Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: RyanR on December 12, 2013, 09:37:12 pm
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I was lucky enough to draw one of Michigans 200 Elk tags. My tag allowed me to shoot a cow only. I hunted the Pigeon River State forest which is a large tract of land about the size of a county with only dirt roads running through it. They do not allow ATV's or horses. The place is beautiful. I took my hunting buddy and my dad along for the fun. I knew I would probably get my elk because I think the success rate is around 85% and I took the whole season off work. The season opened this past saturday and I really wanted to get an elk in the first two days. My buddy had to go back to work on Monday and I really wanted him there to share the experience. As luck would have it I got my elk early the first afternoon. What a good time. Every time I look at pictures from the hunt or think about it I just smile. In fact for the first few hours after I shot my elk I dont think you could have pryed the smile off my face. My dad said this was the best hunt he has every been on and I have to agree. I was just glad I could share it with both of them. Thats what makes the hunt, sharing the experiences with family and friends.
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good job, nothin like your first elk!
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congrats a lot of good meat and material there ;)
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That's awesome Ryan!! I've been applying for a michigan elk tag forever. Sounds like it ended well. Congrats, and thanks for sharing. Where abouts in Michigan you live?
Tattoo Dave
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Awesome job Ryan! I've heard it's the tag of once in 2 lifetimes. I've been putting in for the last 5 or so years and hope to someday be one of the chosen few. Congrats on getting drawn and on the successful hunt.
-Dan
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Congratulations! That sounds like a great time and I'm glad you got to share it with your dad and friend. What caliber did you use? Is that a Remington 700?
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SWEET - good job Ryan ! Bob
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Very cool,lots of meat righ there. :)
Pappy
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Yummy! Good job Ryan. And dad was with you, that's the best part.
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Congrats Ryan...good times right there :)
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tatoo dave-I live near Muskegon
Adam-yes a 700 BDL in 30-06. A friend of mine sold it to me and it has been my lucky gun. Four days in the woods and 2 bucks and a elk.
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Awesome job Ryan, yup i've been putting in for years too....nothing like taking an elk in your home state!
Congrats on the memories! -Drew
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Congrats, elk meat is great!
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SWEET ACTION Ryan!! Great Job! I don't get to hunt w/ my Dad enough. He killed one deer and he was done. He is/was mostly a duck hunter. Again, GREAT Work!! dpg
Make sure you keep them teeth!!
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Good for you and your dad Ryan!!!
That's an excellent picture.
Kevin
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Congrats on the 1st elk, don't forget the Ivory teeth. Ed
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Congratulations Ryan, what a special hunt. It's great to see you got to spend it with your Pop and I always like to see that there are elk left in the "eastern woodlands". Wish there were more!
Congratulations, again.
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Congrats.