That shortcut Zapped our legs. We hunted some more in the afternoon never saw another elk. 6 or 7 mile total hike. Today we went in, and before we got to The Landing we wanted to get on the elk cross the road in front of us. Then we heard some bugles tried to make a play on that bull and every time we get close he would back further down the creek bottom. So that was a bust. I did watch a bobcat sit on the stump from about 600 yards away while they hunted. He said on that stump like 30 minutes. After that we bailed and my friends elk season is over after a day and a half. I'm home from Motrin and some food going to meet my son and go hunt The Chicory field