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dang- you kill some slammer bucks, man! Well done…

Great buck… congratulations!!

Being the gunner on a pronghorn hunt is way, way different than being the spotter. Especially after you've waited half your life to pull the tag. Here's a quick recap of my 2024 pronghorn hunt Scouted all summer looking for something to really focus my efforts on. Although we did find a few decent bucks, it took until the beginning of August to find the one that really got my heart rate up. We first spotted him a little over a mile away with heatwaves making it tough to really know what he was. The next morning we walked in before sunup in hopes of at least being close enough to get better pics to review. Found him that morning at about 700yds. Something piqued his curiosity and he made our morning way easier: IMG_5745_2.mov He was probably prettiest speed goat I had ever seen, plus he seemed to like me back, so my mind was made up. We named him Heart for obvious reasons. We continued to scout other areas but always made one more pass through to 1) see if we could relocate him 2) see if there were any archery hunters on him and 3) see how many rifle hunters were scouting in that area. As it turns out, we never saw a single vehicle until day two of the hunt. way less stressful that way. As hot as it is, big props to the archery guys... trying to close to bow range with buzz worms crawling around is a ballsy proposition IMG_5433.MOV Sadly, this one died of lead poisoning not long after this video was taken... Fast forward to the day before the opener: I am fortunate that my brother Curt has the ability to work remote thanks to Elon Musk and Star Link so he was in camp early. I wasn't able to get out of work until about noon. Just as I was pointing the Bronco north I get a message from him. He hasn't moved a half mile from the weekend prior. IMG_5982.mov Opening morning: Here we go!!! I had a lot of help from friends and family on this one. had two sets of spotters with Curt and I on the ground the area we had last seen him. As the sun rises we get a call that the buck is in a pasture. We make the half mile walk to get into shooting position only we missed our mark and the buck spotted us before we spotted him. things got real frantic, real fast and I ended up sending a shot across his bow. I lost a little piece of my soul when he kicked that extra gear and was leaving a dust wake across the prairie. We played hide and seek with him for a little under 5 miles. He finally bed and we were able to get to 450yds before we ran out of cover. Its way easier when they don't know you're there- was able to get a comfortable rest, in the shade, and waited for him get up to stretch. Results below: Helluva thing these pronghorn... Hope everyone gets to experience it at least once. Thanks for looking Dave

Stud bull.. congrats. horses do make the pack out way easier.

Great video and write up… congratulations! thanks for sharing

Stay with it… these next couple of days will be a party… thanks for the live action. These are my favorite threads..

Quick tape was right at 82”

Thanks for the replies, fellas. A 26 year wait for a 3 hour hunt seemed a little lopsided but totally worth it….

EVAN!!! we had us a weekend for sure, my friend... was a blast hanging out with you and Andrew. Glad you were able to seal the deal and we had front row seats to watch it. Not sure I have another 25yr wait in me, though..... will have to figure out something easier to draw.. or become professional prairie dog hunters

Helluva buck. Well done, gentlemen

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Posting for my dad: its been a helluva coues gun for him Tikka T3 lite stainless 300WSM. Left handed with muzzle break topped with a Leupold VX-7 4.5x18x56mmLR w/ adjustable turrets. Bipod, shoulder sling, 2 magazines and 3 boxes of Federal Premium 150gr Nosler Ballistic Tip. Turret has been calibrated for these rounds Said he will throw in a soft case for safe transport home. $1,500 I can try to answer any PM's but its better to go to the source for particulars- Call or text Brent 602-513-2089

Before I subject myself the scammer-palooza that is Craigslist, I wanted to drop this on the board for anyone who may be looking. After a two year wait, the new ride is here and I don't have the room to park everything so Im selling my 2012 Lariat 4X4. 5.8L v8 with 143k miles Fully loaded Lariat package including sun roof and heated/cooled seats. Everything works great as she was a daily driver. 295/70R18 toyo open country with plenty of miles left. It does have the 6 1/2 bed. Leather on driver side seat is starting to wear through and a crack has developed on the console. Have a quote from an upholstery shop to repair if interested OR seat covers are a good option too. it does have custom az pin stripes courtesy of unit 23 If you have any specific questions or need more photos, please shoot me a text 48zero- 2one3-six58four Thanks, Dave

Friday bump I'll be taking my bow for a walk this weekend but, will return any texts/dms as soon as I am able. Dave

Never would have gotten these moments without a trailcam Never would have gotten these with one... Quality just isnt as good Good thing it takes a few years to draw a tag...

With the scorching earth temps coming and the draw a ways off I thought I'd share some walk about photos from the early part of the year since I wont be going back in for awhile. While waiting for the fog to lift during a cold day in January, I glassed up this little treasure precariously perched on a small hillside. Being that is was a canyon over and I was standing in 8" of snow, I left it until the spring. Spring rolls around, it gets hot and sheer cliff shed hunting is way harder than it looks. We had an idea of its location but it took some doing to find it. Sneaky sucker this one.. Finally liberated it from its hillside prison...... Sadly, based on its condition, about five years too late. After the rescue mission, we noticed some gang signs from the OG hunters. A few more One of my favorites some obligatory ATLs to finish the trip Not a huge haul. Always find cool stuff in those hills. Daaamn sure wouldn't want to actually kill a bull in there without access to a Chinook and a seasoned pilot but, its nice to visit. Be safe out there and thanks for looking Dave

I've owned this truck since 2002- gave it to my daughter in high school and it got her through college. Now that she has a big girl job, she's ready to retire the Ford-a-saurus. As stated in the title: 1997 ford F250 4x4 with the 7.3 powerstroke diesel. Automatic transmission. 313k miles. Has some blemishes but all and all she's a good ol' truck. within the last 18 months we've replaced the HPOP, AC compressor, and glow plugs. She had an unfortunate run in with a bollard in a bank drive thru but body is straight otherwise. I have other pictures I will send to anyone interested. call or text 480-213-6584 Thanks for looking. Dave

Weekend bump and added a few other pictures to answer some PM's. Also reduced the price. My daughter is ready to sell so any reasonable offer will be considered. Good luck on this weeks hunts boys and girls. looking forward to the pics.... Dave

To begin, there is no perfect pack. Like anything else its gotta work for you- I had determine what was most importanat to me and and after months of research I decided on the Dragon Slayer by Mystery Ranch. My number one factor was comfort- I'm built like a trekking pole with shoulders and until now I had not been able to find a pack that didn't either destroy my hips or my shoulders. I have to say, no matter what pack you have- if it doesn't have a yoke adjustment, throw it away. Until you get a pack that fits right, you have know idea what you've been missing. The Dragon Slayer is a 2300cu/in internal frame pack. The lid of the pack has two stacked zippered compartments. The top pocket is relatively small but compartmented (if thats even a word) to hold a mini-flash lights, calls, GPS or any other quick need items. the lower lid pocket is large and has a mesh bottom. Not entirely sure what the purpose of that is but gloves, hats, knifes fill the space well. The Y-zipper configuration is brilliant. makes everything easily accessible. It is hydration bladder compatible, if you so desire. and laid out with a mesh pocket, sleeve pocket and long pockets on each flap. Down side to the pocket configuration for me is I like everythinng to have a place- i'd like a few more individual pockets but the MOLLE webbing panel allows some freedoms with the number of pouches available in the market place. So you never REALLY know how a pack will perform until you stress it and yourself- Since this past Saturday was the first July day that I can remember that would allow a grinder without ultimate death I took advantage of it. The pack weighed in at 30lbs which included everything I'd take on a hunt and a few extra items just to have. The hike ended up being slightly over 6 miles with a 1600' elevation jump in the first 1.34 mi. view from the truck to the peak A 1/2 mile in, a cedar tree started barking at me and these little fellas were eyeing me Then mama roostered up and had every intention jamming her bug diggers into my eye sockets- and loud, sweet mother of god She followed me around the tree yelling the whole way until I was out of sight- I guess if I had five kids, I'd be a littel cranky too so I don't blame her After narrowly escaping with my life I pushed on and was greeted with this view from the top. The reason I picked this run was a spring I had stumbled onto in a registery and it didn't disappoint As with most everywhere, someone always has been there before you The pack performed flawlessly- I haven't had a pack on in 6 months so when conditioning begins my shoulders and/or hips take a few days to recover. I woke up this morning with only aching calves. It floats while its on with zero pressure points and definatley has the capacity to more than handle your gear plus any deer sized game (boned or quartered). i'd wager an elk quarter wouldn't put up much of fight if you can get it tied on. Mystery Ranch has a reputation for being expensive and if you are looking into the pack frame systems yes they are. their internal frame packs however are comparable to most decent off the shelf packs but the quality of it is second to none. Whether hunting or hiking this pack is no joke- it'll make that last mile so much easier. Dave

Ha- Casey, I agree. it was indeed a win. Elkdown- its a standard 6 1/2foot bed.

bumping for a lower price.... I obviously don't have my finger on the pulse of the high end used boot market so, as always, or best offer. thanks for looking Dave

Lets try this again with a reduced price. Long story short- Nearly tore my foot off a couple of years ago and now my feet are different sizes, which isn't as much fun as it sounds. I was able to finally find a boot that fits properly but have some experimentals that I need to get rid of. First: Kenetrek Hardscrabble SZ 11W. Fit my Right foot perfectly but just couldn't get me left heal to seat. Close to 10mi on these boots. $225obo Second: Zamberlin 960 Guide GTX Sz 10- these were a dream for my left foot, not so much for my Flinstone-esque right. Around 40mi on these but still in good shape $120obo Thanks for looking boys. any questions 480-213-6584 text or call, either one works...... Dave

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Agreed- I have burned through cheaper boots in less than a year. Like most things, you get what you pay for. It does make it nicer when the sonsobitches fit though. Weekend bump boys and girls. Headed to the deep woods here shortly. Catch y'all on the other side.. Dave

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