My first public land bull

• Sep 25, 2017

• #1

florida boy

Senior Member

Maybe the pics will upload

 

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #2

PappyHoel

Senior Member

Wow that's great congrats.

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #3

Nugefan

Senior Member

thats a beast ... tell us the story ....

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #4

florida boy

Senior Member

I went with a buddy of mine that has hunted the area for several years . Over a 10 day hunt we heard a few bulls but couldn't close the distance and make it happen . On the second to last day I eased back into an area that had a few cows hanging around looking to shoot one of them . This bull answered a cow call and come straight down the trail I was standing on before I could back off up wind . I was standing by the crest of the hill and I ended up shooting him square in the chest at about 3 steps . As he bolted forwards at the shot I literally had to dive to my left falling on my bow breaking my quiver and an arrow . I havent been that emotional about killing an animal since my first deer as a kid . Definitely a hunt I will never forget .

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #5

NCHillbilly

Administrator

Staff member

Nice! I've always wanted to hunt elk.

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #6

HunterJoe24

Senior Member

That's a beast! Congrats on the great hunt

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #7

Michael F Sights

Senior Member

Nice Bull, congrats!!

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #8

GAGE

GONetwork Member

Awesome trophy and amazing table fare, congrats!

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #9

kmckinnie

BOT KILLER MODERATOR

Staff member

Big back straps.

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #10

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ucfireman

Senior Member

What part of the country did you get him in? Just curious if its east or west? I have been thinking of applying for some of the east hunts (Ky, Pa)

 

• Sep 25, 2017

• #11

florida boy

Senior Member

ucfireman said:

What part of the country did you get him in? Just curious if its east or west? I have been thinking of applying for some of the east hunts (Ky, Pa)

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I got him in Colorado . I apply every year for the Ky hunts . They have some giant bulls since the tags are limited .

 

• Sep 26, 2017

• #12

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lampern

Senior Member

Nice bull!

 

• Sep 28, 2017

• #13

dixiecutter

Eye Devour ReeB

Fla boy is a killer!

 

• Sep 28, 2017

• #14

Pointpuller

Senior Member

Good job Phil !!!! Nice bull.

 

• Sep 30, 2017

• #15

ben300win

Senior Member

Great bull and even better story!!! That will be passed down for ages.

 

• Sep 30, 2017

• #16

blood on the ground

Cross threading is better than two lock washers.

Excellent harvest...

 

• Oct 1, 2017

• #17

bfriendly

Bigfoot friendly

Super congrats!

A day to be remembered for sure and thanks for sharing with us.

 

• Oct 1, 2017

• #18

florida boy

Senior Member

Thanks everyone ! I can't wait to back next year .

 

• Oct 19, 2017

• #19

Thunder Head

Gone but not forgotten

Congrats!!!
If you take into account NR archery success rates in Colo. are about 8% , that makes it really special to get one on a DIY hunt. Enjoy it man.

 

• Oct 19, 2017

• #20

Uptonongood

Senior Member

florida boy said:

I went with a buddy of mine that has hunted the area for several years . Over a 10 day hunt we heard a few bulls but couldn't close the distance and make it happen . On the second to last day I eased back into an area that had a few cows hanging around looking to shoot one of them . This bull answered a cow call and come straight down the trail I was standing on before I could back off up wind . I was standing by the crest of the hill and I ended up shooting him square in the chest at about 3 steps . As he bolted forwards at the shot I literally had to dive to my left falling on my bow breaking my quiver and an arrow . I havent been that emotional about killing an animal since my first deer as a kid . Definitely a hunt I will never forget .

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Great, great story! When folks come into to look at that beast on the wall, be sure to tell them how it came to pass. Incredible.