New Years Bison/Elk Hunt 2012

[ursus]

Well after months ofplanning our New Year’s hunt has come and gone. It was sure different spending New Years Eve in a Rustic log cabin in the frozen north away from the rest of the family. One to remember though! It was a great hunt, fullof adventures only the north can give you at this time of year. TheHalfway River Valley is absolutely beautiful, and we are already hoping to return one day. I was able track, stalk and harvest my first bison in thethick spruce timber. It wasn't the biggest one of the bunch, but she will be good eating! It was a challenging retrieval that the four of usendured on the mountain slope that evening. Pulling it down by hand with the skimmer only as the slope was too much for the sled! Once the Bison was down ourfocus was to get my son Michael on his first Elk. It came down to thelast day when we came across a herd that was accessible. Michael was ableto put a well place shot through the shoulder of a big cow elk at 410 yardswith his 7-08 Remington. Another one for the accubond! The old girl tipped over 15 yards later. Harvesting the elk made the trip even more special, as it is alwayssatisfying to see the next generation of young hunters following in this ageold tradition and sport that we enjoy so much. Many thanks to our greatfriends, Todd and Dawson(13) for their support and good times shared. A shout out to all others (you know who you are )for the tips, advice and support that made this all come together. Met some fantastic people on the trip and I have nothing but good things to say about Glen and Tylene and the stay at the Pink Mtn Ranch. Thanks in advance to Mike for posting the photos for me shortly. Enjoy! :mrgreen:

[rocket]

congrats to you and your son he'll defiiently remember new years ,be interested in the pics. Hopefully i am successful on bison at the end of the month.

[nature girl]

A great way to start the new year to the both of you congradulations.

[fearnodeer]

Way to go guys you will have to pm me were abouts you shot it, but once again congrats and a specail congrats to Micky on his elk.

[Lillypuff]

Congrats dad, I hope the boy is hooked

[slyfox]

Congrats on the buffalo and awesome that you son got the elk .

[moose2]

Here you go Tony and congratulations too all involved.
Mike

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[moose2]

And now for the boys first elk

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[ufishifish2]

That is awesome. Good for you guys and thanks for the pics!!!
I think that bison was the perfect size for the pack out that you had to do!!!
Great job!!!

[ursus]

Thanks for loading the pics Mike!

[boxhitch]

Attago T
Looks like you hit good weather
How was the drive north ?

[Bou2006]

Can't wait heading up on the 21st for a buddies draw. Hopefully we can share the same success!!!

[kootenayelkslayer]

Glad you had such a successful trip, congrats! Well done to the young fella on getting his first elk, I'm sure he won't soon forget that.

[91Jason91]

congrats and nice animals

[hunter1947]

Fantastic family hunt and a pill of meat to boot for the freezer congrats to the whole hunting group..

[fogrady]

I am going to the Half Way River on January 18 to hunt bison with my nephew. It is his first bison hunt and he is a new hunter though an adult. I was there in 2007 with my friend and he got a bison so I know a bit about the area. I also heard the bison numbers were down and they were hard to find, is that true? Do you hve any suggestions for our hunt? We are staying at the Blueberry Ranch. Thanks. Fogy.

[Jack Russell]

Very good hunt, with excellent success! Congratulations! That is a heck of a fine shot by your son to put his elk down as well. You are right, it is great to see the younger generation interested in hunting and fishing. Some good memories for you, your son and his friend, plus great steaks.
JR

[hntcrazy]

Congrats Ursus to you and your Boy ...

[whitetailsheds]

Great thread Tony! Thanks for posting it up! Love seeing the other hunts.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Glad to see you posting up again, Tony! That's a trip that won't be forgotten!
Congrats to the whole gang!

PS- I'm coming over to get some shooting lessons from Michael.

SSS

[markt308]

Sounds like an awesome time. congrats to both of you

[finngun]

:confused: can anyone tell me what it is averige price tag-about bison hunt--- including everything ..after b.head is on the wall? intresting to know..i assume it is pretty pricey ...thanx you--f-g

[scottwh]

Congrats again Tony and to your son! He will never forget that! Did you remember to go back for the ivories??

[Young Gun]

looks like a fun hunt congrats on the bison and elk.

[ursus]

Thanks Scott. Was nice meeting your gang. We never got the ivories. Loaded up the sleds and then remembered. Oh well. Quite the drive through the Pine Pass eh? Thanks to everyone else for the nice comments. Good luck to the last few groups heading out.

[yama49]

Congrats, sounds like you guys had a blast....

[one-shot-wonder]

Nice work Tony!

Glad to see the youg guys on such an epic hunt. What are you going to do with all that succulent meat?

[tomahawk]

Congratulations X 2!! Thanks for sharing!!

[tomahawk]

:confused: can anyone tell me what it is averige price tag-about bison hunt--- including everything ..after b.head is on the wall? intresting to know..i assume it is pretty pricey ...thanx you--f-g

Trip.......$2000-$3000
Shoulder Mount.....$2000 plus
You do the math, this is cost from the Island for us this year.

[srupp]

Congradulations..first for having such an enthusiastic great shot for a son... a sign of good teaching...and listening...great photos and account of the hunt..some GREAT eating there..and having game you and your son harvested PRICELESS !

question...what is the white stuff on the ground and on the roof in the photo??? Ive seen that somewhere before ...lol...enough to be usefull and not enough to hinder..

cheers and THANKS


steven

[weatherbyjunkie]

cow elk and a bison,mmmmmmmm. thas gonna be some great eating! Congrats!!

[Fisher-Dude]

Congrats Tony and Michael! Looks like some good eatin'!

[finngun]

Trip.......$2000-$3000
Shoulder Mount.....$2000 plus
You do the math, this is cost from the Island for us this year.

thanx tomahawk....yiks...:)

[ursusbait]

Way to go!! you'd better eat fast to make room in the freezer for next year. UB

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Thanks Scott. Was nice meeting your gang. We never got the ivories. Loaded up the sleds and then remembered. Oh well. Quite the drive through the Pine Pass eh? Thanks to everyone else for the nice comments. Good luck to the last few groups heading out.

Ivories?? Dang! I might have to go wrestle some mangy yotes.

SSS