WY 2021 elk #1

[BuzzH]

Filled the first of 3 tags today. Helped a couple friends earlier with their elk so thought I'd try today.

Nothing fancy, find elk, put a mile long stalk on.

Shoot 1.5 year old cow as to not orphan a calf. Ruger M77 6mm Remington, 90 grain accubond, 194 yards tight behind shoulder, 10 steps and done deal.

Bullet under hide after going through a rib and back edge of shoulder blade, retained 54 grains.

 

[stillkickin]

Nicely done Buzz, quite a performance with the 6mm!

 

[rmyoung1]

Congrats @BuzzH . I really need to give this whole August elk hunting thing a try.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

How far was the pack out? I have a cow tag that's open right now as well, maybe the same area as you. Something about packing an elk when it's 85 degrees out makes me hesitant.

 

[JV842]

That’s going to be some fine eats rt there!!!!

 

[WapitiBob]

congrats Buzz, well done.

 

[Talk2elk]

Way to start the season, congratulations

 

[deer_shooter]

Nicely done Buzz. Man, I think you've shot more elk than I've seen!

 

[williaada]

Nice first elk of the year.

 

[rwc101]

That elk clearly didn't read the "Use Enough Gun" thread.

 

[claybreaker]

Buzz, Much respect to you sir, you get it done time and time again. Good Eats great job.

 

[JoMo]

Breaking the ice! Nice work!

 

[kansasdad]

Metronomic success story #skeeelz

Congratulations on another adventure in meat acquisition.

 

[fallfreak]

Congrats on putting some quality meat in the freezer. I am counting the days till my elk hunt this fall!!

 

[EKYHunter]

Congrats on the cow. Sure seems early for a rifle season to me but that just because I’m from Kentucky where we don’t get the rifles out until November. Good job sir.

 

[BuzzH]

How far was the pack out? I have a cow tag that's open right now as well, maybe the same area as you. Something about packing an elk when it's 85 degrees out makes me hesitant.

Just a pinch over a mile one way, 1.24 to be exact.

I'm not scared at all of shooting elk in 80+ degree weather. Get it off the bone, in the shade, and/or in the wind. Meat cools pretty quickly.

I also pack 2 frozen quart water bottles that I place right in the middle of boned meat in the game bags while packing them.

Have a cooler to put the meat in when I get to the truck.

No big deal...just need a plan.

 

[Gerald Martin]

Packs ice in preparation for maximum meat cooling during anticipated pack out.

#bossmove #icecoldkiller

 

[blueridge]

Congrats, Buzz!

 

[ida homer]

Packs ice in preparation for maximum meat cooling during anticipated pack out.

#bossmove #icecoldkiller

Buzz probably puts a helmet on before leaving for the club, he knows he’s getting laid #ladykiller

 

[Bambistew]

I didn't know WY had shoulder seasons?