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Back from my elk hunt, I'm just sick
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<blockquote data-quote="Mountainsheep" data-source="post: 126000" data-attributes="member: 5875"><p><strong>Re: Back from my elk hunt, I\'m just sick</strong></p><p></p><p>Sambo,</p><p>I sympathize with you on losing the bull, been there, done that. Just remember hunting is a two participant, competitive sport; predator/prey both seeking opposite outcomes. You did your part well; you use the correct equipment &amp; proved its integrity, lethal shot placement as confirmed by the blood trail &amp; the diligence &amp; effort to follow-up. I'm sure the elk's priority was to hole-up &amp; hide away. Give him credit for the stamina, instinct &amp; determination to do just that. Had Mother Nature smiled in your favor you would have your trophy, but the cover of darkness &amp; snow shifted the odds his way. The sorrow &amp; concern you feel is a trophy in its own right, it proves your respect for the game &amp; the hunt. When the possibilities of evasion &amp; escape are artificially taken away from the animal, there is no longer any sport or competition. Be proud of yourself &amp; be proud of the bull, you didn't lose &amp; he didn't win; sort of a stalemate between two worthy adversaries. Best of luck with you future hunts.</p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mountainsheep, post: 126000, member: 5875"] [b]Re: Back from my elk hunt, I\'m just sick[/b] Sambo, I sympathize with you on losing the bull, been there, done that. Just remember hunting is a two participant, competitive sport; predator/prey both seeking opposite outcomes. You did your part well; you use the correct equipment & proved its integrity, lethal shot placement as confirmed by the blood trail & the diligence & effort to follow-up. I’m sure the elk’s priority was to hole-up & hide away. Give him credit for the stamina, instinct & determination to do just that. Had Mother Nature smiled in your favor you would have your trophy, but the cover of darkness & snow shifted the odds his way. The sorrow & concern you feel is a trophy in its own right, it proves your respect for the game & the hunt. When the possibilities of evasion & escape are artificially taken away from the animal, there is no longer any sport or competition. Be proud of yourself & be proud of the bull, you didn’t lose & he didn’t win; sort of a stalemate between two worthy adversaries. Best of luck with you future hunts. Dave [/QUOTE]
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