Recap of Extended Elk Season

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks released a preliminary estimate indicating 1,840 elk were harvested in the longest hunting season extension implemented by the agency. They went on to report that approximately 1,411 antlerless elk and 424 bulls were harvest across the 18 extended hunting districts. Despite this record long extension pre-established harvest quotas were not reached in any extended area. FWP noted that bull harvest quotas were not exceeded in any extended season area.

According to Kurt Alt, Regional Wildlife Manager, “Harvest approached bull quota first in hunting district 314 and shortly after that in other extended areas.” All extended areas were closed to bull hunting and in advance of severe winter weather.

Hunters should expect to see continued elk harvest opportunities in various areas of Region 3 through management seasons and game damage hunts until Feb. 15, 2009, including in hunting districts 360 and 362.Hunters needed to sign up by July 15 for management season and game damage hunting opportunities through FWP’s game damage roster.

41 wide MT buck?

WOW look at this beauty. It was taken a few years ago on a special permit hunt which also produced the #2 buck in the state. The draw on this unit is very, very low but if you draw it wow! This buck is reported to be 41 inches wide. Enjoy the photos.

Taking of Pending #2 Big Horn Under Investigation

We've confirmed that the taking of this ram that we reported back in October is under investigation by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. I heard some buzz shortly after this ram was taken that this was a sting operation. I won't go into the details of the rumor mill and if you hear anything that's all it is...RUMOR. Remember a man is innocent until he is proven guilty!

Calls to the Region 6 information officer confirmed that there is currently an open and on-going investigation into the taking of this ram. Since it was an on-going investigation they couldn't provide any details.

We'll keep you appraised on the situtation.

FULL OF BULL

This gives new meaning to the expression full of bull. Ok! Only in Montana do you load a big bull whole into your JEEP! These guys get the "get'er done award"!!!

With enough muscle and rope just about anything is possible. I do believe that is a diamond hitch, yeah right!