Author Topic: Backwoods back from "first half" of BIG BULL RIMROCK HUNT (Read 11725 times)

backwoods_boy · « **on:** October 27, 2008, 09:08:45 AM »

hey guys just checkin in quick....
im back for a couple days to pay bills and trying to leave again wed after work.
the last 10 days was the best time of my life.
we saw a ton of animals and hiked our balls off.....we were all over our GMU and in the last few days we started to dial them in as to where they were hiding. My brother and i had some very very close encounters and he even had a 5x5 and a spike in his scope on the second day. the 5by was just out of range and he made the right decision not wasting a tag on a spike. My dad and i saw some monsters that were about 2 miles away on the hill side. I guessed they were about 350 class definately ass scratchers. When the circus came to town on saturday the animals were moving around and being pushed in all directions.
i have over 600 pictures, my legs are rubber and i lost a few LBS's.
My dad is still holding down camp and i cant wait to get back there.
got home last night and hate being at work.....
i will give a full report after Nov 2nd cause its not over till the fat lady sings.
we have a lot of pressure with 3 bull tags but honestly even if we dont fill a one this trip has already been more rewarding than i could have asked for.

the memories, the stories and the great times with my dad and brother....
take it easy guys and i will get back to you guys soon.
ill post a few pics tonight when i get home.

bowsandhose · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2008, 09:10:45 AM »

sound like a fun trip so far.

MichaelJ · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2008, 09:45:28 AM »

Thanks for the update I was waiting for one! Good luck!

Michael

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2008, 10:18:16 AM »

Yeah no problem,
we were trying to close the deal the first 5 days but it wasnt in the cards.
we still have time.....
i have decided that my productivity will be ZERO for the next 2 days at work.
I have elk on the mind...

bowsandhose · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:19:17 AM »

you sound like you have a fever (bull fever) you better go home sick

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:32:03 AM »

No kiddin!!!

270Shooter · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2008, 01:36:08 PM »

Have you been to pine grass ridge yet

. With all of the traffic now i think the elk would get pushed around a bit more

X-Force · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:31:58 PM »

Thanks for the report Backwoods. I cant wait to see the pics and the final write up..

bucklucky · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2008, 02:45:37 PM »

Go kill one of them 350 bulls. Put your pack on and dont come back till you kill one or run out of season

Good luck man, thanks for the update!

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2008, 03:15:50 PM »

trust me if i had a choice i would be over there right now.
but this new job is keeping me here till at least wednesday.
THIS SUCKS i could be hunting but im at work!

HawkenBob · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2008, 03:32:52 PM »

Been waitin for a report. Sounds like a great time. Keep at em!!!

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:31:52 PM »

here is some pics enjoy hope to have some with animals when i get back for good.
leaving wednesday

bowsandhose · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:33:32 PM »

looks like fun

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:36:09 PM »

bucklucky · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:37:22 PM »

Quote from: backwoods_boy on October 27, 2008, 03:15:50 PM

trust me if i had a choice i would be over there right now.
but this new job is keeping me here till at least wednesday.
THIS SUCKS i could be hunting but im at work!

Trust me, just call in. Hunting a 350 bull is much more important than having a job

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:38:45 PM »

ok a couple more...

bowsandhose · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:43:51 PM »

cool. R U heading back over on Wednesday?

270Shooter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:08:03 PM »

Nice pics but we need a lot more snow

Crunchy · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2008, 08:01:55 PM »

Didnt cut any fresh tracks. Looks perfect for that kinda hunting.

BENCHLEG · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2008, 08:05:26 PM »

keep pounding the bush. or is that why you came home. HA HA . get a big one. J

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2008, 07:39:10 AM »

the rumor around the office is that they are going to let me head over after work tomorrow.
i hope that comes together..i will freak out if they say i cant leave.

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2008, 08:11:43 AM »

Good job. Keep it up. The quality time in hunting camp with family and friends, is more important than any kill. love the positive attitude! Now, go kill a bull so you think about the hunt every time you look at the mount!

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2008, 08:23:34 AM »

Yeah, i have come to realize more and more how special the memories and the time i spend with my dad and brother are.
my grandma passed away towards the end of september and it made me really realize how short life is and to not take special time with family for granted.
We have had a blast so far and even though i have only been hunting solid for 3 years i have been taught by my dad since i was 10 that hunting is not about KILLING animals. its about so much more than that.
I enjoy explaining that statment to people who dont hunt when they say "did you kill anything"? i say "nope......and the trip was perfect."
they look at me puzzeled and i just smile.

yelp · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2008, 07:44:51 PM »

great hunt ...love how you are documenting everything. Hope you score...good luck.

bucklucky · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2008, 07:48:32 PM »

Quote from: yelp on October 28, 2008, 07:44:51 PM

Hope you score...good luck.

Ummmm, I didnt see any ladys in camp

backwoods_boy · « **Reply #25 on:** October 29, 2008, 02:19:53 PM »

JUST GOT THE WORD FROM THE BIG MAN UPSTAIRS.......
They are giving me thursday and friday off.
so im packin quick when i get home and heading to RIMROCK for a last go. Dad is still there and bro is meeting me over there.
my grandpa and uncle are also joining us around the camp fire for a night or two.
i called in some buddies to help me push maybe and i also called a local we met while scouting who is gonna give us a hand.
im leaving tonight and will be back sunday night so ill try and drop a report monday when i return to work.
So stoked to get over there....Im outtie guys!
late!
ps. this hunt has already been more rewarding than i could have ever asked for and if we dont bag something it will still be so rewarding.

dreamingbig · « **Reply #26 on:** October 29, 2008, 06:54:45 PM »

You know what I don't get... you had all summer to plan and you took several scouting trips, yet I can't figure out how you didn't secure the full two weeks off from work?

I think that would have been at the top of my list!

Good luck!

Falcon · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2008, 10:56:11 AM »

Good luck guys !

The hunt ain't over until you run out of legal daylight on the last day.

Take no prisoners !!!!

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