Post by: Lil Bone on September 02, 2009, 04:48:27 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 02, 2009, 04:59:15 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 02, 2009, 05:02:08 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 02, 2009, 05:03:05 PM
Post by: Armadillo on September 02, 2009, 06:25:44 PM
Post by: jdb on September 02, 2009, 06:39:21 PM
Post by: saylean on September 02, 2009, 06:41:14 PM
Post by: Idabooner on September 02, 2009, 06:45:23 PM
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Post by: Lil Bone on September 02, 2009, 07:36:55 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 06:18:56 AM
Post by: lostcat on September 03, 2009, 06:27:22 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 06:39:58 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2009, 06:44:20 AM
:whoo:
:yeah: :tup:
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 03, 2009, 06:48:46 AM
Post by: GoldTip on September 03, 2009, 06:54:44 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 07:00:02 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2009, 07:06:15 AM
:kneel:
Is this a little premature...? (..It could be a forkhorn with an eyeguard :chuckle:)
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 07:06:44 AM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on September 03, 2009, 07:11:09 AM
I have nothing to do all day except keep hitting refresh. So I am patiently waiting for the story and the pictures.......
Post by: jackelope on September 03, 2009, 07:11:40 AM
:kneel:
Is this a little premature...? (..It could be a forkhorn with an eyeguard :chuckle:)
i will take that bet and say it's not.
Post by: Gobble on September 03, 2009, 07:24:32 AM
Post by: mossback91 on September 03, 2009, 07:34:48 AM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 08:26:24 AM
Glad to hear the old bow worked ok... new one is IN the mail as we speak...
Post by: Bearhunter on September 03, 2009, 08:28:55 AM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 08:31:16 AM
Post by: Armadillo on September 03, 2009, 08:31:49 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 03, 2009, 08:41:12 AM
-Steve
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 08:43:01 AM
Post by: coop2424 on September 03, 2009, 08:51:36 AM
Post by: zackmioli on September 03, 2009, 08:58:12 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2009, 11:26:52 AM
:kneel:
Is this a little premature...? (..It could be a forkhorn with an eyeguard :chuckle:)
i will take that bet and say it's not.
Touchet... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on September 03, 2009, 11:32:03 AM
man, this is taking forever. i need story and pictures asap! :'(
me tooo
Post by: Dipsnort on September 03, 2009, 11:48:00 AM
Touchet... :chuckle: :chuckle:I think you mean "touche". Clearly you live too close to the Touchet River. :chuckle:
Post by: Alchase on September 03, 2009, 11:59:59 AM
Anytime already Bone :camp:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2009, 12:00:13 PM
Touchet... :chuckle: :chuckle:I think you mean "touche". Clearly you live too close to the Touchet River. :chuckle:
Touchet/Touche... :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on September 03, 2009, 12:01:31 PM
touche!!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2009, 12:08:49 PM
Post by: runamuk on September 03, 2009, 12:10:19 PM
:jacked:
thats cuz we are all growing bored and restless waiting for the story and pictures
2-shay
Post by: Curly on September 03, 2009, 12:14:45 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 12:16:40 PM
Its kinda ironic really, paying an extra 160 some dollars to extend my hunting then killing him within an hour of first light. :chuckle:
Not trying to be a tease I promise.
and yes, it was a LOoooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg backpack trip. I'll have pictures posted before I can walk normal again I promise. ;)
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 12:18:36 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 12:21:40 PM
Post by: Gobble on September 03, 2009, 12:23:17 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 12:23:57 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on September 03, 2009, 12:25:32 PM
You should smoke a wolf with your longbow! I mean if you got a coyote last year, why not up the size a lil bit???
BTW don't worry about croppin your pics, sure glad I attached that gps tracker to your bumper! :IBCOOL:
Michael
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on September 03, 2009, 12:38:52 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 03, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on September 03, 2009, 01:21:11 PM
Dang Doug, already! Im free if you want to do some more hunting :chuckle: All ive seen is does :bash:
You can't be free, you have way to much work. I will go out there for you!!!!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 03, 2009, 01:59:57 PM
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Im free if you want to do some more hunting
You've got plenty to do, what are you talking about?
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on September 03, 2009, 02:01:45 PM
Dang Doug, already! Im free if you want to do some more hunting :chuckle: All ive seen is does :bash:
You got an archery tag this year?
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 03, 2009, 02:04:09 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 02:31:40 PM
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I found a flatspot for my tent.
It took me 10 hours from the nearest motorized vehicle to get to my spot, fully loaded and fully about ready to puke. I gave it everything I had in me and then some I borrowed from Idabooner when he wasn't looking, to get here.
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 02:36:20 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 02:58:07 PM
Man, you guys don't believe in any sort of foreplay do ya.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 03, 2009, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 03, 2009, 03:00:14 PM
Dandy buck Bone !! Congrats man!
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 03, 2009, 03:21:33 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 03:23:39 PM
More pics!!
Post by: whacker1 on September 03, 2009, 03:24:11 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:25:46 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:29:21 PM
4th buck with that arrow I didn't find it as apparantly it went into the oblivion or buried in the gravel. He humped up and turned back into the hole. I grabbed another arrow and waited. I figured he would die there. then all of a sudden he walked out above me. I stuck another Double lunger into him and he dropped like a rock. He was dead with the first arrow but didn't know it I guess. You can see where he laid.
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Post by: Dmanmastertracker on September 03, 2009, 03:29:43 PM
I think someone mentioned a blue grouse......and Dman, you ask me this every year....nope, not an archery tag this year I just decided to get a headstart on the high hunt. (j/k I have a multiseason tag as previously mentioned) :)
Man, you guys don't believe in any sort of foreplay do ya.
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Your the hardest working frigging hunter I know (besides me ;D), why'd you end it so early :chuckle:. I was asking Charlie about his tag, he's usually a modfire guy.
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:30:06 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on September 03, 2009, 03:30:11 PM
nice buck
Post by: Houndhunter on September 03, 2009, 03:31:20 PM
Post by: saylean on September 03, 2009, 03:32:19 PM
Congrats on a wonderful buck/story.
Post by: Turkeyman on September 03, 2009, 03:33:35 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on September 03, 2009, 03:36:37 PM
MS
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:39:12 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:41:06 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:44:47 PM
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You're too nice Ernie. You'll do great this week. Its time for another Hawk to strike.
Thanks everyone!
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:45:29 PM
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Post by: wastickslinger on September 03, 2009, 03:48:44 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:49:51 PM
(hound....its because I have kids and a wife) :chuckle:
Post by: runamuk on September 03, 2009, 03:50:20 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 03:51:54 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 04:22:57 PM
I know he won't win any scoring competetions and I am sure he won't take the trophy home this year, but I am excited about him. Something about a massive muley that just fires up the ole heart. I was very thankful he was out of velvet.
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Post by: tlbradford on September 03, 2009, 04:27:05 PM
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on September 03, 2009, 04:30:21 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 03, 2009, 04:32:08 PM
That is crazy...that last buck looks to be old (in the face) but still has that 3X4 rack... huh... go figure....
Thanks for the great bow pics!!!
Post by: Bearhunter on September 03, 2009, 04:41:59 PM
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Post by: buckhorn2 on September 03, 2009, 05:01:55 PM
Post by: saylean on September 03, 2009, 05:05:17 PM
you must do some Crocodile Dundee wild buffalo hypnosis on the thing....
Post by: Caseyd on September 03, 2009, 05:12:16 PM
So what you end up packing to eat on the trip? 10 hours in and steep country had to require some serious energy
Post by: mulehunter on September 03, 2009, 05:22:28 PM
Mulehunter ;)
Post by: bucklucky on September 03, 2009, 05:48:18 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 07:42:49 PM
Yeah, I never really liked that shirt or pair of pants anyway. The undies were ready to burn LOL. I eyeballed my jacket seriously. I need a new one anyway, but I thought twice on that one. I never wore the thing up there but never head into the high country without it. By the time I was done, I almost upgraded a sleeping bag too.
I packed several cliff bars, dried mango slices, some jerky, a granola bar for the trail. I chewed with my right side only with everything and washed it down with lots of water. I had set goals for breaks along the way where I could fuel up on water. I could keep my water weight done. I only ran short in one stretch. One of my biggest issues was sun exposure. IT WAS HOT. One stretch there is like NO SHADE. There was some build up with clouds and that ended up being a saving grace. i got real shaky once so took one of my water bottles and mixed protein powder and ice tea for a pick me up. That worked really well. TASTED nasty, but I was willing to do anything. I assume I will have Giardia in about 10 days. Most of the time I had good fresh water, but after I got my deer and did some exploration, I ran out. There was a seep in the ground and I filled my water bottle from a drip. I took a big swig and a marmot come shooting out of his burrow right above where I filled up. :yike:
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 07:46:50 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on September 03, 2009, 07:48:24 PM
Post by: BC CHASER on September 03, 2009, 07:50:49 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on September 03, 2009, 07:59:14 PM
joe
Post by: JBar on September 03, 2009, 08:04:50 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 03, 2009, 08:18:23 PM
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Post by: scoyoc5 on September 03, 2009, 08:26:51 PM
Post by: bow4elk on September 03, 2009, 08:27:12 PM
Bone there is nothing like being able to $#!t through a screen door from 10 feet away! :yike::chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: LongTatLaw on September 03, 2009, 09:18:07 PM
amazing hunt, nice write up, and great photos as expected!
Thats a great deer. Screw score brother...he's old and has great mass!!!
He's a trophybefitting the memorey of an exceptional hunt!
congrats brother! ;)
Post by: beave on September 03, 2009, 09:18:57 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on September 03, 2009, 10:04:39 PM
nice buck man , you have a great spot
I'm more impressed with the determination and time spent finding the spot as well as the woodsmanship to get it done with a longbow. My hat's off to you on that one Bone! Congrats on a memory that will live forever and a freezer that is no longer empty. Oh yeah, it's a STUD of a buck too! 8)
Post by: bankwalker on September 03, 2009, 10:40:16 PM
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 04, 2009, 09:11:30 AM
" I did it in his domain, not in the rut in November, and not on the winter range. I was in the hardest terrain I could imagine to do a stalk,"
That says it all right there. You can be proud of that hunt for the rest of your life.
Congratulations on a great adventure, being safe and harvesting a great buck.
You've earned it.
-Steve
Post by: Dipsnort on September 04, 2009, 09:23:03 AM
And I just have to ask...it took you 10 hours to hike in and then you had to hike out with your gear and a big buck (hopefully most of it downhill). How long on the hike out? 2 trips to take your gear and the meat/horns? Man, lotta work!
Post by: Austrian Hunter on September 04, 2009, 09:57:24 AM
Bone, what did you do to prepare yourself for this hunt? I mean in regards of what shape were you in going into this adventure?
This is absolutely increadable story, thank you for sharing.
Post by: Ray on September 04, 2009, 10:48:21 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 04, 2009, 11:01:12 AM
5+ hours out, and it was MISERABLE. It would have taken longer but I would do anything to get that thing off my back and it was virtually a feat to get it off and back on by myself, so in the words of my supportive wife, one step at a time. My knees and feet had a hard time with the heavy pack. I've been dealing with a bum knee my whole life, adventures like this always bring it to life, and planar facitis this summer from being on my feet at work. I was way out of shape. I did some biking, some running and just overall I work a lot at home and am on my feet all day. I was not nearly the shape I needed to be in, but those that know me know that when I set my mind to something I have the determination or drive of a grizzly bear. It helps to have a lot of mountain man blood running through my veins and the legs of a moose. :)
Post by: MichaelJ on September 04, 2009, 11:09:30 AM
Michael
Post by: boneaddict on September 04, 2009, 11:37:02 AM
Post by: MichaelJ on September 04, 2009, 12:03:29 PM
Michael
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Post by: THE MAN on September 05, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
WELL DONE!!!!! :tup:
Post by: CoryTDF on September 05, 2009, 10:12:24 AM
I notice you shoot traditional. Have you ever heard of RudderBows? The Bowyer who runs the shop is a buddy of mine. I have made a few bows with him and he is a hell of a guy. If you are ever looking to make your own bow he does it all. Just thought you might be interested he is in Kittitas.
http://rudderbows.com/
Post by: boneaddict on September 05, 2009, 10:24:18 AM
The Man, Thanks I think LOL.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 05, 2009, 12:43:09 PM
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I know a lot of people on here think you are a total fraud and fabricate your stories, but they just don't know anything about working hard.
I wonder who that is.... :chuckle:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 06, 2009, 02:16:43 AM
I know a lot of people on here think you are a total fraud and fabricate your stories
Yeah, you outed us. We know for a fact Doug kills his critters at night, with a .22 and a spotlight, out the window of his Subaru Justy, trespassing on private land, out of season, over bait, while drunk. He scores meth in Yak Vegas, laces it into his bait, and waits until they are strung out to kill them. All of his pictures are photoshopped from scans out of Outside Magazine and back issues of western hunting magazines. Plus, he is really a 5'2" albino, has never been outside in the sunlight, and grew up riding stallions in Enumclaw.
Maybe it's because he's a moderator and just deletes the criticisms before we see them, I spend a fair :yike: amount of time on here and haven't seen much in the way of accusations of fraud and fabrication. WTF? Talk about a left-handed compliment ...
Post by: shoot-em-dead on September 06, 2009, 05:04:32 PM
Post by: sjhgraysage on September 06, 2009, 08:54:50 PM
Thanks for the inspiring story of your hunt!!
I have a any bull tag for the blues this fall and the country is intimidating. And I'm older than you.
I know that I may have to really work to get into where the big one like to be, and likely work even harder getting one out. I'll try and remember to keep telling my self "one step at a time".
Congrats on your deer!
Post by: Napalm68 on September 06, 2009, 09:58:46 PM
And thanks for all of the great pictures!
Hell of a shot.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 16, 2009, 01:48:37 PM
Great story Doug. Good stuff. Threads like these are the reason I started and have stayed with this site. :tup:
I think Pope said a mouthful there...
Post by: Jeffrey on September 16, 2009, 03:58:19 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on March 11, 2010, 04:11:02 PM
I even did Michelles seamless cape. I was cussing you by the time I was done Michelle, sorry if your ears were burning.
You mean a short "Y" ?
Post by: boneaddict on March 11, 2010, 04:32:40 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on March 11, 2010, 07:22:18 PM
Now lets see if I let that one freezer burn too.
Yeah no kidding. HAHA