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Title: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 07, 2007, 08:20:00 PM
I just heard Fred Eichler just got his last game Rockie Mountain Sheep for the Super Slam. If this is true then let me said Congrats Fred on a job well done. Can't wait to hear the Story.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: whitebuffalo on August 07, 2007, 08:22:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :archer:    :clapper:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: robslifts on August 07, 2007, 08:24:00 PM
awesome man nicely done
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Tim Fishell on August 07, 2007, 08:25:00 PM
That is awesome.  I know he wanted it for a long time I am glad to see he finally got there.  Good for him.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: bbassi on August 07, 2007, 08:25:00 PM
In August? Man, I live in the wrong state.

I hope he did it with his curve. Congrats if he reads this.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 07, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
I'm waiting for com-4-may-shun on this...Hopefully Mark Land will post on this  or better yet Fred himself
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 07, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
sorry thats Stone sheep not Rockie mountain sheep. sorry for the typo
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Jack Shanks on August 07, 2007, 08:58:00 PM
I was thinking Fred had a Stone and needed a Desert to complete his Slam?
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Larry247 on August 07, 2007, 09:08:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Arwin on August 07, 2007, 09:11:00 PM
:notworthy:    :clapper:    :jumper:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Bill Carlsen on August 07, 2007, 09:21:00 PM
Next weekend is the Muzzy Stump Shoot. Michelle (his wife) thought he would be there this year. A number of guys on this site go to the Muzzy so I am sure that even if Fred isn't there Michelle will fill us in unless someone verify that now. Would be nice for him and I am sure he will appear to be at least a little excited when the camera is on him.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: scarecrow on August 08, 2007, 01:24:00 AM
Where is the muzzy stump shoot?
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Dave Pagel on August 08, 2007, 06:45:00 AM
I know the Stone was all he needed since he got the Desert last year.  I am sure he would have used the recurve.  Congrats buddy!
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Mike Brown on August 08, 2007, 08:00:00 AM
I thought that his slam is the first entirely with a recurve?  Am I right?
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: AnointedArcher on August 08, 2007, 08:52:00 AM
Way to go Fred, your da man!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Crash on August 08, 2007, 09:09:00 AM
No he's not the first with a recurve, but he is second.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Grant Young on August 08, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
Its been so long, I may be wrong but I believe Paul Shafer got the slam completed in the 80s with trad equipment. If I'm wrong let me know.
                               Grant
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Butts2 on August 08, 2007, 09:36:00 AM
Rick Duggan not sure of spelling got the slam with a recurve first, earlier this year 2007.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: mark land on August 08, 2007, 10:38:00 AM
Yep, it's true, Fred finally got his Stone sheep and has his slam, he is the 2nd to do it with Trad equipment.  He should be on his way back now and I am sure will post something about it, can't wait to see the pics and I hear it is a very big one!  I also heard he camped out on top of the mountain for 30 hours, living with the sheep till he could get his shot.  Knowing what he has and does go thru to hunt, I know that he earned it.  Mark
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: ishiwannabe on August 08, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Thats just awesome....if I was still in the Army I woulda said "Hoooah".
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Morebows on August 08, 2007, 11:38:00 AM
I don't think it is the first with a recurve.  Didn't Paul Schafer do it with a curve? Not sure if he was the first, though.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: JohnV on August 08, 2007, 12:36:00 PM
Paul Schafer did not get the super slam of all North American big game animals.  He was one of the first to achieve the slam of all four species of North American wild sheep and I think he was the first to get the sheep slam with traditional equipment.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Carcajou on August 08, 2007, 01:35:00 PM
WAY TO GO FRED!!!

EXCELLENT ACCOMPLISHMENT!

Could'nt have happened to a more dedicated,hard working guy!

 :notworthy:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: von on August 08, 2007, 01:55:00 PM
Hey you big weasel your'e back?
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: thetroutguy on August 08, 2007, 02:44:00 PM
Congratulations Fred!!!

Can't wait to hear the story.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: A.S. on August 08, 2007, 04:48:00 PM
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!!!
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: mmgrode on August 08, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
Awesome!! Congratulations Fred, what an accomplishment!  Can't wait to hear about it.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Barney on August 08, 2007, 06:53:00 PM
Congratulations Fred, David says hello and good job   :thumbsup:  

Barney
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 08, 2007, 07:06:00 PM
I don't think it really matters Who was first, but that He is in a group of ppl that did it and thats all that counts..... Again Congrats Fred....
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Billy on August 08, 2007, 07:41:00 PM
I don't care if he's 31st...I've never been so involved in someone else's triumphs, Fred makes it feel like I'm there with him; through his story telling.
Hope he comes back with video too!
Thanks for all the "shared" hunts and Congratulations, Fred.
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Chuck Mullaley on August 09, 2007, 12:54:00 PM
Congrat's Fred!  :archer:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: bohuntr on August 09, 2007, 12:59:00 PM
Way to go Fred!!!! Looking forward to seeing some pictures!!!!
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: hill boy on August 09, 2007, 05:07:00 PM
Congrats! and looking forward to some pics.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: WTT03 on August 09, 2007, 07:54:00 PM
Congratulations go out to a very deserving hunter!   :thumbsup:  We're all ready for the story!   :campfire:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on August 09, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: sticshooter on August 09, 2007, 08:27:00 PM
Congrats! I met fred a couple of years ago at the WTA banquet. Super nice guy to talk to. PICS PICS PICS! <><
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: Bryan Burkhardt on August 09, 2007, 08:48:00 PM
Congrats Fred!  I want to see pics and hear the story when I'm in CO later this month.  

Bryan
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: DMM on August 09, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
:thumbsup:

Nice job
Title: Re: I just heard this about Fred Eichler
Post by: TimZeigler on August 09, 2007, 10:39:00 PM
I'm still trying to get my first kill with traditional equipment, much respect for anyone who can accomplish the Grand Slam, as well as having a camera man with you when doing it.  Great job Fred.  Whats next? Maybe the first person to do it twice?