New Mexico Archery Elk

[toprut]

I'm just now getting myself together after that heartbreak. I felt sick. But I'm back in his vicinity tonight. He's quite a 5.

 

[toprut]

Bugling is still pretty slow for me. All the mature bulls I have seen have had cows with them. Afternoons have been the toughest. Maybe tonight.

 

[toprut]

6x6 bull down!

 

[kansasdad]

Congratulations.

And now the real work begins.

 

[vanish]

6x6 bull down!

Wooo! That's a change of luck!

 

[toprut]

Headed back to camp. Quarters are hanging back straps are coming with me

 

[toprut]

Headed back in to start the rest of the pack out. Got 4 hours sleep. Pack out isn't terrible. Maybe a mile with one 300 ft vertical climb

 

[Art Vandeley]

Awesome ! Congratulations. Can't wait to see some pictures.

 

[duckhunt]

Awsome. Would love to see some pictures.

 

[MN Public Hunter]

Nice...Can't wait to see pictures and hear the story !

 

[walnuttree]

Great job - That happened fast! Look forward to some pictures!

 

[Devil Diver Down]

Great job. Also looking forward to seeing pics of your bull. Hoping to hunt NM myself some day. Congrats!

Order of operations: Pics first, rest later (while we admire your bull).

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Congrats, I hope my luck changes like yours did!
Matt

 

[7mm08mo]

Congrats what a change of luck, and it sounds like the pack out wasn't that bad.

 

[toprut]

Back on the mountain picking up my spike camp. Was pretty exhausted yesterday from the pack out. Have many pictures to add when I get back plugged in.

 

[toprut]

Sitting in a hotel room 12 hours from home, drinking a cold beer, and wanted to post some pics. Of course the hotels WiFi is complete garbage so I'll try a few from the phone. I think I spotted Big Fins listening device.

 

[toprut]

My spike camp location was easiest to get to down a rocky, rough and generally truck impassable two track. I ditched the truck and loaded up the bike for the 6 mile ride.

 

[toprut]

Home sweet home.

 

[toprut]

Home sweet home.View attachment 61868

 

[toprut]

Wondering what to do next after my first encounter with the big 5 point.