DIY New Mexico Gila Elk

[JTeLarkin08]

(Happy to find the rare NM meat tree)


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[OleTomTalker]

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing!


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[Hawkins]

Hell of a hunt. Congrats on an awesome bull!

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[JTeLarkin08]

Day 9
I slept in this morning to 7am and it was awesome. I made some oatmeal for breakfast and picked up camp. I got everything loaded and got my boots on for the last load. I felt pretty decent on the way in but definitely not 100%. I loaded the last boned out hind quarter, boned out shoulder and then neck meat in my pack and headed back for the last time. I made sure to take about 10 minutes soak it all in on this load. I gave my all on this mountain and it definitely repaid me. After soaking it in it was time to get it done. I put my headphones in and went into grind mode. I crushed the last load. I think I got the last load out in around 1:30 which is almost 30 min faster than my first load.

I am extremely proud of this bull but I am also proud of the fact that I was able to pack him out entirely. I took really good care of the meat and it should all be perfect. It would have been really easy for someone to only make 2 loads or take smaller loads and claim that the meat spoiled or that they physically couldn't do it.

I am home now and can't believe how awesome the trip was. My entire body is sore today but it was definitely worth it. I'm glad to be home with the wife and kiddos.

I'm gonna post some more thoughts on gear and things that made a difference on this trip when I get time.


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[Bisch]

Way to go JT!

Congrats,

Bisch


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[twdjr]

BIG Congrats on a well deserved elk. Helluva a hunt and story. Thanks for sharing. I was really impressed with the broadhead last week on my bull. Glad I made the last minute switch to it.

[JakeGraves]

Great write up. I look forward to your gear list especially a pack that didn't fail with a third of a freaking elk in it going heavy nearly 14 miles.

[zztex]

That whole story is just totally awesome. Congrats!

[jakeb03]

Awesome write up. Congrats again. Definitely a hunt of a lifetime


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[Danimal14]

Really awesome. ...congrats

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[Ttechhunter]

Awesome, congrats!

[bdphunt]

Congrats again. Awesome recap and great bull.

[Brett C]

Awesome recap man ! Bring those antlers when you come to get your Pronghorn. Your taxidermy bill is gonna be huge !

[tmkrueger]

Heck of a hunt!

[Patton]

Absolutely incredible, enjoyed reading every word. Congratulations