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I don't know how you held it all together with that huge bull being so close. Coingratulations on one fine looking trophy. TJ

Congratulations and one great looking bull. What a way to start out on your quest for the big ten. TJ

I'm glad this was brought up and I was pretty stupid during this last couple of days archery hunting up under the rim when I got cought 2 days in a row with lightning striking all around my ground blind. I could have gotten out way earlier but had the feeling my buck would come in at any time and stayed to long and then thought the quad ride would have been more dangerous that sitting there. I had decided if it was going to happen then I wouldn't feel it and I went happy doing what I love to do. PLEASE DON'T BE AS STUPID AS I WAS! Get out when it's coming and think of what you might put your family though if it happened. TJ

Stanley, that looks like a great day of fun. Makes me wish I was in on that one. It's great you are getting the little ones in on the hunting and making it fun at the same time. Thanks for sharing and them doves sure are making me hungry. Awesome! TJ

I haven't measured any bulls I've ever shot so I'll probably be off a mile but I think it would be lucky to hit the 300" mark. 280"ish, actually the first thing I look at is the steaks that could come off the critter. TJ

King4wd, my advise for you would be to contact G&F yourself and ask for the ruling on this or even go there if you live close by and have them show you the law. The G&F Hunt Draw Information booklet is only information and is not a legal document. Even though you can obtain information on back post here it's always better to get it from the horses mouth. I carried one the last day of my hunt because of some foot traffic that concerned me. It's a good rule to have in these times. Good luck on your hunts. TJ

Josh, thanks for sharing the hunt and story with us here on coues.com. For most of us it will be as close as we get to an Alaskan hunt. Great pictures and a congratulations to the hunter. You're a fortunate person to experience such beautiful. I'm so jealous! TJ

My congratulations to you and your son on his first kill. He looks so proud and I know you were also proud of the moment you both shared on his first kill. It won't be long now before you will be helping him carry out his first big game trophy. Thanks for sharing! TJ

Thought I would give the site one more look before calling it a day and boy am I glad I did. Angie, you just made my day reading Tracey's story and looking at the awesome pictures. I am so proud of you and to think you did it with a bow is fantastic. Congratulations on one of the most beautiful bucks I've seen this year. As I read the story I could hardly wait to get to the end to see the pictures. I didn't want to peak before I had it read. Amanda is right Angie, "YOU ROCK!" Tracey.....congratulations to you on turning Angie on to the hunting world. Her excitement and love for the sport just shows you did an awesome job of bringing her thru all the stages it takes to get to this point of her becoming a successful archery hunter. Thanks again for the pictures and story. ps......Tracey, as I was coming to the end of the story I just kept thinking you were going to say, after she made her shot, "will you marry me?" TJ

Sorry about your valuables. I just can't imagine that happening. I hope they catch the low life that took your stuff. Nothing worse than a thief. That has got to hurt and let's hope they catch these guys and you get your stuff back. TJ

Sounds like you had an awesome hunt but may I make one little suggestion? Next time take your bow cuss I know you don't miss with it. All kidding aside, congratulaions on your birds and it was nice that Mattrew and Ernesto took the time to help out another coues.com member. Thanks for your story. TJ

Our condolences and prayers from the Joiner family. TJ

Congratulations Brent on your first archery bull. He is a very nice bull. Enjoyed your story and felt your excitement as I read your story. Don't be kicking yourself to hard for passing on a 53yrd shot. They are not easy to make with all the juices flowing so fast thru your body, the nerves, and the excitement make it very hard to pull off at that distance. Besides, you got it done. TJ

Congratulations Colby on your first archery elk and a fine looking animal. Looks like you had alot of help there in the background. That is always a good thing to have once an elk is down . Now let's hear the story. TJ

Congratulations on a great ram. Soemone needs to jump on these binos. Look what it did for him. TJ

Happy Birthday Linnea! Hi to your husband and can't wait to see ya when you get back. Thanks for the e-mail and I'll write soon. Have a great day and I hope this birthday is a great one for ya. TJ

You have done something that most hunters will never have the chance of without a guide. That is awesome and a great story. Congratulations on a lion of a life time. TJ

Congratulations on a great looking antelope. TJ

Congratulations on your trophy buck. Awesome story and photos. Thanks again for sharing. TJ

Congratulations on your antelope. He will make an awesome mount for sure. TJ

22n closed the first week also. Dang it! TJ

What else is there to say? One of the nicest bucks I have ever laid my eyes on. A big congratulations on your success. WOW! TJ

Does your parents know you are still up? LOL TJ ps.......that was pretty funny.

Brent, sorry I haven't responded sooner. This is the first night I have had a chance to get on here, due to my time spent scouting and hunting, and while congratulating the successful hunters and catching up I ran across your tribute towards your Dad. Thanks for sharing your story of him with us and I know how much you miss him by your post. It is very unfortunate he had to leave this world but he was doing something he loved and I hope I can be as fortunate as him when the time comes for me. Last week while sitting in my ground blind I thought with every lightning strike I was going to die and thought if it was my time why not go doing what I love to do. I was scared to death. I still have my Father but know the days are numbered and I shed a tear every now and then just thinking how it will be when the day comes he is not here to hunt with. My heart goes out to you and I like to think your Dad is looking down from a better place and some day you two will be united and hunting in the happy hunting grounds that the indians have spoke of for years. Keep the faith my friend! TJ

Thanks for sharing your hunt with us and hopefully you will draw another tag soon. Sorry you didn't score but it sounded like you hit it hard and definately have a bunch of memories that will last a live time to share around a camp fire. TJ