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02-17-2017, 07:23 AM
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2016 Foothills Elk Hunt Video.
Brand new episode of a elk hunt, where Steve harvests his first elk! This was during our 8 day elk hunting trip into the foothills in late October. . A very good and long time friend, Aaron Symonds met up with us on day 6 to get the job done. This is a episode you don't want to miss if you like seeing 200-300 head of elk. There was some awesome encounters that will leave you wanting more! Congrats on your first elk Steve!
**Watch in HD for best viewing pleasure!**
https://youtu.be/BWnPY6Ka3oE
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02-17-2017, 08:17 AM
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cool video , impressive herd . nice job
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02-17-2017, 08:29 AM
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Nice!
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02-17-2017, 09:27 AM
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02-17-2017, 10:40 AM
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Great video! Loved watching every minute of it. The scenery shots were great and really put the beauty of the land on display. That is one nice heard you guys stumbled on to. Love seeing safe shots taken and putting the animal down fast.
Curious to know the rifle setup used to take the cow.
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02-17-2017, 12:18 PM
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Thanks for the comments! Steve used Aaron's gun. .300 Weatherby mark V accumark. Topped with Razor HD 5-20x by 50 mm tactical scope.
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02-17-2017, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by James_B
Thanks for the comments! Steve used Aaron's gun. .300 Weatherby mark V accumark. Topped with Razor HD 5-20x by 50 mm tactical scope.
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Nice work guys! Seemed they they were hung up for quite a while at around 4-500 yards. Patience paid off as you literally ran outta stalking real estate. How far did that shot end up being?
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02-17-2017, 04:22 PM
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Good work guys, beautiful country.
I think they said the shot was 350.
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02-18-2017, 05:03 AM
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Good eats and awesome video congrats
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02-18-2017, 07:56 AM
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that was not a good shot watch close .
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02-18-2017, 09:27 AM
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Thanks for the compliments. Yes shot was 350 yards and was farther back, not sure what happened, but the animal was dispatched very quickly after. Happens to all of us and it's up to us hunters as our responsibility to put the animal down quickly and humanely, which we did. Steve sure loves his elk meat though!
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02-18-2017, 09:50 AM
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Congrats, Way easier hunting them on the prairies and wouldn't have to burn up so many days doing it.
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02-18-2017, 02:46 PM
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Nice video, thanks for posting.
I respect the fact you were out climbing hills and putting in the effort you did chasing elk. That's how I like to do it as well......not the easiest but if your the type that enjoys the chase just as much as the harvest the experience is second to none.
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02-18-2017, 05:19 PM
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Yup I love exploring and chasing. The kill is a fraction of the big picture. There was lots of legal Bulls but just before we got to the point where we setup on them...a hunter came from the other side and shot at them and made the whole herd ball up. That was the coolest thing ever. I was trying to setup on a bull first to dump but after I knew I wasn't going to get the shot off, I told Steve to take a cow and I'll continue to film. I was hoping for 2 elk but only got one. It was truly second to none.! Maybe year 8 I can finally shoot my first bull rather then cows.
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02-18-2017, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by James_B
Yup I love exploring and chasing. The kill is a fraction of the big picture. There was lots of legal Bulls but just before we got to the point where we setup on them...a hunter came from the other side and shot at them and made the whole herd ball up. That was the coolest thing ever. I was trying to setup on a bull first to dump but after I knew I wasn't going to get the shot off, I told Steve to take a cow and I'll continue to film. I was hoping for 2 elk but only got one. It was truly second to none.! Maybe year 8 I can finally shoot my first bull rather then cows.
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This just goes to show the stand up guy you are James.
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02-18-2017, 06:17 PM
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Good call
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Originally Posted by James_B
Yup I love exploring and chasing. The kill is a fraction of the big picture. There was lots of legal Bulls but just before we got to the point where we setup on them...a hunter came from the other side and shot at them and made the whole herd ball up. That was the coolest thing ever. I was trying to setup on a bull first to dump but after I knew I wasn't going to get the shot off, I told Steve to take a cow and I'll continue to film. I was hoping for 2 elk but only got one. It was truly second to none.! Maybe year 8 I can finally shoot my first bull rather then cows.
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Big thumbs up on your choice!
You are a classy sportsman.
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02-18-2017, 10:27 PM
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that was not a good shot watch close .
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Who cares. Animal was dead in seconds. Mission accomplished. We've all had less than ideal shots.
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02-19-2017, 05:13 AM
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Who cares. Animal was dead in seconds. Mission accomplished. We've all had less than ideal shots.
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animal still alive when the camera man walked up.just saying i would make sure the next time i shot that far i would hit were it counts i'm sure the shooter will find out what was the reason for both shots to be where they landed .
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02-19-2017, 07:43 AM
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Elk
Nicely done! Looks like an awesome time!
Also, what bino case you rocking there?
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02-19-2017, 09:42 AM
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Nice on the video and the sportsmanship
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02-19-2017, 06:56 PM
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Great video guys. I thought it was well done.
amazing herd too.
the whole time I was trying to figure out where you were. Pretty sue I know the wmu. Beautiful country down there.
keep it up.
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02-19-2017, 09:18 PM
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Kind of looks like the Porcupine Hills.
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02-20-2017, 08:38 AM
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I recognize that place. Was fortunate enough to grow up with ranchers in that area -probably walked those same quads trails years ago. Nice footage!
Good to see a group that size in real (footage) life again - I don't get the chance or haven't been lucky enough to see groups that size recently.
Nice shots Steve and congrats on having the friends you do that will lose the rifle and pick up the camera for your action.
Makes me want to go back there and hunt again. Really cool footage of the Moose and Mule Deer as well.
J.
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02-20-2017, 10:14 AM
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Good job guys,thx for sharing.
Big herd for those parts,WOW!!
Pretty sure I met and spoke with blue Dodge owner last fall. 
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02-20-2017, 07:56 PM
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Kind of looks like the Porcupine Hills.
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Shhhhh
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02-20-2017, 08:03 PM
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It's up in 307...
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02-20-2017, 08:08 PM
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It's up in 307...
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I hunted that zone last year too!!!
Small world.
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02-20-2017, 08:10 PM
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Quote:
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It's up in 307...
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02-20-2017, 11:13 PM
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Sweet!!
I have witnessed herds this size and bigger. Absolutely jaw dropping,cool video
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02-21-2017, 09:38 AM
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It's up in 307...
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You don't say! Looked exactly like 309!!!
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