Originally Posted by dogcatcher223
Any elk not in a hayfield is "weary." That is foreign to some people. That is what makes hunting them so hard.


I shot mine at 15 yards this year. I was standing on a trail in timber and it walked right by me. Last year's bull was at 30 yards, walked right in on him. Year before, 60 yards, walked right in on her.

I suppose that means I'm a much better hunter than John Burns. At least to some people.

I also suppose it gives me that "right" to scoff at others who don't get as close as I do, question whether they're really hunters and such. Because in my book, getting within 50-60 yards is a whole different ballgame than say, 250 yards. Getting within 250 is child's play. But you never hear people question a 250 yard shot, because most can pull it off.

And so on and so forth.


A wise man is frequently humbled.