My 1st Branched Bull

[BlackTimber]

Hey guys. It has been quite some time since I have been to this site. Computor crashed, hunting season came upon me, work etc. anyway it's good to be back. I see a lot of things have changed since I have been gone.

Anyway, I got my first branch antlered bull this year and it was a thrill of a lifetime. I was on a solo hunt in Utah. I was down in a canyon about 2 1/2 miles from the road. I tried calling this guy in but he just wouldn't come. He would only bugle back to me if I cow called. Any type of bugleing and he would clam up for about 45 minutes. It was still early in the season. Aug. 26th

Well, I ended up putting the sneek on him. I got in close and put a Snuffer tipped arrow right threw him. I watched him fall only 40 yards from were he stood at the shot.

Now some say "I would have waited. It was opening day." I say Bull$hit. I have killed elk with my bow before but the last 4 years I have held out for a branched bull and this one was my first oportunity for that. I took the shot and have no regrets. Infact I'd do it again.

If you are curious. I boned out all meat and it only took me 4 trips and 11 hrs to get him out. It hurt so good hump

 

[Elkhunter]

Chit, that is a nice bull. Congrats and welcome back to Hunt Talk. Thanks for the picgures also.

 

[Moosie]

Welcome home bud !!!1 And We all say Bull$hit on the waiting !!!

Congrats to a Nice bull. I'll guarentee there is less then 10% of the guys with better ones. I'd be happy with a lesser one, Kudos to ya man !!!

Looks like a Happy Camper in the Last pic with Dads bull.....

 

[antlershed]

Great bull and great pictures! Good job.

 

[JohnSWA]

Great job and even better pics! Love the euromount!

 

[schmalts]

nice bull, congrats!

 

[BigHornRam]

Nice bull. Your son looks like he may be a hunter too!

 

[IdahoBugler]

Congrats on your bull.

 

[csutton7]

way to go--nice pics---chris

 

[BlackTimber]

Thanx guys. I think he is pretty nice myself. Here is one more pic

Elk Camp

 

[The Curse]

Nice Bull, I wouldn't pass him up either.

The Curse

 

[300wsm]

Outstanding bull and pictures, and there is no way I would have waited either
Job well done

 

[muzzelk..]

Nice Bull. Good job...

 

[Water Wapiti]

Good Bull! Not just because of the rack or the sneak you put on him, but even more so the pride in the young mans eyes holding his dads bull.

WW

 

[elkfarmer]

i agree with all, and i would be shooting myself. congrats.

 

[Moosie]

Dude.. I'm guessing you read the HuntTalk.com vidseo We're doing... ceck out the Big game section at the top....

Send them in !!!! camp picture and all.

Kudos !

 

[BlackTimber]

I sent you the pics. Hope everything is right.

 

[Moosie]

I haven't checked in a Few Days.. and Everyone that sent something in I replied to. I'll let you know on Monday when I'm back at that computer. If you sent it, I'm sure it's there!! Thanx.

 

[Jigmaker]

Nice Bull! great Pics

 

[T Bone]

Nice bull man. I'd of let it fly on him as well. Are you a traditional shooter? (just a hunch from your choice of broadhead)