Buddy's 1st Bull....
 

Buddies 1st Bull....
taken on Monday afternoon (10/16) around 6:30p. Thompson Center Arms Encore in .325WSM at 75 yards. (trotted about 20 yards and folded)

I think that when the radio stirred back at camp, I was more excited about his than my own first only two days previous!

another pic.....
 

Another pic of Elk....and no he didn't shoot his head off!!!

For anyone interested, although at close range it becomes less significant, but the .325 WSM with 200gr Accubond did a nice job.

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Nice bull, congrats!

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Congrats to him, great bull :)

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Nice bull. Congrats.

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Very nice bull, tell your buddy congrats.

RE: Buddy's 1st Bull....
 

Nice bull, Congrats!

Must be FREEZING out there!

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Nice bull and looks like great hunting weather.
BBJ

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RRH,

Congratulations. Nice bulls, both of you, and any cows you picked up along the way are a bonus. You guys are kinda of making that area your own now andappear to be getting "salted in." I remember back in the days when it was all kind of new and uncertain for you.Even then, you all had good attitudes and were determined to have a good time no matter what, so many people underestimate the importance of that. I guessI got a soft spot for folks that like to "powercamp" and be comfortable --- never mind the weight. Very good.

That "pointed stick"article youcomposed with was a winner too.

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Nice bull there!

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Congrat's to your buddy!

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EKM....Power camping is a good description! We look like the "Joads" going to the California promised land!!! But we aren't afraid of the work involved and we enjoy the setting. And it does seem like every year we learn more about the area and where to look. I have always been a ridge runner and looking to get away from the crowds and roads, but knowing what direction to look is part of the learning curve. Next year it will start all over as the Elk could be in a different area depending on the pressure they get. Plus, we may have to adjust even more than usual as we won't have any preference points next year and several within our camp (they are not regulars) didn't get drawn for either sex. Looks like we will put in for either sex only. If not drawn, then we are pointing toward slinging sticks at them next year. Now if you have read my posts previously, you know we (core group) mass purchased T/C Encore front stuffers last year with the intention of going muzzleloader hunting. Foresight not being our strong suit, we find out that the odds of getting drawn for that season is even lower without a preferrence point! So much for a rifle backup plan! So here we are...........plan C is archery for when/if we don't get drawn for 1st rifle. I am easy though........as noted before.......as long as I am in Colorado during the fall......it's all good! We'll go to the same area, but with different weapons/season come different tactics. I look forward to the challenge and the hope of some rutting bull activity. Just hearing them bugle is worth the cost!

Anyway, I ramble. This season was one of the best for the camp. Weather was sunny one minute, and sleeting so hard you couldn't see the next. One of the beauties of "power camping" is that unlike some, we never worry about getting out ahead of the weather. We can wait it out with coming home a few days late being the only penalty........and after all........some of us are looking for an excuse to stay a few extra days!!!!

Thanks for reading my random thoughts and I look forward to reading others!!!

PS.....Deer season here in Texas.......and as much as I enjoy it......I find myself sitting in my blind daydreaming of bugles and mountains......of campfires and friends.......of the smell of pine and alder.........and some dang sure rank camping companions after a week or so!!!!

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Nice bull, congrats