Thats my point. I've got a 400" and a 350" bull on the wall. I've passed bulls in the 370 range and I don't know how many bulls over 300" I've passed. It would be well into the hundreds of bulls passed over 300". I don't look at those types of bulls as true trophy elk. Others will...
The season is still open. Why would you not go after the ram?
If you wouldn't go after the ram on the 25th then you shouldn't have been hunting the 24th either since the quota was already full by the 24th.
Guess I can only reply to one of you guys that don't like my comments.
I understand the conservation of the UL's. I'm all about keeping this hunt around for everyone. But here's the deal. Dude shot a legal sheep. Don't be mad at that guy or others that shoot a LEGAL sheep. It's like...
Wells it isn't a monster for sure. I wonder how many would pass this ram if they knew it was a completely legal ram beyond a shadow of a doubt. Personally..........I would struggle for a few seconds and then I would start the picture taking process. Almost positive I would start my 7 year...
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have a dented primer. But you never know when you are out in the field. It might have been more obvious from where he was at. Looks to be a 4.5 year old ram by the looks of it.
@enjonas - Glad to hear you made it out. I would have just hit the button!!!!!!
I had an experience that went a bit different than yours. I was walking up to a creek and I'm always SUPER careful of every step when in the back country. At the time I was so looking forward to taking off my...
that is the place. Food was way better than expected. The next time I come out of the UL's that will be my first stop for a real meal.......and a beer.
quite possibly the most interesting gas station/convenience store/sporting goods store I've ever been in. The always lock up the liquor when I show up at that place too. There is a pizza place down the road that is good too.
Has anyone stopped at the place down to the trailhead that had...
The 48 hour deadline was never a consideration for me when thinking about going deeper. Just the thought of trying to get it all out was enough form me not to head into certain places. I could see scenarios where it would take the better part of a week to get everything out. 2 days out. 1...
I'm much stronger on the mental side of hunting than the physical side. It is very important for a man to know his limits. That is so far past my limit it isn't even a topic of discussion. Just getting the pack to the top is stretching my limits.
If you are flying solo I don't see how one trip out is even an option. There are many places where if you are solo I don't think you could even make it out in 48 hours let alone will ALL your gear. I plan on taking two trips. Positive that I'm not man enough to take one trip......I'm OK...
That is not including water. Water is very available where I head in at so I just grab it as needed. I won't have more than 16 ounces of water in my pack on the trip in.
My optics include a tripod, BTX and my 15's. I don't skimp on optics. The only extra clothing I bring is an extra...
Not sure what you include. When I walk in my pack is right at 60# and that includes optics, tripod, gun, food (usually 10 days / 2# per day) ect. No reason to weigh a pack when everything isn't in it. I think spending some of your weight in optics and sleep system is worth the weight...