"He was facing the blind then and I wasn't sure that I would have a shot at him. Just then he began walking around the water hole until stopping broadside at 15 yards, his head held high, staring out over the distant swaying of the grass, looking every bit like the monarch he was."

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The buck took a last look around, remembering countless days spent in these rolling hills. He had lived a long and successful life, and fathered many a fawn in the herd that had just departed. He did not feel like leaving this time. He felt disconnected, as though his path diverged  from that of the host of other antelope that continued their traditional routines. He felt strangely tired and wanted to linger in this spot, remembering other, younger days.

Damn, Claudia, you are the hunter. An honorable end to a noble creature, fallen to a respectful hunter.

Killdeer  

Awesome job Claudia! Well deserved!

Congrats on 2 fine goats, and great shots on both!!        

Nice job! I have been attempting to spot and stalk goats; seeing many, shots on none so far. Taking a break to go elk hunting next week; the antelope need a rest! Glad you got not one, but two nice ones.

Excellent Claudia.  When I saw the 18" coming up out of the corner of my eye I really came alert but 14"ers will work any and every day!

2 goats!! Way to go!!

Congratulations on a great hunt, and thank you for a great read.

Congratulations!!!

I wish I was that good!

Well Done!!!

     

Congrats Claudia!

Nice shooting and very well written as always.


Well penned Killie!  

Gute schieben, Claudia. Congrats on two super Antelope.

bretto

Job well done .... I just love  Wyoming, soooo many critters. Good luck the rest of your season !

Killie, you can collaborate on my stories anytime!  Well done!

Thanks everyone.  I am a very, very lucky hunter.

Claudia

What a week indeed!!!  Way to go Claudia Some mighty fine shooing there!

Great job!  Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

My,my thats a nice one!!!!!