The last good archery kill bull elk was three years ago for me. The wind was perfect. I found a herd of elk feeding in a open spot of timbered hillside. I got to the side of them & cow called after they had passed by well out of range. The herd bull came straight to my call & I stuck him @ 12-yards.
This hunt had more highs than lows.
High point, Finding elk in the open & having the wind just right.
High point Stalking to one side of them while they were feeding.
Low point They all passed by out of range.
High point I waited to cow call until I figured the herd bull was about 100-yards away. He came straight back at a trot to pick up his lost cow.
Ultimate high point He turned broadside @ 12-yards, stood there & bugled. I released & herd the deep thump of the arrow hitting him just behind the left shoulder.