I showed up to the permit area where I have a cow tag for this month. As I was getting out of the truck, I saw 20+ elk file out of the cottonwoods about 150 yards away. Sure thing, I thought. I dove into the trees and worked my way around, only to find the elk were in the trees with me. I got to within 30 yards of them, but couldn't find a cow, for sure. After a 20 minute run through the woods, I finally got them out in the open, at about 80 yards, broadside and separated no less. I raised my shotgun AND I COULDN"T KEEP MY OPEN SIGHTS ON THE ELK CAUSE I WAS SUCKING WIND!!!!!! Oh well, I have help tomorrow.

P.S. I have a tag that is for the month of October, lest someone think I am hunting out of season.

Good luck on finding an elk. It sounds as though you know where to look . I am curious as to why you would choose a shotgun over your faithful proven ML. I hope we finally get some rain this weekend, that might help you out a little. Bill

Meat down tonight! A nice 2-3 year old cow.

The ML and the modern rifle both scored this year, and it was the shotgun's turn. They get grumpy if I don't let them share in the harvest. What a year it has been!

BTW,

Traut, Paulie helped me by driving the elk to me. Teamwork! The Major should have some elk to snack on by next week.

Andy

Andrew,

So you finally found something for Paulie to do that he couldn't screw up. Congratulations, (on the elk too!)

WHERE'S THE PICTURES? You should post a montage(?) of photos w/ your bear, deer and elk!!

Dogfish!

I want pictures! Nothin better then pictures of dead animals!

Hey could you guide for deer during late buck? I'd be willing to pay.

Curtis

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