My Elk hunt

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I didn't get drawn for elk this year. Since I was having surgery on my foot it was ok and seemed like good timing. Since I only have the one foot I'm restricted to my wheelchair for a couple more months. I do cheat a little using my crutches for short hops though. ;:;rofl

I found out on the 14th I had been given an archery bull tag through Wishes for Warriors. It was in the unit I live in and even came with a guide! I didn't know what to say when they called and still don't.

I have been on 15 or so make a wish hunts for kids and really enjoyed helping those kids have a great time. I wasn't aware that they even had a program for guys like me and that I would qualify for it so it was a huge surprise when I got the call.

My new friend and guide Ty had a crossbow I could use during my hunt. That was a good thing because until I get my shoulder rebuilt I can't pull my compound bow more than 2 or 3 times. We had to plan my hunt around 2 short stays in the hospital. I have been an archery instructor for kids and first time shooters but have never hunted with a bow.

We went out for a couple of half days and saw 8 nice bulls and a lot of cows and calfs. One bull we saw and called in was about 380 or so. He stayed just out of range for me to shoot. It was a lot of fun just watching him and his little herd of cows.

They let me back out of the hospital Wed morning so Wed afternoon we went out to a spot I shoot a lot of coyotes from and set up about a 1/2 hour before sunset and started calling. About 10 minutes in a nice little 5x5 showed up and stopped about 45 yards out. He was quartering a little and I shot him in the front shoulder.

I had a great time getting out and it was even better harvesting a nice bull. Looks like a new crossbow is one of my next buys.

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THAT A GUY!!!! Congratulations on a great bull!!! We grey beards can STILL "Get'er Done"!!
 


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The "Out of the hospital and straight to the field" part of the story makes me smile. Ya got any "coffee-worthy" nurses? Congratulations on your 1st crossbow bull.
 

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Way to go and like some one else mentioned from hospital to field true hard core. The good eats will help with a speedy recovery I hope. And about those nurses?????
 


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