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Title: A hot tip
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 12:27:43 PM: I had a tip from two different members to chase down a pair of particular critters. I ran out of vacation and had to work two weeks straight. Well, I got up this morning and though it was ugly out (fog and dark) I headed to check it out. I wanted to do it before the snow flies. Well one the members mentions that I might see a nice bull. I gandered at first light and I couldn't find what I was looking for. I went to a different area and also struck out. I got above the fog and it was beautiful. Since I was in the hood and already invested in gas, I decided to take another gander. I still didn't find what I was looking for but bumped into this fellow. Its a bit cropped and blown up and grainy from the light I am sure. This would be one of those doucment things versus art. If you know where it is, please don't post it out loud out of respect for the tip giver. Thanks. What a beast. Lots of character. I need to track down more permissions before I could get any better pics.
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Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 04, 2009, 12:28:49 PM: Nice one..Why didnt you shoot him?
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 04, 2009, 12:32:29 PM: wow love that picture
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Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 12:33:00 PM: I'd hate to create controversy. LOL

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Post by: jackelope on December 04, 2009, 12:33:47 PM: i need one the other way...rotate 90 degrees...for a new wallpaper.
great one Bone.
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on December 04, 2009, 12:37:04 PM: Kinda reminds me I need to get my Christmas lights up. Nice one bone.
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Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 12:38:07 PM: He was resisting.

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Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 04, 2009, 12:39:41 PM: I bet he cant wait for his bones to drop.. thats gotta suck.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 04, 2009, 12:41:17 PM: that hole in his horn is cool also if he don't get that off before he sheds he might me draging one around for awhile or get it stuck and i hope the other one pops off if that is the case. great bull and great pics
Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 12:42:26 PM: He needs about three years.

When I first saw him I thought he was attached to a wheel line.
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Post by: YellowDog on December 04, 2009, 12:42:39 PM: Looks like sombody might have a good chance at finding a matched set that wont be too far from each other.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 04, 2009, 12:51:02 PM: :bash: :bash: can't see him at work... I'll check when I get home...
Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 12:51:38 PM: Its wrapped around his neck too, so not sure how this will turn out.
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Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 04, 2009, 01:00:26 PM: I like that hole on his right side.

Is that wrapped around his neck or just hanging on the hide 180degrees, but not 360?

-Steve
Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2009, 01:02:33 PM: I couldn't tell completely but there looks to be a line above his shoulder in that one profile pic and I think that is wire caused
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 04, 2009, 01:13:02 PM: I bet he will get free once they drop..sure hope so.
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Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on December 04, 2009, 02:47:41 PM: Always amazes me how strong elk antlers are. Poor barbwire took a beating.

Great pic's as usual!
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Post by: YellowDog on December 04, 2009, 03:00:33 PM: I didn't notice that it might be around his neck. I can see it now on the right side of his neck in the first picture but cant really see it on the left side. Hope he comes out of it and doesnt get hung up on something between now and the time he drops.

So, do you care to venture a guess at the bulls age? Looking at his face/head, he looks like a younger bull but his body and the hanging gut on him makes him look older than his face. Just curious what others think.
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Post by: Hornseeker on December 04, 2009, 03:02:12 PM: Those are good shots! I hope he comes outta that ok.... :(
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Post by: alecvg on December 04, 2009, 03:48:15 PM: Awesome shots bone! He looks like he has good genetics, in a few years he will be awesome!
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Post by: npaull on December 04, 2009, 05:00:10 PM: I bet he will be fine. Once he gets something he can pull against I seriously doubt that wire can resist him without breaking like twine.
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Post by: Snowman on December 04, 2009, 05:04:00 PM: Might be cool mount to have!! Defenitly a consversation piece!! :)
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Post by: MtnMuley on December 04, 2009, 08:25:08 PM: Nice pics! You might find a couple sheds rather close to each other. ;)
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on December 04, 2009, 11:52:55 PM: Those are good Bone. Looks like art to me.
Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: boneaddict on December 05, 2009, 06:17:50 AM: Thanks, the lighting was aweful. Never a happy medium. The fog line was right above me and it basically absorbed the life right out of it. Thank God for Raw and IS.
Title: Re: A hot tip
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 05, 2009, 07:31:56 AM: Great pics Doug. Well lets hope he doesn't get stuck in something and when he sheds it doesn't cause him damage. Way to seek them out.