COLORADO. — (FALL 2025) A routine early-morning elk hunt reportedly took an unexpected turn when a hunter’s child allegedly caused a once-in-a-lifetime special draw opportunity to disappear after repeatedly yelling “6–7” at an approaching bull elk.

According to witnesses, the group had been glassing a mature bull for nearly an hour as it slowly worked through timber toward a promising shooting lane. As the elk finally stepped into range, the child—previously warned multiple times to remain quiet—unexpectedly began shouting the phrase at increasing volume, causing the animal to immediately stop, assess the situation, and exit the drainage at a pace described as “deeply unimpressed.”

The hunter reportedly froze for several seconds before whispering, “We talked about this,” while still watching the elk disappear over the ridge in silence and regret.

Attempts to relocate the animal were unsuccessful, with one guide noting the bull appeared “emotionally done with the entire unit” and unlikely to return regardless of wind conditions or patience levels.

At press time, the child was reportedly still unsure what “6–7” meant, but confirmed it “felt appropriate in the moment.”

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