This Old Hunter Has Climbed His Last Mountain
Jan 31, 2023 11:02:38 #
It took me 25 years to finally draw a tag for a Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram. My hunt was in November 2022 and the Unit I drew had the California subspecies which is a smaller sized ram but, an easier tag to draw. Easier when you consider less than 50 tags are given each year to the thousand plus hunters applying in Utah. Most hunters putting in every year for this trophy will go to their grave not ever getting this coveted tag.
My son took a week off from work to help me spot and pack out as did a few good friends. Previous to this hunt, I had a right knee replaced and spent a lot of time in the gym preparing for this hunt. In the end, the rugged mountains and old lungs were grueling to hike for this 80 y/o boy with a dream. This adventure ended on the fourth morning with nice ram and has concluded my 65 years of pursuing wild game and climbing mountains. Now I enjoy all my hunting with cameras and don't miss an aching body!
My son took a week off from work to help me spot and pack out as did a few good friends. Previous to this hunt, I had a right knee replaced and spent a lot of time in the gym preparing for this hunt. In the end, the rugged mountains and old lungs were grueling to hike for this 80 y/o boy with a dream. This adventure ended on the fourth morning with nice ram and has concluded my 65 years of pursuing wild game and climbing mountains. Now I enjoy all my hunting with cameras and don't miss an aching body!
Jan 31, 2023 11:03:17 #
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Jan 31, 2023 11:10:22 #
Belated congratulations! I know how hard it is to get tags in the draw. It took me twelve years to get a tag for a limited Elk hunt in Arizona! And I know the Big Horn hunts are even more restricted. Nice Ram and nice photo!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:12:04 #
Jan 31, 2023 11:23:24 #
JimG1 wrote:
Congratulations! Nice to see a dream come true.
I'm not a hunter by any means, but that is a real beauty and a great ending to a long hunting adventure.
The best part of it is you're a few years older than me, and it's encouraging to see an old guy doing well.
Congrats, and nice pic BTW.
Jan 31, 2023 11:26:33 #
angler wrote:
Excellent shot Jederick.
Many thanks, Jim...always appreciate seeing you stopped by!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:27:21 #
JimG1 wrote:
Congratulations! Nice to see a dream come true.
Thank you, Jim...sure made my final efforts worthwhile!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:27:56 #
Jan 31, 2023 11:32:10 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Belated congratulations! I know how hard it is to get tags in the draw. It took me twelve years to get a tag for a limited Elk hunt in Arizona! And I know the Big Horn hunts are even more restricted. Nice Ram and nice photo!!
Thank you very much, Chief, appreciate your comments. I've been very fortunate as I have been able to successfully hunt Dall Rams in Alaska and Desert Rams here in Utah...life has been very good!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:34:09 #
Congratulations on a great shot, both with a firearm and photographically. That is a beautiful ram and one well worth your hard work.
Dennis
Dennis
Jan 31, 2023 11:35:03 #
BigDaddy wrote:
I'm not a hunter by any means, but that is a real beauty and a great ending to a long hunting adventure.
The best part of it is you're a few years older than me, and it's encouraging to see an old guy doing well.
Congrats, and nice pic BTW.
The best part of it is you're a few years older than me, and it's encouraging to see an old guy doing well.
Congrats, and nice pic BTW.
Many, many thanks BigDaddy...I appreciate you taking the time to respond and your warm comments. This adventure was one I never thought would be available to me, but, hope and will power came through!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:37:44 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Congratulations on a great shot, both with a firearm and photographically. That is a beautiful ram and one well worth your hard work.
Dennis
Dennis
Thank you very much, Dennis. Was hoping you would come by this post...which I almost didn't make. What an elation, and exhaustion, I experienced in these mountain to make this dream come true!!
Jan 31, 2023 11:41:43 #
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