Jr.'s 2010 bull elk

[nmtaxi]

While Schmalts and I argue about the NM draw system, one person that has no problems pulling a primo tag is my son. We had a fantastic hunt, even though it only lasted 5 action packed hours. This wasn't even close to the biggest bull we saw, but jr.'s trigger finger was getting pretty itchy. Still, a great bull for a 15 year old (it's actually bigger than any of my bulls).
Usually I would say the hunting gods were with us, but in this case, I think it was a hunting angel. My dad passed away just 5 weeks before this hunt, but I know he was with us every step of the way. It was my dad that started this hunting tradition in our family, and I will make sure it keeps passing on through the generations. Thanks dad.

Jr. coming out heavy.

 

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That's awesome.
Congrats to your son.

 

[Big Fin]

Congrats to Jr. I was thinking about him yesterday. Nice to see him keep his streak intact. Good for you guys to spend all that time hunting together. I am sure your Dad has a big smile as he watched that from up above.

 

[mtmiller]

Great bull. Nice work, both of you.

 

[mdunc8]

Nice bull. I'd have trouble letting him walk too.

 

[AZ402]

That's great! Congrats...

 

[noharleyyet]

Good bull and story....congrats to Jr.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Great bull and a great story. Sorry to here about your Dad but sure he is in the field with you and your son on all your hunts.

 

[chasendeer]

Congrats
Jay

 

[jore07]

Nice bull congrats!

 

[schmalts]

way cool to see the boy smack a nice bull! was it a youth hunt?

 

[cadman59501]

Congrats to a great bull!

 

[arffdog875]

Great bull, congrats!

 

[nmtaxi]

It was a youth hunt. That's one great thing about NMG&F is the youth hunt program. My son is 15 and only has a couple of more years to put in. I may have to adopt a kid to go on these hunts with.

 

[BuzzH]

Congrats on the elk, sounds like a great time!

 

[elk_hunter]

Great bull! Congrats to your boy!

 

[Oak]

He did well, as he always does. Congrats! Good on you for keeping him interested.

 

[Spitz]

Looks like he has it all figured out. Congrats to both of you on a great hunt and fantastic memories.

 

[Dinkshooter]

That NM youth system is amazing.

Sweet bull.

 

[Muley1]

Congrats to your boy. Great bull.