Time is up and I left him on the mountain.

[LostWapiti]

Looks like an amazing trip. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

 

[Hnthrdr]

No man, that is a really nice buck! Glad you had fun!

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I would have quit my job or whatever was dragging me home.

 

[mtnwrunner]

I'd say it's HAMMER time!

Great trip. (Except the damn snake)

Randy

 

[OutdoorAg]

100% a W on your hunt.

I feel the same when I pass a bunch of 2-3yo deer in search of a mature buck. The drive home with the empty cooler kinda sucks, but it feels good to have left the mountain with some respect for the elusive ones.

 

[Slick8]

Thanks for sharing your story and pics. That's about the best hunt one can hope for without actually punching a tag.

 

[CoHiCntry]

I’m getting confused, is it a Hammer or a Slammer? Either way, nice buck & looks like you had a memorable trip.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Great write up on a very memorable trip, now you you have a starting point yo go back to next year

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Lots of diversity in that trip, not much more you can ask for!

 

[Okie-hunter]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

 

[Okie-hunter]

I’m getting confused, is it a Hammer or a Slammer?

No wrong answers on this one!

 

[OKHunter84]

At least you saw the kind of buck you were after. I've had more then one hunt where I didn't even lay eyes on the size of animal I was after. Very nice pictures! That's a really nice buck!

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

DO IT!!!!!

 

[CC11]

Even if you can't get Friday off, I'd be leaving right after work and giving it hell Saturday and Sunday!

 

[Bubblehide]

I'm glad to hear you're getting anothet opportunity at him. Best of luck!

 

[Lowedown]

You're hooked now that's definitely in the win column for hunt experiences! Awesome country, you saw diverse wild game, and thankfully didn't get smacked by the danger noodle! Thanks for sharing and good luck next season!

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Good! Go kill that deer

 

[Mish-pop]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

I really hope you can get back and get another crack at him!! You won't regret the extra time on the mountain!! And awesome experience you had it looks like

 

[Jmoore]

Great write up and good luck with part 2.

 

[MntHunter]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Good luck!! Great hunt so far and really hoping part 2 happens!