Elk II

Went hunting yesterday in the same area. Saw lots of elk again. Got within 75 yards of three different 6x6 bulls. One at daylight and two more throughout the day.

This is a picture I took of the last bull I saw. This was about noon. This looks like the big one I called in last week. Hard to see him in the bottom of the meadow.

I almost got a shot at him but it didn't work out.

Also saw this spike with some other elk. He had one broken horn hanging down.

Raining hard today. The fire season is finally over. They have predicted up to 12 inches of snow in the mountains, but we aren't at that high of an elevation here.

Lst Sunday, Terry and I drove over to the hunting area. On our way in we say some people rock climbing..

Elk

Yesterday, I took the horse over to an area had never been before. There were lots of elk there and no other hunters.

I called in a huge bull. He walked right up to the Christmas tree sized bush I was behind. 15 feet away. Never got a shot.

Chased several more around that were bugling then about mid-day, I found a good wallow to spend the afternoon by.

I was napping about 3:00 when I heard hoof beats nearby. I raised up to see this spike bull in the wallow. Can't shoot spikes so I just took pictures.

T goes for a ride

Here is T taking her first ride on "Tony" the horse.



Cold front today brought a chill to the air.

Dave Crumley and I went on an archery elk hunt near West Yellowstone. Third year in a row.

We didn't bring home an elk this year but it was fun.