WHT_MTNMAN

With 2 new grand children coming this fall my wife decided she didn’t want to hunt. It never was in my plans to give her tag back, but she told me she wanted to spend time with the new mothers and babies. So I headed to my draw unit by myself. My son and his wife decided to come visit for a couple days and my wife made the trip up with them. needless to say very little real hunting happened that opening weekend. After they all went home I spent a few days by myself putting everything I had into finding a decent deer that my friend had pre scouted. Lots of driving, still hunting. Glassing and enjoying the woods. I got lucky right before dark. I saw a group of 4 bucks, 2 big bucks and 2 small bucks. Thinking it was the group I had seen opening morning I made the quick decision to shoot the one that was in the opening. Either of the two big bucks I would be happy with. It actually was a buck I had never seen before. It took me a while to find him at night and with flashlights and by myself I took a few videos. These are the best screenshots I got off the video. Here are a few pictures from that trip

I don't have a real problem with all of the classifieds but it does get a little annoying. haha. I like a good hunting story and I did NOT tell a good hunting story but it was a story at least.

A few years ago we sold our home and our plan was to wait until prices came down up here on the mountain before we started to build. Well it didn’t happen so we built last year. Anyway during this time we had invested some money into my remodeling my parents “little” house (580 sqft) so they allowed us to live there rent free for the next 3 years. It was the first time I hadn’t had to pay rent or mortgage in our 25 years of marriage. My wife was ok if I invested some of that money saved into my personal and emotional well being. I was able to get CO vouchers the last couple of years. I shot a good buck my first year, but I hadn’t seen anything over 170” to shoot until this year. I’ve always been ok going home empty handed but when this deep forked buck gave me the opportunity I decided to take it. A couple of random bucks screenshots. My first CO buck a few years ago. this years buck.

Thanks. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with camera land. They always have been very helpful.

Thanks haha. Like most times I was by myself and usually take some video and just take some screen shots

It is never is a good idea to go backwards in life. Thanks

oh man!! some great fish! Looks like the Florida strain is thriving

Thanks for sharing!!! I know too many people use this site to buy and sell things and I for one sure miss the days of sharing a few details and pictures. Some great bucks! and looks like a great time. Good luck with the rest of your season

These bucks were from January I haven't been down yet this season. I guarantee something will be different. It always is. haha I just hope its not too bad.

I was planning on sheep hunting this weekend You all ruined that idea. I can't believe he was so insensitive to my wants.

Well you guessed it. Rob and I took off on another adventure. He invited me with a group to catch a few fish in Old Mexico. Again another great trip and awesome fish and memories.

There are a lot of things I need to do, I'm still trying to prioritize. The older I get the more I like fishing. Its not as hard on my body as packing in to remote areas. lol

My buddy Rob has some friends that go through a group down in the valley. I didn't know any of them but it wasn't hard to twist my arm to join up after an opening came up. We went with PRO BASS ADVENTURES, they did a great job. I fell bad but that is about all I know. I showed up and fished.

haha actually this was a pretty inexpensive trip (relatively) I think it was around $2k and flight was a couple hundred bucks. They provided meals, boats, guide etc.. Pretty reasonable.

Yes it was catch and release. Rob and I caught a few in the 7lb almost 8lb range. I think my PB was 7lb11oz???? Some of the guys that are better fisherman than i am caught a few double digits with I think the big one of the trip was almost 13lbs???

Thanks buddy, We are planning mid January again How about you guys?

Its hard to believe how hard it is to draw any tag in general anymore

Great job my friend. You are raising 2 fine young men. Congratulations on the great Ram.

Great job on the buck. I have a taxidermy addiction so I won't be giving any input.

Yeah weather is supposed to be coming in this weekend. Hopefully in time to have a good last day or so. 4th season should be money

Great job Max! what 4th season do you have. I’m in CO for 3rd season now

No we just had to set it up with the ranch. I can never seem to draw so I have to pay to play. They are an incredible species, even on a low fence ranch they are very skittish and difficult to pick out bulls and cows in a hurry.

Oryx is by far one of the mildest of game animals. The backstraps and loins are as good as anything I've ever eaten. Very lean though

Great job Nash!!

I think all of those were with my 25SST. 135 Berger Surprisingly a couple required a follow up shot We have killed lots of critters with it, elk,oryx, lots of deer and antelope Only a few required follow up shots