You offering to help Stubert?
What app did you use to make those mosaic’s? cool looking art! Thanks for sharing !They don’t need my help. I could have killed this bull this morning tho. I’d give anything for a mid or late tag this year View attachment 122447View attachment 122448View attachment 122449
What app did you use to make those mosaic’s? cool looking art! Thanks for sharing !
He was looking through his 1x Muzzy scopeHey SS!
He Forgot To Tell You The Bull Was 5,000 Yards Away When Snapping The Pic!
It’s not passing up unless you’re in range. ??Good thing it wasn’t a Vortex spotter or it would be way worse.
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That broken third will probably save him. Not Instagram worthy with that.They don’t need my help. I could have killed this bull this morning tho. I’d give anything for a mid or late tag this year View attachment 122447View attachment 122448View attachment 122449
Hard to see with no chopper....That broken third will probably save him. Not Instagram worthy with that.
Huh? I don’t have a tag. If I did, he would have been dead Saturday morning. Never said I “past” anything.It’s not passing up unless you’re in range. ??
Fixed it for you stubertHuh? I don’t have a tag. If I did, he would have been dead Saturday morning. Never said I “passed” anything.
Everyone thinks they are smart, but there is only one true smart-ass! ?There’s an awful lot of @Homer around here anymore…. ?
You turned the tag in?We couldn't make it. Things with daughter came up.
She did, yes.You turned the tag in?
That’s to bad, hope all is well…She did, yes.
What caliber of bulls have you passed? What do you mean by the lucky road hunters? What are you seeing for overall numbers of elk compared to years past?I came off the mountain last night, my target bulls were bumped by spike hunters going into the little drainage in the dark with lights that my two good bulls were holed up for the past month, I saw them both Thursday night and Friday before the opener.
I'll continue to hunt after work each evening and the last full day hoping to get "lucky" like the road hunters did.
We saw 3 Bears, 3 bull Moose, 7 cow Moose and passed on 5 bull elk.
I don't mind eating tag soup if that happens, my days on the mountain and experiences I shared with my son were "successful".
Knowledge gained?
"Do not apply for a Mid Season tag if you are targeting a particular bull on an already overly crowded unit".
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I had 4 bulls spotted since the first part of September from 340 to 370ish, two of which were in the same drainage together, the other two were in an easy accessible area that I knew would get either killed or bumped immediately.What caliber of bulls have you passed? What do you mean by the lucky road hunters? What are you seeing for overall numbers of elk compared to years past?
Completely agree - it is a tough hunt with all of the pressure from spike hunters. I don't think you could possibly target a bull on this hunt unless he stays put and you kill him quick on opening morning (or you have a spot all to yourself - tough to find on the Wasatch unit).I had 4 bulls spotted since the first part of September from 340 to 370ish, two of which were in the same drainage together, the other two were in an easy accessible area that I knew would get either killed or bumped immediately.
If you are familiar with Strawberry area, the two other bulls I chose not to hunt opening day were on Poison and one in Chipman, both get pounded hard and were both easily visible.
I chose to target the two bull area because it's a 1.5 mile walk in with about a 500 yard hike up to my shooting spot.
I was actually shocked to see how many hunters came from the top and hiked down on top of them and blew them out in the dark.
My goal was get underneath them due to normal winds traveling down in the morning.
We counted 17 hunters on top at first light, and only my 3 person crew from the bottom.
One spike bull was shot at sun up that had a "mature bull" with it, according to a guy I later spoke with.
"Lesser bulls" I passed on were all young 5 points down to spikes
"Lucky Road Hunters" are those who were in the right spot at the right time to kill mature bulls while driving the roads.....there were several of those.
As for a comparison to years passed, I'd have to say the numbers and quality were par in that area.
About the only thing I noticed differently were the elk were in smaller pods and very spread out, probably due to a lot of water and excellent feed compared to drier years?
I also noticed a lot of young bulls, raghorns and young fives, had cows, same observation many others have noticed for the pre rut on through post rut.
If I were king for a day, I would think hard and long about moving the Spike hunts into November.
The way they dumped so many Early Rifle tags into the Mid Season pool was a nightmare.
The Wasatch needs a Raghorn Hunt! haha
We already have the Muzzleloader spike hunt in November. The muzzleloaders get the scraps after the Archery and rifle guys mow through them, and they have been hunted for 3 months.If I were king for a day, I would think hard and long about moving the Spike hunts into November.
The way they dumped so many Early Rifle tags into the Mid Season pool was a nightmare.
That's true, I forgot about that hunt.We already have the Muzzleloader spike hunt in November. The muzzleloaders get the scraps after the Archery and rifle guys mow through them, and they have been hunted for 3 months.
It's ok though. We all know the Muzzleloaders are the problem.
The way they dumped so many Early Rifle tags into the Mid Season pool was a nightmare.
Agreed.Most definitely! I said it was a mistake what they were doing ahead of time, and I believe it has played out that way.
I tried to convince myself that I was okay with the shift and the shortened season, but they really screwed a crap ton of hunters by doing this. At least the archery folks get their extra few days, I guess. Nothing else matters.
Haha did you even hunt the mid-season, or are you just finding a way to blame a bowhunter? When all else fails throw a tantrum and blame bowhunters. Typical mentality coming from you. Aren't you Mr. Opportunity? Slam was stoked he drew with 6 points, probably the reason he drew had to do with the increase of tags (opportunity) now you are crying about what you've been crying about all these years......Just so I'm clear you want to add more tags, cry when it's crowded, then blame a bowhunter....got it.Most definitely! I said it was a mistake what they were doing ahead of time, and I believe it has played out that way.
I tried to convince myself that I was okay with the shift and the shortened season, but they really screwed a crap ton of hunters by doing this. At least the archery folks get their extra few days, I guess. Nothing else matters.
Go get it done Slam! Work can wait.Agreed.
I really should have either changed my tactics to a more casual hunting method or turned the tag in.
Oh well.....I'm not done yet, I've got the last full day to hunt ?
Maybe put the spike on later compete more with the deer hunters?We already have the Muzzleloader spike hunt in November. The muzzleloaders get the scraps after the Archery and rifle guys mow through them, and they have been hunted for 3 months.
It's ok though. We all know the Muzzleloaders are the problem.
I was granted permission last night to go hunt a piece of private on Thursday that currently has 14 bulls on it....I'm all over it!?Go get it done Slam! Work can wait.
Hope you get a good one.I was granted permission last night to go hunt a piece of private on Thursday that currently has 14 bulls on it....I'm all over it!?
Haha did you even hunt the mid-season, or are you just finding a way to blame a bowhunter? When all else fails throw a tantrum and blame bowhunters. Typical mentality coming from you. Aren't you Mr. Opportunity? Slam was stoked he drew with 6 points, probably the reason he drew had to do with the increase of tags (opportunity) now you are crying about what you've been crying about all these years......Just so I'm clear you want to add more tags, cry when it's crowded, then blame a bowhunter....got it.
I'm sure glad I'm not a rifle hunter and have to be out in the woods with a boob like you.Sensitive, much? I can almost hear the tear drops hitting your keyboard as you type that!
I never blamed a bow hunter. I blame the wildlife board. They are the ones that made the adjustments. And yes, I think they screwed many hunters in what they did. Thousands upon thousands, actually. It is what it is. Watch what elk hunting looks like within 5 years in this state, and then see who is standing there waiting for their next handout. It’s not hard to predict!
Did someone say "failure"?You have people complaining for opportunities, then bitching to many people are getting opportunities.
Then you have people regardless of hunt, bitching that they didn’t have enough days, or there are too many people, that they need to change dates for hunts, blah blah blah blah blah, whaa whaa whaa whaa whaa.
You out in for these hunts knowing dates, knowing other overlapping hunts etc.
Man up, accept responsibility for your decisions and stop being a *****. We all knew the dates, the winter, etc. it’s your fault for your failure.
Maybe do away with the damn spike hunt. Wouldn’t that be niceMaybe put the spike on later compete more with the deer hunters?
Don't do that I don't want 15K competeing against me and gen units.Maybe do away with the damn spike hunt. Wouldn’t that be nice
You have people complaining for opportunities, then bitching to many people are getting opportunities.
Then you have people regardless of hunt, bitching that they didn’t have enough days, or there are too many people, that they need to change dates for hunts, blah blah blah blah blah, whaa whaa whaa whaa whaa.
You out in for these hunts knowing dates, knowing other overlapping hunts etc.
Man up, accept responsibility for your decisions and stop being a *****. We all knew the dates, the winter, etc. it’s your fault for your failure.
I'm sure glad I'm not a rifle hunter and have to be out in the woods with a boob like you.
It is not a direct correlation to this particular thread vanilla.I haven't seen anyone complaining about "failure." Tell us more about that.
Before we go throwing out the baby with the bathwater on this new elk plan let's see how the data lines out when the seasons are over.
What did the success % end up being per season?
What bull age objective was met per each season?
What did the hunter satisfaction scores say?
The one consensus I keep hearing from friends and others is that the bulls were coming out of winter starving for nutrients, their bodies were replenishing instead of building antlers in the spring. When antler growth started it was later than normal, this resulted in a lot of bulls having good front ends but ended poorly on the back end or just lacked the agility to finish out well. Last winter was tough.
I'll Agree On The Front Ends Being Good!
But Above The 3rds Wasn't All That Great On alot Of The Bulls!
Here's My Question:
JUST HOW GAWD-DAMNED MUCH HARDER CAN YOU HUNT AN ELK HERD?
All the way to x-mass with a bow there bessy!!!!
Stick to your rifle, it's much appreciated. Good luck this weekend.Says the guy that wrote a 5 paragraph essay crying about a post I made that didn't even do what the whiney loser was crying about?
I too am glad you are not out hunting with me. We agree on something, finally!
Well, if that’s what the public wants, I guess we better give it to them. I guess we could throw in a four day hunt that overlaps the first three days of the LE Muzzy hunt. What about a youth rag horn hunt?The Wasatch needs a Raghorn Hunt! haha
I'll try giving a more in depth personal experience.It is not a direct correlation to this particular thread vanilla.
It has been brought up in previous threads. It’s was a general statement about the complaints of the “big bull” hunt in general.
This particular thread has mentioned changing current hunts, that have been in place longer than the hunt referenced, to give those select few a better experience. But everyone knew what they applied for, and what they would be competing against when they put their name in the hat.
We didn't hear a single bugle the entire hunt.
Look up Carrying capacity and herd objectives and then get back to us.Maybe do away with the damn spike hunt. Wouldn’t that be nice
It was cache meadowville. I was surprised we didn't hear anything. I figured we would hear something at least the first few days.Which unit? This is the most odd thing you posted in my mind. This mid season was absolutely primo rut time on the Manti this year.
Wasatch Strawberry area was a choir for the most part.Which unit? This is the most odd thing you posted in my mind. This mid season was absolutely primo rut time on the Manti this year.
How many spikes did you see? Just curiousWasatch Strawberry area was a choir for the most part.
15ish?How many spikes did you see? Just curious
Now THATS some pressure!!??The Wasatch unit is a great opportunity hunt. I will not wait a lifetime to have one great elk hunt in Utah. In the last three years I drew the archery tag (2021) and my daughter drew the mid season rifle tag (2023). Both were great hunts, we both drew our tags with 4 points, both were not easy hunts, we both killed 5x6 bulls (not big, mine 300”, my daughters 250”), we were both happy, and created memories for a lifetime. I fully support the new elk plan to provide more opportunity by putting more tags in the more challenging season to hunt elk. If people want that premium once in a lifetime elk hunt there are still units in Utah that will provide that for those that want to wait 30+ years. I would rather hunt more often over collecting points. I feel the same about general tags, any general tag I drew with 0-1 points I better to me than a general tag that take 5+. Three hunts/opportunities over one hunt/opportunity is better in my opinion no matter the outcome. I care about time out hunting and creating memories more than inches.
Back to the tread topic. I have no doubt Slam will be successful no matter the outcome but I bet he is posting a picture of a bull on the ground by Thursday night. Good luck.
I'm waiting for that pic with the 385" bull tomorrow evening. No pressure.Now THATS some pressure!!??
I've got the best chance tomorrow that I've had all along, hopefully the stars align and I get er done.
If not.....I could have filled my tag and had 300lbs of elk burger but I'll be stuck buying Canadian beef at Walmart?
You mean 285, right?I'm waiting for that pic with the 385" bull tomorrow evening. No pressure.
Haha, not looking for Bess's dream date weight, talking your elk score. 385+You mean 285, right?
That’s a damn good amount…15ish?
What the hell are you talking about. No crap bulls don’t have calves.Look up Carrying capacity and herd objectives and then get back to us.
Bulls don't have calves....
You wanted to eliminate spike hunting.What the hell are you talking about. No crap bulls don’t have calves.
Good luck, may the last day luck be with you!! Way to not give up. I killed my personal best general buck 5 minutes left of the season. You can do it!!Now THATS some pressure!!??
I've got the best chance tomorrow that I've had all along, hopefully the stars align and I get er done.
If not.....I could have filled my tag and had 300lbs of elk burger but I'll be stuck buying Canadian beef at Walmart?
Good luck man! I tried to get my kid up for the last day but being 18 he has his priorities messed up and wants to work.I was granted permission last night to go hunt a piece of private on Thursday that currently has 14 bulls on it....I'm all over it!?
You have people complaining for opportunities, then bitching to many people are getting opportunities.
Then you have people regardless of hunt, bitching that they didn’t have enough days, or there are too many people, that they need to change dates for hunts, blah blah blah blah blah, whaa whaa whaa whaa whaa.
You out in for these hunts knowing dates, knowing other overlapping hunts etc.
Man up, accept responsibility for your decisions and stop being a *****. We all knew the dates, the winter, etc. it’s your fault for your failure.
My family hunts the Rez. Out here in the basin and I’ll tell you one thing they don’t do all that bull to cow ratio or any of that stupid stuff. Their hunting is so much better than anything the state has to offer it’s ridiculous . I wouldn’t trade their elk herd for the states elk herd no way in hell. And guess what. They give permits out to the members and they can shoot one animal, cow,spike or big bull. They don’t screw around and say they need to get rid of spikes or cows. So tell me who’s right and who’s wrong. I’ve witnessed it my whole life. Quit believing them educated idiots.
Good luck man! I tried to get my kid up for the last day but being 18 he has his priorities messed up and wants to work.
If you hunt the "rez", what do you care how the DWR manages our herds.My family hunts the Rez. Out here in the basin and I’ll tell you one thing they don’t do all that bull to cow ratio or any of that stupid stuff. Their hunting is so much better than anything the state has to offer it’s ridiculous . I wouldn’t trade their elk herd for the states elk herd no way in hell. And guess what. They give permits out to the members and they can shoot one animal, cow,spike or big bull. They don’t screw around and say they need to get rid of spikes or cows. So tell me who’s right and who’s wrong. I’ve witnessed it my whole life. Quit believing them educated idiots.
Actually, I never even made it to the private land, I killed today on forest land.Congrats on a private land bull you are not sharing here!!
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Looks like a dandy!Bitching?
Seems
Actually, I never even made it to the private land, I killed today on forest land.
It was one of those last day "bird in the hand" situations.
11 bulls on one hillside, I picked the best one and notched my tag ?
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It's got a story......Looks like a dandy!
What’s with the teaser?
I need to photoshop some time length first!?Come on slam. Let’s go!!!
I made this thread just for you!!!!
Your message moved me, you are exactly right!Let’s Go Slam! Out with the pic already! You can type the story later!!!
Congrats by the way! Nothing sweeter than a punched tag on the last day with friends and family!