it seems like over the last few years ive spent too many hours on top of a mountain over analyzing bulls to the point its no fun and its all about inches. well this year here in nm the bulls were on fire and the public pressure was so bad that the bulls never came out of the thickets. even at night they stayed holed up in the nasty stuff. water was abundant so they had no need to travel for anything. well i finally decided to abandon my lofty perch and chase bugles and see what would pop up. i chased bugles for 3 days on failed stalk after stalk. finally on sept 22 conditions were just right. i had been shadowing a deep growling sounding bull for over 2 hours. even though i had over 20 bulls around me and i had been within 50 yards of this bull for over an hour i had yet to see him or any other bull. i had hunted the spot, analyze, and stalk method so long that i wanted to experience the adrenaline of chasing bugling bulls and shooting whatever got my blood pressure up. well the bull i was chasing finally showed himself at 40 yards and all i could see was a 6x8 frame with great swords. i didnt know what his bottoms, beams or width looked like and i didnt care. i was caught up in the moment of the adrenaline rush and i took the only narrow gap shot i had at 40 yards. 30 seconds later he was down and out. this 305" bull is the best bull ive shot to date and the most memorable elk hunt ive done yet.
who knew a 305" bull could have two 58" beams 47" inside spread and 24" swords. btw. thats 305" on the monster muley scoring system. ive noticed how well u guys judge size on here. am i close with 305 mm inches???
who knew a 305" bull could have two 58" beams 47" inside spread and 24" swords. btw. thats 305" on the monster muley scoring system. ive noticed how well u guys judge size on here. am i close with 305 mm inches???