First Elk - Thank You

[Smoke10]

I sure hope so. Problem is it will likely be a OIL tag even for SD resident in the Hills. But I will enjoy every minute of it

Yeah I understand that reality. I hunted the Black Hills a ton during college and got my first cow elk in the hills. After college I moved to Wyo so I could hunt elk every year

 

[Byrdman]

Good job can’t wait to go elk hunting myself

 

[Mish-pop]

Yeah I understand that reality. I hunted the Black Hills a ton during college and got my first cow elk in the hills. After college I moved to Wyo so I could hunt elk every year

If I had to choose one state to live in besides SD it would be Wyoming. If it wasn't for my wife's job and where she feels most comfortable living, I would seriously consider moving to Wyoming.

 

[Scudmaster]

Way to stick it out. Congrats!!

 

[Mish-pop]

Way to stick it out. Congrats!!

Thank you!

 

[Littlebrookie]

Get back there on a bull hunt! Thanks for the detailed write up.

 

[Mish-pop]

Get back there on a bull hunt! Thanks for the detailed write up.

I will when I can draw a tag. Likely several years from now though

 

[Bradverbs]

Awesome story! Hope you write about the next one

 

[Lytro]

I will when I can draw a tag. Likely several years from now though

Did you draw the tag in the first draw or use preference points in the second draw?

 

[Mish-pop]

Did you draw the tag in the first draw or use preference points in the second draw?

I drew in second draw without using points. I chose a late season tag that had a slim chance to draw without using points and got lucky

 

[elkguide]

You've just got to love hunting elk! The hard work, the frustrations, the highs and lows..... truly one of the best memory makers that I know.
Thanks for taking us along.

 

[Mish-pop]

You've just got to love hunting elk! The hard work, the frustrations, the highs and lows..... truly one of the best memory makers that I know.
Thanks for taking us along.

Thanks for taking the time to read! The highs and lows are what makes it a blast!

 

[bz_711]

Congrats! And welcome to the club!

I agree - this site is great and was a huge resource as I chased my first punched tag...

 

[Lytro]

I drew in second draw without using points. I chose a late season tag that had a slim chance to draw without using points and got lucky

Good stuff. I've seen a handful of people here mess up by drawing a cow tag with points in the second draw, and then they're draw ineligible for 9 years.

 

[Mish-pop]

Good stuff. I've seen a handful of people here mess up by drawing a cow tag with points in the second draw, and then they're draw ineligible for 9 years.

My FIL and BIL did that on accident. They can start applying again in 2 years. But my FIL will likely not be able to draw a bull tag as he will be too far behind in points. He was really upset when he screwed that up as that was likely his only shot. My BIL is young enough that he will have a chance

 

[yycyak]

I see a Rokslide Special there...? Details man!

My cow elk
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[Mish-pop]

I see a Rokslide Special there...? Details man!

Do you mean the rifle?

 

[yycyak]

Yes sir.

Do you mean the rifle?

 

[Mish-pop]

Tikka 30-06
SWFA 3x15
UM Tikka rings
Harris 12-25" bipod
175 gr Federal Terminal Ascent

I had my eyes set on a tikka before joining rokslide but scope and rings directly due to rokslide

 

[Brimel]

Congratulations are in order, and I must say, that was a excellent write-up. I thoroughly enjoyed it.