CHD Report post Posted November 2, 2004 I took this super duper pronghorn in east central Utah in September 1999. He is a huge goat for anywhere scoring 88.3 gross and 86.6 net B & C with 17 1/4" horns and incredible cutters. His left cutter has about an inch broken off, or he would've net scored over 88. His right one is straight as an arrow and is 7". He is the biggest ever taken in that particular unit. This is my best pronghorn to date. It isn't likely that I'll ever best this one, unless I draw in Arizona and put in a bunch of time and/or get extremely lucky. I have hunted these enjoyable critters off and on for 28 years. I have taken prolly 12-15 of them in 5 different states. They are easy to hunt, but hard to shoot and VERY hard to find a really good one. I look for the oldest (read...........biggest) ones in rougher country that others think isn't habitat or won't get out of the truck to hunt. I have even taken them in sparse PJ/conifer country where most wouldn't even think of pursuing a goat. I have taken a number of good antelope, deer, and elk in marginal, overlooked habitat. I found this buck in June after acquiring the tag. He lived 1.25 hours from my house. He was a book goat in June. Some goats don't grow much after June, but this one did and he just kept on growing and growing. I watched him all summer, and knew at some point that he was a TOAD. With no rain all summer, his favorite tanks started drying up one by one. The other goats left. I was really worried that all the tanks would dry up and he would move and I wouldn't be able to relocate him. But about September 1, we started having gully-washers and I knew I had him. I snuck up to the rim overlooking his favorite wash and there he was with 8 or 10 does prancing around thinking he was the king of his domain. But you know what, HE WAS. It was very hard for me to shoot this magnificent animal after watching him all summer. But I realize in hunter-funded wildlife conservation that a few animals must die in order for more to live. I shot this buck at 376 yards by using a good rest and having a perfectly tuned .25-06 with tried and true handloads and lots of practice. Same as the Colorado muley, I used my trusty Fieldline daypack as a rest and shot prone. Don't ever take shots this long unless you absolutely know that you will make them and the animal won't suffer. I'll post some more muley pics and stories and lessons when I get time and have some pics scanned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Very nice! He carries his mass well. Congratulations on such a great trophy; dedication and effort have their rewards. Utah sure has some fine animals in many species. Doug/RedRabbit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Very nice, I've never had a goat tag, and probably won't for a while. Thanks for the pics and story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 (edited) Holy Cow! That buck is just PERFECT. Sounds like you put in the time scouting to harvest your goat. Great Pic! My goat tag will come soon, going onto year twelve with no tag. Edited January 1, 1970 by 111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rembrant Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Fabulous Buck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Awesome buck Chris! Thanks for all the details too! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
