I returned from my first elk hunting trip from Idaho and would like to say that I had a blast.I got a cow elk. I learned alot And it was a special because I got to go with my family and was also able to call in my father-laws elk for him.we used the "hoochie mama" from Primos and it worked like a charm.We seen alot of record class Mulies and I got to see a mountain lion.I'm become a bonified elk chaser. i got burned alot on some stalks,I got very frustrated.but at the same time it was a awesome feeling seeing the animals and hearing the bugles,and smelling them.I've been home for a couple of weeks now and all I can talk about is the trip.My wife and two little ones say that I'm obsessed about it,So I guess that they're right because I can't wait to return their to do it all over again!!!

Btpatriout02, I know exactly what you mean. Several years ago I went to Wyoming on my first elk trip. I was hooked immediately. I did however take a 6X5 bull with my bow at 33 yards. IT was the first one we heard and called him in. I hunted along with my partner and on the 5th day he shot a nice 6X6. We had 9 bulls under 40 yards and was into the middle of several herds at times. It's amazing and I truly wish I lived where I could hunt them every year. I promised myself I'll go again but for now, I stare at my bull mount on my wall and remember.

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Congrats on the elk!! - That is one hunt I will definately go on - one of these days. We are planning a rifle hunt in two years (dad does not shoot a bow) but I will go back with my bow!

Congrats on your Elk....

It's not how big the Deer,But the size of the experiance that matters!!

Congratulations on your elk. I love hunting elk and have hunted around the Haily Idaho area. What area were you in?

I know the feeling, my wife and teen age girls say that I am obsessed with elk hunting...I am<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> I live in Oregon where I have roosevelts within 10 minute drive and rockymountains in about an hour. I eat, sleep, and think elk...after this season all I hear are elk when I close my eyes!!!

Good for you..Congrats! I grew up next to Idaho and spent many days chasing elk around Idaho Panhandle...Wish I could go back.

AH