Wyoming Elk Part 3

[jlong17]

Well, I have returned from my WY elk hunt. For those of you that followed parts 1 & 2, you know the details. For this who have not check out the story!!

Wyoming Elk with my Old Man

What a roller coaster this year has been. I was able to draw a Wyoming General Elk tag and had spent the spring months planning the hunt with my cousin - a very experienced hunter. The excitement quickly turned to concern when we recently learned that his wife has cancer and he will no longer be...

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Wyoming Elk with my Old Man Part 2

Well, I have returned after 2 weeks of hunting my butt of in the mountains of Wyoming. For those of you that didn't read part 1, you can catch it here Wyoming Elk with my Old Man . If you don't feel like reading that thread, I can summarize really quick. I drew a Wyoming General Elk Tag this...

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I was pretty long winded in the previous threads, so I promise to be short and to the point this go around... I freaking got one!!!! Is it a dink? Ya. Do I care? Nope. I couldn't be more happy

 

[duck wrangler]

Congrats!
I’m betting your dad was just as excited as you were!

 

[Hunting Wife]

Finally! Way to stick with it until a fitting conclusion was reached.

Congratulations on the elk, the memories, and time well spent with your dad.

 

[appaloosa]

The smile says it all man!

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

That should make the wife happy. Congrats!

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Awesome, good job!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

You earned it, no doubt. That is worth a lot.

 

[Valley1320]

Congrats! Good job!

 

[jtm307]

Is it a dink? Ya. Do I care? Nope.

Bagging a dink in a general area is quite a satisfying experience. Congratulations on your success!

 

[Wallydeuce]

Any bull is a great bull! Congratulations!

 

[duckhunt]

Great bull. I would be happy as hell with that.

 

[noharleyyet]

Good job jlong.

 

[Sask hunter]

Congrats!

 

[Deleted member 40728]

Awesome. Full freezer and good Eatin’. You hunted your ass off the whole season. Glad to see your efforts rewarded.

 

[RyGuy]

Awesome jlong! Good job on the bull, you definitely earned it

 

[NoWiser]

I’ve been texted pictures of a ton of big bulls killed by outfitted hunters this year. None is as impressive as that bull right there. Congrats!

 

[jlong17]

Thanks everyone! I have never worked so hard at something in my life. So many days, miles, ups and downs. I hunted a total of 16 days, and logged over 150 miles of boots in the ground. When it came down to making the shot I had to really control my breathing hahaha! 250 yard shot through the trees. He only went 5 yards. So incredibly blessed by this beautiful animal.
For those who have been asking about elk calibers: I shot him with a Winchester .270 and 130 grain Barnes TSX. The bullet performed well. It entered just behind the front shoulder, through the chest, and lodged itself into the opposite front leg.
I can’t thank you all enough for the encouragement, well wishes, private messages, and motivation. I’m so glad the final chapter ended the way it has. Wyoming has been so good to me, I can’t wait to return!

Jake

 

[kansasdad]

Meals made with such effort expended just taste all the better.

You have done well Jake.

 

[2rocky]

Nicely done Jake. I'm glad you were able to get back there and leverage your previous efforts. Now you have seen the potential, and know the country and the movements. You are a step up on a lot of folks the next time you or a buddy draw a tag.

 

[Brad]

Congrats!

You had the best October weather I can remember in a long time. Today the bill came due.