Flatlander

I am in a silver F150 crew and we also will have a red Tacoma with a CHAMP sign on it. Stop us if you see us. Good luck!

Well it’s been a while so I thought I would post a pre-hunt update. Hunter has been shooting his 7-08 and we will be shooting non-lead because 10 is technically comdor country. He is still a bit gun shy, so range sessions are always interesting, but he always ends up shooting a nice group. Come go time he never hesitates. We spent last weekend camped near Williams, driving roads and glassing. We didn’t see tons of antelope, but enough. We were able to meet up with another OE4A hunter who took a buck with his crossbow. He had great stories and was a great example to Hunter. We will head out tomorrow mid day and hopefully make it to the unit in time to get a look at a buck or two for opening morning.

It’s a donated tag from OE4A. There are a few good bucks around, but definitely not ideal. All we need is a nice mature buck that will stand still for a while.

A beautiful Aubrey Valley buck! I hope my 11 year old son has as much luck this weekend.

Why?

Tim is right, if you had to ride back on a flat you would be pretty much fine as long as you didn't pop it off the bead. If the tires have been flat while it was being stored then the sidewalls will often form cracks that cant be fixed. However, if the tires have been inflated all of that time and still hold air then for it. When I had old tires I kept a small bike pump with me to put some air in if one went flat. I would just top it off whenever I needed.

Keep hammering Fred! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Location?

Wow, that’s some run of luck. Congrats to both of you! That buck on the left of the dual mount is ridiculous. Let’s hear some numbers on that beast.

Congrats! I’d love to hear more about how you did it.

Great buck, Congrats!

For sure. But I would also shoot a 2.9” forkie.

What were your thoughts on overall quantity and quality?

Stud buck! Way to get it done!

And your mother wears combat boots...

So is that a no?

Not a ton of elk in that country these days.

Can I use my javelina point guard for elk please?

You can hunt antelope in a cast. I know a couple people that have done it.

Now that I can agree with!

Cody has more hunting cred than you have mouth, and that’s saying something.

Wouldn’t that be awesome if the Kaibab or Strip ended up with 20-40% herd reduction. Just what we need.

Keep at it Fred! It will happen and it will be all the sweeter when it does.

You are a machine. Congrats!

Would have been tough to pass. Way to go Fred. I’ve been looking forward to this all day.