Steve great antelope in the new TBM harvests. Now where's the story? Way to go! :thumbsup:
not seen it yet, but lets have the pics and story up here common Steve :pray:
and Congrats
:clapper:
Way to go Steve!!!!! :thumbsup:
Well, since you asked... :biglaugh:
This is the first guided hunt I've been on in over 5 years. Seems the older I get, the more I like to do things on my own. One of the guys at my archery club has been going to this place in Wyoming for about 10 years. I figured that was a good enough reference. It sounded like a good hunt for a very fair price, so I joined the group...
This is the photo in TBM:
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And here is another view:
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It was the very first animal I took with my new Ebony Silvertip:
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I just had him scored for P&Y and he was 72 6/8 net. I mention that because I always like to guess scores when I am looking at animals. Not because I am a "trophy hunter" but because it is a nice reference system.
I'll get together a few more pictures...
Way to go Steve. :clapper:
Very nice! Congrats!!
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Very nice!! Hap
great goat superb looking bow
care to share the name of the outfitter?
Very Nice. Congratulations are in order.
Beautiful!
The name of the outfitter is Sage Creek Outfitters in Glenrock, Wy. They did raise their prices for this coming year, but I think they are right in line for a quality hunt. Of the 5 of us, we all had a chance at a 70"+ antelope.
EXCELLENT Outfit! Great food, clean living quarters, and Rob and Pete KNOW antelope.
Like I said, I haven't been on a guided hunt in a while...I guess I don't like people telling me what to do anymore :saywhat: But really, the guiding for this hunt is in the preparation; the guides just drop you off at the blinds.
So, I have these great friends...they drive 20 hours out to Wyoming with my gear in the truck and THEN pick me up at the airport in Casper at 11 pm the same night so I can save a couple vacation days. We need to be up for hunting at 5am!
We drive RIGHT UP to the "treestand" and this is what I see:
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Not really what I was expecting to see and a wave of panic sets over me as I get into the blind and stew! What did I get myself into :banghead:
But, with age comes a little wisdom I guess because after about 10 minutes I realized these guys did this for a living and this must be how it is done! Once I got my attitude adjusted, things went just fine. I saw at least 20 mule deer and dozens of antelope that first day including a few nice buck goats.
Look at these cuties:
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Congrats :thumbsup:
very nice Steve very nice!
congrats again on a fine animal and the bow is a beauty!
keep it coming :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Congrats on an awesome antelope. Keep the story coming!
Nice goat way to go. congratulations
cool.............congrads
So, after we filled our buck tags, the outfitter let us go after a doe. The next morning I was dropped off at a Double Bull on a waterhole.
I heard some rustling behind me...six sheep.
Next thing you know, they are everywhere!
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I can see antelope all over, but they won't come into the water with all the sheep there. Finally it was just too much for one of the does. She came in at a quick pace and I had a split second to shoot thru one of the portals in the blind...perfect. She looked around, took 5 or six steps back in the direction she came from and tipped over!
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The outfitter had given us radios to use when we needed something. I gave a call to let them know I got one, but he was already driving to me. He was watching from a couple miles away thru his spotting scope. All of us in the group were shooting stickbows and they were pretty happy with us and our shooting :thumbsup:
I have to say, to me, there is no animal I can think of where there is such a dramatic difference in the appearance of the male and female. A buck pronghorn is sleek yet plump; their black cheek patch and horns are a beautiful contrast to their rust and white bodies and flaring white rump. They just about shine out on the prairie. They are beautiful. The does are just about the homeliest things I have ever seen. They are all drab and look so thin. Those fawns must take a lot out of them!
It's about time you got around to telling this tale Steve! Guess you just needed a little push!
Congratulations - Great shooting! :thumbsup: And like usual, beautiful pics! You took your time to put them together and the effort shows.
Way to go Steve, great buck and I know what you mean about the does. I have tried every way in the world to make them look good in a photo but they still look like you drug em behind a truck for a mile. I didn't even take a picture of the doe I took this year.
Good job on the pic's
Mike
Thanks all.
Here is the rest of the crew:
Cliff missed a BIG buck and took this youngster on the last day:
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This is Sam. His buck was 73 4/8 net:
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And this is Mike; he is the guy that set the whole thing up. His buck fittingly was the largest of the trip at 73 5/8:
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Mike6.jpg)
Steve O you told what he scored to see how close you guessed, what did you guess him at?
I guess when I am reading ...
When I am hunting, there is a go/no-go switch in my head...when I saw him 500 yards away it said GO! . I think looking at photos and guessing when you have the information available in a relaxed setting reinforces and simplifies field judging, which for me is a very stressful and intense situation.
You know, there is a lot of broadhead talk going on right now. Here is an interesting photo to show the penetration of a 3 Blade:
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This arrow penetrated not only my buck, but this very heavy plastic water tank. It was at leat 1/2" thick and you can see water trickling down. Don't let anybody tell you a traditional bow does not have enough power!
I pulled this arrow and we patched the tank. I then gave the head a few hits on my steel and killed the doe antelope above the next day with the same head and shaft.
55# bow, full lenght Easton 340 Full Metal Jacket Shafts, and Snuffer SS broadheads.
Great goats,great story,great penetration!
Look at the angle the arrow went in the tank,that says somethin about a sharp head too!
Excellent job Steve! :thumbsup:
Nice job Steve!
thanks Steve!!
Great photos!
Way to go Steve O! Very nice goats and I love the water tank picture. Like Whip said, very good photo work too. Thanks
Great story, quite an accomplishment!!
:clapper: :clapper:
That's the stuff. Thanks for the story. Great job once again. :thumbsup:
Congratulations Steve!!!!! That's a dandy looking bow too. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
So, you fly into Casper, hunt in Glenrock, and don't even let me buy you a cup of coffee....
don't let it happen again.
:coffee: ;)
Nice Steve O! I've also been wondering how that trip went for ya. Been to that area twice now and definitely plan on getting back some day.
J.W.--I won't let it happen again! I am going to PM you...I'd like to find some ranches or public land out there to DIY those antelope; maybe stalk 'em.
awesome! is it in the jan issue? if so, it hasnt come yet, but i cant wait!
Way to go, Steve! Shine on Silvertips!!
Steve, Great hunt, very impressive goats, and that water tank will make a wonderful mount :thumbsup: Doc
Great Job ! Love to go back someday! Did you see any nice mulies?
GLENN
TTT Time to talk about hunting
Looks like a good time and congrats on a successful hunt!
Beautiful Steve, great story too. A DIY pronghorn is in my bucket list also.
Gil
VERYNICE antelope steve CONGRATS to you!! You deserve it!!
Heck yes! Thanks Randy for bringing this back up :)
One of my favorite places -I hunted Glenrock for many years during the Wyoming National Bowhunt....Steve Gorr's old operation was close by as well, it's hard to find anywhere with a better antelope population
Congrats Steve!!!!
Great Stuff.....Congrats to all and thanks for sharing!!!
Congrats Steve!!! I hope the fletching jigs you just bought from me fletch the arrows for next years trip. Great pictures, thanks for shareing them with us all.
Congrats every one!!
Enjoyed the pics, story and great hunt...thanks for bringing it back up!
Steve O great story as usual, mighty fine pic's and just beautiful Antelopes!
Congrats Steve O. Dandy animals.
Randy thanks for Bringing this up. I would have missed it completely!
Ahhh, great memories. Antelope meat is one my favorites. Steaks are awesome on the grill but we especially love the breakfast sausage. I take all the burger meat and have it made into breakfast sausage. Need to get back soon!
Fine coverage of the hunt, camaraderie, experience and harvests....Congrats and thanks for sharing!!
**Like the 'Poly Tuff' sign on the side of the tank
Out of curiosity.... would you please provide more of the specific specs of your arrow?
Thank you...
Good stuff there Steve and good timing. Headed down south in a couple hours to see if I can't put one of James's bows to work. Is that Mike Clevinger in the pic? Congrats on your hunt. Mike
congrats on a couple of fine critters. I plan to make an antelope hunt someday.RC
Congrats Steve O!!!!
Scott:
55# bow, full lenght Easton 340 Full Metal Jacket Shafts, and Snuffer SS broadheads.
Mike,
Yes that is Clevenger and yes, there were some JV Out cams on that trip. With James so close it is hard not to have one.
I owe a couple antelope a visit in Nebraska. Congrats on a great hunt.