Elk in the Gila National Forest are sought after by a large number of resident and non-resident hunters. One of the best ways to harvest a bull elk in the Gila, is with a bow. Cody drew an archery elk tag in a unit that he had never hunted before. This meant a lot of scouting and preparation was needed in order to be successful.
After a good period of e-scouting, Cody and Nick put their boots on the ground an started looking for the bull they wanted. The monsoon season was very brutal this year, making it difficult to traverse the unit and find what they were looking for. After battling the rains in August, they found a few bulls worth chasing.
The first weekend of the hunt was eventful, but it did not live up to the expectations of hunting elk during the archery season. Bulls were easy to find, but most of them did not meet Cody's expectations. The rut activity was also extremely low and the elk were not bugling. Even with all these factors against them, Cody and Nick were still able to get a few close encounters.
On the first day of the second weekend, Cody had one thing on his mind; find a bull and fill the tag. After hearing a few bugles, they closed in on a bull and began to cut the distance. Nick was working his magic with the calls while Cody was moving in on the bull. The storm that moved in above them started to pour rain and push high gusts of wind through the area. Cody used the elements to his advantage, closed in for a shot, and harvested his first elk.
Archery hunting is difficult, and the obstacles that come with it make hunting even tougher. Storms can move in and elk can be silent or hard to find. However, sometimes by pushing through the obstacles, you can find success or opportunity on any hunt.
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