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Posts posted by cramerhunts
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Sweet! Congratulations on what looks like a great time and nice bull! Enjoyed the video!
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Congratulations on a big beautiful bull! Love those dark antlers.
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Way to go Christian! Congratulations again on a dandy bull and awesome pictures. I was pumped for you when I got the text saying bull down! Awesome having such a great group of guys out to help and share in the hunt.
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Great stuff, I really like the frame on the wide bull and thanks for the bonus, what a gorgeous buck.
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Nice going, congratulations!
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Now that just made my day. Super awesome and what a great thing for anyone, let alone a young lady to set out on getting done. As we talked before don't hesitate to have her get in touch with Jaycie for support or participation. Proud dad moments continue!
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The kid does great work! I highly recommend him!
You and me both. Great work and a pleasure to deal with.
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Another huge congratulations on a mighty fine bull, hunt, and adventure. I love watching and following along as Syd continues to grow into a mighty fine young adult. Way to go Syd and dad.
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Thank you everyone, still enjoying the moment and yeah we were roughing it at camp in the AC and hot showers every night. I am blessed and thankful. I updated the post to include the video. Thanks again!
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Awesome bull! Congrats.. hope your ops coordinator was ok today. He seemed a little sore last time I seen him.
Thanks and yes he was ok but moving slow and complaining a little about sore feet, lol.
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I somehow managed to draw early archery tags back to back. I absolutely couldn't believe it but wasn't going to give it back! I was having a little bit of a hard time getting pumped up as the hunt drew near with being so busy with work, my daughter's activities, and chasing velvet coues around the hills. That quickly changed when the time came to get packed up and head north. Once camp was set we (rut and I) took off to check cams and see what sign was where. Our other buddy Keith came up to lend a hand as well. It was a rather uneventful first few days but I did end up passing a few really nice bulls sitting water in the evenings, one of which I figure would push the tape to around 350".
Things slowly started picking up and soon the bull I was looking for was located. A heavy, tall 7x7.
The next few days were spent tip toeing around trying to get in on him without bumping him out of the country. I was pleasantly surprised when Chef and his better half were able to join us in the elk woods for a few days.
One morning while watching my target get settled in for a mid day nap a bull that I had earlier passed and his cows came storming over the ridge. What happened next was the most unreal fight I've ever witnessed in the wild. I'll try and get some of the videos up when I have them all downloaded. Anyway I was a little too late by the time I crossed the canyon and missed a golden opportunity to get a shot. The 7x7 narrowly won the epic battle and escaped with all of the cows and out of sight.
The next day we all were surrounding the area looking for the bull when some distant bugles caught our attention. Keith and I took off in hopes of getting in on the action before they made their way to the bedding areas. It was one of those mornings in the elk woods that just can't be described unless you are there living it. Satellite bulls sounding off giving away the herd's location, sneaking in on bulls raking trees, wading through the small bulls closing the distance on the big boy. We were finally able to catch a glimpse of the herd bull and although he was not the 7x7 I was after he was a great bull that I immediately wanted to get close to. We were able to sneak in and I ended up with a narrow window of opportunity to get a shot as he pushed his cows up a canyon. It was a hard quartering away shot between a tree and his cows that I decided I could squeeze an arrow through. At the release I knew it was further back then I would have liked but the angle looked to be enough to get into the vitals and fortunately it was. I can't thank my hunting partners enough for all of the help on getting this bull which happens to be my best to date. Keith and I were able to keep our tradition of being together when either of us takes a bull and I got to share it with some of the best friends a guy could ever ask for. So thankful that I have a loving wife at home that can take care of things when I'm out chasing critters around the country.
My bull ended up measuring 378" and change. I really didn't care what the total came to be as I love the whale tails and have always wanted a bull with them. A great hunt with great people and memories to last a lifetime.
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I think "epic" nailed it in a word. Great adventure, pictures, and trophies. I love it guys. Huge congratulations to you all!
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I normally enjoy your write ups as much as the actual animal in the pictures but I completely understand the time and reason for keeping it short. I know how much work you guys put into this hunt and I love that the hard work paid off so well. Huge congratulations on a couple of stud bulls on your terms. Way to go guys again.
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Congratulations again on a dandy buck! Super pumped for you for getting it done.
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Nice, congratulations to him on a super bull!
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6x7
in Elk Hunting
Love it. Congratulations to him on a super bull.
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Congratulations to him on a fantastic bull!
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Way to go on a super bull! Congratulations!!
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Awesome mount and ram. Very unique and looks fantastic!
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Nice job on the write up, pics, and bull! Congratulations!
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Way to get it done on a gorgeous bull.
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So cool! Big time congratulations to him and everyone involved.
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Congrats on a very cool bull.
Desert Bighorn
in The Campfire
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Sheep are just awesome creatures! Great job on the euro as well.