2017 Backpack Deer

[Mark251]

What an amazing buck! Congratulations!

 

[JohnCushman]

That buck is a stud! Congrats!

 

[1_pointer]

That's typically a fair assumption but it's actually a .308 that's been shooting really well.

Good deal and a surprise. If/when I get done (for a bit) of getting gear for the boys, a restocked Tikka or a Fieldcraft are high on my list.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Congratulations on a great looking buck! As massive as that bison skull is, your deer still looks big. Thanks for sharing the report and photos.

 

[Keeptrying]

Very nice.

 

[6mm Remington]

Very nice buck and a great hunt. The bison skull is way cool.

 

[Wyatt G]

Congratulations on a great looking buck! As massive as that bison skull is, your deer still looks big. Thanks for sharing the report and photos.

my thoughts as well, congrats on a great deer and cool find.

 

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I also found a bison skull up there, pretty decent shape really.

The deer is incredible, but I think I might be more excited about that bison skull. That's fantastic. Did you pack it out?

 

[recon6036]

Wow!!!. Outstanding adventure and buck. Big congrats to you!!!!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

The deer is incredible, but I think I might be more excited about that bison skull. That's fantastic. Did you pack it out?

It was in a patch of fir with a few vertebrae at over 10,000'. It's the second bison skull I've found in deer country, but in much better shape and larger than the first.
I was one tripping the deer and camp so I just didn't have the horsepower to add the bison. I was bummed to leave it but another 14 mi round trip to get it wasn't very appealing at the time. Next summer I imagine I can get back up there.

 

[deerhunter23]

awesome deer !

 

[mtmiller]

What a buck. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[hardscrabble]

Awesome buck! Congrats, that is a hard earned trophy. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Country]

Wow, that is a great buck. Way to get it done.

 

[Bulldog0156]

I can see why that's your favorite kind of hunt, congrats! The bison skull is pretty sweet; I wouldn't ever expect to find one that high up!

 

[orkboy59]

Beautiful deer. Congratulations!!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Good deal and a surprise. If/when I get done (for a bit) of getting gear for the boys, a restocked Tikka or a Fieldcraft are high on my list.

Yes the Fieldcraft has a lot going for it. Wouldn't mind trying one myself, though I'm not sure I want to sell the rifle I'd need to to finance it. Something to ponder over winter.

 

[Lostinthewoods]

Great buck!!!!! Congrats!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[1_pointer]

Yes the Fieldcraft has a lot going for it. Wouldn't mind trying one myself, though I'm not sure I want to sell the rifle I'd need to to finance it. Something to ponder over winter.

I have the benefit of being too broke, so I get the dream instead of ponder... That said, the velocities folks are getting with 150s out of a 270/R26 combo makes me think either the Barrett or Tikka in that chambering could cover a lot of basis. I could add a big honking scope and still be much lighter than what I carry now.

 

[montana_bow]

That's a sweet buck! Congrats