nighthawk Report post Posted October 20, 2014 A little foreshadowing ...It started Thursday night my bride to be and I were heading up to 27 to spend the weekend trying to fill her cow elk tag..(no elk killed) .. Camp set up and laying down for the night at 245. At 330 the coyotes behind camp were going crazy and keeping us up. I told her the next morning that we would get them back for that lol. Fast foward to Saturday no elk in morning back at camp for lunch. After eating I told her lets go get one of those coyotes behind camp to send a message to the rest lol . At this time it is 1200 and we walk about 1/4 mile behind camp and get set up to call above a old two track and creek. After about 6min I see a shower 150yrds out then a bobcat appears. So I tell her to stay still there is a bobcat coming in. I'm watching where he is going and see a pocket that I'm assuming he is going to go threw. I set up for the shot that is now about 50 yards and let one rip. I put the cross hairs right behind the front shoulder and a little high aiming high shoulder. Dropped the cat in his tracks but he still proceeds to kick and move. I put another one in him on the ground that hit right in the heart and 30 seconds later cat was expired.. The 17hmr really did the job and I am impressed with the hornady 17grn vmax did a great job !!! This is my third cat and they still get my heart pounding. They are an amazing animal and feel very greatfull I have been blessed to have taken the ones that I have.. I think this is the biggest cat I have taken he was an old tom with messed/ missing teeth ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nighthawk Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Also this and all my predators are called in by hand call. I enjoy the challenge of hand calling and feel the reward is much bigger to call one in with your mouth. Don't get me wrong I think/ know that electronic calling would take my success rate up but I like doing a little more then just pushing a button:)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Very nice cat. Big teeth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Good job and nice cat! You should join Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc. We only allow hand calls on our hunts. www.pvci.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s.teel12358 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Beautiful cat! And great story! Congrats:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw87 Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Nice cat! Looks like a pretty good size one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Bomber bobcat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Nice cat. Looks like the coyotes got lucky that time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Great job man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Beaty for sure. Healthy cat, looks stocky and strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted October 21, 2014 I want one, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nighthawk Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Good job and nice cat! You should join Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc. We only allow hand calls on our hunts. www.pvci.orgThanks for all the positive feedback!! Coues tracker I will check that out thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
