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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #405 on: January 12, 2025, 10:49:35 AM »
In Washington state there is zero chance of any wilderness or deep in a national forest bull ever of reaching 490" with all of our predators.  The only way an elk will get that big is lounging on a golf course, stealing hay from livestock and eating apple orchard leftovers.  I'm sure it was legally killed but a killing a pet elk in town isn't exactly the story I would like to tell. It will look good on the wall and in the record book where no story is required it's just a number on a line.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #406 on: January 12, 2025, 11:15:18 AM »
“But what do you do........let it go?”


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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #407 on: January 12, 2025, 04:16:18 PM »
Suppose we gotta nix all those crop robbing, garden eating masher whitetails from the books. Midwest wilderness bucks only.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #408 on: January 12, 2025, 05:44:40 PM »
In Washington state there is zero chance of any wilderness or deep in a national forest bull ever of reaching 490" with all of our predators.  The only way an elk will get that big is lounging on a golf course, stealing hay from livestock and eating apple orchard leftovers.  I'm sure it was legally killed but a killing a pet elk in town isn't exactly the story I would like to tell. It will look good on the wall and in the record book where no story is required it's just a number on a line.

460s wilderness bull was just recently killed

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #409 on: January 14, 2025, 08:20:29 AM »
That was a quite a read. I think we can all agree on the following:

1. That is one heck of a specimen.

2.  It was a legal kill (my assumption because I have no reason to say it wasn't).

3. Hunters' personal ethics and ideas about what makes a "hunt" a "hunt" vary quite a bit.

Can we all agree??

Personally, I admire a sportsman who passes on such an animal because they want something else out of their "hunt". However, I cannot knock a guy for taking this animal either. The fever is real. I had a whitetail buck in 231 unit that almost uniformly hung out around cabins, houses etc. It was probably a yard buck, pet, whatever you want to call it. It had five long tines on each side plus eyeguards that were pushing five inches. Estimate width was over 20 inches but less than 24. I have no doubt it would have made P an Y. I would have taken him given a legal chance.

With that said, I would love to hear the story going back to September.

EDIT: I made the assumption that this was a "town bull" etc. whatever everyone is calling it. I don't know if that is correct or not.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #410 on: January 15, 2025, 04:30:40 AM »
Not only have I been busy hunting but I have refrained from commenting much. This is the most disgusting topic I've seen in a long time on this forum, the jealousy, the narrow minds, the self centeredness, the bitterness, and the ethics hypocrisy displayed in this topic is completely off the rails, what a dumpster fire. I am embarrassed that this topic exists on a website that I am involved with. If this topic had been a "success topic" posted by the hunter who took the animal about 50% of the posts would already be removed. The only reason I have not personally removed many of the posts is because it is more of a discussion (it wasn't posted by the hunter as the story of their hunt) and as long as discussions are civil it is the forum policy to allow them to continue.

There are many of us who enjoy looking at photos of game and hearing the stories of how they were taken. Well you can bet the bitterness of this topic guarantees this forum will have fewer pictures to look at and stories to read in the future. All of the negative posts really took this topic deep in the mud.

Thank you to all the members who made positive comments and didn't try to impose their own personal ethics, maybe there are enough positive comments that future stories and photos will continue to be posted.




Casey Brooks,

If you want to share the tale of your hunt it is very welcome here, we would love to hear the story directly from you. In spite of the negativity of some members, many of us appreciate the amount of time and effort you obviously put into hunting this bull. Its obvious to me that you invested a lot of time and effort or it wouldn't have taken you until the end of the season. No doubt it was far more complicated than being able to hunt a public land bull with no restrictions on where you can hunt.

I will personally moderate the topic and remove any negative comments, this forum does not allow negative comments in "success topics" posted by the hunter. If you're not interested in posting the story or if you have signed an agreement for your story I fully understand. Either way, I want you to know that there are many of us who would truly enjoy hearing your story, and congratulations on being lucky enough to take most likely the best free ranging bull ever taken.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #411 on: January 15, 2025, 05:09:08 AM »
I have refrained from commenting  so far. I met Casey a few years back when he drove up my driveway during turkey season. Of course there were turkeys all around my place. He said he did not need a guide but would like to hunt my leases and only pay me if he shot a gobbler. Casey had been hunting most of the season and this was near the end of May. He pulled out his phone and started showing me all the bull elk he shot with a bow.He said they all came from Indian Reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. $17,000 to $25,000 per hunt. Lots of stories about the Rez bulls. I finally agreed to take him to one of my leases down by Fruitland the next morning and turn him loose. Next morning I get up , get the coffee on , and get ready to take him to my lease. And I waited , and waited, and waited.  NO SHOW. I won't give you my impression of the hunter after meeting him. I also talked with a friend/farmer that has land and lives up the Addy/ Cedonia Road.  He had the same experience with Casey except I think Casey hunted his land. The farmer never saw him again. That was my experience with this hunter. What would you think??  Carry On......
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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #412 on: January 15, 2025, 05:54:19 AM »
Not only have I been busy hunting but I have refrained from commenting much. This is the most disgusting topic I've seen in a long time on this forum, the jealousy, the narrow minds, the self centeredness, the bitterness, and the ethics hypocrisy displayed in this topic is completely off the rails, what a dumpster fire. I am embarrassed that this topic exists on a website that I am involved with. If this topic had been a "success topic" posted by the hunter who took the animal about 50% of the posts would already be removed. The only reason I have not personally removed many of the posts is because it is more of a discussion (it wasn't posted by the hunter as the story of their hunt) and as long as discussions are civil it is the forum policy to allow them to continue.

There are many of us who enjoy looking at photos of game and hearing the stories of how they were taken. Well you can bet the bitterness of this topic guarantees this forum will have fewer pictures to look at and stories to read in the future. All of the negative posts really took this topic deep in the mud.

Thank you to all the members who made positive comments and didn't try to impose their own personal ethics, maybe there are enough positive comments that future stories and photos will continue to be posted.




Casey Brooks,

If you want to share the tale of your hunt it is very welcome here, we would love to hear the story directly from you. In spite of the negativity of some members, many of us appreciate the amount of time and effort you obviously put into hunting this bull. Its obvious to me that you invested a lot of time and effort or it wouldn't have taken you until the end of the season. No doubt it was far more complicated than being able to hunt a public land bull with no restrictions on where you can hunt.

I will personally moderate the topic and remove any negative comments, this forum does not allow negative comments in "success topics" posted by the hunter. If you're not interested in posting the story or if you have signed an agreement for your story I fully understand. Either way, I want you to know that there are many of us who would truly enjoy hearing your story, and congratulations on being lucky enough to take most likely the best free ranging bull ever taken.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #413 on: January 15, 2025, 06:03:34 AM »
Dale,
With all due respect, I would like to respond to your post.

I am one of the commenters that may be on the negative side of this.
I am also one of the members who invests as a business sponsor to support the HW forum.
Its a beautiful bull, and fairly certain it was killed legally.

Because I choose to defend my passion for hunting, and the future of hunting for the average person, from a style of "hunting" that most definitely threatens normal hunters, does not make me a bad person!!

I see high dollar trophy hunters on an equal level of threat to hunting as are anti's, and predators. I do not know the man involved, am positive he is a good man, but to say he is anything but a TH is most likely false. How many times do you need your name in a record book for sheep in WA state? (While thousands of us who also love to hunt will never get to shoot just 1.)  THAT is disgusting for ya!  Am I jealous or is he greedy??
 
"Jealousy"....enough with the comments from many members. Sure a few may be jealous, BUT Greed has a whole lot more to do with these type hunts. Because some disagree, does not mean they are jealous.

"Photos" on HW..... Yes, I'm sure some will not post photos because of this type thing. There are wayyyy more folks who won't post pics on (or join) HW because of all the "Elites" on here. (ie; calling smaller bucks they shoot, meat bucks is just one example) Those bucks, and any deer are trophys to most folks, as they should be.
ALSO, I have noticed quite a drop in pics shared since the removal of the photo contests. Thats on you guys IMO


And, Ive said it on here many times, If these wealthy folks really cared about conservation, and being a GOOD sportsman, they would donate to the species conservation without the need to shoot multiple OIL critters (5 sheep, maybe more) while most never get the chance. its more like they are supporting conservation.......so they can just shoot another sheep the next year....oh yeah it HAS to be bigger than last years. 

 :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :brew: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents:

PS, I do not know any of these wealthy, "whale" folks, but I would value the opportunity to chat with one of them to see why they do what they do. Maybe I will learn something.  :dunno:
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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #414 on: January 15, 2025, 06:44:52 AM »
Not only have I been busy hunting but I have refrained from commenting much. This is the most disgusting topic I've seen in a long time on this forum, the jealousy, the narrow minds, the self centeredness, the bitterness, and the ethics hypocrisy displayed in this topic is completely off the rails, what a dumpster fire. I am embarrassed that this topic exists on a website that I am involved with. If this topic had been a "success topic" posted by the hunter who took the animal about 50% of the posts would already be removed. The only reason I have not personally removed many of the posts is because it is more of a discussion (it wasn't posted by the hunter as the story of their hunt) and as long as discussions are civil it is the forum policy to allow them to continue.

There are many of us who enjoy looking at photos of game and hearing the stories of how they were taken. Well you can bet the bitterness of this topic guarantees this forum will have fewer pictures to look at and stories to read in the future. All of the negative posts really took this topic deep in the mud.

Thank you to all the members who made positive comments and didn't try to impose their own personal ethics, maybe there are enough positive comments that future stories and photos will continue to be posted.




Casey Brooks,

If you want to share the tale of your hunt it is very welcome here, we would love to hear the story directly from you. In spite of the negativity of some members, many of us appreciate the amount of time and effort you obviously put into hunting this bull. Its obvious to me that you invested a lot of time and effort or it wouldn't have taken you until the end of the season. No doubt it was far more complicated than being able to hunt a public land bull with no restrictions on where you can hunt.

I will personally moderate the topic and remove any negative comments, this forum does not allow negative comments in "success topics" posted by the hunter. If you're not interested in posting the story or if you have signed an agreement for your story I fully understand. Either way, I want you to know that there are many of us who would truly enjoy hearing your story, and congratulations on being lucky enough to take most likely the best free ranging bull ever taken.

Regards,
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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #415 on: January 15, 2025, 07:05:46 AM »
Not only have I been busy hunting but I have refrained from commenting much. This is the most disgusting topic I've seen in a long time on this forum, the jealousy, the narrow minds, the self centeredness, the bitterness, and the ethics hypocrisy displayed in this topic is completely off the rails, what a dumpster fire. I am embarrassed that this topic exists on a website that I am involved with. If this topic had been a "success topic" posted by the hunter who took the animal about 50% of the posts would already be removed. The only reason I have not personally removed many of the posts is because it is more of a discussion (it wasn't posted by the hunter as the story of their hunt) and as long as discussions are civil it is the forum policy to allow them to continue.

There are many of us who enjoy looking at photos of game and hearing the stories of how they were taken. Well you can bet the bitterness of this topic guarantees this forum will have fewer pictures to look at and stories to read in the future. All of the negative posts really took this topic deep in the mud.

Thank you to all the members who made positive comments and didn't try to impose their own personal ethics, maybe there are enough positive comments that future stories and photos will continue to be posted.




Casey Brooks,

If you want to share the tale of your hunt it is very welcome here, we would love to hear the story directly from you. In spite of the negativity of some members, many of us appreciate the amount of time and effort you obviously put into hunting this bull. Its obvious to me that you invested a lot of time and effort or it wouldn't have taken you until the end of the season. No doubt it was far more complicated than being able to hunt a public land bull with no restrictions on where you can hunt.

I will personally moderate the topic and remove any negative comments, this forum does not allow negative comments in "success topics" posted by the hunter. If you're not interested in posting the story or if you have signed an agreement for your story I fully understand. Either way, I want you to know that there are many of us who would truly enjoy hearing your story, and congratulations on being lucky enough to take most likely the best free ranging bull ever taken.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #416 on: January 15, 2025, 08:23:25 AM »
Dale,
With all due respect, I would like to respond to your post.

I am one of the commenters that may be on the negative side of this.
I am also one of the members who invests as a business sponsor to support the HW forum.
Its a beautiful bull, and fairly certain it was killed legally.

Because I choose to defend my passion for hunting, and the future of hunting for the average person, from a style of "hunting" that most definitely threatens normal hunters, does not make me a bad person!!

I see high dollar trophy hunters on an equal level of threat to hunting as are anti's, and predators. I do not know the man involved, am positive he is a good man, but to say he is anything but a TH is most likely false. How many times do you need your name in a record book for sheep in WA state? (While thousands of us who also love to hunt will never get to shoot just 1.)  THAT is disgusting for ya!  Am I jealous or is he greedy??
 
"Jealousy"....enough with the comments from many members. Sure a few may be jealous, BUT Greed has a whole lot more to do with these type hunts. Because some disagree, does not mean they are jealous.

"Photos" on HW..... Yes, I'm sure some will not post photos because of this type thing. There are wayyyy more folks who won't post pics on (or join) HW because of all the "Elites" on here. (ie; calling smaller bucks they shoot, meat bucks) Those bucks, and any deer are trophys to most folks, as they should be.
ALSO, I have noticed quite a drop in pics shared since the removal of the photo contests. Thats on you guys IMO


And, Ive said it on here many times, If these wealthy folks really cared about conservation, and being a GOOD sportsman, they would donate to the species conservation without the need to shoot multiple OIL critters (5 sheep, maybe more) while most never get the chance. its more like they are supporting conservation.......so they can just shoot another sheep the next year....oh yeah it HAS to be bigger than last years. 

 :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :brew: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents: :twocents:

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I respect your passion for hunting but unlike you I do agree with neighborhood hunting. As human populations expand there are increasing neighborhoods in formerly lightly populated areas. Increasingly these areas are finding the need need to manage herds with hunting seasons or by hiring sharp shooters. I am happy when hunters do the hunting rather than sharp shooters. But either way, society is learning that animals need managed. In todays world there is quite a lot of hunting done in neighborhoods on small properties all over the United States. I know that not everyone wants to hunt in a neighborhood but I think it's unfair and elitist to discredit hunters who do if it is legally and safely done. If this was a small bull I'll bet that very little if anything would have been said, but because its a huge bull and his son posted on social media, some people think its unfair and choose to discredit him.

Comments have not been removed from this topic because its a discussion topic. But, for anyone who is not familiar with how topics are handled on this forum, discussion topics verses success topics, they wouldn't know that we allow negative comments in discussion topics but do not allow negative comments in success topics. I am almost certain that after reading this topic many people would seriously reconsider posting their photos and stories for fear of getting the same type of vicious treatment.

I see wealth seems to be a big factor, there's a lot of vitriol for wealthy people and their ability to purchase what others can't afford to purchase. There are many cases of very wealthy people starting with nothing in life, but through hard work and choosing the right venture, they became very wealthy, I am happy this can happen in America. It's true that quite often people are born into wealth, what is wrong with that, wouldn't anyone want to pass down their wealth to their family? I respect the heirs who are smart enough to keep their inheritance rather than squander it. Rather than hate wealth I respect the hard work it took to make it, free enterprise is what has made America great. We all choose our own path in life, if people are upset that someone else can afford what they cannot afford, maybe they should have chosen a different path in life. Life is what we all make of it!

Another consideration is how people prioritize their spending, some will invest greatly in hunting adventures while others only want to hunt as inexpensively as possible, I don't look down at either, it should be your choice how much you want to spend for hunting.

I see the big fuss about the bull being a yard bull. The bottom line is animals can get big and old by staying in places where they avoid hunters. Some animals find little spots to avoid hunters in the mountains or desert but many animals have learned private properties are a safe haven. From what I have read there is no proof the guy hunted anywhere that wasn't legal to hunt even though it appears some people were hoping to discredit him for that.

I see mention of his son's social media posts. Its obvious to me his son is proud of his dad, maybe the kid got carried away with his comments, I don't know, and neither do most of the negative posters, who are they to judge in such a harsh way without knowing how much effort was put into finding where to hunt the bull, it obviously wasn't easy or he would have killed the bull long before he did? And even if it was easy, what is wrong with being lucky and getting an easy trophy bull? How many of you would pass that bull on your first day hunting not far from your vehicle because it was too easy?

If this was an auction bull everyone would be jealous or upset they didn't have a chance, but this was a raffle bull, anyone who entered the raffle could have drawn the tag. People say he bought thousands of tags, that's unfair, well he knew this bull existed, if I knew where that bull was hanging out and had a rough Idea of how I could possibly get the bull I would buy as many raffle tags as I could afford and research where I might be able to hunt him. People say its unfair because they can't afford to buy as many tags, maybe follow a different path in life or work an extra side gig so you can afford more raffle tags. On top of all that, couldn't anyone who drew a quality tag in that unit have hunted the bull if they knew about him and if they put in the work to figure out where to hunt him. I don't think Casey Brooks had the only exclusive opportunity to hunt that bull? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong!

I don't know the real story, I don't think many people do, but as long as it was a legally taken bull I'm not going to badmouth the hunter and I would certainly enjoy reading the real tale of the hunt. If it was proven the bull was poached that would be different, even though some people seem to be hoping that happens, I'm happy for the hunter and I'm glad the bull is getting recognition, that's pretty awesome if a Washington bull becomes the new world record!

Regarding trophy hunters, we all have our own personal reasons for hunting. I'm not going to judge anyone's reason if they are law abiding hunters. Trophy hunters contribute greatly to conservation. One of the most visible examples in this state are the antelope, thanks to trophy hunting members of Safari Club and the Yakima Indian tribe, we now have antelope in Washington. There are many examples, but that is one of the most visible examples in WA. Trophy hunters are making a positive difference all over the world!
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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #417 on: January 15, 2025, 08:33:56 AM »
I have refrained from commenting  so far. I met Casey a few years back when he drove up my driveway during turkey season. Of course there were turkeys all around my place. He said he did not need a guide but would like to hunt my leases and only pay me if he shot a gobbler. Casey had been hunting most of the season and this was near the end of May. He pulled out his phone and started showing me all the bull elk he shot with a bow.He said they all came from Indian Reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. $17,000 to $25,000 per hunt. Lots of stories about the Rez bulls. I finally agreed to take him to one of my leases down by Fruitland the next morning and turn him loose. Next morning I get up , get the coffee on , and get ready to take him to my lease. And I waited , and waited, and waited.  NO SHOW. I won't give you my impression of the hunter after meeting him. I also talked with a friend/farmer that has land and lives up the Addy/ Cedonia Road.  He had the same experience with Casey except I think Casey hunted his land. The farmer never saw him again. That was my experience with this hunter. What would you think??  Carry On......

I'm sorry that happened, I can understand your feelings there, I've had similar things happen with other people who never showed.
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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #418 on: January 15, 2025, 05:45:27 PM »
Thanks for the discussion Dale.
I have zero qualms with neighborhood hunting, or any kind of hunting as long as it is done with respect towards the animal, other hunters, and the general public.

The only issue I have with these type scenarios is that it appears these folks are basically buying their own hunting acreage/reserves .......WA ST, at the expense of the average hunter.

If I was super wealthy (getting closer everyday  :chuckle:) I would not be able to look at myself in the mirror and know I was a good guy and sportsman while at the same time making OIL species like sheep my personal playground. Of course I want to shoot 1, just 1, not 5, and when that was accomplished, I would look elsewhere for other hunts to entertain myself. One can look at these $$$$ guys however you want, but Greed is all I see. Sorry.

As for Mr. Brooks,
If you see this, I challenge you to pick out an individual who loves hunting, maybe someone who is older and has longed to kill a sheep his entire life but has not. Invite him to the auction and Purchase a sheep auction permit in his name or invest in the raffle as if was for you, but his name.
This is how you earn fellow sportsman respect. It is what I would do if I had the means......not to gain respect(although it would/should) but just to SHARE my good fortunes with fellow sportsman. 

In closing, a shout out of respect to the hunter who chose not to target this particular bull because of the scenario. Job well done to you sir, and Congrats on your bull.

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Re: Possible record bull?
« Reply #419 on: January 15, 2025, 06:21:24 PM »
RESPECT EARNED.


 


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