A few years ago I was hunting elk in CO and came across a nice 6X6 running across a huge open park.

I went to where I thought he would appear...he was standing at the edge of some trees. Easy shot...200-250 yards away...I pulled the trigger...click...I had not pulled the bolt back far enough to chamber a round. I smiled at him as he trotted into the chamber.


Same area about 4 years ago. Some friends and I hadtracked a small herd of elk for a few miles. Last day of the season. We got tired and decided to head back to camp as it was close to dark. I had put my gun away in the truck and rode in the back with my pals. I also decided to have a beer...another reason why I put the gun away. Anyway, we were headed back to camp when I caught movement out of the corner of my eye. The biggest bull of the bunch was standing broadside about 30 yards away. At least one of my buddies got him.