Ward's Outfitters Elk Camp.
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From: Ward's Outfitters
09-Sep-16
It's that time of year again. The quest for stud bull begins in the morning. Here it's 1110 pm and myself and guides just finished getting g all gear and the game plan together for the 3am wake up call. We have 5 clients ready to fill the tag it's taken years to draw. Scouting has shown the bulls are pretty quiet and shutting down early. But with that said we have plenty of 350 and better bulls located, so far the best being in the mid 380's. Stay tuned and I'll fill you in on the hunts progress.
From: WoodMoose
09-Sep-16
Good luck Sir!!
From: kota-man
09-Sep-16
Awesome Steven...Can't wait to draw that tag. (I'm close)
From: Scar Finga
09-Sep-16
Good Luck Stephen and be safe up there!
Tie that 380 bull to a tree in 22N for me:)
Scar.
From: Ward's Outfitters
09-Sep-16
Client 1 The mornings hunt began with all of us heading to different locations. Myself and client began checking bulls 20 minutes after gray light. After 4 miles of following we finally got a look at three of the bulls best being 300 ish. With 3 other bulls still crushing through the timber. We never even came close to getting a glimpse of what we were hoping woukd be giants. Round trip was 8 Miles. Client 2 had basically the same results one getting as close as 80 yards but not being able to get a look at what they were pursuing. Client 3 got into the middle of 70 or more elk 360 bull being the best, just could never catch a break. Client 4,5 no report yet
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
09-Sep-16
Good luck buddy...
From: JW
09-Sep-16
Best of luck !
From: Ward's Outfitters
09-Sep-16
Our blind tonight. Hammered with wallows.
From: W8N4RUT
10-Sep-16
Keep em coming Steve! Had such a great time last year!
You guys are then best. Good luck this year!
Scott
From: Ward's Outfitters
12-Sep-16
A stud bull got ground checked yesterday. Congratulations to Brian he mad a great 45 yard shot.
From: azarchery
12-Sep-16
Wow!! Great bull
From: Charlie Rehor
12-Sep-16
That's a beauty congrats Steven and hunter!
From: cmbbulldog
12-Sep-16
Wow!
From: Heat
12-Sep-16
Really love the top end on that bulls left side! That is awesome!
From: Hawkeye
12-Sep-16
Wow! Congrats!!
From: SteveB
12-Sep-16
Wow is an understatement!!!!
From: Ward's Outfitters
13-Sep-16
Green gross s ore 396.4, starting the day today targeting a bull we call whales.
From: Redman
13-Sep-16
Congrats on a great bull! Wish I were there, hoping to draw in 2018.
From: OFFHNTN
13-Sep-16
Holy..........awesome bull! Congrats to you and the hunter!
From: moch
13-Sep-16
great Bull, hoping my wife can find one of them on the 23rd.
From: Sage Buffalo
13-Sep-16
Words can't even describe how big that bull is...
From: XMan
13-Sep-16
wowwowowzzzaaaa! Oh what a beast! Congrats to the hunter and guide!
From: Mark Watkins
13-Sep-16
Yowza! Congrats to you, your guides and the hunter on a great bull!!!
Keep ground checking them!
Mark
From: Drop tine
13-Sep-16
Wow. Bull of a lifetime.
From: kota-man
13-Sep-16
Great bull Steven. Congrats to you and the hunter...Can't wait to draw this tag...(wait, didn't I already say that?)
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
13-Sep-16
Sweet baby James!
From: Sage Buffalo
14-Sep-16
I am assuming this is a very hard tag to draw?
From: SteveB
14-Sep-16
Wow is an understatement!!!!
From: kota-man
14-Sep-16
Sage...I think about 8/9 points will do it.
From: Ward's Outfitters
14-Sep-16
We have been tareting whales for the past three days. We have had 8 encounters the past three days with two missed shots. I'm figuring him at 355". He's weak on his 5th's he's basically a giant 5x5. Wish I have a comouter and I could give you the details, it pretty tuff with the phone
From: Ward's Outfitters
16-Sep-16
Got on whales again this morning. 45 yard shot and the arrowner deflected off a tiny limb and grained his belly. He's definitely hit. We backed out and will return in the morning.
From: IdyllwildArcher
16-Sep-16
Did you mean the evening?
From: Ward's Outfitters
16-Sep-16
No not this evening. We have to wait for morning. I saw exactly where he's hit and it's going to take some time for him to expire
From: cattrack
16-Sep-16
Wow! Least you will only have to pack the horns out.
From: AZBUGLER
16-Sep-16
Sorry to hear that Steven! But no doubt you are doing the right thing. Loss of meat depends on how long it takes him to die. With a gut shot, he could last 24 hours even. Hope you find him!
From: Ward's Outfitters
17-Sep-16
We recovered the bull this morning. Congratulations Mark on a stud bull.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
17-Sep-16
Holy wow, great job....
From: AZBUGLER
17-Sep-16
Nice!
From: bdfrd24v
17-Sep-16
Excellent bull! Hindsight it looks like you certainly made the right call on waiting. Curious how far was the track?
From: Ward's Outfitters
17-Sep-16
The track was .24 from the shot. It's a good thing we,waited.
From: Charlie Rehor
17-Sep-16
Well done!
From: Ward's Outfitters
17-Sep-16
The track was .24 from the shot. It's a good thing we,waited.
From: Forest bows
17-Sep-16
Cat track why do you think you know better than the men hunting the animal? Really?
From: Heat
17-Sep-16
Nice job guys. Really like that bull too!
From: WallHanger
17-Sep-16
That's awesome guys, good job!
From: Cramer
17-Sep-16
Congrats Steven and to the hunter.... was wondering about this earlier in the day. Happy that you recovered him. Great bull!
From: WV Mountaineer
17-Sep-16
Awesome Bulls. God Bless
From: Mr.C
19-Sep-16
great bulls congrats
From: loesshillsarcher
19-Sep-16
Beautiful bulls!! Congrats!!
From: Ward's Outfitters
19-Sep-16
Congratulations Greg on harvesting your Arizona bull. After many close encounters on bigger bulls guide Dave and I teamed up to get Greg on a bull for his last day of hunting.
From: Ward's Outfitters
26-Sep-16
After chasing bulls for 10 days with archery hunters it was my turn, but this time there would be no chasing. We located this bull and patterned him for 4 days. The plan came together quick as spotter Delbert advised us they were headed east in meadow #2. Joe and I made quick work through the cedars into range. With a quick set up at 270 yards seconds later he was down. Thanks to D&E Custom Rifles Danny Regnier and Christensen arms for the great rifle setup. Thanks to my family Crystal Ward and kids for being so patience while I'm away. Most importantly that you Jesus Christ for all your graces.
From: HUNT MAN
26-Sep-16
Very impressive !! Good call on whales! Hunt
From: W8N4RUT
26-Sep-16
Congrats Steve! Awesome!
Scott
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
26-Sep-16
Way to go Steven...
From: Mr.C
26-Sep-16
some real big bulls there WOW nice work to all involved
MikeC
From: loopmtz
26-Sep-16
Sweet!!
From: kota-man
26-Sep-16
Very nice Steven...Congrats.
From: huntmaster
26-Sep-16
Very nice!
From: APauls
26-Sep-16
If you are a regular elk hunting man this is not the thread to open lol. Congrats on some absolute giants!
From: Bowboy
26-Sep-16
Those are some impressive bulls. Congrats to you and your hunters!
From: Ward's Outfitters
27-Sep-16
A stud bull we harvested Last season just over 391
From: Shed Head
27-Sep-16
The bull you shot is spectacular!!!
The pic above is crazy too!!!
