Solo hunt in the Ruby Mountains

• Aug 26, 2014

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Baerman

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Great play by play! Congrats on your trophy!

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Great story.

From the description, the rock was probably mica. https://www.google.com/search?q=mic...jEigLC8YDwAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1252&bih=981

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Congrats on a great hunt!

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Good story. Felt like I was right there!
And +1 one on the rock being mica.

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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congrats on a great hunt ! The events described in the story made me feel like I was right there. Thanks for sharing!

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Great write up, looks like a heck of an adventure.

I run in to that same Mica in the breaks. It's an interesting rock for sure.

 

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• Aug 26, 2014

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Wow man that was riveting. I felt like I was right there with you!

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Thanks guys. The concurring opinion is that the rock was Mica.

Duck-Slayer, I may have to do this trip again in the future. I'll certainly keep you in mind.

It certainly was an incredible trip to kick off the season. Henry is thinking I should hang up the bow and dust off the shotgun already.

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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Very good read, congrats on an amazing hunt! Did the velvet hold up for the long pack out and ride home?

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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fishing4sanity said:

Very good read, congrats on an amazing hunt! Did the velvet hold up for the long pack out and ride home?

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The velvet got really dinged up on one side when the buck finally fell and rolled down the hill. I treated it the first night with 4 in 1 Liqua-Mount preservative, and then treated it again the next day at the trailhead. It held up pretty well, there was a little rubbing from the daypack lid but I think it's going to make a pretty nice European mount.

 

• Aug 26, 2014

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What a great hunting adventure story, especially as it's set in such dramatic country. Congrats on the fine buck and successful hunt.

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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I really enjoyed the good read/pics. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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Great read JLS. Read it over on Bowsite last night and fantastic story telling and photography. Great archery buck as well!

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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THAT. WAS. AWESOME! Very nicely done on all accounts!

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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Awesome write up!
Great story and pics. Super buck.
Thanks for taking us along...

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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brilliant writeup and great pics

 

• Aug 27, 2014

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Great write up, story and pics!!1 Congrats on a great hunt