Your Dad is a trooper...to carry that much weight is a story in itself. So glad you were successful. Bear encounter was dicey, but your both were prepared and kept your heads...great hunt!
Congratulations to both of you on a well deserved hunt. And props to you for giving credit to OUR CREATOR that allows these things to happen for those that acknowledge and serve him. I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for sharing both of your experience.
July 16, 23....My pops was the best earthly hunting partner I ever had! So many cherished memories of the highs & lows of days spent afield. I'm 54 now & he passed away 11 years ago this month @ 81 years old of natural causes. Your hunt & relationship with your dad, is a mirror image of me & my dad. What a beautiful bond. Loved seeing & hearing your adventure & the goodness of Jesus blessing you both & gifting you both with a memory like this. You are both so fortunate to be father & son. Give each other a giant hug, from a fellow outdoorsman & believer; from Idaho. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. Cherish it & each other, as you prepare for a new hunting season this Fall. Sincerely, Dave. Take a look at my comment I left on the video of your friends elk hunt in Idaho a couple years ago.
I am truly blessed to have the father that I do, in the past few years I’ve come to realize how short our time together really could be, so I’m doing my best to make memories with him out in creation while we are both still healthy and fit for it. I hope to drive back down to Arizona with him this December for another coues deer hunt down there! Thank you for the support and kind words, they really mean a lot to me. God Bless, Micah
What an amazing experience, you got to share, with your dad. With age, comes perspective, and it’s clear, you’ve got it. When I was a kid, it would’ve been all about that beautiful beast of an animal. As I got older though, I realized that’s just a bonus, and the real prize, is the time logged, and memories made, with your old man. I can’t remember if you mentioned your age, but I’ll be 42 this year, and my pops will be 73. We’re a few hours away from each other, and sadly, don’t get to spend enough time together. Every year, seems to go by quicker and quicker, and sadly, the day will come, when those opportunities, are no longer there. What a true blessing, that you and your dad, shared the trip of a lifetime. It’s quite obvious, how appreciative you are, for your dad, and that time spent together, which is awesome to see. I’m sure he was so happy for you, and so proud. 🙏
Awesome hunt! I'm 50 and my dad is still with us but wouldn't be able to get around like yours did out there. We are blessed beyond belief to share these kinds of hunts with our fathers here on earth. Keep up the content and sharing the love of Christ through bowhunting! God bless!
I mean what do you add to that which has not already been said? The positive attitude you had young man made this happen! You and your Dad bonded even more during this hunt no doubt! What a tremendous Bull you took…Elk of a lifetime with a BOW…just incredible! Thank you for taking us along!
Well done, to share with your dad. Love how you expressed how fullfilling it was to just see that bull the first time even though you didnt shoot, that to me shows the respect and love of hunting you have. Then be able to call him back and get a shot, well deserved. I hope some day to share similar experiences with my son and grandsons.
Congratulations, that was an epic hunt. Just when you think nothing's going right, there are no elk around, God puts one right in front of you. Thanks for sharing it with us. You are so blessed to be able to hunt with your Dad.
Great hunt with your Dad! I've been on quite a few archery elk hunts in CO and ID. A few yrs ago when I was 65i took my oldest son to ID for an archery elk hunt. We weren't successful, but I know how hard it is. Hunting with my son was a spiritual experience! Congratulations!
Thank you for sharing this priceless experience you had with your dad. It brought back so many memories of backcountry archery elk hunts I spent with my own dad when he was in his 60’s. He’s been gone now for several years, but I still miss him every day. You are incredibly fortunate to have the dad you do, and this memory you can cherish for the rest of your life.
Congratulations on a great ball. I’ve shot mini a bowl, but never with a bow. God is good. You were blessed on this given day and the most awesome part wish you and your father did it together.
What a story, what a bull, one of the best videos on U=Tube, am so thankful you give God the credit, and he is glorified by this testimony, thanks for sharing...........
Kudos to you brother! Man your dad is freaking Rambo! What an amazing experience y'all had. One of the best hunts I've ever watched on TH-cam personally. Congratulations!🏹
I love the father and son theme...mine passed at the age of 36 so seeing you guys together was a blast..you have gained a new follower cheers to this hunt wow..
So proud of you guys you and your Dad are Amazing thank you so much for sharing this Hunt this Video was incredible you and your Dad are tough what memories to have hunting with your Dad that Bull Elk is a Monster God Bless you and your family 🙌🏽
What a great video and father son hunt and congratulations on a beautiful first elk and the memories you have made with your father 🙂 loved the video and thank you for sharing this adventure with us all 💞 God Bless you all
What a great share, very good story of the journey to arrow an elk. Backcountry hunting is tough physically but also mentally and even emotionally. Your brought your quest to completion. There will be more stories of hunts to come , share with your Dad as long as possible. Love the respect for the animal also , the fist bumping of other channels gets old. Your coues video I see your Dad shoots a Bob Lee bow, My first bow was a Red Wing Hunter by Wing Archery in Texas, arrowed a few whitetais with it in the 70s . Bob was their bowyer for many years . Congratulations on a great bull and a great journey.
Thank you! Yes he was using a Bob Lee down in Arizona and hunts with multiple other brands as well, he's been hunting with a recurve for 40+ years and wouldn't have it any other way!
This hunt offered everything you could ask for! Great job on the commentary and editing - it felt like we were there with you. Loved this story ! Congrats.
Great Video! God works in unusual (to us) ways! I love the excitement on your faces! I can feel the emotion! Such an awesome opportunity, hunting with your dad and spending quality time together! I am just now starting to take my children, and I LOVE sharing those experiences! Keep up the good work and all glory be to God!
Congratulations to you and specially to your dad I’m pretty sure that he is very proud of you That is memories for life and I know that feeling very well 👏👏👏
From WI here and this past fall 2022 was my 5th diy public land archery elk hunt and I too finally achieved my bucket list and harvested a 4x5 bull….congrats to you and being able to share it with your father!
Love it how you give Honor to the Lord. It’s by his grace and blessings. Keep it up, congratulations on that magnificent Bull. Very happy for you that you where able to have you’re dad with on the hunt. It just makes it that much more epic. Story telling just gives the video so much more meaning. Living in the African bush and hunting here, my biggest dream is to come over there for Elk hunt. 🏹 Well done 👊🏻
That side bugle from Donny is awesome. I agree Cory angry spike are awesome callers both of them. It’s so cool how they can just hammer those Roosevelts the whole time. Here in Utah general season I usually only get one per year that is fired up enough to challenge like that and they get to all the time it’s cool to listen to
Well done video. Excellent experience. You are wise to spend time like this with those you love - both of you are richer for the experience. Indeed, God is good and trips like this show you so much of that awe inspiring creation. The provision, guidance and safety you found here are also evidence of this. Thank you for the effort and work you take to put together your videos. I enjoy them greatly and look forward to what you share in the future.
Congratulations on one heck of a first elk! And amazing that you could share it with your dad. That griz encounter must have been really intense and had your senses tingling for a while
Fantastic hunt! That’s the way to hang in there. I’m sure it was frustrating with little sign , but look at the results of your persistence. I’m glad your dad was there with you and helped you with the hunt. You may never have that opportunity again, but you never know. Congratulations to you and your dad and keep making those great videos. My hats off to you.
Man you’re awesome! Hopefully one day I can go on a hunt. Any hunt I’m a newbie so I’ll be happy with just a deer hunt. Maybe one day I’ll do one of those hunts I doubt it I’m 60 now so I doubt it. This was just awesome happy that you could’ve done this with your dad cherish it. The old newbie to archery lol. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽
wow! congrats!!! loved the video thanks for sharing!! well deserved. you touched thru the hardest parts of hunting solo. I'm excited to go watch all your other videos now. & the teamwork in having a buddy drive back 10hrs is a solid relationship. congrats again!!!!! #isitseptemberyet
I think that little gun your pops was carrying, Might have only just pissed him off Lol. Super glad for you guys he did not charge. That's frightening.
Good job brothers. Awsome hunt awsome video n all glory to God hard work paid off. God bless hope u get another one this yr im headed to colorado September 🤠🙏say some prayers my fitfth hunt by Gods grace ill get my first one elk down🎉🍖🙏🙏🙏
It’s great you two could go do this hunt. Every out of state mule deer or elk in my life has been with my son. The majority of the hunts here on the farm we were both out in our selected stands. I hope fate will let you two have more and more hunts together WITHOUT THE BEAR! Cool video. I’m sure the bear had something to do with low elk numbers. They know when a killer is in the neighborhood. 👍👍 and congratulations on a very nice bull. I’m really glad for you getting it done.
I think you may be right, the elk seemed to disappear once we saw that bear! Such a cool encounter though! Dad and I recently got back from an Arizona Coues deer trip! That video will be done shortly as well! Thanks for the support Tim!
Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking. Yes he did!
Congratulations on a great hunt. I am a native Colorado hunter blessed to grow up here. You are a fine young man with a wonderful father to guide you and hunt with you. I also was fortunate to be raised by a dad like yours, that enjoyed taking me and my brothers elk hunting every year he has passed now but I will always have the memories. I think and noticed one thing that helped you harvest this elk was the sun was directly in his eyes and he could not make you and your dad out. Think that is why he came back not knowing what you were. Just curious if you happened to score him, I was guessing 340" to 350". Thank you for sharing this really enjoyed.
Thank you! That’s a great point, we were tucked back into the shadows and he was in the sunlight! My dad was also calling back in the timber behind me so the bull couldn’t tell what was making the call exactly. He scored 332 6/8”
As a farmer, he typically walks 3-5 miles a day irrigating and doing other odd jobs, and also hikes with 45lbs in the backpack prior to season. Along with that he will occasionally run and do other exercises as well, mostly just being active on a daily basis on the farm keeps him in shape. Hiking through soybean fields cutting weeds in mid summer is just as strenuous as hiking steep terrain!
What an awesome bull and hunt. I hunt a lot in grizzly country and some thoughts about what we do. We always plan to hang quarters as high up as possible on a cross log between two trees. In the rib cage we stick a 6" stick with a ribbon tied to it so when approaching if the stick is knocked down we know something got to it. Usually the bears will hit the carcass first so if the quarters are a couple hundred yards away in a tree they usually are still good to go. Game bags help keep things clean from blow flies. No guarantees though in bear country. Moth balls are good for scent deterrent.
@@BowOnlyOutdoors We build the cross log on a tree frame and stand it up, no ladder needed. Tie off the ropes first to pull the quarters up. Get it up about 15'. Always carry a sven saw and mule tape.
@@BowOnlyOutdoors Usually there are some small 6" dead trees around to make the goal post. When we stand it up we lash it to the two trees with mule tape about chest high. Then pull the quarters up with the rope you put on, Good paracord will due. It is kind of self explanatory once you think it through. Grizzlies don't climb but black bears do. Usually they won't go out on the cross log but will try to reach the meat from the tree.
Great job and great hunt! Just get rid of that dang resistance release! That could’ve and should’ve cost you a bull! Index’s just get it done for hunting. Enjoy keeping up with you all.
Thank you! Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. In the past I’ve punched an index finger release so bad that I’ve completely missed animals. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking.
@@BowOnlyOutdoors idk man, it may have felt good but that was a cluster, you don’t normally get that many chances. That was from the good Lord. You guys are good hunters no question about it but toss the resistance and work on shot control with an index. You can work through it, it’s just target panic.
Congrats. Been trying to get wyoming as well. Hoping this is the year for it. Just curious about how far north into the state do you start running into grizzly. Not sure I wanna deal with those big bastards lol
You can find a grizzly distribution map on the Wyoming Game and Fish website. Once you figure out the units where grizz reside, you can plan your hunt by applying for units outside of this area! Grizzlies definitely add danger to the hunt, but can also add some excitement too haha
If the encounter is dangerous/charging bear utilize the bear spray in the way it’s intended. Most folks take either bear spray or a pistol, not both, but we had both just in case. I know of many hunters that are completely comfortable hunting in grizz country with just the mace for protection
It’s not mace, it’s bear pepper spray? Huge difference!! I worked several years in remote Alaska in grizzly country. Some areas so thick I couldn’t see my coworker 10 feet away. I never carried a pistol for bear protection, it’s 90% useless against a charging grizzly. I’ll take pepper spray over a pistol all day long.
You need to realize that the most important 6 inches in archery hunting is between your ears. I realize how exciting it is, trust me! I shot my first bull, a big 7x7 with my recurve at six yards 25 years ago. I was able to see the bull coming from over 200 yards away. When I first saw him and how big he was I started shaking. He went out of sight at about 100 yards away. I closed my eyes, said a quick prayer and said to myself “XXXXXXX” (my last name) you’re going to remember this the rest of your life, good or bad, so get it together and make it a good memory “ I opened my eyes and I was DEAD CALM… The bull came in to 10 yards and stopped and was staring right through me. There was nothing between us. He stood there for over 5 minutes! I kept my eyes glued to his hind quarter cuz at that distance (or any distance in my opinion) if you make eye contact it’s over … anyway my buddy behind me and off to my left started raking a tree (he could see me and the elk the whole time) and the bull turned and walked by me at 6 yards and I drew back and released in one motion with my recurve and blew my arrow right through him and watched him drop 60 yards later. Sorry I rambled on, my my point is to keep your head clear and calm. You have your entire life after the shot to relive it over and over and get excited. Before any archery season starts I play the shot scenario over and over in my head before the hunt starts. Olympic athletes and all kinds of athletes do that now, because once you see it happening in your mind it’s easier to do in real life. Look at the 4 minute mile. It was years and years before it happened because no one thought it was possible. Once it was done many ppl broke the 4 minute mile because they knew it could be done!!! I realize hunting is exciting , but keep calm until after the shot!! Congrats on a nice bull 👍
There are followup shots in the video, they are just cut very short and fast as my camera was having issues and would shut off when it wasn't supposed to
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Your Dad is a trooper...to carry that much weight is a story in itself. So glad you were successful. Bear encounter was dicey, but your both were prepared and kept your heads...great hunt!
Congratulations to both of you on a well deserved hunt. And props to you for giving credit to OUR CREATOR that allows these things to happen for those that acknowledge and serve him. I really enjoyed this video, and thank you for sharing both of your experience.
July 16, 23....My pops was the best earthly hunting partner I ever had! So many cherished memories of the highs & lows of days spent afield. I'm 54 now & he passed away 11 years ago this month @ 81 years old of natural causes. Your hunt & relationship with your dad, is a mirror image of me & my dad. What a beautiful bond. Loved seeing & hearing your adventure & the goodness of Jesus blessing you both & gifting you both with a memory like this. You are both so fortunate to be father & son. Give each other a giant hug, from a fellow outdoorsman & believer; from Idaho. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us. Cherish it & each other, as you prepare for a new hunting season this Fall. Sincerely, Dave. Take a look at my comment I left on the video of your friends elk hunt in Idaho a couple years ago.
I am truly blessed to have the father that I do, in the past few years I’ve come to realize how short our time together really could be, so I’m doing my best to make memories with him out in creation while we are both still healthy and fit for it. I hope to drive back down to Arizona with him this December for another coues deer hunt down there!
Thank you for the support and kind words, they really mean a lot to me.
God Bless,
Micah
Thanks for being so honest about the hunt. It makes the video so much more relatable.
What an amazing experience, you got to share, with your dad. With age, comes perspective, and it’s clear, you’ve got it. When I was a kid, it would’ve been all about that beautiful beast of an animal. As I got older though, I realized that’s just a bonus, and the real prize, is the time logged, and memories made, with your old man. I can’t remember if you mentioned your age, but I’ll be 42 this year, and my pops will be 73. We’re a few hours away from each other, and sadly, don’t get to spend enough time together. Every year, seems to go by quicker and quicker, and sadly, the day will come, when those opportunities, are no longer there. What a true blessing, that you and your dad, shared the trip of a lifetime. It’s quite obvious, how appreciative you are, for your dad, and that time spent together, which is awesome to see. I’m sure he was so happy for you, and so proud. 🙏
Congrats on a great bull and thanks for sharing. Memories with your dad are priceless
Awesome hunt! I'm 50 and my dad is still with us but wouldn't be able to get around like yours did out there. We are blessed beyond belief to share these kinds of hunts with our fathers here on earth. Keep up the content and sharing the love of Christ through bowhunting! God bless!
I mean what do you add to that which has not already been said? The positive attitude you had young man made this happen! You and your Dad bonded even more during this hunt no doubt! What a tremendous Bull you took…Elk of a lifetime with a BOW…just incredible! Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you for the kind words Greg!
Well done, to share with your dad. Love how you expressed how fullfilling it was to just see that bull the first time even though you didnt shoot, that to me shows the respect and love of hunting you have. Then be able to call him back and get a shot, well deserved. I hope some day to share similar experiences with my son and grandsons.
Great story telling. As a 61yr old hunter myself , your dad rocked the whole time.
Congratulations, that was an epic hunt. Just when you think nothing's going right, there are no elk around, God puts one right in front of you. Thanks for sharing it with us. You are so blessed to be able to hunt with your Dad.
That’s absolutely right! Thank you!
This video really captures all of bow hunting ups and downs. I pray you and your dad get many more years together. Blessings.
Congratulations Micah. Awesome to be able to share with your dad
Great hunt with your Dad! I've been on quite a few archery elk hunts in CO and ID. A few yrs ago when I was 65i took my oldest son to ID for an archery elk hunt. We weren't successful, but I know how hard it is. Hunting with my son was a spiritual experience! Congratulations!
Thank you for sharing this priceless experience you had with your dad. It brought back so many memories of backcountry archery elk hunts I spent with my own dad when he was in his 60’s. He’s been gone now for several years, but I still miss him every day. You are incredibly fortunate to have the dad you do, and this memory you can cherish for the rest of your life.
Amen! What a beautiful video of you and your dad. I appreciate the sharing of this amazing hunt!! Congratulations man, he is Magnificent!!
Thank you! Truly blessed
Great bull guy's, great story of a great hunt,, congrat's.
Thanks for a great hunt. Glad to see someone love the hunt so much. Love the redworks bow also.
Kudos, you guys earned that trophy elk. Cheers from B.C. Canada.
Congratulations on a great ball. I’ve shot mini a bowl, but never with a bow. God is good. You were blessed on this given day and the most awesome part wish you and your father did it together.
What a story, what a bull, one of the best videos on U=Tube, am so thankful you give God the credit, and he is glorified by this testimony, thanks for sharing...........
Great story to share Micah. Congrats......
Kudos to you brother! Man your dad is freaking Rambo! What an amazing experience y'all had. One of the best hunts I've ever watched on TH-cam personally. Congratulations!🏹
Thank you!!
I love the father and son theme...mine passed at the age of 36 so seeing you guys together was a blast..you have gained a new follower cheers to this hunt wow..
I’m sorry for your loss. Time is finite and every hunt spent with friends or family shall be cherished!
Wow! What a great job. I really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing your experience.
What would life be without dad's who love the Lord and have shown us how to be men. Thanks for sharing the hunt.
So proud of you guys you and your Dad are Amazing thank you so much for sharing this Hunt this Video was incredible you and your Dad are tough what memories to have hunting with your Dad that Bull Elk is a Monster God Bless you and your family 🙌🏽
Congrats on a tank!!! Thanks for sharing your hunt 👊🏻
Your dad is a Beast 👍
Love it!! Makes me miss my hunting partner! My "Dad"!! Lost him in the elk blind on day 1 of our elk hunt 2009. Great bull congrats!
Great video and bull! Awesome you got it done with your dad too👍🏼
What a great video and father son hunt and congratulations on a beautiful first elk and the memories you have made with your father 🙂 loved the video and thank you for sharing this adventure with us all 💞 God Bless you all
Great job making it happen!
Congrats on a terrific bull and an awesome adventure with your dad! Truely a priceless time!
What a great share, very good story of the journey to arrow an elk. Backcountry hunting is tough physically but also mentally and even emotionally. Your brought your quest to completion. There will be more stories of hunts to come , share with your Dad as long as possible. Love the respect for the animal also , the fist bumping of other channels gets old. Your coues video I see your Dad shoots a Bob Lee bow, My first bow was a Red Wing Hunter by Wing Archery in Texas, arrowed a few whitetais with it in the 70s . Bob was their bowyer for many years . Congratulations on a great bull and a great journey.
Thank you! Yes he was using a Bob Lee down in Arizona and hunts with multiple other brands as well, he's been hunting with a recurve for 40+ years and wouldn't have it any other way!
Congratulations on a successful hunt. Hold tight to the memories made hunting with your father because that's the best part!!!
Thank you! That’s absolutely right!
This hunt offered everything you could ask for! Great job on the commentary and editing - it felt like we were there with you. Loved this story ! Congrats.
Thank you!
A really nice video on your elk hunting trip and having your Dad there is even a greater experience, Thank you for sharing.
A good grind for great Bull. awesome!!! So glad to see your dad could make that hunt!!
Great Video! God works in unusual (to us) ways! I love the excitement on your faces! I can feel the emotion! Such an awesome opportunity, hunting with your dad and spending quality time together! I am just now starting to take my children, and I LOVE sharing those experiences! Keep up the good work and all glory be to God!
Thank you!
One heck of a first bull !! Congratulations!
Congratulations to you and specially to your dad I’m pretty sure that he is very proud of you
That is memories for life and I know that feeling very well
👏👏👏
Great story telling. Good stuff man!
A dream come true!
From WI here and this past fall 2022 was my 5th diy public land archery elk hunt and I too finally achieved my bucket list and harvested a 4x5 bull….congrats to you and being able to share it with your father!
Congrats to you as well!
Excellent job Micah. God is good. Congrats man!
Love it how you give Honor to the Lord. It’s by his grace and blessings. Keep it up, congratulations on that magnificent Bull. Very happy for you that you where able to have you’re dad with on the hunt. It just makes it that much more epic. Story telling just gives the video so much more meaning. Living in the African bush and hunting here, my biggest dream is to come over there for Elk hunt. 🏹 Well done 👊🏻
Thank you very much! Living over here in the US, it’s my dream to go hunt the African bush someday!
If you and Josh would like to hunt here, just let me know. We can make it happen 🏹
Great work!!! Wyoming...didn't get a tag this year, but did draw AZ!!! September can't get here soon enough!!!
That’s awesome! What a great state to hunt! Goodluck!!
killer story telling man! Congrats on a great hunt, and an awesome bull!
Thank you!!
Blessed! Congrats Micah🤙🏽
Thanks for sharing this nice adventure bro , congratulations on your beautiful bull , (daddy and son ) make a awesome team
That side bugle from Donny is awesome. I agree Cory angry spike are awesome callers both of them. It’s so cool how they can just hammer those Roosevelts the whole time. Here in Utah general season I usually only get one per year that is fired up enough to challenge like that and they get to all the time it’s cool to listen to
Well done video. Excellent experience. You are wise to spend time like this with those you love - both of you are richer for the experience. Indeed, God is good and trips like this show you so much of that awe inspiring creation. The provision, guidance and safety you found here are also evidence of this. Thank you for the effort and work you take to put together your videos. I enjoy them greatly and look forward to what you share in the future.
Congratulations on one heck of a first elk! And amazing that you could share it with your dad. That griz encounter must have been really intense and had your senses tingling for a while
Awesome hunt and great video work!
Greta video! What an awesome experience and adventure. Great editing and story telling!
Your Pop is tough as nails!! Great adventure men!!! 👍😜 Nothing like setting down the last load on the tailgate!!
The true feeling of fulfillment and relief all at the same time haha
Great hunt! Your dad is just like mine, @ 58 tough men!
Such helpful hunter that lead you to that area! There is still great hunters out there
Amazing video young man.
It was so different than the normal hunting video Thanks and good job
Thanks Dale!
Went straight to this from the Solo Colorado video. You guys had a heck of a season. Congrats!
We sure were blessed! Thank you!!
Awesome film, man! Super special doing that hunt with your dad too. Congrats!
Thanks Jason!
Fantastic hunt! That’s the way to hang in there. I’m sure it was frustrating with little sign , but look at the results of your persistence. I’m glad your dad was there with you and helped you with the hunt. You may never have that opportunity again, but you never know. Congratulations to you and your dad and keep making those great videos. My hats off to you.
Thanks David!
Great video, man! Getting hyped for September!
Great 3rds on the stud of a bull!
Congrats!!
Man you’re awesome! Hopefully one day I can go on a hunt. Any hunt I’m a newbie so I’ll be happy with just a deer hunt. Maybe one day I’ll do one of those hunts I doubt it I’m 60 now so I doubt it. This was just awesome happy that you could’ve done this with your dad cherish it. The old newbie to archery lol. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏽
Awesome video and congrats on the trophy bull!
Thanks John!
The bear do add a little to the pucker factor. Congratulations!
Haha they do! Thanks Bill!
Great hunt, great video, great bull elk. To God be the glory. Also, I like your hoodie with the cross on the front.
Thanks Doug! It was a birthday gift from my sister!
This was a great video!
Yes! That’s awesome!
Great video!! Great bull! Congrats!
Beautiful bull
Amazing adventure! Great video even better editing!
Thanks Mark!
wow! congrats!!! loved the video thanks for sharing!! well deserved. you touched thru the hardest parts of hunting solo. I'm excited to go watch all your other videos now. & the teamwork in having a buddy drive back 10hrs is a solid relationship.
congrats again!!!!!
#isitseptemberyet
Very cool video!
I've been waiting for these hunts!
More coming soon!
Love your videos.
Great video…..❤
I think that little gun your pops was carrying, Might have only just pissed him off Lol. Super glad for you guys he did not charge. That's frightening.
We were both carrying 10mm pistols, and yes I agree!
Good job brothers. Awsome hunt awsome video n all glory to God hard work paid off. God bless hope u get another one this yr im headed to colorado September 🤠🙏say some prayers my fitfth hunt by Gods grace ill get my first one elk down🎉🍖🙏🙏🙏
Goodluck out there this year! Elk hunting is incredibly tough but so fun and rewarding!!
It’s great you two could go do this hunt. Every out of state mule deer or elk in my life has been with my son. The majority of the hunts here on the farm we were both out in our selected stands. I hope fate will let you two have more and more hunts together WITHOUT THE BEAR! Cool video. I’m sure the bear had something to do with low elk numbers. They know when a killer is in the neighborhood. 👍👍 and congratulations on a very nice bull. I’m really glad for you getting it done.
I think you may be right, the elk seemed to disappear once we saw that bear! Such a cool encounter though! Dad and I recently got back from an Arizona Coues deer trip! That video will be done shortly as well! Thanks for the support Tim!
will hunt with a resistance release again .I train with one but scared to hunt with one . Awesome hunt , your dad did a great job calling for u .
Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking. Yes he did!
Congratulations on a great hunt. I am a native Colorado hunter blessed to grow up here. You are a fine young man with a wonderful father to guide you and hunt with you. I also was fortunate to be raised by a dad like yours, that enjoyed taking me and my brothers elk hunting every year he has passed now but I will always have the memories. I think and noticed one thing that helped you harvest this elk was the sun was directly in his eyes and he could not make you and your dad out. Think that is why he came back not knowing what you were. Just curious if you happened to score him, I was guessing 340" to 350". Thank you for sharing this really enjoyed.
Thank you! That’s a great point, we were tucked back into the shadows and he was in the sunlight! My dad was also calling back in the timber behind me so the bull couldn’t tell what was making the call exactly. He scored 332 6/8”
Great video! Convinced me to never get a back tension release though
Haha a tension release has become my favorite type to shoot and hunt with… just have to manage my shakes and keep my thumb on the safety haha
Your dad is a bad ass
Great job and great video. I want to know what your dad is doing to stay in shape like that!! Super impressive.
As a farmer, he typically walks 3-5 miles a day irrigating and doing other odd jobs, and also hikes with 45lbs in the backpack prior to season. Along with that he will occasionally run and do other exercises as well, mostly just being active on a daily basis on the farm keeps him in shape. Hiking through soybean fields cutting weeds in mid summer is just as strenuous as hiking steep terrain!
What an awesome bull and hunt. I hunt a lot in grizzly country and some thoughts about what we do. We always plan to hang quarters as high up as possible on a cross log between two trees. In the rib cage we stick a 6" stick with a ribbon tied to it so when approaching if the stick is knocked down we know something got to it. Usually the bears will hit the carcass first so if the quarters are a couple hundred yards away in a tree they usually are still good to go. Game bags help keep things clean from blow flies. No guarantees though in bear country. Moth balls are good for scent deterrent.
Great tips! I’m planning another hunt in griz country soon so I’ll be sure to remember that! Thanks for the help!
@@BowOnlyOutdoors We build the cross log on a tree frame and stand it up, no ladder needed. Tie off the ropes first to pull the quarters up. Get it up about 15'. Always carry a sven saw and mule tape.
Do you have any photos you could send? That’s gotta be the best way to keep bears from getting the quarters that I’ve heard!
@@BowOnlyOutdoors Usually there are some small 6" dead trees around to make the goal post. When we stand it up we lash it to the two trees with mule tape about chest high. Then pull the quarters up with the rope you put on, Good paracord will due. It is kind of self explanatory once you think it through. Grizzlies don't climb but black bears do. Usually they won't go out on the cross log but will try to reach the meat from the tree.
Makes sense!
Great job and great hunt! Just get rid of that dang resistance release! That could’ve and should’ve cost you a bull! Index’s just get it done for hunting. Enjoy keeping up with you all.
Thank you! Hunting with a resistance has become my favorite! Although I was shaking like crazy, the shot on this bull was by far the best feeling and most confident shot I’ve ever taken on an animal. In the past I’ve punched an index finger release so bad that I’ve completely missed animals. That’s the main benefit to shoot a resistance under pressure for me, no way to punch it in my head, so every shot with it is executed cleanly even when shaking.
@@BowOnlyOutdoors idk man, it may have felt good but that was a cluster, you don’t normally get that many chances. That was from the good Lord. You guys are good hunters no question about it but toss the resistance and work on shot control with an index. You can work through it, it’s just target panic.
Great hunt! Maybe I missed it, how far was the shot? What a great memory with your dad!
60 yards
Great video man! Congratulations, giant bull! Can you do a pack dump video? I wanna plan my first elk hunting just like this!
I’m hoping to!
Congrats. Been trying to get wyoming as well. Hoping this is the year for it. Just curious about how far north into the state do you start running into grizzly. Not sure I wanna deal with those big bastards lol
You can find a grizzly distribution map on the Wyoming Game and Fish website. Once you figure out the units where grizz reside, you can plan your hunt by applying for units outside of this area! Grizzlies definitely add danger to the hunt, but can also add some excitement too haha
Did yall any grizzly incounters while hunting
Congrats, did you get a score on the bull?
332 6/8”
What mount do you use to attach the go pro? Do you prefer it high on the bow?
I used a bicycle handle mount, it works well and gets good footage up high, also doesn’t seem to alter the arrow impact for me
What should you do if you encounter and grizzly with just a bow/bear mace and with out a hand gun?
If the encounter is dangerous/charging bear utilize the bear spray in the way it’s intended. Most folks take either bear spray or a pistol, not both, but we had both just in case. I know of many hunters that are completely comfortable hunting in grizz country with just the mace for protection
It’s not mace, it’s bear pepper spray? Huge difference!! I worked several years in remote Alaska in grizzly country. Some areas so thick I couldn’t see my coworker 10 feet away. I never carried a pistol for bear protection, it’s 90% useless against a charging grizzly. I’ll take pepper spray over a pistol all day long.
Elk bark also as a show yourself call.
You need to realize that the most important 6 inches in archery hunting is between your ears. I realize how exciting it is, trust me! I shot my first bull, a big 7x7 with my recurve at six yards 25 years ago. I was able to see the bull coming from over 200 yards away. When I first saw him and how big he was I started shaking. He went out of sight at about 100 yards away. I closed my eyes, said a quick prayer and said to myself “XXXXXXX” (my last name) you’re going to remember this the rest of your life, good or bad, so get it together and make it a good memory “ I opened my eyes and I was DEAD CALM… The bull came in to 10 yards and stopped and was staring right through me. There was nothing between us. He stood there for over 5 minutes! I kept my eyes glued to his hind quarter cuz at that distance (or any distance in my opinion) if you make eye contact it’s over … anyway my buddy behind me and off to my left started raking a tree (he could see me and the elk the whole time) and the bull turned and walked by me at 6 yards and I drew back and released in one motion with my recurve and blew my arrow right through him and watched him drop 60 yards later.
Sorry I rambled on, my my point is to keep your head clear and calm. You have your entire life after the shot to relive it over and over and get excited.
Before any archery season starts I play the shot scenario over and over in my head before the hunt starts. Olympic athletes and all kinds of athletes do that now, because once you see it happening in your mind it’s easier to do in real life. Look at the 4 minute mile. It was years and years before it happened because no one thought it was possible. Once it was done many ppl broke the 4 minute mile because they knew it could be done!!!
I realize hunting is exciting , but keep calm until after the shot!!
Congrats on a nice bull 👍
Was this a general tag or a limited entry tag?
Limited entry
Great bull! I can’t believe he lived that long with how dumb he was. 🤣.
Elk in the rut have a mind of their own haha
@@BowOnlyOutdoors that’s a fact!!
The sun was in his eyes he could not tell what they were. This is something you learn with more experience use everything to your advantage.
Great point, we were tucked back into the shadows and the bull was in the sunlight!
Nice work! I might rethink that release lol jk
Why did u edit out all the shots u took?
There are followup shots in the video, they are just cut very short and fast as my camera was having issues and would shut off when it wasn't supposed to