Hunting & Fishing Lucked out by not getting my first choice elk draw

[kraigWY]

WY Elk Area 1 (Black Hills) is prime. Lots of elk but the weather is better then, lets say the Big Horns, during elk season. Normally.

I got a nice bull last year but didn't get drawn this year. Had to settle for a left over cow tag in the big horns.

Turns out we had a freak storm in Eastern Wyoming. Last Friday my wife was up near Area 1 and says there is still 4 foot of snow, no way I could get to where I hunted last year. I'm sure the elk left, heading for the low lands on private land in other areas.

Anyway I headed for the Big Horns. Not too bad weather wise, perfect elk hunting weather in my mind.

So at the start of elk hunting in Area 1, (Oct 15) I'll setting by the fire. Wouldn't be able to hunt there anyway.

But I did get my a nice young cow, gonna be good eating.

 

[flounderv2]

Congrats. I really want to go elk hunting. Im trying to plan a trip next year with a few buddies to head to CO on public land.

 

[Brian]

But I did get my a nice young cow, gonna be good eating.
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Sweet!!
Younger the better
I'd take a calf over a cow any day..

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Funny how it works out sometimes! Good for you, that's perfect table fare.................congrats!