Buffalo Trace and a Foot Race.
Contributors to this thread:Elk
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
September is only 30 days. I try and make the most of it. Enjoy some pictures and stories from this September . Hunt
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Little pre September warm up with one of favorites. I met Nick on Bowsite over 12 years ago. We have shared many great hunts.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
After Nick killed his lope it was my turn. We have lots of fun if you can’t tell. Hunt
From: SBH
03-Oct-22
I don't think anybody has more fun than you H! Post it up, love these recaps.
From: ND String Puller
03-Oct-22
Oh Boy...here we go!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Couple days later my hunting partner showed up. Roger didn’t draw a tag this year. But was along for the ride as always . Jace connect on a nice buck on day 4 .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Nick flight got delayed. So we went fishing for the evening. It was also a grand time. Hunt
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Ridge was having the best time of us all!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Fishing is good for the soul!!
From: Treeline
03-Oct-22
Looking forward to your recap! Always love your picture recaps! Fun will be had!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We also scouted bucks for my hunting partners draw mule deer tag.
From: Bowfreak
03-Oct-22
I'll be tuned in to this one...
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
This is a farmlands deer tag. Lots of bucks but small properties .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
My Boy is growing up fast. To fast
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Family time is always a priority for me. I spent Labor Day weekend at the lake enjoying the last days of summer.
From: bowhunt
03-Oct-22
I've been waiting for your annual recap!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Did I mention we like To have Fun!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Jace kills a nice buck on the second day. Deer tag check. Time for elk!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Killed this Grouse on my first elk hunt of the year. Rock was weapon of choice. Almost had a nice 6 point. He won the battle today. He mite not be so lucky the next time:)
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Sept 10 . I head south to Utah to help another one of my Favorites with his limited elk tag.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Will and Joe are what elk hunting partners should be. It was amazing to watch them hunt together . Words seldom spoke but everyone knew what was happening. I felt privileged to share camp with them
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Big country!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
It was hot the first few days!!
From: Brotsky
03-Oct-22
You had me at Buffalo Trace Hunter! Looking forward to this one! :)
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
If you know you know!! September stable at its finest!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
But as we all know in September . That it can change fast. Very fast!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Amazing country !! Even better people to share it with
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Even better bulls. This bull had a broke right ear. We named him Evander. He was something special
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We like to eat good also. Lope back strap and eggs!! The good stuff
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Pounded a lot of Nails for the glass in this front seat.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Soon it was time for me to Head home. I will leave the rest of the story for one of Bowsite’s best story tellers to tell!! Thanks for having me down Will!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Got home cleaned gear and packed for my turn!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Ponies are loaded and ready . Let’s do this!!
From: deerhunter72
03-Oct-22
I always enjoy your summary threads! I'm not a whiskey drinker but a friend bought me a bottle of Buffalo Trace for my bday a couple years ago, very smooth. Keep it coming!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Few hours later camp is set up and we are chomping at the bit. We split up for the night . Not much going but Jace heard a few bugles so we had a plan
From: APauls
03-Oct-22
The Good Stuff!!!! Keep it coming!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Nothing the next day but people . Lots of people and not much sign. Let’s move time is precious !
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We move spots. More of the same lots of people . 3 days in and not a single bugle or elk spotted .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
2 more sticks!!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
52 foot miles in 4 days and one encounter . The bull took his 2 cows and ran!! That’s elk hunting .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We regroup and move again. You can’t kill them if they don’t LIVE there. Say it louder for those in the back. Keep moving!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Marty the moose like my calls. Elk not so much .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We found some elk. But so had some other people. But we had close encounters with him 3 days in a row. But he got spooked on day 3.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Late one night I hear a bugle across the valley we had been hunting. With little light left I jogged over that way. I ran out of light . But the bull was going nuts.!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
The next morning I am standing in the same spot from last night. The bull is still bugling. We play the game for a hour or so. Then I see him take his cows and head into the timber. I am bummed and slap worn out. I sit down and contemplate my next move. I start in with some lost calf calls and soon I hear a cow respond back. I could hardly get up and a arrow on the string and her she comes with bull in tow.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
As he lays
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Happy Man. I text Jace and Travis for some help. Good friends are hard to come by!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Time to go to work
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
All packed up and ready for a ride in the Toyota
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Truck beers never disappoint . Found a bonus on the pack out
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Ridge has a job at the meat cutting table now days
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Anyone that knows me knows it once my tags filled I am not done hunting. I have helped dozens of people kill elk and lots of Bowsiters. I clean my gear . A good friend of mine wanted me to take his grandson. So I grab him and my brother-in-law and off for another round
From: Treeline
03-Oct-22
Great bull! Well done!
From: drycreek
03-Oct-22
Great recap Hunt ! I see Muche had to show off with the widest speed goat in North America. ;-) You guys never disappoint !
From: Beav
03-Oct-22
Boring!! Just kidding Hunt, keep it coming!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Round 2 coming soon
From: kyrob
03-Oct-22
Buffalo Trace is right up the road from me. My best friend is a distiller there. He may have made the bottle you're drinking. lol Congrats on some fine animals you all got.
From: Bowbender
03-Oct-22
With the title I figgered either Hunt or OTC. Not surprised to see both. Keep it coming!
From: WV Mountaineer
03-Oct-22
I love it brother!!!
From: sitO
03-Oct-22
It's always "on" with these guys! Thanks for taking us too
From: Paul@thefort
03-Oct-22
Way too much fun! Nicely done and thanks for sharing your adventures. Paul
From: Willieboat
03-Oct-22
Another Hunt classic!
From: Ron Niziolek
03-Oct-22
Waiting on the rest. Good stuff Hunt!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
So this would be Jermery first bowhunt. He served as a Sniper in the Marines for 12 years. So I knew he had what it took to make it happen. Me Cam and Jeremy left my house headed for one of my favorite spots
From: pav
03-Oct-22
Season recap from a Bowsite legend. Doesn't get any better! Ready for Round #2!!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
The first evening was great. 2 bulls bugling and close calls. Cam had a nice bull just up the ridge. But could never get a shot.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
The next morning is slow. We make our way up and around to a hidden basin. September naps are the best!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Most of the day is quiet . It around 6 we get to a new drainage and the sounds of September are in the air.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
To late to make a move today. But I make a plan for the next day. Long walk with headlamps back to camp .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
The next morning was raining and slow again. Both us and the elk.
From: Jordan
03-Oct-22
So awesome! Thank Hunt and it was great to see Will make an appearance!!!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We slow hunt our way back to the elk for last night. Lots of sign. Fresh rubs and tracks all over. About 3:30 we hear the first bugle and then another . The next 2 hours was amazing . 5 bulls bugling nonstop . We had lots of close calls and of course one runs right up to me as the guys moved in out front . Cam and Jermery have many close calls and a few mishaps. We talk about it and laugh. Elk hunting at it best.
From: JTreeman
03-Oct-22
Wow, seems like a pretty sucky fall, I’m sorry you had to go trough that! ;)
Out there livin the dream!
—jim
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Cam had a work obligation for Friday . So we head back to regroup . I make a plan for Saturday and Jermery shoots at my house all day Friday .
From: Jim McNamara
03-Oct-22
I envy your seemingly endless energy. My hats off to you for your passion to help others get tags filled.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
I pick a spot close to home. I haven’t been in here since 2017. Another guy is parked at the gate when we arrive. We talk and make a plan. Nice guys and we head separate ways.
All is quiet until around 8 and bulls start talking below is on private. Soon I can tell one is coming and coming fast. I move Jermery into position. Soon see antlers coming up the hill. A clean miss and the bull runs back to the herd.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We talk about what happened. Another bull is bugling still. So I keep after him. Hour later he is coming on the same trail. Jeremy is full draw as I stop the bull at 34 yards. Elk fever gets him and the arrow flies high!! Dammit
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
But the bull is still bugling. So we wrap around the ridge and set in front of him. This time I am over his shoulder giving ranges as the bull approaches .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Down to one arrow but still all Smiles. We head out for wings and a cold beer.
From: bowhunt
03-Oct-22
Holly crap!
From: t-roy
03-Oct-22
Excellent stuff, so far, Hunt!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
I get home and Ridge is begging me to go elk hunting. I tell him it will not be easy. He said I don’t care. I call Jace and we make a plan to meet at 5:30. Ridge get his gear on and test it out
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We head in as light is breaking. This is Griz country and I didn’t want a encounter with Ridge at all much less in the dark. We make it in fine. But see a black bear on the way in . I was glad we waited
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We listen and call but all is quiet. Sometimes it take awhile for the elk to get back in here from feeding at night. Soon we hear a few faint bugles. Ridge helps with the calling. Raking trees and throwing rocks. Perfect job for a 7 year old
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Bulls are very responsive but not moving. 3-4 bulls . Ridge is smiling and enjoying his first elk experience . Me and Jace split up and bugle from about 100 yards apart . Mixing in some cow calls . The bulls start to ramp up.
From: Mule Power
03-Oct-22
Gettin a little gray there bud! Lol
I can’t even think of you without thinking about late night comedy shows in the guide tent. And I just sit and laugh!
Always look forward to your witty annual recap.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
After a hour or so things slow down. I move back across the ridge and bugle into another drainage. A bull screams close real close. Jace moves over and I grab Ridge and retreat up the hill.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
The bull hear me and Ridge walking and moves lower down the hill. I start calling and the bull screams and Ridge covers his ears. Soon I see the bull and show Ridge . He sees him and about that time Jace shoots him from down below.
Wow that just happened!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We wait a hour but we didn’t need to. Bull made it 60 yards
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
All smiles!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
A special day for us all. But I saw the fire in Ridges eyes. He is my boy for sure!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Good hunting partners are hard to come by. Jace is As good as it gets!! We break the bull down and make plan to get the horses.
From: bowhunt
03-Oct-22
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
We hike out grab some food and the ponies
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Ridge gets a ride on Bo. Mama comes and picks him up . Me and Jace head back to get the bull .
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Few hours later we are back and loaded up!!
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Long days . Worth every step!!
From: TMac
03-Oct-22
Well done as always Hunt.
From: HUNT MAN
03-Oct-22
Little after pack out treat Jace had !!
Best of luck to all this season!! Thanks for following along.
Deer season is coming soon. Hunt
From: LWood
03-Oct-22
Great thread, Hunter. What an amazing September with great people. Congrats!! Thanks for the recap!
Lenny
From: Scott/IL
03-Oct-22
Excellent write up as always Hunt! Won’t be much longer and you’ll be hauling bulls out for Ridge.
From: Treeline
03-Oct-22
Always awesome! Excellent recap! Looking forward to the rest of the story with your exploits in deer season!
From: Grunter
04-Oct-22
Really enjoy reading your stories Hunt! You're always willing to help and a great guy! Congrats on another great year so far!
From: zabwelch
04-Oct-22
Great stuff as always Hunt!! Looking forward to plenty more to come!
From: LUNG$HOT
04-Oct-22
Awesome Hunt! Congratulations to a great season!
From: hdaman
04-Oct-22
Hunter, you sure know how to squeeze the most out of life! Congrats on another excellent September!
From: pav
04-Oct-22
Excellent recap Hunter! September is definitely the month of adventure. Ridge is getting so big! How cool that his first elk experience resulted in a bull on the ground...and he saw it happen. Congrats on another fantastic September! Thanks for taking us along!
From: Charlie Rehor
04-Oct-22
Yes yes, living large Hunt. Now we hunt the “little elk”.
From: BULELK1
04-Oct-22
Good reading every year HUNT
Thanks for bringing us along again this year,
Robb
From: BowJangles
04-Oct-22
Kick ass write up, gorgeous pics and epic animals! This one has it all. Well done fellas!!
From: Beav
04-Oct-22
Well done Hunt! Great friends and great adventures. That’s living!
From: midwest
04-Oct-22
Outstanding as always, Hunter! Looking forward to the future stories and pics with your mini HUNT MAN. Best of luck on the deer!
From: Bowboy
04-Oct-22
Very well done! Thanks for sharing!
From: Nick Muche
04-Oct-22
Love it, great work once again my friend!
From: Inshart
04-Oct-22
Just doesn't get any better than that! I've been elk hunting for about 30 years now --- the stories never get old.
From: Nick Muche
04-Oct-22
Love it, great work once again my friend!
From: Pyrannah
04-Oct-22
you make it look soooo easy.. congrats man
From: No Mercy
04-Oct-22
Amazing!
From: SBH
04-Oct-22
Always the best. Thanks Hunt and congrats again.
#HAMMERTIME
From: APauls
04-Oct-22
Congrats on a fantastical September. Unreal that it worked out with Ridge there. He's got the charm that one.
From: Brotsky
04-Oct-22
Awesome stuff Hunter! Loved every minute! Life is good!
From: elkmtngear
04-Oct-22
As I have said before Hunter...you never disappoint!
Great recap. Love your write-ups, nicely done, Sir!
From: KSBOW
04-Oct-22
Congrats great recap and great season.....BTW where is the button here on Bowsite to apply for Friendship with HUNT? Awesome seeing your boy grow and be a part of your hunts. My Son will be 15 this year on our first whitetail hunt of the year I said hey why don't you go to this stand and I will head opposite direction. Luckily he said nah let sit one together. It goes to fast enjoy it why you can!!
From: iceman
04-Oct-22
Great stuff as usual! Congrats.
Awesome to see your son growing up and getting into it too!
From: SBH
04-Oct-22
KSBOW- 100%! Hunt with your kids while you can. Time flies.
From: standswittaknife
04-Oct-22
Great times, great hunts , and a great read!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
From: Smtn10PT
04-Oct-22
good stuff as always man! I may need to borrow that boy of yours next time I'm out.
From: TEmbry
04-Oct-22
Good stuff happening to good people. Love it brother. See you in a few months for a bonus weekend chapter to this story!
From: Supernaut
04-Oct-22
Outstanding hunts, write ups and pics.
Congrats and thanks for sharing with us!
From: mattandersen
04-Oct-22
Great hunting, pics and story telling! I really enjoy how you involve your son! Awesome thread!
From: SteveB
04-Oct-22
Congratulations! Thanks for taking us all along with you!
From: Cazador
04-Oct-22
Son!!!!!
I like no BS elk hunters!
From: TD
04-Oct-22
Awesome on a stick.... as always.
Thanks for takin' us along once again. It's some work, more than most realize. And to do it well is the cherry on top. With sprinkles. Congrats on yet another great fall.
From: BC173
04-Oct-22
HUNT….You’re livin the dream brother. Keep on keepin on. And thanks for taking us along.
From: grossklw
04-Oct-22
Another great fall HUNT, thanks for keeping us tagging along!
From: goelk
04-Oct-22
another great time and memories. Congrats
From: Quinn @work
04-Oct-22
Thanks for sharing your hunts here. Great pics and write up.
Dang, that 2nd grader's hunting outfit/gear puts mine to shame. :)
From: Rut Nut
04-Oct-22
Well done sir! Great times with family and friends in God’s Great Outdoors! PRICELESS! : )
From: Shaft
04-Oct-22
Nice recap. Congrats to you guys.
From: M.Pauls
04-Oct-22
Unreal. Congrats! Worked extra hard for it this year!
From: Marty
04-Oct-22
Great pics and story Hunt, you earned it this year! Kevin
From: Rgiesey
04-Oct-22
Thanks for writing up the adventures. Life’s short but it looks like you’ve got that figured out.
From: Zackman
04-Oct-22
Some people play the part of a badass on the interweb and some people are a badass in real life. HUNT is real life. Thanks for sharing man!
From: TXCO
04-Oct-22
Awesome!
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
05-Oct-22
Awesome job as always Hunt, thanks for sharing!
From: TREESTANDWOLF
05-Oct-22
Looks like An outstanding September Hunt.
Always enjoyed your posts and with the kids and buddies.
Best times!
From: Murph
06-Oct-22
Helluva story buddy, the first time I seen buffalo trace, we were skinning and butchering buffalo in dad shop.. you had a handle of it.. whoa boy long night/morning that was, many memories made, maybe now I see why it’s always buffalo trace!!! Lol
From: swp
06-Oct-22
Always love your recaps and pics...
From: Julius Koenig
06-Oct-22
Excellent as alway Hunt. Congrats my friend!
From: BigOk
06-Oct-22
Awesome story!! Thanks for sharing. As stated above really like how Ridge was included. Won't be to long until he is after his own elk.
From: ND String Puller
09-Oct-22
Dang you guys make it look easy! Congrats on another great September... and thanks for sharing it with us!
I’ll be looking forward to the November/December recap... Good luck fellas!
From: Ambush
09-Oct-22
Once again, Hunt puts the Hunt in Hunt!
When you give it your all you’re more apt to get something back. Lots of rewards there!!
From: bigeasygator
09-Oct-22
One of my favorite Bowsite traditions - HUNT’s recap threads. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and keep soaking it in the way you do! Congrats!
From: otcWill
16-Nov-22
Ain't been on here in a while and gonna bump so stuff that doesn't suck ;)
Glad I saw this one. Love it! Was great to see a couple of my best friends meet and jive so well. Good times brother, looking forward to the next.
From: IKE220
16-Nov-22
Very Cool! Awesome pictures. Always Enjoy the recap. Thank you
From: ELKMAN
16-Nov-22
Awesome man! I told you! Congrats!
From: Shiras42
16-Nov-22
Hunting, fishing, family, friends and some good bourbon (not really in that order). That is what life should be about.
From: Ambush
20-Nov-22
Sunday mornings is a great time to go back and re-read some of these epic hunting threads and Hunt & Clan never fails to entertain!
This group of hunters have a special thing going. It can't be bought or produced, it just has to happen naturally.
