WHT_MTNMAN

Great buck!!! nice write up and a huge congrats.

Exactly one week after I killed my bull, by buddy Jed was able to connect on this outstanding late season archery bull. Big Kudos to Jed and Jeremiah for all their help and making this a great hunt. Jed made a great shot on this bull at 55 yards. We waited the customary 30-40 minutes and as it starting to get dark we began tracking. We followed the tracks and blood into the timber and only about 60 yards later we walked behind some deadfall and the bull was lying there only about 7-10 feet away with his head up. It about scared all of us to death since we were concentrating on following tracks and blood. Jed nocked another arrow and sent it on its way.

After years of scouting and guiding this late hunt, my buddy Jed and I, (I just pretended to help) decided this year we should put in and try to draw the late season bull tag. Even though reported success is very low to 0% we knew that over the years if we were patient and lucky, we could kill a great bull or two. After lots of video and pictures, (mostly Jed) we had our different hit lists. I managed to kill one of the bulls in the top 4 of my hit list. Probably #4 but I wasn't going to be too picky. Opening evening found us in position on a couple of the biggest bulls we had scouted, it didn't come together and after a miserable storm, extreme 50+mph winds and 0 degree, and 5 long days of hunting and poor weather a plan came together and I was able to make a good shot on this giant 3rds, 5x6 late season archery bull. He was actually a 6x6 with a busted 5th sometime during the year. Here are some general scouting pictures during and before the hunt. Some of these I posted before. My bull closest to camera on next 2 pics Opening day found us almost to get it done, but not meant to be. Huge thanks to my buddy Jed for making this happen. We all said a 350 in the late season was like a 400 during the rut. Jed (Mr 400) gets it done again!!! Thanks Boss!!

I spend less than 5% of my time behind a spotter, usually just to judge a buck or bull quickly and decide if shooter or not...I prefer straight for quick acquisition... especially in MX. I'm taking it off and putting it on frequently..

Great bull...!!

super cool.

What a cool bull, heavy beams and great character. Congrats on a tough hunt.

Beautiful!!! Great display

Giant Rams and great work as always Clay!!

Kuiu Guide...I like the solid colors soI can wear it everyday or under a camo vest..I shot my bull around 5 degrees...I had a hoodie under it and that was it...

Great looking buck. Nice job. I love the character!!

Great job on some awesome ducks. Just like any hunting be it, coyotes,fox, elk, ducks anything brought into a call is a rush. I need to dust off my dekes and waders, time to hit the water.

Thanks for all the kind words, extremely gratifying to finally get it done. Yes it is two of us out in the open. Over the years I've learned two things. 1. Use every ounce of cover 2. Go slow and #3 I'll add have a little bit (or a lot) of luck. Hopefully Part II coming up soon.

Great bull...nice job

Very Nice, couple of sweet bucks!!

Great job!!

Good Luck to all !!! Scouting has been good we will see what it brings.

Unless there are no more deer on the ranch

+1

I've been going for 6 years....I always look forward to it..

I can't imagine catching one in a live trap...they were hard enough to catch in a leg hold...

The 85% let off mod is IBO at way under 330. Like 310 or something.. It is the 65% that is 330. Not much of a performance bow, but I bet it is smooth.

I've had problems with the scopes.. I won't get one. I depend on the repeatability... I don't have a problem with the binos.

Great buck!!

How many of our current posters were even members when this thread was started... Good info Brad...