First Elk - NM 2nd Archery

[ShortMountain91]

I won't make this a long drawn out story but just wanted to say thanks to all the members here for the great info, stories, tips, etc. This was my 3rd season hunting elk (2 times CO 1st rifle, 1st time NM archery) and on my 6th day of hunting after calling to numerous bulls and missing a bull, I had a 5x5 come in and offer I slight quartering to shot at 25 yards. I drilled him right behind the shoulder and found him piled up 400 yards later. It was a tough but extremely enjoyable hunt that I'll never forget and I'm thankful for the opportunity and health I'm afforded to partake in the activity I love the most which is American hunting. I'm reminiscing of the hunt now as I grill some elk steaks on the traeger under a warm starry night sky. I hope someone reads this and gets out there and has the hunt of their dreams.

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[realunlucky]

Congratulations

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[Jaker_cc]

Congrats, getting out there is what it’s all about

 

[Ebby]

That’s awesome. Glad to see the TN boys getting out and shooting some elk. I’m from TN as well and killed my first archery bull in WY. Congratulations to you! Very exciting.
Lee

 

[ShortMountain91]

Thanks guys! Even though it sucks I have to share this picture too. This is the bull I missed... Oh well wasn't meant to be

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[Dennyd]

Sweet

 

[banded_drake]

Congratulations on a nice bull, sounds like it was a good trip. How was the weather for you

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[Ownthewest]

Hard work pays off. Congrats on a great hunt!

 

[WAKAN]

Beautiful bull! Way to preserve and make it happen!

 

[ShortMountain91]

Congratulations on a nice bull, sounds like it was a good trip. How was the weather for you

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Pretty darn hot still. Couple small showers with one night of steady rain but real hot during the day every day.

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[Loco4dux]

Congrats man awesome bull

 

[Light&Fast]

Nice work!
That is some much needed stoke!!
I am working toward success late season in WA.

 

[codym]

Good job. Seeing quite a few NM bulls down this year. The Gila elk were big and healthy with good antler growth. I wish we could manage our deer more like our elk.

 

[Nhawkinsf36]

Congrats! I just got back from there too. Amazing experience!

 

[RBrown9]

Congrats

 

[RR2012]

Congrats on a good looking bull.