I had my first life changing elk experience in the woods last week with my husband. As a new archery hunter, this was some exciting stuff!
After thirty minutes of calling to a quiet woods, a group of bulls charged in on us hot. I had just enough time to drop my call, get my release on my bow and get it drawn on one that ran right in on me. Of course, I was on the edge of a meadow, but the bull stayed in the thick of it in the dark timber. As it came closer, all I could see was two ears and antlers sticking out on either side of the tree just in front of me. After what seemed like an eternity, the animal spooked and I came completely unglued. No shot. I finally learned what elk fever is all about. So much fun.
We've got two more days left in our season and we're headed out after I get this post written. We've seen elk in our "spot" three times in the last week. I really want it to all come together, but if nothing else, it sure has been fun.
Glenn putting on his makeup
Sue loving her Flash 20 pack
Elk live in beautiful country