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Re: 7 year slump buster
[Re: txtrophy85]
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12/02/21 12:46 PM
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ILUVBIGBUCKS
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Great read, pictures, and buck. You likely saved that old dude a much harder death in the very near future.
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 02:02 PM
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Hudbone
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Take him back to camp and weight him...he dressed out at only 138 lbs. A quick look at his teeth showed they were very worn down....when I took him to the taxidermist he aged him at a minimum of 8 years old. How much would you dress out being all of 36?
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Re: 7 year slump buster
[Re: txtrophy85]
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12/02/21 02:24 PM
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Mr. T.
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What was the name of the ranch you hunted?
Cabin rental in Pagosa Springs, Co. Sleeps 10, If interested please PM me.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 03:19 PM
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txtrophy85
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Take him back to camp and weight him...he dressed out at only 138 lbs. A quick look at his teeth showed they were very worn down....when I took him to the taxidermist he aged him at a minimum of 8 years old. How much would you dress out being all of 36? Well, Dr. Lecter, I never really thought about it
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 03:21 PM
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txtrophy85
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You likely saved that old dude a much harder death in the very near future.
I thought about that on the drive home. He never knew I was there and was 100% completely unaware when the bullet hit him. I’d much rather go that way than end up getting dragged down by coyotes or succumbing to a norther’ that brought sub freezing temps and ice
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 03:24 PM
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You likely saved that old dude a much harder death in the very near future.
I thought about that on the drive home. He never knew I was there and was 100% completely unaware when the bullet hit him. I’d much rather go that way than end up getting dragged down by coyotes or succumbing to a norther’ that brought sub freezing temps and ice In that country 100% yotes or cat!! Congrats again
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 03:59 PM
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Enjoyed the story and pics, congratulations!
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 04:14 PM
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Great story, enjoyed it very much. Congrats. Oh.....rifle/bullet just out of curiosity?
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 04:19 PM
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txtrophy85
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Great story, enjoyed it very much. Congrats. Oh.....rifle/bullet just out of curiosity? Weatherby Mark V chambered in .300 Win. Nosler Trophy Grade loaded with a 180 Grain Accubond. I've been impressed with every animal I've shot with this combo.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 05:13 PM
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Nice. Great write up too.
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/02/21 06:05 PM
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Thanks for the great write up and awesome buck
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/03/21 03:18 PM
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Congrats
I made an all day solo run at the ranch yesterday, I took a tirp back in time and ate cold hard boiled eggs like my dad and grandad did back in the day. I should have brought some salt.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/03/21 05:45 PM
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/03/21 05:50 PM
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txtrophy85
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Congrats
I made an all day solo run at the ranch yesterday, I took a tirp back in time and ate cold hard boiled eggs like my dad and grandad did back in the day. I should have brought some salt. I'm not down with hard boiled eggs but I'm not above cracking open a can of vienna sausages and a pack of crackers.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/03/21 07:09 PM
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Great trip and write up. Outstanding old buck.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/06/21 01:43 AM
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Great write up, awesome old buck and as it can be tough crowd.
Don't take life so seriously, you'll never make it out alive!
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/06/21 02:28 AM
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Now that was a hunt! Man makes me want to set out on a real challenge like that. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/06/21 05:03 PM
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Great write up, thank you for sharing!
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Re: 7 year slump buster
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12/06/21 05:49 PM
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