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That's a great story and I commend your courage to withstand the pain you endeavored while stalking them bucks. You did good just to get a few shots off. Many of us hunters went years before getting a shot so you're in good company and just mark this up as paying your dues. There is no doubt in my mind you will soon have your first buck under yout belt. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Kudos to Carl and his gang. TJ

That bull is a trophy for sure. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Great story and a great buck. Congratulations on a beauty and good luck on your wife's hunt. TJ

Great looking buck. I'd give him another year to really grow to his potential. Yea, right! Thanks for sharing. TJ

Wow, that is a monster. When's the fish fry? TJ

Can't wait to hear how the rest of the hunt goes. Good luck Robert. TJ

Congratulations on an awesome bull. Thanks for sharing and enjoy all those steaks. TJ

Holy crap 6ANut, that's some serious injuries. Prayers for your dad on a speedy recovery. That's some great advise for us older guys. I'm one who would rather help someone than ask for help myself and I have paid the price. I'll try and think of your dad the next time I feel stubborn. TJ

Way to get it done Nate. That's a very nice bull and we have got to hear the story when you get some time. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. TJ

Congratulations on a nice bull. Thanks for sharing your story with us. TJ

Congratulations to Karl on an awesome bull. Timberland Outfitter's does it again. TJ

Welcome to the site azmomma. This is one of my favorite threads and one I never get tired of looking at it. Thanks for adding your daughter. She looks like a natural already. Great looking gun. TJ

Thanks for keeping us updated. It's always good to hear how things are going while some of us are stuck here in the valley. TJ

That is one awesome looking pup. Congratulations on your new huntin partner. TJ

I have a feeling this is just the start of many to come. Congratulations on a nice cow. You will be eating well for months to come. Thanks for sharing your success with us here on cwt. TJ

I couldn't have shot that bull if it was 10 yrds in front of me. There is no way I could have controlled my nerves. Congratulations on a giant of a bull. Thanks for sharing. TJ

First pic could be the centerfold for Lion Hunter magazine! LOL That's some pretty funny stuff right there. TJ

Newlyweds! TJ

That's a good bull and my congratulations. Thanks for sharing the story. TJ

I'd say congratulations are in order young man. That was one heck of a good story. I like the part where you were on the phone to your wife and the bear takes off. I could just imagine you tumbling and falling down with excitement. Glad it turned out the way it did. That's an awesome bear that lived a long time. It was great that you got to share it with your dad. I'm sure he is one proud papa. Thanks for sharing. TJ

He's already bloated. Doesn't need to be gutted or tagged. TJ

Yes, it can be done. I have been fortunate enough to take 3 in my lifetime. I just happen to be in the right place at the right time. I don't spend as much the time in the field as I use to but I would say that is why I have seen 13 so far. The more time you are out there the more your chances are of seeing a lion. My first lion was shot while I was deer hunting in unit 24B many years ago. It was a lucky 200 yrd running shot after I missed the first shot. My second cat was shot at 8 yrds from my double blind, sitting on a water hole, during an archery hunt on Sept 1st in unit 22N. My third cat was also shot out of my double bull blind while sitting with my dad on his deer hunt. My brother-in-law calls me lucky and likely so but I have spent more hours than the average hunter in the field and feel this contributes to some of my luck. Here are a couple pictures of my last two. I was shaking so bad I could hardly stand after being eyball to eyeball with this lion. I shot this deer less than 24hrs before taking the cat out of the same blind. My dad then took his deer less than 24hrs after the lion was killed. This will more than likely be dad's last deer because of his health. I hope this encourages you to purchase a lion tag. Hopefully a little of my luck will rub off on ya. Good luck on using your lion tag. TJ

He looks great Tony. That is an awesome mount and I will have to keep that in mind if I ever draw a tag. Glad I was a part of your hunt. TJ

Wow Tony, that came out awesome. TJ

The pain is still fresh even for those of us who didn't know anyone personally....I can't imagine how bad it is for those that lost a loved one. I agree. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends. TJ