Post by: Bearhunter on March 02, 2012, 08:56:29 PM
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Post by: gasman on March 02, 2012, 09:12:30 PM
Can't wait to seeand hear about the scouting trips tyat will lead up to the trophy of a life time.
:hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello:
Post by: SuperDave on March 02, 2012, 09:15:57 PM
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Brandon
Post by: wildweeds on March 02, 2012, 09:24:27 PM
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Post by: jackelope on March 02, 2012, 10:10:25 PM
:tup:
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Post by: saylean on March 03, 2012, 10:48:07 AM
Best of luck!
Post by: Ironhead on March 03, 2012, 11:01:22 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on March 03, 2012, 02:59:42 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 04, 2012, 06:11:28 AM
Post by: BrushChimp on March 04, 2012, 07:56:05 AM
Thanks everyone!!! Im gonna giver it hell with my Bowtech we shall see how it pans out )---------->
With all that time, I'm glad to see you're going to give it a try with archery tackle. You can always pick up a gun if things get down to the wire.
Post by: Bearhunter on March 04, 2012, 10:01:02 AM
Post by: 3nails on March 04, 2012, 10:06:38 AM
Cranked out about 5 miles this morning out on the street. It felt good, and now where headed out the door to go up towards baker on hike into a waterfall with the kids!! Started at 209lbs in Mid Jan. down to 191.7 this morning!!! Goal is to get to 175lbs or less by May and then shed some more while scouting this summer!!Why aren't you working 'round the clock like the rest of us trying to get the plant up and running so fuel prices can come back down! Sheesh! :chuckle:
Post by: billythekidrock on March 04, 2012, 10:16:38 AM
Cranked out about 5 miles this morning out on the street. It felt good, and now where headed out the door to go up towards baker on hike into a waterfall with the kids!! Started at 209lbs in Mid Jan. down to 191.7 this morning!!! Goal is to get to 175lbs or less by May and then shed some more while scouting this summer!!Why aren't you working 'round the clock like the rest of us trying to get the plant up and running so fuel prices can come back down! Sheesh! :chuckle:
I was gonna ask the same thing. I guess since he is hunting in his backyard he is not too concerned about fuel costs. Or maybe he plans on jogging to the Mt.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 04, 2012, 10:45:56 AM
Post by: shanevg on March 04, 2012, 12:17:01 PM
I'm looking forward to helping you out here and there with the tag. I'll definitely keep you updated on what i see in the unit! You definitely have potential for a monster but just enjoy the hunt as a whole as well! I know you will.
I plan on being a lot of help to you until that mid-June timeframe when I find out that I drew my Mt. Baker tag! :IBCOOL:
Post by: The100Road on March 04, 2012, 07:38:47 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on March 04, 2012, 07:42:59 PM
Cranked out about 5 miles this morning out on the street. It felt good, and now where headed out the door to go up towards baker on hike into a waterfall with the kids!! Started at 209lbs in Mid Jan. down to 191.7 this morning!!! Goal is to get to 175lbs or less by May and then shed some more while scouting this summer!!
That's my goal weight, 175. Down to 189 as of today. Just need to change the diet up and I should be able to hit it in the next two months.
Post by: wildweeds on March 04, 2012, 08:36:13 PM
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Post by: shanevg on March 10, 2012, 01:57:22 PM
Post by: summit creek on March 11, 2012, 04:49:25 PM
Ok guys its official my info was sent away to the State yesterday by SCI. I did in fact purchase the WA State Governors Goat tag and am very excited for this up and coming season. I am chomping at the bit for the regulations to come out so I can see the restructure of the Mt. Baker hunt and find out if they added any more additional tags in other units. I have always dreamed of purchasing the Governors Goat tag but its been out of my reach financially until this year. At the SCI convention at the Bellevue Meydenbaur center I purchased a $100 poker card out of a fresh deck and low and behold they draw my Joker, and I won $5K instantly$$$$$$ BIG MONEY BABY!!!!! Catch was I had to spend it there which was only fair. I then at that very moment knew that I was going home with the Goat tag unless it went for over $10K, then I would put the money towards a Dall Sheep hunt with one of the Guides there. The Bidding began, my number hit that $10K mark and it must have been the phone bidders maximum bid as well because thats were it ended! I did not get to sleep until almost 3:30am that morning after driving home, I was so excited... Three weeks prior to the SCI Show I decided to change my lifestyle and become a healthy person and get in shape for this upcoming hunting season, so I needless to say this has really keep the motivation going now. As of today I am down 16lbs and got about another 20 to hit my goal and hope to be there by May. I have a personal goal for this tag, and if I dont succed I will have fun trying at least. Two things I know for sure are that my two good friends Alpinehunter and BChaser will be there along the journey with me :tup: Oh ya if anybody was curious I am also known as BillyGoatHunter on here also, which if the Mods want they can destroy that profile. Sorry for stringing you all along it was just to much fun to go along with all the great comments on the other thread. Thanks for all the positive input from many friends on here!!! Ill keep you guys all informed on how the scouting is going... Oh ya and not a chance I would be caught with old Doyle Moss.... Unless hes got a Chopper :chuckle:can you only hunt mt.baker
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2012, 04:58:16 PM
Post by: 3nails on March 11, 2012, 06:20:18 PM
I am pretty sure he can hunt any unit that has atleast 2 tags in the special permit draw.Which by last year would eliminate 3 out of the 4 Baker areas.
Post by: Bearhunter on March 11, 2012, 08:23:33 PM
Post by: Shed Stud on March 11, 2012, 08:54:09 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 11, 2012, 09:31:08 PM
Black Buttes of Baker if the regs stay the same.... I was told they are probably changing though... The biggest Billys are up in the deepest nastiest cliffy buttes of the Black Buttes as well. Who knows if they go to two units then I may get to hunt all the way around the mountain! Definetly gonna spend some time in Goat Rocks and North Chelan as well.....
I just hope they don't royally screw you and take away any unit with 2 or more tags. That is honestly one of my biggest problems with the governor tag. As the bidder, you should have the right to know what you are bidding on before you can bid. If he Lincoln Peak tag gets pulled from you, it significantly decreases the value of the tag. :twocents:
Post by: Wea300mag on March 14, 2012, 06:46:31 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on March 14, 2012, 07:48:19 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on March 14, 2012, 08:18:45 PM
Somebody kinds like Jimmy Bigtime himself :chuckle: Dan you going to the MDF banquet next month? We will be there we have a couple tables one with seats left if you would like to sit near me :tup:
I have to check, I think I'm supposed to be at the "First man of Lymans" table, I'll be in touch.
How often do you get to hang with the Gov goat tag holder? :party1:
Post by: 75johndeere on April 18, 2012, 09:17:17 PM
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Post by: Arteman on April 30, 2012, 06:55:24 PM
Post by: blacktailer on May 01, 2012, 12:09:37 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 01, 2012, 12:56:21 PM
Post by: slim9300 on May 01, 2012, 05:15:21 PM
I think he will shoot a Nanny :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :sry:
Don't laugh. He could see a 13 incher. ;)
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 01, 2012, 05:24:07 PM
Post by: 280ackley on May 01, 2012, 06:04:24 PM
Can't wait to follow this thread :) Good luck on your hunt of a lifetime! Sounds like you are on your way to getting into GOAT shape.
:yeah:
Post by: slim9300 on May 01, 2012, 06:24:24 PM
you have any pictures of this 13" nanny :o :dunno: :chuckle:
I was being half sarcastic but I will tell you that there are 97 B&C entries that are nannies (50 of them making the all-time book). Thus, it's easy to speculate that many more have been killed that would make the book, yet were not entered. So killing a nanny is not really a joke if it's big enough. I would bet a good amount of money that the majority of the nannies entered in B&C are over 10" and many of them being 11" plus. (I wish I was subscribed and could look) When my dad killed his 9.25" goat in BC in 1999, his guide instructed him to shoot a nanny that he guessed at 11.5" and would make B&C easily. Well, unfortunately he missed the nanny.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 01, 2012, 06:35:38 PM
Post by: Special T on May 01, 2012, 07:23:41 PM
Post by: 50CalJim on May 01, 2012, 07:31:15 PM
I was being sarcastic too ..... :dunno: :chuckle: I know my little BEARHUNTER will get it done one way or the other.... 8) :tup: EVEN if he has to hire our Buddy Sanford to help him out .. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: BOY I BET THIS WILL GET HIM ROLLING :dunno: ;)OUCH!!! :peep:
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on May 01, 2012, 07:36:56 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2012, 09:04:15 PM
you have any pictures of this 13" nanny :o :dunno: :chuckle:
close anyway?
Courtesy of ShaneVG
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 01, 2012, 09:22:06 PM
Post by: slim9300 on May 02, 2012, 07:40:55 AM
you have any pictures of this 13" nanny :o :dunno: :chuckle:
close anyway?
Courtesy of ShaneVG
She's a beast. :)
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Post by: shanevg on May 02, 2012, 09:02:02 AM
Post by: slim9300 on May 02, 2012, 10:13:21 AM
I have pictures of two different nannies in the Baker area that are 12+ inches including the one Jakelope posted. I also have a billy that is pushing 12. There are some big goats up there. That is for sure.
When I draw a tag I will be giving you a call and paying substantially for your services. ;)
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Post by: dreamingbig on May 17, 2012, 09:13:18 AM
Post by: slim9300 on May 18, 2012, 01:38:12 PM
Have you been out scouting yet? Snow is starting to melt but I would imagine you still need to take the snow shoes with.
I'll take the lack of response as a yes. :)
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Post by: shanevg on May 18, 2012, 06:09:33 PM
I was out last weekend and found this yearling. Snow is definitely starting to melt.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2FIMG_7164.jpg&hash=cdde59f3bc72be815c9beccc93bbe52a6dc5e32d)
On another note, here are the big nannies people have been referring to:
This is one of them:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2F267823_10100486693070088_10735616_57266271_685365_n.jpg&hash=ca85f2ba78d97f0014d4d5505e9ed96bced9348c)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2F265013_10100486692905418_10735616_57266265_6073347_n.jpg&hash=02fd0fe49321a2fd919e023402162daacd83938d)
And then as previously posted, this girl was photographed in a different herd the very same year.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2F263822_10100486689342558_10735616_57266171_5320760_n.jpg&hash=8e177c70cb22529265052cb801d23c197b665d1f)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2F263114_10100486689437368_10735616_57266174_8032785_n.jpg&hash=4653bc87503aedb5c2597690c14beae636437503)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FMountain%2520goats%2F261323_10100486689397448_10735616_57266172_2608049_n.jpg&hash=459f061e74eb27e5517f1e2cc5f9249e38c7afc4)
But Bearhunter is looking for a billy like this!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg17%2Fshanevg%2FTrail%2520cam%2520pics%2FPICT0026.jpg&hash=95e8d1835e14b0fdfca81ca68252df51125824af)
Post by: Guy on May 19, 2012, 06:37:53 AM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on May 19, 2012, 07:21:32 AM
Post by: slim9300 on May 19, 2012, 11:45:23 AM
So how do you tell the nannies from the billys? Great job on getting the tag and keep us posted.
http://wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DOW/Education/pdf/HunterEducation/MountainGoatIDQuizWEBRev09102010.pdf (http://wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DOW/Education/pdf/HunterEducation/MountainGoatIDQuizWEBRev09102010.pdf)
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Post by: Bearhunter on May 21, 2012, 03:41:55 AM
To be successful, I fiqured it was time to change my lifestyle by working out daily, eating frequent and healthier foods and shedding 30lbs of unwanted body fat. I feel so much healthier already and got another 15lbs to go!
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My goal is to kill one with my Bow, so I picked up a used Mt. Goat 3d target and have been practicing from steep angles and long shots, heres a picture of my boys helping dad with his archery skills.
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I was in need of a new backcountry tent this season as my Eureka has seen its last Thunder storm in the Wyoming Backcountry and didnt hold up to well. So after much research I decided between the MontBell Cresent II and the MSR Carbon Reflex 2. I bought both, set them up and disected them and finally came to a conclusion that the MSR would be my tent of choice this season, so back to backcounty gear went the Montbell. The MSR is a little roomier and better vestibule space for my pack and boots, as well as being about 1/2 pound lighter, weighing in at 2lbs 8oz, with fly and stakes. Watch Steap and cheap as they have been on there for $225 lately which is hell of a deal for a $500 tent.
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Late winter on a day off I felt the need to be up in the Mountains near the Goats, so I packed up the family and headed for Mt. Baker for a day of sleding and glassing on a beautiful day. Got my cardio in as well pulling the kids up the mountain with there sleds!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FIMG_9805.jpg&hash=a83dd83adcec6715f7913f1c4ca83ee92e4771be)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FIMG_9802.jpg&hash=66aca784f4fc7cca585581c5debce92defc44a0b)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FIMG_9792.jpg&hash=9f5e55dd39e05b909cbd83514e585939c3308912)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FIMG_9785.jpg&hash=236127f7ba853d5d04756b48ab92f3709ddf2ad9)
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Finally enough snow has melted off that a couple days ago on my day off we packed up and headed up to the mountain to get a view of some of the Goats in the unit. Had to drag the kids in the snow with there sleds about a mile but we made it and was able to glass up about 2 dozen Goats with the New Spotter. One was a collared Goat not sure if it was a Billy or Nanny, was to far off. Heres some pics of the country the goats were in and that I will be hunting in.
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There was around two dozen goats in the snowless area in the picture and a couple more up above that in the snow.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FIMG_9813.jpg&hash=c4eac5ec999e627549504fbfe6831c74faef5f28)
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Will post again with Goat pics after next trip up, still need the snow to recede a bit more to get closer!
Post by: dreamunelk on May 21, 2012, 07:01:44 AM
Post by: slim9300 on May 21, 2012, 07:55:55 AM
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Post by: dreamingbig on May 21, 2012, 08:54:03 AM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 21, 2012, 05:51:32 PM
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Post by: hoytem on May 22, 2012, 06:26:15 AM
James, if your not going to take the tag seriously, why did you buy it? :tung: :chuckle::yeah: lol
Post by: dreamingbig on May 22, 2012, 08:13:19 AM
Like I was telling you the other night I would check out the GoLite Shangri-la 5.
I have the GoLite Shangri-la 5, a stove jack (soon to be installed) and a small stove on order from Kifaru. It is going to be a real sweet set up for the late fall hunts.
The MSR is a real good tent for the weight.
Post by: shanevg on May 23, 2012, 09:56:48 PM
Here's a goat from this spring for you to ogle at! It's a giant yearling!!! :IBCOOL:
Thanks to my lovely wife for the background commentary! :)
Post by: 520backyard on June 07, 2012, 02:04:22 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 08, 2012, 07:23:54 PM
Post by: Arteman on June 08, 2012, 07:50:16 PM
I'll be there right w ya buddy just drew my first and only goat tag for Washington state:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: Nimrod on June 08, 2012, 08:31:20 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on June 11, 2012, 10:01:16 PM
Post by: shanevg on June 11, 2012, 10:06:21 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 12:35:39 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on June 12, 2012, 07:32:16 AM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 10:10:26 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on June 12, 2012, 02:24:36 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 03:53:18 PM
Post by: Crowns on June 12, 2012, 04:02:59 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on June 12, 2012, 04:46:31 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 05:42:19 PM
Drew also what our the odds of that
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 12, 2012, 05:56:49 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 06:11:03 PM
Wow looks like we really get to see some goats get smacked this year :tup:Man I hope we all get a great billy make a sweet group picture of all the 2012 Billy's
Post by: 3nails on June 12, 2012, 06:56:56 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 07:12:41 PM
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 07:14:48 PM
Post by: blacktailer on June 12, 2012, 08:00:51 PM
If the raffle winner (drawing hasn't happened yet) joins in the hunt I'm sure it will be the last year for the Chowder ridge tag. More than likely will be anyways so make sure you guys get the big ones! :tup:
I am afraid you're probably right 3nails. The logic behind the Mt. Goat tag allocation absolutely astounds me and makes no sense whatsoever. I hope James and Nimrod get a couple of beauties up there. They are definately there...
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 08:53:34 PM
Post by: shanevg on June 12, 2012, 08:54:07 PM
The tag allocation is a bit strange but hunters on all the units last year reported low goat numbers. I know the aerial survey counts were low this year. The biologists say they have set up rules to allow them to close and open units in a reactionary way year to year. As long as they react equally quickly when herd numbers are more visible because of a more normal snow year I am OK with it.
As for the Chowder Ridge unit having so many potential hunters this year - I wouldn't worry too much about it. The Lincoln Peak and Chowder Ridge herds are both easily big enough to sustain 4 hunters in a given year. I think WDFW wants to have at least one Baker unit open for the governor tag and raffle tag and they are trying to take some pressure off the Lincoln Peak herd for a year or two.
Hopefully we have less snow in the hills this fall than last year and the goats return to their more normal habitats this summer/fall so the aerial surveys are back up again this year.
Post by: Nimrod on June 12, 2012, 09:57:14 PM
Post by: Special T on June 13, 2012, 04:07:04 PM
Post by: shanevg on June 13, 2012, 09:40:03 PM
With our very mild spring beginning of summer i think that will be harder shanvg. :twocents:
You might be surprised at how much less snow there is than last year. Not as low as some years but significantly less than last. The real determining factor is the next 4 weeks. We need to get some warm weather soon to get the snow melting again.
We actually had a pretty warm April and first part of May. Our last 3 weeks have been really lame though.
Post by: 3nails on June 13, 2012, 09:58:17 PM
Lame for you and your goats. Great for me and my bears! (and deer) ;)With our very mild spring beginning of summer i think that will be harder shanvg. :twocents:
You might be surprised at how much less snow there is than last year. Not as low as some years but significantly less than last. The real determining factor is the next 4 weeks. We need to get some warm weather soon to get the snow melting again.
We actually had a pretty warm April and first part of May. Our last 3 weeks have been really lame though.
Post by: shanevg on June 14, 2012, 06:55:51 AM
Lame for you and your goats. Great for me and my bears! (and deer) ;)With our very mild spring beginning of summer i think that will be harder shanvg. :twocents:
You might be surprised at how much less snow there is than last year. Not as low as some years but significantly less than last. The real determining factor is the next 4 weeks. We need to get some warm weather soon to get the snow melting again.
We actually had a pretty warm April and first part of May. Our last 3 weeks have been really lame though.
Don't worry. I'll still find plenty of bears!
Post by: shanevg on June 23, 2012, 10:06:46 PM
Mt. Baker mountain goats 6/23/12 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3bd3jhxjVw#ws)
Post by: Bearhunter on June 23, 2012, 10:29:49 PM
Post by: shanevg on June 24, 2012, 07:52:26 AM
Did you see the Goat with the orange tracking colar in that herd?
No I didn't. Interesting too as I've never seen a goat with a collar in that herd. Which probably means it either migrated into the unit or got collared last year. Maybe blacktailer or 3nails can pitch in if they have ever seen a collared goat in the unit.
Post by: blacktailer on June 24, 2012, 09:17:56 AM
Post by: shanevg on June 24, 2012, 09:32:53 AM
Never seen any collared goats up there. Seen two collared nannies up on West Church a few years back. Natives seem to keep that herd thinned out pretty well. Nice to see the new kids out and about. Assuming you are videoing where I think you are, that is the spot where Jeremy and I counted 96 goats including a bunch of kids.
Yeah it was the same spot. There could have been a lot more goats there it was just too foggy. These were the only ones below fog line. Yeah I've seen collared goats up on Coleman Pinnacle but never in this unit. That's not to say they couldn't migrate between units though.
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Post by: 3nails on July 11, 2012, 05:17:36 AM
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Post by: shanevg on July 11, 2012, 08:50:39 AM
3nails you can have everything of I take a spill!
Hey! What about me?
Post by: Bearhunter on July 11, 2012, 09:31:28 AM
Post by: slim9300 on July 11, 2012, 10:01:38 AM
Throwing some gear together for a 2 day trip this weekend, hope to be able to access in fairly deep on Mt. Baker as we have finally had some warm weather to melt off the record snow pack we had late in the season. Got the new Tines up digiscoping adaptor, and packing the video camera as well with any luck well find a couple dozen goats to check up on! Gonna run with the old trusty Lowe Alpine pack this weekend, cant hardly wait to get my new Timberline T2 loaded up and field tested when it shows up here sometime in August! Post some pics when we get back!
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What size is that fuel canister? 200g? That's enough to last me 20 days. Aren't you going for 1 night? ;)
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Post by: slim9300 on July 11, 2012, 10:02:36 AM
Thermarest Medium Neo Air, with pillow in stuff sack! Shane your the only one that will know were I was at anyways so Im sure youll end up with the gear :chuckle:
Lol.
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Post by: dreamingbig on July 11, 2012, 10:12:53 AM
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Post by: Bearhunter on July 11, 2012, 09:51:37 PM
Post by: slim9300 on July 12, 2012, 07:49:31 AM
Throwing some gear together for a 2 day trip this weekend, hope to be able to access in fairly deep on Mt. Baker as we have finally had some warm weather to melt off the record snow pack we had late in the season. Got the new Tines up digiscoping adaptor, and packing the video camera as well with any luck well find a couple dozen goats to check up on! Gonna run with the old trusty Lowe Alpine pack this weekend, cant hardly wait to get my new Timberline T2 loaded up and field tested when it shows up here sometime in August! Post some pics when we get back!
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By the way. You are going to love the Timberline. I have the first production model made and I have had it since last October. I am also on Kifaru's Prostaff. It's done very well (4/4 on hunts with it) and is amazing at carrying heavy loads. My favorote part is how small it gets in daypack mode. Be sure to watch the videos on YouTube created by Patrick on how to properly wear a Kifaru pack. It's somewhat unique, or at least it was to me.
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Post by: Bearhunter on July 12, 2012, 02:40:38 PM
Post by: slim9300 on July 12, 2012, 03:34:30 PM
Slim, I cant wait to get it I ordered it with the XLT lid, is that the XLT lid on yours and the T2? Im on there field testing staff and building a working relationship to qualify for a bigger discount in the future with Aron, they are a top notch company and great to deal with! Probably somemore gear in the future perhaps a tipi and TI stove down the road!
I have a T1 with the standard lid, Grab-it, Aron Snyder lash kit, 2 small waist belt pounces and both the composite and custom molded aluminum 26" stays. I have a very curved upper back and the extra curve in the molded aluminum stays are perfect for me. The weight difference between both stays is pretty minimal. (see the attached picture) One tip on this pack is don't over pack it. It will "barrel" and this will cause pressure on your mid and upper back. If you pack your pack nicely and take a little extra time, it will be the best thing since sliced bread. The problem I mentioned above is the reason the DT's were created. I love a big pack with nothing lashed to the outside, hence why I wanted 7000+ cu inches of space.
I am just like you. I will be purchasing a MegaTarp w/ annex, small stove and many other goodies soon. I love my Nallo GT 4 but the oppertunity to have a sub 2 lb. shelter for two (I already have my trekking poles with me) is pretty intriguing, not to mention the ability to add instant warmth for below timberline. Some day I really want an 8 man tipi too. :)
Let me know when you get your pack. I remember how hard that wait was for me but it was 100% worth it once I figured out how to get the thing dialed in.
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If you look close this is the weight of both stays in each picture.
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Post by: Bearhunter on July 12, 2012, 09:51:29 PM
Post by: slim9300 on July 13, 2012, 07:02:44 AM
Slim thanks for the tips, I would imagine the aluminum will probably fit me a bit better as well as I have the same curviture you are talking about. Angie said she would try to get it to me by early August for Goat Scouting & Bear hunting!!
You could always try my T1 with both stays and a decent load and see which one you prefer. Kifaru can always tweak the curve on the aluminums for you too based on what you think was best. I live in Oly but if you are ever down this way, let me know.
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Post by: Wea300mag on July 14, 2012, 11:49:02 AM
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Post by: Bearhunter on July 19, 2012, 02:53:55 PM
GOAT TEE :chuckle:
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Found the Colared Nanny again
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Resting the sweaty feet
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Glacier Water
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Post by: shanevg on July 19, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 13, 2012, 07:00:35 PM
Post by: Arteman on August 14, 2012, 02:34:07 AM
I do not see anyone claiming who found the biggest goat yet :dunno: Be nice to see a picture of a few 8)I just sent Nimrod a few pics from last Saturday and Sunday that I finally got downloaded. I don't know how to judge them well, but one looked pretty good. It's a pos camera but we was about 40 yards away so good enough to see.
Post by: Nimrod on August 14, 2012, 08:35:31 AM
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Post by: Nimrod on August 21, 2012, 11:43:43 AM
Post by: wildweeds on August 23, 2012, 04:35:56 PM
Never been so nervious in my life I have decided to pack my bow and gun it's extra weight but I couldn't imagin not shooting this animal without my bow I scouted 20 plus days I'm in great shape and know the country fairly
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 23, 2012, 04:41:26 PM
Post by: wildweeds on August 23, 2012, 05:01:13 PM
When I got all giddy about it,I enlisted the help of two local goat guys,both had killed a bunch of them,this was in the days before the once and done draw if you killed something,well between the two of them they had lost 3 goats due to the jumper syndrome,they jump and land on a ledge that is inaccesible from above or below and you've got nothing,they tried for 3 days to get to one with all kinds of climbing gear and it was to no avail,I know another guy who had the same thing happen.Heck mine was a jumper with 3 in the boilerhouse and one in the ankle.
jeeez sounds like something to look forward too !!!! I just want to see a big goat go down ! Who care if he is hamburger when you go to pick him up ...Less to pack ... :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 23, 2012, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: Nimrod on August 23, 2012, 05:32:15 PM
Post by: shanevg on August 23, 2012, 08:39:26 PM
Dont put things like that in my head :bdid:My goat is going to take it in the lungs and not even know he's is hit an just fall asleep on a snow pillow I hope
Don't worry Nimrod. Not a lot of truly inaccessible ledges in that unit. Especially when I can gain access to a 300 meter rope if need be to help you get it out! We'll get your goat even if it jumps, I promise!
Post by: muzzlebuck on August 23, 2012, 09:10:39 PM
Post by: wildweeds on August 23, 2012, 09:36:46 PM
Dont put things like that in my head :bdid:My goat is going to take it in the lungs and not even know he's is hit an just fall asleep on a snow pillow I hope
Don't worry Nimrod. Not a lot of truly inaccessible ledges in that unit. Especially when I can gain access to a 300 meter rope if need be to help you get it out! We'll get your goat even if it jumps, I promise!
Post by: shanevg on August 23, 2012, 09:46:57 PM
Which unit you got? I had the Ruth Creek and if I remember right after 20 years the other guys with the inaccessable jumpers had Barometer.Mine jumped off the backside of american border peak.Dont put things like that in my head :bdid:My goat is going to take it in the lungs and not even know he's is hit an just fall asleep on a snow pillow I hope
Don't worry Nimrod. Not a lot of truly inaccessible ledges in that unit. Especially when I can gain access to a 300 meter rope if need be to help you get it out! We'll get your goat even if it jumps, I promise!
Yeah, back side of American Border woudl be a real pain in the arse. This unit isn't near as rugged and rocky. I wish they'd open up that Ruth Creek hunt again, that'd be a blast!
Post by: 50CalJim on August 23, 2012, 09:47:38 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:Dan, pretty much just been sitting around gaining weight and not really been motivated... I wish I could just get a refund :dunno:
Really dude? You gotta get after it! Its your dream hunt, get it done!
Post by: wildweeds on August 23, 2012, 09:57:27 PM
Which unit you got? I had the Ruth Creek and if I remember right after 20 years the other guys with the inaccessable jumpers had Barometer.Mine jumped off the backside of american border peak.Dont put things like that in my head :bdid:My goat is going to take it in the lungs and not even know he's is hit an just fall asleep on a snow pillow I hope
Don't worry Nimrod. Not a lot of truly inaccessible ledges in that unit. Especially when I can gain access to a 300 meter rope if need be to help you get it out! We'll get your goat even if it jumps, I promise!
Yeah, back side of American Border woudl be a real pain in the arse. This unit isn't near as rugged and rocky. I wish they'd open up that Ruth Creek hunt again, that'd be a blast!
Post by: Nimrod on August 23, 2012, 10:04:08 PM
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Post by: dreamingbig on September 05, 2012, 07:12:23 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on September 05, 2012, 09:01:54 PM
Post by: 3nails on September 05, 2012, 09:05:07 PM
In Colorado hunting elk with Aron Snyder currently, will be focused on killing my goat in October, Aron will be here then as well to be me with the hunt! We have taken one 170s muley, a cow and now are trying to fill our two bull tags. Got on two bulls this evening over 300... Keep u guys posted, I'm at 12k feet now with bad service here in the backcountry :)You suck. :tup:
Post by: JPhelps on September 05, 2012, 09:07:32 PM
I hope you and Aron kill a big one :tup:
Post by: archery288 on September 05, 2012, 09:11:46 PM
Go kill a bull!
Post by: Bearhunter on September 06, 2012, 05:56:07 AM
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Post by: shanevg on September 07, 2012, 01:10:47 PM
You should apply for that moose permit next year. I'd be shocked if you didn't draw! :dunno: :chuckle:
:yeah:
James draws anything he applies for! He'd probably draw without even having the 3 preference points necessary to apply because the hunt just happened to be undersubscribed the year he applied!
Great bull moose by the way.
Post by: Bearhunter on September 07, 2012, 09:47:23 PM
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Post by: firefighter4607 on September 09, 2012, 10:37:34 PM
Heck you are doing great this year on getting meat in the freezer!
Post by: shootem on September 13, 2012, 02:21:17 AM
Post by: Alpinehunter on September 20, 2012, 06:20:44 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on September 20, 2012, 06:24:54 AM
Goat I will attempt a stock with the bow, keep u guys posted!
Post by: johnsc6 on September 20, 2012, 06:39:13 AM
Post by: Miles on September 20, 2012, 06:45:00 AM
5 miles in with blood on the hands and to far to go back to bivy camp... I guess it's sleeping by a fire and pine boughs to night, just heard a Bull were gonna kill in the morning now that all the cow tags are filled:) hope to get some sleep!
I've done that before...it got quite a bit colder than I thought it would, but the pine boughs sure do help.
Good luck on your hunt!
Post by: 3nails on September 20, 2012, 07:38:27 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 20, 2012, 08:12:55 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 20, 2012, 08:28:23 PM
Next James will be making us follow him on Twitter..
:IBCOOL:
Post by: bucklucky on September 20, 2012, 08:47:17 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on September 20, 2012, 09:05:41 PM
Cant wait to see how this hunt turns out!!
Post by: 50CalJim on September 20, 2012, 09:07:34 PM
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 23, 2012, 08:07:32 PM
I've heard some rumors from the mountain today.
Yeah if the word on the street is true Bearhunter is definitely holding out!! :chuckle:
MS
Post by: Wea300mag on September 23, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
I've heard some rumors from the mountain today.
Yeah if the word on the street is true Bearhunter is definitely holding out!! :chuckle:
MS
That's the rumor I heard :chuckle:, and there was limited visibility.
Post by: bucklucky on September 23, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 23, 2012, 10:04:31 PM
Sometimes it just happens :chuckle: I can and have been know to get a itchy trigger finger or thumb when shooting a bow :chuckle: Deer seem to be the only thing I can pass and pass and pass on. I am kinda glad you didn't kill him as well. That way you can collect some more videos and photos!!!
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Post by: shanevg on September 24, 2012, 09:14:00 AM
I bet vg is happy you didnt pull the trigger.
:yeah: :chuckle:
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Post by: Bearhunter on September 24, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on September 24, 2012, 02:53:36 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 24, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 24, 2012, 03:40:46 PM
Post by: archery288 on September 24, 2012, 04:00:10 PM
When the hair gets longer or he finds a 12 inch billy :chuckle:
My consensus is long hair AND a 12" billy! :chuckle:
Post by: Bearhunter on September 24, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on September 24, 2012, 04:02:09 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on September 24, 2012, 04:08:20 PM
When the hair gets longer or he finds a 12 inch billy :chuckle:
My consensus is long hair AND a 12" billy! :chuckle:
Nah, the more hair the shorter it makes the horns look :chuckle: Find a bald one, that sucker will look HUGE! :chuckle:
Post by: bucklucky on September 24, 2012, 05:41:18 PM
When the hair gets longer or he finds a 12 inch billy :chuckle:
My consensus is long hair AND a 12" billy! :chuckle:
Nah, the more hair the shorter it makes the horns look :chuckle: Find a bald one, that sucker will look HUGE! :chuckle:
I an always shave the hair shorter :o
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on September 24, 2012, 08:52:15 PM
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Post by: Bearhunter on October 01, 2012, 06:23:16 AM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 02, 2012, 06:23:07 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 02, 2012, 06:39:07 PM
Now go harvest that goat.
Post by: billythekidrock on October 02, 2012, 06:41:33 PM
Congrats.
Post by: Bearhunter on October 02, 2012, 11:36:33 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 03, 2012, 07:57:11 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 04, 2012, 10:33:56 AM
Post by: Special T on October 04, 2012, 09:55:07 PM
On the goat trail, bad news my buddies chopper went down last night in the wilderness, but he made it out 20miles we were supposed to be with him....crazy good luck on our part!
:yike: :yike: :yike:
were you going scouting with him?
Post by: shanevg on October 05, 2012, 09:04:01 AM
Post by: bucklucky on October 05, 2012, 09:22:49 AM
Post by: slim9300 on October 05, 2012, 12:43:18 PM
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Post by: shanevg on October 05, 2012, 01:09:40 PM
Spotted one nanny and kid and a lone billy in the next drainage. Don't know where the big herd is. They are moving one more ridge over to see if they have dropped into that drainage. If not they are planning on heading out tonight to regroup, get a new sleeping pad, and probably move into one of the other units.
Post by: 3nails on October 05, 2012, 01:12:05 PM
Post by: shanevg on October 05, 2012, 01:54:59 PM
Unreal good fortune with the weather this year! On normal years it could be socked in with clouds for a week at a time up there.
:yeah:
Post by: shanevg on October 05, 2012, 09:32:34 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 05, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
Post by: shanevg on October 05, 2012, 09:40:35 PM
Monster nanny :yike: :chuckle:
That's two different 12+ inch nannies today!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 05, 2012, 09:46:16 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 07, 2012, 10:24:27 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 07, 2012, 10:25:06 PM
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Post by: Bearhunter on October 07, 2012, 10:25:53 PM
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Post by: slim9300 on October 08, 2012, 07:23:00 AM
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Post by: archery288 on October 08, 2012, 07:42:41 AM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 08, 2012, 06:53:35 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 08, 2012, 06:57:47 PM
A pretty decent Billy I passed on at 50 yards(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FPA050259.jpg&hash=21ba8213243721ecf83507558d9e6ea72afbd16a)YOU DID WHAT ? :yike: I would of dropped his arz ...looks like a flawless goat to me :dunno: :yike:
Post by: 3nails on October 08, 2012, 06:59:18 PM
Yeah but there was this bear......................A pretty decent Billy I passed on at 50 yards(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FPA050259.jpg&hash=21ba8213243721ecf83507558d9e6ea72afbd16a)YOU DID WHAT ? :yike: I would of dropped his arz ...looks like a flawless goat to me :dunno: :yike:
Post by: Maligator on October 08, 2012, 07:00:52 PM
Good lord James!!! You can shoot a bear anytime . . . . . FOCUS!!!
:lol4: Nice bear...now...get that Billy!!! ;)
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 08, 2012, 07:01:06 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 08, 2012, 07:02:59 PM
tell me Nails THAT YOU WOULD OF NOT DROPPED THAT GOAT :dunno: :chuckle:Yeah but there was this bear......................A pretty decent Billy I passed on at 50 yards(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FPA050259.jpg&hash=21ba8213243721ecf83507558d9e6ea72afbd16a)YOU DID WHAT ? :yike: I would of dropped his arz ...looks like a flawless goat to me :dunno: :yike:
Post by: 3nails on October 08, 2012, 07:29:41 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 08, 2012, 08:06:50 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 08, 2012, 08:09:46 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 08, 2012, 10:53:08 PM
-Steve
Post by: NWWA Hunter on October 09, 2012, 11:06:09 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on October 10, 2012, 05:45:19 AM
Post by: archery288 on October 10, 2012, 08:36:16 AM
CONGRATS BUDDY!!
Post by: shanevg on October 10, 2012, 08:43:01 AM
Post by: archery288 on October 10, 2012, 08:44:22 AM
It's a stud!!!!!! :drool: Get the story and pics up James!
Yeah it is!! That thing has some giant bases! :drool: :drool:
Post by: JPhelps on October 10, 2012, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: bucklucky on October 10, 2012, 08:46:42 AM
cstaxidermy@scattercreek.com
Send me a picture please LOL
Post by: JPhelps on October 10, 2012, 08:54:33 AM
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Post by: Bearhunter on October 10, 2012, 11:12:38 AM
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Post by: Holg3107 on October 10, 2012, 11:13:56 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 10, 2012, 11:14:34 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 10, 2012, 11:16:24 AM
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Post by: Bearhunter on October 10, 2012, 11:48:49 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 10, 2012, 11:57:38 AM
Bearhunter? GOATHUNTER!
-Steve
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2012, 12:04:33 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 10, 2012, 12:05:41 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 10, 2012, 12:06:29 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi747.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx112%2Fboattrader%2FDSC03178.jpg&hash=f692eee28f720f6183ce43d4d40c1ee683ecce88):chuckle: :chuckle: :tup: :yeah:
Post by: archery288 on October 10, 2012, 12:20:48 PM
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Post by: slim9300 on October 10, 2012, 03:39:00 PM
Great Goat and pics. Glad to see you get it done and with a bow nonetheless. Congrats.
^^^ This.
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Post by: combs338 on October 10, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
Post by: johnsc6 on October 10, 2012, 03:58:17 PM
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Post by: 3nails on October 10, 2012, 06:27:21 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 10, 2012, 06:41:10 PM
Right on!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 10, 2012, 07:01:17 PM
What an excellent goat! I don't even know what to say. You've had an unreal month. Why do I get the feeling you are scrambling to plan yet another hunt? :chuckle: I think it's time you take your bride out for a special weekend. She's earned it! :tup:Yeah she has :tup: :tup: :chuckle:
Post by: 400out on October 10, 2012, 07:40:16 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 10, 2012, 07:59:12 PM
:brew: :rockin:
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Post by: shanevg on October 10, 2012, 09:30:35 PM
What an excellent goat! I don't even know what to say. You've had an unreal month. Why do I get the feeling you are scrambling to plan yet another hunt? :chuckle: I think it's time you take your bride out for a special weekend. She's earned it! :tup:
:yeah:
Post by: 50CalJim on October 10, 2012, 09:33:23 PM
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Post by: MuleySniper on October 11, 2012, 11:40:37 AM
MS
Post by: Bearhunter on October 11, 2012, 11:52:31 AM
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Post by: archery288 on October 11, 2012, 12:26:18 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 11, 2012, 01:02:14 PM
Nice !! 51 , you set out and did what you wanted to do man, congrats!!
On a DYI hunt. No guide. NO Big Bucks spent. Close to home. An accomplishement with bow (or any other weapon), to be proud of forever. Document the story well for your grand kids.
-Steve
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 11, 2012, 07:20:23 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on October 11, 2012, 08:37:31 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 11, 2012, 08:37:40 PM
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Post by: Bearhunter on October 11, 2012, 08:41:34 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 11, 2012, 08:44:14 PM
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Post by: jackelope on October 19, 2012, 08:48:26 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on October 21, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
Who's the freak in the clown hat??
That's the new summer camo.
I ran into James this last week and he is already petitioning with the wife to go hunt MT and WY. I sure hope she doesn't read this. :chuckle:
Post by: Bearhunter on October 22, 2012, 10:10:41 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 22, 2012, 10:34:48 PM
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Post by: dreamingbig on October 23, 2012, 07:48:06 AM
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Post by: X-Force on October 23, 2012, 07:56:30 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on November 01, 2012, 10:47:22 PM
Well only 950 more miles of the 1300 to go! It's gonna be a loonnnngggg night! I'm tasked with picking up another 150lbs of cracked corn before I get there tommorrow for the baits... Morning hunts will be spot and stalk with the afternoons sitting on baits. A little different than the backcountry style I'm used to.... Hope my patients keeps me still :)
Post by: Bearhunter on November 01, 2012, 10:48:55 PM
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Post by: deerslyr on November 03, 2012, 10:26:56 PM
In Billings now!
Shoot me a P.M. on your way back through if you need a place to crash. Me or my brother will have an extra room.
Post by: Bearhunter on November 04, 2012, 04:40:48 AM
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Post by: klikboom on November 04, 2012, 07:55:44 AM