Wide Drexler And The Pine Marten That Stole My Heart

[trb]

The End.

 

[ZMT588]

Congratulations man! Nice deer!

 

[Ben Lamb]

This is a really well done story. Short, declarative sentences that ring of Hemmingway, with solid photo work to advance to narrative and no unnecessary malarkey. Nice work on the scouting, the hunt, the buck, and the story.

The judges award you all the stars and 1/2 of @wllm1313's knife collection.

 

[Irrelevant]

I agree, solid work on all parts. I too have been lusting for that alpine buck, and I unit too (WA) also is not know for deer.

I just read somewhere that 80% of the deer live on 10% of the habitat. Glad you found the 10%.

Oh... and that's a helluva buck, congrats.

 

[Four22]

Heck of a write up and deer

Well done!

 

[cahunter805]

Awesome story and documentation. You sure put in the time and earned an amazing buck. Well done.

 

[brymoore]

No pine marten pics?

 

[CRAZYCARL]

Great buck! Congrats

 

[trb]

No pine marten pics?

Too busy cursing, picking up meat, and generally self loathing to snap a pic of that furry little bastard as he darted through the underbrush.

 

[trb]

I agree, solid work on all parts. I too have been lusting for that alpine buck, and I unit too (WA) also is not know for deer.

I just read somewhere that 80% of the deer live on 10% of the habitat. Glad you found the 10%.

Oh... and that's a helluva buck, congrats.

Thank you, and good luck to you in your search. That 80-10 stat seems to be spot on, and in the case of bucks, it seemed to be a ratio of 95-5 in the area I was.

 

[trb]

This is a really well done story. Short, declarative sentences that ring of Hemmingway, with solid photo work to advance to narrative and no unnecessary malarkey. Nice work on the scouting, the hunt, the buck, and the story.

The judges award you all the stars and 1/2 of @wllm1313's knife collection.

You are too kind sir. Can I decline the knife collection and have some of his IQ points instead? I desperately need them.

 

[Ben Lamb]

You are too kind sir. Can I decline the knife collection and have some of his IQ points instead? I desperately need them.

The judges acquiesce. @wllm1313 gets his knives back & gives you 14 IQ points.

 

[fleabagmatt]

Most excellent story and photos, thank you for sharing!

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

@trb @Ben Lamb

why all the hate....

 

[Gerald Martin]

Great writing and pics! Thanks for sharing.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

10/10 Love the hunt and the photos!!

 

[brymoore]

Too busy cursing, picking up meat, and generally self loathing to snap a pic of that furry little bastard as he darted through the underbrush.

I understand. I trap marten and I am fascinated by them.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Had you skewered said marten with your trekking pole and photo documented it, this tale very well would have qualified for the infinity award. Well done.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Amazing animal and very well told. Among my favorite recaps ever.

 

[Nameless Range]

Absolutely fantastic write up, photos, and hunt. Congratulations and thank you!