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young herd bulls

Postby JimKirk » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 1]

found a new meadow that had a herd pass thru several times in the last week. two young bulls are hanging out with the cows I suspect until a mature guy gives them the boot. got some great pictures.
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby JimKirk » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 2]

a few more or the herd mulling around and being vocal and the bull trying to get some rest.
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby JimKirk » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 3]

a sentinal cow
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby Elkaddict » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 4]

Pretty place!
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby Bullnuts » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 5]

Awesome photos. Love the one of that cow next to the camera!
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Postby >>>---WW----> » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 6]

Pretty unique eye guards on that one youngster.
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby ElkNut1 » 08 11, 2013 •  [Post 7]

Yes, very good shots of elk being elk!

This guy had 9 cows around mid Sept. a couple years back. You just never know, some areas are depleted of enough decent 6 points to go around for the amount of cows per area! (grin)

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Re: young herd bulls

Postby Fryman » 08 23, 2013 •  [Post 8]

Those are great pictures. I love the one of the cow beating up the spike. Reminds me of high school dating!
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby snake » 08 23, 2013 •  [Post 9]

That's the kind of bulls that I'm looking for! Anything legal, they are plenty big enough for me!
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Postby BRazz » 08 23, 2013 •  [Post 10]

snake wrote:That's the kind of bulls that I'm looking for! Anything legal, they are plenty big enough for me!

I agree - a legal bull is a great bull. I'd shoot any of them (or the cows for that matter)...

Awesome pics!
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Postby twinkieman » 08 23, 2013 •  [Post 11]

Awesome pics, especially the one of the bull with his head all the way on the ground.
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Postby CrazyElkHunter » 08 24, 2013 •  [Post 12]

Nice pics. I also like the forked brow tines. If he lives a few more seasons, he will definitely have some character. Chin on the ground to take a nice summer nap is cool too. Looks like a good spot for the opener. ;)
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Re: young herd bulls

Postby Indian Summer » 08 24, 2013 •  [Post 13]

I know places where those could be herd bulls. Hunted the Selway a few years ago. 30+ miles in and it was not uncommon to see a medium 5 point ruling the roost. We passed on them.... eventually with regrets. lol Nice pics.
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