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Bags are packed!
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01/07/17 09:24 PM
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After months of planning I am mere hours away from marking a true "bucket list" animal off the list. On Monday morning I fly into Au8stin Texas to meet up with Ryan Longer for an American buffalo (bison) hunt. I have dreamed of taking a bison since I was a very young boy sharing time at the gun club with my grandfather. I have been blessed to have been able to hunt many great places and several species over the last several years, but this will be a special adventure. Plus my hunting partner (with slightly deeper pockets) is going to be trying to take a white bison! Being able to share his adventure while achieving my own dream will make for special memories for sure. I will post photos as soon as we get back home.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6621367
01/07/17 09:36 PM
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Elkhunter49
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Good Luck sir and safe travels. Post some photos of your hunt if possible!!
A true friend reaches for your hand but touches your heart.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6621379
01/07/17 09:42 PM
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el_cazador713
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Good Luck sir and safe travels. Post some photos of your hunt if possible!! X2!
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6621382
01/07/17 09:43 PM
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chital_shikari
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Good Luck sir and safe travels. Post some photos of your hunt if possible!! X2! X3
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6621782
01/08/17 02:17 AM
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REW
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Re: Bags are packed!
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01/08/17 09:41 PM
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Matpk
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6622692
01/08/17 09:43 PM
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Simple Searcher
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Sounds fun, keep us posted
"Man is still a hunter, still a simple searcher after meat..." Robert C. Ruark
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6622985
01/09/17 01:22 AM
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Erny
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Good luck and post photos.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6623405
01/09/17 06:45 AM
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Can't wait to see the pix and read your story lab! You have a way with words! Have a great hunt! Diane
HCH Outfitter 281-723-9989 Diane@AguaVidaRanch.com Hunt Coordinator Agua Vida Ranch
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6623459
01/09/17 12:21 PM
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Just landed in Austin. Waiting to hook up with my partner. Couple hours of driving a much anticipated nap and shower and let the adventure begin. Thank you to everyone for the support I will keep you posted as best I can. I am blessed to have a wife that supports my crazy hobbies. I only wish she could have joined me, but she will be back here in Oct and that will be all her time to shine!
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6623484
01/09/17 01:07 PM
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TCB
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Good luck and safe travels to the ranch!!
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6624217
01/09/17 08:45 PM
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chital_shikari
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6624590
01/10/17 12:19 AM
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2010bigdog
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Best wishes sir!! May the hunt be even more than you anticipate no matter which weapon you choose. I hope to hear the story and see some pics.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6625045
01/10/17 03:44 AM
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Bee'z
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Good luck and go get it done
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6626366
01/10/17 11:00 PM
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GLC
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I would like to do this but would like to do it with a 45.70 Quigley gun.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6626703
01/11/17 02:15 AM
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We have had one heck of an adventure SO FAR I have not been able to get on the web much and will post a bunch of photos when I get home, but my hunting partner has taken 2 amazing animals today. He took a stunning Watusi this morning and then this afternoon he took a BEAUTIFUL white Buffalo (American Bison). He took both animals with a big bore 45cal airgun.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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01/11/17 02:53 AM
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TCB
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He killed those with an airgun?
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6626841
01/11/17 03:30 AM
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chital_shikari
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6626862
01/11/17 03:44 AM
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scalebuster
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How many pumps does it take to kill a cow? I remember it always took at least 7 to kill a pigeon.
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6630351
01/13/17 01:22 PM
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Oh my! My first thought is..... How many freezers does your partner have at home and how big are his walls?? That's a lot of meat on the hoof! Second thought is remembering the White Buffalo bar at the Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas. That's the first white buffalo I've ever seen..... This one is the second! Congrats! Diane
HCH Outfitter 281-723-9989 Diane@AguaVidaRanch.com Hunt Coordinator Agua Vida Ranch
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6630824
01/13/17 06:05 PM
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what an adventure. I have more photos and will do a full write up and review when I have the time this post deserves. Thank you to everyone that wished us well on our trip,
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6633455
01/15/17 05:28 PM
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Sq2 hunter
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How you gonna get all that meat back?
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Re: Bags are packed!
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#6633794
01/15/17 10:28 PM
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My hunting partner drove down. We boned everything out and he had hauled 2 freezer and a generator. We just bagged it and loaded it in freezers. It is in transit as I type
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