A good kind of sore

[Brittany Chukarman]

Always a big deal to me when I get an elk but this one I'm especially grateful for. I have joint problems that give me doubt that I can go out alone and finish the job anymore. A friend offered to help me and a neighbor gave me access to some awesome ground. It still wasn't a slam dunk, as we had a long uphill stalk to get into range but they were undisturbed elk and the wind was right. We ran out of cover at 415 yards and I took the shot from there. That's about 100 yards farther than I've ever shot at an animal but I took out the heart. 7mm/08 and I use the Nikon BDC scope that most everyone hates. I'm treating the soreness with amber ale and the world is right tonight. Eastern Oregon.

 

[noharleyyet]

Congratulations, way to get it done. She will be delicious.
...good shooting.

 

[cahunter805]

Congrats on the elk and shooting. Looks like fun country to hunt elk in!

 

[Irrelevant]

Love that ending and that view. Congrats

 

[fishing4sanity]

Congrats on your elk and great shooting! I love those canyons, but they can be brutal.

 

[BuzzH]

Great job and nice photo. Congrats on getting out there and taking an elk for the freezer.

 

[Sawtooth]

Congratulations on a great shot on a nice cow elk. How many coveys of chukar did you bump during your stalk?

 

[Hgdoo]

Congrats, neat looking country...

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Congratulations on a great shot on a nice cow elk. How many coveys of chukar did you bump during your stalk?

Not a one. No sign either. Unbelievable. And this was prime chukar ground in the past that is hunted lightly or not at all nowadays. Th Oregon side of the Snake is recovering very slowly from winter 0f 16/17.

 

[JLS]

Bummer to hear on the birds, but glad you had a good hunt. Fine work!

 

[deer_shooter]

Nice shooting Gary! Good looking cow and some real pretty country.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Congrats on a successful hunt! Looks like a nice day to put an elk in the freezer.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Always a big deal to me when I get an elk but this one I'm especially grateful for. I have joint problems that give me doubt that I can go out alone and finish the job anymore. A friend offered to help me and a neighbor gave me access to some awesome ground. It still wasn't a slam dunk, as we had a long uphill stalk to get into range but they were undisturbed elk and the wind was right. We ran out of cover at 415 yards and I took the shot from there. That's about 100 yards farther than I've ever shot at an animal but I took out the heart. 7mm/08 and I use the Nikon BDC scope that most everyone hates. I'm treating the soreness with amber ale and the world is right tonight. Eastern Oregon.View attachment 120380

Hope you bought a 12 pack!Nice Elk!

 

[CUElk]

nice job, thanks for sharing. I actually like that scope, got one on a 7mag. shot a muley last year at 467. congrats again and hope you get another next year.

 

[LCH]

Congratulations on your elk.

 

[memtb]

Congratulations! Hopefully the meat lasts longer than the soreness! Upon a closer look at the photo, I believe that she’s happy for you also! memtb

 

[Blacktailbc]

Congrats. Looks like fine table fare

 

[Bullshot]

You are an inspiration. The joint pain is also creeping up on me prematurely, it worries me about the future most days. Combination of wear and tear, mid-life, and an unfortunate bout with lyme disease (arguably ongoing). I probably can accomplish 95% of what I ever could, but with 200% of the consequences. Congratulations to you on a great hunt, and proving that its mind over matter when it comes to getting it done. It's not about the inches, but about the effort and fun, and delicious meat. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tradewind]

Cheers to you.

Well done

 

[ashersdad]

Very cool! Congrats on getting it done. That’s a good feeling.