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Title: Ellllllllllllllllllllllllk elk elk elk elk elk
Post by: Hummer3T on September 12, 2014, 09:24:00 PM: (http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0111_zps30197565.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0111_zps30197565.jpg.html)

I put in my application for Draw Elk at Greenwater Provincial Park back in May. I got the news that I was drawn in Aug. I have been hunting in this Park almost every 4 years for the past 20, except this year will be my 5th year application.

I knew exactly where I was heading, but it is a 8 kilometer walk in, partly on snow machine trails and partly through the bush. You can use a ATV to retrieve an animal that is down, but must walk when hunting.

I got drawn with my 82 year old Dad and Brother. my brother could not make first week due to family and my Dad although in great shape for his age is slowing down and will be rifle hunting. All weapons seasons co-inside at the same time of year, calling season.

We stayed at my cabin, just north of the Park a couple miles.

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0133_zps40720995.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0133_zps40720995.jpg.html)

The first day my dad was delayed, so in I went to my favorite spot - the great wallow

Have you seen such a wallow?

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0120_zps15397045.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0120_zps15397045.jpg.html)

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0121_zpsc84da38f.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0121_zpsc84da38f.jpg.html)

The first day I called in 3 elk, all stayed out to 80 yards, never saw one of them through the almost impenetrable hazelnut that take up 95 % of the Park.

I put on over 38 km (walked in and out twice so I could pickup my Dad and walk in with him) this day, from 4:00 am to 8:30 pm, wow was I done for.

The next morning again at 4:00am we were on our way in.

I knew this was going to be a good day, Dad could not make it all the way so I set him up a little spot and kept going to the wallow.

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0126_zpsc60fc8c4.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0126_zpsc60fc8c4.jpg.html)

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0127_zps3ad1ce32.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0127_zps3ad1ce32.jpg.html)

Just after legal time I bugled and got a response from the west, then I had two Bulls chasing each other run through the area (about 70 yards out)full tilt not sure still if they were coming to my calling or just there. They sounded like freight trains through the bush for several minutes.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on September 12, 2014, 09:30:00 PM: :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Possum Head on September 12, 2014, 09:31:00 PM: And now, the rest of the story!
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on September 12, 2014, 09:40:00 PM: Yeah what are we waiting for :dunno:
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 12, 2014, 09:43:00 PM: After several more bugles (elk or human?) I heard one from the south (where no human would be)and responded, he shut up quick and we all know what that means. A little later I heard branches breaking, and then it moving away..... bummer must have got my wind. A little later, what sounded like the same elk responded again, shut up again. Before I new it he was at the wallow, I turned slightly to set up and here he came, He had me pinned and was closing fast at three feet he stopped, likely because I slowly grabbed my bow more from fear than to get a shot. He eyeballed me, I could see the taste buds on his tongue and the small holes in his nose tissue, he could have used some scope!

He spooked, turned and I drew. As he got out to 20 meters I was at full draw, he stopped quartering away and..............
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Post by: JoeM on September 12, 2014, 10:31:00 PM: And.......
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Post by: nineworlds9 on September 12, 2014, 10:40:00 PM: :pray:
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Post by: CoachBGriff on September 12, 2014, 11:13:00 PM: :confused:

AND!?!
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Post by: CoachBGriff on September 12, 2014, 11:13:00 PM: :confused:

AND!?!

Whoops... a double... but it's sort of appropriate here!
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Post by: Wandering Archer on September 12, 2014, 11:32:00 PM: Oh come on! I hate coming across these threads when they are real time!
Better when they are a week old so I don't have to sit in suspense like the rest of these schmucks...

Well, this would be a good time to refill my Ardbeg.

If I finish my next glass before I finish this story, I'm gonna be mad. Or drunk. Or both.
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 12:23:00 AM: Sorry having photo bucket issues, I will have it up tomorrow (hopefully).
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Post by: timbermoose on September 13, 2014, 01:38:00 AM: :mad: i aint getting no sleep now. :)

will be up bright and early hoping for the rest of the story and pics. good story and great pics.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on September 13, 2014, 04:10:00 AM: :campfire:
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Post by: Biathlonman on September 13, 2014, 08:13:00 AM: It's practically mid-morning over here! Get out of bed!
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Post by: Jayrod on September 13, 2014, 08:16:00 AM: That's no way to be leaving us hanging!! :biglaugh: :campfire:
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Post by: Mudd on September 13, 2014, 08:40:00 AM: :campfire: :archer:
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Post by: cacciatore on September 13, 2014, 08:48:00 AM: Comon guys SAS is in the mountain time ! :biglaugh:
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Post by: Scott E on September 13, 2014, 08:55:00 AM: Heeeey I need to know happens after and.......

:nono:
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Post by: GreyCrow on September 13, 2014, 08:58:00 AM: I'm from sask and I'm up dangit!
Can't wait!
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Post by: Butchie on September 13, 2014, 09:16:00 AM: :dunno:
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Post by: Wandering Archer on September 13, 2014, 10:01:00 AM: Alright, I'm in CA, and I'm awake!

Rise and shine sleepy head.
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Post by: snag on September 13, 2014, 10:09:00 AM: Good lesson here. When you said, "The first day I called in 3 elk, all stayed out to 80 yards", this is a reminder that you will be much more successful if you put a buddy out ahead of you just off line of the bugle. Then draw him in past your buddy. Of course it depends on the terrain. Just a thought....
Looking forward to hearing the rest and maybe seeing what used that wallow!
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Post by: damascusdave on September 13, 2014, 10:44:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by cacciatore:
Comon guys SAS is in the mountain time ! :biglaugh:
Actually Saskatchewan is on Central Standard Time...only place I know of in North America that refuses to recognize the questionable benefits of Daylight Saving Time...like the farmers say "the cows cannot tell time"

DDave
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Post by: jcar315 on September 13, 2014, 10:51:00 AM: :campfire:
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Post by: nineworlds9 on September 13, 2014, 11:04:00 AM: You forgot Arizona Dave! LOL

ok now buddy tell us about the HUUUUUNNNNNNNNTTTTT

LOL!!
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 11:21:00 AM: I shot, what I thought was a great shot. He ran for about 30 yards and slowed to a walk, he just slowly walked away like nothing had happened. I knew I hit him but was it good, did it penetrate enough. I have 3 videos of him walking away, close one does not upload and far one zoomed in is crappy.

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/th_IMGP0139_zpsd8fa74d9.mp4) (http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0139_zpsd8fa74d9.mp4)

I left him for about 25 minutes, he disappeared so I thought he had laid down, I walked up to check for blood at the shot site "nothing". a little further I could here him crashing bushes, so I backed off, went and got my Dad, walked back in (40 minutes). followed a very thin blood trail. at the end he went 90 degrees for about 40 yards and...........
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 11:53:00 AM: Now the joy and the work begun.

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0146_zps2f62dded.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0146_zps2f62dded.jpg.html)

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0148_zps1f9c0158.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0148_zps1f9c0158.jpg.html)

sharing the moment with my 82 year old Dad!

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/IMGP0152_zpsc477c13a.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/Tloran/media/IMGP0152_zpsc477c13a.jpg.html)

For getting him out, it took us till 6pm, buried quad over fenders once and ran out of chainsaw gas. A 16 km walk and equal rough quad ride and he's out.
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Post by: A.S. on September 13, 2014, 11:55:00 AM: Fantastic! :clapper:
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Post by: cacciatore on September 13, 2014, 11:59:00 AM: Well done,congrats.
It is all fun since you shot,then the hard part,but it will pay off during the winter dinners with your family and friends around.
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 12:05:00 PM: Just made some elk mignons wrapped in bacon and with a chipotle rub for a special supper to celebrate.
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 12:07:00 PM: oh for you interested, got liver and one lung, penetration left about 8 inch of my 30 inch arrow out.
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Post by: huntnmuleys on September 13, 2014, 12:18:00 PM: awesome! love it! one lung and liver will do the job. good shooting, great bull, and great eats
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Post by: Gooserbat on September 13, 2014, 12:24:00 PM: well done
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Post by: Matty on September 13, 2014, 12:32:00 PM: YES! Love it. Good for you man!
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Post by: Bobaru on September 13, 2014, 01:09:00 PM: Terrific story! I'm envious! Congrats!
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Post by: Joe2Crow on September 13, 2014, 01:18:00 PM: Very nice. He's a beauty. Congrats
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Post by: huntmaster70 on September 13, 2014, 01:24:00 PM: well done:clapper:
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Post by: Bjorn on September 13, 2014, 01:28:00 PM: Great post and hunt!! Congrats!
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Post by: Pops on September 13, 2014, 01:29:00 PM: Congrats Very Nice
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Post by: Crittergetter on September 13, 2014, 01:47:00 PM: Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!! Just one question, what is an "elf mignon"? Lol!! Congrats on a great hunt!!
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Post by: Biathlonman on September 13, 2014, 01:51:00 PM: What was your setup?
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 01:56:00 PM: tasty little elfs.....
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Post by: shedhunta on September 13, 2014, 03:52:00 PM: Awesome. The pic of you and your dad is great.
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Post by: snakebit40 on September 13, 2014, 04:13:00 PM: :clapper: Congrats!
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Post by: Wannabe1 on September 13, 2014, 04:16:00 PM: Congrats and thanks for taking us along! Beautiful bull! :thumbsup:
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Post by: PaPaFrank on September 13, 2014, 04:43:00 PM: Great Story and a Great Hunt! CONGRATS!!
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Post by: HARL on September 13, 2014, 04:50:00 PM: Congrats ! :thumbsup:
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Post by: chall on September 13, 2014, 06:23:00 PM: Congrats
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Post by: LIBowhunter on September 13, 2014, 07:01:00 PM: We'll done!! Congrats :thumbsup:
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Post by: RickE on September 13, 2014, 07:04:00 PM: Nice job. Looks like a good eater! Rick.
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Post by: sheephunter on September 13, 2014, 08:02:00 PM: Congrats on a fine bull!
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Post by: Jayrod on September 13, 2014, 08:41:00 PM: Great job way to stick with it and your father being with you is what it's all about!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 13, 2014, 09:09:00 PM: I cant imagine having something of that size so close. congrats! Must have been intense.
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Post by: Stump73 on September 13, 2014, 09:18:00 PM: Congratulations!
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Post by: Homey88 on September 13, 2014, 09:25:00 PM: Congrats!
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Post by: Mudd on September 13, 2014, 09:59:00 PM: :archer:
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Post by: damascusdave on September 13, 2014, 11:03:00 PM: Time for me to do the same in Alberta...thanks for giving me the motivation to get at it...gonna pick up a tag on Monday

DDave
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Post by: cacciatore on September 13, 2014, 11:16:00 PM: Go Dave,go
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Post by: Wandering Archer on September 13, 2014, 11:26:00 PM: Ya! Congrats!
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 13, 2014, 11:45:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
I cant imagine having something of that size so close. congrats! Must have been intense.
You could say that! I was not sure who was going to spook first and run away. I was close.
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Post by: Wandering Archer on September 13, 2014, 11:45:00 PM: Out of curiosity, would you care to share your equipment specs, whenever it's convenient? Bow draw weight, arrow weight, broad head brand, BH weight?
It's none of my business, but I'm curios just the same.
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Post by: twitchstick on September 14, 2014, 10:52:00 AM: Way to go!
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Post by: wooddamon1 on September 14, 2014, 11:03:00 AM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: shoes on September 14, 2014, 11:26:00 AM: Congratulations!
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 14, 2014, 12:40:00 PM: Chek-mate ( curly maple and Am. Black walnut, with Elm limbs and clear glass), recurve 62 inch limbs - 54 lbs at 28 inches.
Arrows are 30.5 Inch patriot missiles 45-60's with 100 grain brass inserts and 220 German Kinetics broad head.
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Post by: on September 14, 2014, 03:49:00 PM: Awesome!

Congrats on a fine animal!

Bisch
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Post by: Butchie on September 14, 2014, 04:52:00 PM: Congratulations...great hunt! :thumbsup:
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Post by: bruinman on September 15, 2014, 10:31:00 AM: Congrats!!!
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Post by: TimDougan on September 15, 2014, 08:03:00 PM: CONGRATS!! :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: JJB on September 15, 2014, 09:21:00 PM: Well done on a beautiful bull! It's nice that you got too share it with your dad, great memories there.
-Jay
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Post by: Hummer3T on September 26, 2014, 08:47:00 PM: JJB, it sure did make it special with my Dad. My mom broke her leg in England and was flown to Calgary for surgery. Dad ended up only spending 1 and a half days hunting with me, and sharing this hunt, This will certainly be his last draw tag if not Elk hunt so at least he was there for me.
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Post by: CoachBGriff on September 26, 2014, 10:05:00 PM: Awesome! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
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Post by: Gen273 on September 26, 2014, 10:39:00 PM: Congrats!!! and thanks for taking us along for the hunt!
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Post by: Birdbow on September 27, 2014, 06:28:00 AM: Super! Love the pics too.
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Post by: stujay on September 28, 2014, 01:07:00 AM: Nice elk, good that you could share it with your dad. Congratulations!