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What a story! looking forward to seeing the photos.

Yes sir. I’ve been there. Trained in the gym hard before the hunt only to be devastated by the elevation. My lungs couldn’t keep up. Glad it worked out for you. Congrats again!

That's a fantastic Colorado bull! Were you up there long enough to get acclimated to the elevation change? Hiking and packing out at that elevation can be brutal!

Yes. Regardless of when they were conceived/born...they will follow the natural primary rut cycle once they are mature breeding age. I have noticed that if feed isn't good due to dry conditions, they won't come into estrus. If we see late rain activity, like we did this year, this will kick them into second estrus. They will also kick into second estrus if they didn't get bred during the primary cycle. (if conditions are good) This has been my experience closely paying attention all these years. I too have witnessed where the second rut is unbelievable. Unfortunately, this happens on years we don't put in for tags due to bad antler growth.

Sexy rifle.

I have a Marlin lever action with Weaver quick-release rings on a Picatinny rail. (scout scope set-up) It holds POA after removing/reinstalling.

X2!

Very nice Casey. Congrats to you and Levi! I look forward to reading more about his future successes.

Yes. I would have purchased this if I didn't already have two 270 WSM rifles.

That was FAST! My order arrived today. These pecans are fresh and delicious. Thanks again Phil!

Good stuff! Nice shooting and making the best out of the opportunity! Congrats!

Great stuff! Congratulations. I bet he is still smiling!

Yes sir!

Email sent! I ordered 8 lbs last year and they didn't last us as long as we liked. They were delicious! Ordered a bit more this year.

Dumped him. Nice! Man its been dry out there.

Keep at it. It only takes a 30-second window to make things happen, and those windows come up by surprise sometimes!

Double pedestal mount in the works?!

Stellar write up! Congratulations on the success and documentation of what a fine young man Jacob has turned into. You guys did good on your last hoorah of a Jr hunt.

Great write-up and fantastic bucks! People spend a lot of $ or a ton of points to kill bucks of that caliber. Congratulations!

Way to get it done! Nice shooting! Congratulations and best of luck to the kiddo still in camp.

Good mass on that bull. Congrats to your family on the success!

Great buck. Love the smiles. Congrats again.

Do you have a side view of the buck?

Congratulations on a beautiful buck! What a first trophy, wow. Nice photo as well. You'll appreciate the pictures as she gets older.

Good stuff! Congrats again. It was awesome just hearing he finally drew the tag.