Well it took 12 years, but I finally bagged my first bull. Spotted a small herd at about 400 yards, but another hunter spooked them. I took a chance at where I thought they might spin around and come back and it paid off. I was behind a few spruce trees when this boy walked out. Knowing I had a limited opportunity, I took a full freezer over waiting for something better. Took me 4, 2 mile trips to get him out since I was on a solo hunt this morning. Took him at ~120 yards with my Model 70 .338
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11-06-2011, 06:05 PM #1Member
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First Bull - Montana
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
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11-06-2011, 07:29 PM #2Senior Member
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Congrats! Nice looking bull.
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Thanks!
We can play a little game here too...see if anyone can guess where he was shot."Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
Hunting camp coffee isn't complete until you chew the last drink.
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Nice dark horns.... Love it. Good job
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Nice bull! Did you apply for 12 years?
As far as your game goes: butt?
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No, I'm in a general browtine bull area. I just haven't had the luck needed for that long. I've come close several times. It's just with the sheer number of hunters around here, you just have to be in the right place at the right time.
And for the game, you are incorrect. No meat was spoiled with the shot placement."Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
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11-07-2011, 07:31 AM #7Senior Member
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In the neck?
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Game over I guess
Originally Posted by Elkoholic307
Yeah, I got him right in the neck at 120 yards. He saw me, turned to bolt, and I threw down the hammer.Last edited by MTWillie; 11-07-2011 at 06:02 PM.
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
Hunting camp coffee isn't complete until you chew the last drink.
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11-07-2011, 04:46 PM #9Senior Member
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I thought you shot him at 120 yds?
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Guess I had fumble fingers for that post, my bad.
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
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