Solo Idaho Archery elk hunt 2017

[7Bartman]

I tried posting this a few months back, but it took some time to get my account activated. Anyway, since I've gotten so much from this forum I figured it was only fair to share my hunt. I still can't believe how it worked out in the end. The bull was aged at 7.5 years by cementum annuli.
https://youtu.be/LKWrHtMpNxQ

 

[LCH]

Way to go!

 

[pdq_wizzard]

Very nice Bart,

this was my first year hunting in South West Idaho it is way steeper than any place I have hunted before. It kicked my butt, been working out 5 days a week sense the end of the session. (going to be in shape for next year)

 

[WIbiggame]

Awesome work thanks for sharing!

 

[7Bartman]

Very nice Bart,

this was my first year hunting in South West Idaho it is way steeper than any place I have hunted before. It kicked my butt, been working out 5 days a week sense the end of the session. (going to be in shape for next year)

This was my second year. From what I learned last year I did more uphill sprints (from what little elevation I could find here in MD) compared to longer endurance runs. While this helped, the area I was hunting was really steep and had me sucking wind from time to time.

 

[ElkNut1]

Way to go! Nice ID bull!

ElkNut/Paul

 

[Western Traveler1]

Nice job Bart! Thanks for sharing..

 

[StormTheMountain]

Way to get it done! I don't know if I could have hung in there as long as you did after not seeing any for so many days.

 

[Steelhead]

You earned it. I was so happy to watch that video and follow along with you as you...succeeded!!

 

[HighDesertSage]

Wow, nice bull.

 

[WildWill]

That's a true giant good job.

 

[7Bartman]

That's a true giant good job.

Thanks. He grossed 280" and netted 268", despite his small thirds (apparently common in this region of Idaho). To me the real trophy is his age and of course the tenderloins!

 

[fishing4sanity]

Congratulations on your bull! That's going to be some life-long memories for sure, you certainly earned him. The video and photos are going to be great reminders of your adventure as well.

 

[genesis273]

Nice wide bull and enjoyed the video. Nice persistence too!

 

[CTELK83]

Great job. Beautiful bull

 

[JohnCushman]

Hell yeah!!

 

[Lone Elk]

Congrats on a Great bull and a Great adventure. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Heck of an Idaho bull! congrats, way to stick with it.
Matt

 

[Josh Kuntz]

Very cool bull. Major props on getting it done solo!

 

[BlakeA]

Great bull, Congrats!