PAugie17 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Hey All, I can't wait for September 25th! Early Rifle Bull in one of my favorite units. I was fortunate to draw this hunt two years in a row and still can't beleive it. Last year was tough due to family and work obligations but, I still managed to get out and enjoy the outdoors with my then 2 year old son and father. I can't even describe the feeling when I called in this bull at 35 yards the week before the hunt and had my little bud at my side. It's a moment I will never forget. I was lucky enough to return the next weekend and harvest that elk. That's the great thing about hunting, just getting away and creating some of the most special memories. Hope eveyone enjoys the pics and hopefully will have new ones in four weeks. Good luck on your hunts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Yeah nice pictures!! but.................two early rifle tags two years in a row??????????? Congrats on the last bull and we are ready to see the pictures of the next one. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAugie17 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Like I said I still can't beleive it..... I was looking forward to my wife drawing a cow tag this year. Luck was on my side I guess. The cool thing is my 3 year old son and 2 year old daughter have tagged along on some scouting trips and it's cool to see how pumped they get when they see deer, elk, and turkeys. Get those kids out guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Great job getting your kids out there!! Nice pics! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagarcoues Report post Posted August 30, 2009 You made my day my kids are grown well al most (teenagers) I have been away from them for about 7 months now, I talk to my wife everyday and she asked me something I miss each day the other day it was kids, big small and everything in the middle what I cant remember the last time I saw a child runing around playing and asking all kinds of questions , the smile of yours in the back of the pick up in the woods made me smile today Thank you jeff in kuwait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagarcoues Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Oh yeah kill a big one I had that tag in 96 it took 20 minutes after the sun came up on opening day hold out for a whopper jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAugie17 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Hey Jeff, Glad that pic put a smile on your face today. I'm assuming your serving our country and want to send a BIG THANKS to you and all others who are serving too. I work in the construction industry and last year was tough on vacation and family due to the economic challenges. I was able to take off the entire hunt this year and will be able to make the best of it. The bull last year was special to me since my son Logan was with me the weekend before and that was the first bull he ever laid eyes on. I told him if I see that elk opening day bud, I'll take him home. This year I hope to maximize my hunt and bring a toad home. Take Care and Godbless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Kauffman Report post Posted August 31, 2009 Hey Pat! Good seeing you on here and congrats on another tag! Those pics remind me of my kids when they were holding on to my belt loops while out beating the brush on scouting trips. It's an awesome feeling when they finally turn 10 (seems like it takes forever!) and can experience the full adventure. Good luck on your hunt, what unit did you draw? Garrett drew the juniors cow in 4A and he is pumped! Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAugie17 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Hey Joe, Long time no see...... I'll be hunting in 22. Good luck to Garret, he should have one down in the first two days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
