oz31p Report post Posted September 20, 2010 here you all go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinspe25 Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Way to go. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Really glad you found him, and that is a nice bull. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WadeNAZ Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Glad to hear you stuck with it and was able to get to him. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyh2412 Report post Posted September 20, 2010 awesome way to go and stay at it. was thinking about this all weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted September 20, 2010 What can I say, except that you are a credit to hunters everywhere working that hard to find your animal. Makes me sick to hear guys give up after a few hours of looking. You did it right. You honored your animal, and yourself, with your efforts. And to all those guys out there who helped him, you are also a credit to the sport. With no obligation, other than your own sense of what is right, you pitched in and helped a fellow hunter find his prize. You guys are all GREAT!!! And congrats on your Bull ... you deserve it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizonahunter Report post Posted September 20, 2010 It HAS been a roller coaster of events. A huge congrats to your dedication on finding your bull! Thanks for the play by play...Way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Sticking with it that long is such a tribute to you and the animal. Congrats...............Allen............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted September 20, 2010 I have been following your posts with interest. Last year I shot a bull. I believed that I center punched him and thought we would give him a few and then find him close by. I had two friends with me and one had 12 power binos on him and watched the arrow penetrate to the fletches. The arrow punctured both sides and he had blood similar to what you explained. We lost blood about 300 yards from the shot and between the 3 of us searched all that day walking over 15 miles (between the 3 of us in a grid are of about 1/2 mile from last blood) on our GPS. I just know we walked past him numerous times. We were in mixed juniper and pines so we could not see for any distance at ground level. I never did find him but believe that he died. That was early in the hunt. Never did find crows or smell him despite hunting that area several times of the next week and half of the hunt. I still feel the disappointment from all that!! I am certainly glad to hear that you found your elk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdiehard Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Way to go KaibabHunter! You are a true sportsman. I told you the nose knows! More lost elk are found by savy hunters with good noses than you would believe. Congrats to you and all those that helped. Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennyazman Report post Posted September 20, 2010 What an awesome story! I started reading this post and could not stop. It was like a good book you cant put down. I am so happy that you found your bull, and a nice one at that. Great effort and great story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Great news! I'm so glad you finally found him. 2 things strike me as really cool about this post - 1) which I already mentioned, you never gave up looking and totally dedicated yourself to finding him - that speaks volumes about your character. 2) The support of other hunters who volunteered their time to come help look for him. Awesome job, awesome post - and a big thumbs-up to the Arizona hunting community who stepped up to help a guy find his bull. +1! Wow, I just saw the last few days of posts on this thread, what a roller coaster ride! Glad you found your bull finally. What a tragedy to lose the meat, but at least you stuck with it and didn't go kill another bull. Thank you for your dedication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks guys for all the comments, help and support. Not once did this post go negative and I'm very appreciative of too. The guys who spared time to help look thanks to you to. Looks like I have a DIY euro mount to work on now. He was a hard fought trophy! Lesson's learned: When you think you've looked everywhere there's something you missed so look again. Don't be afraid to ask for help, you'd be suprised who wants to jump in your truck and go! There's a lot of good guys out there. I offered all guys $ to help and they all turned it down and came out anyway! Another good story came from my new buddy mike yesterday. His friend has been holding out for something big since opening day passing on bulls I think many of us would shoot. In appreciation for their help I gave them some info on the area I hunted and they were planning to hunt a couple sweet spots today. On my way out yesterday, mike texted me saying that his friend had a bull down - a spike. He said the spike had an arrow in him in a bad less lethal spot and he was hurtin so he took him out. Thanks again and thanks to OZ31P for posting the pics. I think I can finally put this post to bed. I hope more of you do play by play hunts for us at home. Best of luck to the rest of you! If anybody gets in a tough spot ask for help on cw.com - I had at least 5 offer or try to come up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted September 21, 2010 Great news! I'm so glad you finally found him. 2 things strike me as really cool about this post - 1) which I already mentioned, you never gave up looking and totally dedicated yourself to finding him - that speaks volumes about your character. 2) The support of other hunters who volunteered their time to come help look for him. Awesome job, awesome post - and a big thumbs-up to the Arizona hunting community who stepped up to help a guy find his bull. +1! Wow, I just saw the last few days of posts on this thread, what a roller coaster ride! Glad you found your bull finally. What a tragedy to lose the meat, but at least you stuck with it and didn't go kill another bull. Thank you for your dedication. Well said, Thanks for letting me read and be part of this dedicated time to see you rewarded. Congrats on an awesome bull! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanoHunter Report post Posted September 21, 2010 I am glad you got the rack! You are a dedicated hunter! Great Job and Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted September 21, 2010 These were the acts of a true sportsman and a testament to your medl. I am glad you were able to find your trophy, a hard earned one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
