Another opening day trophy

[tjhunt2]

Mark is a friend of mine who has been waiting over 20 years for a chance at a gote. His first tag, that many years ago, got spoiled after he found a suicide victim on opening day. I promised him, I might look like death, but this opener would be different. I spotted the goat 200 yrds out and turned to inform Mark but he had already started walking in the direction of a G&F truck approaching. Neither him nor G&F knew they were about to mess this one up. I whistled to get Mark's attention at the same time he got to the truck. I motioned and he dropped it standing right next to the G&F truck. He then asked Paul Greer, the Game Warden, if he would like to see his tag? This isn't near as big as the others on here but to Mark this was a trophy he was quite proud of. 67" You would have thought it scored 150". I've been on many of Mark's first kills over the past 30 years and this one was special. The G&F took the picture and sent it to my e-mail. Amanda, you might know this friend of mine. Isn't life good?

 

TJ

[Arizona Griz]

Congratulations on the antelope.

[COOSEFAN]

Dang TJ, the memories you've already made this season.......and it's just getting started!!! Huge congrats to Mark and you on what looks like a great day! Beautiful 'Loper as well! JIM>

[Huntn coues]

Nic job there TJ.

[Packer]

Congratulations on the goat.

[cramerhunts]

Its not always about the score! Congrats to your friend and you.

 

Phil

[CouesWhitetail]

Yes, I know Mark! He is a big supporter of the Becoming an Outdoorswoman program that I teach classes at. Mark has been teaching classes at those workshops since they were started. I don't think he has missed a single one (that's twice a year for something like 16-20 years!). That's some real dedication! Mark called me to tell me about his antelope the day he killed it! What a joy to be able to share a moment like that with him Congratulations Mark!

 

Amanda