An "easy" hunt?

Bambistew

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I thought caribou hunting was supposed to be easy? I spent the better part of 4 weekends and 10 days trying to connect before finally putting one down the last afternoon of the season. Had some ups and downs with a lot of fun time spent in the mountains and swamps. Saw some giant bulls, but couldn't get them to hang out in the same spot long enough to intercept.

Had a bull literally shot out from under me. That was a first... just setting up for the shot when, BANG, BANG. Was happy for the hunter, just crazy timing.

Blew a stalk on a bull about the size of the one I killed, screwed around trying to get closer and closer, and he busted me and ran off. Should have been patient.

Took the family a couple weekends and everyone had a fun time. Can't wait for the little guy to get a bit bigger so he can go on some serious off road adventures.

Spotted this bull along with a HOG way off the road in a swamp... I figured it was now or never and made a last ditch effort to fill my tag. 3 miles from the truck, about half of it in ankle deep water. When I finally got to where I'd last seen them, I spotted the big boy walking the other direction about 3/4 of a mile off, and the other bull standing in front of me about 300 yards. I figured I'd come this far I'm not back empty. Snuck in close and popped him with the 325wsm. A 7 hr round trip, x2 and memories to last a lifetime. Just the dog and me the last couple days. Her first time around gun fire, and dead animals. She was a bit unsure about the big critter on the ground, until she realized it was made of meat...

She will probably sleep for the next week. Love this place...

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Congrats! Can't wait for Jr. to be tagging along and mugging for the camera over a dead critter!
 

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