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brianidaho · September 24, 2001, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the advice and tips. The meat smelled a little strong coming out of the woods yesterday. Not "bad", just a little funny. It's been cooling in the fridge (put the game bag in the freezer for an hour or so to pull out some of the heat). I don't notice any bad smells now. Will be cleaning and butchering today.

This was the first bull I have had respond to a bugle. OK, he was the only one I even heard bugling this year. Sure is impressive when they get up close and personnal. Was thinking of bugging out till rifle season, the bow was feeling a little less than adequate at the time. Got the shot at about 15 yards, he bolted a few steps and stopped, finally dropped about 50 yards from where I shot. Double lung hit, may have gotten the heart as well from where he was hit. Didn't take the time to check. Arrow went clear through the chest cavity, was stopped under the hide on the far side. Supprised at how fast he dropped and how much damage an arrow does.

Bri

September 24, 2001, 10:18 AM	#7
brianidaho Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2000 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 446	Thanks for the advice and tips. The meat smelled a little strong coming out of the woods yesterday. Not "bad", just a little funny. It's been cooling in the fridge (put the game bag in the freezer for an hour or so to pull out some of the heat). I don't notice any bad smells now. Will be cleaning and butchering today. This was the first bull I have had respond to a bugle. OK, he was the only one I even heard bugling this year. Sure is impressive when they get up close and personnal. Was thinking of bugging out till rifle season, the bow was feeling a little less than adequate at the time. Got the shot at about 15 yards, he bolted a few steps and stopped, finally dropped about 50 yards from where I shot. Double lung hit, may have gotten the heart as well from where he was hit. Didn't take the time to check. Arrow went clear through the chest cavity, was stopped under the hide on the far side. Supprised at how fast he dropped and how much damage an arrow does. Bri __________________ I need ammo....lots of ammo. Ever since I got my FAL!