Author Topic: My long awaited Manitoba Bull Elk (Read 2144 times)

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2015, 02:57:00 PM »

10, 9, 8, 7, 6 yards and the bull lifted his head and stopped looking right at me.

I dunno what you would call it, instinct... survival... either way the arrow was on its way. The bull spun with arrow about 18"s in his chest and crashed south for maybe 10 seconds. Nothing...silence.

Not being able to stand, overwhelmed with emotion, I sat with my face in my hands unable to even comprehend what just happened.

Paul Cousineau · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:08:00 PM »

Jayrod · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:10:00 PM »

Ahhh man RY weather it be BIG BEARS OR BIG BULLS You always seem to like things up close and personal!!

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:24:00 PM »

The whole frontal discussion is for later. The positive reinforcement of killing a bull this way will not sway the realities of the anatomy and physiology involved. Later...

We waited 30 minutes and walked over to where the bull stood at the time of the shot. Blood was clearly visible from the point of impact and we followed the trail at full walking pace. At the 80 yard mark, extensive amounts of blood everywhere, I began wondering why the bull wasn't down. 30 more yards and we spook a bull......my heart sank!

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:50:00 PM »

Jason commented on the light color of the bulls antlers and we we confused as the bull I shot appeared to have dark antlers. While discussing the situation we noticed that the blood trail turned in the opposite direction that the bull spooked. Could have it been another big bull??? Yep it was....again on the blood trail we found my arrow confirming the 18"s of penetration. Confused as to the amount of blood loss and no dead bull we pushed on...

Gen273 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:51:00 PM »

maineac · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2015, 03:59:00 PM »

Man what a ride so far. I'll be back!

Tony Sanders · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:27:00 PM »

Man I am tuned in and waiting for more of this.

Tony

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:40:00 PM »

I've been on hundreds on blood trails and know that when an animal starts to travel far distances that your odds in recovery go down significantly....especially on a shot from the shoulder forward.

500 yards in, the blood still easy to follow at a walking pace, started zig zagging and wandering aimlessly in different directions. The bull was actively bleeding, in large amounts and not slowing down....which I have never seen in my hunting career. 800 yards and still going. The elk crosses a fence line and into a pasture. 150 yards into the pasture the blood picks up even more. Finally a bed,,, followed by another bed and another. Constant blood from one to the next. I round a clump of hazel brush and there he lies!

I turn to Jason and put my arms up to the heavens as he wraps his around me. More emotional than I ever remember being on a hunt I give thanks. This bull was truly a gift,,,,majestic, magnificent, and perfect.

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:43:00 PM »

MR BILL SHORTY · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:44:00 PM »

wooddamon1 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:47:00 PM »

Wow, nice!

FerretWYO · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:49:00 PM »

loving this story

Whitetail Addict · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:52:00 PM »

Awesome, what a hunt!! Congrats my friend!! You had me hanging onto every word.

Pictures??

I want to say too, that I'm very sorry to hear about your Sister In Law. I wish her the best, and said a prayer for you all.

Bob

« **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2015, 04:55:00 PM »

Wowser! That is an awesome critter, Ryan!

Congrats!

Bisch

Tsalt · « **Reply #35 on:** September 21, 2015, 05:01:00 PM »

Wow Ryan! That is an awesome bull!! Love those dark antlers!! Congrats on an awesome hunt.

Jayrod · « **Reply #36 on:** September 21, 2015, 05:01:00 PM »

Wow is right what a SWEET LOOKING BULL RY!!And the story was great congrats on such a fine animal you deserve it!.Thxs for sharing the story

cacciatore · « **Reply #37 on:** September 21, 2015, 05:09:00 PM »

Beautiful bull, I really like those dark antlers! Congrats

Hermon · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2015, 05:11:00 PM »

Outstanding Ryan! Tremendous bull! Happy for you. Prayers for your Sister in law and family.

Dave Pagel · « **Reply #39 on:** September 21, 2015, 05:14:00 PM »

Outstanding my friend!

D.P.


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