Rather than "perfect," the "first good shot opportunity" has served me well.

An elk is a regal beast, evading much more stealthy predators than I'll ever be while making their journey through both beautiful and inhospitable places. Accordingly, they deserves ones respect when seeking to receive the gift of their life, and the lessons they impart in that process. In thankfulness for what that cow gifted to you, you may have gained more than you lost....

Good hunting to you.