I like mule deer almost as much as elk. It's delicious. But I've never hunted mule deer in November. I wonder how many guys who think it's gross dragged their knife through the tarsal gland while they were breaking it down, then continued using the knife. First thing I do with mulies is...
Ha. No. I think the only thing we brought back was an apple. I don’t know what it is about outside adventures, but it’s like the snacking machine switch gets flipped and there’s not a moment that can pass without eating. It’s actually kind of freaky.
Last week when we took my daughter with us to find a cow elk for my Dad, I swear I had like 12 pounds of snacks on my back for one frickin day’s worth of being afield. It’s a whole different ballgame with kids.
And good luck! Hope you guys have a blast.
I don’t know how you could possibly have a better, cooler season than this. Incredible the work and dedication you put into the opportunity. Huge congratulations on it all.
Holy crap. What a deer! Totally understandable how you could become so obsessed. Huge congratulations. Great reflection and I think you’ll feel good really focusing on your family now.
My goodness what a first season for your daughter. The look of excitement and joy on her face, and the happiness of your family is just awesome. Really, really good stuff.
Damn! Can’t believe you got him. Buddy of mine has trail camera photos of him going back 135 years. In his prime he was known widely by the name Donk McBuckchuckle. But you probably already knew that.
Huge congrats. A true legend.
Really enjoyed this thread, the updates, the photos and storytelling, and the effort you put into this tag. Sorry it didn’t pan out, but it was a cool ride.
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We set out for new hunting grounds this morning. As usual, it was a sh*t show. Daughter wore her slip-on Vans instead of snow boots, son had to take a dump twice while we were out and lost his hat, I had to dig two holes in the frozen ground and find the...
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Kowa 883. It’s a beast to carry on a backpacking trip but man what a spotter. Makes my old Razor seem like a kid’s toy.
Enlightened Equipment Convert 0 degree quilt/sleeping bag. This thing is light, fits me and the way I sleep perfectly, and when zipped and cinched is incredibly...