After six consecutive days of hunting, Alex Steve had no idea that a big bull elk that showed up on his trail camera in the preseason was about to walk into his call.
The Dalton, Pa., resident drew a bull elk tag for Pennsylvania’s September archery season. The once-in-a-lifetime tag would end up being used on a bull that would be the pinnacle for any hunter, but it didn’t come easy for Steve. He applied for an elk tag for eight years before being drawn.
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