whitetailtrax Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Took Tanner (oldest son - age 12) out for a walk on opening morning of archery season for elk and had an unforgettable morning. Started out by spotting a young bull across the drainage and then another and another and eventually a 4th bull all hanging together as I'm sure they did all summer. Tried a little calling which fired up two of the bulls who began to fight - was awesome hearing the antlers clash even from clear across the drainage. Anyway, while enjoying the show, we heard branches cracking behind us and as we turned around, Tanner could see a nice bull running through the timber straight at us! He encouraged me to get an arrow knocked as the bull beared down on us. With one opportunity to draw, I brought the PSE to full draw as the bull stepped into the opening.....and wouldn't you know he put on the breaks with his vitals behind some branches. I held as long as I could, with the bull just 20 yards away, but he never moved...until I let off. When he spooked, we noticed a second bull had come in with him. Six bulls in the first hour of season - couldn't have asked for more. Tanner later told me he thought the bull was going to run us over, but he held his composure nicely and learned what bow hunting is all about! I told him the best thing is, we get to do it all over again next weekend...can't wait!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MD_ Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! Sounds like an awesome day. Hope you can pull him in again and score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! Sounds like they are getting fired up in MT. I did a little scouting this past weekend---our rut is still a little ways away. Sounds like you are starting off your son on the right foot. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! What a great time that you and your son had! Priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! Go Team Two! I am waiting for the year that I have time to archery hunt again. Beanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! Sounds like a great way to kick things off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pabowhunt Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! That's what it's all about, up close and personel!! I'm not making it out for archery this year but I'll get back out there for it next year for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Re: Terrific Opening Day! [ QUOTE ] What a great time that you and your son had! Priceless! [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly. Sounds like an awesome time in the woods and to share it with your son. There is nothing better IMO. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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