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How to Kill Your First Bull Elk: My Son's First Bulls and Marksmanship Notes from the Field

How to Kill Your First Bull Elk: My Son's First Bulls and Marksmanship Notes from the Field

Update: 2025-11-21
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Shooting skill can be crucial at the moment of truth, especially on elk. Good opportunities are often hard-earned, particularly when hunting DIY, on public land, with an over-the-counter tag. 

This episode details two very special hunts, when my sons each shot their first bull. Both were in challenging scenarios, and both boys did everything right. There are a lot of proud father moments in this episode! Analyzing the rapidly evolving situations these boys encountered as well as the marksmanship demands on them as hunters reveals a lot about how to effectively kill elk—even when the odds are stacked against you. ENJOY! 

 

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How to Kill Your First Bull Elk: My Son's First Bulls and Marksmanship Notes from the Field

How to Kill Your First Bull Elk: My Son's First Bulls and Marksmanship Notes from the Field