Hi All

Just returned from my Colorado Hunt.
It was a dry hot opener, not at all the best weather for hunting elk. But have a good spot, would have been surprised if I didn't spot any game. At day break had four small bulls past by me, then about a dozen cows. About twenty minutes later and two ridges over, spotted this 6x6.
Made a good shot which took both shoulders , went right down. Was using my Rem M700 LSS 338 RUM with 225 gr Accubonds. This was the same rifle I took to AK for my sheep hunt with so I was very confident with it. Took me an hour and a half to reach him. He had piled up in thick brush on a very steep ridge, being alone had a rough time dealing with him.

The work Begins!!

For those of you that haven't hunted it, this is what Colorado oak brush is like.

After an hour hour or so had five strong arm guys show and got him out to the truck.

Part way down, couldnt go any further had to cut him in half.
Next morning we didn't hunt--snowing so hard we couldn't get out of camp. That's Colorado. Two days later we were hanging out in our tee shirts and not enjoying the 70 degree weather.
Also filled a cow tag and my partner took a 5x5.

Phil

Congrats Phil ,He is a beauty, makes me dream out loud. Thanks for posting

Good shooting on a nice bull. Congrats.

Good Job on a nice bull!! Must be a hard hunt when you are all alone like that. Hard to pass up bulls even on opening day. It is rewarding to make the right choice!

Excellent job!

congratulations!

Congrats, He's a bute.

Reloader

A keeper for sure!!

Way to go, nice hat rack and some steaks, not bad.