After multiple failed stalks with my bow and coming close a few times, I finally broke down and picked up the old rifle. After shooting a few times on the range I felt comfortable and away I went. Very first walk-in I stepped foot into I had two bucks and two does in sight, to make a long story short I got about 400 yards in before they bolted, wasn't too comfortable with the given shot. Off I went to a different walk-in down the road and it held another buck, this time I ended up being able to close the distance to about 120 yards. The hills and ravines really helped me close the distance without being busted. I sat there for a while just watching and it didn't take long before I decided to pull the trigger, he didn't go far and the work began. Just gotta give a huge shout out to Onx maps, I used the cell app to find a lot of places I hunted this year so far and I love it. Best purchase I've made in a while. Best thing about this buck is I was surprised to see the ivory tips or polished tips. From my understanding this is an indication of a mature buck? Either way, I super happy with him as he's my first buck since moving to Wyoming. Soaking the heart tonight for breakfast! Gotta love public land! ![KIMG0403.jpg KIMG0403.jpg](https://www.hunttalk.com/data/attachments/48/48864-bb9926e64758fb4e920c49b29b1cf4b1.jpg)
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