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First Buck Luck

sb2017

sb2017

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Just got back from taking my buddy out for his first muley hunt. I'm afraid he's hooked now.

The hunting was very slow for the first few days of season, but we got lucky with some weather that got them moving. We were able to locate this buck on the afternoon of the 4th day.

We were on top of a small cliff when he shot, and didn't quite realize how rough the pack out was going to be :ROFLMAO: . The shot was about 400 yards but the hike down to him was about a mile after navigating around the cliff we were on and then switchbacking down the steep sidehill to get to him. All part of the experience! We wouldn't change a thing about it.

It continued to snow all night and the next day after getting him, which made packing up and getting out quite an adventure, but we were eventually able to make it down in once piece.

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Snoopdogg said:
That was probably more of a chore than huffing out with the buck.
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Absolutely! Or at least a different kind of chore....

I find packouts to be enjoyable in their own unique way. They might be brutal at times, but all of the blood, sweat, and effort that goes into it just adds weight to the memory/experience. I almost look at it like I'm "earning the animal" (don't get me wrong, I will never turn down an opportunity to shoot something I can drive close to :ROFLMAO: )

Getting stuck in a foot of snow and having to roll around in the ice/mud underneath a stuck truck, as you watch it get dark and the temperature steadily drop, while you wonder if the portable piston jack you pulled from under the seat is seated well enough for the truck not to slip off of it while you're trying to shove anything and everything you can think of underneath the tire... nothing fun or rewarding about that kind of chore in my opinion. Aside from finally being able to hop in the truck and head down the road, swearing you'll never take a truck heater for granted again :ROFLMAO:
 
sb2017 said:
Just got back from taking my buddy out for his first muley hunt. I'm afraid he's hooked now.

The hunting was very slow for the first few days of season, but we got lucky with some weather that got them moving. We were able to locate this buck on the afternoon of the 4th day.

We were on top of a small cliff when he shot, and didn't quite realize how rough the pack out was going to be :ROFLMAO: . The shot was about 400 yards but the hike down to him was about a mile after navigating around the cliff we were on and then switchbacking down the steep sidehill to get to him. All part of the experience! We wouldn't change a thing about it.

It continued to snow all night and the next day after getting him, which made packing up and getting out quite an adventure, but we were eventually able to make it down in once piece.

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Love it when it snows like this for my son and myself. I hate hunting in the heat
 
Heck yes!! Thats how you get ish done!

Show us some more of that springbar style tent. I've been eyeing one of those. Would love to see some inteior pics of the tent with stove and two guys. Size?
 
Jgill19 said:
Heck yes!! Thats how you get ish done!

Show us some more of that springbar style tent. I've been eyeing one of those. Would love to see some inteior pics of the tent with stove and two guys. Size?
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That tent was my buddy's, him and his wife stayed in there while myself and my lady opted for the wall tent. I believe they have the 10x14 one.

I did poke my head in and it looked very roomy and comfortable in there for two people. If I had $2,000 laying around I would love one for weekend trips and whatnot. They got the tent up in about 15 minutes including the stove setup.

However, after the experience we had up there with all of the snow, I think I will continue to choose the Montana Canvas tent for longer trips. It takes a while to setup but it sure is roomy and comfortable when you're living in a tent for a week or two.
 
Thank you.

I have a 12x18 and 12x10 wall tent, they don't take a terrible amount of time to set up, but they are heavy and to set them up right it takes a little while. If I'm gonna be there for 5 or more days, I'd probably stick with those options. I have kicked one of the Kodiak/Teton around for when I'm not gonna be in a spot long, am by myself, or am not familiar with an area. Sometimes I wan't to be/stay a little mobile, but don't want to sleep in the canopy (I'm getting soft). Setting up in 15 minutes is exactly the kind of option I'm looking for
 
Jgill19 said:
Thank you.

I have a 12x18 and 12x10 wall tent, they don't take a terrible amount of time to set up, but they are heavy and to set them up right it takes a little while. If I'm gonna be there for 5 or more days, I'd probably stick with those options. I have kicked one of the Kodiak/Teton around for when I'm not gonna be in a spot long, am by myself, or am not familiar with an area. Sometimes I wan't to be/stay a little mobile, but don't want to sleep in the canopy (I'm getting soft). Setting up in 15 minutes is exactly the kind of option I'm looking for
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I agree 100%, I plan on buying a Kodiak or Springbar down the road when I have a little more money to throw at hunting gear.
 

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