JTA6498

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Hunted outside of Durango. Started hunting Sunday evening. The elk were no where to be found until Wednesday morning and they were going wild. Called a couple bulls in on Wednesday but they never got closer than 150 yards. Finally Thursday morning I got on a bachelor herd and we called them in. Shot this 6x6 at 18 yards, straight on shot. He ran right at me and stopped, put my pin on his heart and the rest was history. 10 yard recovery. First elk and it was amazing. Incredible trip. And man did that 125 grain buzz cut do work. Saw some huge deer. I will post in the mules forum. No shortage of meat on my end. 3 trips to get everything out. God bless Colorado. Gross 260 3/8"

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Congratulations. Great Hunt. That heart shot was tops. Heart make great chili, too! Yummm
 

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JTA that is an awesome successful elk hunt story my man, nice elk, great job on the shot, that had to be a rush! thanks for sharing your story and photos! now get some rest!....tra
 

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Great job. Looks like you have some good eating there.
 

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AWSOME STUFF JEFF!!!! That is a Great lookin Bull congrats my friend!!! Can't wait to get the whole story from you!!!!

-Dave
 

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Love to hear more on the hunt too. When the hands stop shaking and you are full of elk meat write more.


Congrats on a great harvest.
 

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My wife lived there when she was a kid and outta the blue today she says she wants to move there. After seeing your elk, I might have to agree with her but I think she might regret saying that! Good job. What an adrenaline rush that must have been. Enjoy
 

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Now that deserves a BIG tip of the hat! Way to go.
 

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Good bull ...... Great shot .... I have taken that shot on a couple bulls. Works wonders.
 

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Awesome story and pics JT. Congrats on a great bowhunt.
 

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