"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush..... there's a lot of things in life that that applies to" LOL...I've been there late at night in a few pubs!!
Hey, Al here in Montana, just up the road from you in Powell County. I have watched you senses you were on sportsman TV, and enjoyed every one of your episodes, even have talked every body I Know, to watch your hunts video's. My best ones seem to be the ones were you don't fill a tag. (It's a real live scenario no BS). My best one I have to say was the five alarm chili!! I hoped you didn't mind my laughter. Why I don't know but it brought back memories of a 14 year old boy going with my new adopted family ( brother in law and his dad) packing in the Bob marshal Wilderness. Oh the fun we had, the laughter and memories. Well its time to pass some more of that on to my son. He is out of the military, and lives in Colorado Springs, and I just retired today, he sets around his house and works all the time. He keeps giving me excuses, that he does not know were to hunt. So this next year I wanted to put in for Colorado, Deer , Elk , or both hunt. I know every one asks you this, but I just would appreciate some idea's some units, that might be a good area that first time hunters in Colorado, (one resident and one old nonresident hunters') that might look into try hunting, and I've herd you say you talked to fish and game, and how do you get ahold of one them? Any help well be good. I have got onx hunt just haven't got Colorado's yet. I know you are busy but would really appreciate A push in the right area.
6 point bull at 400 yards, no shots fired???? Sure there is an explanation but that seems like a perfect opportunity to punch a tag! Hopefully you guys can get it done, missed opportunities like the one I’m referring to is what haunts our dreams.
@@sapperROSS this is something that I’ll never understand…hunter finally draws coveted tag & has an opportunity to hunt with Randy but is not prepared to shoot out to 400-500 yards???? Even the most run of the mill rifles are accurate far beyond these ranges. Guy’s who want to hunt out west need to understand that 90% of shot opportunities are 300-600 yards….anything closer is rare and should not be the expectation.
@@sapperROSS I would rather he pass on a shot than start blasting away and make an unethical hit or worse yet lose a bull. I have hunted a long time, and at my age, I pretty much limit myself to 250 yards, broad side and a solid rest. Is my rifle ( 330 win mag) and scope capable of that 400 yard shot, yes easily, but the old man behind it is the bigger variable. You have a kid along and you want that to be a experience as well. I am with the guy not shooting for what ever reason.
@@MrMalicious5 it is only unethical if the person behind the rifle lacks the confidence to use said tool to accomplish the task at hand. Sorry, I take that shot…anchor that bull and finish him with an easy 2nd shot. The son being there should have zero bearing on whether or not the dad pulls the trigger. Hunting is an adult activity, this is not child’s play! Best of luck to Randy, Sean & Kheruig (sp)…hunting is a grind, there is no doubt that they are are on the road to success!
I have complete respect for Sean not taking the shot with plans of getting a much better shot. I could imagine, hunting with Randy, his son, not to mention the hunt being on RUclips for the whole world to see would make a guy want the get the best possible shot for a quick, clean kill and not a rodeo from a marginal hit. Good going Sean and way to keep it about hunting and doing it right.
Thanks for the show, your guest are great! I would also like to thank Miss Kim(the real producer of the show)..... for letting you, your guests, and crew to go play in the wild. While you tell me this is work. Ha,ha,ha good luck
Unfortunate. You would think after winning a sweepstakes and getting a highly coveted tag you would learn how to shoot an elk sized critter at 400 yards. Gotta respect him knowing his limitations tho and not blasting around like a lot of Montana hunters I've seen. If every shot on opening day in Montana would account for an elk there wouldn't be a single one left in the state.
Shot my first elk this year at 450yds. Dang would have loved to be the sweep stakes winner. I would have been dialing my CDS. It’s a elk not a prong horn. Didn’t even seem like any wind to account for.
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
@@Fresh_Tracks You are right can’t gather someone’s perspective from a short film. Definitely didn’t account for private boundaries either. Taking a bad shot is worse then no shot at all.
Man i wish I was in your shoes Randy. Hunt and fish for a living. No tag no problem. Hunt and fish with someone who does and make new friends. Double win in my book. And do it all in a Raptor, can't be beat. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and day with us Randy and crew.
Ha, bought elk tags in Wy several years ago, saw nothing but mule deer. Alright, we'll out- smart them. Following year we bought deer tags, nothing but elk. I can laugh about it now, but ...... #@%! is somewhat like it went as I recall.
400 isn’t a chip shot and for most that should be at the upper limit of their range. That being said, 400 is doable for most people with modern rifles and optics. @randy was he not confident at 400 or was it the setup that kept him from shooting?
Agree. It was the setup and other factors. We were pinned down in a bad location with no shooting rest. Also the first big game animal he would be shooting at. And, they were getting closer to us and would likely have bedded under 200 yards had the elk out of sight to our left not been there.
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
@@Fresh_Tracks I mentioned above about some of my physical limitations that I thought made his passing on the shoot reasonable and commendable. At 73 , there is no reason for me to force a shot that might not be a good one. I will not argue with some one who makes that decision. Good job and good story.
Carraig is definitely the boss and the TV star! Loving this series
Thanks for sharing “real” public land elk hunting. Great videos!!!
Enjoying the hunt the young one is a great kid and I am sure had the time of his life. Hope to see that 6 point on the ground in the next episode.
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush..... there's a lot of things in life that that applies to" LOL...I've been there late at night in a few pubs!!
Hey, Al here in Montana, just up the road from you in Powell County. I have watched you senses you were on sportsman TV, and enjoyed every one of your episodes, even have talked every body I Know, to watch your hunts video's. My best ones seem to be the ones were you don't fill a tag. (It's a real live scenario no BS). My best one I have to say was the five alarm chili!! I hoped you didn't mind my laughter. Why I don't know but it brought back memories of a 14 year old boy going with my new adopted family ( brother in law and his dad) packing in the Bob marshal Wilderness. Oh the fun we had, the laughter and memories. Well its time to pass some more of that on to my son. He is out of the military, and lives in Colorado Springs, and I just retired today, he sets around his house and works all the time. He keeps giving me excuses, that he does not know were to hunt. So this next year I wanted to put in for Colorado, Deer , Elk , or both hunt. I know every one asks you this, but I just would appreciate some idea's some units, that might be a good area that first time hunters in Colorado, (one resident and one old nonresident hunters') that might look into try hunting, and I've herd you say you talked to fish and game, and how do you get ahold of one them? Any help well be good. I have got onx hunt just haven't got Colorado's yet. I know you are busy but would really appreciate A push in the right area.
6 point bull at 400 yards, no shots fired???? Sure there is an explanation but that seems like a perfect opportunity to punch a tag! Hopefully you guys can get it done, missed opportunities like the one I’m referring to is what haunts our dreams.
Right! 400 is a chip shot but he's a Californian so who knows now much trigger time he has.
@@sapperROSS this is something that I’ll never understand…hunter finally draws coveted tag & has an opportunity to hunt with Randy but is not prepared to shoot out to 400-500 yards???? Even the most run of the mill rifles are accurate far beyond these ranges. Guy’s who want to hunt out west need to understand that 90% of shot opportunities are 300-600 yards….anything closer is rare and should not be the expectation.
@@WaPiTiChAsEr bUt ThAt'S nOt EtHiCaL
@@sapperROSS I would rather he pass on a shot than start blasting away and make an unethical hit or worse yet lose a bull. I have hunted a long time, and at my age, I pretty much limit myself to 250 yards, broad side and a solid rest. Is my rifle ( 330 win mag) and scope capable of that 400 yard shot, yes easily, but the old man behind it is the bigger variable. You have a kid along and you want that to be a experience as well. I am with the guy not shooting for what ever reason.
@@MrMalicious5 it is only unethical if the person behind the rifle lacks the confidence to use said tool to accomplish the task at hand. Sorry, I take that shot…anchor that bull and finish him with an easy 2nd shot. The son being there should have zero bearing on whether or not the dad pulls the trigger. Hunting is an adult activity, this is not child’s play!
Best of luck to Randy, Sean & Kheruig (sp)…hunting is a grind, there is no doubt that they are are on the road to success!
I have complete respect for Sean not taking the shot with plans of getting a much better shot. I could imagine, hunting with Randy, his son, not to mention the hunt being on RUclips for the whole world to see would make a guy want the get the best possible shot for a quick, clean kill and not a rodeo from a marginal hit. Good going Sean and way to keep it about hunting and doing it right.
Great video Great hunt enjoyed thanks for sharing!
Nice lad following dad's lead there.
Thanks for the show, your guest are great! I would also like to thank Miss Kim(the real producer of the show)..... for letting you, your guests, and crew to go play in the wild. While you tell me this is work. Ha,ha,ha good luck
When Mrs. Kim quits, this operation is going under. Thanks for watching.
Great video, Thanks Randy! Do you have an affiliate link for the duct tape brand bino harness?
The Elk Chili looked good... at least the Californians are getting to experience some elk! 1.5 alarm? 🧨🧨
Next day Newburg...I always enjoy the uploads in the am.
A great way to start the day!😎
Awesome series Randy … can I ask what head lamp do you run please ?
Petzl
Thanks Randy
Tell the kid about " you hope in one hand and crap on the other".....😁
1st.... What a way to end my day.. Elk hunting with Newberg.... Just need some "Top The Tater"
Passed a 400 yard shot on a 6 point bull? Good lord. Looks like those elk are long gone.
Randy you must be about my age. Nothing better than getting that early afternoon nap, and sandwich, before we get to go back out.
Agreed.
Great stuff! 👍
Very cool to waive the "no guests" rule to take a kid with. 👍
Unfortunate. You would think after winning a sweepstakes and getting a highly coveted tag you would learn how to shoot an elk sized critter at 400 yards. Gotta respect him knowing his limitations tho and not blasting around like a lot of Montana hunters I've seen. If every shot on opening day in Montana would account for an elk there wouldn't be a single one left in the state.
Grandpa Newberg is top tier Newberg
Shot my first elk this year at 450yds. Dang would have loved to be the sweep stakes winner. I would have been dialing my CDS. It’s a elk not a prong horn. Didn’t even seem like any wind to account for.
Our 13 year old got his first elk this year at 467 yards. Easy shot with our set up. Confusing why they didn’t take the shot.
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
@@Fresh_Tracks You are right can’t gather someone’s perspective from a short film. Definitely didn’t account for private boundaries either. Taking a bad shot is worse then no shot at all.
Thank the lord for good women
Randy I'd love to hunt with you. Years ago we had a exchange student from Norway and she taught us how to make Norwegian tacos
Man i wish I was in your shoes Randy. Hunt and fish for a living. No tag no problem. Hunt and fish with someone who does and make new friends. Double win in my book. And do it all in a Raptor, can't be beat. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and day with us Randy and crew.
Thank you.
that's my dream to go hunt an elk one day and meet Randy
Ha, bought elk tags in Wy several years ago, saw nothing but mule deer. Alright, we'll out- smart them. Following year we bought deer tags, nothing but elk. I can laugh about it now, but ...... #@%! is somewhat like it went as I recall.
400 isn’t a chip shot and for most that should be at the upper limit of their range. That being said, 400 is doable for most people with modern rifles and optics. @randy was he not confident at 400 or was it the setup that kept him from shooting?
Agree. It was the setup and other factors. We were pinned down in a bad location with no shooting rest. Also the first big game animal he would be shooting at. And, they were getting closer to us and would likely have bedded under 200 yards had the elk out of sight to our left not been there.
Randy, you need to go to TX and get some real Mexican food.
400 yards from a 6x6 in the open and no shot fired? Trigger time earlier in the year should have been done before this hunt?
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
398=dead elk!!! Sure hope that don't cost him a freezer full of elk meat.
Call me when the hunt is over or you shoot one.
Out here in Texas we blast milk jugs at 1000 yards...... Pass on a bull at 400 yards..
.. Must be from California...😁
🤣 he is.
You are hunting out west....400 yards is a chip shot
This was the right decision when pinned down and in a terrible shooting position. And, when the elk are moving to their beds and likely to provide a 200 yard shot. It was 445 yards and the bull was working towards us, offering very poor shooting angles. We were a half mile from a private boundary, adding more possible complications if it was not a good hit and the bull moved north or east. Sean's first words on the first day was that he wanted to make a great one-shot kill. He did the right thing, in spite of the comments from the folks who weren't there to know the situation.
@@Fresh_Tracks I mentioned above about some of my physical limitations that I thought made his passing on the shoot reasonable and commendable. At 73 , there is no reason for me to force a shot that might not be a good one. I will not argue with some one who makes that decision. Good job and good story.