Washington Termianally ill bull tag filled

[Gpw]

Washington does an amazing service with this program. I had a good friend who was able to get one of these tags in 2023. Loved hearing about his hunt and he was able to harvest a nice bull as well. He passed away about a week and a half ago, and this brought up some good memories for me. Thanks for sharing!

Sorry for your loss! I’m not looking forward to the day

 

[RS3579]

Wonderful story! Congratulations

 

[RockScar]

What an incredible story love to hear it and what an awesome bull!

 

[OlderGobbler]

Sure as heck beats the other WA bull story!

 

[Gpw]

What story is that? One that has been turned around and local native Americans spreading lies and bashing the other hunters. That hunt was on the up and up! I was able to put my hands on those horns the other day and it was very impressive!

Sure as heck beats the other WA bull story!

 

[OlderGobbler]

What story is that? One that has been turned around and local native Americans spreading lies and bashing the other hunters. That hunt was on the up and up! I was able to put my hands on those horns the other day and it was very impressive!

I never implied that it wasn’t on the “up and up”. I simply stated this is a way better story. A guy battling a terminal disease shoots a beautiful bull, or a guy who shoots his 80th in a neighborhood? And, you had your hands on antlers. Go defend your boy somewhere else.

 

[bz_711]

That's what it's all about - Congrats to both of you!

 

[6mm Remington]

Well deserved and good to see there is kindness in this world of ours still.

 

[crabcreekhunter]

I think that was the nicest day weather wise in a month and a half, like it was meant to be. Great job again, I’d like to say most people would put that much effort into helping a friend but I know that isn’t true!

 

[In2dmtns]

Congratulations great story

 

[mhammond86]

Awesome story! Congrats to you both

 

[Kpence93]

Great story ! Congratulations

 

[Willie IV]

Congratulations to you and your buddy. Lost my father last March to liver cancer. Prayers to your buddy and family.

 

[ATC LLC]

Great story and great bull!

 

[Gpw]

Well he had the bull scored this past weekend. 375 gross and 363 net. Randy really wanted to make the all time book and he just made it!

 

[bowhunterjae]

Great Story and a great Bull. Thank you sharing this journey.

 

[SloppyJ]

Congrats. Out of all of the negativity that overwhelms us, this is a shining light. What a great program and what a great friend to help punch that tag.

 

[Powdersug]

My good friend and my hunting mentor called me over a year ago and told me he had terminal liver cancer. My heart sunk in my chest. He said it could be managed with chemo but there was no way it was going to go away. I told him to contact Wdfw and ask them about the terminally ill tag program they have. He called down there and the guy told him he didn’t qualify because he wasn’t in hospice. My buddy who I will call r for the rest of this story. Called me and told me what the guy said. I said to call back down there because he obviously had no clue what he was talking about. He called back down there and talked to the lady that is in charge of the program. She says if you have less than 5 years to live and have your doctor sign off the paperwork you will receive a deer or elk tag of your choice. He received his permit and the planning started early for the hunt. The tag was pretty much from the end of September to the end of December with a two week break in the middle.we went on several trips on weekends. The first trip we found a solid bull but he just wasn’t fast enough to get a shot off before he disappeared in the brush. The next weekend we went back to look for the bull and got there a bit late. R said let’s try and go after him a bit and see if we could call him in. He made it up the hill a little ways and just couldn’t physically do it. We were pretty limited on what we could do. Weekend after weekend we went out with very few opportunity’s. Towards the end of October on one of the weekend hunts he passed on a good solid 350 type bull. The folllowing weekend we got right on 8 bulls. There was 1 shooter in the bunch but the bulls blew out and went over the ridge and no shot opportunity. Then we had the two week break. The snow came the elk moved down out of the mountains mostly on private ground. I was scrambling to find access. I was pretty stressed. We got some access. But the weather was terrible with heavy fog. I was pretty stressed disheartened and feeling the pressure of getting his tag filled with an bull that he would be really happy with! I said a prayer on Saturday night asking for clear skies and big bulls in an area we had permission to hunt. We get to the glassing spot and first thing we see a group bulls and at least 2 good solid shooters. The more we looked more bulls started popping up. Then we saw the bull that would do his tag justice. It took several hours, a few phone calls, setting everything up to make the 500 yard shot perfect for R. First shot was just over his back, second was in the neck and was not a good hit.the third shot hit him in the spine and dropped him. Long story short it took a couple more to put him down. We were able to get a sxs close. But not all the way to the bull. Lotta of pictures later we skinned caped and quarter the bull. Another friend was shuttling quarters with his 4 wheeler. We got out of there just before dark. I owe a huge thanks to a lot of people who were willing to help from contact info of landowners to offer help packing, locating bulls. A huge thanks to all the land owners who gave access. I can’t emphasize enough how grateful I am. I love you buddy! Congrats on a bull of a lifetime!

That’s is an amazing Bull congratulations