Well i have been covered up with work and life, but now I finally have a bit of time to write up a summary of the season.
My wife and I welcomed our second child, and first son, in late September (I know, elk season is permanently impacted until he is old enough to go with me) so my hunting time would be limited this year.
I managed to block off time from December 15-23 to make a good trip down to the ranch. I hunt with a few other TBH members on our ranch, and one had already tagged out on a nice high 160s buck on opening weekend. Three other lease members killed nice bucks over thanksgiving, including a 133” 6 point and a 153” 8 point. We had also lost one buck that we couldnt recover, So we were having a really nice season as a lease and I was chomping at the bit to get down and hunt some.
I killed my buck on the 7th day, after passing on him the 2nd day. He had a 6-7” tine broken off, but I decided to take him in spite of that. He is a dang fine trophy, my best buck to date (157”), and I am tickled pink with him. Making even better, I got to share the hunt with my dad, my dads best friend and his son (my oldest hunting buddy....30 years hunting with him).
I also got to see quite a few really nice up and comers that we decided would get 1-3 more years. The future is bright!
Below are some pics from my hunt.
Had a nice campfire to end the season. The feed is out now, and we are focused on growing some more great deer for years to come. I am blessed to be on a great lease with awesome members, all of whom i am lucky to call friends and family.
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My wife and I welcomed our second child, and first son, in late September (I know, elk season is permanently impacted until he is old enough to go with me) so my hunting time would be limited this year.
I managed to block off time from December 15-23 to make a good trip down to the ranch. I hunt with a few other TBH members on our ranch, and one had already tagged out on a nice high 160s buck on opening weekend. Three other lease members killed nice bucks over thanksgiving, including a 133” 6 point and a 153” 8 point. We had also lost one buck that we couldnt recover, So we were having a really nice season as a lease and I was chomping at the bit to get down and hunt some.
I killed my buck on the 7th day, after passing on him the 2nd day. He had a 6-7” tine broken off, but I decided to take him in spite of that. He is a dang fine trophy, my best buck to date (157”), and I am tickled pink with him. Making even better, I got to share the hunt with my dad, my dads best friend and his son (my oldest hunting buddy....30 years hunting with him).
I also got to see quite a few really nice up and comers that we decided would get 1-3 more years. The future is bright!
Below are some pics from my hunt.
Had a nice campfire to end the season. The feed is out now, and we are focused on growing some more great deer for years to come. I am blessed to be on a great lease with awesome members, all of whom i am lucky to call friends and family.
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