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This section seems to be a bit slow this time of year. Here are a couple of pictures of my first ever bull elk. I was blessed to take this beautiful bull on public land with an over the counter tag here in Utah in 2009. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. 100% DIY the hard way. The 165 gr ...

That is some fine shooting Rick with a beautiful rifle.

That is quite a photo, but unfortunately it is a fake. That is floating all over hunting forums.


Here is another version:

Oh, to be young, arrogant, and carefree again.

Hello All. I haven't posted in a long time, but have been lurking. It is almost coyote hunting time again. I have too many hobbies and not enough time.

I have never eaten one. Last time I checked they were made out of meat, so they must be edible. Now as to how they taste.....that is another question.

NHS: He's a dandy all right....hope he has a good winter and has the opportunity to spread his genes to the herd near you. Now if he can just stay clear of the highway like a smart young buck should........ Rick: I saw him again this evening. He was doing his best to spread his genes. He had 5 does...

This buck is probably 3.5 years old, maybe 4.5. This is more than likely his first year as a mature buck. His body is still relatively lanky and his antlers are a bit willowy. Next year he will have a bit more mass and probably a bit more width. I would have a hard time passing him up as well. But s...

I went for a drive near my house this morning and saw this young buck in a field. I have not seen him before. He might grow up to be something special, if he can avoid getting run over. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/NHS33/Fall-2007-001.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/NHS33/Fall-2007-...

Awesome story and pictures! Thanks for sharing.

Good luck. Post pictures when you get back.

Thanks for the kind words all. When I'm at work, I find my self day dreaming of being back up on the mountain watching and waiting for a nice buck to show himself.

Congrats all. It was fun. There was some good shootin for sure. Thanks WrsWaldo for all the work you did that went into this.

Well, I got back this evening from a terrific week in the hills. The fall colors were amazing, the air was chilled, and the hunt was a blast. Even though I did not harvest a deer, I had a great week. I had the chance and passed on many small forkies and three pointers. My dreams will be haunted by t...

Well, my favorite week of the year has finally arrived. I'm heading out to chase mulies with the old muzzle loader tomorrow. We had a storm blow in Sunday night that dusted the tops of the mountains with snow. It should make for a great hunt. I'll report next week when I get back.