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My Elk hunt this year was the makings for a bad story I guess. I had neck surgery (2 discs replaced) 7 weeks ago. Doc said I could shoot a mild recoil rifle a few times on Dec 15th. So I headed out on the 16th with my 19 year old and his friend from college, who had stayed over a few days just to go Elk hunting. High of 10F, low of -20F, and I am not back to full strength. Drove out and within a short time, got the truck high centered in snow. Took them 3 hours to dig me out, in 0F temps.
Next day was spent telling the newbie stories about this Elk or that one. The times we got stuck, almost stuck, etc. Shot an Elk. They held legs while I field dressed it. Then they got it to the truck and loaded. When we got home, they hung it. I sent them, and another of their friends, to shoot Trap and Sporting Clays (also his first) with my shotgun, and ammo and let them use my credit at the club. When they got home, I served them Elk medallions and Elk Stroganoff from the Tenderloins.
Needless to say, the kid is hooked and is "absolutely" going to go with us next year.
New stories...yes sir bamaranger.
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