Hey Gang,
I left out mentioning one important part to our goat hunting adventures.
Staci and I just returned from the local taxidermy to pick up her European Mount. Just so happen, this taxidermist is a good friend of mine. ;)
Jr, as most refer to him, took me hunting with him back in grade school. He's the guy who showed me the ropes to the area where Staci and I are now hunting. Without his guidance, we'd be clueless up there right now. Because of Jr, I too harvested my first billy when I started bowhunting.
Now, Staci and I spend countless hours in Makua, enjoying every minute of it. It only seemed fitting that we take Staci's first harvest to Jr, where she got to meet the guy who was responsible for making all of this happen.
It's been a "full circle" for me. From being mentored from Jr, to then taking Staci up there and finally for Staci to meet Jr and have him capture the moment of a lifetime through his taxidermy work.
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/DSCN0175.jpg) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/rysanpei/media/DSCN0175.jpg.html)
Here's the link to the first story for those who haven't seen it.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=126365
Aloha Gang!
:thumbsup: Pretty C :cool: :cool: L
WOW. The whole deal is very special. The "heart" of this trad pursuit.
That's way cool. Nice set of horns too.
Great story and very cool how it all came together. I'm sure you are proud. Great trophy for Staci as well!
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Thanks Gang!
I couldn't ask for anything more.....
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Aloha!
Ryan
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Most-excellent! Good mentorship gives one a lot of mileage when it comes to traditional bowhunting!
Aloha!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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That's awesome. Great way to reflect on the good times.
Top notch!
Shows much respect and appreciation.
Congrats again!
Love that mount.
Great story on every level Ryan,
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Love it >>>--jg------->> :thumbsup:
Great story and memory.
Nice work!
Pretty Cool Ryan. congrats to all 3 of you. :thumbsup: :clapper:
It is apparent to me that there are two common denominators throughout.....
Archery and love!!
God bless, Mudd
Great story with a great ending. :clapper: :clapper:
Thanks for sharing.
Great story.congrats,RC.
:thumbsup: Great story, just how life should be !
Very nice!! :clapper:
That's pretty darn neat.