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RCDuck · 10-03-2022, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rtp

Congrats! About how far did he make it after taking that arrow if you don’t mind me asking?

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He went on a full speed sprint in about 150-200 yd semicircle…. Ended up down 75 yds from impact. Guide actually got the whole thing on video on his phone…. 14 seconds from arrow impact to lights out crash.

The other interesting thing from the video that tells me what you think you saw happen isn’t always the case. From that screen capture you can clearly see the arrow buried to the nock… what I saw live was the bull turning and running with half the arrow sticking out, leading me to believe I didn’t get very good penetration. What actually happened is the arrow hit the offside shoulder, and as he turned to run that shoulder pushed the arrow back out almost instantly.

Killer · 10-04-2022, 12:02 AM

That’s a monster out of west Texas!

Hockley · 10-04-2022, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich...

First bull! I shot my first bull the last week of September. He responded to a bugle and i worked my way to him. He didn't actually come in to a call but he came out when he heard me working my way to him when I was about 30 yards away. He gave me a 10 yard frontal shot and he ran about 60 yards and fell over. The arrow exited behind the shoulder and he had a blood trail Stevie Wonder could have followed.

Awesome. What broadhead?

rtp · 10-04-2022, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RCDuck

He went on a full speed sprint in about 150-200 yd semicircle…. Ended up down 75 yds from impact. Guide actually got the whole thing on video on his phone…. 14 seconds from arrow impact to lights out crash.

The other interesting thing from the video that tells me what you think you saw happen isn’t always the case. From that screen capture you can clearly see the arrow buried to the nock… what I saw live was the bull turning and running with half the arrow sticking out, leading me to believe I didn’t get very good penetration. What actually happened is the arrow hit the offside shoulder, and as he turned to run that shoulder pushed the arrow back out almost instantly.

Good deal!!! I wasn’t sure when looking at the still frame of the arrow embedded in him whether it got both lungs or not. Apparently it did! Congrats again, dream bull to me.

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03GruntUSMC · 10-04-2022, 10:58 PM

My first archery elk hunt was a success. New Mexico in September was a success.

Whirlwind · 10-04-2022, 11:26 PM

Friend just killed this bull in Oregon on public land. Name: IMG_1557.jpg
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BigRed323 · 10-04-2022, 11:58 PM

Whelp. Elk hunt I had planned on going in November is a no go now. Seems like we lost our connections for some private land Colorado we had access to.

Missouri deer hunt it is.

JWalker08 · 10-05-2022, 12:06 AM

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My first NM bull!!

Chad_E · 10-05-2022, 08:05 AM

Fantastic bulls! Wow! Congrats to each of you. That Oregon bull is something else. Lots of character.

rtp · 10-05-2022, 08:32 AM

Congrats Grunt and Walker. Great bulls.

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Uncle_Milty · 10-05-2022, 09:15 AM

That Oregon bull is insane!

Patton · 10-05-2022, 09:45 AM

Some solid bulls on this thread!

MooseontheLoose · 10-05-2022, 10:13 AM

Lots of great bulls in this thread! Congrats to everyone on their successes this season! The west Texas and the Oregon bulls are

Had a great hunt with Michael in New Mexico during first archery. Lots of bugles in the am but afternoons were quiet. Had a number of bulls well within rifle or muzzy range, just couldn't get them to come in that last bit we needed for a good bow shot.

I chased an awesome 7x6 around the last day we hunted and had him within 50 yards, 5 different times. We were in some thick pinyon country and it sounded like I was walking on cornflakes. He did a great job about keeping brush between us

and I just never had a clear shot at him. Frustrating to have him right there screaming at you and no way to get an arrow in him. It was a riot though. Can't wait for next year.

wytex · 10-05-2022, 12:28 PM

Hats off to you gentlemen, great bulls so far !

Getting our chance to rifle hunt this weekend, starting Thursday actually, on the ranch we work for.

Heads up for those travelling up into the Rockies next week for say Oct 15th elk opener up here or a season in CO.
Might be the first really cold front with snow coming in mid week next week.
Could affect travel and they are saying might get COLD.

Shane · 10-05-2022, 12:51 PM

Lots of really nice bulls killed this year. Congrats y'all!

The Cajun · 10-05-2022, 01:34 PM

All good Scott! The Carpenter's got me hooked. Hope to be up there again sooner than later!

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Great job, Tyler! Sorry I did not get to see you while you were here.

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WyoBull · 10-05-2022, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cajun

All good Scott! The Carpenter's got me hooked. Hope to be up there again sooner than later!

Thats great!

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justletmein · 10-05-2022, 03:18 PM

Great pics everyone, keep them coming!

5 more weeks for us, wife loves traipsing around in the snow so we always get to go late after two months of yall teasing me to death.

RedYote · 10-08-2022, 07:35 AM

NM

wytex · 10-08-2022, 04:19 PM

Found a young 6 pt that was not smart enough.
Hoping to finish out with a nice cow too.
Gotta a love a pack out like this too.

Shane · 10-08-2022, 09:49 PM

Nice. That was a long pack to the UTV.

simek · 10-09-2022, 10:02 AM

Excellent!

tmkrueger · 10-09-2022, 06:00 PM

My favorite pack, drive right to them!

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lanceodom · 10-11-2022, 06:48 AM

Was at the Jicarilla last week. We went 6 for 6 on rifle hunt.

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Pernell · 10-11-2022, 07:35 PM

New Mexico 2022

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Justin Spies · 10-11-2022, 07:48 PM

Took my first elk on 9/26 in New Mexico. I am already excited for another elk hunt!

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Mex. Bowhunter · 10-16-2022, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pernell

New Mexico 2022

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Dam nice bull. Congrats

Bill · 10-20-2022, 11:49 AM

If any of y’all are headed to SW Montana, please take heed of this. We’re going from beautiful fall weather with temps in 70s to winter this weekend.

According to the National Weather Service:

WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches below 7000 feet with 10 to 20 inches possible above 7000 feet.

WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

Read More: Montana Says "Pow, Brah" With 20 Inches of Snow Possible | https://mooseradio.com/montana-says-...edium=referral

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Vargas 1695 · 10-20-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Whirlwind

I knew where the elk were since I had been scouting. He didn't have time to scout so I guided him to the elk that I had been seeing. No I didn't get paid. I guess you can't call it a DIY as I had did most of the work. He just pulled the trigger. That's what good friends are for.

I like scouting for buddies. It gets me in the field. I’m going to be doing a whole lot of drone scouting this next season.

Vargas 1695 · 10-20-2022, 12:19 PM

So many nice bulls taken this season so far.

8pointer · 10-23-2022, 02:59 PM

Been hunting unit 34,in New Mexico, the last 5 days. Wednesday evening, I was lucky enough to get this beautiful bull!

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rtp · 10-23-2022, 04:09 PM

Huge congrats, that is a beautiful bull.

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WyoBull · 10-23-2022, 04:57 PM

Nice bull, congratulations!

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STGS · 10-23-2022, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 8pointer

Been hunting unit 34,in New Mexico, the last 5 days. Wednesday evening, I was lucky enough to get this beautiful bull!

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Time for an avatar pic change? Congrats on a great bull. Good times!!!!

lmartin5 · 10-23-2022, 07:55 PM

One of my favorite threads on TBH...congrats to all of the successful hunters...great bulls this year!

BigCountry101 · 10-24-2022, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 8pointer

Been hunting unit 34,in New Mexico, the last 5 days. Wednesday evening, I was lucky enough to get this beautiful bull!

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Nice one, congrats!

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7sdad · 10-24-2022, 10:47 AM

Great bull !

Drew51 · 11-10-2022, 04:36 PM

I stalk this thread every year and finally get the opportunity to add to it! I was able to get it done during 2nd Rifle in CO this year and couldn’t be more grateful and excited!

Killer · 11-10-2022, 05:23 PM

How was the weather for the 2nd season? Good bull congrats.

Drew51 · 11-10-2022, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer

How was the weather for the 2nd season? Good bull congrats.

Thanks! The weather was great this year. We had highs in the 50's and lows in the 20's, but they were expecting 12-20 inches of snow and 45 mph winds the day we left. 2 years ago we got about 2 ft of snow a couple of days in and had highs in the 30's and single digit lows.

justletmein · 11-10-2022, 10:09 PM

Got camp all setup this evening, thermometer outside says it's 6 degrees. Looking at the forecast for this area we've got only one night in the next 7 that are not single digits.

03GruntUSMC · 11-11-2022, 12:19 AM

Will be arriving in Colorado tomorrow. Bull elk tag and mule deer tag in my pocket this year. Congrats Drew51 on your bull.

32drawlength · 11-11-2022, 10:06 AM

Just returned from hunting unit 50 Colorado last week
Our group went 6/8 on elk and deer tags. 40-50 degrees daytime and 8-12 degrees for morning temps.
Filled my bull tag and did see some other bigger bulls but they didn’t present open or clear shots

Chad_E · 11-11-2022, 11:11 AM

Congrats! Hmmmmm....steak. Might have to bust out a package tonight thanks to your photo above.

Drew51 · 11-11-2022, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 03GruntUSMC

Will be arriving in Colorado tomorrow. Bull elk tag and mule deer tag in my pocket this year. Congrats Drew51 on your bull.

Thanks! Good luck! Hopefully you fill both!

Vargas 1695 · 12-21-2022, 10:26 AM

This really deserves its own thread what do y’all think about the petition for the reintroduction of jaguars to their native territories.

Especially some of the places they want to introduce the jaguars to:

[b] Reports and scientific studies described in the petition described the Gila National Forest and the broader Mogollon Plateau, extending northwest to the Grand Canyon, as excellent habitats for jaguar populations.

The petition also seeks the release of jaguars in the Gila National Forest, which includes the Gila Wilderness and adjoining Aldo Leopold Wilderness. The Gila National Forest harbors abundant deer, elk and javelina that the center says could support a potential jaguar population.[b]

This information is from AZCentral.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/techn...co/ar-AA15esLb

Killer · 12-21-2022, 11:14 AM

Congrats on the bull 32drawlength cool pics. Did you hunt private or public land?

Vargas 1695 · 01-25-2023, 11:02 AM

Here is a long article on the Mexican Gray wolf captured near Angel Fire.

https://www.sfreporter.com/news/cove...rthward-peril/

10-04-2022, 10:58 PM	#7855
03GruntUSMC Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Leander Hunt In: Texas, Colorado, New Mexico	My first archery elk hunt was a success. New Mexico in September was a success. Attached Images

10-04-2022, 11:26 PM	#7856
Whirlwind Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Western Oregon Hunt In: Worldwide Adventures	Friend just killed this bull in Oregon on public land. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-08-2022, 07:35 AM	#7869
RedYote Six Point Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Texas	NM Attached Images

10-08-2022, 04:19 PM	#7870
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Found a young 6 pt that was not smart enough. Hoping to finish out with a nice cow too. Gotta a love a pack out like this too. Attached Images

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10-04-2022, 12:02 AM	#7852
Killer Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Powderly, TX Hunt In: God's green earth	That’s a monster out of west Texas!

10-04-2022, 11:58 PM	#7857
BigRed323 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Harlingen, TX Hunt In: Texas, Missouri	Whelp. Elk hunt I had planned on going in November is a no go now. Seems like we lost our connections for some private land Colorado we had access to. Missouri deer hunt it is.

10-05-2022, 12:06 AM	#7858
JWalker08 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Stephenville Hunt In: Mason, San Saba, NM, SD	My first NM bull!!

10-05-2022, 08:05 AM	#7859
Chad_E Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado Co.	Fantastic bulls! Wow! Congrats to each of you. That Oregon bull is something else. Lots of character.

10-05-2022, 08:32 AM	#7860
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	Congrats Grunt and Walker. Great bulls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-05-2022, 09:15 AM	#7861
Uncle_Milty Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TX/LA Coast Hunt In: Orange, Newton, Sabine, CO	That Oregon bull is insane!

10-05-2022, 09:45 AM	#7862
Patton Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Hunt In: Edwards, Hays, Caldwell	Some solid bulls on this thread!

10-05-2022, 10:13 AM	#7863
MooseontheLoose Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	Lots of great bulls in this thread! Congrats to everyone on their successes this season! The west Texas and the Oregon bulls are Had a great hunt with Michael in New Mexico during first archery. Lots of bugles in the am but afternoons were quiet. Had a number of bulls well within rifle or muzzy range, just couldn't get them to come in that last bit we needed for a good bow shot. I chased an awesome 7x6 around the last day we hunted and had him within 50 yards, 5 different times. We were in some thick pinyon country and it sounded like I was walking on cornflakes. He did a great job about keeping brush between us and I just never had a clear shot at him. Frustrating to have him right there screaming at you and no way to get an arrow in him. It was a riot though. Can't wait for next year.

10-05-2022, 12:28 PM	#7864
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Hats off to you gentlemen, great bulls so far ! Getting our chance to rifle hunt this weekend, starting Thursday actually, on the ranch we work for. Heads up for those travelling up into the Rockies next week for say Oct 15th elk opener up here or a season in CO. Might be the first really cold front with snow coming in mid week next week. Could affect travel and they are saying might get COLD.

10-05-2022, 12:51 PM	#7865
Shane Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Abilene, TX Hunt In: Mismatched camo	Lots of really nice bulls killed this year. Congrats y'all!

10-05-2022, 03:18 PM	#7868
justletmein Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio \ POC Hunt In: Public lands	Great pics everyone, keep them coming! 5 more weeks for us, wife loves traipsing around in the snow so we always get to go late after two months of yall teasing me to death.

10-08-2022, 09:49 PM	#7871
Shane Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Abilene, TX Hunt In: Mismatched camo	Nice. That was a long pack to the UTV.

10-09-2022, 10:02 AM	#7872
simek Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spicewood, TX	Excellent!

10-09-2022, 06:00 PM	#7873
tmkrueger Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Union Valley	My favorite pack, drive right to them! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-11-2022, 06:48 AM	#7874
lanceodom Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: LaSalle County	Was at the Jicarilla last week. We went 6 for 6 on rifle hunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-11-2022, 07:35 PM	#7875
Pernell Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: N.M., East Texas, South Texas	New Mexico 2022 Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

10-11-2022, 07:48 PM	#7876
Justin Spies Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: East Tx, Kansas, South Africa, Waiting for IOWA!!	Took my first elk on 9/26 in New Mexico. I am already excited for another elk hunt! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10-20-2022, 11:49 AM	#7878
Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheridan, MT Hunt In: Montana	If any of y’all are headed to SW Montana, please take heed of this. We’re going from beautiful fall weather with temps in 70s to winter this weekend. According to the National Weather Service: WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches below 7000 feet with 10 to 20 inches possible above 7000 feet. WHERE...Little Belt and Highwood Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Read More: Montana Says "Pow, Brah" With 20 Inches of Snow Possible \| https://mooseradio.com/montana-says-...edium=referral Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-20-2022, 12:19 PM	#7880
Vargas 1695 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Gods country.	So many nice bulls taken this season so far.

10-23-2022, 02:59 PM	#7881
8pointer Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Hunt In: Schleicher county	Been hunting unit 34,in New Mexico, the last 5 days. Wednesday evening, I was lucky enough to get this beautiful bull! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-23-2022, 04:09 PM	#7882
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	Huge congrats, that is a beautiful bull. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-23-2022, 04:57 PM	#7883
WyoBull Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming	Nice bull, congratulations! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-23-2022, 07:55 PM	#7885
lmartin5 Pope & Young Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Callahan County, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado	One of my favorite threads on TBH...congrats to all of the successful hunters...great bulls this year!

10-24-2022, 10:47 AM	#7887
7sdad Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joshua, Texas	Great bull !

11-10-2022, 04:36 PM	#7888
Drew51 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Hamilton, Commanche, Grayson, and Cooke Counties	I stalk this thread every year and finally get the opportunity to add to it! I was able to get it done during 2nd Rifle in CO this year and couldn’t be more grateful and excited!

11-10-2022, 05:23 PM	#7889
Killer Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Powderly, TX Hunt In: God's green earth	How was the weather for the 2nd season? Good bull congrats.

11-10-2022, 10:09 PM	#7891
justletmein Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio \ POC Hunt In: Public lands	Got camp all setup this evening, thermometer outside says it's 6 degrees. Looking at the forecast for this area we've got only one night in the next 7 that are not single digits.

11-11-2022, 12:19 AM	#7892
03GruntUSMC Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Leander Hunt In: Texas, Colorado, New Mexico	Will be arriving in Colorado tomorrow. Bull elk tag and mule deer tag in my pocket this year. Congrats Drew51 on your bull.

11-11-2022, 10:06 AM	#7893
32drawlength Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Frisco DFW Hunt In: Gordon TX, Colorado, Browning TX	Just returned from hunting unit 50 Colorado last week Our group went 6/8 on elk and deer tags. 40-50 degrees daytime and 8-12 degrees for morning temps. Filled my bull tag and did see some other bigger bulls but they didn’t present open or clear shots

11-11-2022, 11:11 AM	#7894
Chad_E Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado Co.	Congrats! Hmmmmm....steak. Might have to bust out a package tonight thanks to your photo above.