Congrats on the great bull! And that’s awesome you were able to get him out whole.
Big props to you for being so selfless and transferring to your daughter, and good on both of you for hanging in there on those tough days!
@antlerradar you reminded me of my best shot ever:
I was a little Kid and visiting my grandparents for a week or so. My grandpa was having a feud with a woodpecker that was hitting all of the trees in his yard and causing quite a bit of damage. He had a slingshot and would be out there chasing...
I’ve carefully considered and helped my buddy build points in Colorado. It’s paid off for deer and elk, but he still forgets often. He just blew 5 points on a leftover bear tag and he “keeps forgetting” to put in for moose points.
If you have a top spot you're absolutely in love with, as others have said, make sure you’re the first one there in the morning. Go REALLY early and start hiking in.
Aside from that, it all depends on the location and if more that one group can hunt there effectively.
I always try to talk to...
I totally missed this thread back in September. Glad I found it! Great write up, as always @TOGIE. You have a great way of expressing the mental struggles many of us face, while also painting a clear picture of the hunt. Congrats on the elk!