1st Elk - Meat Pole

[cnelk]

I would like to start a thread designated for the hunters who took their 1st elk
It is a great achievement and should be recognized specifically for joining the 10% Club!

So anyone who took their 1st elk this year, this is for you.
Post your favorite, most memorable pic of your harvest!

Congrats to you 1st Timers!

Lets see them here

[bnsafe]

thx brad, it was a life long dream for me, one that I honestly believed would never happen without getting an outfitter. I got lucky an got it done my first bowseason.
as has been said a million times on here, it wouldn't have happened without the info and encouragement of folks on this site, so I tip my cap to all of you and humbly say thankyou.

[ShowMeElk]

RESERVED

10/20
Edit - Well, I guess a little confidence goes a long way - last hour of last morning of my hunt and I finally got the shot I was looking for 5X5 down!! Whole story and pics to follow!! I am exhausted!!!

[Swamp Buck]

First Elk. I have been researching and studying since 2007. All the reading, watching, dreaming, calling, praying, planning, working out, packing has finally all come to a glorious conclusion this year. I could not be happier with the outcome. I hope this is the start of trend for me. Over the counter tag, public land, DIY, Colorado.

[Huntography]

First Elk. I have been researching and studying since 2007. All the reading, watching, dreaming, calling, praying, planning, working out, packing has finally all come to a glorious conclusion this year. I could not be happier with the outcome. I hope this is the start of trend for me. Over the counter tag, public land, DIY, Colorado.

Amazing first bull Eric! Congrats!

Rudy

[Huntography]

Great thread idea Brad.

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This is my favorite pic as it just shows how in awe I was at what had just happened:

Full story:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3034

Rudy

[cnelk]

Here is bnsafe's 1st elk

[Washington Wapiti]

Thanks for giving us first timers special mention cnelk. What swampbuck said. I've worked my arse off the last 5 or 6 years and was finally rewarded this year. A lot of things had to come together to make it happen, and every year I got just a little bit closer than the year before. I don't feel like it was OWED to me, but I do feel it is deserved and I have no problems saying that. I am both humbled and gracious. I have come to know this particular area like the back of my hand, yet this guy I have never seen. His bedding area was only roughly 80 yards (60-ish as the crow flies) from my treestand. I think it is kinda funny that most (not all) of my closest encounters and eventual success in this area, have all come in the afternoons (between 1:30pm and 3pm) after heavy early morning rainstorms have cleared up and the weather is transitioning. Let me say, the heavy rainstorms are much nicer in a blind than in a treestand! Anyways, here's my pic. I was only able to get 2 different ones. I really hate the flagging in this photo, but I was too frantic and in disbelief to think about removing it before taking it. I'm surprised I remembered I had my tripod and camera . . . I was just THAT gorked out! I only posted the "Cliff Notes" version of my story in the other Meatpole, maybe if I get some time I'll post the whole thing. Or maybe not. It seems a moot point now. Congrats to everyone!

Thanks Brad for editing the surveyors tape out of my photo! Looks much better. Both CNELK and SHOWMEELK did an edit job, and PM'd the photos to me. I thought that was a very cool gesture, as I didn't even ask, and I really appreciate it. SHOWMEELK, I went with Brad's since his was completely seemless . . . no hard feelings!

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[bnsafe]

wonder how many first time elk killers are really on here. im bettin the percentages are way higher than first time killers from other forums, simply because if the quality of guys we have on here.
seems like a bunch of first timers this year, congrats to all. an brad thx for posting that pic for me. I could stare at it til next season.

[Yotkilr]

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Well here is my first elk. Got it in MT with my good friend Mr.Steve, this was our first year chasing elk and we are definitely hooked, from having a spike bull come charging in to 14 yards and having a nice 5X5 at 70 yards screaming back to Steve's calling. Definitely will be a hunt we will never forget and got the whole thing on video.

[pikemaster]

Cousin first time archery hunting and first bull elk Took him 12yrs to get it.

[Calibowhunter]

My first archery elk after 7 years of hunting. I'm still wearing a huge smile. What a rush!

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Great minds think alike Brad!!! I was thinking about making a similar post to congratulate all the first timers but you beat me to it. So here is a big CONGRATULATIONS to all you guys. And wELKome to the 10% club for this season.

And as for Swamp Buck: You out did yourself! You are ruined for life and you'll have a heck of a time ever trying to beat your first one. And bnsafe , I'm proud of you. You have been on the forum all year. Looks like all your dreams finally came true.

[Triplebhunters]

Thanks Brad. Congrats to all as well.

[Coastal bend bows]

My first elk. 4 miles to the trail head made 4 trips. Totally exhausted. But worth the work.

[ElkNut1]

Fantastic stuff guys!! You'll always remember your first elk & your first girl friend! (grin)

ElkNut1

[Trumkin the Dwarf]

Does first bull/first bowkill count?

[under H2O hunter]

This is my son's first elk taken with a bow this season.. He could have taken very large bulls both last year and the year before when he was 12 but just didn't connect. He was super stoked when he found her.
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[Relentlessly Unforgiving]

Congrats to all you first timers! I wish I had an elk to add to the thread. NEXT YEAR!! Great thread and great job!

[Stateline]

Finally got it done! I guess the new bow paid off! Whatever the case, I've reached a new personal high!! Love my Hoyt! Love bow hunting period!!!

[ShowMeElk]

1st season rifle - GMU 54

100yd shot on the last morning of the hunt....full story to follow.

[Elkduds]

Congratulations to each and every hunter that hit the Wapiti Jackpot this fall. Fantastic photos of some seriously euphoric guys. Don't even have to ask how good it feels to get that first one! Nothing like it in this life.

[Pmcgee]

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I took this bull on my first ever elk hunt. OTC Colorado.

[Stateline]

Congrats to all! I don't know why it seems, but in my neck of the woods (ID, WY), it seems like a lot of us got our first elk this season! AWESOME!!! I'm just excited to be a part of the group! Way to go!!! May these be the first of many.

[Triplebhunters]

Yes congrats to all again. My first this year and still walking tall.

[BMF11]

My first elk....hopefully not my last!

[Triplebhunters]

Awesome. Want to read some stories.

[huntalittle]

First Elk six years in the waiting....with a muzzleloader but have hunted rifle and bow also. Next on the list....HORNS!
Story will follow under another thread.

[huntalittle]

Brother-in-laws first elk....with a bow @ 15 yards...on his birthday! I got the joy of helping call him in, it was great!
Also got to help haul him out on our backs about 4.5 miles, it was all worth it!