[Fishwhenican]

Nice trip report!! I really enjoyed reading it.

Elk hunting is pretty special, especially way up in the mountains. It is amazing how little Oxygen there is at higher elevations, especially when you are not used to it.

Sorry you didn't get anything but it sure sounds like you had a good time and realize what hunting is really and truly all about. You really hit the nail on the head with that!

I am very fortunate to have good elk hunting very close to where I live. My wife and I both got elk (cows) on opening morning and so the freezer is really full and we are grateful for that. Elk are pretty special as is elk hunting. Too bad the one that got shot ended up getting away. It is a horrible feeling but unfortunately it does happen. Too bad he couldn't have gotten a broadside shot. That shot with any animal facing you is a pretty easy one to have something go wrong. It is also amazing how tough these critters are

Anyway, thats for the trip report. I really enjoyed it!!!