A big one!!

[GooseHunter Jr]

I was lucky enough to harvest this cow on opening day of first season. She was moving thru a large meadow wish some small aspen stands. They when into a small drainage and that allowed me to move up a little closer and also find a good spot to shot from. They popped from the drained around 150 yards. I always shoot the lead cow always seem to be the biggest and she did not let me down. Hit her with a round and I could tell she was hit good and she hunched up. She then proceeded to turn and go back up the meadow and she stopped, so I let the .338 Win Mag hit her again and she never took another shot!! Love the 225 grain Accubonds!!

I have to give a huge thanks to my DAD!! I packed out a front quarter on the way to get him. He was not hunting as he did not draw a tag and came along to just hang out and be there just incase I needed some help packing out. And I did!! She was 2.3 miles from the nearest road and the walk was straight uphill all the way!! Back is still sore!! It took us until 6pm on Sunday to get her all back to camp!!

THANKS AGAIN DAD!!!!!!!

Only draw back to the trip was we both had deer tags for 2nd season, but the road we take to get to the lower area is a horrible to road drive even dry and it had been snowing and raining on and off for the 6 days we were there. Talked with Sombrero Ranch guys and they were even having touble getting horses in for 2nd season. So we decided not to risk the road and not be too greedy and headed home a few days early!!

One more time.......THANKS DAD!!!!

Camp

Veiw from camp!!

Releif that work is done!!

Until next year!!! :cheers:

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Very nice Goose. That's a great elk combination. Sounds like you got your exercise!

 

[Thebear_78]

do you always leave the hide on your quarters? I"m just wondering because we never leave the hide on out moose, no matter how cold it is.

 

[DrMike]

Congratulations. She will provide some fine table fare this coming year.

 

[hardpan]

congrats to you and to your Dad! What a set of memories.
Hardpan

 

[sask boy]

It is great that you were able to take that cow. I would rather eat a cow than the bull.
It was good to hear that you dad was with and you were able to do this together. These memories can not be taken away.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[JD338]

goose,

Congratulations on your cow. You will eat good this winter for sure.
Nice to have your Dad for a hunting partner, memories you both will share forever.
Good to hear that the 225 gr AB is working well for you.

JD338

 

[GooseHunter Jr]

do you always leave the hide on your quarters? I"m just wondering because we never leave the hide on out moose, no matter how cold it is.

I leave the hide on until I get them back to camp....I leave it on during the back out process to help keep them clean.

 

[longwinters]

Congrats on your successful hunt. And the pics were great also. I am sure your dad enjoyed being up there with you. I know I always enjoy being out with my sons.

Long

 

[FOTIS]

Excellent job! Good on you!

 

[str8meat]

very well done, i am hoping for the same result in 3 weeks in my state.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

congratulations!

 

[jmad_81]

Congrats! I have a hard time thinking of a better elk gun than a 338 WM.

 

[SJB358]

Great cow Goose. Looks like it was a great hunt. You had a great looking camp and your 338 looks awesome laying up on that cow. Scotty