Title: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 12:42:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 12:42:00 AM
I shot this arrow :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0021.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0021.jpg)
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Shinken on September 19, 2010, 01:12:00 AM
Post by: Shinken on September 19, 2010, 01:12:00 AM
NICE intro Randy!
BRING IT ON !!!
You already spilled the beans that your "pack got a little workout today."
I have to travel to Chicago tomorrow....
:campfire:
Shoot straight, Shinken
BRING IT ON !!!
You already spilled the beans that your "pack got a little workout today."
I have to travel to Chicago tomorrow....
:campfire:
Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 19, 2010, 01:14:00 AM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 19, 2010, 01:14:00 AM
It looks like that arrow has served well, Randy!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on September 19, 2010, 01:20:00 AM
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on September 19, 2010, 01:20:00 AM
Errrrrr! :mad: :banghead:
The suspense! :deadhorse:
Out with it!!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
The suspense! :deadhorse:
Out with it!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 19, 2010, 01:52:00 AM
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 19, 2010, 01:52:00 AM
That is just mean to do to us...congrats! Looking forward to the rest.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Bowhunter4life on September 19, 2010, 03:11:00 AM
Post by: Bowhunter4life on September 19, 2010, 03:11:00 AM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Joseph on September 19, 2010, 04:29:00 AM
Post by: Joseph on September 19, 2010, 04:29:00 AM
He has been hanging around Charlie to much :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: KHALVERSON on September 19, 2010, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: KHALVERSON on September 19, 2010, 08:16:00 AM
i think i see blood on the fletching
now dont be charlie lambing us now
please tell the story
now dont be charlie lambing us now
please tell the story
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: rastaman on September 19, 2010, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: rastaman on September 19, 2010, 08:19:00 AM
:campfire: :coffee:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 08:22:00 AM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: wv lungbuster on September 19, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: wv lungbuster on September 19, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: centaur on September 19, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: centaur on September 19, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
Don't tell me you found another stray elk in the Bighorns! :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 08:40:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 08:40:00 AM
OK OK there is a little blood on the arrow.
I left Cheyenne Monday to come up to my home town Sheridan for my favorite vacation of the year. It was going to be a great couple of weeks, I just had a feeling.
Since I could not seem to draw any tags this year I was hunting on a General License. Now anyone who has done that in Wyoming know the challanges that you face. I knew that if I was going to find elk this year I would be working a little harder.
I spent time with friends Tueday and chased a few deer and stopped in and got to meet Whip. I tell you what if you all get a chance to meet joe dont pass it up he is awesome guy and it was great to finnally meet him.
On the 15th I decided that I would take the morning easy and head into the elk camp that I had hunted out of the last few years. Since they were in an area that boardered the area that I would be hunting I decided that would be my first plan of attack for the high country.
Wednesday afternoon I gathered my gear and headed over the divide to a place that I know holds elk and good elk. It was not long before the fun began. It was nearly three miles before I got into my hunting area but let me tell you it was worth every minute. As soon as got on the divide I could that beautiful sound of nature. The bulls were talking.
Now this is some vast and huge country and though I could hear them I could not find by glassing. I moved down a ridge line and kept looking. About an hour later I found the bull making all the noise. Almost two miles away in a straight line I was going to have to move fast. I moved quickly all the way to the bottom and all the way back to the top to find an awesome bull with 30 cows. He was not dumb though and had his cows really high up in a big saddle and was moving them to the other side. With the closet peice of cover nearly two hundred yards away I chose to let them be rather than blow them up. On my way back down I spot an impresive bull. I was loosing light fast and did not get to make a stock. He had long G3's and very impresive mass. The image of this beautiful bull is burned into my mind as I walk out that night in the dark.
I was not able to hunt the next day as I had to go to town and pick up my girlfriend so we could spend some time together hunting.
Come Friday though I could not stop thinking about that bull I had seen. It was a long walk but I just had to go back in there. Lindsay and I left the truck about two in the afternoon on Friday. Little did I know how great that evening would be.
Ok I gotta take a break and go get you all some pictures before I continue. This country it to beautiful to not show you some. I promise it wont be long.
I left Cheyenne Monday to come up to my home town Sheridan for my favorite vacation of the year. It was going to be a great couple of weeks, I just had a feeling.
Since I could not seem to draw any tags this year I was hunting on a General License. Now anyone who has done that in Wyoming know the challanges that you face. I knew that if I was going to find elk this year I would be working a little harder.
I spent time with friends Tueday and chased a few deer and stopped in and got to meet Whip. I tell you what if you all get a chance to meet joe dont pass it up he is awesome guy and it was great to finnally meet him.
On the 15th I decided that I would take the morning easy and head into the elk camp that I had hunted out of the last few years. Since they were in an area that boardered the area that I would be hunting I decided that would be my first plan of attack for the high country.
Wednesday afternoon I gathered my gear and headed over the divide to a place that I know holds elk and good elk. It was not long before the fun began. It was nearly three miles before I got into my hunting area but let me tell you it was worth every minute. As soon as got on the divide I could that beautiful sound of nature. The bulls were talking.
Now this is some vast and huge country and though I could hear them I could not find by glassing. I moved down a ridge line and kept looking. About an hour later I found the bull making all the noise. Almost two miles away in a straight line I was going to have to move fast. I moved quickly all the way to the bottom and all the way back to the top to find an awesome bull with 30 cows. He was not dumb though and had his cows really high up in a big saddle and was moving them to the other side. With the closet peice of cover nearly two hundred yards away I chose to let them be rather than blow them up. On my way back down I spot an impresive bull. I was loosing light fast and did not get to make a stock. He had long G3's and very impresive mass. The image of this beautiful bull is burned into my mind as I walk out that night in the dark.
I was not able to hunt the next day as I had to go to town and pick up my girlfriend so we could spend some time together hunting.
Come Friday though I could not stop thinking about that bull I had seen. It was a long walk but I just had to go back in there. Lindsay and I left the truck about two in the afternoon on Friday. Little did I know how great that evening would be.
Ok I gotta take a break and go get you all some pictures before I continue. This country it to beautiful to not show you some. I promise it wont be long.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 08:48:00 AM
:campfire: :archer:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by centaur:I dont know what I would do without a few strays running around. :) How is your season going Sir?
Don't tell me you found another stray elk in the Bighorns! :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Hot Hap on September 19, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: Hot Hap on September 19, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
tap-tap-tap
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: on September 19, 2010, 12:12:00 PM
Post by: on September 19, 2010, 12:12:00 PM
didnt he say it wouldnt take long, :rolleyes:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: swp on September 19, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
Post by: swp on September 19, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
Bet he won't be shooting that arrow again! :D
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 02:10:00 PM
Ok that took a little longer than I thought that it would.
Where was I. Oh yea we were leaving the truck. Three miles later this is the view.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0515.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0524.jpg)
My girlfriend and I took a short break got a little food and enjoyed the beauty of the country.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0520.jpg)
After hanging out for a little bit it was time to move on. Shortly after we spotted a spike. With the wind kinda messing with my plans we kept going. With the spike there we knew there must be more.
Another mile and I spotted two cows. I knew we just found that bull I had seen a few days before. The he bugled and it was confirmed. The stock was going to have to be quick or the swirling wind would get me busted. I still could not see him so I started moving to where I had heard him. Lindsay stayed back a little hoping to watch it all unfold. Watching close and moving steady and quiet I finally saw him. It was him. My heart started racing. I was 40 yards and started to close the gap. Risking a chance at the wind I had to go with the cover. Tree to tree I made my way in to 22 yards. He was feeding with his head down facing me. I would not have to wait long. He soon turned broadside. I drew and anchored and loosed my arrow. The bull lunged a few steps and slowed quickly. Forty yards later he was down. I was so excited I could hardly talk.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0530.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0531.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0533.jpg)
Then the work begins.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0535.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0536.jpg)
Where was I. Oh yea we were leaving the truck. Three miles later this is the view.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0515.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0524.jpg)
My girlfriend and I took a short break got a little food and enjoyed the beauty of the country.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0520.jpg)
After hanging out for a little bit it was time to move on. Shortly after we spotted a spike. With the wind kinda messing with my plans we kept going. With the spike there we knew there must be more.
Another mile and I spotted two cows. I knew we just found that bull I had seen a few days before. The he bugled and it was confirmed. The stock was going to have to be quick or the swirling wind would get me busted. I still could not see him so I started moving to where I had heard him. Lindsay stayed back a little hoping to watch it all unfold. Watching close and moving steady and quiet I finally saw him. It was him. My heart started racing. I was 40 yards and started to close the gap. Risking a chance at the wind I had to go with the cover. Tree to tree I made my way in to 22 yards. He was feeding with his head down facing me. I would not have to wait long. He soon turned broadside. I drew and anchored and loosed my arrow. The bull lunged a few steps and slowed quickly. Forty yards later he was down. I was so excited I could hardly talk.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0530.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0531.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0533.jpg)
Then the work begins.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0535.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0536.jpg)
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: S C Mercer on September 19, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: S C Mercer on September 19, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
WOW!!! What a great bull! Congrats, again! You are a killing machine! Steve
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Slasher on September 19, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: Slasher on September 19, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
Sorry for the bad year and not drawing the tag you wanted.... But I guess you made lemonade outta that lemon!!!
Well Done and congrats!!!
Well Done and congrats!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Chris Shelton on September 19, 2010, 02:40:00 PM
Post by: Chris Shelton on September 19, 2010, 02:40:00 PM
thats awesome!!! I also didn't realize you were so young! I know that probably sounds stupid, but sometimes all of the thumbnails just look like figures . . .
Anyway congrats on the awesome bull!!!!
Anyway congrats on the awesome bull!!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 02:41:00 PM
Post by: Mudd on September 19, 2010, 02:41:00 PM
Randy that is absolutely awesome!!
Thank you for sharing it all with us.
God bless,Mudd
Thank you for sharing it all with us.
God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: elkken on September 19, 2010, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: elkken on September 19, 2010, 03:15:00 PM
A very fine bull Randy ... and congrats on having a girl friend who likes to go hunting with you.
I have hunted whitetails in the Sheridan area, what a beautiful place. Some good cowboy bars too :thumbsup:
I have hunted whitetails in the Sheridan area, what a beautiful place. Some good cowboy bars too :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: PaPaFrank on September 19, 2010, 03:26:00 PM
Post by: PaPaFrank on September 19, 2010, 03:26:00 PM
WOW! Well done Randy, CONGRATS on a Great Bull and thanks for taking us along!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Follower on September 19, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: Follower on September 19, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
Dude - that is a great bull and a good story. Thanks! Congrats.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: champ38 on September 19, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
Post by: champ38 on September 19, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
Wow,
What a bull ! congrats !
What a bull ! congrats !
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Kenneth on September 19, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: Kenneth on September 19, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
You are living the dream buddy, it just doesn't get any better than that!! Congrats!!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 19, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 19, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
Congrats bud!! I know the loins from that dude are gonna taste good in whitetail camp in October.
:D
:D
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: seabass on September 19, 2010, 03:53:00 PM
Post by: seabass on September 19, 2010, 03:53:00 PM
great bull and great story.congrats buddy,steve
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Guru on September 19, 2010, 03:57:00 PM
Post by: Guru on September 19, 2010, 03:57:00 PM
Randy, That is so cool bud! Great story and pix, and very special to have your girlfriend with you...congrats man, he's a stud! :clapper:
So did she get to see you shoot and watch the bull go down?
So did she get to see you shoot and watch the bull go down?
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: rastaman on September 19, 2010, 04:14:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on September 19, 2010, 04:14:00 PM
Awesome animal and beautiful country! Way to go Randy! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 19, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on September 19, 2010, 04:21:00 PM
The stuff dreams are made out of. Extrememly well done, and a beast of a bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Keefer on September 19, 2010, 04:30:00 PM
Post by: Keefer on September 19, 2010, 04:30:00 PM
Super pics and congrats to you... :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Toecutter on September 19, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on September 19, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
That is awesome all around!!! Far as I can tell, it doesn't get any better than that! :notworthy:
Nathan
Nathan
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: finq on September 19, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: finq on September 19, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
i dont know whats cooler, a girlfriend that goes hunting with you or killing such a massive buck.
nice story thanks for sharing
nice story thanks for sharing
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: michbowhunter on September 19, 2010, 05:38:00 PM
Post by: michbowhunter on September 19, 2010, 05:38:00 PM
That is something I would love to do someday! Great story....and awesome bull!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: sunny hill archer on September 19, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on September 19, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Ok... Here's the deal..... I'll take you hog hunting then you take me elk hunting...
Seriously. Congratulations my friend. Michael
Seriously. Congratulations my friend. Michael
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Lil Red on September 19, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: Lil Red on September 19, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
I'm building points and you do it on a general Lic. Nice Bull
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: DannyBows on September 19, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: DannyBows on September 19, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Livin' in God's Country, a girlfriend that hunts, an Elk magnet...you're living one of my dreams Randy! Congrats on a fine animal, a great hunt, and a well told story. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: nybowman on September 19, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: nybowman on September 19, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Wow great hunt and great pics. Its cool that she was there to share the experince.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: joekeith on September 19, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
Post by: joekeith on September 19, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: swp on September 19, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: swp on September 19, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Steve O on September 19, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on September 19, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Do you have to shoot a monster bull EVERY year!!!
I am kidding of course...congratulations on another awesome bull!
I am kidding of course...congratulations on another awesome bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: JGoemaat on September 19, 2010, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: JGoemaat on September 19, 2010, 08:56:00 PM
Congrats on one big accomplishment.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Hud on September 19, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: Hud on September 19, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Randy, congradulations on a grand Wyo. bull. Nice lead in to great hunt.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: glass76 on September 19, 2010, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: glass76 on September 19, 2010, 09:00:00 PM
Congratulations on a fine bull. :thumbsup: That was a smart move bringing your girlfriend to help you pack it out.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: longbowben on September 19, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: longbowben on September 19, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Congrats what a bull :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: caleb7mm on September 19, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: caleb7mm on September 19, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
what an awesome bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: yellow bow on September 19, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: yellow bow on September 19, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
:thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Big Sneaky on September 19, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Big Sneaky on September 19, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
I knew when I saw this thread was started by you that you must have whacked another great bull. Ferret, you are an elk killin' machine! Congratulations! Did you tape him yet?
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: DEATHMASTER on September 19, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: DEATHMASTER on September 19, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
That is a nice one.
And a girl friend to help haul.
And a girl friend to help haul.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: slivrslingr on September 19, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: slivrslingr on September 19, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
Holy macaroni! What a bull!! Congratulations! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: lonstand on September 19, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: lonstand on September 19, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
:clapper: :pray:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 19, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:No unfortunatly she could only see parts of him through the trees. She heard everything but did not get to see much. I wish she would have been able too.
So did she get to see you shoot and watch the bull go down?
QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:I will bring a few Charlie :D
Congrats bud!! I know the loins from that dude are gonna taste good in whitetail camp in October.
:D
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: chinook907 on September 19, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: chinook907 on September 19, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Wow nice bull, great story Randy ! Congrats !
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: oneshot-onekill on September 19, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: oneshot-onekill on September 19, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
Congrats Randy! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Over&Under on September 19, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on September 19, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
My God Randy!!!!!! That is one impressive bull!!! You are an elk killing machine!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: kadbow on September 19, 2010, 10:53:00 PM
Post by: kadbow on September 19, 2010, 10:53:00 PM
Great bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: kennym on September 19, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: kennym on September 19, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Way to go Randy!! Super bull! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mr.Vic on September 20, 2010, 01:13:00 AM
Post by: Mr.Vic on September 20, 2010, 01:13:00 AM
Very cool !!!!! congratulations !!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Ethan Grotheer on September 20, 2010, 01:35:00 AM
Post by: Ethan Grotheer on September 20, 2010, 01:35:00 AM
Awesome! Way to get it done!
congrats!
congrats!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: twitchstick on September 20, 2010, 01:49:00 AM
Post by: twitchstick on September 20, 2010, 01:49:00 AM
That is a great bull,thank you for the story and pics.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on September 20, 2010, 02:25:00 AM
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on September 20, 2010, 02:25:00 AM
Dude, I am FLOORED!!! :scared:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Big Sneaky:Dad and I ran a tape over him last night. Since I am a gross score kind of person whats your guess?
I knew when I saw this thread was started by you that you must have whacked another great bull. Ferret, you are an elk killin' machine! Congratulations! Did you tape him yet?
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0545.jpg)
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Talondale on September 20, 2010, 10:30:00 AM
Post by: Talondale on September 20, 2010, 10:30:00 AM
Congrats. How did that Ox do at hauling him out?
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 20, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 20, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
I'm guessing 385-390 gross.
That's a whopper dog, Ryan.
Good for you, buddy.
Did a certain blue handled knife work on that one???
That's a whopper dog, Ryan.
Good for you, buddy.
Did a certain blue handled knife work on that one???
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Dave Thaxton on September 20, 2010, 11:03:00 AM
Post by: Dave Thaxton on September 20, 2010, 11:03:00 AM
Congrats, great bull and story!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 20, 2010, 11:06:00 AM
Post by: Chris Surtees on September 20, 2010, 11:06:00 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: varmint101 on September 20, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: varmint101 on September 20, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
Super bull! Congrats!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 11:48:00 AM
Good question Ray the blue handled one did do a little work as well as an awesome blade from Maniac and a Don and Skyler original. I should have taken more pics of that part, but I was in a little bit of a hurry.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: fireman_3311 on September 20, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
Post by: fireman_3311 on September 20, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
Outstanding job!!!! Oh, and the elk is nice too!!! You'd better marry her, helping ya pack that dude off the hill!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: IndianaBowman on September 20, 2010, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on September 20, 2010, 12:05:00 PM
Outstanding! Truly a magnificent animal. It is great you got to share the moment with your girlfriend. Congratulations.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: cecilm on September 20, 2010, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: cecilm on September 20, 2010, 01:16:00 PM
Great job to guess his score 340's? Congrats on a fine bull;;; :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: DRR324 on September 20, 2010, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: DRR324 on September 20, 2010, 01:36:00 PM
Do we get to choose a score range??? Great bull, and great story. Still a dream hunt for me....
370-380 is my guesstimate.
370-380 is my guesstimate.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: wapiti792 on September 20, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
Post by: wapiti792 on September 20, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD? Awesome bull my friend, and a general tag to boot! So impressive buddy :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
No since nets are for fish I'm with you on the gross score: how 'bout 346?
No since nets are for fish I'm with you on the gross score: how 'bout 346?
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Randy Morin on September 20, 2010, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: Randy Morin on September 20, 2010, 02:32:00 PM
Holy Crap man. Looks like the "Randys" are bringing home the meat and bone this year. Awesome Bull Bro. Congrats. That is an amazing hunt. That ground looks perfect for sneaking and stalking. Is that the Bighorns? Never been more than real close to them.
I'll guess 360"
:thumbsup:
I'll guess 360"
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: J-dog on September 20, 2010, 02:46:00 PM
Post by: J-dog on September 20, 2010, 02:46:00 PM
Your a killer bud! too awesome
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: rushlush on September 20, 2010, 02:56:00 PM
Post by: rushlush on September 20, 2010, 02:56:00 PM
Thank for sharring, Congrats on a great bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: KentuckyTJ on September 20, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: KentuckyTJ on September 20, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
:eek: :scared: :eek: :scared: :eek: :scared:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on September 20, 2010, 03:07:00 PM
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on September 20, 2010, 03:07:00 PM
Randy you the man! how many elk is that under your belt now?
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 20, 2010, 03:19:00 PM
Mr. Morin that was an awesome bull that you got. Your guess is right on too. 364 is what he comes out to green.
I am headed up the mountain again now gonna go see if I can find whip.
I am headed up the mountain again now gonna go see if I can find whip.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 20, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 20, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
I was guessing gross....mine's a 360 net and that looks bigger than mine... whatever it "scores" its a world class elk....I'm proud for you bud!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: bohuntr on September 20, 2010, 03:34:00 PM
Post by: bohuntr on September 20, 2010, 03:34:00 PM
Wow, just an incredible bull!!! If I was hunting elk this year I think I would go to the courthouse and have my first name changed to Randy before I left for the hunt! :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: knobby on September 20, 2010, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: knobby on September 20, 2010, 03:45:00 PM
Again?!! Great story and pics, Randy, but wasn't it supposed to be Lindsays turn to shoot first? Every time I see a picture of you with another nice bull, I think of how your Dad fanagled you out of school to be in the elk woods. I'm sure that you thank him every year. Look at what THAT education has done for you. Congratulations,elk-meister!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Randy Morin on September 20, 2010, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Randy Morin on September 20, 2010, 05:22:00 PM
Yeah Ray I think he means 363 "Gross" score. Just that the measurement is "Green" as in the horns arent dried out yet...course you know that I'm sure. But I'm a terrible judge at these big Bulls. Course I am getting better here lately. :D
Good luck finding Whip Randy. I'm gonna Antelope hunt Wed. then help some friends Thurs. Friday with some Elk calling.
Good luck finding Whip Randy. I'm gonna Antelope hunt Wed. then help some friends Thurs. Friday with some Elk calling.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: maineac on September 20, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: maineac on September 20, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Man, what a bull!! Congrats, you certainly have the force with you. Glad the knife was in your armory of skinning and butchering tools. I hope it is the first bull of many you use it on.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Terry Green on September 20, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on September 20, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
Truly congrats Randy!!!!!!!!!! :campfire:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: DW on September 20, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: DW on September 20, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Congratulations Randy.....you're a machine! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: owlbait on September 20, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on September 20, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
I was gonna guess 358". Mighty fine bull. Congratulations!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Walt Francis on September 20, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on September 20, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Congratulations, that is a nice bull.
I'll gusesstimate him at 347.
You done good...real good...Again!
I'll gusesstimate him at 347.
You done good...real good...Again!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Bowhunter4life on September 20, 2010, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: Bowhunter4life on September 20, 2010, 11:01:00 PM
Oh OK Randy, I guess I'll forgive you for ruining a perfectly good arrow on him! ;)
Great Bull, Congrats my friend... Thanks for sharing the story and pics with us!
Was that your new Pronghorn?
I'm not much of a "score" guy so I wouldn't have had a guess at how big he was other than "SHOOTER!!!"
Great Bull, Congrats my friend... Thanks for sharing the story and pics with us!
Was that your new Pronghorn?
I'm not much of a "score" guy so I wouldn't have had a guess at how big he was other than "SHOOTER!!!"
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 21, 2010, 02:37:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 21, 2010, 02:37:00 AM
i predict you having new neighbors very shortly randy.or someones gonna dig up your bull tree and run off with it.nice bull btw very nice.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: 59Alaskan on September 21, 2010, 05:45:00 AM
Post by: 59Alaskan on September 21, 2010, 05:45:00 AM
Congratulations! Great bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: centaur on September 21, 2010, 08:31:00 AM
Post by: centaur on September 21, 2010, 08:31:00 AM
Yet another monster, Randy. You are the man!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Dave Bowers on September 21, 2010, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: Dave Bowers on September 21, 2010, 11:40:00 AM
Thats a stud bull...congrats :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: hayslope on September 21, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
Post by: hayslope on September 21, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Let us know when you come down off of Cloud 9!
A truly great bull! That's a bull of a lifetime for most folks!!!!!
Let us know when you come down off of Cloud 9!
A truly great bull! That's a bull of a lifetime for most folks!!!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 21, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 21, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
Thanks everyone. I was able to get a nice little buck last night. I will add a thread for that in a few days. I will be headed back up the mountian soon. To hunt with Dad and friends.
I was able to find Whip. He is a great guy and a lot of fun to hang out and talk to.
I was able to find Whip. He is a great guy and a lot of fun to hang out and talk to.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mark Baker on September 21, 2010, 04:53:00 PM
Post by: Mark Baker on September 21, 2010, 04:53:00 PM
One word, Randy...."Nice"! Congrats.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: joe ashton on September 21, 2010, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: joe ashton on September 21, 2010, 05:15:00 PM
that is hell of a bull... congrats
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Smallwood on September 21, 2010, 07:19:00 PM
Post by: Smallwood on September 21, 2010, 07:19:00 PM
:clapper:
Randy, please give us the specs of your setup. :archer2:
Randy, please give us the specs of your setup. :archer2:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Aram Barsch on September 21, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: Aram Barsch on September 21, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
Congratulations Randy, what an absolutely beautiful bull!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Shedrock on September 21, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: Shedrock on September 21, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Awesome bull Randy! Congrats!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: jcar315 on September 21, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on September 21, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
Congrats!!!
At the risk of repeating what has already been said: awesome story, pics, and a truly amazing bull. Way to go.
At the risk of repeating what has already been said: awesome story, pics, and a truly amazing bull. Way to go.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Mojo Rising on September 21, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: Mojo Rising on September 21, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Thats a great bull :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Benjy on September 21, 2010, 10:59:00 PM
Post by: Benjy on September 21, 2010, 10:59:00 PM
I missed this also... WOW!!!! That is awesome! Congrats Randy!!!!
A bull like that and get to spend some time with Whip..."Priceless"
Benjy
A bull like that and get to spend some time with Whip..."Priceless"
Benjy
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: steadman on September 22, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
Post by: steadman on September 22, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
WOW!!! Great bull Randy! Congrats!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: coaster500 on September 22, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
Post by: coaster500 on September 22, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
You're living the dream !!! Fantastic BULL !!!
WOW !!!
:campfire:
WOW !!!
:campfire:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: BlackDog on September 22, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
Post by: BlackDog on September 22, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
Awesome animal!! Thanks for sharing the hunt.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: BowHuntingFool on September 23, 2010, 12:46:00 AM
Post by: BowHuntingFool on September 23, 2010, 12:46:00 AM
What a beast, congrats brother!!!!!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: just_a_hunter on September 23, 2010, 01:58:00 AM
Post by: just_a_hunter on September 23, 2010, 01:58:00 AM
Every elk hunters dream right here in front of our eyes..
Awesome!
Todd
Awesome!
Todd
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: highPlains on September 24, 2010, 11:57:00 AM
Post by: highPlains on September 24, 2010, 11:57:00 AM
I'm speechless...awesome job Randy.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on September 24, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on September 24, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: on September 24, 2010, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: on September 24, 2010, 02:00:00 PM
That is so cool! I really want ot shoot an elk with my longbow one of these days.
Congrats,
Bisch
Congrats,
Bisch
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: pacopperhead on September 24, 2010, 02:57:00 PM
Post by: pacopperhead on September 24, 2010, 02:57:00 PM
awesome!!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: elkbreath on September 24, 2010, 05:55:00 PM
Post by: elkbreath on September 24, 2010, 05:55:00 PM
Well done! fantastic bull, especially for a general tag, and even if it was a limited draw, an awesome bull. Well done, stalk and all.
Your killing me! I've had so many close calls this years on big bulls that just haven't quite panned....
nice bull and congrats.
Your killing me! I've had so many close calls this years on big bulls that just haven't quite panned....
nice bull and congrats.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Doug Treat on September 24, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: Doug Treat on September 24, 2010, 06:26:00 PM
Randy, Huge Bull! Congratulations, man. Wish you coulda made it to our little camp in Colo. but it looks like you were a bit busy. Way to go. Doug
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Doug Treat:Doug I wish that I could have made it down there as well.
Randy, Huge Bull! Congratulations, man. Wish you coulda made it to our little camp in Colo. but it looks like you were a bit busy. Way to go. Doug
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 05:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Smallwood:I was shooting my Pronghorn Ferret 57@28 Easton Axis FMJ 400 with 100 grain insert and 125 grain magnus stinger.
:clapper:
Randy, please give us the specs of your setup. :archer2:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 06:06:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 26, 2010, 06:06:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Talondale:Sorry for so many posts. I just got down off the mountian and I am trying to answer the questions everyong asked.
Congrats. How did that Ox do at hauling him out?
The OX is great. I packed three elk and a deer on it this year. On the second trip for my elk I packed 105 lbs over four miles and it was better that any pack I have had before.
PS I dont recommend doing that. :knothead:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: DELTA on September 26, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: DELTA on September 26, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Good job Randy thats a great bull. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Travisc406 on September 27, 2010, 02:36:00 AM
Post by: Travisc406 on September 27, 2010, 02:36:00 AM
what kind of pack is that? Three years ago I went to my hometown of Sheridan as well and helped my dad try to score on a general tag, not so lucky as you... Good Job!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: tradtusker on September 27, 2010, 03:33:00 AM
Post by: tradtusker on September 27, 2010, 03:33:00 AM
Randy!!!!
Another Monster. :scared:
Magnificent bull bud, very impressive animal equaled by your skill to bring another beauty to the ground.
Becoming quite the master of these Elk
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Another Monster. :scared:
Magnificent bull bud, very impressive animal equaled by your skill to bring another beauty to the ground.
Becoming quite the master of these Elk
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: zipper bowss on September 27, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: zipper bowss on September 27, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
WOW RANDY!!That is more elk than anyone could ever wish for.Congrats!You have definately earned it.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 27, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 27, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
Randy, You owe me a new keyboard. Drool :readit:
That is a great story, you are a lucky man and a good hunter. :thumbsup: :notworthy: :campfire:
That is a great story, you are a lucky man and a good hunter. :thumbsup: :notworthy: :campfire:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: droptine82 on September 27, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: droptine82 on September 27, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
That is a great bull and a better story! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: BCWV on September 27, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: BCWV on September 27, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Very,very nice! Congrates and thanks for sharing.
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Onions on September 27, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: Onions on September 27, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
WOW!! Beauty!!
Congrats and thanks for sharing!
chris <><
Congrats and thanks for sharing!
chris <><
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Gatekeeper on September 27, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Gatekeeper on September 27, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
WOW what a year! Congratulations, Randy. :notworthy:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: imhntn on September 27, 2010, 10:38:00 PM
Post by: imhntn on September 27, 2010, 10:38:00 PM
That is too cool. Congrats on a great hunt and thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 28, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 28, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Travisc406:The pack is a Badlands OX. If you need a pack to carry a lot of weight that will do it. I had well over 100 lbs on it more than once this year.
what kind of pack is that? Three years ago I went to my hometown of Sheridan as well and helped my dad try to score on a general tag, not so lucky as you... Good Job!!!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: straitera on September 28, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: straitera on September 28, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
Over the top dude!! GF along makes all the better. Thanks
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on September 29, 2010, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on September 29, 2010, 12:28:00 PM
Ok I had a few people ask me about my methods of packing out my elk. I think this is because the only picture I have of that process shows what looks like me carrying only the head out.
I understand the concern that some had with that. Allow me to explain. Anyone that has hunted elk knows that you cannot pack an entire elk anywhere in one trip.
When I harvest an elk I first quarter and bag all of the meat and hang it up to cool. When I leave the kill site that night I try to take all I can with me. In this case we took the back straps and the head. With the head being the most difficult to carry and the back straps the most difficult to hang that was the best choice.
This is a great advantage of the OX pack. The bag extends away from the frame and you can pack meat behind the bag.
The next morning I went in with my girlfriend and three others and we boned and packed out the rest of the meat.
I hope this clears the confusion up.
I understand the concern that some had with that. Allow me to explain. Anyone that has hunted elk knows that you cannot pack an entire elk anywhere in one trip.
When I harvest an elk I first quarter and bag all of the meat and hang it up to cool. When I leave the kill site that night I try to take all I can with me. In this case we took the back straps and the head. With the head being the most difficult to carry and the back straps the most difficult to hang that was the best choice.
This is a great advantage of the OX pack. The bag extends away from the frame and you can pack meat behind the bag.
The next morning I went in with my girlfriend and three others and we boned and packed out the rest of the meat.
I hope this clears the confusion up.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Bill Turner on September 29, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: Bill Turner on September 29, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
Great, great bull. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Anaconda12 on September 29, 2010, 12:51:00 PM
Post by: Anaconda12 on September 29, 2010, 12:51:00 PM
that is a great bull Congrads!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: hedgetree on September 29, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: hedgetree on September 29, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
Wow your sure doing something right you have had some good bulls in the past and now this! Hats off to ya!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: gregg dudley on September 29, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: gregg dudley on September 29, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Just caught up tp this thread. Great job, man!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: cacciatore on September 30, 2010, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: cacciatore on September 30, 2010, 02:54:00 PM
I talked with Randy on yesterday before coming back to Italy,I though he was a little lucky,I was wrong this young dude KNOWS elk,he is a damn great hunter.Congrats once again Randy
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: House on September 30, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: House on September 30, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
Congrats on a magnificent animal Randy
Travis
Travis
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: knobby on September 30, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
Post by: knobby on September 30, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
It's not that Randy is lucky...it's the animals that are UNlucky!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: FerretWYO on April 09, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on April 09, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
I have been asked a few times lately about the elk in my avatar. Here is a short story version. The whole version was in Extreme Elk magazine a couple issues ago.
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: steadman on April 09, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: steadman on April 09, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
What a stud!! And that bull is huge :) Getting me all fired up for this fall :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Whip on April 09, 2013, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: Whip on April 09, 2013, 02:11:00 PM
Just as good the second time around! My jaw drops every time I see that beast!
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: stujay on April 09, 2013, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: stujay on April 09, 2013, 03:42:00 PM
Yep 2nd time around as good as the 1st. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It was the first time
Post by: Steve Jr on April 09, 2013, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: Steve Jr on April 09, 2013, 03:51:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your adventure and congratulations on a awesome bull!