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My 2014 Season
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05/20/15 04:01 PM
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 259
RossCravens
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Howdy all, I kind of fell off the THF wagon after deer season started. I had a great season hunting with the boys and I killed a lot this year. I have been so dang busy since then I haven't had a chance to share my results. I have a little time now so here is a run down of my season... Kills for 2014: 2 does 1 spike (aged at 2-1/2) A nice 9-point 1 red stag bull 1 turkey (shot Thanksgiving morning with my AR-15 cause that's what I had with me:) 1 coyote I can't remember how many pigs exactly, but it was about 6-8 I took the wife and boys with me the whole week after opening weekend and it was great! The big blind that I built last year before the season was well worth the money and effort since we were able to all four go hunting in it and have plenty of room to be comfortable. Since I knew we were going to be up there for a full 7 days, on day one I took a cot up with me and set it up which worked out perfect for the kids to take naps (our youngest had just turned three so the afternoon hunt was perfect for nap time!!!). The older boy had wanted to shoot a deer for many months leading up to the season, but he decided he wasn't quite ready once it came time. That is fine with me because I want him to be ready, so I shot for him. The only down fall to the season was Southwest airlines "disposing" of a cooler full of meat (an entire doe and the tenders out of two pigs) because the cooler was "leaking". It was not, and I was pretty sad about the loss of the meat, but 6 months later I am starting to get over it...a little. Alright, that's enough talk. Here are some pictures of my season. The 9 point and the stag are at the taxidermist, I will post some pics of them when they are done. I think I have hit my allowable limit for photos in one post. I will post the rest in the comments Only 171 more days until rifle season!!!
Gig 'Em
Ross Cravens Class of '10
"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752136
05/20/15 04:04 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
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stxranchman
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Great pics and memories in all those.
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Re: My 2014 Season
[Re: RossCravens]
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05/20/15 04:09 PM
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RossCravens
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Gig 'Em
Ross Cravens Class of '10
"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."
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Re: My 2014 Season
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05/20/15 04:12 PM
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RossCravens
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I'm not sure if the video I made will upload or not, but I'll give it a try... [img]http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/...ikboe.mp4[/img]
Gig 'Em
Ross Cravens Class of '10
"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752175
05/20/15 04:22 PM
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redchevy
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Looks like a great season
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752179
05/20/15 04:26 PM
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RossCravens
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Thanks STX and Red! It was a great season...when you have to go buy a new deep freezer after Christmas, you know things are good!
That stag meat is some of the best table fare I have ever had!
Gig 'Em
Ross Cravens Class of '10
"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752202
05/20/15 04:40 PM
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redchevy
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Have heard stag is similar to elk.
I sure wish our stands were big enough to have a sleeping bag when I was little!!!
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: My 2014 Season
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05/20/15 04:44 PM
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RossCravens
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It is similar to elk, it is kind of has a sweet taste to it. All I had the processor do was cut in to steaks, and grind the rest into hamburger and chili meat. I take the hamburger and mix it with cheese and seasoning and make sliders that I server on those little Hawaiian rolls...there are never any left! Everything I make with it turns out really good.
Haha, that's no joke! I guess I am spoiling mine a little more than I was spoiled!
Gig 'Em
Ross Cravens Class of '10
"From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it."
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752245
05/20/15 05:07 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
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KG68
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Priceless. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752533
05/20/15 08:38 PM
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Joined: Feb 2012
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Pope&Young
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Looks like you had some great hunts along with family time
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752608
05/20/15 09:34 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
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tdecker22
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Now season man. Congrats
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752670
05/20/15 10:19 PM
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Joined: Mar 2014
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JRJ6
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752696
05/20/15 10:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
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DrifterAT
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Great life time memories there!
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5752766
05/20/15 11:17 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
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stxranchman
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RossCravens now I understand why you built the new super-sized Ranch Hilton hunting blind last year.
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Re: My 2014 Season
[Re: redchevy]
#5752943
05/21/15 12:32 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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chital_shikari
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Looks like a great season X2
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5753053
05/21/15 01:16 AM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Great post Ross. Congrats on a memorable season with your family. Nice animals.
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5757358
05/24/15 03:18 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Nick1
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Cool. Your kids will remember that forever. Where was this?
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Re: My 2014 Season
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#5757470
05/24/15 04:53 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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Wilhunt
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Thanks for sharing....a darn good week.
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