WHT_MTNMAN

I agree, don't stay out of the woods, just be a little more sensitive to using calls IMO.

Most of the hunters on CW.com that have actually killed more than 1 buck( or anything at all) have a huge issue with what you said because most of us dread remembering the times we have missed, or wounded anything and often times play those memories in our consciousness and it hurts, we wish we could take them back or make better decisions, but as was stated before if you have never missed or wounded a critter, you have probably never been out of your truck. I personally only remember one bull I hit in the shoulder many years ago that got away, but I've missed a HE!! of a lot of critters in my life. Those misses have made me the hunter, as lousy as I may be, I am today.

Nice job- way to stick with it, get it done in the high country.

You must be one of those rich guys who can hunt everywhere

Wow!! Stud buck

Feed it to the coyotes...

Great job and a coues with a bow is an accomplishment, but I will have to respectively disagree with one of your statements. " and a lot of meat in the freezer."

Jeff what a great tribute!!

What an absolute beautiful Buck!!! Great job

Once I bed a buck, unless they have been spooked they will be in the same area, If it was me and I saw him bed down, I would sneak in up hill (if possible) and wait about 100 yards out. Quite often he will then get up and stretch and feed in the early afternoon and then bed down again. Then depending on terrain I would get to within 40-60 yards and wait for him to stand right at dark or if that is impossible or doesn't seem like a good idea then I would wait for him to stand and start feeding and hope he works up the hill toward you. Only your scouting will tell you which way he usually feeds in the evenings. Good luck hope you get to release an arrow.

Cow Killer - I've seen bulls breed cows as early as late August/early sept (very rare) and as late as mid November. With the majority bred around Sept 23-30. Thats my experience in 1/3c/23. On another note, last year I was with my son on his birthday March 4th and saw a mulie breed a doe. By far the latest I've ever seen it. Great video, I remember seeing it last time you posted it, Giant tops on that bull.

Great looking goat, nice job!!!

In recent years I never hunt with anything on my face.. Elk do not see very well comparatively. Worry more about wind.. I killed a bull at 5 yards and I've had cow elk step on me and have never been busted because of lack of face paint or mask..

My advice is to start on really easy hunts and never push. Always end with a trip to favorite restaurant or something. I'm far from an expert but all 3 of my kids love to go with me. I never push, only ask. Someday I will teach them about toughing it out and pushing through, but until they are late teens, I think the better the experience, the more often they will want to join me.

Up until yesterday I pulled my heavy horse/stock trailer with my Cummins and my Tundra. Tundra had no problems..and I usually drove it because it was more comfortable...

I'm in agreement XNT!!! It's a giant, why are we trying to make it something it is not. Couple sponsors on this site do the same thing, tilt the head so far forward a 140 class buck looks big.

+1 pronghorn and Coues my 2 favorites

Shane I was hoping you would post these pics. They truly capture the essence of the hunt.

I would think it is a pretty good deal, BUT you will have more maintenance issues with the 6" lift. I have a leveling kit on mine and sure it doesnt' look as nice as lifted truck with giant tires, but it sure does better in the woods. I had to replace one front shock and that has been it. I have 140k miles on my 2010. If I baby it I get 16, usually between 15-15.5mpg.

The last few years I was one of the biggest (although mostly silent) critics of Hoghntr, and a few others. I felt that he had been on CW.com for just a few short months and was self appointed moderator etc... Well anyway all that being said it really seems like he is a great guy and really wants to help others and is unselfish and giving. I appreciate that and a HUGE THANK YOU for being involved in other peoples lives, especially for the youth. I donated money, but don't need or want to be in the running for any prizes. Thanks again. Houston Davis

yes, I'm sure you can find it on their facebook or instagram or something. Giant buck for sure.

It has been online for a day or more so I'm sure it is ok.

A bit over 90.... One of the nicest looking goats I ve seen in a while...

Very cool!! Great Buck and congrats to your son!!

Great job, super buck with your bow.!!