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Author Topic: Kentucky Elk Hunt  (Read 1323 times)

Offline Beaneye

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Kentucky Elk Hunt
« on: October 03, 2017, 07:57:00 PM »
Retired this year and got drawn for an Archery Bull Elk tag for Eastern Kentucky. Which is where Im from originally, been living in the flat lands, Western Ky,so long both my legs are the same length now. Hunted hard for two weeks. Had some close encounters but the wind change busted me several times. However God took over and put me in the right place at the right time. Called in a 6x7 made a shot on him , on the move from 15 yds. Hit was about the second rib from the rear quartering forward. Got both lungs. Actually I don't even remember the shot. The bull moved to my right down a very steep back. I had one opening. I remember looking at the side of the bull starting my draw and then the next image I recall was the big guy running away with about 5 inches of arrow showing. I figure I got at least 25 to 26 inches of penetration. We trailed him about 200 yds. Actually walked passed him about 15 yds. He went down along side a logging road over in a weed patch. Guy with me had a score sheet an a tape so we roughly scored him. got a gross of 305. So even with deductions he should easily make P&Y. Can someone help me with posting a few pics. Used a recurve pulling 51 lbs at my 29 inch draw. Arrow was 580 grns. 2 blade single bevel broadhead

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2017, 08:02:00 PM »
Congrats!!!! I would like to see a photo.

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2017, 08:53:00 PM »
I would like to know how to post pics

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2017, 09:10:00 PM »
Nice work

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2017, 09:11:00 PM »
I certainly aint the guy for posting pics so while the right one comes along tell us what you know about Kentucky's Elk herds. Congrats   :thumbsup:

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2017, 09:12:00 PM »
Congratulations that's awesome! Would really love to accomplish that someday
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2017, 09:38:00 PM »
Was most honored to be included in your prep and being updated on your daily hunts.

Your ardent prep both physically and mentally paid large dividends. Would suspect there would be few sixty six year olds  in condition enough to relentlessly traverse the mountains for thirteen days.

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2017, 09:51:00 PM »
Biggest concentration of elk are on the LEA ( Limited Entry Area )but you have to be drawn for a spot. There are also Vouchered lands that are first come first serve. Public land in areas near LEA'S will hold some elk. The heard has exceeded 10000 but they are not as concentrated as they once were it is believed that they are spreading out more and using timber vs open fields. I hunted hard for 2 weeks. Wore out a pair of boots had to buy more. But it paid off.

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2017, 10:20:00 PM »
Congrats George!

I sent you a PM.
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2017, 10:37:00 PM »
Here comes a  pic of George's fine elk!

     2017-09-28_20.43.24  by J
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2017, 10:37:00 PM »
Email me your pics and I'll try and post for you if you like.
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2017, 10:38:00 PM »
Never made......wow.  Great Bull!
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2017, 10:54:00 PM »
Fine accomplishment Anthony...
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2017, 11:02:00 PM »
Here one more from George.

He wished he had a better pic than in the back of his pickup, but this one shows the antlers a little better.


   2017-09-29_16.32.28  by J
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2017, 11:09:00 PM »
good luck plus good preparation and skill! Hunt of a lifetime!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2017, 11:16:00 PM »
Congrats, beautiful animal
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2017, 11:42:00 PM »
Congratulations! Nice Bull!!    :thumbsup:
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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2017, 11:52:00 PM »
Awesome Bull! I'm sure hell taste as good as he looks. Dream hunt of mine in our home state

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Re: Kentucky Elk Hunt
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2017, 06:06:00 AM »
Congrats on a fine bull-envy ability at 60 to be hunting those hills.
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