Author Topic: My best Muley (Read 13372 times)

coonhound · « **on:** December 10, 2007, 06:35:33 PM »

I shot him a couple years ago during the late archery hunt in the Okanogan area.

Coon

Hunting Cowboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2007, 06:40:10 PM »

Coon that's a great looking Muley! (And Mount!) Congratulations! Mind me askin' who mounted him for ya? Looks great in your room.

coonhound · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2007, 07:06:32 PM »

I sent you a PM, I hate to post his name without his permission.

Coon

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2007, 07:40:12 PM »

Nice Deer and Nice mount!

boneaddict · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2007, 05:32:07 PM »

You should et his permisson because he did a GREAT job. Awesome "local" buck. Did you take him with that bow? I also like the border. Thats COOL!

coonhound · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2007, 06:13:06 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on December 11, 2007, 05:32:07 PM

You should et his permisson because he did a GREAT job. Awesome "local" buck. Did you take him with that bow? I also like the border. Thats COOL!

yes, I took him with the bow in the background. One of my most memorable hunts to date, I worked my butt off in my quest for a mature muley.

Coon

billythekidrock · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2007, 06:17:11 PM »

So tell us a little about the hunt.

boneaddict · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2007, 06:30:03 PM »

Have you had him measured. he ought to rank pretty high in the state, if that matters to you.

coonhound · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2007, 06:35:32 PM »

Yes i had him measured, He Grossed 173 1/8 and ended up netting 169 7/8, I think he ranks like #12 in the state. The absence of eye guards didn't do him any favors on score.

I don't really care, he is my best buck with a bow and I'm very proud of the deer and the hunt.

Coon

boneaddict · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2007, 07:11:14 PM »

Thats Frickin cool! Any buck of that caliber with a bow is awesome. Heck with a gun is pretty darn awesome. With a bow its just SWEET! I've got a couple in that category and everyone of them I'm VERY proud of.

Ironhead · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:24:12 AM »

Beautiful buck coonhound, always a little sweeter with the bow imo.

coonhound · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2007, 08:21:02 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on December 11, 2007, 05:32:07 PM

You should get his permission because he did a GREAT job. Awesome "local" buck. Did you take him with that bow? I also like the border. That's COOL!

I finally got the opportunity to talk to my Taxidermist friend and he gave me the OK to publish his name:

Jack Page, his business is called Mineral Lake Taxidermy (360) 492-5971

He is very meticulous about the fine details of his work, I highly recommend him.

Coon

Muleyslyr · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2007, 10:57:27 AM »

Looks great Coon.....I remember when you posted the signature photo you have up on MM. First time I've seen it done and on the wall.....looks awesome!

Just outta curiousity.....do you worry about your bowstring on your bow being hung up like that? I did that for a while and just didn't like the fact there is always constant pressure on it. I know the weight of the bow isn't much, but if it sits there for an extended period of time it may have an effect. What do you think? Would love to display mine like that some how as well.

Muleyslyr · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2007, 10:58:34 AM »

BTW.....we just so happen to shoot the exact same bow.

GoldTip · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2007, 11:15:35 AM »

Damn fine buck, and great mount as well.

coonhound · « **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:42:42 PM »

Quote from: Muleyslyr on December 20, 2007, 10:58:34 AM

BTW.....we just so happen to shoot the exact same bow.

I've been hanging it that way for a few years now and it doesn't seem to give me any ill effects. Of course I wear out a string about every 6 or 8 months, I try to shoot everyday. I shoot less often in the winter because of the daylight or lack there of. I guess I don't think an extra 4 lbs is enough to promote extra stretch?

How do you like the Outback, I think I'm about ready to get rid of mine? I really don't like the short valley with the Outback's cam.

Coon

saylean · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:56:03 PM »

He's a beauty...

Grats and thanks for posting. Gotta love all the pics/stories on here...this site has been fantastic!

Muleyslyr · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2007, 10:06:27 AM »

Quote from: coonhound on December 20, 2007, 03:42:42 PM

Quote from: Muleyslyr on December 20, 2007, 10:58:34 AM
BTW.....we just so happen to shoot the exact same bow.

How do you like the Outback, I think I'm about ready to get rid of mine? I really don't like the short valley with the Outback's cam.

Coon

I love my Outback! I will say though they make hit hard to keep a bow for too long with a the new ones that come out every year. But, the way I see it is if it works and has worked in the past....why change it. I got mine 3yrs. ago this Christmas and haven't changed anything on it......yet.

Gonna change my site during the off season and that's it.

You say you don't like the short valley on the cams.....why not. Some would say it effects it's accuracy, but I don't think it does.

coonhound · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2007, 01:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Muleyslyr on December 21, 2007, 10:06:27 AM

Quote from: coonhound on December 20, 2007, 03:42:42 PM
Quote from: Muleyslyr on December 20, 2007, 10:58:34 AM
BTW.....we just so happen to shoot the exact same bow.

How do you like the Outback, I think I'm about ready to get rid of mine? I really don't like the short valley with the Outback's cam.

Coon

I love my Outback! I will say though they make hit hard to keep a bow for too long with a the new ones that come out every year. But, the way I see it is if it works and has worked in the past....why change it. I got mine 3yrs. ago this Christmas and haven't changed anything on it......yet. Gonna change my site during the off season and that's it.

You say you don't like the short valley on the cams.....why not. Some would say it effects it's accuracy, but I don't think it does.

My style of shooting is to relax at full draw, the backtension guys would love it but it seems like it wants to take off on me if I relax at all. (it's worse at 65%, at 80% it's not bad) Don't get me wrong I shoot it well and have been very successsful for the 4 years I've owned it. It's kind of like driving someones new car, makes you want one, well I've shot a few of my friends bows and it gave me the bug.

Coon

Bigshooter · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2008, 11:26:16 PM »

That is a nice buck.

Slider · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2008, 11:30:22 AM »

Wow!!! Nice Buck coonhound !!! But I cringed when I saw that Bow hung up by the string?

jdb · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2008, 12:05:53 PM »

is it bad to hang them by the string?? also I some times carry mine by the string is that bad?

boneaddict · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2008, 12:28:45 PM »

YES! Carrying probably isn't that bad for short times, but you will increase wear.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2008, 12:31:43 PM »

Has anyone ever relaxed(remove string) while storing the bow over the winter or is this something that is just not done?

boneaddict · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2008, 12:34:59 PM »

I don't though I don't know if I should or not. Obviously I do with the Tradbow, in fact remove it overnight when not in use period.

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2008, 01:17:19 PM »

I keep my bow in a case!

jdb · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2008, 07:23:26 PM »

Bone thanx for letting me know. I keep my bow cased but I do ocassionaly carry it by the string. thanx again JB

coonhound · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:12:48 PM »

Quote from: Slider on January 10, 2008, 11:30:22 AM

Wow!!! Nice Buck coonhound !!! But I cringed when I saw that Bow hung up by the string?

Mr. Slider,

Why do you cringe about my bow hanging by the string? The string is pre-stressed at 800lbs I have the bow set at 64lbs, It's hard to believe that adding an extra 4 pounds to the string is going to give me any additional stretch? I've been hanging it that way for years and it has never shown any signs of wear, stretch or timing problems. Of course I'm always open for input, if I'm missing something please expand. Thanks.

Coon

Black Ghost · « **Reply #28 on:** January 19, 2008, 08:59:59 PM »

On the topic of hangin your bow, here is my setup. Works good for me.

And by the way, awesome deer and taxidermy!

AngelFace · « **Reply #29 on:** January 19, 2008, 09:21:31 PM »

That is a nice Muley. 2007 was my first hunting season and I didn't get anything. I wouldn't mind having that one as my first deer.

LongTatLaw · « **Reply #30 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:25:50 PM »

Angel face...arent you someone's girlfriend?? Someone on here I mean? I remember your pic from his album. Welcome! to hunting and this site.

AngelFace · « **Reply #31 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:41:54 PM »

Yeah! I am addicted's girlfriend and smdave's daughter.

Addicted is off at Boot Camp for the Air Force. So i signed up on the website so that he can still be connected...what can i say, my boy is addicted. lol.

Thank you for the welcome.

huntnphool · « **Reply #32 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:50:10 PM »

Welcome AngelFace, don't worry if you pay attention and take good notes, you can learn a lot on this site. Your first muley wont take long, just remember to carry a camera, your first will be a very special one.

AngelFace · « **Reply #33 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:58:22 PM »

Thanks again. And yes I always have a camera, and if i forget my camera, my dad has his permanently attached to him.

So we will definately have good picks. I can't wait to get my first deer.

boneaddict · « **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2008, 07:37:30 AM »

Welcome Angelface, make sure you get that boyfriend of your's address on here when he gets to a a point where he can get mail. His support team is waiting.

Coon.......I am not really sure how to prove the point on the string. Its been in every magazine and book since Genesis practically, and I am not even sure. I do know that I don't even pretend to know a 1/4 of what there is to know about bow mechanics, and I don't want to question the likes of Schuh, Jones, and Adams. I figure they know a hell of alot more than I do. I can imagine that it can cause specified stress to weaken the string and eventually cause it to break. They also recommend changing your strings alot, which I do not do, but had one snap on me the day before elk season one year. That was a scary experience and very inconvienent.

ICEMAN · « **Reply #35 on:** January 20, 2008, 08:31:24 AM »

AB Nicholson, Joshua, D
323 TRS/FLT 183 (Dorm A-9)
PSC3
1320 Truemper St Unit 369557
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5570

Angelface, please correct me if I have this wrong....thanks.

AngelFace · « **Reply #36 on:** January 20, 2008, 01:39:31 PM »

Yes that is correct, iceman. He would love to get letters from all of you guys.

cascademountainhunter · « **Reply #37 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:11:35 PM »

thats awsome

Jackjr · « **Reply #38 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:48:16 PM »

thats a great buck.

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