Joe (Whip) Lash - TATONKA! Story pg 9

[Whip]

No idea on the meat yeild.  I did leave a front shoulder in Colorado with my poor, young, starving nephew.  I would guess the total is somewhat similar to a bull elk.  A cow bison probably weighs more, but there is a lot of head, hide, and big bones in that pile.  

I am doing a european mount of the skull, and will have the hide tanned with the hair on.  She was a beautiful animal.  I wish that I had a place for a full shoulder mount, but I hope these turn out good.

[Doc Nock]

Mr. Whip Lash! My, my...what a difference a year makes, eh?

I recall your angst here seeking guidance and suggestions when the letter came.  Saw later you made the decision to "GO FOR IT!"

What a wondrous experience you made of it.  Takes the right person to be tent-bound for 3 days on a once-in-a-lifetime hunt and remain positive. I'd expect no less from your positive minded self!

Congrats of course! What a treasure for having taken a risk! You are a blessed man.

Next you'll have to do a Charlie Lamb Book! You have grand tales to tell of your hunts!

[sou-pawbowhunter]

Congratulations Joe! Awesome hunt with a great outcome.

[Hawkeye]

Joe, GREAT job on the hunt, and on the adaptations you made to put it all together.  The outfitter sounded wonderful, but the hunt was all you in the end!  Fine job of documenting and telling the story.  It was like being there... without getting so cold!  

Congratulations!!!!!  

[twitchstick]

Great story!  I'm glad it worked out so well for you. Maybe next year I will have the oppertunity to tell a bison story.

[FerretWYO]

What an awesome tale of adventure Joe.  Congrats again.

[Bryan pinick]

Incredible!
Thanks for sharing!

 

[wapiti792]

Wonderful story Joe! A beautiful animal for sure. So proud for you man!

[NoCams]

Whip,
This story was well worth the wait my friend ! Made for an awesome read during the morning Joe. Congrats again and could not have happened to a finer gent !

[Warden609]

Very cool!!

[huntingarcher]

Congrats Whip! what a grand adventure you had.I am happy it all came together for you.  

[Old Chief]

Congratulations.  You get to cross one off your "Bucket List."  A great story and pictures.  Thanks for posting

[wooddamon1]

Awesome pics and story!

[Gatekeeper]

Congratulations, Joe I'm very happy for you!  

[beachbowhunter]

Originally posted by Kip:
Joe  One of the few men getting to do it all in retirement very happy for you.See you soon.                

You can say that again!! What's next Joe?  I have 15 years left till I MIGHT be able to retire. Until then, I need you to keep hunting and telling stories!!  

[LITTLEBIGMAN]

way to go Joe!! Man i can't imagine the adren rush you must have had when you watched you arrow slam into that buff! WOW

[Robhood23]

Awesome, Congrats! Someday I hope to draw a tag there! Maybe next year!!!  

[Robhood23]

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Great story Joe.    I'll bet you were kinda pooped out for Christmas  after a run like that. Congrats on a nice kill my friend...          

[elknutz]

What a wonderful adventure. Great job Joe!