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Goals
« on: October 01, 2023, 07:11:15 AM »
To me, this is my favorite Washington trophy.   An old mossback.   I see nice bucks every year, but these hold a special place to me and make me the most excited when i am blessed or fortunate enough to find one.   Here is an old Methow buck that fit that description.   i discovered him while out hunting with Idabooner.   Lighting was horrible, and even though I spent over an hour following him, my photos just weren't optimal.   I did get to watch him breed, so his genetics are still out there.  If i ever do that book of bucks, this one would surely be included.




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Re: Goals
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2023, 07:32:29 AM »
Love those gnarly bases. The character on these older bucks is what does it for me personally. Great shot!
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Re: Goals
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2023, 12:42:59 PM »
Tall, dark basket like antlers, symmetry bordering on non-typical, thick mass in the points....wonderful buck.

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Re: Goals
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2023, 02:51:51 PM »
Love it bone. Those bucks with the sway back and barrel chest are special for sure. My great grandma and me seen a couple like him one year(mid 60,s) in that place I told you of a few years ago. They were by themselves with no does in sight, the rut was in kickoff mode. I remember grandma saying “poor ole fellas, we’ll let ‘em walk today, they don’t even have any girlfriends”😆. One was a knarly non typical with a big ole white face and the other was a pretty good 4by5. Both wayyyyy past their prime. I remember reminiscing with grandma when she was in her 90,s about those two old bucks. I asked her why she never shot one of them, she said “I felt sorry for those two old gentleman”😆😢. Miss her every day, especially this time of year. Thanks for the pictures bone, some do jog a memory or two👍

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Re: Goals
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2023, 03:19:37 PM »
Super cool!

 


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