Post by: JPhelps on November 02, 2022, 09:02:53 AM
I arrived the Friday before the opener, only to be greeted by the first winter storm of the year. Over the next five days it snowed, was foggy, snowed some more, fogged in some more and on and on. When the fog did lift, we were able to spot bulls scattered throughout the unit. We found good bulls everyday but nothing that we were quite ready to commit to. On the third evening my buddies spotted what looked like a good bull as Dirk, Jon and I were watching a few other bulls in the timber. I let Dirk and Jon know I was going to go get a better look at the bull and see if he was one we wanted to invest some time in. We got there at 4:30 and as soon as I looked through the spotter I decided he was worth going after.
The only decision that I had to make was waiting until the next morning or bailing straight of the mountain and trying to get a shot that night. After a few seconds I was grabbing my gun and pack and we were running down the ridge. We got there in short order and still had 30 minutes of light left. After what seemed like forever I was able to dig the bull back up and got bedded in to make the shot. It wasn’t my best shooting but after three shots found their mark it was all over but the hard work. Thank God we had some amazing guys offer to walk their horses down so we just had to break him down and get him to the trail.
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Post by: Dan-o on November 02, 2022, 09:06:42 AM
Looking forward to pics if possible.
Congratulations again!
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2022, 09:09:02 AM
Excellent!!!
Looking forward to pics if possible.
Congratulations again!
Pics are added.
Post by: CNELK on November 02, 2022, 09:13:29 AM
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Post by: full choke on November 02, 2022, 09:13:42 AM
Thank you for sharing.
Post by: LDennis24 on November 02, 2022, 09:16:54 AM
Post by: redi on November 02, 2022, 09:19:19 AM
Post by: Dark2Dark on November 02, 2022, 09:22:25 AM
I think I have 19 now. Still feels like I might not ever draw anything, though.
Post by: JPhelps on November 02, 2022, 09:24:10 AM
How about… how many points did it take you to draw? Haha.
I think I have 19 now. Still feels like I might not ever draw anything, though.
14 points
Post by: MooseZ25 on November 02, 2022, 09:27:20 AM
Post by: Sandberm on November 02, 2022, 09:36:44 AM
Post by: Dark2Dark on November 02, 2022, 09:37:00 AM
So there is hope!How about… how many points did it take you to draw? Haha.
I think I have 19 now. Still feels like I might not ever draw anything, though.
14 points
Great bull, congrats.
PS- I used the EZ Suk’R and Amp mouth reeds to call in a nice bull for my dad this year. That new call is definitely a good closer!
Post by: kellama2001 on November 02, 2022, 09:39:59 AM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on November 02, 2022, 10:03:11 AM
Congrats.
Post by: Mulie87 on November 02, 2022, 10:04:05 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 10:21:21 AM
Post by: highside74 on November 02, 2022, 10:28:42 AM
Post by: JPhelps on November 02, 2022, 11:41:33 AM
Awesome job Jason, I’m still waiting on that score though!! :chuckle:
I've looked at the tape a few times and keep walking by it. :dunno:
Post by: huntnfmly on November 02, 2022, 11:41:50 AM
Post by: JPhelps on November 02, 2022, 11:42:06 AM
Man the pictures are beautiful. Great job. Is the hunt going to be on the yuotubes?
Yeah, Leupold filmed it and will be releasing it.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 11:45:29 AM
In the words of our great super smart president….c’mon man!!Awesome job Jason, I’m still waiting on that score though!! :chuckle:
I've looked at the tape a few times and keep walking by it. :dunno:
🤣
Post by: Dan-o on November 02, 2022, 12:19:39 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 02:51:38 PM
Post by: 2MANY on November 02, 2022, 03:02:34 PM
Not sure I agree with you Trophy.
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 03:08:52 PM
Nice bull.Its tough, gonna have a few deductions but I hate deductions. Are you thinking more in the 370’s?
Not sure I agree with you Trophy.
Post by: Mfowl on November 02, 2022, 03:11:05 PM
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Post by: C-Money on November 02, 2022, 03:22:53 PM
Post by: 2MANY on November 02, 2022, 03:34:43 PM
Nice bull.Its tough, gonna have a few deductions but I hate deductions. Are you thinking more in the 370’s?
Not sure I agree with you Trophy.
Nope.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 02, 2022, 03:36:20 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: pickardjw on November 02, 2022, 03:55:24 PM
366"!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 03:57:48 PM
Post by: JPhelps on November 02, 2022, 04:00:59 PM
Jason... you need to put a tape on that guy before this turns into "one of those threads".... :boxin:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Hahaha. I’ve grown to hate scores a lot but you guys talked me into it.
I grabbed the tape real quick and came up with a rough score of 355. I thought he was in the 365 range as well because of his mains but they were 52 instead of what I was guessing were 57. I went in with a goal of 350+.
My new scoring system is “shoot” or “don’t shoot” :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on November 02, 2022, 04:02:40 PM
Post by: raydog on November 02, 2022, 05:03:03 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2022, 05:04:05 PM
Jason... you need to put a tape on that guy before this turns into "one of those threads".... :boxin:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Hahaha. I’ve grown to hate scores a lot but you guys talked me into it.
I grabbed the tape real quick and came up with a rough score of 355. I thought he was in the 365 range as well because of his mains but they were 52 instead of what I was guessing were 57. I went in with a goal of 350+.
My new scoring system is “shoot” or “don’t shoot” :chuckle:
That's a good way to go if you ask me. Congrats again, Phelps.
Post by: hunt6226 on November 02, 2022, 06:40:14 PM
Congrats on a awesome bull!!
Thanks for sharing.
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on November 02, 2022, 07:46:17 PM
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Post by: 2MANY on November 03, 2022, 05:50:52 AM
Excellent bull Sir. Score cards are for golf anyways :tung:
True true and golf sucks.
Beautiful bull.
Post by: dreamingbig on November 03, 2022, 07:38:31 AM
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Post by: danderson on November 04, 2022, 06:17:10 PM
Congratulations,
Post by: Gentrys on November 05, 2022, 02:07:31 PM
Post by: scoutdog346 on November 06, 2022, 08:49:09 AM
Post by: JPhelps on November 06, 2022, 10:17:22 AM
This is washington state right???? What quality hunt was it?
Out of respect for others trying to draw, I’m not going to mention the unit.
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 06, 2022, 10:26:17 AM
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Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 20, 2023, 11:07:30 AM
Loved the Video of this Hunt.
Me too.
Post by: Rugsnfeathers on September 20, 2023, 11:21:47 AM
Loved the Video of this Hunt.
Me too.
I just watched the Youtube video last night before going to bed. Great hunt with a lot of cool guys and good camaraderie! Way to go!
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Post by: JPhelps on October 03, 2023, 10:39:19 AM
The weather was relentless for most of the hunt, it was tough to get around but in the end it just added to the memories of this hunt. I cant thank my new buddies; Josh, Dane and Adam enough for all their help bringing the horses down so we could get the weight off of our backs.