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Congrats on your "double" That was mighty nice of your uncle to share his points and it paid off!

That's what it's about right there! Congrats on your desert muley.

Congratulations on the success!

I just have to say...scrolling through your post and coming across "Annie Oakleys" smile just brought me so much joy! Congratulations Ashlynn! You have a great smile and a super buck to go with it! Chalk another win up for the girls!

Congratulations! Send your photos over to me and I'll post them up for you. (My email address is in my profile)

Big time congratulations to the ladies! Love that pic of your wife with her bull! LOL! (specs on that rifle?)

Ilene, Again, congratulations on your very first mule deer. I really do LOVE the G2's! This year was indeed very tough to hunt the late season up in the Kaibab. It was just different. With the acorn crop being good this year, and no cold weather or snow, game plans had to change. I'll say it again, it was TOUGH. You can only imagine the frustrations felt by others that have been up there year after year only to deal with the same circumstances. Trust me it happens, and it happened this season too. You did good. Good buck and great job taking photos documenting your hunt. I know you are tallying it up as "lessons learned" and I think we have all taken something away from this late season up there. I am very happy you shared your hunt with us. We'll get together soon.

The "Agua Blanca Ranch" in Sonora, Mexico has produced this MONSTER mule deer. Ranch sits close to Puerto Libertad just SW of Caborca. The ranch owner, Vicente Contreras is very happy with his hunters' success. The Canadian hunter, Dennis Dale, is one lucky man. Big time congratulations to him and a big thank you to the Agua Blanca Ranch for sharing these with us. (I got these photos in an email this morning from a couple CW members, and it's been a flurry trying to get permission to post these. Amanda had us working overtime so we could share with you all!) Preliminary scores range from the 250" to 270"...WOW!!! These are all the photos we have as of now. Please excuse the quality of the second. *click on the first pic for a larger view*

Smitty, Your ram is going to have a strong gamey flavor and be pretty tough. The first thing I would try is a good pit BBQ. I've had old goat in Mexico cooked this way and it was delicious. The low and long cooking temperatures allow the meat to really get broken down and become tender, while the smoke caters well to tackling the gaminess of the meat. Now, I don't have any good recipes as every time I've had it, it's been done by someone else. There are people that really enjoy it though and I'm sure would be happy to give it a shot for you. What part of the state do you live in?

What a year Coach! You are a blessed man. Congrats and may 2013 be even better.

Congratulations Garrett!

Great looking 5x5. Congratulations! The late hunts definitely aren't easy.

This was a very informative video. Thanks!

Congrats to Junior! Way to go Bud!...and nice shooting! Thanks for sharing your success with us and may there be many more in your future.

Man what a post! You guys know how to get it done! Beautiful family you have there Justin....and they HUNT! How awesome is that?!?

Best of luck Tony. Get after it, find the courage to push harder, and smile all along the way. I'm looking forward to hearing about your success. This is it. The one you've been waiting for. TJ...YOU THE MAN!!!!!

What a beautiful ram. Congratulations are in order for Ernie in making the absolute best out of his once in a lifetime experience. It looks like he was in stellar company as well. Stupendous photographs and excellent way to document the success and memories.

I don't know what you could have done wrong while on that big 3x3. Sometimes that's just the way the cookie crumbles while hunting. I know how bummed you must feel as I've played and re-played scenarios in my head before too. Best part is, you got to spend some quality time out there with your boys. Best of luck in your fight against cancer. Prayers are with you.

Way to go! You sound pumped!! Great ram and way to get it done DIY!

A good friend of ours has been chomping at the bit all year for his son's Kaibab hunt. I know Greg put a lot of thought and effort into making sure his son Carsten enjoyed his hunt. Not only was he hoping for a good buck, but he wanted Carsten to enjoy the hunt in it's entirety. All of Greg's hard work and scouting paid off! Congratulations Carsten! I wish I could have been as cool as you when I was twelve years old! Here is the story in Greg's words: "What a super hunt... We use several hunting tactics that Carsten learnt from. We set up and spotted with tripods and binos...I was able to get a couple large 4 pointers chasing does in the field of view for Carsten to watch, he also saw a smaller buck come in on a doe and a large one chase it off. We went on a pretty good hike and did some spot and stalk. We followed a monster buck on our hands and knees in the juniper trying to get a shot. We set on a water tank and had over 30 deer come in one evening...we were within 20 yards and could here them drinking and bleating with each other, several were bucks I would have taken on any other hunt. And we finished it up with Carsten calmly adjusting his scope power, making sure he was on the right deer, while I am screaming shoot beneath my breath as the Buck was taking his last step into some oaks, and most likely disappearing forever, Carsten shoots and calmly says, I got him... At the shot, the buck jumped and took off...we walked/ran to where the buck was and put a piece of paper towel marking the spot. (I didn't see any blood at the time) We then waited for a very long 30 minutes before searching around. Carsten actually was the one that found the blood from the shot, and was better at trailing the blood trail than I was...spotting little specks of blood on sticks and rocks. The buck ran about 100 yards where we found him. Carsten hit him right behind the shoulder and double lunged him. One shot was all it took! We had an all around amazing time, and I think Carsten is hooked on hunting!" 29" outside width...

Anyone interested, shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll gladly forward you the ranches contact email address.

The mass on this buck is unreal. A true dream buck for any hunter for sure!

Here is Scott's field photograph... Scott's guide Mark Boulanger, is one glassing machine. I have to say he is definitely one of, if not the, best hunter I know. Congrats again to the both of you.

An aoudad with archery equipment! NICE! They make beautiful mounts and it looks like the chaps on yours are super nice.

Way at getting after it! The reward is in the hunt. Best of luck in tagging Old Chocolate!