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I had a very similar experience on my December hunt. I ended up either glassing or jumping over 50 different bucks, over 10 days of hard hunting. Lots of hours spent behind the glasses. The biggest buck I glassed or saw was a real big 2x2. He was one of the biggest main framed bucks I have ever seen, but wasn't what I was looking for. He had to be close to or just over 100 just as a 2 point; really impressive deer. I guess I just wasn't in the right places cause theres been a few toads, monsters or hawgs (whatever you wanna call them) taken over this past December in my unit. Sure wish I could've found one. Maybe this next hunting season the draw will be good to me again.

The felt pads work awesome. They do have velcro on them so you have to make sure to put them on well before you get into stalking distance. That is what I primarily use, however I do have the bearsfeet too. Don't care for them too much. The silencer stuff on the bottom doesnt seem sturdy enough to handle very many stalks. It gets pressed down too easily and loses its effectiveness IMO. I am getting ready to try some moccassins out. I just got a pair for Christmas with a soft rubber sole. I like them so much I'm gonna have to get another pair cause I am just wearing these around the house too much. They make some with just a leather bottom; some are doubled up on the leather. I think these would be great for stalking and will surely pack away easily enough.

If I "had" to go through jerks saying that kind of stuff, I'd gladly take it. Your buck has "coues" written all over it, no matter what anyone says. The idiots that think that have no idea what it feels like to hold that rack in their hands......... You do!! Way to go!

Wish those little grey ghosts would stick out like their cousins do.

Great looking buck. Congrats!

I'd say 120+ for sure... as is quoted from the text..... PS: Jason... I just tried to text it to you.... did you get it?? Awesome! Congratulations to the hunter! Hope I can add a thread of a HAWG myself once this December hunt is over! But, I'll provide pics a little sooner :P

How about a rough score? Is he big in tine length? Mass? Wide? Everything?

Way to put the smack down on them lions. Very cool.

Don't pay him any attention. That's what the guy fuels on. Its evident, "I love it when people read my posts". I feel really bad for the guy making these kinds of comments, imagine what's coming to him when he gets judged in the end. WoW. I don't understand how you could WANT to make comments like that. Its really sad. I hope and pray his children and wife never have to hear or read such hurtful comments about someone they love so dearly. Lark, you made me laugh. Nice.

IMO, once a sounder has been called in using a call, they wise up to it for a while. I've had pigs come barreling in before, some take off like pumba with a lion on its tail. If you can get onto a sounder that hasn't been called, I think your chances of having them come in are good, with a javelina call or even a rabbit distress call as well. Called them in with both. Just gotta find the right pigs. Stalking in on them can be a huge rush too. When they're going to town rootin' around, a guy can get in EXTREMELY close. That's as much of a rush as blowin' a call IMO. Good Luck

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That is a stain on the antlers. Was picked up white antlered. I have dreams of taking one this big someday. It's hard to grasp how big he is until you see it in person and hold it. He looks big in some of the pictures, but in real life.............

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ATV's I would Not give up my ATV for anything . It beats bouncing around in a cab when I'm scouting .(Unless it is cold outside) . As for the hunting trip I never use it unless I'm hauling out an elk , then again its PRICELESS. I'd sure rather beat up an ATV than my truck. Helps you to get where you need to be in a hurry. Use it to get to a hiking spot and go.

I have looked through the Brunton's before and they were pretty nice glass. They seemed to be really clear, but gave me cross-eye after looking through them for a while (that's just me). I looked through a guys 15 Minox before and they did the same thing for me. Like many have said, keep saving for the really good glass. Many guys will say to save til' you have enough to get them and forgo a cheaper pair, but I think you should buy a lower end to get you by for the mean time, then save for the really good glass. It'll happen. Just stay determined.

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This guy is 15 and all he really has are dreams. But I give the kid alot of credit for what he tries to do at a young age I agree with you 100%. I don't think you're gonna find too many 15 year olds that have the drive for hunting this young man has. Great back up GameHauler.

Shoot bud, I'd be plum tickled with him. I have the archery hunt right now too, and to tag a bull with a bow in November is no easy task. Congratulations on a fine November Archery Bull.

Small, white, 2-door nissan pickup truck. Church parking lot, Bella Vista road. Who is it?

Thats SWEET! Wish I could get my first lion under my belt. Thanks for posting up that pic.

Luck is always part of the equation. You can NEVER tell a deer where to be, how to stand, when to drink or anything else for that matter. Even all of the scouting that one can do, there is still luck involved. The quote on being prepared helps to be lucky is right on the mark. Scouting helps tremendously and will give a person a better idea on what is in the area. It will put the hunter into a better situation to be lucky when that time occurs that a big buck will show itself. Scouting and luck. That's how I feel.

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Circumstances allowed for none other than having to take my 2 year old with my wife and her on her elk hunt a few weeks back. He had a great time and actually watched my wife pull the trigger on a cow. Although he is young, it is great to get him in the hills and to be exposed to the hunt. If we talk about introducing weapons and such, IMO its got to be done later. A couple posts before mentioned some really good info. on introducing weapons to yungins, which had some great information. Although I disagree to the exact ages to a degree, it is better to error with caution rather than have a disaster happen. Using good judgement, parents and adults must be able to draw the line and know when it is appropriate. Kids will have a blast just carrying a BB gun or a .22 in the hills for a long time. Heck, my 8 year old nephew just blasted a coati on Saturday with a .22. What a great experience for him! Good thread with a good topic.

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