mattys281 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Matt, My problem with elk has been two-fold. Over the first two decades I hunted them I was never concerned about trophy quality. I killed smaller bulls in AZ, CO, NM and ID, but only two were 5x5 or better, with the biggest a 5x6 that might have scored 300 or so. Then when getting a permit here eventually meant saying a lot of prayers, I finally drew for the 22N late season. On opening morning, however, I was too sick to go out and hunt, So I never got out of bed and stayed that way for two days. On the 3rd morning, I decided to reluctantly venture forth and shoot the first bull I might spot. That too was a smallish 5x6 with a couple broken tines. The next day I went to the doc, and he told me I had pneumonia. I've killed several exotic sheep, and it can be fun under the right circumstances if it isn't a shooting-fish-in-barrel thing. Take it for what it is and enjoy the trip. -TONY Based on what I'm told, I think they have a ferral population. It's public land & otc tag. It may not be mouflan's, I'm not 100% sure. I met up w/ some guys on archerytalk.com that do a yearly trip. They come from all over the country, and as mentioned earlier, they're all completely insane. Just the kind of company I can appreciate! I can't wait to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
War7664 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Matt, My problem with elk has been two-fold. Over the first two decades I hunted them I was never concerned about trophy quality. I killed smaller bulls in AZ, CO, NM and ID, but only two were 5x5 or better, with the biggest a 5x6 that might have scored 300 or so. Then when getting a permit here eventually meant saying a lot of prayers, I finally drew for the 22N late season. On opening morning, however, I was too sick to go out and hunt, So I never got out of bed and stayed that way for two days. On the 3rd morning, I decided to reluctantly venture forth and shoot the first bull I might spot. That too was a smallish 5x6 with a couple broken tines. The next day I went to the doc, and he told me I had pneumonia. I've killed several exotic sheep, and it can be fun under the right circumstances if it isn't a shooting-fish-in-barrel thing. Take it for what it is and enjoy the trip. -TONY Based on what I'm told, I think they have a ferral population. It's public land & otc tag. It may not be mouflan's, I'm not 100% sure. I met up w/ some guys on archerytalk.com that do a yearly trip. They come from all over the country, and as mentioned earlier, they're all completely insane. Just the kind of company I can appreciate! I can't wait to go. They're probably barbary sheep, which make for a much more difficult hunt than mouflans. Bring good binos!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Biggest bodied coues I have ever seen, steepest country we have ever hunted also. Nine years and 11 bonus points my best archery bull 353 5/8ths. My brother came up on this day and we called in several big bulls. He was as excited as I was when the bull piled on impact. Best coues deer ever 115 5/8 gross 111 5/8 net official bowhunting in Arizona score. Baby girls first big game animal, and it was a big one. Another first, and maybe last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted April 11, 2008 My buddy called this the pounding nails buck ( Thats what it sounded like in the canyon he was in while my wife blazed away at him) We decided to hunt high on one of those 90 degree October days, it paid off. My dad and his old LC Smith he calls deliverance. The longest drag, the longest eye gaurds, smile was worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Okay, after a couple PMs from newer members asking where they could see some of my pix, I decided to post some here since they are scattered about elsewhere in a few threads. Enjoy. -TONY Last year's CO 'management' mule deer: BC bears: VERY old photo scan of my best Kaibab buck: Randy Epperson (Dogman) with my lion: 2003 Hunt in South Africa: 2004 hunt in New Zealand: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted April 11, 2008 A couple more. -TONY Duwane Adams and I with my Mex. Coues. Jim Varney (Ernest) and I with my Alabama whitetail. I have lots of 35MM slides of me with various game critters but just haven't scanned many. Here are a couple VERY OLD scans of slides from the 1990s. The quality sucks. Osceola turkey -- Florida AZ elk NM 'lope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Tony between you and Scottyboy I swear ................................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Here is a variety from the past 5 years. Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted April 11, 2008 here's a few more from the vault.... I guess I'd better include this guy on here!! my first achery kill..I was 16. my first "big" buck..I was 14 years old at the time!!! With that hat on, I looked like a piss ant carying a potatoe chip!! a "few" red stags we culled over in New Zealand.. one of the most fun days I can recall... awesome pics guys... I really enjoy seeing all of your pics and trophies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted April 11, 2008 WHOOO HOOO! This is awesome and is exactly what I needed! One of the main reasons why I love this site is getting to see everyone's trophy critters, quality photos and the tale of the hunt! Everyone here has some excellent critters and amazing experiences.......Thank you for sharing it all with us! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HC1 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Here's mine!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Tony, how do you get all those animal to hold their heads up like that for the photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted April 11, 2008 OK.....I was goin through the album and I gotta add a few more...... These are a few more of my favorites because.......... Because it was a lifelong dream of taggin' a spot n' stalk archery 'loper.......... Because it's my biggest AZ Coues.......... Because it's the first critter I've taken while wearin' blaze orange .............. Because they just don't grow 6x6 bulls much bigger than this one............... Because the ol' man let me tag along.............. And lastly becuase the critter was an absolute beast.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted April 11, 2008 That is a beast of a Bear Jim. I enjoyed Reading the Article on the Wrongway Bull in the Western Hunter Magazine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted April 12, 2008 Tony, how do you get all those animal to hold their heads up like that for the photo? I feed them doggie treats. Photoshop does really well at removing support sticks and stones. -TONY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
