Sometimes you get what you need, not what you want

[sprig86]

There are a lot of hunters that don't even end the season with an opportunity, so congrats on taking advantage of the situation and on the success.

 

[dustinf]

It's bigger than any elk I've ever killed. Congrats!

 

[L. I. Yankee]

Any elk is a good elk...congrats....

 

[Khunter]

you saved yourself a taxidermy bill too.

why would you asume that. I mount everything...

 

[Oak]

Nothing wrong with shooting a calf. Yum.

 

[JohnCushman]

Congrats on some fine table fare

 

[LopeHunter]

Congrats on a successful hunt that put meat in the freezer. Try to ignore the "horn porn" that makes a hunter wonder if they are less of a hunter if they do not fill a tag with a huge beast. You hustled to fill your tag. You tracked down and made an ethical shot on a wild animal in their ecosystem where you are an intruder that sets off alerts and alarms through you movement, sound and scent.

Success is how you define it. I fill about 50% of my tags and have never been on an unsuccessful hunt. I have stared up at the milky way and watched geese fly below me as I hike along a high mountain ridge. I have had elk walk within 10 feet of me. I have walked on glaciers. I have hiked in the shadeless heat of west Texas. Amazing memories. Have hunted in over 20 states. Along the way I have shot animals with rifle, bow and muzzleloader. Some were representative animals and some were quite nice.

Look forward to reading about your future adventures. Safe travels.

 

[big28hunter]

Congrats on a great trophy!