In pursuit of my first bull - nothing like I had planned.

[Irrelevant]

There ain't a single thing not to like about that hunt. Great write up, way to stick with it and now give up.

...also, great job with the pics, you gave the masses of internet detectives nothing to work with but the pics still provide added value to the story telling. I need to do a better job of this, I routinely include too many skylines.

 

[CPAjeff]

Great recap - congrats on the bull!

 

[In2Hntn]

Congratulations on your first bull!

 

[Paul in Idaho]

Thank you all for your kind comments. I had more tests done yesterday, now waiting to hear from the doctor.

 

[Wily Wapiti]

This post is a little late, but outstanding story and I hope you've gotten some relief from the health issues.

 

[406dn]

Another late comer, congrats on the nice bull and your story was compelling.

I hope your health issues have been resolved.

 

[RevJim]

I too hope you get an accurate diagnosis Sir! You are a tough one, I'll give you that! ha What was your caliber/bullet you used? (The Handloader in me just has to know!)

 

[lawtonbj]

Congratulations on your perseverance and your bull! Hope that the doctors are able to diagnose and treat you quickly to get you back on the mountain.

 

[FairWeather]

Great story for sure! I doubt I would have stuck it out. I’m a big baby when I don’t feel well and lose the motivation to do most anything pretty quickly.

 

[F250]

Paul in Idaho, hoping the Dr. has figured out your illness. Wondering if you have been tested for Lyme or other tick born diseases…

 

[Paul in Idaho]

Thanks for the replies and well wishes. I'm feeling a little better than I did in October, but still sick and still no diagnosis. @F250 yes, Lyme was one of the many tests I have had.

@RevJim I used a .30-06 150gr Barnes TTSX, factory loaded.

 

[shale]

Great story and wonderful ending. Congratulations.

 

[Farz-U-Know]

Great story and congrats on the bull.

 

[MattyJ]

Congratulations on your first bull. Still in pursuit of mine.

 

[beaglegun]

I cant kill a bull cause I cant get drawn!

 

[cohunter14]

Another one late to the party here, but I'm glad this one got bumped back up. Awesome story and pictures. Congratulations!!

 

[Creedance91]

As someone headed on their first DIY elk hunt, loved getting your play by play. Thanks for the write up.