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Donziweasel
09-28-2008, 05:51 PM
After 15 years of Elk hunting, I finally got a truely trophy Elk that scored 325! Weight was estimated at 750+. Packing him out on horses was tough. Great weekend, great hunting.

cutwater
09-28-2008, 06:36 PM
Nice! You know you took a big one when you actually feel sorry for the horse that has to carry it!

Donziweasel
09-29-2008, 07:45 AM
It took two horses but they only had to carry him 4-5 miles. They were tired though.

Rootsy
09-29-2008, 08:35 AM
Nice 6 x 6.... notice he has a broken tine on the right side though... Guess that adds character. ;) Hope you have vaulted ceilings above the fireplace...

Donziweasel
09-29-2008, 09:01 AM
Jamie, tried to PM you about this thread, but for some reason the PM is messed up right now.

When I shot him he was up hill. He rolled quite a ways. On his way down he broke the tine. I looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it.

Since this was my first 300+ point bull, I decided to cape him and have him mounted. The taxidermist said he could fix the broken tine.

Now, are you up for next year?:wink: Bring Patti and her son as well!

Donziweasel
09-29-2008, 04:54 PM
Just heard from Tamm. He will be here Thrusday or Friday to get his bull elk. Knowing my luck, he will get one bigger than mine!:eek:

mrfixxall
10-03-2008, 08:22 PM
DW that horse looks pissed! heres a oldie for ya!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Utt_XgcWv8

Donziweasel
10-05-2008, 11:31 AM
Love it! Thanks. My buddy got a nice 5x5 Friday. Tamm will be here this afternoon to try for one.

Cuda
10-07-2008, 06:37 AM
Nice! You have to love to hunt to appreciate hunting for something that long, and finally get the trophy you want.

It took me almost 20 years to get my first Osceola turkey, but he was the boss gobbler I had been after.

As far as the broken tine, Debbie's brother still holds the number 4 all time typical deer in Florida, and he broke off a tine when loading it in the car, to take it to be officially scored. :(