Elk .... Let's see them!!!

[Pagosa]

The lead cow is the repository of generations of knowledge. Killing her eliminates that and hurts the herds ability to navigate migration routes. She also has a deep knowledge of food and water resources that younger members don't have... not shooting the lead cow should be elk hunting 101, but apparently it isn't.

It doesn't matter out there. They are on a irrigated pivot on private land. There is no need for a lead cow bc they will likely get chased back onto private ranch when they attempt to leave. We are living in the glory days of private land elk hunting. Congratulations Shapnel way to go.

 

[Doublecluck]

6.5 prc with the 156’s has been breathing this week. ran in to my in laws, wasn't any bulls so set em up with my gun, tripod and some wind calls. 2 shots 2 cow elk down. Second one was giant like big as a giraffe. Think there were like 30 spikes in there so the ones without antler were the right ones as far as they were concerned.

 

[Brad]

Elk hunting 101 should be keeping your idiot comments to yourself, if it’s legal then what does it matter to you?

Yeah, science and truth suck so badly... having said that, I won't be responding anymore on this thread. It's too good to junk up. A new thread on shooting lead cows would be in order... as in, "don't do it, and teach your kids and grandkids not to."