Cow elk down...

[BCHunterFSJ]

way to go.very nice.did you hunt on private land or crown ? seems snow level was not too high. Was it ok to walk or you use snow shoes ?

There is no really exciting story to go with this hunt. My hunting area was within an hour's drive from my home , so mostly I just did day trips. Finally the fuel bills began to really add up, so I stayed at a rancher's house. I had access to 2 parcels of private land, but finally got my elk on crown land. Snow levels were not high, so walking was fairly easy. I spotted a small herd of 6 elk, and the stalk was on. They were feeding along the edge of a small lake and I finally ran out of cover. I was reluctant to take the 300-400 meter shot without a rest, when as luck would have it, the lead cow decided to cross the lake to where I was hiding. When she turned broadside at some 150 meters, I let her have it through the lungs.
I field dressed her and then walked back to get my snowmobile and skimmer, loaded her up, and drove out to my truck. My rancher friend really helped me out when he loaded the entire critter into the back of my truck!

[pescado]

Good job. That's a nice draw. Fun way to extend ones season. Congrats.

[sneg]

nicely done.persistence paid off.

[xtremearchery]

Great job! I love that draw. 2 buddies and I got it last year. We got our 3 on the 3rd day.

[BigBear.338]

Nice animal,she's gonna be good eats!

[TIKA 300]

Nice,congrats.

[M.Dean]

Congrats on a pile of great meals, that should really help out with the Meat bill!!! My son has a Cow Elk Draw also, not sure when he's going up, but I hope he stops by here on his way back to the coast, I'm pretty sure I'd have to cut off a steak or two just to try it out!!!

[one-shot-wonder]

Nice going! How much fat was on her when skinning?