Solo Elk hunt

Not the biggest elk in the wilderness, but he is the biggest I have had an opportunity to harvest. I knew this hunt would be a challenge for me physically and I am pleased with the training and prep I did leading into it. I am 57 and survived a heart attack with triple bypass 4 years ago. I was packed in with horses and my gear, dropped and picked up 5 days later. During that entire time I never saw another human on the ground as far as I could glass until the outfitter rode back up to my camp with the horses and a mule. I did see some military aircraft training each day. Other than that pure solitude! I shared the story on FB. This one was very meaningful and spiritually good for the soul. If you're getting older and gray like me and maybe a little nervous about getting out there alone in the wilderness as I was, all I have to say is just make it happen!! Prepare, research and invest in the right gear. It was more than worth it!! As for the shot… 740 yards, 175 Berger EH. 7 Sherman Short. 2915 fps (moderate load) bull was walking 3mph left to right into the wind coming up the drainage and wasn't gonna stop. Lead was 1.8 mil. First shot was lethal and stopped him in his tracks, second shot folded him. Bullet, rifle, optic, dope all worked flawlessly. I own an in motion targets mover system and practice with it a lot which also paid off in this situation. Not to mention shooting field matches and NRL Hunter. Check out the video if you're interested in more details. Good hunting everyone!

That is such a cool story and thank you for posting it.

A health turnaround, beautiful country, nice video story and a great bull!

You are a fortunate man and hope you remember this forever.......

Congratulations on a fine hunt. I used to hunt solo all the time and still do when it comes to antelope. That was a good video and very good write up. Thank you for sharing. Stay in good health.

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

WOW Good for You Brother.
Now that's a Hunt of a Lifetime.
Great Shooting and a Great Bull.
CONGRATULATIONS.

Congrats! Awesome hunt!

Congrats and great story! You look like you stay in pretty good shape!

AZHTR said:

Congrats and great story! You look like you stay in pretty good shape!

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Thank you! I am really putting the effort in too! the dedication to some training everyday the months leading into it made my experience possible this year!

Congratulations. Nice bull and great story. Stay healthy and keep at it. Have a great day.

Congrats, that's a goal of mine, for sure!!

Dude thats a trophy ! Congrats ! And after a cabg no less , good job !

Congratulations
Job well done

J-L said:

Dude thats a trophy ! Congrats ! And after a cabg no less , good job !

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Thx!!

Longrangers said:

Congratulations
Job well done

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Thank you!