The last few days have been great. On Monday I had a scenario play out just like the year before. I had a bull I named the Growler last year, bugling down low in a drainage. Real distinct bugle. Up above him there was another mature bull bugling heading up the drainage. I tried cow calling him in and was within 150 yards or so but it seemed apparent he was pushing cows up the drainage and didnt want to come to me. A lot of chuckling at me. Any pointers on this situation would be awesome. The wind is heading down mountain at this time in the morning.
Yesterday was fun. Spotted a huge bull up above timberline with cows. Unfortunately hes in a spot I wouldnt be able to get him out by myself in time if I were to kill him. I then saw a good 5 point bull up above me several hundred yards away feeding in a rock slide. I cut the distance to within 150 yards of him and hole up in the black timber. I start cow calling and a spike runs in to 20 yards. That was a lot of fun. The 5 point never did come in.
My buddy Dustin came up last night to film today and help me out a bit. Ended up hearing a few week bugles but no bulls spotted. Im taking a two days off until our friend Adam is able to come up for the week, and then Dustin will be up for 10 days after that.
Im beat down physically but im having the time of my life still. Ive been playing it cool and keeping a low profile for the most part. Next week Ill be turning up the heat and getting it done. Just waiting for the perfect moment.
great stuff
