Elk Hunt MT GMU 100

[lordofbarbeque]

Is there anybody with experience in this GMU ( GMU 100)
My outfitter says I'll probably take a shot at over 100 yards due to the type terrain ( thick timber ).
I'm just curious what people have experienced in this unit.

 

[L.Sherm]

My outfitter says I'll probably take a shot at over 100 yards due to the type terrain ( thick timber ).

I would say he's probably right but why hire an outfitter then question what he's telling you.

 

[lordofbarbeque]

Because I have never hunted up there and I've never hunted elk in supposedly thick timber as stated.
Am I correct that you have never been in GMU 100 above Troy either, you just wanted to comment?
Not trying to be a SA. I always try to check out what somebody tells me on a lot of things. Just a habit I had since younger days

 

[L.Sherm]

No I'm not being a smart ***. I live i think about 1.5 drive from Troy have hunted the Cabinet Mountains a ton and my Uncle lived in Troy.
What I dont get is do your home work before you hire the guide of you dont trust him or what he's telling you then hire somebody else after all he's the one out there everyday RIGHT!

 

[lordofbarbeque]

Nope, you have assumed wrong on several fronts but it is no big deal.

 

[L.Sherm]

What is it im assuming, you assumed i never hunted GMU 100

 

[lordofbarbeque]

L.Sherm. I tried to send you a PM from my cellphone. Did you get it ?

 

[L.Sherm]

No

 

[lordofbarbeque]

Since you know the area, can I ask you a few questions when it's convenient for you. Need about 5 min of your time.
anthony

 

[L.Sherm]

Sure

 

[BlazerBeam]

Is there anybody with experience in this GMU ( GMU 100)
My outfitter says I'll probably take a shot at over 100 yards due to the type terrain ( thick timber ).
I'm just curious what people have experienced in this unit.

I grew up there. Folks still live there. I have hunted pretty much every drainage in the unit. Thick and steep. You will definitely work for it, but there can be some big ones. Numbers aren't what they used to be when I was a kid.

 

[BlazerBeam]

Shot the bull in my picture in that unit. Shot him at 35 yards with a 270 WSM, 140 Accubond.

 

[Jon Bischof]

Shot the bull in my picture in that unit. Shot him at 35 yards with a 270 WSM, 140 Accubond.

I also have a 270 WSM, so I am curious, how far did that big bull run after you shot him?

 

[BlazerBeam]

I also have a 270 WSM, so I am curious, how far did that big bull run after you shot him?

0 feet. He stood there for about 5-6 seconds with blood pumping out of the entrance and exit holes, started to wobble, then tipped over and slid down the mountain.