For some reason I was slow to see this thread. Really enjoyed your thorough write-up and the abundance of pictures. You got yourself a beautiful Stone Ram. Congratulations!!
I second what Lv2hnt said in his post about taking advantage of youth and good health and go after those the things you...
I know this is a really old thread. However, its an interesting subject considering a pair of 90" sheds only need 20" inside spread to be a 200" gross buck. Which is most mule deer hunters dream!
Here is another Colorado shed for comparison. It could almost be the mate to the one Oak showed...
Most sheep hunters will feel like they put in a good days work after climbing (I'm talking ascent only) 2000 vertical feet in a day of hunting. On most sheep hunts this much climbing will be the daily norm and on tougher days they will climb in excess of 3000 vertical feet with 4000 not out of...
I haven't shed hunted there, but some of the largest mule deer I've ever seen in Montana were in the side drainages of the North Fork of Deep Creek. Which is the country in behind Ear Mountain. You might find some outstanding mule deer sheds. Additionally you wouldn't be very far from the...
Super write-up of a great trip and father/son adventure. I really appreciate your knack for re-creating the real world of hunting, with all it's ups and downs. It's much more than just killing. Thanks.
Wow! That's a lot of elk in a lifetime. I have some friends here in Montana who have taken over 30 in their long hunting careers. But never known of anyone taking 50. Congratulations!
Great story! Excellent testimony to the fact that all hunters are not out there just to kill something for themselves. I can relate very well to the consideration you showed for the other hunting party, since I am a grandfather of some young hunters myself.
Lbirch, you write a good story. I...
Great Montana buck!!! Your buck is the best 2013 Montana buck that I have seen pictures of to date. Congratulations for overcoming our crowded and difficult hunting conditions on public land.
Congratulations! Looks to me like you got a dandy. Probably a good decision to take this one offering a good shot. The big one up higher on the mountain still presented some uncertainties. None of us can really tell you if your decision was a good one or not. It comes down to you and your own...
I didn't see much for deer yesterday and the few I did see seemed more flighty than usual. Then as I was coming down off the mountain to my truck, I ran into these tracks and understood why.
Congratulations on getting a very nice Colorado buck! The additional portion of your post was especially interesting. Thanks, for sharing with all of us.
Congratulations on a superb accomplishment! You really gave it your all and then some, considering your knee problem. You've taken a great trophy gaged by much more than the mass or score of the antlers. I have to admit though, I'm going to miss following your blow by blow update. Thanks...