A long time between drinks

[storm5]

Congrats on the hunt! Those are some great photos  

[rushlush]

Thanks for the story and pics. Congrats!!!

[Mudd]

Very enjoyable read and great pictures.

Thank you for sharing with us.

Welcome back to the world of fun(trad-archery)

God bless,Mudd

[Overspined]

wow, beautiful. congrats on a memorable hunt!

[memo]

Thankyou guys for all the responses, it's quite humbling to have some of your compliments. Now to answer a few questions;

Frank Bullit-The wood for the arrows is known locally as Ash or Mountain Ash, and is a dense wood found in the high country in Victoria. It makes heavier arrows and can also be use for bows.

Talondale-My hunting partner told me to go and get him with the bow on the drive up. He hasn't shot a trophy goat, and we had earmarked this fellow for him. He told me "if you see the longhorn, you get him with the bow". He told me after I had him measured him that he deserved to be taken with the bow. He is a good man and generous, that's why we hunt together. No conmpetitions, just a genuine want to help each other acheive our goals.

Cacciatore- I don't think there is anything wrong with chasing girls, but my wife tends to disagree    

Gatekeeper- Don't knock the leggings and shorts combo until you try it.     It is actually very practical and comfy. It is better than having wet trousers from walking through wet vegetation and crossing creeks. I'll send you some . lol.

Turner/ Too may hobbies- The meat from goat is the best game meat I have had. I love fallow deer, but young goat beats it easily. It is a very underated meat, not as lean as venison so it doesn't dry out easily, but still not a fatty meat like lamb, with great taste and texture. I reccomend you try it if you can get a hold of some.

I didn't take his cape for a mount, but am regretting it now. I did however take his skull for a european mount, as I thought he deserved something apart from the usual skull cap mount. I have a different presentation in mind, so I'll post it when i've finished it.

Thanks again guys,
Memo

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Top stuff, Steven, and brilliant photography! Thanks for sharing, and many happy returns of the day to you!

[northern fisher]

Thanks so much for sharing.I really enjoyed the read.
Congrats

[sabas silva]

I sure enjoyed the adventure, I know that had to be fun,
The statement of why you and your friend hunt together makes it great
                         Thanks

[jcar315]

Absolutely fantastic story telling and the pictures are equally as good.

Always enjoy and good story from "down under."

Congrats all the way around!!!

[wv lungbuster]

   

[Longbow Jake]

 Man your a great story teller and from the looks of things a great shot to boot keep up the good work man and welcome back.

[Charles K.]

Reading this made my day!

[steadman]

Welcome, and great story telling. Congrats on 2 fine animals!!

[Derwood]

What a great story!  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Thanks for sharing.

[memo]

Hey fellas,
Here's a bit of video I took that day of thee Fallow bucks and the billy. Something you guys don't see too often. Sorry for the shaky footage of the goats, but it was taken at full zoom without the tripod. Hope it works,
Memo