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Title: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 26, 2021, 06:54:24 PM
I would like to see your most prized trophy’s  or most memorable hunts. Share a brief story of the hunt or why it’s special to you.

I have several to share.

My most memorable hunt is an unlimiteds ram. This is special in many ways. The amount of time and effort I put in was tremendous. I hiked and horse backed hundreds of miles to make this happen. I dreamed of harvesting a Rocky Mountain ram since I was a teenager. Since I have not had any luck on drawing tag I put In efforts in an area anyone can get a tag. With hard work and some luck I found some success
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: MADMAX on January 26, 2021, 07:00:47 PM
Kitty
Called in with predator call westside
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 26, 2021, 07:04:26 PM
That’s awesome, I hope to get a nice cat some day :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: MADMAX on January 26, 2021, 07:08:18 PM
That’s awesome, I hope to get a nice cat some day :tup:


Thanks
I’d love a sheep myself got 20 points in Wa
Moose is my bucket list , got 20 pts on that too
Someday when I can spend 20k I’ll be in the Yukon
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2021, 07:09:38 PM
Most memorable, that’s tough, my dads first bull this year really meant a lot. I’d have given up all my elk for him to get his first, prob his last. First pic is him.  My most special animal, would be my OIL bull moose, the time I spent scouting was crazy! Every other weekend I spent over in the Selkirk mountains, met some really great people, ended up with a good bull on day 10. BUT, my most amazing hunt was in 2018, Wyoming elk. The best of the west crew took me 14 miles in on horse back, never hunted on or ridden horses.  The country was heaven, saw wolves, grizzly, nice buck mule deer, moose and hundreds of elk. Didn’t take the bull i was hoping for, but the expirence was OIL for me, I’m far from rich and guys pay 8,000 for a hunt like that, cost me zero!!  Again, met some really great people on that hunt.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: BD1 on January 26, 2021, 07:19:06 PM
Nothing really to offer as far as big game....but a really cool thread :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: blindluck on January 26, 2021, 07:24:35 PM
First time ever applying, slept with the goat that night soaking wet. Darn near died of hypothermia.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: buglebuster on January 26, 2021, 07:49:45 PM
Out of all this is MY most prized trophy. The last hunt my best friend and I shared together before he was killed in a jeep accident in 2014. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210127/6e898497fe1741207ddcef3579bb41fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: jstone on January 26, 2021, 07:51:34 PM
Sorry for your loss
Great memories. This is why we need to live and enjoy life
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2021, 07:54:54 PM
Sorry for your loss
Great memories. This is why we need to live and enjoy life
:yeah: sorry man.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: ghosthunter on January 26, 2021, 07:59:18 PM
It was awhile back now 6 years?. We were hunting our favorite area and had seen a few small bucks.
We had our usual large camp and hunters had come and gone with no luck.

There was just three of us left in camp. All us over 65. There was a fellow camped just above us who we had got to know. The season was 11 days I think. About 8 days in the three of us were with in a 1/4 mile of each other. One of my buddies ran into our neighbor and the stopped to visit for a minute on the hill. The neighbor stepped behind a tree to take a leak and about that time a legal buck showed himself.

My buddy shot it and called for help. Well I was up the mountain and couldn’t hear very good but our other buddy heard the call and hiked over to help our shooter.

During the next hour there scratching radio talk and I picked up that they were dragging a buck out but the shooter was having chest pains.

To compound things I could see on my Rhino that they were dragging out the long way. So I hurried to help. Well they got the deer to the truck before I got there and we took it to camp to dress out.
The shooters pains let up and was feeling better.

The next day the shooter left for home with his deer and than there was two of us. My other buddy hunted one more day and than left to go to Montana.

Now I am alone. Just the camp and me, a wall tent and cook shack I do have a buddy coming over to help break camp at the end.

I love time in the wall tent and don’t mind camping alone. While we were hunting the day before another friend from the west side had stopped by and put stak and chocolate pie in our cooler for my up coming birthday.

Well my first day alone was my birthday. I got up,cooked breakfast and set out hunt. Parked the truck and started out on my favorite route around the mountain.

I set down about 10 am and watched a bottom , tha moved on.

As I was walking a deer trail I come upon three shooter bucks, 17 inches or bigger. Two jumped down hill, but one came up on the trail I was on, walking away from me at about 60 yards.

Just before going over a rise in the trail he stopped. I will never forget that pose. Quartered slightly looking at me over his back. I leaned against a tree and shot.

When I recovered he was gone. I went to where he was standing , no deer, no blood, nothing.
I decided to move up and over the rise, and sure enough he laid dead.

I did a quick field dress , checked my rhino which confirmed there was a cat trail about 100 yards down. I drug the deer down to it and along it to the south towards a gravel pit.

Just before the gravel pit I see a bear moving towards me down hill. I dump my gunrunner pack and pull out the rifle, but I was t fast enough.

I got the deer to bank above the gravel pit. I knew that this year they had forgot to lock the gate, so I decided I was going to make a quick dash in with truck to get the deer.

I left the deer hiked out to the main road. My truck was a mile around the mountain. But two guys picked me up and gave me a ride.

I got back to the gate and got through to the deer, rolled him off the bank on to the tailgate and back to camp I went.
Used a come along to get him hung and dressed him out. Real proud of myself for killing a deer on my birthday I set down alone to steak, chocolate pie, and Diet Pepsi. With a roaring campfire.

I relived the hunt. And settled in that I had three days left to relax and talk to my buck.

Than the phone rang. It was my wife, she had come home from work and found our back door kicked in and the house ransacked. I told I would start home in the morining.

Got up at 3 am broke down camp and left for home.

Photo my deer on pack frame my wife did.

And a photo of my last two buds in camp and the deer they got.


Oops sorry missed the brief part. :sry: :bash:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: huntnnw on January 26, 2021, 08:00:01 PM
A whitetail I took in 2004.. I spent hundreds if not thousands of hours scouting and hunting this particular buck and for it all to work out and able to take him was the icing on the cake.
Title: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: jackelope on January 26, 2021, 08:11:35 PM
Here’s my brief story on my hunt
:chuckle:

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,214563.0.html

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210127/ef9c14f4f36bf87a10529d6b839444ec.jpg)

If I could change one thing, I’d want a good photo with all the folks who helped me out. The cliffy nature of the location prevented a pic of Rainier10 and I from happening but I can’t thank him enough for his help.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: pd on January 26, 2021, 08:13:54 PM
A whitetail I took in 2004.. I spent hundreds if not thousands of hours scouting and hunting this particular buck and for it all to work out and able to take him was the icing on the cake.

Fantastic!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: actionshooter on January 26, 2021, 08:19:29 PM
A whitetail I took in 2004.. I spent hundreds if not thousands of hours scouting and hunting this particular buck and for it all to work out and able to take him was the icing on the cake.
I remember that picture on here.... freakin awesome buck!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Rainier10 on January 26, 2021, 08:40:26 PM
Here’s my brief story on my hunt
:chuckle:

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,214563.0.html

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210127/ef9c14f4f36bf87a10529d6b839444ec.jpg)

If I could change one thing, I’d want a good photo with all the folks who helped me out. The cliffy nature of the location prevented a pic of Rainier10 and I from happening but I can’t thank him enough for his help.
I can’t thank you enough for inviting me. This hunt is definitely in my top five most memorable hunts.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: M_ray on January 26, 2021, 09:20:19 PM
When I get a prize I’ll let you know  ;)
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 27, 2021, 04:25:36 AM
A whitetail I took in 2004.. I spent hundreds if not thousands of hours scouting and hunting this particular buck and for it all to work out and able to take him was the icing on the cake.

Exceptional  :tup: :tup:
Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: starbailey on January 27, 2021, 04:35:46 AM
This is a tough one. How about one NA animal and one international.
My Washington state record muzzleloader Shiras and my 10 year old Himalayan blue sheep from Pakistan. Both epic hunts.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 27, 2021, 05:17:21 AM
Bagged this one on a special permit hunt 2 yrs ago.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 27, 2021, 05:19:03 AM
Bagged this one on a special permit hunt 2 yrs ago.

He looks mature  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: nwwanderer on January 27, 2021, 05:27:32 AM
Must have been with a phaser on stun, good job!!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 27, 2021, 05:29:25 AM
No wrist rocket
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: CoryTDF on January 27, 2021, 05:30:57 AM
Here is mine.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Timberstalker on January 27, 2021, 06:41:24 AM
That was a great story, Cory! :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 27, 2021, 11:39:36 AM
Ok, one for each of us:
Pathfinder JR and I on our 2016 Alaska Caribou Hunt (his high school graduation gift).
Little Pathfinder's first deer 2016.  9 years old, 324 yards, one shot, DRT.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2021, 12:08:16 PM
Very nice!!!  What a time to spend with your son.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2021, 12:13:50 PM
Here is mine.
Cory, anyway you can post a link to your article???  I'd love to read the story.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: highside74 on January 27, 2021, 12:37:02 PM
2015 Parker Lake archery oil tag. Shot at 15 yards with my oldest boy standing right behind me. He was 11 at the time..
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 27, 2021, 01:01:03 PM
Great thread, I'm having trouble narrowing mine down to the top one there are so many memorable ones. 
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 27, 2021, 01:10:39 PM
That's a nice moose mount I like the background
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: highside74 on January 27, 2021, 01:23:27 PM
That's a nice moose mount I like the background

Thanks, we just finsished the house. That is barnwood off of our barn that was built in 1917. The main barn structure is great but the back lean-to portion will have to be rebuilt so we salvaged all the wood from there for some interior portions of our house. That wall is 24.5ft tall and it goes to the top.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: CoryTDF on January 27, 2021, 03:06:22 PM
Here is mine.
Cory, anyway you can post a link to your article???  I'd love to read the story.

I cant seem to find the post i did on here at the time so this is the best I can do. Hope you can read it.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: full choke on January 27, 2021, 03:26:07 PM
Here is mine.
Cory, anyway you can post a link to your article???  I'd love to read the story.

I cant seem to find the post i did on here at the time so this is the best I can do. Hope you can read it.

Is this the story?

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,135157.msg1801222.html#msg1801222

Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2021, 03:28:32 PM
Here is mine.
Cory, anyway you can post a link to your article???  I'd love to read the story.

I cant seem to find the post i did on here at the time so this is the best I can do. Hope you can read it.
Got it!!  Great story, thanks and late congrats!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: CoryTDF on January 27, 2021, 03:57:58 PM
Here is mine.
Cory, anyway you can post a link to your article???  I'd love to read the story.

I cant seem to find the post i did on here at the time so this is the best I can do. Hope you can read it.

Is this the story?

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,135157.msg1801222.html#msg1801222

That is it!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: vandeman17 on January 27, 2021, 04:05:00 PM
Its so hard for me to pick one since they are all special in their own way but this one is prized because it was my first ever bow kill. Everything that happened was like how you envision it laying in bed thinking about an elk hunt.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,218467.msg2906257.html#msg2906257

Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Wunderlich33 on January 27, 2021, 04:18:32 PM
My Top 2 prized trophy's
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: cbond3318 on January 27, 2021, 04:26:09 PM
These two birds and hunts are by far my most prized trophies,, hunting memories and experiences to date. I have killed some good deer and other critters but these are my trophies.

First was my first turkey but that doesn’t matter, it was my 6yo (at the time)  oldest sons first bonafide Hunt with me. We located this bird high above us and he kept right on me as we climbed to him. We made it to 80yds and I thought we we’re toast , as it started to rain I offered up to him that we could head back to the truck or we could keep dogging this vocal Tom. He immediately returned with a “ let’s keep going dad!” We eventually were able to Move back in on him and coax him into 35yds and we celebrated both of our firsts  on the hill.

The second included my middle son for his first true hunt  after turning 6. Same scenario, the 3 of us trudged up the hill and worked our way towards a group of birds. With this one allowing us an opportunity at 22 yds. The look on his face exploring the birds colors and features, my two sons celebrating together and them packing it out together, calling mom to share our success, I will cherish for my lifetime.

My third son is a few short years from 6 and I’ll add a third trophy to the wall. I’m sure each year will be filled with memories and trophies of all kinds but these firsts will always hold the spot of number one for me.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Timberstalker on January 27, 2021, 04:56:54 PM
Good stuff, Bond! :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 27, 2021, 06:32:18 PM
These two birds and hunts are by far my most prized trophies,, hunting memories and experiences to date. I have killed some good deer and other critters but these are my trophies.

First was my first turkey but that doesn’t matter, it was my 6yo (at the time)  oldest sons first bonafide Hunt with me. We located this bird high above us and he kept right on me as we climbed to him. We made it to 80yds and I thought we we’re toast , as it started to rain I offered up to him that we could head back to the truck or we could keep dogging this vocal Tom. He immediately returned with a “ let’s keep going dad!” We eventually were able to Move back in on him and coax him into 35yds and we celebrated both of our firsts  on the hill.

The second included my middle son for his first true hunt  after turning 6. Same scenario, the 3 of us trudged up the hill and worked our way towards a group of birds. With this one allowing us an opportunity at 22 yds. The look on his face exploring the birds colors and features, my two sons celebrating together and them packing it out together, calling mom to share our success, I will cherish for my lifetime.

My third son is a few short years from 6 and I’ll add a third trophy to the wall. I’m sure each year will be filled with memories and trophies of all kinds but these firsts will always hold the spot of number one for me.


This is cool :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: mburrows on January 27, 2021, 06:43:22 PM
Awesome thread! Thanks for sharing all
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: bolsen on January 27, 2021, 07:29:35 PM
Gonna have to go with my back to back Washington bulls, first one archery bull tag, second one rifle quality
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Timberstalker on January 27, 2021, 07:56:52 PM
Dear God!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: 92xj on January 27, 2021, 08:04:49 PM
My brain is a little different than most, I'm a very sentimental person and remember damn near all my kills, the lessons I learned from the hunt, the animal and the people around me.  One of the many hunts that stand out was for this guy.  There is a lot of pride with this bear.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,239926.0.html

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48034466331_b50a999be9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2021, 08:08:39 PM
Gorgeous bear!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: highside74 on January 27, 2021, 08:37:06 PM
Gorgeous bear!

That's an understatement!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 28, 2021, 05:37:09 AM
Gonna have to go with my back to back Washington bulls, first one archery bull tag, second one rifle quality

Nice bulls
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 28, 2021, 05:47:04 AM
This is a big buck that I had hunted for two years before harvesting him. The first year he winded another hunter the third day of season, he then went into the timber and never was seen again until the following season. It took three days scouting to find him. I was able to take him opening morning shortly after daylight. The second buck is the next one I could find that year
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on January 28, 2021, 05:54:15 AM
Great deer for sure, WA deer?  And 92xj, there is always something special about killing a bear.  My bear this last spring just about killed me getting it out, but all worth it.  Great looking bear.  Love the kids smiles on those turkeys!!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 28, 2021, 05:54:26 AM
A couple of nice trophies there
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 28, 2021, 05:59:34 AM
These were in Idaho when you could buy two tags
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: cbond3318 on January 28, 2021, 06:00:47 AM
Great deer!

Some cool trophies in here!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 28, 2021, 05:31:25 PM
This was one of my first trophy caliber animals. There was 4 or 5 guys hunting the same bull. It took four days to get him in the crosshairs. Two hunters walked with in 200 yards of were he was bedded and he held tight. A hail storm blew in at 1:45 pm and that got him to get up out of a small timber patch and head for denser cover. I was able to make two shoots on him at 300 yards and he went 20 yards and was done :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: High Climber on January 28, 2021, 05:49:39 PM
This was one of my first trophy caliber animals. There was 4 or 5 guys hunting the same bull. It took four days to get him in the crosshairs. Two hunters walked with in 200 yards of were he was bedded and he held tight. A hail storm blew in at 1:45 pm and that got him to get up out of a small timber patch and head for denser cover. I was able to make two shoots on him at 300 yards and he went 20 yards and was done :tup:

Dang mister you have taken some impressive critters across the board! How old were you when you were able to connect on this bull?... just wondering if there is still hope for me to fill out my trophy room  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 28, 2021, 06:03:07 PM
I was 30 when I got that bull.  :IBCOOL:

I was really into elk hunting prior to killing that bull. I figured I can’t top that one, so I have started chasing many other species. Mule deer and bighorn sheep are my favorite challenge so far
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: High Climber on January 28, 2021, 06:38:29 PM
Yes that’s a tough one to beat! Thanks for sharing :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: OutHouse on January 29, 2021, 05:23:36 PM
Good gravy go4steelhd you have quite the collection. Keep posting em'! I'll have to take a picture of a whitetail rack I have but it was not my harvest. But it is my most prized piece that I own.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: redi on January 29, 2021, 05:26:31 PM
Mine is in my avatar. It’s my trophy wife and her 34 inch rack.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: OutHouse on January 29, 2021, 05:33:08 PM
Mine is in my avatar. It’s my trophy wife and her 34 inch rack.

Ahem...More pics then please?    :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 29, 2021, 07:26:35 PM
Good gravy go4steelhd you have quite the collection. Keep posting em'! I'll have to take a picture of a whitetail rack I have but it was not my harvest. But it is my most prized piece that I own.

Let’s see that whitetail!

Here is a central BC moose I got on a cancellation hunt. This was a horse back hunt. Truly a cool experience
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: redi on January 30, 2021, 07:18:58 PM
Well I can't compete with Go4stelhead but here she is.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: highside74 on January 30, 2021, 08:17:42 PM
#go4steelhd should post a monster steelhead picture to round out his awesome assortment of wild game trophies.

Geez some people 🤣
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: highside74 on January 30, 2021, 08:25:56 PM
Just heard Randy Newberg saw this thread and after seeing go4steelhd's photos he has decided to give up ever finding another Big Hank.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on January 30, 2021, 09:01:03 PM
Good gravy go4steelhd you have quite the collection. Keep posting em'! I'll have to take a picture of a whitetail rack I have but it was not my harvest. But it is my most prized piece that I own.

Let’s eye that whitetail!

Here is a central BC moose I got on a cancellation hunt. This was a horse back hunt. Truly a cool experience

What outfitter did you use for this bull?
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: 3dvapor on January 30, 2021, 09:08:57 PM
Wow congrats on a great buck!  Thats an awesome buck congrats!
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 31, 2021, 06:25:13 AM
Just heard Randy Newberg saw this thread and after seeing go4steelhd's photos he has decided to give up ever finding another Big Hank.

That’s funny.  :tup:

I can have fun with “the day I found big Hank”
I try to spend as much time as I can in the field over the last 20 years, but I have to say my friends say I am the luckiest person they know when I comes to finding a trophy like:

Shooting  the 5th-6th biggest bison ever shot by a hunter in Montana when I drew,
Or shooting one of the biggest if not the biggest ram to come out of the unlimiteds,
Or the bull moose above I payed 5k on a last minute cancellation hunt in 2016. It’s an area that they shoot 35-40 small paddled moose. And I was lucky enough to cross paths with big hank. In my 20’s I harvested a lot of game, but it was small, but they were trophy’s to me, in my 30’s I started mostly rifle hunting and really started to learn habits and habitats of the quarry. That’s when I really started to find quality animals, and some luck to be honest.
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 31, 2021, 06:27:56 AM
Big Hank  when I drew in Arizona

My wife came along on the trip and was 7 1/2 months pregnant at the time. 4 days scouting, then 15 minutes of hunting on the opener
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 31, 2021, 06:32:13 AM
Well I can't compete with Go4stelhead but here she is.

This is one of my favorite deer I have seen on hunt wash,thanks for sharing. I hope to find a buck like that some day :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: puyallupaul on January 31, 2021, 06:37:27 AM
My best so far
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on January 31, 2021, 06:52:44 AM
My best so far

I really like that bull, he looks like he has great mass as well as tine length

Congratulations  :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: CoryTDF on February 02, 2021, 06:03:41 AM
Big Hank  when I drew in Arizona

My wife came along on the trip and was 7 1/2 months pregnant at the time. 4 days scouting, then 15 minutes of hunting on the opener

Holy crap!!!!! That is a great goat. How hard was it to hunt him upside down? How do you dial for elevation for a shot like that?  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on February 02, 2021, 06:06:32 AM
Hahaha

I had to shoot left handed, open sights. You should see how fast they are upside down :yike: :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 02, 2021, 06:09:45 AM
Puyallup Paul that's a great bull my favorite one so far!!! :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: puyallupaul on February 02, 2021, 06:17:02 AM
Thanks guys.  2012 in The Bob.  Made all time book by 4/8's
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: trophyhunt on February 02, 2021, 06:20:49 AM
Well I can't compete with Go4stelhead but here she is.
That deer is just amazing, can't imagine seeing that in my scope with a tag in my pocket. 
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 02, 2021, 06:23:34 AM
Well I can't compete with Go4stelhead but here she is.
That is the best buck I have seen hands down and at least you are very humble. :tup:
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Post by: 2MANY on February 02, 2021, 06:49:26 AM
Great critters.
In my opinion your most prized trophy changes over the years.
If it doesn't then you're doing it wrong.
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Post by: Ironhead on February 02, 2021, 07:38:42 AM
Well I can't compete with Go4stelhead but here she is.
Was this buck ever officially scored? My God what a tank!
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Post by: nwwanderer on February 02, 2021, 12:14:25 PM
So, is the trophy 4'2"?  Nice thanks for the share!!!
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Post by: redi on February 02, 2021, 12:22:49 PM
She is 5 foot six and yes the buck officially scored at 216 2/8 gross and 211 5/8 net and only had one scoreable Eyeguard the other five are broken off. The best part is I get to stare at her every night. It was a great hunt and I made several great friends that I met here on the forum
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Post by: redi on February 02, 2021, 12:49:33 PM
I like her in different outfits too
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Post by: Buckjunkie on February 02, 2021, 01:20:49 PM
Thanks guys.  2012 in The Bob.  Made all time book by 4/8's

Awesome Bull! Love big typicals
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Post by: OutHouse on February 02, 2021, 02:03:32 PM
Good gravy go4steelhd you have quite the collection. Keep posting em'! I'll have to take a picture of a whitetail rack I have but it was not my harvest. But it is my most prized piece that I own.

Let’s see that whitetail!

Here is a central BC moose I got on a cancellation hunt. This was a horse back hunt. Truly a cool experience

Its up at my place in Okanogan county but next time I'm up there I'll get pics and post it up. Killer moose man!
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Post by: TommyH on February 02, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Crazy cool fronts on that bull.  :tup:
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Post by: CNELK on February 02, 2021, 02:42:24 PM
Just picked up my Ewe from my taxidermist and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! I figured what the hell and get it done because it very well be the only sheep I ever kill in my lifetime. But in the off chance I hit the lottery and get a Ram permit she is already set up for a floor pedestal mount so I can have them both together.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210202/f93dbf9a45f3889c8bb73d097f1c0abc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210202/46eb40f53c1e9b4cbd8ee479cf5e6e40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210202/969d03d5bfc804f446388c8f1b140cd3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210202/0498d77a5b44bb9c37665190e3383dd0.jpg)

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Post by: redi on February 05, 2021, 09:22:46 AM
Wife's 20 inch black tail
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Post by: arrowflinger on February 05, 2021, 10:52:09 AM
Couple of mine.
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Post by: redi on February 05, 2021, 11:35:28 AM
Nice arrowflinger
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 05, 2021, 11:50:24 AM
Some nice trophies
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Post by: highbuckklr on February 05, 2021, 11:53:02 AM
My best Muley
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 05, 2021, 11:56:45 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 05, 2021, 12:11:39 PM
Couple of mine.

Right on! :tup:

I hope to join that cat club some day.

Thanks for sharing
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 05, 2021, 12:12:38 PM
My best Muley

Great Buck :tup: :tup:

Thanks for sharing
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Post by: Sundance on February 05, 2021, 12:58:47 PM
Two and both from this year.

My son's first greenhead (I shot, but he was in the blind with me), and one of the last hunts for my 12-year-old lab. My oldest son had been begging me to go duck hunting, so I bought him the gear and secured some private land permission to hunt. My old dog has thousands of retrieves for me, but this season is his last. Tough to watch a dog with so much fire be limited physically, he survived testicular cancer this summer (was neutered at 11-years-old) and probably won't make it through this summer. Getting him (my dog) out to grab a few more birds and watch in all with son was an experience I won't ever forget.

Second, my largest blacktail buck-to-date. This was the first buck I saw all season and I was able to arrow him at 7 yards on the ground. I've made peace with the fact it may take me a lifetime (if ever) to top this Washington buck with a bow... but I will damn sure try!

***EDIT***
If I had to choose, the duck with my son and dog would be the #1 all-time for me.
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Post by: OutHouse on February 05, 2021, 01:10:11 PM
Great stuff Sundance!
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Post by: Timberstalker on February 05, 2021, 01:10:40 PM
Good god almighty, that’s a ridiculous blacktail.
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Post by: jrebel on February 05, 2021, 01:17:59 PM
My son's first muley, my daughters first turkey and my big moose.  I have many prized trophy but these all rank in the top of the list. 
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 05, 2021, 01:23:54 PM
My son's first muley, my daughters first turkey and my big moose.  I have many prized trophy but these all rank in the top of the list.

Their smile says it all!

Nice moose :tup:
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Post by: Mtnwalker on February 05, 2021, 01:25:19 PM
My best Muley

Killer buck and sweet little hidey hole to kill him in!
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 05, 2021, 01:31:37 PM
This is from when my son was three, We stalked this buck for about 3/4 of a mile. Half of that stalk I had my rifle in one hand and my son in the other carrying him. When I was about half way out to the buck, I had some other guys pull up on the road and watch. Soon I looked back seen them come hurring out towards the buck that I was already halfway to,  they must have figured since I was carrying my kid they could pass me from behind and get the buck. Well they spooked the buck, and I ran over the hill and shot it :chuckle: :tup:

It was a great day for myself and my son
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 05, 2021, 01:36:39 PM
Some great animals taken out there.  No wonder I can never find anything.
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Post by: vandeman17 on February 05, 2021, 01:48:55 PM
My son's first muley, my daughters first turkey and my big moose.  I have many prized trophy but these all rank in the top of the list.

Johnny your son looks nothing like you...  :chuckle:
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Post by: JKEEN33 on February 05, 2021, 02:04:59 PM
My biggest turkey so far, just under 23 lbs. I had my dad sitting with me when this guy flew down. He had one broken wing feather that made him sound like a jet when he sailed over us. He had about 15 hens with him, but I was able to call him in close enough to get a shot. I think my dad was more excited than I was. My dad passed a few years later, so it is a great memory and trophy to me.
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Post by: jrebel on February 05, 2021, 02:09:28 PM
My son's first muley, my daughters first turkey and my big moose.  I have many prized trophy but these all rank in the top of the list.

Johnny your son looks nothing like you...  :chuckle:

There’s no denying he is my kid 😂
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Post by: CNELK on February 05, 2021, 02:24:44 PM
My 2012 washington blacktail (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/08a263ce09f820a1e491345d42734957.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/0f421cabdc0840ce12fc3464338edb39.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c40c40747b339a8d3b8926e90e478ed4.jpg)

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Post by: jrebel on February 05, 2021, 02:27:59 PM
My 2012 washington blacktail (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/08a263ce09f820a1e491345d42734957.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/0f421cabdc0840ce12fc3464338edb39.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c40c40747b339a8d3b8926e90e478ed4.jpg)

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Wow....the mass is incredible. 
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Post by: CNELK on February 05, 2021, 02:46:37 PM
Here is my Kodiak Island sitka blacktail, which ended up making boone and crockett all time recorded book list. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/aec5586582f051a4bfdfd2a2800b9e85.jpg)

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Post by: Sundance on February 05, 2021, 02:49:24 PM
Here is my Kodiak Island sitka blacktail, which ended up making boone and crockett all time recorded book list. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/aec5586582f051a4bfdfd2a2800b9e85.jpg)

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What did he go if you don't mind my asking? Stud Sitka for sure, congrats.
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Post by: CNELK on February 05, 2021, 02:52:52 PM
108 1/4 Net

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Post by: redi on February 05, 2021, 03:10:54 PM
Wow rebel that's an amazing Blacktail congratulations
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Post by: Wolfdog2314 on February 05, 2021, 03:23:01 PM
2016 Idaho cat while elk hunting, 22 yards on the ground.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/dab6032794d672eb139f90876e688ba1.jpg)

2020 MT Mule deer
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Post by: teanawayslayer on February 05, 2021, 03:52:37 PM
My 2012 washington blacktail (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/08a263ce09f820a1e491345d42734957.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/0f421cabdc0840ce12fc3464338edb39.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c40c40747b339a8d3b8926e90e478ed4.jpg)

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my god :yike:thats definitely one to be proud of!
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Post by: Southpole on February 05, 2021, 03:56:19 PM
Not 4 legged but none the less it's my only trophy.
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Post by: Matth on February 05, 2021, 05:06:32 PM
looks good to me.
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Post by: actionshooter on February 05, 2021, 05:25:49 PM
Had to do some digging to find this.... 25years old, 1st trip to Alaska.... Read a magazine article somewhere about caribou hunting drop camps with Ketchum Air.... started doing some research (pre internet for me) and made it happen. Me and a buddy each killed 2, this was my 1st.
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Post by: MADMAX on February 05, 2021, 06:11:29 PM
 :yeah:
Business up front
Party in the rear
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Post by: actionshooter on February 05, 2021, 10:13:38 PM
:yeah:
Business up front
Party in the rear


 :chuckle:  Yes sir... and that was trimmed up nicely for the trip... the party end was normally about 4" longer..  :chuckle:
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Post by: huntnphool on February 05, 2021, 11:24:09 PM
Had to do some digging to find this.... 25years old, 1st trip to Alaska.... Read a magazine article somewhere about caribou hunting drop camps with Ketchum Air.... started doing some research (pre internet for me) and made it happen. Me and a buddy each killed 2, this was my 1st.

 Awesome, that Beaver is on my list! :tup:
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Post by: scottfrick on February 06, 2021, 03:00:31 AM
My wa mountain goat that I just got on the wall  :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 06, 2021, 03:45:24 AM
Scott does it look any better today? :chuckle:
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Post by: Westside88 on February 06, 2021, 06:41:57 AM
Both of these for similar reasons. Both hunts involved my Dad and I going into new areas and putting in the work to learn and be successful. Dads' elk was taken right before the hunt was over after having passed on some larger bulls earlier in the hunt. For me the memories and experiences of being there together and getting it done are the reward.
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 06, 2021, 07:08:44 AM
My 2012 washington blacktail (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/08a263ce09f820a1e491345d42734957.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/0f421cabdc0840ce12fc3464338edb39.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c40c40747b339a8d3b8926e90e478ed4.jpg)

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This is amazing!!!!
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Post by: scottfrick on February 06, 2021, 02:35:25 PM
Scott does it look any better today? :chuckle:
It looks way better in its new spot!!!
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Post by: actionshooter on February 06, 2021, 04:00:56 PM
Had to do some digging to find this.... 25years old, 1st trip to Alaska.... Read a magazine article somewhere about caribou hunting drop camps with Ketchum Air.... started doing some research (pre internet for me) and made it happen. Me and a buddy each killed 2, this was my 1st.

 Awesome, that Beaver is on my list! :tup:

My favorite is the Beaver.... with a 185 skywagon as a close second
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Post by: cougkilr on February 06, 2021, 07:08:27 PM
2018 Blacktail.
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 07, 2021, 06:41:38 AM
2018 Blacktail.

What freak :tup:
That’s a cool buck
Congratulations
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 07, 2021, 07:16:30 AM
That's a beautiful BT Cougkilr did you have that bad boy mounted?
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Post by: redi on February 07, 2021, 07:54:42 AM
Blacktail with my son
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 07, 2021, 08:10:26 AM
Some great blacktails !!!!
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Post by: redi on February 07, 2021, 08:19:24 AM
Fun pack with my son
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Post by: cougkilr on February 07, 2021, 08:31:45 AM
That's a beautiful BT Cougkilr did you have that bad boy mounted?
Yeah that one had to get a shoulder mount, great work by Joel at Black River Taxidermy.
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 07, 2021, 08:36:58 AM
Blacktail with my son

nice blacktail  :IBCOOL:
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Post by: HillHound on February 07, 2021, 09:58:02 AM
I would say it’s my 2018 WA moose. It was a raffle tag so I could still draw but most likely this was a once in a lifetime hunt.
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Post by: HillHound on February 07, 2021, 10:05:03 AM
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Post by: redi on February 07, 2021, 10:07:13 AM
Nice moose
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Post by: redi on February 07, 2021, 10:17:25 AM
Great memories with my daughter and the Addicted Outdoors crew
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Post by: coachteeter on February 07, 2021, 02:59:52 PM
I was fortunate enough to fill my cougar tag this past December on a solo hunt when I called this adult female in. The first pic is a selfie I took when I first found her after tracking her blood trail about 150 yards downhill.  The 2nd image was taken by my wife when I got home that evening. I was able to pack...er...drag it out whole. An experience that I'll never forget.

Not sure why the top pic is upside down. I've tried saving multiple versions of it facing all directions but no matter what, when I post it, it is always upside down.  :dunno:
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 07, 2021, 05:37:00 PM
I was fortunate enough to fill my cougar tag this past December on a solo hunt when I called this adult female in. The first pic is a selfie I took when I first found her after tracking her blood trail about 150 yards downhill.  The 2nd image was taken by my wife when I got home that evening. I was able to pack...er...drag it out whole. An experience that I'll never forget.

Not sure why the top pic is upside down. I've tried saving multiple versions of it facing all directions but no matter what, when I post it, it is always upside down.  :dunno:

This is special!
Nice work
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Post by: Southpole on February 07, 2021, 08:43:36 PM
Love the big cat captures!

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Post by: coachteeter on February 08, 2021, 08:32:20 AM
Thank you go4steelhd & Southpole! (-:
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 08, 2021, 09:11:45 AM
Alaska range DIY

This was a drop camp hunt. This hunt is one of my best experience’s hunting. I think it’s the general experience getting up to Alaska, then being dropped of in the middle of no where. Then chasing game that you have only seen on TV before.

Anyways if you can figure out a way to go, go for it :tup:
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Post by: redi on February 08, 2021, 09:28:21 AM
Awesome moose. I'm guessing it made B&C
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 08, 2021, 09:52:15 AM
Awesome moose. I'm guessing it made B&C

No he is not book. I have only harvested two animals that go all time awards. I have harvested several more that were really close to making all time awards, and either just missed it or deductions took them out.

 Once I seen the drop tines I was sold. 

We did see a bull that I feel would have went book. He was on the opposite side of the canyon and went off the back side to never be seen again.
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Post by: Crowns on February 08, 2021, 09:55:59 AM
My family and a buck I shot this year. Thank you for sharing your pics.
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 08, 2021, 09:58:44 AM
My family and a buck I shot this year. Thank you for sharing your pics.

Nice buck!! :tup:

If you did a write up on it please share a link
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Post by: Matth on February 08, 2021, 05:12:32 PM
My family and a buck I shot this year. Thank you for sharing your pics.
That's a good looking family also, along with the buck. Good for you.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 09, 2021, 04:47:02 PM
Another of my favorites.  Little Pathfinder's first bear, Aug 2020.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 09, 2021, 04:49:36 PM
And his 2020 Antelope
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Post by: redi on February 09, 2021, 06:49:20 PM
Raising them right Pathfinder. Great job
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Post by: go4steelhd on February 10, 2021, 08:27:18 AM
Another of my favorites.  Little Pathfinder's first bear, Aug 2020.

This is fantastic on many levels.
Nice work to both of you
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 11, 2021, 10:38:06 AM
Here is Pathfinder JR's favorite deer.  And my favorite picture of him with it... (even though its a bit blurry)
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Post by: wamuledeer on February 11, 2021, 12:22:30 PM
I was archery hunting Idaho with some friends. I called this guy into 11 yards solo. It was epic. My first bull. At exact same time my dad was in Washington he kept calling me but I wouldn’t answer as I was stalking mine. He ended up taking an archery bull about exact same time as me.
My first bull, his last as he passed away suddenly a couple years later.


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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 11, 2021, 12:40:00 PM
2 very nice bulls!!! Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 11, 2021, 02:26:06 PM
I was archery hunting Idaho with some friends. I called this guy into 11 yards solo. It was epic. My first bull. At exact same time my dad was in Washington he kept calling me but I wouldn’t answer as I was stalking mine. He ended up taking an archery bull about exact same time as me.
My first bull, his last as he passed away suddenly a couple years later.


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wow, sorry to hear that.
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Post by: 724wd on February 12, 2021, 09:17:17 AM
my 2017 kitty
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Post by: 724wd on February 12, 2021, 09:22:32 AM
another favorite that isn't even mine... my dad's bull from this year. With him every step of the way
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 12, 2021, 09:41:23 AM
That's a great picture. Was that a WA bull?
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Post by: nwwanderer on February 12, 2021, 02:12:25 PM
Sure looks like one of our yards, 154?
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Post by: Falcon on February 14, 2021, 07:27:53 PM
My first goat way back in the day.   1984 to be exact in the now closed Pratt River unit.   Shot this billy solo on my 3 rd day out.   Saw him a 1/2 miles across a rock basin.  Ended up sneaking up and shooting him at about 30 yards out of a huge rock garden.  Goat took 3 more shots from my 7mm mag, and attempted a suicide leap off a cliff.   He ended up falling dead onto a tree on a sheer cliff.

My proudest moment and a realization that a mature billy pound for pound is the toughest animal to kill in North America..
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Post by: redi on February 14, 2021, 07:51:02 PM
Nice goat. Sure looks heavy.
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Post by: redi on February 14, 2021, 07:57:18 PM
One highlight of my life to see my son kill an awesome 7x7 bull and with my dads bow. Proud to see him carry on a family tradition
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 14, 2021, 07:59:14 PM
Beautiful animal
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Post by: High Climber on February 21, 2021, 12:29:08 PM
My first goat way back in the day.   1984 to be exact in the now closed Pratt River unit.   Shot this billy solo on my 3 rd day out.   Saw him a 1/2 miles across a rock basin.  Ended up sneaking up and shooting him at about 30 yards out of a huge rock garden.  Goat took 3 more shots from my 7mm mag, and attempted a suicide leap off a cliff.   He ended up falling dead onto a tree on a sheer cliff.

My proudest moment and a realization that a mature billy pound for pound is the toughest animal to kill in North America..

How did you end up getting him down? Still solo for the recovery or did you have some friends on standby? Those hard ones create the best and longest lasting memories  :tup:
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Post by: Falcon on February 26, 2021, 04:33:55 PM
It was pitch dark after I found and gutted him.   I took a branch and propped the rib cage open and came back the next day with my brother to pack him out.   The unit stayed open for a few more years before being closed.   The area was the Russian Butte and you can see it when you drive east on I 90 past Mt Si.

Most guys that kill a Mtn goat come back with a pretty good story, and in the end, those are the special times that count👊🏔👊
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Post by: High Climber on February 28, 2021, 05:28:14 PM
It was pitch dark after I found and gutted him.   I took a branch and propped the rib cage open and came back the next day with my brother to pack him out.   The unit stayed open for a few more years before being closed.   The area was the Russian Butte and you can see it when you drive east on I 90 past Mt Si.

Most guys that kill a Mtn goat come back with a pretty good story, and in the end, those are the special times that count👊🏔👊
Yes they are! Thanks for sharing
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Post by: go4steelhd on March 24, 2021, 11:23:20 AM
Here is Pathfinder JR's favorite deer.  And my favorite picture of him with it... (even though its a bit blurry)

This a great memory/expression of the moment captured in this photo :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 25, 2021, 07:03:20 AM
Here are two of my own favorites. 
My first buck, age 13.
My 2010 Montana Mule Deer (this one is my favorite because I killed it during that November blizzard in Montana when it got -20)
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Post by: go4steelhd on March 25, 2021, 08:13:36 AM
My favorite typical
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on March 25, 2021, 12:41:54 PM
This was a good looking buck that I got after missing a great buck. That year I seen a group of bucks that had a high 190’s buck, 180ish buck that I missed, a 30-31 inch wide 165ish buck(I killed him the following season) I never seen that giant again, rumors were he was around for two more years. I did scout for this buck during that time but I never located him again 
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: jstone on March 25, 2021, 01:07:24 PM
Nice bucks
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: go4steelhd on March 25, 2021, 01:30:53 PM
This is the wide buck that I referred to above. I shot him in a rock slide the next year, I had to push the stock since I had other hunters moving in from below. The buck cart wheeled for 200-250 yards. He busted basically everything, I found most of the pieces. This was a prized trophy prior to the fall :bash:
Title: Re: Let’s see your most prized trophy
Post by: fly-by on March 25, 2021, 01:34:11 PM
Called in with fawn distress while bear hunting.
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Post by: Dadofive on March 25, 2021, 04:29:33 PM
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