BOHNTR

I’ve previously been asked by G&F departments to measure animals (officially) for suspected poaching cases to determine if they meet the ‘trophy’ statute and/or B&C/P&Y. Perhaps I may get to measure this one as well? dang shame it taken from us in this manner.

Actually I originally said there are always a few 400” bulls killed annually, not just this year. Having been on the last 6 panels, I can attest to that......and those are just the ones entered. I believe you’re correct, there will be more this year, as some have already been displayed via social media. But I do know that SOME of the numbers thrown out there are a bit inflated. Whether that’s ego driven (gross plus standard guide addition) or simply folks ‘thinking’ they know the correct way to measure. 😎. Either way, awesome bulls and year.......just don’t be surprised if some of those original numbers come in lower.

The problem exists when the measurements themselves are done incorrectly......so the posted score sheet means nothing. I offered to measure an elk (officially) for a local ‘famous internet’ guide so he could advertise an accurate number......funny he wasn’t interested in that. 😎

That’s awesome!

It was a TOUGH hunt where I was at in 6A......almost no bugling the entire hunt. The first week, I found 4 mature bulls feeding together down low and not a cow in sight! I knew it was going to be tough. After several passes on smaller bulls throughout the hunt, I finally got lucky and sneaked in on this bull while he was raking a tree. He was all alone and only bugled twice after daybreak. Pure luck I was able to come across him in the rain. One arrow at 36 yards did the trick...he was down in 25 yards after a bugle stopped him once he was hit. I feel very fortunate to have this bull on the last day!

They sure weren’t bugling by this past Friday. Weird.

Trust me, buy a pre-paid credit card for the amount of your draw entry....no fraud holds occur and the card number is new to the ‘web’ as it will only be used at one location (state you’re applying for). No worries when I use them.....or some annoying bank rep freezing your account for something ‘they’ believe is suspicious.

Way to go, Lorie! Great bull for a special couple.....happy for both of you. Lots of good eats for your upcoming feast party!

It was quiet in 6A again this morning. Only two bugles, but was able to sneak in on one.....finally!

I’ll be back by then. You can borrow mine if need be.

When is your hunt? I have a couple you can borrow....once I’m back from my hunt.

Nothing bugling over in 6....bulls still together too!

There’s a processor on Porter Mountain Road that I’ve heard will store meat for a fee.

Here's the culprit!

Had a 100 or so elk in my field this morning.....couple of nature bulls. Bugling and posturing.......then one of them destroyed my beautiful Austrian Pine on his way to the tree line! Ones of the hazards of living here, I guess.

I’m a bowhunter....no brainer for me. For you, use what you want and will fulfill what you’re really looking for.

I just replaced mine on my 1999 Suzuki QuadRunner 500.....they were original and simply got low on tread.....but were bullet proof. However they were an 8 ply tire

Whopper! Congratulations.

Bulls were bugling all night near my place in the White Mountains.

Right on.....hope he’s just the first of many for you.

Great looking buck......congratulations!

That’s awesome!

I understand that....but why the VELVET restriction? It seems they have 'invented the wheel' on that issue! If you're going to implement statutes based on "caution" or fear without scientific and factual data to support the restriction, then why not just ban ALL out-of-state cervid animals from being imported into that state if you're REALLY concerned about the spread.

I think he supported most of it......but he also said there were knee jerk reactions that created some unwarranted polices by panicked decision makers who didn’t know enough about the issue......which we’re still learning. He remembers what happened in WI (mass killing). He’s also one that believes CWD has been around forever.

Ha...both, he’s a retired MT Region 1 warden. I’m aware of the document.....it’s good read for those not familiar with CWD issues. Again, there has been NO case ever documented where CWD has been transferred by means of velvet antlers. That’s my only issue with this new push.