nateNAU Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Well Wyoming provided again this year on my annual hunt with my son. Shot a pretty decent buck opening morning about 9 am. I have found a few places that hold antelope in this northeast poverty unit and have been slowly gaining knowledge as to their behavior when pressured. My son an I hiked in 4 miles before the sun rose and sat a fence line that backed private. I knew this was a popular escape route when the shooting starts. Well at about 9 am, an outfitter with a client on the private bumped a herd right across the fence in front of us. I drew two additional doe tags and as soon as I shot the buck, I turned to my son and asked if I should shoot a doe. He say heck ya so I shot a doe as well. Probably not the smartest move 4 miles from the truck but it was good to have 2 tags filled opening morning. We took some pics and I began cutting them up. I considered bringing my pack frame but just opted for my lighter badlands super day. Well I pushed that pack to the absolute max and was able to get both boned antelope and my rifle strapped on. My son had to carry every other thing we had in his pack. We arrived back at the truck right at sun down. Today was cutting and grinding meat. Snuck out this evening looking for a whitetail doe but no luck. 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Awesome can't wait until my mule deer and antilope hunt by Sundance next fall. Impressive packer you have there. Memories 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted October 17, 2023 That's Awesome!!!! Success is sweet, but success while hunting next to your son is AMAZING! Wyoming is a magical place, Congrats!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Heck yeah! Great hunt! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Very cool having your son there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Awesome. You really put that boy to work didn't you. Four miles would be pretty good hike even without any weight added. I look forward to my grandsons getting big enough to take out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 17, 2023 Good stuff! Your boy looks like he is having an absolute blast. Congrats! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Code3 Report post Posted October 18, 2023 Dude, that’s beyond cool. You have built memories/stories for your Son & Grandkids that will last longer than you! Cherish these times… 🤙🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nateNAU Report post Posted October 20, 2023 Well today is the last day of our hunt here in Wyoming. Missed a whitetail doe a couple nights ago, and had the opportunity at a muley buck and whitetail buck on public, but we didn't have a buck tag. Spent much of the mid-day hours fishing and having fun. I always try and keep it fun with my son and not burn him out. Today after fishing, we were driving back into the ranch we stay at and saw one lone yearling doe on the property. We were able to sneak around the horse barn without her seeing us and made a 100 yard shot. 3 for 3 on antelope tags this year. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nateNAU Report post Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 9:52 PM, wildwoody said: Awesome can't wait until my mule deer and antilope hunt by Sundance next fall. Impressive packer you have there. Memories Best of luck to you! The north east corner is so underrated! Most of the out of staters here are from the east, and complain about bad luck but never get more than half a mile from an easy access point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzRaised08 Report post Posted October 20, 2023 That sounds like a fantastic trip with memories that will last a lifetime! And that is a great buck! Congratulations on tagging out! Seems like you had a wonderful time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 1:12 PM, nateNAU said: Best of luck to you! The north east corner is so underrated! Most of the out of staters here are from the east, and complain about bad luck but never get more than half a mile from an easy access point. Gonna be with sevenj outfitters. We good. Im a DYI guy but im excited. 3 cousins will be there. Im doing the pack trip there staying at the hunting lodge. Again congratulations 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambow Report post Posted November 7, 2023 Good times... I miss hunting with my dad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
