Who has had early season Big Game success so far? Game taken, location, method, etc.

[jhjimbo]

Who has had early season Big Game success so far? Game taken, location, method, etc.

[huntfishtrap]

I personally haven't shot anything but small game, but my two brothers went to CO elk hunting at the end of September, and one of them shot a 5x5 bull with his bow. It wasn't the biggest elk ever shot, but for his first bull, and on an unguided DIY public-land hunt, it was pretty dang nice.

[4everAutumn]

I have only been in the bow stand once, since it has been so warm here and the mosquitoes have been more relentless than I've ever seen them. We have had some great squirrel and dove hunting though. The weather is cooling now so hopefully we can start getting after the deer.

[JM]

No shots taken, but I have been seeing lots of deer. Had a 2x2 buck at less than 10 yards this weekend(not legal where I live with). I also had a group of three does bed down within 40 yards of me for pretty much the entire morning.

[DSMbirddog]

Nothing yet, JHP. What about you? We hunted last weekend with our muzzle loaders and the four of us saw only two does. I think all the standing corn may have been a problem. I think this weekend I'll concentrate more on the ridge tops where the deer bed and the acorns are falling heavily. Good luck everyone.

[charlie elk]

It's been a very good year here in WI.
Good hunting everyone.

[4everAutumn]

This little guy came in yesterday for a photo session.

[huntfishtrap]

This little guy came in yesterday for a photo session.

Nice photo!

[jhjimbo]

Nothing yet, JHP. What about you? We hunted last weekend with our muzzle loaders and the four of us saw only two does. I think all the standing corn may have been a problem. I think this weekend I'll concentrate more on the ridge tops where the deer bed and the acorns are falling heavily. Good luck everyone.

Nothing yet, I have been side-tracked but hope to get out soon.