Chef Report post Posted June 6, 2011 From the outside looking in, all I can say is that the view is still hazy and we, the audience, will never know the whole truth. At this point, we can only speculate while coming to our own conclusion of what happened and who is right. In the end, this seemed to have cost some friendships along with faith in our common man and hunting brotherhood. I suppose this is what can and does happen to even those with the best of intentions. I still can't believe the twists this thread has taken. Almost like a train wreck. I'm sorry to see it, all the while learning that there are some things more important, than what was held as so, during this entire fiasco of a series of hunts you all lived through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgbarney Report post Posted June 6, 2011 Very well put coach! Since I got stationed here in 2007 I have been addicted to Coues hunting. I had no clue what the heck to do or where to find them. True some people on this site are more secretive than the deer themselves, but it didnt stop me from wanting to learn. The first two years were tag soup. My one and only Coues was in 2009, a small spike. It definitely hurts when the the hunt is over, because the enjoyment had to end. I had fun, I was in the woods, didnt have to worry about work, and I learned more about Glassing, stalking, and Coues than most non SE hunters will ever know. Best of all, I made some new friends, some on this site that have offered to put me on a good Coues when I got back from Afghanistan, unfortunately I will be in El Paso this season. The friendship and camaraderie lost here will be forever, which is sad. The years you two/three spent hunting together is all lost, memories, beers by the campfire all gone. I do wish you all great success in your quest(s). There is three good stories here, and Im sure the truth is in the middle somewhere. My DIY hunts are to gain experience, and time with my son teaching him the fieldcraft. Great to know that I know what to call a hooved animal, and one with several chambered stomachs. Good luck to all this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted June 6, 2011 So I guess these DIY hunts are done differently these days. Its getting really sad that people are fighting over game. Oh well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 6, 2011 To me, from the outside looking in... Who gives a schit? A nice bull was killed. Congrats to the hunter. There is contreversay around it... BIG surprise. Someones a liar, someones telling the truth, or they both have lies... In the end, who (especially others who arent envolved) gives a rats asss? I now I dont! The hunter has a beautiful bull hanging in his house. Congrats to him. Bury the jealousy, and go find a big bull to shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted June 6, 2011 Wow....that is all i have to say. what gives you the right...just shows what kind of person you are. Does jealous ring a bell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 6, 2011 ok, guys, I think this thread is done....let's move on to something productive and positive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 6, 2011 +++++++++++++++1000 Now that I 've read all of this bulls#!t it is just that!!!!!!!!! GET OVER IT AND TAKE A YOUNGSTER HUNTING. In the end THAT is what we should b measured by "how much did we give to the sport of hunting" To me, from the outside looking in... Who gives a schit? A nice bull was killed. Congrats to the hunter. There is contreversay around it... BIG surprise. Someones a liar, someones telling the truth, or they both have lies... In the end, who (especially others who arent envolved) gives a rats asss? I now I dont! The hunter has a beautiful bull hanging in his house. Congrats to him. Bury the jealousy, and go find a big bull to shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted June 6, 2011 again, oh boy is this great! and, casey finally made a point that makes sense, or since, if you're from aj. these guys even tired out mizz amanda, and she has really got some patience. or patients, depending on where you're from. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites