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Solo Elk hunt

Freaking Awesome on so many levels - health turn around, solo hunt, drop camp back in the wilderness, really nice bull with character, great equipment, great prep, great practice and I probably missed a few other points.

That is an adventure and hunt of a lifetime. You have every right to feel incredibly satisfied inside.
 
PNWdude67 said:
View attachment 616114Not 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!
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Awesome video and story,thanks for sharing it. I'm turning 58 next week and I'm training for a hunt like yours next season as well . I've had a knee starting to pop out of socket lately, extremely painful when it happens. Last night I thought I was headed to the er but got it back in , yes I'm hunting this morning but with a knee brace on . Happy Thanksgiving to all
 
You sir, are a bad***. Having survived double bypass at the same age as you, I totally understand the hard work and intestinal fortitude that got you to this point. Super happy for ya! 👍 💪
 
Awesome job brother unless youve been there and done that its hard to appreciate what it takes cognates. Christmas will be my twelfth month since open heart surgery just got the no limitations from the cardiologist.
 

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