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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #255 on: November 03, 2016, 04:18:07 PM »
Yeah PA an 8x7 come on  :chuckle: go get em. wishing you all Luck though pics and stories NOW!  :chuckle:
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #256 on: November 03, 2016, 04:56:07 PM »
Ive got a feeling hes gonna pull this one off. Worked too hard not too!. Cant wait for pics and story! :IBCOOL:

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #257 on: November 03, 2016, 05:40:25 PM »
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"When my bow falls, so shall the world. When me heart ceases to pump blood to my body, it will all come crashing down. As a hunter, we are bound by duty, nay, bound by our very soul to this world. When a hunter dies we feel it, we sense it, and the world trembles with sorrow. When I die, so shall the world, from the shock of loosing such a great part of ones soul." Ezekiel, Okeanos Hunter

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #258 on: November 04, 2016, 10:29:25 AM »
  Will guys, here’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. I was 40 lbs over wt and out of shape when I drew this tag. I’m down 30 lbs in just over 2 months and at 57 I’m definitely not in the shape I would like to have been in to start this hunt in the shed.
   I pulled my ham string in my right leg, there is no way I can hike the hills let alone pack an elk, so I through in the towel. I went into this hunt not obsessed about filling my tag but just having the chance at a nice bull. I’ve harvested enough elk to not obsess about filling my tag. I told myself I’m not going to shoot a small bull on this hunt, (unless it’s the last day and a cake walk pack out). I met a guy packing out a 5x5 he shot on Sunday just after he shot it a nice 6x6 came by, I bet he wishes he held off. I went in to hunt the shed and I did, what a majestic place to hunt with lots of bulls, I’m sure I could have gotten a good bull with my muzzleloader if I had not let myself go like I did over the years.
    I did a lot of soul searching while on this hunt; (something I do on all hunts); I asked God what he is teaching me on this hunt? Health and family is what really came to mind.  Without the one you don’t have the other.  I met 2 HW members hunting horse back with their Dads who were in their 70’s, the Dads had the tags. My Dad quit hunting years ago; I was a kid the last time I hunted with my Dad. The HW members were having a great time with their Dads AND one did get a nice 6x6, we dropped by their camp picking up my friend who drew the tag too. What a great time. If they want to share their story they can it’s not my place to do that.
   I want to personally thank the guys who gave me information on this hunt, both on this thread and in PM’s you know who you are. And a special thanks to the HW member who set me up on the camp spot. 
   Here are a few pictures from the hunt.
   BTW, the 7x8 turned out to be a 7x9. I will see if I can post a picture and hopefully the story.     

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #259 on: November 04, 2016, 10:33:55 AM »
Good job PA Ben. You had a goal and you stuck with it. I don't think you came out empty handed, you hunted some country few ever get to step foot in.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #260 on: November 04, 2016, 10:36:39 AM »
Going in on the SE side of oregon. The light colored marker is the Washington line.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #261 on: November 04, 2016, 10:45:09 AM »
Many tag holders leave that area after 2 days, it's very challenging even for young men or women.  Love your attitude about it, I feel like I should say congrats anyways! 
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #262 on: November 04, 2016, 11:12:40 AM »
Bulls the far ridge is paradise, the next closest ridge has a nice 6x6 in the lower right corner. Here is the bull through the spotting scope.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #263 on: November 04, 2016, 11:19:57 AM »
More bulls through the scope. The closer fuzzy bull picture is of the 7x9.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #264 on: November 04, 2016, 12:07:53 PM »
Pa Ben

You got in shape and gave it all you can. It's good that you
Enjoyed the challenge and got some posistive nuggets
From hunt.   

Great job👊💥👊
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #265 on: November 04, 2016, 12:09:54 PM »
Real good hunt! Glad you enjoyed the experience, people and the out of doors! :tup:
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #266 on: November 04, 2016, 01:37:00 PM »
For me, it's the experience and it sounds the same for you. You gave it he'll and did what most probably don't so nothing to be down about.
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #267 on: November 04, 2016, 02:19:49 PM »
I couldn't agree more. It's all about the experience!  :twocents:
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #268 on: November 04, 2016, 05:17:15 PM »
PA Ben it was a pleasure to meet you in person. I know you and your son in law worked hard in trying to kill a bull.

Where did you get the parachute at? My dad was impressed on how quick you guys packed up. And I hope your tool box lid survived the trip, noticed it was open when we passed you (saw you leaving Walla Walla when we went to get diesel).

Here is to a quick recovery!!   :party1:

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #269 on: November 04, 2016, 05:56:08 PM »
For me, it's the experience and it sounds the same for you. You gave it he'll and did what most probably don't so nothing to be down about.

Exactly.....you had a great time and enjoyed some splendid county, let alone making some new friends.  Thanks for sharing.  That's what hunting is all about. :tup:
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