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My long awaited Manitoba Bull Elk

Started by Manitoba Stickflinger, September 21, 2015, 01:05:00 PM

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Michael Arnette

#40
September 21, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
What a Beauty! Congratulations and thanks for the great story!

Manitoba Stickflinger

#41
September 21, 2015, 05:45:00 PM
Thanks guys! For those that want to know...I used my Tall Tines r/c, 58" and #58. FMJ 400 with 75 gr inserts and a 200 gr. Eclipse werewolf head.

The arrow made it to the chest cavity but hit the carotid artery on the way in. The slight elevation difference from me to the elk made me need to hit higher than I would have liked for a frontal making the arrow need to travel through more of the neck than desired for a chest shot.

Would I take the shot again....."No" from a slightly elevated position and not from "snap shooting" like I did. "Yes" if I was on a level plane and already cranked to full draw. Needs to be under 10 yards as well and only on really big critters..

Burnsie

#42
September 21, 2015, 05:53:00 PM
Holy Cow!....I mean Bull
"You can't get into a bar fight if you don't go to the bar" (Grandma was pretty wise)

Paul Cousineau

#44
September 21, 2015, 06:07:00 PM
Awesome bull congrats!
The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feast on the riches of the hunt. -Proverbs 12:27

Kevin Dill

#45
September 21, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
Well done Ryan! That's as fine a bull elk as a guy could ever hope for. Loved the story behind it, but missed the occasional 'eh?' or 'yah'...     ;)  

Absolute congratulations!

Manitoba Stickflinger

#46
September 21, 2015, 06:22:00 PM
And thanks for the prayers for my Sister in law. Her name is Kate and is an amazing person. Youngest prof ever at Duke and the only female in Religion and theology. 35 years old now and has a 2 year old son and supportive husband. Very appreciated guys!!!

glass76

#47
September 21, 2015, 06:29:00 PM
Great story and a great Manitoba bull!

KyStickbow

#48
September 21, 2015, 07:04:00 PM
Beautiful bull! Congrats brother!
Aim small...Miss small!!

meathead

#49
September 21, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
Beautiful.

Bigriver

#50
September 21, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
Awesome bull and story!!
TGMM Family of the Bow

JJB

#51
September 21, 2015, 07:10:00 PM
Awesome bull, love those dark antlers!
-Jay

sou-pawbowhunter

#52
September 21, 2015, 07:13:00 PM
I just said a prayer for Kate and her family. Awesome bull.
Molon labe

philos

#53
September 21, 2015, 07:18:00 PM
Here's to hope your sister in law gets back to good health.

That is one beautiful bull-congratulations!!

awbowman

#54
September 21, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Prayers sent
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

stujay

#55
September 21, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
Congrats on a beautiful bull. Praying for your sister in law.

Hummer3T

#56
September 21, 2015, 07:37:00 PM
Congrats, very nice. The Manitoba sub-species of Elk are in deed special. great story.
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

Dirtybird

#57
September 21, 2015, 07:58:00 PM
Wow!!!!  Congrats Ryan and I hope your sister in law keeps her head up and keeps fighting.

superkodiak

#58
September 21, 2015, 07:59:00 PM
The real success was taking care of your family.   Proud of you, brother.  Grateful for the blessing of a great bull.

mangonboat

#59
September 21, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
A bull of a lifetime and a story to match. Congrats!
mangonboat

I've adopted too many bows that needed a good home.
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