AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted February 9, 2021 Just because I forgot to add this.... (this video belongs to Adam so hopefully he doesn't mind) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted February 25, 2021 On 10/11/2020 at 11:33 PM, AzDiamondHeat said: Oh my sillyness what an end to a ridiculous hunt. Was heading out for one more evening of failure when Big Browns gives me a call and so graciously offers to take us to his super secret A+honey hole. Off we went. We climbed a small miserable mountain and right away found elk. Wrong flavor though. Not to worry, Big Browns not only takes us to this amazing spot, he then FINDS the elk TOO. After a short mad scramble to get everything set up,my niece launches her FIRST bullet at her FIRST big game animal. 530yds. The hours of practice paid off and she laced miss daisy with an (almost) perfect shot. Tucked it right behind the front leg just clipping the elbow. After a VERY short run/fall....elk down. Then the REAL fun began. Big Browns and her dad head back to get the ranger and she and I head through the scrub to find the prize. It took us over an HOUR to find it because of a) thick nasty scrub and b) a little hidden gully that fooled us and c) sheer stupidity on my part for not getting walked on to her. No worries, we had plenty of time because Big Browns doesn't know how to change a tire. Luckily he has hillbilly friends that do and came to his rescue. A few cuts later and elk bags in the Ranger and HAPPY niece. It was really AMAZING. her dad had been down with bronchitis for over a week, This was the first chance he had to get out. Shouldn't have because he was hacking up a lung but didn't want to miss it"just in case". Thank you again to all who offered help. Absolutely made this a fantastic experience. THIS is what makes this forum a great place. And of course I can't thank Big Browns enough for making this happen(after ALREADY helping TWO other youths this morning!!!!). And to wildwoody for saving the day. Just......AWESOME. Thank you guys. we did get some video but I am WAY too tired to mess with them right now. Hey, I think I recognize that face? Initials G.W.? If so, we go to church with the family, and she and my daughter are friends. I didn't even know she had a tag until after the hunt...and she never said the shot was over 500 yards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted February 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, 1uglydude said: Hey, I think I recognize that face? Initials G.W.? If so, we go to church with the family, and she and my daughter are friends. I didn't even know she had a tag until after the hunt...and she never said the shot was over 500 yards! Yup. Hopefully she gets another chance this year! Does your daughter hunt? If so we need to get them out together to see the madness that ensues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted February 25, 2021 56 minutes ago, AzDiamondHeat said: Yup. Hopefully she gets another chance this year! Does your daughter hunt? If so we need to get them out together to see the madness that ensues. Yes, she does. A friend whose daughter had a couple more bonus points had his girl apply with her, so they should draw the 22 youth tag in the bonus pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted February 25, 2021 Sweet! Hopefully we find out on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
