5 days to hunt

[Cedarsavage]

So you got five days to hunt, never killed an elk and you’re using a stickbow… a calf gives you a shot do you send it?

 

[KineKilla]

Yep. Calf is some tasty table fare and much easier to pack out.

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[Ucsdryder]

Stick bow….5 days…,never killed an elk….you might want to send it if you see a stump that resembles an elk.

 

[bowhuntrben]

No. Nothing against people that do, but I wouldn't.

 

[neil.hansford]

It would be a "no" for me.

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[Sapcut]

do you send it?

No

 

[bsnedeker]

My first deer was a fawn...I would have had no problem taking a calf as my first elk if that's what I as given.

 

[Coveyleader]

I get the “elk meat is great” but a calf in late August early September is the definition of shooting Bambie. Have at it if you want, no shame from me, just comments from what I’ve seen. Funny thing is, same calf in late October November, different game and I would target them without a doubt with a cow tag.

Case in point, shoot a cow that has calves in August or September and report back what happened to you that day, and the next.

As for the stick bow, elk are a species you don’t have to launch arrows at crazy distances. Most are close range encounters especially if you want them to be. 5 days is plenty if you know what your doing, know the area etc. It can also fly by if you don’t. Either way have fun.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Yearling calf? = Yes
Calf of the year no. We called one to petting distance a few yrs ago and at best she was the size of a great dane at best. Seems like there would be more calories burned than gained .

If you want to thats great if it makes you happy.

 

[KineKilla]

Yearlings are ideal if shooting cows. Just big enough to provide a quantity of meat and not currently nursing or raising calves of their own.

I've shot both and both taste great. No shame or regrets from this guy.

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[hobbes]

A calf born in June is still pretty small in September. It's a no from me. A late season cow tag in December or January..... maybe, but they've grown significantly by then.

 

[5MilesBack]

Not a chance.

 

[wildwilderness]

Absolutely, especially with a stick bow.

easy pack out and the best meat

 

[ramsdude47]

I would personally, and will if the opportunity arises. But I have 2 cow tags and ~15 days to hunt, so probably only on day 5 if I was in your shoes.

 

[Stubborn_bowhunter]

My buddy shot a yearling one in the chest. It had less meat than a fork horn deer. Lol

To each their own. I see no issue with it if it's legal, but not for me. I like watching them grow, but I get to watch elk all year.

 

[Speck1]

I will have my stick bow along this season as well. No desire to kill a calf.

 

[WCB]

Absolutely no desire to kill a calf elk, right up there in my mind with shooting Mule Deer does/fawns and Antelope does/fawns

 

[Jethro]

On day 5, maybe.

 

[Cedarsavage]

Thanks guys

 

[Cedarsavage]

I get the “elk meat is great” but a calf in late August early September is the definition of shooting Bambie. Have at it if you want, no shame from me, just comments from what I’ve seen. Funny thing is, same calf in late October November, different game and I would target them without a doubt with a cow tag.

Case in point, shoot a cow that has calves in August or September and report back what happened to you that day, and the next.

As for the stick bow, elk are a species you don’t have to launch arrows at crazy distances. Most are close range encounters especially if you want them to be. 5 days is plenty if you know what your doing, know the area etc. It can also fly by if you don’t. Either way have fun.

Does willingness to shoot a cow have a big impact on success rate?