Which one????

Founder · Jan 2, 2014

Let me set the scene ........ Opening morning, 2nd season Colorado hunt in an "ok" deer unit, general season elk unit. No snow, and none in the forecast.
You peak over the ridge and glass up these big boys below. You have both a deer and elk tag. Both trophies are already on high alert because of the people activity in the area. You're only going to get one shot off and whichever trophy you don't shoot, will be gone.

SO, which do you drop the hammer on? Buck or Bull???

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greatwestern · Jan 2, 2014

I'd hammer that bucker over ten of them smelly yellow things

Though would be a pretty nice bull in coloradical

Zeke · Jan 2, 2014

I'll second that^^^

A good elk seems to be a whole bunch easier to come by nowadays than a trophy mule deer. Besides, deer are easier to pack out (ouch, my back hurts again).

just my 2 cents, take it for what it's worth...

Zeke

Deerlove · Jan 2, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Jan-02-14 AT 11:52AM (MST)[p]Peer pressure, the buck. 320 bull? 180 gross buck?

Zeke · Jan 2, 2014

>Peer pressure, the buck.

LOL
I doubt that! Your MM name says it all!
Zeke

zekers · Jan 2, 2014

Buck.

ParadiseHunter · Jan 2, 2014

I'm a sucker for a big elk, espicially a big 6 typical. I'd go with the elk.

mntman · Jan 2, 2014

no doubt the bull!!! 2nd season he is ready to hide for a few months. The buck is just getting active and I'd have a way better chance at seeing him again with 8 days to hunt...

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eldorado · Jan 2, 2014

Easy. The buck.

Eldorado

nontypical · Jan 2, 2014

The buck is already broadside, so I'd shoot him with only seconds to decide. That bull isn't offering a good shot, IMO.

Tristate · Jan 2, 2014

I would shoot the buck. The bull is just a pile of hamburger helper to me, but that buck is a dream come true.

YukonDall · Jan 2, 2014

THE BULL HANDS DOWN.......THAT SMELLY BUCK IS NOT EVEN EDIBLE FOR MOST HUNTERS, THE BULL EATS MUCH BETTER. MY BUCK HUNTIN DAYS ARE ABOUT OVER.......ITS ELK EVERY YEAR. .............................YD.

kls · Jan 2, 2014

buck...the non-typical does it for me.

one_dryboot · Jan 2, 2014

The deer is out in the open so I'd shoot the elk then have a decent A$$ shot at the deer as he is running.

whitwell_56 · Jan 2, 2014

The buck...what do I win?

Gator · Jan 2, 2014

Buckingbull. The buck is a sweet looking thing.

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elkassassin · Jan 2, 2014

That Buck is on Private Property!

You know what Colorado Wardens do to people that shoot Bucks on Private Property?

You might be better off to Shoot that PISSCUTTER Bull!

At least He's in the Pines!

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larrbo · Jan 2, 2014

Bang. Bull down

TheKnack · Jan 2, 2014

Odds of finding a Colorado bull like that in a general elk area are slimmer than the odds on finding another decent buck.
Elk for me if he shows a better angle for a shot.
Best,
Jerry

elkun · Jan 2, 2014

p isscuter bull? if you get a elk tag in the basin l'e or not you better shoot that bull,. the buck/? once in a life time in the basin,,,,, so I would shoot the

hank4elk · Jan 2, 2014

Bull down,base of scull/neck shot as it looks fairly close...the buck is a dream too,but even an old bull tastes better!

elkassassin · Jan 2, 2014

>p isscuter bull? if you get
>a elk tag in the
>basin l'e or not
>you better shoot that bull,.
>the buck/? once in a
>life time in the basin,,,,,
>so I would shoot the
>

DeerLove said 320" Bull elkun!

So Yes!

PISSCUTTER Bull!

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nfh · Jan 2, 2014

What about a WHITETAIL!!!!!

elkfromabove · Jan 2, 2014

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Depending on the distance and the weapon!
With a rifle? The bull. He's better on the table and I could make the neck shot or wait him out.
With a bow? The buck. I don't have my P&Y buck yet, he's in position and it's too dangerous for a rifle since I don't know what's over the hill.

completesportsman · Jan 2, 2014

Without hesitation, I would shoot the bull!

sageadvice · Jan 3, 2014

no doubt, the buck.

Joey

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dreaminbouthuntin · Jan 3, 2014

The Buck, and I wouldn't think twice.

Zeke · Jan 3, 2014

It's interesting to hear everyone's opinions.

While not scientific, if you look at UTAH Sportsman tag applications you'll notice that deer applications edge out elk applications by the slimest of margins.

I have no idea if that info would translate over to Colorado.

Just a thought,
Zeke

elkassassin · Jan 4, 2014

>It's interesting to hear everyone's opinions.
>
>
>While not scientific, if you look
>at UTAH Sportsman tag applications
>you'll notice that deer applications
>edge out elk applications by
>the slimest of margins.
>
>I have no idea if that
>info would translate over to
>Colorado.
>
>Just a thought,
>Zeke

Them Colorado Residents Would Smack that Bull long before they'd even slow down to look at the Buck!

If them Colorado Boys woulda/coulda seen what Our TARDville LE Elk Units were holding 6 or 7 years ago they'da had a Problem the Opposite of Wisz's Problem!

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DrDeth · Jan 4, 2014

I'd light that buck on fire

Vanilla · Jan 4, 2014

I'd shoot the bull. Then I'd drive straight to the store and buy a Mega Millions ticket because if you are lucky enough to have the above scenario happen to you, you surely will win the lottery as well. Then I would buy an Alton tag annually and go after big bucks each year.