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2021 AZ archery bull *story added*

By Tj_G91, in Elk Hunting

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Here’s my bull I was able to take opening evening Friday. Best of luck to those still out there chasing bugles. 
 

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-Opening day-

A day I won’t soon forget. I came into this hunt with a goal in mind and it came to fruition on the opening evening right before dark. After getting in on a smaller herd bull in the morning we switched gears and headed back to an area I’ve hunted religiously over the years. After calling in a few rag horns and practicing drawing back and settling in, we were greeted by a few bugles off in the distance. After closing the distance and getting eyes on a few smaller bulls and cows, my buddy Enrique spotted a few elk far off, then my other buddy canyon laid eyes on this guy pushing a herd of cows through the trees. After a short discussion that basically went like …”Let’s kill that F*ckin bull” we took off to try and cut them off with the little time we had left in the day. After getting into position and darkness coming fast my optimism was quickly fading and was already looking forward to the next morning chasing this guy. As luck would have it they altered their path and headed towards us slowly. With light fading fast and elk filing past us at 110 yards; I made the decision to go into full sneak mode and try to close the gap to make something happen. Elk after elk passed by me within shooting range oblivious to my presence. I finally got to 77 yards and waited as his 6 cows passed in front of me and he followed closely behind. I came to full draw, whistled at him, and he stopped and let out a giant bugle. I sent my arrow mid bugle and it was followed with the “thwack” we all hope to hear. Unsure of my shot and full of emotion I wasn’t sure what to think. I was doubting myself and wondering why I didn’t wait until the next day to try and get him. As we walked to his last spot and saw no blood, I was sick to my stomach. We circled back and forth a few times and as I was telling the boys we would come back tomorrow and hope for the best…my headlight hit a eyeball. As I walked closer I went from the lowest of lows, to the highest high possible. He had expired in less than 100 yards and I couldn’t help but be flooded with emotion. Being able to share that moment with two of my closest friends and my family/friends in camp meant everything to me.  He’s everything I could have ever wanted and more. 2021 has been such a blessing for me and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. I can’t thank these guys enough for all their selfless help and I look forward to returning the favor for many years to come.

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