2016 Hunt Pics

[anthonyrmatthews]

There were 2 different bucks that I had found and decided to hunt opening morning with my son, best friend, and his son. I had found a location where I could see both bucks hopefully at first light. One of the bucks had really heavy mass in the bottom but wasn't what I thought was a "pretty buck". The other buck I had hiked 4 hours to get pictures of earlier in the summer and thought he was the best looking buck even though his cutters weren't too big. I had him nicknamed as Wowzer Buck.

 

As the season was getting closer I seen a lot of people that would drive by as I was glassing and see the mass buck which I nicknamed "Sunday Buck". I hadn't seen anybody else see the Wowzer Buck thou. I told my buddy that we would glass for Sunday buck at first light but then I would look for Wowzer. First light found vehicles and hunters all over the area the Sunday Buck was in so I immediately turned my attention to Wowzer Buck.

 

From the moment I drew the tag with 20 points I told myself that the biggest buck in the unit didn't matter to me. What mattered is that I take my son on the hunt with me and he have a great time. So when I seen all the other hunters surrounding the area of the Sunday Buck I knew that wasn't where I wanted my son. As soon as I looked for Wowzer I found him and took a little video before hiking about a mile to him. My son stayed on the hill to watch as I stalked in to shoot Wowzer. It worked out great because after I shot him my buddy brought my son down the hill to meet up with me.

 

I later found out that the Sunday Buck was killed by Pronghorn Guide Service and would like to say Congrats to them and their hunter on a beautiful buck! Also thank you to my best friend Ty and Alex on helping us with an amazing hunt but even better memories!

[trphyhntr]

yours look nice, congrats

[Tight Guy]

Beautiful buck. And the best part was you actually experienced a hunt with your sons, and not a foot race for a "Book Buck". Well done

[EliGrimmett]

Congrats on your buck! Great heart shape to him!

[AZBULLHUNTER]

good job I had the same philosophy regarding having an enjoyable hunt

[Arizona Griz]

Beautiful buck. Congratulations.

[Zeke-BE]

congrats

[223VARMINTER]

Congrats on an awesome buck

[Red Rabbit]

Anthony, congrats on having a memorable hunt with your son and friends.

[Coach]

Man, absolutely beautiful buck - Huge congrats. Awesome having your son out there with you too. Great pix!

[SirRoyal]

So you were the guys with the nice tent and the nice view ! And a good last supper at Lilo's!

Great buck, Huge Congrats!!

[PseAZ]

Nice buck congrats, Glad your boy was able to be apart of it as well.

[anthonyrmatthews]

So you were the guys with the nice tent and the nice view ! And a good last supper at Lilo's!

Great buck, Huge Congrats!!

We were kinda tucked in so I don't think many people seen our tent. We didn't eat at Lio's either. We had antelope for dinner. Boy is it delicious too!

[TonyC]

Well done! I personally have an issue with large crowds.. even worse when it's a ton of hunters in one area.. It makes it a challenge for me to even enjoy my hunt with all the dang noise going around. Well done on dealing with the hunting pressure and finding a nice buck to shoot while taking your son for the experience. That is truly awesome! Again... well done and congrats on being a good role model for your son.

[Couzer]

Nicely done!!!