Retired this year and got drawn for an Archery Bull Elk tag for Eastern Kentucky. Which is where Im from originally, been living in the flat lands, Western Ky,so long both my legs are the same length now. Hunted hard for two weeks. Had some close encounters but the wind change busted me several times. However God took over and put me in the right place at the right time. Called in a 6x7 made a shot on him , on the move from 15 yds. Hit was about the second rib from the rear quartering forward. Got both lungs. Actually I don't even remember the shot. The bull moved to my right down a very steep back. I had one opening. I remember looking at the side of the bull starting my draw and then the next image I recall was the big guy running away with about 5 inches of arrow showing. I figure I got at least 25 to 26 inches of penetration. We trailed him about 200 yds. Actually walked passed him about 15 yds. He went down along side a logging road over in a weed patch. Guy with me had a score sheet an a tape so we roughly scored him. got a gross of 305. So even with deductions he should easily make P&Y. Can someone help me with posting a few pics. Used a recurve pulling 51 lbs at my 29 inch draw. Arrow was 580 grns. 2 blade single bevel broadhead
Congrats!!!! I would like to see a photo.
I would like to know how to post pics
Nice work
I certainly aint the guy for posting pics so while the right one comes along tell us what you know about Kentucky's Elk herds. Congrats :thumbsup:
Congratulations that's awesome! Would really love to accomplish that someday
How to post pictures.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=129;t=000346
Was most honored to be included in your prep and being updated on your daily hunts.
Your ardent prep both physically and mentally paid large dividends. Would suspect there would be few sixty six year olds in condition enough to relentlessly traverse the mountains for thirteen days.
I salute you.
Biggest concentration of elk are on the LEA ( Limited Entry Area )but you have to be drawn for a spot. There are also Vouchered lands that are first come first serve. Public land in areas near LEA'S will hold some elk. The heard has exceeded 10000 but they are not as concentrated as they once were it is believed that they are spreading out more and using timber vs open fields. I hunted hard for 2 weeks. Wore out a pair of boots had to buy more. But it paid off.
Congrats George!
I sent you a PM.
Here comes a pic of George's fine elk!
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Email me your pics and I'll try and post for you if you like.
Pm me for email.
Never made......wow. Great Bull!
Fine accomplishment Anthony...
Here one more from George.
He wished he had a better pic than in the back of his pickup, but this one shows the antlers a little better.
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good luck plus good preparation and skill! Hunt of a lifetime! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Congrats, beautiful animal
Congratulations! Nice Bull!! :thumbsup:
Awesome Bull! I'm sure hell taste as good as he looks. Dream hunt of mine in our home state
Congrats on a fine bull-envy ability at 60 to be hunting those hills.
Not every day you see an entire bull elk in the back of a pickup truck. Congrats on a fine bull.
very nice !!!!
Awesome, congrats.
Congrats...
Jeff
Fantastic Brother congrats!
That is one fine animal. Congratulations!
Congrats
Congratulations!!!
It must have taken 6 men and a boy to get him in the back of your truck.
Charlie Lamb said "Not every day you see an entire bull elk in the back of a pickup truck".
x2
Congratulations! Beautiful bull.
Very nice elk! Congratulations. Enjoy the meat now and the antlers for many years to come.
Now that is awesome. Congrats!!!
Congrats on a fine trophy.
Very fine bull, congrats
What a beautiful bull... Congrats
:clapper:
Wow! Congrats.
Well done sir , Giant bull....
,,,Sam,,,
Congratulations! He is a fine bull! Way to go!!
Kenny :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
congrats
Just spoke with the guy butchering my elk. He retrieved my broadhead. It was stuck in a rib on the exit side where it almost cut the rib into. So I came close to a pass through !!
Awesome trophy sir!!!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Beautiful animal sir! Well done!
Job well done. Congrats on your success. Until a couple of years ago I did not know that they had elk in Kentucky. :clapper:
Great job on a fantastic bull!
Congrats on a great bull. Exciting to see them back in our neck of the woods.
Congratulations on your Elk!
Congratulations! Great looking bull.
What a beast!!
Attaboy!
Tim B
Great bull, congrats on your success.
Thats fantastic! Beautiful bull. I have been applying to the KY elk draw for many years hopefully one day......
Outstanding!
Congrats for sure
Here's a few more of George's Elk. These show the antlers from better angles.
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Awesome!!! Great job
very nice!
wow!! heck of a bull!