2014 Breaks elk

[double_a85]

CONGRATS!!!!!! "It's the hunt not the kill" and you made the hunt fun! Enjoy that elk.

good luck to all
the dog

Exactly! I had to tell myself why I hunt in the first place... enjoying the outdoors and good time with family. My wife had to leave the next day, so I was really happy she was there when I filled the tag.

You are right on about putting the pressure on yourself when you burn a bunch of points for a tag. It is tough having "expectations ". Congrats on setting an elk PR . It is a funny feeling when you look at the result of a tag laying there and the thought is "I'm glad to be done hunting".

That bull was well deserved and you beat the elements to get him. Well done!

I really had no idea how much pressure I put on myself until those final moments before and after the elk went down. My wife said she was shocked at how much pressure I had put on myself. She could see me slowly boiling up inside as each day passed, and was glad I finally put an elk on the ground.

I will continue to apply for the same tag, and when/if I get it again, find a nice eating bull for the freezer--- with no pressures next time... hopefully I don't fall into the trap again if I do get drawn.

 

[Muley_Stalker]

Never feel bad about killing any elk. They're all trophy's.

Plus, the younger ones always taste good.

 

[mdunc8]

Congrats. Hope to get the chance hunt the Breaks some day too.

 

[1_pointer]

Very nice! Congrats on a good bull!

 

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Great bull! After the season I've had in the breaks I'd be tickled with one like that.