Coach Report post Posted September 16, 2012 I was finally able to break away and try to help some buddies out in 3C. Last night I set up high and glassed up some really nice bulls getting whipped into a frenzy. Spent the night with them in the wall tent, and went back out this morning. The bugling was insane, and everywhere we looked we found bulls. The bull/cow ratio was nuts - we saw way more bulls than cows. One bugle kept getting our attention and we kept working toward it. After crossing a deep canyon, we got a little split up. As soon as we broke over, the one guy with a tag had gotten separated from us, but only by about 50 yards. A huge, low, growling bugle lit up just in front of us. We hit our knees, and I looked back and asked if anyone knew where our buddy with the tag was - just shoulder shrugs. We could see the bull raking a tree about 75 yards off, and it was clear he heard us coming up and thought we were elk. I had a video camera in my pack but didn't have time to pull it out, so I just sat tight watching the spot I knew he would walk through. A few seconds later, he emerged, looking for the source of the noise, not more than 35 yards off - a huge 7x8. All I could do was look back at my buddy and his son like - "DID YOU JUST SEE THAT"??? Unfortunately, not shot on him for the shooter, but he knows where this guy is hanging out. What an unbelievable year it is for the archery hunters this year. Everyone seems to be on huge bulls, the rut is phenomenal, more potential for huge bulls than I've ever seen up here. Good luck to all hunters out there this year. Make the best of it, and try to really soak in every second when you're out there on the stalk, bone rattling bugles from all sides. 99.9% of the population never has the chance to experience awesome bull hunting in the prime of the rut. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted September 16, 2012 Great experience! It's killing me not to be out there this year. I've got a buddy whose dad has an early rifle tag for that unit. I'll pass your story along to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 16, 2012 You definitely are in a better situation than myself. I'll get out next week and hope they are still rutting hard. Thanks for sharing. I could just imagine what it must have felt like to see that big boy. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted September 16, 2012 Sounds like fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 16, 2012 I want. To go! It kills me sitting at home. Good luck to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uglydude Report post Posted September 16, 2012 15 year old girl at my place with a 3AC early rifle bull tag. We can't wait. Hope they're still going strong in two weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted September 16, 2012 I already can't sleep and you just made it worse. I got a 3c bull tag, working nights all weekend heading up Monday night. Will be up the last 10 days. I have butterflies every time I think of Tuesday morning. Thanks for the update! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
