Hunter, too bad you could not fill your sons tag but you and your family have had a great year so far for sure. That is great you still have deer tags and hope you can score on that hunt. Not sure what the deal is with the elk this year but it is just more proof that as soon as we think we understand them, they change the rules of the game. You have got to love chasing this crazy critters. Good luck with the deer hunt.

Sorry to hear that he didn't connect on an elk.  Sounds like he had an opportunity or two, but he made his decision.  Glad to see he stuck to his guns, shows some patience.

I am sure that, more than anything, he will remember hunting with his Dad more, regardless of whether or not he killed something.  Those are good times.  I will be going back 3 weeks from today to hunt with my Dad, and even though the odds are against me for shooting a deer, I could care less (almost )

Glad you guys had a good time!

I've heard the elk are in the lower wintering ranges from others too.  Kind of a weird year that way.

Too bad about not getting his bull.  Are you planning on trying to go out in a late season with your son?  Or is he older and hunts with an adult tag?  Hopefully, getting after the deer in just a few days will add some more fun to the season.

Good luck.  Smack a nice one!

Sorry to hear your son was not able to fill his tag in those two very short days out with his Dad.  It is great though that he could pass up cows in order to focus on the bull.  Nothing lost about that as it was done with you.

The start of my 1st rifle season also was that the elk were gone and lower than what was expected.

I wish you and your son success and more great memories are made while deer hunting.  Another short two days together but always worth it!