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What would you do? #6898639 09/25/17 10:34 PM
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Went to the lease Friday and filled this feeder for the first time this year and put up this camera. Went back Sunday morning to build a pen around the feeder to keep the hogs out. Pulled the card and the first pics I get are these two cow Elk!! Would you harvest 1 or just let them be?

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Take only big mature bulls

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Originally Posted By: maximus_flavius
Take only big mature bulls

I haven't seen any mature bull elk in central tx on a low fence lease or I would lol!!

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Got to get longer legs. confused2 Bang bang down for the count.

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Take only big mature bulls

I haven't seen any mature bull elk in central tx on a low fence lease or I would lol!!


I would assume those are stag. I you want big bulls, don't shoot anything but big bulls.

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Looks like Elk Steaks!

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Those elk or red deer? Either way I'd be eating good.

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I would see if any others show up. might have a small herd out there. Put out some alfalfa they will love it.

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Originally Posted By: DEERSHED
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Take only big mature bulls

I haven't seen any mature bull elk in central tx on a low fence lease or I would lol!!


What part of central texas are you in?

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We had 3 elk show up on our place and we shot them. Chance of a herd being there was slim in our opinion and they tasted good....


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It would seem like the best thing would be to watch for a good while and see how many there are. It doesn't seem wise to shoot the only two cows, especially if you want more.


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It would seem like the best thing would be to watch for a good while and see how many there are. It doesn't seem wise to shoot the only two cows, especially if you want more.


I may not be wise, but I am hungry. I also know how tasty elk are.

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Kill them both. Unless you want to be replacing your feeder.

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Kill them both. Unless you want to be replacing your feeder.



that's my thought for shooting them.....elk are hard on hunting equipment


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I would shoot the bigger one. The other is her calf probably from last year. Maybe it will hang around and get bigger and provide more steaks.


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Where does elk fall in the hunting manual ? They are not exotic ? Is there a season for elk ?


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Going back tomorrow for bow season opener...will update yall on what happens!!

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