Back at camp

[johnnyaustin44]

What a Jim dandy!!!!!  Hard to see if it has the required third point on him though. 

[REHJWA]

WOW! Now that's a trophy pack rat.

[johnnyaustin44]

Just plain awesome.  Not many have the opportunity to harvest a book rat and live to tell the tale. Heard once wounded they are often times compared to a wounded African lion.....no good. Glad you all made it out of that hell hole in one piece. Tell your buddy congrats on a once in ten lifetimes trophy. 

[wafisherman]

Simply awesome 

[REHJWA]

Was that an over the counter tag our did he get a special draw. If a draw tag how may points did he have to have to get drawn? 

[hardrichard]

first off love your pictures and hunting stories there Bigmacc quite a amazing history of hunting and outdoor adventures. special family history, for sure. a lot of huge bucks and am sure huge bucks in the future if the past is any indication. you guys have had such amazing success with the mule deer have you or your family or any one in your hunting party had success in other big game hunting in the state? I mean with such a wealth of outdoor knowledge  and hunting experience and good luck as well am sure you have been out there and saw other big game. just wondering if you guys have gotten any elk, black bear or any of the oil draws like moose or sheep or mountain goat. anyway thanks bigmacc for a hell of a thread, that I always enjoy reading and looking at. 

[hardrichard]

thanks Bigmacc for your response, I agree you can never ever learn too much about mule deer and hunting them for sure. I  love going after them as well and have for some time now. I love all types of big game hunting here in Washington but without a doubt mulies are my favorite, hard to find a more majestic animal then them. hell I keep trying to hunt them from different spots as well as the old favorite stomping grounds. Bigmacc sometime I find the best way to be successful is to find a good spot with a lot of visibility sit down on a rock and just glass. if your in a good spot sometime they just come a walking by. well good hearing from ya are you ever going to go chase those whitetails in Kentucky? if you do I wish you well am sure with all your knowledge and deer hunting experience those flag wavers don't stand a chance. have a good night sir ......me am going to drink a Pepsi and call it a day. 

[The Weazle]

I love this thread!

[hardrichard]

Thanks for the kind words Bigmacc!! yea I have  done alright with the draws, but couldn't have pulled it off in 2006 on that hangman A moose hunt with out your tilt trailer and your brother's help so I thank you once again sir. And speaking of your brother I never could have got that umtanum bighorn this year without him, I told him its his turn to get drawn so I can be the helper were still after that late deer tag...you know the one that's our holy grail so to speak. I think I have told you around the ole camp fire, and I mean this when I say it, its been a honor and privilege to be a part of the your family's hunting camp over the years. I lift a glass and say to many, many more successful years thank you.

[Claymore15]

This is a great thread I like those old pics

[hardrichard]

I agree I cant get enough of those good ole pic's  keep em coming Bicmacc

[Call em in]

VERY cool!  Thank you for sharing