Post by: gotcha on September 22, 2018, 05:09:04 AM
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on September 22, 2018, 07:30:35 AM
Post by: Pinetar on September 22, 2018, 07:48:16 AM
Post by: meatwhack on September 22, 2018, 09:27:47 AM
Post by: elkrack on September 22, 2018, 11:11:08 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2018, 11:21:44 AM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on September 22, 2018, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: FishBoy82 on September 22, 2018, 01:16:09 PM
With people practicing at 60,70,80,90 and even 100 yards now they feel comfortable with longer shots and forget that if an animal takes one step it can make a good shot a terrible shot! Technology has made target shooting crazy good but technology can’t factor in real life scenarios :twocents:
That's a big assumption.
Post by: huntnfmly on September 22, 2018, 01:19:53 PM
I don't think he was making an assumption in this case.With people practicing at 60,70,80,90 and even 100 yards now they feel comfortable with longer shots and forget that if an animal takes one step it can make a good shot a terrible shot! Technology has made target shooting crazy good but technology can’t factor in real life scenarios :twocents:
That's a big assumption.
What he stated was right on point though
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 22, 2018, 01:23:46 PM
Muzzy guys do the same thing. Shooting at 250 and 300 yardslets not put the blame on one user group. I’ve seen it out of all the user groups. Its about practice and ethical shots. Let’s not try spinning this around and blaming one group in general. For a few folks who make poor decisions.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on September 22, 2018, 01:33:18 PM
Post by: hunt6226 on September 22, 2018, 01:37:48 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 22, 2018, 02:21:10 PM
With people practicing at 60,70,80,90 and even 100 yards now they feel comfortable with longer shots and forget that if an animal takes one step it can make a good shot a terrible shot! Technology has made target shooting crazy good but technology can’t factor in real life scenarios :twocents:
That's a big assumption.
No assumption on this one case it is the flat out truth in some cases that I know about though. All weapon types have their lossed animals
Post by: gotcha on September 22, 2018, 02:49:16 PM
Post by: spoonman on September 22, 2018, 02:55:16 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 22, 2018, 03:20:42 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 22, 2018, 03:23:36 PM
My part in it wasn’t to steer it off course, just to have a discussion and every post bumps this to the top for more views. I think it’s a cool post and I hope the tag holder capitalizes on it.x2
Post by: FishBoy82 on September 22, 2018, 03:52:00 PM
Just because someone (like me) practices long distance shots, doesn't mean they are taking those shots on animals. Like I said, BIG assumption.
Hope the shooter is found, sounds like a great bull.
I don't think he was making an assumption in this case.With people practicing at 60,70,80,90 and even 100 yards now they feel comfortable with longer shots and forget that if an animal takes one step it can make a good shot a terrible shot! Technology has made target shooting crazy good but technology can’t factor in real life scenarios :twocents:
That's a big assumption.
What he stated was right on point though
Post by: huntnfmly on September 22, 2018, 04:23:18 PM
Oh yeah? You've seen this bull and know it was shot from 60+ yards?Lol take a breath fish no where did elkrack say it was shot at 60yrds .
Just because someone (like me) practices long distance shots, doesn't mean they are taking those shots on animals. Like I said, BIG assumption.
Hope the shooter is found, sounds like a great bull.I don't think he was making an assumption in this case.With people practicing at 60,70,80,90 and even 100 yards now they feel comfortable with longer shots and forget that if an animal takes one step it can make a good shot a terrible shot! Technology has made target shooting crazy good but technology can’t factor in real life scenarios :twocents:
That's a big assumption.
What he stated was right on point though
I stick by his comment.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 22, 2018, 07:03:51 PM
Post by: jstone on September 22, 2018, 07:18:54 PM
Post by: gotcha on September 22, 2018, 07:19:26 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 22, 2018, 07:50:34 PM
What's the harm in stating the GMU, especially if you are serious about wanting to help find the shooter? :dunno:
If I was in your shoes, I would REALLY want to help a fellow hunter out. :twocents:
To each their own.
Post by: JWEBB on September 22, 2018, 08:16:05 PM
You would think so, but maybe someone thought they missed.
What's the harm in stating the GMU, especially if you are serious about wanting to help find the shooter? :dunno:
If I was in your shoes, I would REALLY want to help a fellow hunter out. :twocents:
To each their own.
:yeah:
Post by: hunter399 on September 22, 2018, 08:34:38 PM
Post by: buggy on September 22, 2018, 10:13:32 PM
Maybe Eastside or westside unit. :dunno:
Post by: BA Mongor on September 22, 2018, 10:27:07 PM
There's a lot of draw units, and most are fairly large, so you're not giving away any special portion of the draw unit that you're only aware of. :twocents:
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 23, 2018, 05:51:33 AM
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on September 23, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
And who would burn an unused elk tag to claim an elk they didnt shoot just for the head...Very few people. But I guess if it was a quality tag, the season has ended and they don't have any plans on going late cow hunt.
I really don't see any issue with saying the gmu, or posting a pic of the bull; at least one or the other. I personally would prefer to do it that way instead of getting a PM from everybody who wounded a bull this archery season.
Post by: 2MANY on September 23, 2018, 06:42:11 AM
Very thoughtful.
I bet the hunter turns up.
Post by: MtnMuley on September 23, 2018, 09:57:29 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 23, 2018, 09:59:44 AM
Post by: JWEBB on September 23, 2018, 10:28:06 AM
Post by: roadhuntking on September 23, 2018, 10:51:34 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 23, 2018, 12:24:36 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 23, 2018, 02:30:44 PM
I wouldnt give any idea of location either, if nobody’s responds, that head would be going home w me! Flame on but no way would I leave that beauty in the woods to be eaten by squirrels. I really hope the shooter sees this thread and retrieved his/her trophy.
:yeah:
Post by: huntnphool on September 23, 2018, 02:44:07 PM
I wouldnt give any idea of location either, if nobody’s responds, that head would be going home w me! Flame on but no way would I leave that beauty in the woods to be eaten by squirrels. I really hope the shooter sees this thread and retrieved his/her trophy.
Why leave it in the woods then? If the OP has a tag that he didn't fill, tag it, bring it home and wait for the shooter to contact him. That way it's not found by someone else. :dunno:
Post by: TomT on September 23, 2018, 06:03:54 PM
Post by: TheHunt on September 23, 2018, 06:15:07 PM
Post by: TomT on September 23, 2018, 06:22:23 PM
Post by: gotcha on September 23, 2018, 06:40:08 PM
Post by: bparcher804 on September 23, 2018, 06:41:31 PM
Post by: huntnphool on September 23, 2018, 06:43:04 PM
I lost a bull this year on a quality tag. How do I contact the original poster to talk about location?
@gotcha
Post by: huntnfmly on September 23, 2018, 06:44:11 PM
Post by: gotcha on September 23, 2018, 06:44:53 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 23, 2018, 06:45:16 PM
I lost a bull this year on a quality tag. How do I contact the original poster to talk about location?
Click on the icon in the black circle, it’s called a pm.
Post by: Milkman on September 23, 2018, 06:48:41 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 23, 2018, 06:52:48 PM
Post by: dmoua on September 23, 2018, 07:50:24 PM
Post by: archer86 on September 23, 2018, 10:58:58 PM
I wouldnt give any idea of location either, if nobody’s responds, that head would be going home w me! Flame on but no way would I leave that beauty in the woods to be eaten by squirrels. I really hope the shooter sees this thread and retrieved his/her trophy.
not legal to take dead heads in Washington.
Post by: hunterofelk on September 24, 2018, 05:58:12 AM
Post by: LongBomb on September 24, 2018, 06:03:56 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 24, 2018, 06:24:37 AM
I wouldnt give any idea of location either, if nobody’s responds, that head would be going home w me! Flame on but no way would I leave that beauty in the woods to be eaten by squirrels. I really hope the shooter sees this thread and retrieved his/her trophy.Yes I'm very aware of this ridiculous law....
not legal to take dead heads in Washington.
Post by: C-Money on September 24, 2018, 06:52:31 AM
Post by: elkrack on September 24, 2018, 07:35:38 AM
I wouldnt give any idea of location either, if nobody’s responds, that head would be going home w me! Flame on but no way would I leave that beauty in the woods to be eaten by squirrels. I really hope the shooter sees this thread and retrieved his/her trophy.Yes I'm very aware of this ridiculous law....
not legal to take dead heads in Washington.
The game wardens only confiscate the dead heads if you possess it. I had a Muley dead head and they just said we will take that and that was it. Not sure if that bull would be the same procedure but that would be an injustice leaving that in the woods!
Post by: Huntnfool7 on September 24, 2018, 07:55:52 AM
Post by: hunterofelk on September 24, 2018, 08:22:48 AM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on September 24, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 24, 2018, 02:32:55 PM
Looks like the bull I hit
@gotcha
Post by: mcquinn on September 24, 2018, 04:45:03 PM
Guy who found the bull said he’s a lways from where we shot but georgraphicaly close.
Praying it worked out as I screwed up on the shot, bull was slight quarter twords but I held midline. Should’ve shot for the exit but didn’t
Post by: Watimberghost on September 24, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 24, 2018, 05:00:22 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on September 24, 2018, 05:48:26 PM
Quote
What a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
Post by: idaho guy on September 24, 2018, 05:56:43 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 24, 2018, 06:05:31 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 24, 2018, 10:30:54 PM
Post by: adamR on September 25, 2018, 04:47:58 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 25, 2018, 06:26:47 AM
You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
Post by: coachcw on September 25, 2018, 06:45:35 AM
totally agree , theres a huge difference between the archery range and gun range vs the field , I think guys have a shot in mind but when a big bull is in front of them they lose it . It blows my mind how many guys stuck bulls ....blows my mind.You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
Post by: huntnphool on September 25, 2018, 06:47:10 AM
Pm sent...
Fingers crossed :tup:
Post by: Time Immemorial 1855 on September 25, 2018, 07:10:41 AM
I reached out to the guy who found it. The kid I had calling sweats this is the bull I shot at a frontal 11 yards on sept 10. We bumped him early in sept 11 and never saw him again, followed pin prick sized drops of blood for over a mile. Cougar was ahead of us but behind the bull at one point.:tup:
Guy who found the bull said he’s a lways from where we shot but georgraphicaly close.
Praying it worked out as I screwed up on the shot, bull was slight quarter twords but I held midline. Should’ve shot for the exit but didn’t
Post by: Doublelunger on September 25, 2018, 08:27:00 AM
You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
If I find/recover an animal that I killed I'm notching my tag regardless of if the meat is good or bad. I would seriously question the ethics of someone who does otherwise. With that being said I hope the shooter is found and that he is able to tag this bull and at the very least take the antlers home.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 25, 2018, 08:31:24 AM
You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
I think that goes for rifle hunters as well. Plenty of wounded game during rifle season. A lot of folks get very comfortable with firearms. I've heard the phrase "Well, that would be a dead deer anyways" way too many times from guys sighting in at only 50-100 yards... That turns into wounded deer quite often when that distance stretches out further in the field.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 25, 2018, 08:31:42 AM
You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
If I find/recover an animal that I killed I'm notching my tag regardless of if the meat is good or bad. I would seriously question the ethics of someone who does otherwise. With that being said I hope the shooter is found and that he is able to tag this bull and at the very least take the antlers home.
Yes
Post by: Salmonstalker on September 25, 2018, 10:26:20 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on September 25, 2018, 10:55:39 AM
Forgive me for not reading through all the replies but, just to clarify, this is in Washington correct?
Yup
Post by: MeSacHappy on September 27, 2018, 06:27:35 PM
The OP also appears to be a stand up dude who went above and beyond to help recover this animal.
This probably seems like a strange first post. I will properly introduce myself on the introduction thread here in the near future.
Post by: CedarPants on September 27, 2018, 06:37:40 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on September 27, 2018, 06:41:38 PM
Post by: Birdguy on September 27, 2018, 10:21:20 PM
Gotcha, well done! You would be welcome in my camp anytime!!
Post by: huntnphool on September 27, 2018, 10:56:27 PM
This turned out about as well as it could have. I will let gotcha or "The Shooter" sum it up in detail. I know "The Shooter", he is my girlfriends boss. He is a dedicated and avid hunter, shoots his bow almost every day of the year, and has the very highest of hunting ethics...he did the right thing.
The OP also appears to be a stand up dude who went above and beyond to help recover this animal.
This probably seems like a strange first post. I will properly introduce myself on the introduction thread here in the near future.
That's fantastic, so cool it worked out for everyone. :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on September 27, 2018, 11:18:51 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 28, 2018, 02:02:31 PM
It is a personal choice whether to quit hunting when you know you killed the animal and can't find it in time. I have done this on two special permits, last year on an archery bull that I made a "perfect" frontal shot on, watched the entire arrow disappear into tracheal opening, heard him fall, heard him crash - three of us looked for several hours until I knew there was no chance of recovery as it had been 8 hours and temps had reached upper 80s. Another, a spring bear a few years ago, rifle, 102 yards broadside with 165gr .308, saw my bullet hit behind the shoulder, found hair, blood and bone on the offside of the tracks where the bear lunged. She bailed down a steep dense heavily vegetated slope - then came rain, then hail, then rain again. I wrote about both these on here. On the bear, a member on here PM'ed me 3 days later, we traded locations and descriptions of the bear, long story short he found her 0.6 miles as the crow flies form where I shot her.You are right, and it could easily go on and on. I just would add, archery is a whole other ball game when it comes to killing elk. I've always been a rifle guy for the most, hunted archery off and on for many years but not full time. I've learned that patience with your archery shot is number one, and I'm learning to let the animal walk if your not 100% sure, that's hard to do when you come from a rifle background like I have. Another topic that this thread might bring up is, Should you notch your tag on an animal you didn't find in time and now is rotten? I personally wouldn't say this was my bull on this forum, too many experts on here to trash a guy. I wouldn't tag an animal that I never could recover, just my 2cents. That doesn't mean I won't put every effort towards finding said animal, animals get lost in every weapon category. Flame onQuoteWhat a stud! Good on you Gotcha
:yeah:
I'll add, I hope there is plenty to learn (without having to go into it for pages on end) on the lessons of shot placement.
20 years ago this fall, on my Wyoming sheep hunt, my buddy and I spotted a good ram across a deep steep canyon - he stayed to watch the ram, while I bailed down and up. Following his hand signals, I came up from below and made an extreme high angle shot, the ram ran. I got up to where he had been standing, found hair and blood, and began searching. Nothing. About an hour later, my buddy got up to me and was able to describe seeing the ram run about 200 yards, stop, turn back, stand and lick the high grazing wound behind his shoulder, then walk off further away. Had he not been able to confirm it was not a lethal wound, I would have really been torn on whether to continue hunting. As it was, we continued to where he had lost sight of the ram, and several hours later spotted a similar bedded ram which I killed. It was not the ram I had grazed earlier.
As long as a hunter makes every effort to recover an animal at which they shot, I won't condemn them for choosing to continue hunting. In my own personal ethics, I would not feel right continuing to hunt if I was confident I killed the animal and didn't recover it. However, wild animals live short lives and die violent deaths, regardless of whether we choose to participate.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 28, 2018, 02:05:01 PM
:tup:This turned out about as well as it could have. I will let gotcha or "The Shooter" sum it up in detail. I know "The Shooter", he is my girlfriends boss. He is a dedicated and avid hunter, shoots his bow almost every day of the year, and has the very highest of hunting ethics...he did the right thing.
The OP also appears to be a stand up dude who went above and beyond to help recover this animal.
This probably seems like a strange first post. I will properly introduce myself on the introduction thread here in the near future.
That's fantashttps://hunting-washington.com/smf/Smileys/default/thumbsup.giftic, so cool it worked out for everyone.
Post by: Alchase on September 28, 2018, 03:51:54 PM
This turned out about as well as it could have. I will let gotcha or "The Shooter" sum it up in detail. I know "The Shooter", he is my girlfriends boss. He is a dedicated and avid hunter, shoots his bow almost every day of the year, and has the very highest of hunting ethics...he did the right thing.
The OP also appears to be a stand up dude who went above and beyond to help recover this animal.
This probably seems like a strange first post. I will properly introduce myself on the introduction thread here in the near future.
Outstanding first post!
And welcome!!
Post by: huntnfmly on September 28, 2018, 03:57:06 PM
I was hoping it would
Post by: mcquinn on October 02, 2018, 04:17:20 PM
Way to raise the bar on being an epic sportsman!
Post by: elkoholic1 on October 02, 2018, 04:23:06 PM
Post by: ljsommer on October 02, 2018, 04:33:59 PM
Post by: N7XW on October 02, 2018, 04:37:53 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 02, 2018, 05:00:15 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on October 02, 2018, 05:11:10 PM
Post by: elkrack on October 02, 2018, 05:27:43 PM
Post by: Crunchy on October 02, 2018, 05:33:11 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 02, 2018, 05:49:10 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 02, 2018, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Birdguy on October 02, 2018, 06:41:44 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 02, 2018, 06:52:25 PM
Post by: Dr. Death on October 02, 2018, 07:00:07 PM
Post by: HookedOnQuack on October 02, 2018, 08:18:08 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 02, 2018, 08:53:39 PM
Post by: full choke on October 02, 2018, 09:30:09 PM
Great job!
Post by: slowhand on October 02, 2018, 09:41:54 PM
Post by: Gonehuntin01 on October 03, 2018, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: Johnny Doe on October 03, 2018, 08:57:48 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 03, 2018, 09:09:20 AM
Post by: highbuckklr on October 03, 2018, 11:35:04 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 03, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 03, 2018, 04:17:15 PM
So let’s see a pic of this big bull now.🤔Reply #86 has a photo of him with the bull.
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 03, 2018, 04:35:33 PM
So let’s see a pic of this big bull now.🤔Reply #86 has a photo of him with the bull.
Page 6 for us common folk :hello:
Post by: FullDraw on October 05, 2018, 12:36:05 PM
Post by: bearpaw on October 07, 2018, 01:25:11 AM
Post by: gotcha on October 07, 2018, 09:04:24 AM
Post by: elkrack on October 07, 2018, 09:12:41 AM
Thanks bearpaw. Glad it worked out. I had to weed thru lots of people.
I bet you did :chuckle:hopefully there aren’t that many big bulls laying dead out there
Post by: mcquinn on October 07, 2018, 10:11:58 AM
Post by: elkrack on October 07, 2018, 10:21:14 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 07, 2018, 10:39:40 AM
That’s a great bull! Awesome it worked out
:yeah:
Thanks for the color pic, better definition with it.
Post by: Jimmybelltown on October 07, 2018, 10:48:32 AM
Post by: JWEBB on October 07, 2018, 12:47:48 PM
Bulls a stud. Scores 395 7/8
Wow! I need to work on my scoring apparently. I was guessing 340
Post by: time2hunt on October 07, 2018, 01:05:41 PM
Bulls a stud. Scores 395 7/8Who scored it ?
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Post by: mcquinn on October 07, 2018, 01:32:45 PM
Originaly thought he was a 365-370 but was suprised when gotcha and I rough taped him on site, the. My friend came over and unofficially taped him at 395 7/8 using the widest width was 395 we entered it in the computer to find out deductions and it used the G3 measurements, 389.
Even if it was a 295 7/8 the story Was epic, from the first week OFOH terminally ill hunt to the young guys helping me call in a great bull the trip was awesome,( without wounding a monster) but the follow up story by Gotcha was next level sportsman! Super blessed to have it and honored by great men during this trip.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 07, 2018, 02:08:50 PM
Bulls a stud. Scores 395 7/8
I’d say so. :tup:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 07, 2018, 04:13:30 PM
I'm here to tell you it is. 21 inch 1st and 2nds. 18 inch 3rds. Start adding guys. Pics are miss leading.
Candidate for......
Post by: gotcha on October 07, 2018, 04:33:37 PM
Post by: Dan-o on October 07, 2018, 04:35:04 PM
Super classy move on your part to get this to the hunter. :tup:
Post by: Dan-o on October 07, 2018, 04:46:43 PM
I hope it doesn’t get ugly just because we don’t agree on the score, if it was my bull and I had a reputable guy score it I wouldn’t care what people say. Nothing wrong w some saying it’s not a 400” bull, just like most bears posted here or Facebook aren’t 500 lbs.
I guess I'll disagree.
The guy says it's 395 and someone says no way......... You're calling him a liar.
And it is why many people dont post pics here anymore.
It's a shame.
Absolutely beautiful bull, and a fellow sportsman went WAY out of his way to find the hunter.
Post by: trophyhunt on October 07, 2018, 04:52:07 PM
Post by: jasonstevens on October 07, 2018, 05:32:16 PM
Post by: Matth on October 08, 2018, 08:05:18 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 08, 2018, 08:21:45 AM
This is a success thread and a great story that shouldn't be tarnished by bickering over what the bull scores.
And yes there is something wrong with saying it doesn't score that or it doesn't weigh that. That kind of stuff is exactly why people don't post pics here anymore.
Send the guy a pm if you want more information on how he came up with those numbers or who put the tape to it.
Carry on.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 08, 2018, 08:23:20 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 08, 2018, 08:26:34 AM
It amazes me that this thread was able to get the shooter and the bull reunited. I am sure the shooter was sick to his stomach to have lost this bull and over the moon happy to have been able to get it back.
Just an awesome story no matter what the score.
Post by: Matth on October 08, 2018, 08:26:57 AM
I come from a family of hunters and trophy hunters. They all knew a trophy when they saw one. If you told em a bull scored 395 they would have no idea or care wth you were talking about. :chuckle:
:yeah:
Why has this changed so much in 20 years?????
Post by: Roperfive88 on October 08, 2018, 11:19:35 AM
Post by: yakimanoob on October 08, 2018, 11:46:57 AM
Post by: Highhuntin on October 08, 2018, 08:29:11 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 11, 2018, 08:00:10 PM
Awesome animal. Incredible story. :tup::yeah: :tup: :tup:
Post by: Russback on October 13, 2018, 10:21:06 PM