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Title: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:08:00 AM: I did my quick foray to one of my spots in Idaho. My plan was to shoot the first legal buck I saw since I really didn't have time to trophy hunt. Well I couldn't do it on the first couple little snappers I found. Something about shooting a little buck just to fill a tag that just didn't feel right to me. Anyhow I was working up the face of this mountain, and if you have ever been in this part of Idaho, there are two directions, up and down. I was hitting the fog again, like I was cursed or something. Anyhow, I was gaining ground climbing this ridge and almost to the top of a bench and I look up and all I see is bone at thirty feet through a bush. Visibility was to about 40 feet in the fog. I figured he was bedded, but I found out in a minute he wasn't. Anyway, no time for an eval. He lifeted his head up at me looking down his nose over the bush and I stuck a stinger right into his throat. This is the second time I have done this on a buck. The arrow went through something awefully bloody and his spine. He flipped over, did a couple convulsions and bled out right on the spot. I fished him off the mountain a ways until I got into deep brush and the rocks got dangerous. Then went to work cutting him up. I slipped back to the truck, got my frame pack and loaded him up. He was sure a stinky bugger. He had taken a shot to the nose by another buck. You can probably see it in some of the pics. That was a fresh wound. He had an old wound tot he eye that was infected. He also had an old stab to the shoulder that wasn't looking real good. He was definately a fighter. Another old buck.
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Title: Re: Idaho BONE
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Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:08:56 AM: some fresh rub material....
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Title: Re: Idaho BONE
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Title: Re: Idaho BONE
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Post by: big_bucks on November 16, 2008, 08:11:34 AM: You salty sailor you!! Nice work again!
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
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Post by: nw_bowhunter on November 16, 2008, 08:13:26 AM: Good Job! Your the man... I wish that I could be there to watch the action. Congrats.

Any more tags to fill?
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 16, 2008, 08:14:00 AM: thats unreal Bone. Congrats.
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Post by: jae on November 16, 2008, 08:14:48 AM: Very nice Buck Congratulations. Great pictures.
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Post by: ELKBURGER on November 16, 2008, 08:26:28 AM: Bone, you are true hunting hero. I am very impressed with your dedication and passion to our sport. An inspiration to us all!
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:27:47 AM: I have a Montana tag. I think I have until after Thanksgiving and then some December times if I use my bow. At least the price of gas has plummetted. It literally costs half less. I mean fill up a truck for 50 bucks versus not being able to fill it for a $100 makes a HUGE difference. We'll see if I make it over. I am enjoying photography alot too and its not quite as far away from the family. I might get to take Lil Bone out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: blessed on November 16, 2008, 08:29:16 AM: :drool: What a great buck! Way to go! :chuckle:
The rut is going strong. We were out there in 101 and the whitetails were still nockternal . But the sign was everywhere with more every day! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: actionshooter on November 16, 2008, 08:33:13 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:27:47 AM
I have a Montana tag. I think I have until after Thanksgiving and then some December times if I use my bow. At least the price of gas has plummetted. It literally costs half less. I mean fill up a truck for 50 bucks versus not being able to fill it for a $100 makes a HUGE difference. We'll see if I make it over. I am enjoying photography alot too and its not quite as far away from the family. I might get to take Lil Bone out tomorrow.

Right on bone, way to keep putting them in the dirt!

I was thinking about the price of gas yesterday, If it cost half, I can hunt twice as much :chuckle:
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Post by: Jackjr on November 16, 2008, 08:33:22 AM: Great buck .
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 16, 2008, 08:33:42 AM: Wow, your such a stud...............

Nice buck too.
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Post by: blacktailer on November 16, 2008, 08:38:02 AM: Way to go Bone. You got it done again. Nice buck and nice pics!!!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:41:11 AM: Thanks GUYs. Now Passion, to get that 190 on film. :)
The whitetails haven't fired yet where I was hunting or where I was doing photgraphy. I am hoping they fire by this Weds as Timber and I are hitting it. If not, I guess we'll look at Muleys. Darn. They are mounting right now. The big boys are all over those does. Sorry two points. Thanks for doing all that running around, now you get to stand and watch to see how its done.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:44:27 AM: I did get a big two on film that had a nice 4 oftly frustrated. She was close. He mounted her a dozen times but she would always move ahead then stop. It was close. The four point really wanted in the action and if he moved on probably could have some, but not with this two point. My third big two of the fall.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 16, 2008, 08:44:44 AM: I finally got a real camera yesterday.....some sort of fancy Sony might need some tips at some point :dunno:

Got an upgraded lens of some sort

anyway I have two left feet when it comes to cameras
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 08:49:23 AM: As long as your right index finger works you are ok. The left feet thing will just keep you from getting to the deer. ;) I'm sure I could help with that though. I know where lots of deer winter range. LOL
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 16, 2008, 08:53:25 AM: Im going on my pisscutter hunt on wednesday......wish I could hunt where I really want :(
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: Idabooner on November 16, 2008, 08:53:56 AM: Congrats on another nice Idaho buck, knew you could do it. :hello:
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Post by: Slider on November 16, 2008, 08:54:42 AM: Awesome Buck Bone!!! That Saphire is lettin the air out of em!!!
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Post by: bucklucky on November 16, 2008, 08:57:57 AM: Nice buck bone! Way to get it done again!
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 09:42:41 AM: By the way guys....smae broadhead(same arrow).....two bucks, one coyote one stinger. :) Its now my lucky arrow for Montana.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: SuperDave on November 16, 2008, 09:59:41 AM: Nice looking buck! Your on a roll! Good luck in Montana.
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Post by: Craig on November 16, 2008, 10:24:34 AM: good looking buck. How many animals have you taken with your longbow?
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Post by: wackmaster on November 16, 2008, 10:49:48 AM: good job
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Post by: X-Force on November 16, 2008, 10:57:04 AM: Congrats Bone. Staying focused when the fog keeps moving in and out isn't easy to do. way to stick with it. Good luck in Montana. Great shot.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: Huntbear on November 16, 2008, 11:01:09 AM: Very nice muley buck!!! Congrats! At least it was all "Down Hill" to the truck!!! :chuckle:
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Post by: Geno on November 16, 2008, 11:47:42 AM: Congrats Bone! Very impressive season and doing it all with a long bow impresses me the most. :tup:
Geno
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Post by: Kent Hunter on November 16, 2008, 12:25:03 PM: Nice buck Bone.
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Post by: LongTatLaw on November 16, 2008, 12:38:29 PM: Sweeet bro... what ya doing with him?

wall or bone pile?
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2008, 12:51:36 PM: Not sure Longtat. I like to mount all of the good ones for my "Trophy wall" "Bar" family "Game room" that I would like to have when I get old and rich, but I am starting to stack them up like cord wood in the freezer. Can you say freezer burn!
Lets see Craig. An elk, a moose, and 4 deer I think.
That Idaho would be big country to get lost in the fog. I was glad it went elsewhere as its one thing to be hiking around in your home country, but over there, not comfortable at all. At least you know up and down. :)
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 16, 2008, 02:21:57 PM: Great job Doug, a beautiful buck for sure.
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Post by: Buschingc on November 16, 2008, 03:02:46 PM: Wow Bone Congrats man... Nice buck.. Im jealous.... :drool:
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Post by: Bearhunter on November 16, 2008, 06:32:48 PM: Lets see that arrow bone! Pretty lucky not breaking after all the animals its taken. Pretty cool.
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Post by: BENCHLEG on November 16, 2008, 06:40:56 PM: you have heard it all by now.,. but way to go bone.
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Post by: kingsalmonkllr77 on November 16, 2008, 09:05:21 PM: Great pics. Awesome looking rack with alot of character. Not to mention with a traditional bow nice job...
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 16, 2008, 09:42:50 PM: Nice work Doug! Looking forward to more from you this year!!!

Michael
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Post by: dreamingbig on November 17, 2008, 05:47:14 AM: You are good. Not much more to say. Congrats on another great buck!
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 17, 2008, 06:05:39 AM: Good job Doug!! Another decent buck and you are thinning out the older bucks this year.
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Post by: C-Money on November 17, 2008, 06:35:32 AM: Great buck Bone! I bought a Magellan explorist off eBay and it gives me piece of mind when out hunting in an unfamiliar place. (fog). Great shot as well!
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 17, 2008, 07:21:39 AM: Congrats again Doug!! Great buck, looks like you'll be busy this winter mounting antlers!
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Post by: tlbradford on November 17, 2008, 09:14:34 AM: I think you need to post a side by side comparison of what you looked like preseason, and something to show how much looser the clothes are fitting with all of that up and down climbing. Great job on the Idaho buck.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: Hornseeker on November 18, 2008, 07:55:18 AM: Way to go Doug... Thanks for putting that bow to such good use!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2008, 05:40:46 PM: am I supposed to start yet another Montana thread or should I just add to this one or the bones Alta hunt. LOL
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Post by: jdb on November 22, 2008, 05:47:53 PM: does that mean you killed another buck?
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2008, 05:56:21 PM: Yep, three for three on buck tags. ZERO for three on elk. though I suppose hornseeker will be telling em shortly that Montana is still open...
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: jdb on November 22, 2008, 05:57:44 PM: you are the MAN!
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2008, 05:59:20 PM: Do you have to work tomorrow JDB? I am hitting the desert by Moses. You can pack iron and I'll pack glass. (I assume you can pack iron anyway)
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Post by: jdb on November 22, 2008, 05:59:44 PM: this great news that means you can come help me kill a buck next weekend :chuckle:JB
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Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2008, 06:04:37 PM: Yeah I'll let you explain to my wife why I am going to be gone even more. LOL
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on November 22, 2008, 06:20:47 PM: why is jdb packin iron in the desert somethin i dont know?
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2008, 06:22:52 PM: I think the plan is that I am going to try to shoot big desert bucks with my Canon, and if we stumble on any dawgs, he gets to deflate them with his. I get the benefit of an extra pair of eyes, and he gets the benefit of having to listen to me about carrying my damn big camera.
Title: Re: Idaho BONE
Post by: andrew_12gauge on November 22, 2008, 07:40:26 PM: ahh i thought mayb he had a raffle tag he hadnt told us all about but that sounds like a hell of a plan theres plenty of dawgs out ther to shoot
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Post by: MuleySniper on November 23, 2008, 08:10:00 AM: Great buck! That's an awesome talent you possess with that recurve. Well done as usual!
MS
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Post by: Alchase on November 24, 2008, 02:00:20 PM: Great buck Bone and as always a good read with killer pics, that last pic made me blow coffee all over my laptop, lol :rolleyes:

Pimpin the products, and a great hat, lol
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Post by: saylean on November 24, 2008, 03:06:03 PM: Great pics again bone. :tup:
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Post by: blacktail luv on November 24, 2008, 05:47:20 PM: Bone. It seem like you are one hell of a hunter. I see the ring on your finger in some of your pictures and am wondering how the heck you do it :) :) :). My wife has me by the short hair during september elk, and muzzle deer in december. How do you get away with hunting multiple states. Just looking for some advice, did you just get lucky and find the perfect wife or what. Oh yeah, great animals, all of them. I am jaelous, but I still think the blacktails are better. :) :) :)