What an adventure. I'm awaiting a story,and some good pics. Congrats gents! rat'

Congrats guys!

I love reading these post,can't wait for the story!

WAHOO, we just made it to Iowa.  Roger being the ever watchful mentor that he is says that me being jacked up on Mountain Dew is funny to experience, but is fearful the "Buzz" would wear off while driving.  Little does he know I just killed the biggest critter of my life and this "High" ain't going away.  

So, I guess I just gave another little hint as to what is to come, but we are still 12 hrs from home and my awesome camp mate is wanting some rest.  Well, I have the weekend off and the only thing on my agenda is spending time with my wife and kids, so Roger is absolutely correct.  Take it slow and make sure we get there in one piece.  

If you ever get to share a camp with Roger, you had better not hesitate the opportunity.

Have no fear, pics will be coming along with a quick explanation of our over flowing coolers.

What an adventure the last week has been...

There was a closer than I wanted and unexpected encounter with a MASSIVE cow moose at spitting distance.  Who would have known they share the same wilderness as Mule Deer?   That very same evening, Roger had a moose encounter of his own that he can explain, but it made for a VERY interesting campfire tale.  A couple mornings later when walking in, just as we were getting ready to split up a little after 5AM, another Moose was standing on the same path we wanted to go, and in pitch black darkness, the pucker factor at that moment was indescribable.  A slow and steady retreat had me under the nearest log, and Roger heading south down a prominant cow trail .  Whole different experience for this Michigan Boy.  As the morning started to bring the woods to life, the moose decided to walk past my holed up spot and just gave me that look of "You owe me some money".  I have never felt so small in my life and wanting somehow to get smaller.  This is the kind of adventure I have only dreamed about.  It only gets better from here on out.

More to come in a while.  Thanks for bearing with us as we make the trek back East.  Now I know why the people who headed West didn't come back.  It's to damn beautiful.

Mike, I predict that sometime in your future you will be suffering from 'mountain air withdrawal' and will need to go back. Watch out, I have found that infects you on an annual basis.          

If you didn't get pics looking up the nostrils of those meeses it never happened. Looking forward to this thread.

Heres a pic of the doe I killed Thursday night. mike just dropped me off. He has MUCH better pictures to share!

It was a 10 yard shot, slightly uphill,  I was on my knees. My NM Baraga finally made meat! I was shooting Axis 500 carbons with Vintage single bevel heads. It was a complete pass thru, and the arrow was stuck deeply into a stump on the other side.

That last part was important....om Tuesday a.m I mmmmmmissed a whopper, 6 points on his left antler...

Awesome! Congrats, that's a fine looking doe!

Ray

It happened Izzy. Here is the upset cow, after i backed into the timber, and she decided to go around. I was preparing to stalk a mule deer, and moved from the timber, heading 2 draws over. I looked to my left, and thought, "Wow, what a cute calf".....then I looked to my right to see upset Mom. I scurried back into the timber until she calmed down.

Sorry the big one got away Roger, but I'm sure that doe will eat a whole lot better than some big stinky buck! Congrats on the deer and breaking in your NM right!

I got a feeling it's time to pour a fresh cup        
Thom

Mike's a little bushed and very happy to be back to his family, a hot shower, and a soft bed. He asked me to post this picture and blurb on his behalf:

 

"Hero shot of my 4x4 Wyoming Mule Deer. Long story short...hunt included a 1/2 mile sprint thru deadfalls headstrong into the timber the moose came from before. I let eleven does pass along with two 2x2's in velvet. Picked my spot at 30 yards, I honestly do not remember drawing reaching anchor or the release. Shot was from the ground at 13 FEET, all I remember seeing is my white nock hitting exactly what I was focused on. Double lung, busted arrow and 250# of awesomeness before me. I have experienced ground shrinkage before, but this one just kept getting bigger the closer I got."

Looks like we'll all need to wait a while more to hear the long version of his story.    
Thom

Thank you for the help Thom.  Here is the quick equipment notes and I'm logging off to spend some quality time with my wife and 2 little boys...

50# @ 28" Tall Tines longbow, and 620 grain Motor City Machete tipped with 125 grain Eclipse head.

Awesome pics fellas. I've been thinking of you boys since the road trip started.

This just keeps getting better and better!

Great job fellers!

Excellent job men!

Very proud of my Michigan friends!  Great job boys    

       

Congratulations Mike and Roger great job!!!!!

Sounds like you guys had a great time. Congratulations to both of you!