 

[tailchasers]

Beauty for sure!!

 

[nfh]

That's bada$$. Congrats

 

[treedagain]

Did you prescout or just show up?

 

[go4steelhd]

Did you prescout or just show up?

I scouted the area twice before season. Then hunted taking a couple days off with each weekend. I hunted 10 days, but not continuously

 

[IAFF51]

Nice Bull! Congrats!

 

[newguy]

Right on, how far was the pack out?

Mark,

 

[go4steelhd]

Right on, how far was the pack out?

Mark,

It was a little over a mile

 

[newguy]

Those things are a handful when you have help, I am sure you were tired when you got him all back to the truck.

Mark

 

[copple2]

Great bull! Thanks for sharing.

 

[PleaseDear]

Luv hunting the High Desert terrain.


Congrats man



Robb

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Good looking bull congrats !!!

 

[junior]

Dandy! Congrats!

 

[heywouldya]

Very nice! Congrats

 

[elkhunterUT]

Awesome bull-congrats!!

 

[devobrodie]

Nice, congrats

 

[Deercy]

That is a pretty boy. Congrats.

 

[Wiszard]

What a great bull. You should be proud of yourself getting that done solo. Congrats!

 

[SS!]

What a bull, congrats! And thanks for sharing!

 

[JPickett]

It was a little over a mile

makes it even better

 

[Slick8]

Awesome bull and solo is even better.

Congrats!

 

[BradA]

Great bull congratulations

 

[ICMDEER]

Congrats on a great bull. And well done on the solo aspect. I do a lot of stuff by myself. I never have to worry about somebody telling my story or sharing something like locations I'd like to keep to myself.

 

[Rackmastr]

What a great bull!!! Congrats

 

[Rimrock]

Great looking bull. He’s a classic. Well done!

 

[nontypical]

Awesome bull! Good job

 

[go4steelhd]

Congrats on a great bull. And well done on the solo aspect. I do a lot of stuff by myself. I never have to worry about somebody telling my story or sharing something like locations I'd like to keep to myself.

I generally hunt by myself. For the reasons you listed. My wife hunts, and my son is old enough to hunt next year. I am looking forward to that experience with him.

 

[BIGOLMULEY]

Congrats! Awesome bull!

 

[Ranger1]

Congrats on a great bull!

 

[kickerbuck]

That's sure a great looking Bull!

 

[sjhgraysage]

Congrats on a great looking big bull! Well Done!

 

[SDBugler]

Congratulations!!!
Thanks for sharing.
I see you are packing two kinds of bear medication in your pic. Did you have any issues getting him packed out solo without any furry company?

 

[BearBait49]

Great looking bull and awesome country.
Congrats

 

[go4steelhd]

Congratulations!!!
Thanks for sharing.
I see you are packing two kinds of bear medication in your pic. Did you have any issues getting him packed out solo without any furry company?

I had lots of bear issues during the hunt, but none while packing out the meat.

 

[elkhunterUT]

I had lots of bear issues during the hunt, but none while packing out the meat.

Any close or pucker factor encounters to share?

 

[go4steelhd]

Any close or pucker factor encounters to share?

I didn’t have anything serious like getting mauled or ran up a tree.
With the number of encounters I had, I’m surprised that more people don’t get attacked. I was just packing a 44 at first, it holds 6 rounds. Then when I seen a group of 4 bears together, I added the bear spear to the holster.it really makes you think if you should be in there or if it’s worth it. The bear population is out of control in that area.

 

[SDBugler]

I had lots of bear issues during the hunt, but none while packing out the meat.

That is great to hear that everything turned out good for you. I have been on a few hunts in four different units in the NW corner - some solo and some with my sons. It can certainly get interesting and keeps you on your toes, especially when you are breaking down an elk or packing meat without a wingman!!!!!

Yes I agree - some days you do wonder if if you have any business running solo with that many bears. But we keep going back for the beauty and adventure of the hunt. I'm hoping to draw an elk tag for a fifth unit up in that corner this fall.

Congrats again on a great bull

 

[go4steelhd]

That is great to hear that everything turned out good for you. I have been on a few hunts in four different units in the NW corner - some solo and some with my sons. It can certainly get interesting and keeps you on your toes, especially when you are breaking down an elk or packing meat without a wingman!!!!!

Yes I agree - some days you do wonder if if you have any business running solo with that many bears. But we keep going back for the beauty and adventure of the hunt. I'm hoping to draw an elk tag for a fifth unit up in that corner this fall.

Congrats again on a great bull

I went solo, but I would tell people to have a buddy or two, I feel it would greatly increase your chances of seeing the bear first.

 

[go4steelhd]

Congrats on a great looking big bull! Well Done!

Thank you.

 

[go4steelhd]

 

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[Wiszard]

He's a stud......

 

[Mallardsx2]

Nice bull! Thanks for sharing.

 

[SDBugler]

Looks great with those dark horns on that white skull