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 2020 Elk Hunt
#8011315
10/15/20 06:32 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 211
Reata
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Here are a few pics from my Northern New Mexico hunt this past weekend. Rut was winding down but bulls were bugling like crazy. In the tent could hear bulls bugling all night. Hard to sleep! Opening day was kind of a bummer, lots of hunters and campers and people riding around on ATV’s. But hey, in the elk woods on public land with my oldest on a beautiful day is hard to beat. Second day was awesome, found a spot the only way to get to was over horrible blow down which kept out the road hunters and chased at least 6 bugling bulls all morning and didn’t see any other hunters. Could not connect for various reasons, swirling wind etc. but had a great time. Started heading back to the truck but still hunting into the wind. Spotted a bull standing behind some trees about 50 yards away, couldn’t see his antlers but had a clear shot behind the shoulder. Got setup on the sticks and had my son peek around the tree so he could make sure he was legal, his eyes got big and he gave me the thumbs up! Fired, waited an hour and my son found him piled up about 60 yards away. Packed and ready to go. (Blanton's in the duffle bag) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15938/filename/Picture1.jpg) Stopped at Herd's in Jacksboro. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15939/filename/Picture2.jpg) In a drought but beautiful weather ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15944/filename/Picture7.jpg) Could not believe how big he was when I walked up on him! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15945/filename/Picture8.jpg) An ugly gun is not required to shoot an Elk ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15946/filename/Picture9.jpg) A mile as the crow flies from the truck ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15947/filename/Picture10.jpg) Headed home! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15948/filename/Picture11.jpg) Another Herd burger! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/15949/filename/Picture12.jpg)
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011327
10/15/20 06:38 PM
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Joined: May 2009
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dkershen
Rev Dave
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Rev Dave
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Well done!! Great looking bull. 
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011328
10/15/20 06:38 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 3,414
ZK-315
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011331
10/15/20 06:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,963
jdickey
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NIce bull and hamburger! What hunt unit were you in?
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011432
10/15/20 07:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 7,785
Mr. T.
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Very very nice, Congratulations.
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co.
Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011443
10/15/20 07:52 PM
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Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 622
Sparta
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Love Love Love elk meat. Our lease tradition is to have elk burgers on opening rifle. One of the members scored so we'll be able to keep tradition alive for another year.
Congrats on the bull!
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011457
10/15/20 08:06 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 60,424
BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011464
10/15/20 08:13 PM
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 14,150
Hudbone
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011476
10/15/20 08:29 PM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 369
270Sendero
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Awesome hunt. And what is that beautiful gun you were carrying?
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011486
10/15/20 08:41 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,436
twdjr
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011503
10/15/20 08:54 PM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,158
ErikL
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Pro Tracker
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011522
10/15/20 09:03 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 43,848
Stub
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Wow that's a heck of a nice Bull especially on public land, congrats to you and your son  Looks like a 6X6?
Last edited by Stub; 10/15/20 09:03 PM.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011552
10/15/20 09:22 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,861
PMK
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well done and beautiful bull !!!
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011572
10/15/20 09:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 19,243
Biscuit
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011666
10/15/20 10:51 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,052
Dodge_Rock
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Like your style. Looking at your photos makes me want a Herd's burger, so I think I'll get one this weekend.
Congrats on a nice bull & photos.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011734
10/15/20 11:42 PM
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,014
Drahthaar
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011760
10/16/20 12:05 AM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 211
Reata
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Awesome hunt. And what is that beautiful gun you were carrying? Thanks, it’s a Model 70 Supergrade in 300 Win Mag.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011825
10/16/20 12:55 AM
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Posts: 29,603
Sneaky
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Awesome hunt. And what is that beautiful gun you were carrying? Thanks, it’s a Model 70 Supergrade in 300 Win Mag. Classic rifle and cartridge for a classic hunt. Well done.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011922
10/16/20 02:06 AM
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Joined: Oct 2016
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JimBridger
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Congratulations on your elk hunting success. Lots of fine eating and great memories.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011962
10/16/20 02:57 AM
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Creekrunner
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Very well done and great pictures.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011987
10/16/20 03:41 AM
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Posts: 2,072
cabosandinh
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8011996
10/16/20 03:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 23,170
Bee'z
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The Beedazzler
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Very well done and great pictures.
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8012053
10/16/20 09:43 AM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,750
texfork
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Extreme Tracker
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Great bull ~ Congratulations .
Prayer is the "ultimate" wireless connection .
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8012232
10/16/20 01:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 6,113
soooo
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Re: 2020 Elk Hunt
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#8012362
10/16/20 02:39 PM
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Posts: 29,123
TXHOGSLAYER
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Great story and pictures. Thanks for sharing.
LETS GO BRANDON
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