First Deer and Elk.. done before noon

[The Hedgehog]

My girlfriend had one weekend to hunt and it couldn't have went better. She stayed calm, shot well, and had a unusual dose of good luck. Her guide, Pat, couldn't have done a better job getting into position, keeping her calm and setting her up for a good shot. His hunting area is second to none and it was more than a little exciting to just tag along and watch. The mule deer action was unreal. She took "Scabby", a local legend and genetic throwback with an attitude problem. He had the ability to scare off record caliber bucks during the rut. Scabby was in full rut, and we sat at 65 yards for a couple minutes while this beast tended to a couple does. Big, old and dominant mule deer are the most impressive of big game animals - and Scabby had all of that!

 

[The Hedgehog]

 

[mdunc8]

Nice. That's a heck of a first buck. Congrats to the lady friend.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Notching her first elk tag and field dressing...

 

[Devil Diver Down]

Very nice two fer. That buck looks great.

Glad that you all allowed Scabby to go out with a bang, so to speak, and an opportunity to pass along those winner genes for the last time.

 

[thecrittergitter]

Thats pretty damn sweet dude. Congrats to Marcelle!

 

[wingman1]

That's epic right there ! That deer is no slouch!

 

[Lawnboy]

Awesome looking buck and hunt.

 

[Drake4]

That's a really cool looking deer.
Do you know if he had he always been a big 3?

 

[The Hedgehog]

Breaks Runner would know. I think he said he's been hanging around for a couple years, similar antlers. Bad genes.. It was just an awesome experience. She is hooked for life, thanks to Pat. Only bad thing is, now she wants a rifle... just like his.

 

[DRAFTSTUD]

So, Your saying there are animals in these picture of the Snow Bunny???????? John

 

[Bambistew]

That buck has character... and thats all that matters in my book.

I went down this same road last year... it gets expensive real quick, but worth every penny to have a hunting partner that you can count on.

 

[Horn Seeker]

Very Cool! That weekend worked out good for you guys!!

 

[wingman1]

I think she has you beat on deer this year!

 

[noharleyyet]

Way cool buck. Any gal that will pose for an entrail hero shot is a keeper. No pun intended.

 

[TheTone]

Very cool, congrats to all involved. She looks just a tad bit excited in those pics.

 

[elk_hunter]

Dang, that is impressive. Congrats on a great buck!

 

[hardscrabble]

Very, very cool buck! Congrats to the lady friend on two fine trophys.

 

[Dinkshooter]

Did your girlfriend and Breaksrunner call each other about wearing matching toques that day?

Sweet buck, she will be ruint now.

 

[JoseCuervo]

Not to say Greenhorn is paranoid, but he won't even take his girlfriend to his places for fear she will steal them????

Just sayin'......