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Thanks guys it was definitely tough to get all 3 tags filled...but we definitely put in the hard work for each and every one we harvested. Good luck to all the December tag holders!!! I will see if they will post their pictures up too

Posting from iPhone so not going to type whole story right now but wanted to share the picture. Will update with story later. Shot this buck on first day of hunt at 350 yards. Glassed up from about 700 yards away and could only get to 350 before ran out of space to go. Perfect 1 shot drop right behind the front shoulder using a sako A7 300 win mag. Story update below: Had a great thanksgiving dinner in Gilbert with the family but all I could think about was my hunt starting the next morning. After thanksgiving dinner my brother and I (we both had tags) got the truck packed up and ready to go for the multiple hour drive to our hunting destination. We met up with our parents since they were joining us on the trip. We always do a father and sons hunting trip at least once a year but this year my mom joined us on all our hunts which was nice! My dad tagged out on the 2nd hunt so now it was our turn. We took a power nap from 10pm till about 2am which was horrible because I wasn't able to sleep at all. At 2am we got up and by 2:15 we were on the road. We drove straight to one of the spots we have seen bucks before and got there just before the sun was starting to rise which was perfect. We had about a half mile hike in before we got to our glassing spot. Ended up glassing up a bunch of does a couple spikes and a decent forky that we passed on. We stayed there until about 10am and then decided to try another area that we have had luck at but didn't know quite as well. We hiked out got to our trucks and drove to the next area. Once we got there we set up our binoculars, tripods, and spotting scope and were glassing again just before 11am. Our plan was to hunt all day long everyday for the entire trip. We were determined to get both our tags filled. 10 minutes into glassing my dad says I got a buck!! I was given the opportunity to hunt this buck because I glassed up the buck my dad harvested during his hunt this year. The buck was about 700 yards away on the top of the mountain. My brother and I stalked to 350 yards before we ran out of space to go. We put our packs down and started glassing again to relocate the buck since it was now at a different angle that did not look the same. After a few minutes we found him again. Before I was able to set up for a shot he bedded down. I got in the prone position for the shot and had my scope on him where he was bedded. I could only see his head so I laid there for 4 hours!!! Waiting and waiting for him to get up to give me a shot. My neck was cramping and my eye felt like it was going to pop out of my head from looking in the scope for such and long time and laying in that position with my neck up. Finally he got up after 4 hours but still didn't give me a shot. He kept spinning in circles. I had one chance where he stood broadside for a few seconds and as I was putting pressure on the trigger he started spinning in circles again so I eased my finger off the trigger. I did not want to take an unethical shot but I had a chance when he was broadside for a few seconds. He then started moving around a boulder and tree and out of sight. He was at the top if the mountain already and so was out of view on the other side of the ridge. At that point I was really disappointed because I could have put a little more pressure on the trigger when he was broadside for the moment earlier. I thought I missed the opportunity for good. My brother kept my hopes up while I was bummed that I didn't get to pull the trigger. We kept glassing and hoping he would come back over to our side of the mountain and after 15 minutes he finally came from the other side and presented a broadside shot. This time I did not hesitate and I put my 300 yard hash mark from my bdc reticle at the top of his back right behind the shoulder since he was 350 away. I made a perfect shot and dropped him in his tracks. At that point we spooked up another buck that was bedded nearby and tried to get my brother on him but unfortunately we weren't able to execute and ran out of daylight. We hunted hard on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and were chasing bucks every day to fill my brothers tag. They grey ghosts kept escaping us!! We would glass them up and when we stalked them and got to shooting distance they would disappear. We were in glass all day every day barely stopping for a quick snack to eat and put many many miles on our boots hiking over and around mountains for the rest if the trip and gave 100 percent effort but weren't able to fill his tag. I couldn't have done it without my dad and brother so I wanted to put my brother on a buck so bad to repay him. Unfortunately it didn't happen...but the hunt doesn't end till Sunday the 8th so we came back home due to work obligations and my brother and dad went back up yesterday evening to give it one last chance for the last 2 days of the hunt. I am anxiously waiting by my phone hoping a picture of a big bruiser comes in. I wasn't able to join on the last 2 days due to other obligations but I am there in spirit.

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I'd be really proud to have that on my wall! Congrats!

What's her age? How much are you asking?

Thanks, my brother gave me word that he connected on a 3x3 yesterday (saturday afternoon). We went 3 for 3 this year. 2 3x3s and 1 3x4. Can't wait till next year(January archery!)

Updated with the story... Enjoy!

Awesome pictures! You are blessed my friend. Really nice buck, great story, and memories with the family. I've been hunting with my little brother and parents for years and they are some of the best memories I look back on. I'm sure your family will feel the same way in the future looking back on this. Congrats!

Thanks guys! Not the biggest we have hunted but I liked him! Would take him any day.

Nice buck and nice gun!

Are you ever in the Phoenix area?

I am interested, send me a pm with your number so I can call you. Thanks, Daniel

Nice buck Ryan!! Well deserved my friend, hopefully I will have some luck with my hunt down south this year. Give me call I want to hear the story bud. Congrats!

Pack sold this afternoon to a forum member...thanks joe, enjoy it, and good luck this year!

Have an eberlestcok G3 phantom pack for sale...it has been a great pack for me and is in great shape! Only used 1 season and didnt pack any meat unfotunately It can hold rifle in the scabbard either barrel down or stock down and supports big optics if you have them. Great pockets on the sides for tripod, spotting scope, water bladder etc...below is a picture of the pack with all the features...if you have any questions then let me know. I bought the pack for over $400 I will take $300 OBO (only reason im selling is for a bigger pack, I bought the sitka 4500) Check this link out for even more ifo and a video: http://www.eberlestock.com/Phantom%20Backpack.htm Also, Have Zeiss 30x60 spotting scope made in west germany....perfect for coues hunting due to compact size (doesnt take up much space in pack plus lightweight) and extememly clean and clear optics. This scope is in pristine condition and even still has original box. Glass is absolutely flawless without any marks on it. It can be mounted to a tripod for rock steady viewing and would be an awesome addition to anyones glass collection. If you have any question then let me know. asking for $750 OBO 10$ donation to CW.com for each item, if sold to a member !!!

Spotting scope was SOLD on eBay today. Eberlestock pack priced reduced again...now $240

Are my prices too high?

Lowered the price of the pack from $300 to $260 and lowered the price of the Zeiss scope from $750 to $700 let's get these sold!

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text me at 480-232-5871

Pristine condition...has a swarovski case included as well as original swarovski box and papers. Only reason for selling is that I dont use it that much and want to fund a swarovski spotting scope. Retails for around $500 If you have any question let me know. First $275 takes it

few deals fell through so back on the market...with a price drop $250 firm takes it

I have had a bunch of interest but still available to the first person to put cash in my hand...to the top!

I used it for 10x42 SLCs but i believe that they will fit all SLC or EL model swarovski binos...I have 2 of them and used them to make my 10x42's..... 20x42s if I wanted a closer look, you only need one though to use as a spotter...first person with cash will get it so let me know

Have me eyes set on a new swarovaski HD spotting scope so this one has to go...First $600 cash FIRM steals it from me!!