Craig Arnold's First Hunt
This is 12-year-old Craig Arnold's first hunt ever. He entered an essay contest with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and received a cow elk guided hunt up in the northwest part of the state. Itwas also his first time using a .270 caliber rifle, which he had to qualify with at a range before going on this hunt. The only other type of gun used by Craig before this was a .22. The first day of the hunt, he stalked for this cow over several ridges and through 3 draws, finally taking one shot at 160 yards to down it. His dad is new to hunting and was able to accompany him. Both of them are on fire for future hunts.