EYJONAS!
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I hate even asking anymore when the draws come out.
pretty cool though he's had the opportunities
“Big 3” all from your home state
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pretty cool though he's had the opportunities
buffybr
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Congrats on your Big 3, all are very good animals! What state did you get them in?
The first year that I drew a goat tag I came over a ridge and there was a good billy on the other side below me. Everything that I had read said that goats don't look for trouble above them, so instead of just laying down and shooting him, I tried to get closer. My bad! He looked up and saw me and immediately he made 20' leaps down the valley then went up over the next ridge.
That was in knee deep snow. Going back up to the top of the ridge I took 10 steps then rested for 10 breaths all the way to the top. I went back down to my truck and the next morning there was another fresh foot of snow on the ground, so I went home. The Pintlers continued to get snow dumped on them that fall, so I ate that goat tag.
I was 37 when I completed my Big 3. Now at 75 I still put in for all 3, and each year I now wonder if I can still climb to the top of the goat mountains.
EYJONAS!
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Not me amigo, my uncle has the accomplishments. All of which are MT. Maybe one day, still working on the ram and maybe they'll name for a Billy adventure.
I certainly have enjoyed reading your stories and expeditions. Congrats to you sir! Can't wait to hear what the future holds for you.
My friends grandpa just did his 6th goat hunt at 87 years old.
poormanslam
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Moose and Mountain Goat in Colo
Moose and BHS in Idaho
Moose and hopefully BHS in Wyoming
All DIY public land
So that’s a long to answer to say zero of all big 3 in any state and more than likely no chance of doing it in my lifetime. Congrats to those that have done it or do it in the future.
I think the pinnacle of Big 3 is the three different bighorn in Nevada, and yes some have accomplished it.
For those that want pics. Below is the link to my Colo moose 2013. I did a thread on HuntTalk.
Moose and BHS in Idaho
Moose and hopefully BHS in Wyoming
All DIY public land
So that’s a long to answer to say zero of all big 3 in any state and more than likely no chance of doing it in my lifetime. Congrats to those that have done it or do it in the future.
I think the pinnacle of Big 3 is the three different bighorn in Nevada, and yes some have accomplished it.
For those that want pics. Below is the link to my Colo moose 2013. I did a thread on HuntTalk.
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poormanslam
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I drew Colo moose the same year as Sandbrew in the exact same unit.
p_ham
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So would the big 3 for NV be:
Mtn goat, Nelson's bighorn, Cali bighorn?
Nelson's, Cali, Rocky?
A different version thereof?
I think it's big 4 here...and impossible to obtain.
Mtn goat, Nelson's bighorn, Cali bighorn?
Nelson's, Cali, Rocky?
A different version thereof?
I think it's big 4 here...and impossible to obtain.
The Hedgehog
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Wow - what is the length/base of that goat? Looks like a relatively young billy with giant horns (like 11"?)
Sweet goat. Revilla?
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One complete, 2/3 of the second round is done, but it will have to be a cow as per regulation. 4 of the 5 with a bow but due to injury was forced to use a rifle on my OIL moose (bull). Still pisses me off about the timing of said injury... Have to use the recurve for a cow moose for extra credit I guess.
mevertsen
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I've thought of this as well. I personally know one person who has taken a mountain goat and one a rocky. Know of a couple others for each I have had contact with through the years.
Certainly not impossible, I think a handful have accomplished it. Very few stay residents long enough and/or live long enough to get it done.
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Think he is talking about me- goat and Nelson in NV. Think I have used up my good karma for a while.
Oh, NV has a growing moose population, I could see a limited (1-3 tags) in the next 10 years.
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littlebighorn
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In my home state of Utah there are five OIL tags. Bison, Moose, Rocky Mt Goat, Rocky Mt. Bighorn, and Desert Bighorn. I don't know anyone that has been able to draw all 5 in a lifetime, especially since residents can only chose one OIL tag per year to put in for and accumulate bonus points for. I'm 72 and I've put in every year since I was 16. I've only drawn one, a desert bighorn and feel lucky I got him. Kudos to all who have had multiple opportunities!
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BigHornRam
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I remember meeting you after my friend Tony's Utah sheep hunt @littlebighorn . Beautiful ram you shot there! Remember this rough looking bunch? Thanks for lunch that day.
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Jeeze that’s a beautiful desert! Looks familiar. What did he score out of curiosity
mevertsen
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Actually a friend here in my town has a goat and desert and bull elk. Another person I know has a rocky. I forgot about your goat -thought it was Alaska.
I was thinking of big 3 in Nevada.
But couldn't come up with a list that makes sense because the draws are so tough.
Moose would be cool....
Soon....
littlebighorn
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That's a fun memory.
I'm glad Tony was able to connect on that fine ram.
You gents have a Merry Christmas!
littlebighorn
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172. My best trophy for sure.
Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while!
It's a beautiful ram, but tough for me to choose between it and that awesome CO mule deer you have.
