Pixman Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Well I posted a story a month ago or so of a bull I have seen over the last 4 years that has a raspy bugle hence the name Raspy. A few weeks ago my wife and I went to my elk spot where Raspy hangs out. We heard some bugels but we didn't hear or see Raspy. On our way out we see a bunch of vultures and crows fly away so I knew something was dead. We walk over and find the remains of a bull that had been killed recently, probably the day before. I thought it might be Raspy and was a little sad thinking I wont hear his distint bugle or see his amazing 5x5 rack anymore. Well I got up early this morning and thought I would see if the bulls are still bugling and maybe see if I could hear or find Raspy. I parked the car a half hour before there was enough light to see and listened for some bugels. The first one I hear is Raspy and he is close by. I could hardly wait for the sun to come up so I could see him and get some pics of him. Luckily I was able to get some pics and hear his awesome bugle! He survived another year as long as he survives the late hunt! Maybe I will see my old friend next year if I am so lucky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted October 14, 2011 This is so cool, thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Pretty cool when you get to know an animal that well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twigsnapper Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Love this story, I had a bull in 6A I named "one eyed willy" He had one horn that was just a huge sword no points but it was super long and his other side was a perfect six. The first time I saw him was on my archey bull hunt in 08, then on cow hunts in 09 and 10. I got a smile whenever I saw him. Didn't get up there this year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Cool!! glad your friend was still bugling away up there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Very cool! What a nice bull for a 5x5! Looks like he has some great thirds. -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Wow, nice bull and great pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites