CO this fall

[Jwill]

Two eastern tenderfoots and an Arizonan made the voyage to CO this fall for an OTC hunt. Great trip as usual, mostly photos from the scouting here. Saw lots of deer and elk, a big bear, and a snake at 8,500' in October... Most of the elk were on private ground though. I glassed a great 5x5 two days before the season opened, unfortunately he disappeared after that. Also had a brief opportunity on a nice herd bull, probably a 5x or 6x but he was there and gone before I could get on him. It was the toughest hunt I've been on, put a lot of horizontal and vertical miles on the boots, through some really steep rugged terrain, can't wait to get back though! A buddy got the bull on day 6, we were thankful for that, pictured are the pack mules and butchers, not the shooter. The pack out wasn't that far, but was straight up through melting snow, good times! For the second packing trip I tried it kiwi style, long johns with gaiters, very comfortable! Will save the pics of that for the SEH contest. We've all got a third of an elk in the freezer now, so we'll eat good this coming year.

 

[SoTex]

Awesome job. An elk on the ground on a DIY OTC hunt is an accomplishment.

 

[Big Fin]

You guys did good. 33% success is far above most general unit public land elk hunt success rates. And, looks like you had a blast. Congrats.

 

[noharleyyet]

You guys did well.

 

[putm2sleep]

Awesome job Jwill! You the man! Great pics. Have a great weekend!

 

[Festus]

Congrats on the hunt! Well done.
Great pics.
Glad to see another easterner get some elk meat!

 

[Dinkshooter]

Will save the pics of that for the SEH contest.

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Bring it on!

Looks like a fun trip.

 

[putm2sleep]

hahahahahhahaha - i was looking for that response.(Excellent tickeling Jwill. )

 

[Oak]

You guys did good. 33% success is far above most general unit public land elk hunt success rates.

^^This.

Neat to see the smooth green snake. I've only seen a handful of them, and I spend all summer in the right spots.

 

[DSull]

Good job!

 

[Ghostrider]

Good job boys. Nice bull way to go

 

[ashersdad]

Great pictures and nice bull. Congrats on a successful trip.

 

[mdunc8]

I love seeing the Virginians slaying the elk this year. Hopefully I can get my $@%t together in the next week.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Good job JWill and company.. What part of VA you from? Lived in Purcellville for awhile myself.

 

[havgunwilltravel]

Well done guys...looks like great country to get lost in for a few days with tags in the pocket! Hope the elk makes good eating and you are planning a return trip next season.

 

[Kiwi]

Well done. And you can't beat kiwi style

 

[MT_elk]

Congrats!

 

[T Bone]

Congrats.

That's quite a commitment coming out from the East Coast!

 

[elk_hunter]

Great job getting it done! Congrats on a fun trip and nice bull!