Gr8 White Jr

Holy smokes!!!! I know RL (Robert Gray). I owe my first big game animal to him! Back in 1996 when I was 14 I drew my 1st elk tag (muzzleloader cow). On the 2nd day of the hunt my father and I stumbled upon Robert and his friend sitting at a natural pond in the bottom of a wash. They invited us over to sit with them and within a half hour a large herd of elk came filing down to the water for a drink. Even though Robert and his friend had been sitting that water all morning and the morning before he looked at me and said "you take the 1st shot". What??? This was his spot that we happend to come across and he had a lot of time invested into sitting this spot. I couldn't believe what I was hearing and before I could say a word he looked at me and said "everybody here has killed an elk before except you, now take the 1st shot"! My dad told me not to argue with him and to get ready. To make a long story short I shot my 1st elk seconds later and I owe it all to Robert Gray. When I asked him how I could repay him he said "some day you'll have the same oppurtunity to help out a youngster and I want you to do the same as I have done for you". That is why I always jump at the chance to help a child or 1st time hunter if I can. I'll never forget that day as long as I live! Thanks again Robert, I see your still out making dreams come true! Sorry Atypical! I'm not trying to take over your thread, just wanted to say what a stand up hunter and guide you had. Congrats on a fine bird and if you talk to Robert tell him that "lucky number 50" said hello!

This is a great post! I think too many people think of it as just another 3 day weekend with out really recognizing what it is really about or the prices that were paid for this great nation and our freedom. Thank you and God bless! -Tracy

Sorry Scottyboy! I know that wasn't really much help!

I can't really compare pellets to loose because I have only shot loose powder with my muzzleloader. I'm still shooting old school. I started in '96, right before pellets got big, when I was 14 and drew my 1st elk tag. I shoot 90 gr of loose pyrodex with a 385gr hornady conacle. Definitely not a long distance shooter(more like lobbing mortors ) especially since I shoot open sights, but within 100yds its deadly. Many people have told me I should change to more modern setups but after taking 3 elk, 2 javelina, and an antelope with my current setup I say "why fix it if aint broke"! Besides I like the added chalenge of having to get closer, I guess thats why I'm obsessed with archery! My dad on the other hand used to shoot loose powder and he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. Then he changed to pyrodex pellet and loves it. He shoots 150 gr (3 50gr pellets) and a 220 gr sabot and with a scope mounted he shoots accurately out to 250 yds. -Tracy

Beautifull!!! Very neat compilation of pictues. I love the blue water. Thanks for sharing! -Tracy

Hmmm...It may just be my computer but when I click on the link all I get is the google tool bar saying "link apears to be broken". Any ideas whats wrong here? -Tracy

Sweet pics! That buck is a stud! Thanks for sharing! -Tracy

Very nice! Thats going to make a heck of a coyote gun. A gift well deserved! -Tracy

Very nice! I too like how it hooks around. -Tracy

What a monster buck! I love the tine length! -Tracy

I couldn't agree more! -Tracy

No problems at all on my laptop. The site looks great! I love the intro video! -Tracy

How did I not see this post before??? Congrats to all the ladies on some fine birds! Looks and sounds like it was a great hunt. Thanks for sharing your awesome trip with us! -Tracy

Welcome to the site! Posting a picture of a nice shed is a great way to start your posting here. Looks like he has some palmation. Very nice find! -Tracy

Definitely some solid bucks there! -Tracy

Wow!!! What a monster of a fish! Looks like you guys had a blast. Thanks for sharing that with us! -Tracy

That is pretty cruel but I have to admit, that cat video is hilarious! That poor little guy was absolutely freakin out! I wouldn't want to be the one that had to open the door and let him out. -Tracy

Outstanding! That was awesome! Congrats to you and your son! -Tracy

Nothing can improve your quality of life like a good dog. Looks like you have exactly that. -Tracy

Simply amazing! Great pics and thanks for sharing! Just another reminder how important it is to get out and shoot some coyotes this time of year. -Tracy

That looks great! You did an excellent job restoring that bull! -Tracy

Very nice! That must have been a heart pumping rush having him lunge at you! Make sure you post pics of the mount when you get it back. Congrats! -Tracy

I think we're missing the point here guys! These two bucks were probably best budds through out last summer and fall and then they turned on each other in the battle to their death and for what?...a woman!!! Whats the lesson learned here?....Never let a woman come between you and your friends! Hahaha! -Tracy

I took this picture of an elk hide hanging on the wall in one of my customer's house. The homeowner said it came from Montana and she called it a "hide carving". The color variation in the hide is created by cuting the fur to different lengths. I have never seen anything like this before and thought that it was really neat so I wanted to share it with you all. -Tracy

WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!! Way to go Casey!!! Or should I say Agent Casey! A huge CONGRATS to you! You are an honor to our country and you should be very proud. Hopefully in the next couple of months I will be right behind you buddy and maybe we can work side by side some day. Congrats again! -Tracy