Not exactly what I expected

[deermanok]

Our spring season started here on Sunday and today was my second day out. I hunted the same spot as opening day this morning.
The weather hasn't been ideal this week with windy conditions most of the week.
I got setup this morning early and called just a little, watching and listening most of the time.
About 9:30, I heard some soft noise from behind on my left.
I slowly turned my head to get a look see. This small group of elk were slowly moving through the woods to within about 15 yards.
I knew they were in the hill country where I hunt and this was my first experience with them. I felt so blessed to be a witness to these beautiful animals.

 

[Ninering62]

Our spring season started here on Sunday and today was my second day out. I hunted the same spot as opening day this morning.
The weather hasn't been ideal this week with windy conditions most of the week.
I got setup this morning early and called just a little, watching and listening most of the time.
About 9:30, I heard some soft noise from behind on my left.
I slowly turned my head to get a look see. This small group of elk were slowly moving through the woods to within about 15 yards.
I knew they were in the hill country where I hunt and this was my first experience with them. I felt so blessed to be a witness to these beautiful animals. View attachment 33698View attachment 33699

Thats really cool.

 

[snapbang]

For us flatlanders seeing an elk is an experience. I am jealous of those fellows who live with them and hunt them regular. Great day. Glad for you.

 

[deermanok]

For us flatlanders seeing an elk is an experience. I am jealous of those fellows who live with them and hunt them regular. Great day. Glad for you.

Being an old Yankee from New England, I've seen black bear, moose and deer. Such a treat for me to see these elk.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

I've been lucky enough to see both bears in the wild and a Florida panther....

But the only time I've seen a large deer like thing has been on our honeymoon trip to Alaska where I was able to put eyeballs on some moose (meese?) and caribou

 

[Swamp]

Very cool!