Post by: groundhog on December 08, 2008, 02:42:59 PM
to let the kids hunt but that he couldn't because the owner didn't allow any hunting. Come to find out the 34,000 acre Ranch was owned by Ted Turner. Just as we were leaving he says "Ya know I could make you a hell of a deal on some Buffalo meat!" He went on to say that he would let the kids shoot 1,000 to 1,250 pound animals for $750 bucks! We made a couple of calls and my dad and a friend each wanted a half a buffalo for $375 so the kids layed a couple down. It wasn't a "hunt" it was more like shooting a cow but the kids had a great time and the meat is fantastic!! I thought it was a great deal for a bunch of incredible meat!!
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10630/Montana_08_044%7E0.jpg)
Post by: Grizzly95 on December 08, 2008, 02:46:51 PM
Post by: groundhog on December 08, 2008, 02:47:58 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10630/Montana_08_045.jpg)
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Post by: Craig on December 08, 2008, 04:58:03 PM
Great smiles on everyones face.
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Post by: runningboard on December 09, 2008, 07:41:04 PM
having worked on our buffalo ranch I always say line up the ear with the eye and go back about 2 inches and you'll break the neck every time. 25-06, 270, 308, 30-06, 7mm, 45-70, all worked fine.
Post by: cohoho on December 09, 2008, 09:16:58 PM
Post by: groundhog on December 10, 2008, 09:22:20 AM
We didn't shoot any really big bucks. Just didn't see any. On the last day of the Colorado hunt I shot a 27 inch buck that will probably gross about 170 and net in the low to mid 160s. Not what I was hoping for but we had a great time anyway. My bro shot a buck late in the hunt that will gross in the low 160s. The highlight for us was hunting with the kids and watching them take their bucks and Buffalo.
Post by: @RCHER on December 12, 2008, 03:12:30 PM
That is a ton of fun for the whole family. Just a beautiful place and Bill and Kyle are two of the nicest folks you'll meet.
The Flying D ranch is another TEI owned ranch and actually larger and more set up for meat harvest business.
Post by: groundhog on December 12, 2008, 04:15:21 PM
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Post by: groundhog on December 15, 2008, 08:18:59 AM
the fishin was great in Alaska!! Lots of big Bows and a river full of Salmon!
Wea300.mag,
Yep, that was us. The front end loader made the skinning job much easier!
PaBen,
They let us keep the head and hide. Originally I thought that I would have the hides tanned and made into rugs until I found out how much it cost. The hides were really nice I just couldn't justify the cost. The lowest price I could find was six fifty to eight hundred for each hide depending on size. Too rich for my blood. I had the skulls europeaned for 140 each and called it good. I European all my own deer and elk but didn't have a pot large enough for the Buf heads.
Post by: Craig on December 15, 2008, 08:45:24 AM
Are those young bulls or cows?