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Offline wileynet

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my elk
« on: October 07, 2012, 10:03:09 AM »
i know it wasnt with a handi but spend more time here than anywhere else, blew the call at 0653 killed at 0705
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Re: my elk
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 10:08:15 AM »
Way Kool!  Nice elk.
 
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2012, 10:08:55 AM »
Congrats

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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 10:13:19 AM »
congratulations!


when's the bbq? ;D
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Re: my elk
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2012, 12:58:29 PM »
Nice, congrats!  ;)

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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2012, 02:38:07 PM »
Well done. What did you use? How far?
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Re: my elk
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2012, 02:47:00 PM »
cva optima thor 250 gr BT ahead of 100gr blackhorn 209 at 74 yards took out rib, lungs and top of the heart
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Re: my elk
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2012, 03:36:47 PM »
Very Nice. I'd say you had a good day ;)

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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2012, 03:56:05 PM »
I would say it was a great day for everybody but the elk ;D . Nice job!
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Re: my elk
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2012, 04:17:41 PM »
Fantastic!   congratulations.   That is on my bucket list!

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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2012, 09:55:16 PM »
Nice bull!!!   N.Mexico or Arizona??
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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2012, 12:47:14 AM »
NM, unit 2 the carson national forrest
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2012, 12:49:55 AM »
Fantastic state to Elk hunt in, got the one in my Avatar unit 13 and a 378" bull in unit 12. Bow hunted 16C and 21A also. Love that country.
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Re: my elk
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2012, 01:04:14 AM »
i have hunted 51 and unit 2 waited 35 years since my last unit 2 hunt, draws for residents in this state suck, last elk tag i drew in unit 2 was 1976 my senior year and i apply every year
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Re: my elk
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2012, 01:08:09 AM »
Nice elk! That's what I would rather be doing. ;)

Thanks, Dinny
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2012, 01:16:38 AM »
Be safe Dinny!!!!!
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Re: my elk
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2012, 04:30:11 AM »
i have hunted 51 and unit 2 waited 35 years since my last unit 2 hunt, draws for residents in this state suck, last elk tag i drew in unit 2 was 1976 my senior year and i apply every year

Boy if your talking NM, I agree.  I haven't been drawn in ages for a MB.

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Re: my elk
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2012, 06:50:40 AM »
actually it was my 3rd choice 1st rifle, 2nd bow 3rd ML
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« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2012, 10:49:15 AM »
Congrats.  Beautiful specimen.  My boss has one about that size hanging over his fireplace.  They are a big animal for sure.  ;)
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« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2012, 02:19:49 AM »
 8) 8) 8)   I would dearly love to hunt elk.  Congrats on your elk.  Nice going indeed!!! ;D

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Re: my elk
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2012, 10:30:37 AM »
Nice!
 
308 win                 45-70                       12ga         
30-30                    223 stainless steel   20ga TDC
44 mag                  Tracker II 20ga        20ga
45-70 Manlicher     20ga USH                28ga
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