Story of my first elk hunt

[traviswdalton]

Started a new thread to post the story of my first elk hunt so it wouldn’t get lost in the other thread.

https://traviswdalton.com/2019/09/19/new-mexico-archery-elk-unit-15/

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[FYT]

DUDE! Great bull. Amazing first bull especially. Don't expect to get an animal like that every time, haha, you'll be setting yourself up for disappointment. Looking forward to reading the write up but had to compliment the end result.

 

[ThinkLeicaBuck]

Way to go! Always cool to see a youngster in the photos.

 

[Bridger81]

Awesome bull!

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[Pianalto.j]

Nice!

 

[honlx005]

That is an incredible bull!!

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[ChrisAU]

Hope mom didn't watch that 2nd vid! Awesome stuff!

 

[traviswdalton]

Hope mom didn't watch that 2nd vid! Awesome stuff!

He has permission at hunting camp and takes full advantage of it.


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[mpeterso]

Awesome elk. Congrats!

 

[5MilesBack]

Dude, you lost your quiver.

Great bull. How on earth is NM unit 15 someone's "first" elk hunt?

 

[traviswdalton]

Dude, you lost your quiver.

Great bull. How on earth is NM unit 15 someone's "first" elk hunt?

My quiver was in my pack. New Mexico should be everyone’s first elk hunt lol


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[5MilesBack]

New Mexico should be everyone’s first elk hunt lol

Ya, if you're lucky enough to draw the Gila on your first try. For the rest of us, we have to apply for years while we hunt elsewhere OTC until we do draw. Still waiting......after quite some time.

 

[AGPank]

Amazing. Never seen one on a hunt like that, let alone shoot at one. Congratulations!


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[SniperHunter]

Those are some huge antlers. Wow

 

[dakotaduner]

Wow. Every time I look at your bull I see more character. Really nice congratulations on a great hunt.

 

[elkguide]

SWEET!!!!

So Dad...… when is it Junior's turn?

 

[traviswdalton]

SWEET!!!!

So Dad...… when is it Junior's turn?

After he turns 16


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[traviswdalton]

Wow. Every time I look at your bull I see more character. Really nice congratulations on a great hunt.

I’ve probably looked at the photos and video a thousand times. I still can’t believe how lucky I am.


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[traviswdalton]

iPhone video my son made

https://youtu.be/nxdkVPr26Ck


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[Stiffy11]

Bull of a lifetime. Congrats