If I hunted Elk in Idaho or many places I have been a shot of that distance would have been out of the question. The Elk in the Desert regions inhabit areas more like an Antelope would.
My Stalking skills are very adequate Thank You![8D]but I'm sure you could have stalked right up on him
or hid behind that Tumbleweed and called him in
Ever hunted Desert Elk?
I was prepared to shoot out to that range on advice from the natives in the area. I'm glad I listened. The Bull was a 6X6 that scored over 300" and adorns my wall. The other guy in my party that shot an Elk had a close shot. I think it was only 71 yards.
When I hunt I go to Kill something. If I loved camping, and bird watching that's what I'd be into.
Dan