Managed to draw a Vancouver Island Roosevelt Bull Elk draw after 40 years of trying.
Always wanted a chance at these remarkable largest Elk of the World.
I held off on small bulls for most of my tag dates, in search of a cranker.
On day ten with one day remaining, the high temps in Oct, full moon, I settled in on a small five to not go home empty.
Harvesting a small 5, what surprises me is is their size. They are every bit as big as any Rocky Mountain larger 6s I have taken yet likely half their age.
Buddy from work only has hunted about 9 years and also drew a tag and harvested another 5 pt as well, his first Elk . Great share.
Go get a Rosie, they also present a different challenge then the Rocky's, not responding to the calls near as well.
I sure hope my next tag happens before another 40 year wait. I'll be boxed by then.
We did have the pleasure to share another tag filled by a first time hunter and his first game animal. An incredible representative of a Big Roosevelt Bull Elk.
