Flatlander

Hit the Junipers and glass. Plenty of good bulls up there.

Birch creek is rough country. Good for you putting in the leg work and having it pay off. Great buck, enjoy ID.

Congrats. I never shot a buck like that while I was in ID. What part of the state did you hunt?

Ok so here is the inverse question: If a houndsmen comes to run his dogs in a location where bears are known to water, and there is an archery hunter sitting water, should he refrain from running the dogs? Here is another: If a houndsmen is hunting a unit where an early rifle bull hunt (or any hunt) is taking place and when he gets to the locale where he would like to start his dogs, there is the truck of someone hunting elk, is it ethical to release a bunch of barking dogs in a spot where it may ruin another's opportunity? I am not against hounds or houndsmen I just thought it would be fun to talk about the opposite situation. Please don't lock me in a dog box.

This is my favorite time of year on this site. Nothing better than seeing pics of kids with critters. Congrats Trace on a great buck!

Sounds like a great story, I want to know more about this one! +1

This is a strict rule of mine - No Kitty Gear, No Cowgirl Gear, No Chevy Logos (if they want to drive then their truck can appear in photos)

Great job. I know what you mean about that feeling when you walk up. Taking my first bear this year was one of my favorite hunting memories.

I killed an elk That's a tough hunt! Did that one a few years back - the G&F officer I talked to said 'shoot the first one you see (bull, cow or calf) because it might be the last one you see!' I ate tag soup that year, but I did see a real nice bull along with another bull and one cow. Couldn't get into a good spot for the shot and those were the only/last elk I saw that hunt. I killed an elk on that hunt a while back. It was the shortest hunt I have ever been on. Scouted for half a day, went back opening morning glassed up elk, got lucky when some other hunters started shooting and they almost ran me over. Done by 8:30 and it was pure blind luck.

Good ol Mr. B's class Not sure if I am more impressed with the bull or that beard! Greenback / AZCoues What year did you take Mr. B's class? I was there in 99-00 and 00-01.

Just watched the video for like the 3rd time. I never noticed that one bear witting in the top of the tree. Pretty funny.

PM Sent. Good luck, let us know how he does.

Joe I thought you were supposed to be eating bear chilli?

If I recall correctly (which, I am SURE of), it was a ASU fan who originally came up with that 'idea'... Oh boy, guess the WIldcat fans are looking for anything to talk about other than football. After yesterday I would say those ASU wins over Cal and Utah are looking even better.

Jim - Awesome work on the velvet, that looks excellent.

Ammon is a great spot, my in-laws live there. I went to school in Rexburg, actually I am interviewing for a job there this month. My wife's family are all ASU fans up there. The south fork is killer in the fall, enjoy it. What are you doing for elk?

I used to live right between the South Fork and the Henry's Fork. Miss being 10 min from 3 blue ribbon streams.

Guess I should have clarified - West end of Roosevelt

Great buck. I just bought my first point for WY antelope. Hope to head out in a few years.

Congrats on a good bull in a tough unit. Those 'warrior bulls are awesome'.

Just a reminder that today is the deadline for purchasing NR preference points in WY. The cost is $30, no license required. here is the link. https://gf.state.wy.us/elsapplication/ELSWelcome.aspx

I really like the southern end of the unit. Up North is pretty thick and if you are in the pines glassing is pretty limited. You might give some of the country to the West of Roosevelt lake a try.

Awesome bulls. Congrats.

I would say that's a pretty good bear. When I checked mine in this year the biologist said that none of the bears have had much fat on them, so you aren't going to see the walking 55 gallon drums we have seen some other years. Looking at these pics the snout appears short, the ears look far apart and his legs don't look all that long and he does look like he has a bit of a belly. Put him on the ground and let us know for sure.

How is the rut in this area right now? I was on Robert's Mesa last weekend and got them going pretty good. It was a blast with the kids and wife.