First elk ever. I ACTUALLY FREAKIN DID IT!!!!

[hank4elk]

There ya go!

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Awesome!

 

[Zootownelk]

Fantastic! Congrats!!!

 

[HSi-ESi]

I wish it was down hill. 4 miserable 1/2 mile uphill trips through that stuff.

Next time, you'll think about it after you pull the trigger and have a nice sarcastic laugh. It is always worth it. Congrats.

 

[Sytes]

Very nice! Grats. Now you're hooked.

 

[.270Rem]

That's a fantastic accomplishment and a trophy of high value. Congrats on all you did to crack the code and get that pic.

 

[rustednuts]

Congratulations and we’ll done

 

[rtraverdavis]

Congratulations man. That is awesome.

 

[arwhntr]

Congrats! Ride that high as long as you can!

 

[devon deer]

This hunt was the one of the most difficult, exhausting, grueling, miserable, exciting, satisfying, rewarding, fun things I have ever done in my entire life.
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That sums up Elk hunting quite well in my limited experience, I bet it didn't feel that small when you packed it out!
Many congrats on your first Elk.
Cheers
Richard

 

[BearFoot]

Awesome! Well done.

 

[Trigger50]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[FlatlandHunter]

Congrats some very good eating there. You will want to go back every year now.

 

[fallfreak]

Way to go!! I'm sure you are hooked now.

 

[noharleyyet]

1 for 4 is a good average...congrats.

 

[wyflyguy]

Congratulations! Sounds like you earned it....or at least you paid you dues! It's great to see folks stick to something difficult and have it pan out. You'll remember those experiences for a very long time. And if you're like me, a little time goes a long way towards helping you forget about the "suck factor" and you'll just be itching to go do it again.

 

[old school]

Congrats. Glad you tasted success and the weight of a heavy pack!

 

[pre6422hornet]

Awesome!!!! New Mexico will always have a special place in my heart ( we lived there for a bit). Gorgeous scenery and yeah... that downed timber is a special kind of special to walk through.

CONGRATS!

 

[Dougfirtree]

Congrats!

 

[hogcarpy]

Congrats! I always find great joy in seeing folks from the midwest or East chasing their dreams and eventually being successful. We live in a great country.