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Title: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on June 12, 2019, 03:54:55 PM
 I'm so jacked right now. I GOT THE COLOCKUM SEPT HUNT. will take any suggestions. Unfortunately I also got a westbar cow tag, will be loosing 21 years on the cow hunt but getting the Colockum makes it ok.
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Post by: X-Force on June 12, 2019, 03:55:42 PM
Rifle or archery?
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on June 12, 2019, 03:59:07 PM
rifle O YA
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Post by: baker5150 on June 12, 2019, 04:02:41 PM
rifle O YA

Nice, that'll be a fun hunt.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: bobcat on June 12, 2019, 04:05:00 PM
Just do the cow hunt. Better meat. Just kidding.   :)

Congrats.
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Post by: wheels on June 12, 2019, 04:26:30 PM
congrats
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Martinhunter on June 12, 2019, 04:28:47 PM
Just do the cow hunt. Better meat. Just kidding.   :)

Congrats.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: hendog on June 12, 2019, 04:43:38 PM
I drew  a Winston Muzzie Cow Tag with 6 points.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 12, 2019, 06:46:24 PM
I'm so jacked right now. I GOT THE COLOCKUM SEPT HUNT. will take any suggestions. Unfortunately I also got a westbar cow tag, will be loosing 21 years on the cow hunt but getting the Colockum makes it ok.
yes it does. Last time I drew quality elk I drew a cow tag and multi season elk. The state gets you coming and going. Grats on a spectacular tag!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: C-Money on June 12, 2019, 07:52:43 PM
Oh wow...Glad to follow along! Congratulations on the bull tag!! It sure is a treasure!!

PS, if you have any ideas on the West Bar tag, my daughter drew it as well. Open to advise!!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: elkrack on June 12, 2019, 08:19:27 PM
Guy posted a great bull last year from this hunt. Masher bull :tup:
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Post by: AlpineMuley on June 12, 2019, 08:30:10 PM
 :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: shootem on June 13, 2019, 12:11:28 AM
Congrats on a world class tag. Please send pics and stories.
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Post by: deadyote on June 13, 2019, 12:48:40 PM
Congrats!!!  I'll be over there that week after with the muzzy tag.  Good luck.   
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Post by: boneaddict on June 13, 2019, 12:56:28 PM
Cool that a member drew this.  I hope to see a pic or two.
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Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on June 13, 2019, 12:59:21 PM
I'm so jacked right now. I GOT THE COLOCKUM SEPT HUNT. will take any suggestions. Unfortunately I also got a westbar cow tag, will be loosing 21 years on the cow hunt but getting the Colockum makes it ok.

Page 12 of the regulations... "If you were selected for a special permit in error or if you are not able to participate in the hunt due to illness or deployment, you can contact the Wildlife Program at (360) 902-2515 to request having your points restored."

I would consider you being drawn for the cow tag being and "error". Seams like it would be too smart to have an "=if(" statement in their algorithm for drawing. I don't know but maybe its worth a shot to see if they would re-instate the points on your cow tag...  :dunno:
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Post by: Duckhunter14 on June 13, 2019, 06:23:43 PM
Cool that a member drew this.  I hope to see a pic or two.

 :yeah: congrats and enjoy it man! Should be a once in a lifetime hunt.
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Post by: elkoholic1 on June 13, 2019, 06:27:31 PM
congrats....     :tup:
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Post by: Gentrys on June 14, 2019, 08:56:13 AM
Keep us posted on your scouting trips and hunt!  Congrats!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: 2MANY on June 14, 2019, 09:01:48 AM
The coolest part of this isn't the tag......it's how jacked the hunter is!!!
Congrats dude and have the time of your life.!!!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Matth on June 14, 2019, 09:07:53 AM
I'm so jacked right now. I GOT THE COLOCKUM SEPT HUNT. will take any suggestions. Unfortunately I also got a westbar cow tag, will be loosing 21 years on the cow hunt but getting the Colockum makes it ok.
I love the excitement in your post, that's what it's all about.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: dupedc on June 16, 2019, 08:46:29 AM
Congratulations on a very special tag! Can’t wait to hear your story! Good luck!


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Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Rainier10 on June 16, 2019, 09:52:50 AM
Congrats on an awesome tag.
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Post by: RockChuck on June 16, 2019, 11:01:55 AM
 :tup: congrats! Good luck!
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Post by: bowhunterforever on June 17, 2019, 12:56:11 PM
That's awesome :IBCOOL: congrats and good luck :tup: Keep us updated should be an epic hunt
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on June 23, 2019, 06:13:59 AM
Unbelievable response from fellow hunters, Thank you all for reaching out and stepping up to help me out. Will keep you all updated on scouting trips and hunt.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Whitenuckles on June 25, 2019, 02:44:04 PM
Congratulations bro! Look forward to hearing about the hunt!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 01, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
Got my bull will post story and pics when I can get my boy over to show me how do this. stay tuned.
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Post by: headshot5 on October 01, 2019, 05:17:59 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: dscubame on October 01, 2019, 06:39:17 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: lewy on October 01, 2019, 07:02:41 AM
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Post by: Mfowl on October 01, 2019, 08:01:39 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: hunterednate on October 01, 2019, 09:19:42 AM
Yeehaw!
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 01, 2019, 09:27:06 AM
Congrats! Hope your hunt was everything you wanted it to be :tup:
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Post by: Tschaefer72 on October 01, 2019, 09:32:13 AM
Congrats! Look forward to the story and pics.
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Post by: jackelope on October 01, 2019, 09:37:53 AM
I sent you a pm. I can help with photos.
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Post by: Jpmiller on October 01, 2019, 10:24:36 AM
Awesome, looking forward to the pics and story.
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 01, 2019, 10:59:02 AM
:yeah:
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Post by: Dblstks on October 01, 2019, 12:10:23 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: CackleBird98 on October 01, 2019, 12:22:04 PM
Let's hear the story bud!
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Post by: Furee65 on October 01, 2019, 12:48:34 PM
Congrats on a successful hunt
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Post by: Machias on October 01, 2019, 01:05:13 PM
Awesome!!!!  Congrats!!
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Post by: elkrack on October 01, 2019, 01:40:33 PM
Congrats! :tup:
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Post by: 2MANY on October 01, 2019, 02:44:23 PM
21 years and you finally got it!??  :o

Hhhmmm
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Post by: Yelper Guy on October 01, 2019, 02:47:01 PM
2Many, you tell us of your success, get us all giddy for the story & pics, and no story or pics.
I feel like I've got bluebal-!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: 2MANY on October 01, 2019, 02:53:10 PM
I talked of success?

I don't remember that but I did have an epic rut filled trip to EyeDaHo the second half of September.
Passed on bulls waiting for Mr Big to sniff up the cows on my side of the herd but no luck.
Saw bulls mounting cows and had the Montana Decoy bring one up hill from 250 yards to 10.

I feel like I got Blackbal-!!!!

Best rut action I've ever seen and I came home with a quiver full.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Gonehuntin01 on October 01, 2019, 02:57:46 PM
Congrats and can't wait to hear the story and see the pics. 
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Post by: 2MANY on October 01, 2019, 02:59:44 PM
^^^^^^This^^^^
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 01, 2019, 05:01:46 PM
Still no pics or story?????? :bash:


















 :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: elkrack on October 01, 2019, 06:53:24 PM
 He clearly learned from the best(plat) on slow play the story :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 01, 2019, 09:18:37 PM
 :yike: :yike: :yike: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 01, 2019, 10:34:20 PM
This is right up there with that Duval bull!   :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: elkrack on October 03, 2019, 03:08:57 PM
Waiting...... still waiting  :cmp1:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 03, 2019, 08:41:16 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: jackelope on October 04, 2019, 07:58:00 AM
Oh he's good at this game.
 
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Post by: RockChuck on October 04, 2019, 08:03:16 AM
another 21 years to hear the story??


Congrats  :tup:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 04, 2019, 08:22:03 AM
This is torture. It's just mean, mean I tell you, mean.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Rainier10 on October 04, 2019, 09:24:19 AM
@PlateauNDN  I just want to apologize for any grief I gave you about your long drawn out stories about slaying the dragon.  :sry:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 04, 2019, 09:49:31 AM
@PlateauNDN  I just want to apologize for any grief I gave you about your long drawn out stories about slaying the dragon.  :sry:

 :chuckle: I thought I told classic stories but this is on a whole nother level. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Rainier10 on October 04, 2019, 09:58:46 AM
@PlateauNDN  I just want to apologize for any grief I gave you about your long drawn out stories about slaying the dragon.  :sry:

 :chuckle: I thought I told classic stories but this is on a whole nother level. :chuckle:
This one is slightly more abreviated and drawn out.

I got a tag and I am stoked!
Thanks for the info I will let you know how scouting goes.
I got my bull and will post pics when my son comes over.

I am guessing that based on the spacing between posts we should have pics or a story in November and pics or the story in December.  Hopefully we get pics and the story all together in the next post.

Just giving you the business Joseph.  :chuckle:  Looking forward to hearing your story and seeing some pics when you get the time.  I am guessing this hunt took time away from other things and you are playing catch up.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: C-Money on October 05, 2019, 08:15:13 AM
While we wait...I remember being able to get a post out "buck down" from a hill on the farm, but could not get a picture to load. Firefighter4607 called me and said the people are getting restless on the site. So, I drove all the way into town where signal was a little better and did my duty to get the people of Hunt WA a pic. This is crazy!!! I love the Colockum, and would love to hear about hunter success and see a pic! C'mon man! :chuckle:
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Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on October 06, 2019, 07:01:52 PM
Definitely following
Excited to hear and see
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Post by: huntingfool7 on October 06, 2019, 07:38:55 PM
TAGGING
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Post by: Birdgetter on October 08, 2019, 07:41:31 AM
another 21 years to hear the story??


Congrats  :tup:
:yeah: :chuckle:
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Post by: Curly on October 08, 2019, 07:48:19 AM
 :o
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Post by: 2MANY on October 08, 2019, 08:13:26 AM
An ID looking forward?
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Post by: kirkl on October 08, 2019, 09:08:54 AM
Hes still driving around documenting dummy camps.
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Post by: Whisker Biscuit on October 10, 2019, 01:32:06 AM
Tagging also.  hope it's a good one.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Goshawk on October 11, 2019, 01:47:08 PM
Just to be clear, I think most folks here are wanting to see what you got now, not get a review on how well the meat tasted with Christmas Dinner!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: time2hunt on October 12, 2019, 04:58:23 AM
I’ve seen pics  and he’s a great bull not sure why he’s not posting .


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Post by: Bowhunter3 on October 13, 2019, 02:50:05 PM
Fantastic story
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on October 14, 2019, 05:52:05 AM
I’ve seen pics  and he’s a great bull not sure why he’s not posting .
Indeed
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 16, 2019, 11:37:18 AM
Here is some pictures. Will post story later.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2019, 11:38:08 AM
Congrats on a Beast!
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 16, 2019, 11:41:28 AM
That's a beautiful animal glad you had some young studs to help with the packing
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 16, 2019, 11:44:12 AM
Some serious tine length on that dude. Congrats
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Post by: Buckblaster on October 16, 2019, 11:45:21 AM
Love those long tines, very nice!!
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Post by: full choke on October 16, 2019, 11:52:06 AM
Great bull!  :tup:

Looking forward to the story!
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 16, 2019, 01:15:18 PM
Holy smokes I don't think I can recall every seeing a colockum bull with thirds like that.

Great bull and thanks so much for posting the pics.

Congrats on a truly remarkable bull.
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Post by: Watimberghost on October 16, 2019, 01:23:38 PM
That's a really nice bull! Congrats :tup:
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Post by: Odell on October 16, 2019, 01:28:05 PM
Holy smokes I don't think I can recall every seeing a colockum bull with thirds like that.

Great bull and thanks so much for posting the pics.

Congrats on a truly remarkable bull.

No doubt! What a great bull
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Post by: RockChuck on October 16, 2019, 02:07:04 PM
Wow! Nice! :tup:
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Post by: elkrack on October 16, 2019, 02:20:48 PM
Congrats on an absolute giant! :tup:
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Post by: shootem on October 16, 2019, 09:14:32 PM
Fansastic bull. Congrats.
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Post by: Mfowl on October 16, 2019, 09:38:50 PM
Congrats! Beautiful bull!
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Post by: bulldogs40 on October 16, 2019, 10:04:48 PM
What a pig!! Congrats!!!
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Post by: C-Money on October 17, 2019, 08:02:07 AM
Oh wow! Awesome bull! So cool! Congrats!!
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Post by: deadwoodbuck on October 17, 2019, 08:52:23 AM
That’s a beauty...a nice trophy and a whole lotta meat. Nice that you can still harvest a stud like that.  :tup: :tup:
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Post by: TriggerMike on October 17, 2019, 11:00:46 AM
HOLY CRAP!!!  :yike: Nice bull!
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Post by: sjhgraysage on October 17, 2019, 11:22:40 AM
Dang Fine Bull! Congrats!!!
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Post by: jackelope on October 17, 2019, 11:39:32 AM
Congrats and thanks for sharing the photos. That’s an impressive bull.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 18, 2019, 05:29:51 AM
Ok first I want to thank everyone on this forum that helped me out, and have made some friends because of it. also a huge thanks to my buddy's that showed up to camp to help scout and of course my two boys who were there the whole time and with me during hunt and pack out. I started by scouting many times during the summer made camp 10 days before season. Was there the whole time scouting during the days prior to hunt trying my best not to mess with the bow hunters. only found 1 huge masher bull during theses days and a bunch of ok nice bulls learning the country and talking to almost every bow hunting camp up there and that's a lot of camps. All of them were cooler than *censored* all welcoming me and giving much needed intel, thanks to all of you crazy @#$%ers. The opener my youngest and a buddy started at light got back after dark and only saw 2 small bulls, figured by onx tracker we went 15 miles. my oldest and buddy scouted other areas. 2nd day pretty much say but diff area. Now I'm getting a little worried, so 3rd morn before light went up up up bugles all around. I called in a nice bull had safety off the bull just behind a tree I had a great 30 yard shot and pulled Triger. CLICK what. pulled bolt back and no round in chamber WHAT. my boy started to laugh at me. the bull walks out from behind tree was a nice 6x6 but not the bull I thought he was. The elk gods were lookin after me or something? let him walk away. UP UP UP by know 9:30 time to take a break dangling our legs over a shale cliff listening to a bull at the bottom screaming out comes 3 cows in a hurry around 800 to 900 yards down at the bottom of a stand of timber, around a min later this bull walks out the boy ranged it at 650 yards on my belly I go, gave a bugle he stopped. Turned the huskemaw turret to 650 no wind touched off the 338 win mag. ELK DOWN. just below us another bull pops out were glassing him when I look over and see the bull I just shot is back up I sent another round down and this time he did not get back up. just getting down to him and the pack out kicked our buts but this hunt has been one of the most epic fun hunt my boys and I have had. THANKS again every one.
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Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2019, 06:44:27 AM
nice bull, congrats
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Post by: nitroelk on October 18, 2019, 01:10:57 PM
wow nice elk and good story. Those antlers are sweeeet.
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Post by: elkrack on October 18, 2019, 05:25:00 PM
Sounds like an awesome hunt! Any measurements taken yet?
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 19, 2019, 05:29:30 AM
No at taxidermy will be there for quit a while said they have to dry for 4 to 6 months for accurate score?
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Post by: klickman on October 19, 2019, 08:16:13 AM
The drying period is 60 days. The taxidermist should allow you to take the horns home. Then bring them back once he’s ready to mount.


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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 19, 2019, 01:43:09 PM
Awesome bull :drool:
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Post by: hunting4sanity on October 19, 2019, 01:59:38 PM
Now that's making the most out of a tag. Beautiful bull, congrats!
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: WapitiChaser on October 20, 2019, 07:57:22 AM
Great story Mr. W.

That is one bad bruiser!   A lifetime hunt and memory for sure! 

I’ve watched some of the biggest bulls of my life walk through and the crosshairs of my scope in the clockum.  Such a hard tag to get, I am thrilled for you to have been blessed to have the time and effort to fill it!

I may have missed the post on it,  but does anyone know if Joe got his cow points back? 

A giant congratulations to you and your team on punching that tag!

🦌
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: HntnFsh on October 20, 2019, 08:04:54 AM
The drying period is 60 days. The taxidermist should allow you to take the horns home. Then bring them back once he’s ready to mount.


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I would definitely bring the horns home until the taxidermist needs them. They are probably perfectly safe. But When I had my Dayton bull mounted the taxidermist passed away. Fortunately he told me to hang onto the horns until he needed them. I was also very fortunate to get my cape back. Others weren't so lucky. I know of another taxidermist shop that burn down and another that had several mounts stolen. If the horn are in your possession stuff may still happen. But at least you will have it on your control.
Title: Re: 21 years and i finaly got it
Post by: Joseph wilcox on October 21, 2019, 06:29:02 AM
no did not get cow pts back had to eat 22 years. Ya that's prob a good idea to bring home.
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Post by: WapitiChaser on October 22, 2019, 07:33:24 PM
Ugggggg....  eating 22 points.  Can’t hurt to take it to DFW and plead your case.....

In any event,  even if they tell you to pack sand, it hurts less having that big boy on the wall  :IBCOOL:

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Post by: kirkl on October 22, 2019, 08:13:38 PM
Dandy bull
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