First elk - still giddy as a schoolgirl....

[Foldem]

Excellent! Way to take a leap and make it happen. I was going to say it but Rob beat me to it but that sounds like an EPIC trip.

Kevin

 

[5MilesBack]

question...if the first 2 shots hit in the boiler room, how did the elk not die from that?

Not uncommon for elk to keep going on kill shots. They "will" die either way......just sometimes you have to help expedite that for ease of finding them. I shot a bull four times once before he finally dropped, and all four were kill shots through the vitals.

 

[c.brown]

Awesome story Tod. This has inspired me for future family trips. I have a newborn girl at home who will hopefully enjoy this as much some day. Easily one of the best trip reports I've read. What a great way to spend time with the family. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mtncowboy]

Congrats! What a fantastic trip!Thanks for sharing.

 

[bz_711]

Man - I love everything about this...including the dog

Thanks for sharing...and please keep doing so.
Elk are tops on my list...really enjoyed your recap and pics.

I've been spending some time arranging for my families first overnight backpack trip this summer...and you just confirmed for me that I need to make it happen at all costs (my 4 kids are aged 5-12)...so thanks for that!

Good on you...just awesome!

 

[Stwrt9]

what an epic trip!!! so jealous! your son is sure going to remember this trip of a lifetime.

 

[Embarger]

Wow what a great hunt and to have your family with you, Hats off to you sir. Thanks for sharing.

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[kylem]

Looks like you had an awesome time!!

 

[Keneboy]

Congrats on a great hunt and an even better trip with the family. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Joe Schmo]

Don't know how I missed this.
Congrats Tod.
Good thing you didn't go into Chamberlain, eh?

 

[Tod osier]

Don't know how I missed this.
Congrats Tod.
Good thing you didn't go into Chamberlain, eh?

Hiking would have been easier though!

 

[elkaholicid]

Great read. Thank you for sharing and congrats!

 

[todde1792]

I'm with Joe Schmo! I don't know how I missed this! What a great story, glad your first hunt was a success! And your son's first also!

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[Shrek]

Congratulations ! I missed your story when you first posted but I'm sure glad it popped back to the top. Sharing the hunt with your family had to be fantastic !

 

[Transition Wild]

Amazing. I was captivated by the entire trip and you did it with your wife and family. How cool! Memories that will last a life time. I can see why you are still giddy

 

[mod700]

Thanks for taking us along, that was a adventure, and making memories to last a life time, congrats on your first bull as well.
Mike

 

[Disco14]

Congrats on a great trip!

 

[ORHunter]

Awesome! People need to make more time for trips like this!

 

[Beendare]

Enjoyed the story...thx for taking the time

 

[ElkNut1]

Ha Ha, good stuff & well earned bud! I enjoyed this! Can't beat good glass! (grin)

ElkNut1