Stetsonham
AH veteran
Well, folks, I thought I’d write up just one of these hunts. But I couldn’t help myself this season was simply too unreal not to share the whole story. What a fall it’s been, with unforgettable adventures, jaw-dropping success, and family memories I’ll cherish forever. So let’s dive in.
The Hunt of a Decade: Colorado Elk
The year started with a bang when my brother drew a coveted Colorado elk tag – one that took him ten years to get. Naturally, we didn’t take it lightly. We scouted, packed up the truck, and settled in for eleven intense days of hunting. The first few days we camped out in the truck, roughing it.
Then, we upgraded to a wall tent to really dig in for the long haul. Close encounter after close encounter, we saw over 100 bulls
but it was on day 12 that the stars aligned. I called in a bull to 65 yards, and my brother made a perfect shot, ending his ten-year wait with a stunning 6x6 bull, grossing around 335.
My wife even tagged along for a few days, and our dad watched from 200 yards away, glassing from the rocks. Seeing my brother take that shot after all these years was something special.
The Exclusive Utah Adventure
Next up, I got a once-in-a-lifetime invite to hunt on a private ranch in Utah – 26,000 acres all to ourselves. Let me tell you, this place was next-level. Four days to hunt, low fence, in peak rut. Bulls everywhere, and big ones.
We stayed in a cabin so exclusive even George Bush Jr. had been there four times. Seriously! It all came down to the wire ten minutes left on day four, and my friend took the shot. An incredible bull, netting right around 363. I’ll probably never hunt a place like that again, but I’m glad I got to be part of it.
Colorado Rifle Season with My Better Half
Just when I thought things couldn’t get better, it was time for third rifle season in Colorado. This time, my wife had a buck tag, and I had an elk tag. We spent the first couple of days tracking a wily buck who kept slipping away,
but on day three, we spotted a unique, tall buck. It was go time. With my brother glassing from a distance, my wife and I snuck in for the shot.
At 200 yards, she made a perfect heart shot (off sticks) and took down her best buck yet – a 9x6 mule deer, her biggest and most unique trophy.
To top it all off, earlier that morning, I bagged a 5x5 to fill the freezer.
It was one for the books, and she’s thrilled to hang that buck on the wall.
Now, here I am with a freezer packed to the brim and a good 50 pounds of meat sticks to hand out to friends and family. This fall has been nothing short of magical, and some days I have to pinch myself it doesn’t get better than this. Next up? A March hunt with Jaco NWKE and the whole family, where I’ll be chasing a big eland. I can hardly wait.
Thanks for sharing in my unbelievable fall. Here’s to the memories, the meat in the freezer, and the family who makes it all worth it. Cheers!
The Hunt of a Decade: Colorado Elk
The year started with a bang when my brother drew a coveted Colorado elk tag – one that took him ten years to get. Naturally, we didn’t take it lightly. We scouted, packed up the truck, and settled in for eleven intense days of hunting. The first few days we camped out in the truck, roughing it.
The Exclusive Utah Adventure
Next up, I got a once-in-a-lifetime invite to hunt on a private ranch in Utah – 26,000 acres all to ourselves. Let me tell you, this place was next-level. Four days to hunt, low fence, in peak rut. Bulls everywhere, and big ones.
Colorado Rifle Season with My Better Half
Just when I thought things couldn’t get better, it was time for third rifle season in Colorado. This time, my wife had a buck tag, and I had an elk tag. We spent the first couple of days tracking a wily buck who kept slipping away,
At 200 yards, she made a perfect heart shot (off sticks) and took down her best buck yet – a 9x6 mule deer, her biggest and most unique trophy.
To top it all off, earlier that morning, I bagged a 5x5 to fill the freezer.
Now, here I am with a freezer packed to the brim and a good 50 pounds of meat sticks to hand out to friends and family. This fall has been nothing short of magical, and some days I have to pinch myself it doesn’t get better than this. Next up? A March hunt with Jaco NWKE and the whole family, where I’ll be chasing a big eland. I can hardly wait.
Thanks for sharing in my unbelievable fall. Here’s to the memories, the meat in the freezer, and the family who makes it all worth it. Cheers!
