To make a long story short this was probably the most physically demanding year I have ever put in elk hunting the high country. The elk were in big groups lots of eyes. The winds were continually in the 30MPH range. Anyone familiar with the high country knows that makes it hard to hunt and swirling winds tend to clue the elk in before you can close the gap.
This big bull and his cows were 300 yards from the closest tree when I found them.
There were big bulls a plenty though and I had managed to make many stalks into the less than 30 range. I will tell you about a couple.
LESSON LEARNED
On the evening of the second I found a cow, calf and 300” six point in a small valley. I had to make a huge loop to get the wind even close to in favor and closed the gap. When I approached the area they were feeding I could find only the cow and calf. It was nearly 30 mins before the bull showed himself I slowly narrowed the distance to 22 yards. Remember that wind I told you about, it’s about to teach me a lesson. He quartered away and I drew to anchor, the wind was blowing my bow arm around so bad I let down. Again I drew held and again I had to let down unable to stay on target. The third attempt I drew and let my frustration win. I rushed the shot during a lull in the wind and sailed my arrow over his back. My lesson learned was to be patient wait for the moment and don’t let the wind push you around so to speak.
Topic: The Wyoming High Country Elk 2012 Edition (Read 1635 times)
