Scouting Pics

[Summitthunting]

Only had 24 hours for a scouting trip so far this year but it was well worth it. The plan was to drive 6 hours, sleep 6 hours, hike 6 hours, drive 6 hours. It was a lot of fun and I'm headed up three days before season starts to try and tie one to a tree. IF he was a symmetrical six point do you think he would go 350? I'll say 290 on the silhouetted bull I'm not much of a score guy so please educate me.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Thanks for sharing those pics. I'm not knowledgeable enough to help any on score, but it sure looks like a promising hunt to me. Good luck!

 

[Duck-Slayer]

who cares about the score on the big one, he's got the freak factor.... that trumps score any day of the week and twice on sundays...... good luck
Matt

 

[TimeOnTarget]

Good Luck although it doesn't appear that you'll be needing any luck.

Make sure and post some pics of that bruiser when hes on the ground!

 

[MT_elk]

I agree with Duck-Slayer. The freak bull is really cool looking. Forget the score. Like they say, nets are for fishing (speaking of net score vs gross score). Good luck.

 

[Baerman]

that freak would make an awesome shoulder mount! Good luck.

 

[elkohalic]

Go for the freak nasty!!

 

[Summitthunting]

It would be hard to pass him up but I know their are three bulls in the area that are larger than this one and they have both sides. I would be perfectly happy with this guy but this is probably my only chance to hunt this unit. Any idea on score?

 

[Oak]

I think you're close on the silhouetted bull. His 3rds are ridiculous, so he might make 300".

I think the good side of the bigger bull is closer to a 370" bull, but since I've never killed anything that big, take it with a grain of salt.

20"
17"
18"
21"
12"
50"
27" mass
40" inside spread
370" total

Hopefully some of the big bull slayers will weigh in.

 

[Summitthunting]

We'll I'm leaving Denver in two hours, 12 days of elk hunting ahead. Heading up four days before season to scout. I'll try to post some pics if I can.

 

[Big Slick]

Great luck!

 

[mtmander]

He is a trophy , if you think there are bigger bulls there then do what you feel is 'right' , i have passed up good elk and gone home with memories and I have shot cows so it just depends on how the hunt is going

good luck , I would shoot him

 

[Sytes]

Wow! Looks like your scouting is paying off! A score? Oh heck - shooters all around... then again, I've not had an opportunity to scout out some massive bruisers with the anticipation of possibly taking one...

Cheer'in for ya! Best to you!

 

[Oak]

Any luck?