Pixman Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Well back in September of 2008 I was checking out a new area during the Elk rut. I drove to my spot and listened for bugels just as I was able to see in the early morning light. I heard a few bugels and then one that really got my attention. It sounded mature and raspy like a big bull so I decided to check this bull out. I snuck in and caught a glimpse of him and chased him for about an hour until I got a good look and some pics of him. He was an ok bull with real big 4th's. So I named him Raspy because of his distinct and unique bugle. Well I have seen Raspy every year since then and was able to find him again on Friday morning. I got to my spot and listened and he was very close so I knew I had a shot at some pics and video. He is very good at moving just as the sun starts to lighten the sky and he moves into the trees so he is very hard to get pics of and he will not come into my cow calls, he never has. I got a few blurry pics because of lighting but was able to get some good video of him before he snuck off to the trees. He is only a 5x5 this this year but I would consider him a monster bull. I feel lucky to have found him for the last 4 years and watch him develop into a big bull. I wish the pics were better so you could see how nice he is and I wish I could load video on here but I don't know how to do it or if I even have the right equipment to do it. In 2009 his right side was busted off. I hope you enjoy the story and pics anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnduke Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Awesome pics, thanks for sharing! Especially like the one of him silhouetted against the clouds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Its nice to see dedication of following an animal through the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Neat pictures!! Looks big to me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Younghunter Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Wow! He has awsome fourths but looks like he's a bit weak on his other tines still a beautiful bull. I love those silhouetted photos too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 24, 2011 Nice job following him and getting some pics! Like the ridgetop pics best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WISH I was on the MOUNTAIN Report post Posted September 24, 2011 I love the pics! Can't wait till I free up and have the chance to do that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girls Shoot Better Report post Posted September 24, 2011 Those are awesome photos. I love the photos of him on top the ridge. Those are great, good enough to go in magazines. Thanks for sharing those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRKNARW Report post Posted September 24, 2011 I'm kinda leaning to shoot game with my camera better than my rifle being I'm a awful shot. Good pics!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
