Biggest…when?

[MarvB]

Just curious if I’m on an island or if others feel my pain? Took my biggest bull back in 1999 (360” and change) and have NOT been remotely close since

How bout y’all? It’s been nearly 25 years since I set my mark

 

[Dave N]

#humblebrag

 

[Forkyfinder]

Public land? Man id be happy with a 360 ever. Most hunters - especially ones who dont pay for access or "know" someone with access on private or public through private dream of doing that.

 

[noharleyyet]

Just curious if I’m on an island or if others feel my pain? Took my biggest bull back in 1999 (360” and change) and have NOT been remotely close since

How bout y’all? It’s been nearly 25 years since I set my mark

2008 Marv...doubt I'll ever sniff 360 rare air though.

Pic of yours please...

 

[rogerthat]

Just curious if I’m on an island or if others feel my pain? Took my biggest bull back in 1999 (360” and change) and have NOT been remotely close since

How bout y’all? It’s been nearly 25 years since I set my mark

Just curious, how old were you when you got him?

 

[MarvB]

2008 Marv...doubt I'll ever sniff 360 rare air though.

Pic of yours please...

I'd have to dig through some photo albums for field pics (old instamatic camera days lol) but here is a couple from the man cave and a pic of a pic (and a much younger me). Its odd when I think of how much more time I have to hunt, to plan, have better gear, etc...but i think my best bull since prob only goes 310+/- and I've haven't even seen many that are legit over 300. But again I hunt Oregon for the most part and tags and opportunity have diminished a lot over the years (archery used to be OTC) and wolves, lions, and people have taken over most of our old spots.

 

[MarvB]

Just curious, how old were you when you got him?

Had just turned 40 about two months prior....thought I'd figured out this hunting thing back then and have proven myself wrong on numerous occasions since lol .

 

[noharleyyet]

I'd have to dig through some photo albums for field pics (old instamatic camera days lol) but here is a couple from the man cave and a pic of a pic (and a much younger me). Its odd when I think of how much more time I have to hunt, to plan, have better gear, etc...but i think my best bull since prob only goes 310+/- and I've haven't even seen many that are legit over 300. But again I hunt Oregon for the most part and tags and opportunity have diminished a lot over the years (archery used to be OTC) and wolves, lions, and people have taken over most of our old spots.

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William Tell's hat had a longer feather. ; )...Great bull & gripgrin

 

[rogerthat]

Had just turned 40 about two months prior....thought I'd figured out this hunting thing back then and have proven myself wrong on numerous occasions since lol .

That’s an awesome Oregon bull. Congrats!

 

[Waspocrew]

I killed my best bull during archery season of 2021. The past couple of seasons, I just didn’t see the type of bulls I was hoping for. Maybe this fall will be the ticket!

2021 bull:

 

[MarvB]

Great bull @Waspocrew

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Wow…. Never killed a bull. But like Randy, maybe the 7th years the charm…. Hunt hard here every year, and hope this year I can finally set my mark..

Congrats to all ye….

 

[SCliving Outdoors]

Idk about elk, but that Muley in your profile pic is a stud. I realize you might not have shot him, but he's still a fantastic animal.

Also, a 360 bull is nothing to sneeze at no matter when he was killed. Congrats.

 

[Sask hunter]

Took my biggest last fall

 

[buffybr]

I shot my best bull in 1977, DIY, on public land in northern Montana. He gross scored 375 with 59 1/2" and 60 1/2" main beams. He was the last elk that I shot with my .30-06. I've shot a lot of small 6s and 5x5s since then, but haven't even seen anything like him.

 

[2rocky]

Mine was in 2022. Once I got the mount back, I realized the wall I thought would fit 3 bulls (Tule Roosevelt and Rocky) was full with two. It really made me reconsider what I was hunting for. It took a lot of the Ego Hunger away for me. Last Fall I just guided for elk, and next Fall I'm going to accompany my father on two Mule deer hunts. I think I'm finally to that place where I can enjoy helping other people and enjoy the experience of just being hunting. Always before when I had a good tag, I felt the pressure to make the most of it.

I will say some of my favorite hunting memories were not my biggest bucks or bulls.

 

[sambo3006]

I've had four bull tags over the years, and have taken two bulls. My biggest, a 320" 6x6 ,was 2016 in Utah. I haven't hunted elk since, but I will draw Colorado unit 49 second season this year. I don't plan on holding out for a bull bigger than my Utah bull on this hunt, but I know there are some nice bulls in that unit.

 

[wytex]

2020 was my biggest bull, he was wounded. Private land.
Can't remember the final score but was 360ish.

 

[antlerradar]

My best, back in 2009

 

[Bambistew]

One of these years soon I need to go elk hunting again. Been a while. I killed my best bull in 2008. Only hunted elk a couple times since, and have mostly just focused on hunting in AK. I've shot a couple dozen elk, but still miss September bugles. I know it's a whole different ballgame in the woods now, compared to when I grew up hunting in SW MT.