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<blockquote data-quote="mike33" data-source="post: 328099" data-attributes="member: 14195"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Just returned home from my first elk hunt and was very succesfull. No, i did not bag an elk but had a great time. I was invited by a friend whom has been going since 1978 and just harvested his 22 nd bull. The outfitter was first class and gave me 200% effort. My first morning of the 3rd season 1 hour in to the hunt we spotted 5 elk, 4 was legal bulls first one being a trophy. My inexperience came in to part where i couldn't get any kind of rest and was not going to attempt a 615 yard off hand shot. We had around 6" of snow and trying to jump in close to the snow covered cedars for a rest didnt work. All of this took place in about 15 seconds, i chose not to shoot and would of done the same thing over. 2 days later i spotted a cow and a bull not knowing if it was legal as he moved in to cover. Seen lots of mule deer but no tag. My friend who invited me shot a nice 6x7 with a 6mmx 284 around 640 yards. I learned so much from my fiirst trip of what skills i need to improve on for next year. Where i hunt in Pa. for deer we have to make quick 75 yard shots i didnt realize in Co. you might have to make quick 5-600 yard shots. My gear as far as clothes, optics, etc., worked very well now i need to improve on hunting and shooting skills such as quick set up. I was with a group of first class hunters and gentlemen and enjoyed my trip so much. I was asked to be a part of there group for following years so i cant wait for 1 year off of my life. I had the pleasure of meeting several local people and i will say the folks in colorado are as fine of people i have ever met. Now i have the elk bug i will ready. My wife could not believe how i felt when not getting an elk that i could of had such a great time. This trip taught me a lot and i value the success that i had this past week.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Mike</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mike33, post: 328099, member: 14195"] [LIST] [*]Just returned home from my first elk hunt and was very succesfull. No, i did not bag an elk but had a great time. I was invited by a friend whom has been going since 1978 and just harvested his 22 nd bull. The outfitter was first class and gave me 200% effort. My first morning of the 3rd season 1 hour in to the hunt we spotted 5 elk, 4 was legal bulls first one being a trophy. My inexperience came in to part where i couldn't get any kind of rest and was not going to attempt a 615 yard off hand shot. We had around 6" of snow and trying to jump in close to the snow covered cedars for a rest didnt work. All of this took place in about 15 seconds, i chose not to shoot and would of done the same thing over. 2 days later i spotted a cow and a bull not knowing if it was legal as he moved in to cover. Seen lots of mule deer but no tag. My friend who invited me shot a nice 6x7 with a 6mmx 284 around 640 yards. I learned so much from my fiirst trip of what skills i need to improve on for next year. Where i hunt in Pa. for deer we have to make quick 75 yard shots i didnt realize in Co. you might have to make quick 5-600 yard shots. My gear as far as clothes, optics, etc., worked very well now i need to improve on hunting and shooting skills such as quick set up. I was with a group of first class hunters and gentlemen and enjoyed my trip so much. I was asked to be a part of there group for following years so i cant wait for 1 year off of my life. I had the pleasure of meeting several local people and i will say the folks in colorado are as fine of people i have ever met. Now i have the elk bug i will ready. My wife could not believe how i felt when not getting an elk that i could of had such a great time. This trip taught me a lot and i value the success that i had this past week. [*] Mike [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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