trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 I glassed up what looked like a bone white tine, and to the left I could see a spine. right after that I move my binos and glassed up a lion at last light. First one I’ve ever seen. went back the next morning for the head and I found about a 105” on the way to it. 29 2 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted November 16, 2023 Holy sh!t!! Both of those are bad as$! I’m not sure if the dead heads or the lion are the highlight? I’ve only seen a handful of lions but have never found antlers like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 Just now, muledeerarea33? said: Holy sh!t!! Both of those are bad as$! I’m not sure if the dead heads or the lion are the highlight? I’ve only seen a handful of lions but have never found antlers like that. Yeah I was torn between shooting at the lion and just enjoying seeing one. Idk anything about lions but I could tell it was a big one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, trphyhntr said: Yeah I was torn between shooting at the lion and just enjoying seeing one. Idk anything about lions but I could tell it was a big one Same boat as you, never killed one but would like to. I’ve eaten them before and it is really good meat! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Free Man Report post Posted November 16, 2023 Stuff of dreams right there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, muledeerarea33? said: Same boat as you, never killed one but would like to. I’ve eaten them before and it is really good meat! My friend killed one, I ate some and it was good. Just now, AZ Free Man said: Stuff of dreams right there. Yeah. I know dudes call them participation trophies, but I’m mounting the mf’er for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 I read on here and was referred to from mogollon taxidermy, to call Steve stayner to color them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted November 16, 2023 That’s a great buck and an amazing find. Congratulations! Let us know the score when you measure him. He has a similar frame and tines to a buck a lady killed recently that I saw pics of. Another giant. If you get the chance, pull the trigger on the lion. Lots and lots of deer will thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted November 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: I read on here and was referred to from mogollon taxidermy, to call Steve stayner to color them Steve is my neighbor and good friend. He does good work. mostly replicas. has some awesome stuff in his shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted November 16, 2023 What a find dude! Wonder how long that thing has been there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, AzDiamondHeat said: Steve is my neighbor and good friend. He does good work. mostly replicas. has some awesome stuff in his shop. Is he on the strip or something cuz the number I got for him goes straight to voice mail 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, desertmafia21 said: What a find dude! Wonder how long that thing has been there. Not all that long he’s hard white, maybe from spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted November 16, 2023 Score and a half. Big congrats. Seeing the lion is icing on the cake. Nice finds for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted November 16, 2023 Remind me not to let you measure any thing I kill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted November 16, 2023 DANG!!! You used up over a years worth of good luck in under 24 hrs. That buck is insane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites