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*bumpity!

That's pretty sweet! Way to go on the second place finish too. Erik will come in handy with the pack outs in the near future I can see!

Holy Smokes!

Bump for the evening! Keep the daily votes coming! We gotta win this thing for Eddie!

Yup, That would be me! If you are ever in the dealership ,make sure you stop by and say hello!

Putting the smack down on them bucks! Way to go with leftovers! Can't wait to see the slaughter when you DO draw the strip! Congratulations.

Love it! Great job and nice bull!

That was awesome

...back to the top! Keep the votes coming!

"...like a dog passing peach pits." Gotta remember that one! LOL! Congrats to you and your brother. Nicely done.

That buck is even more impressive hard horned. Anyone with a tag will do well by contacting Gino. He definitely has a score to settle with this buck and a lucky hunter may get to ground check him. Wish I had that tag.

Great great great story and buck! This is absolutely awesome and why this site rocks! I know how grueling it can be by yourself hunting in the high country. For you to take a buck of that caliber after many days of hitting it hard is just plain phenominal. Well deserved. You also did a stupendous job of documenting your hunt with self taken pics. I too know how much of a pain in the rear that can be. Getting set up, running back and forth between shots...brutal! Good job and a big time congratulations!

Definitely well earned! Talk about a plan coming together! Congratulations and it doesn't get much better than having a few friends share with the packout.

Much congratulations to you and your daughter! That's a heck of a great first buck!

Awesome! Congrats again and way to get it done my man!

Crazy stuff with the lion and that bear! Congrats on your neat buck and best of luck finding that bruiser on your trailcam!!

Very nice! My first bull elk and one of the biggest typical mule deer I have ever seen was on Missionary Ridge just N of Durango. Gorgeous area and it looks like you were roughin it in that cabin! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys! I know Eddie appreciates the nomination. He's actually out on a muzzy elk hunt right now helping a youngster tag a bull with OE4A. *bump and vote for the day!

Much congrats to your uncle and I'm happy to see the buck here on CW.com! NOW you GOTTA post the side views of that bruiser!

Congratulations on a fine buck and thanks for sharing with us! I look forward to your future hunts.

That's a sweet pic. Nice that you took the time to get low and take it. Story?!?!

I've had the same thing happen on a Zeiss scope. Albeit at the range and not while out hunting. I sent it back to Zeiss and they sent me a new scope. Something about the reticle moving inside the scope. Terrible that it happened out in the field!

X2! I use these for the 8.5's

I also use a SLIK pro tripod. I have and love the Jim White tripod head. It's compact, well built to tight tolerances and strong.

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations on finding the right buck and mega kudos to Cody for being so gracious with his spot and help. Way to go guys!