Long Range Pursuit | S6 E13 Priorities

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 21:52

This video documents a multi-day elk hunt, highlighting the challenges of hot weather, vehicle trouble, and changing conditions. The hunters employ glassing techniques to locate elk herds and individual bulls, emphasizing persistence and patience. The successful harvest of a large bull elk underscores the importance of these attributes in late-season hunting.

Quick Summary

This late-season elk hunt faced challenges like hot weather, vehicle trouble, and storms, but persistence and patience were key. Hunters used extensive glassing to locate herds and bulls, with the successful shot taken at approximately 1000-1010 yards on a giant bull.

Chapters

  1. 00:49Hunt Begins - Day 2
  2. 02:44Muzzleloader Shot & Game Plan
  3. 03:12First Bull Sightings
  4. 04:52Vehicle Trouble & Delays
  5. 05:34Exploring New Areas
  6. 06:09Frustrating Day & Weather Challenges
  7. 06:44Family Priorities
  8. 07:39Return to Hunt - Cooler Weather
  9. 08:42Large Elk Herd Spotted
  10. 09:35Spike Bulls & Cows
  11. 09:59Team Changes
  12. 10:56Storm Impacts Hunt
  13. 12:23West Base Glassing
  14. 12:59Large Elk Group - Multiple Bulls
  15. 14:08Day Six - Cold Morning
  16. 14:47Spike Bulls Again
  17. 15:30Relocating for New Area
  18. 16:06Potential Shooter Bull Spotted
  19. 16:50Closing the Distance
  20. 17:21Setting Up for the Shot
  21. 17:50Waiting Game for Big Bulls
  22. 18:18Deer Sighting & Gun Ready
  23. 18:42Target Bull Appears
  24. 19:05Identifying the Giant Bull
  25. 19:31Range Assessment (1010 Yards)
  26. 20:04Shot Opportunity
  27. 20:09The Shot & Bull Down
  28. 21:04Retrieving the Harvest
  29. 21:19Bull Assessment & Success
  30. 21:36Reflections on the Hunt

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key challenges faced during this late-season elk hunt?

The hunters encountered several challenges, including starting a day behind schedule, extremely hot weather initially, vehicle mechanical issues like losing lug nuts, and a significant storm that impacted visibility and hunting progress. These factors tested their persistence and adaptability throughout the hunt.

What hunting techniques were employed to locate elk?

The primary technique used was extensive glassing from vantage points to scan large areas of terrain. This allowed the hunters to spot elk herds and individual bulls from a distance, assess their size, and formulate strategies for approaching them. Reviewing footage was also used for detailed identification.

How important were persistence and patience in achieving hunting success?

Persistence and patience were repeatedly emphasized as critical to the success of this hunt. Despite frustrating days with limited sightings and adverse conditions, the hunters continued to actively search and wait for opportunities, ultimately leading to the harvest of a large bull.

What was the range of the successful shot on the bull elk?

The successful shot was taken at a significant distance, estimated to be between 1000 and 1010 yards. This required precise shooting and careful observation to ensure a clear shot opportunity on the target bull.

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