Shot this bull on September 8th in northeast Oregon. I was in a treestand over a wallow when he came in at 5pm...the shot was 8-9 yards and he went 30 yards, stopped, and fell over. Second bull in 3 years at this wallow.
We found this California Bighorn during a sheep hunt on the John Day River a few weeks ago. Not allowed to keep them in Oregon, so had to drop it off at ODFW.
Thanks for the comments folks....appreciate ALL of them!
Shay...I grew up hunting north of the valley, love that country. Ironically, all the bears were up on top, so we didn't drop into any canyons.
The highlight of the trip wasn't killing my bear, even though it was cool....but actually...
My son Luke and brother Roger at camp...
Luke digging wild onions to go with fired taters and elk steak...
Luke sizing up Joseph Creek Canyon...
Hoary Balsamroot...
Northeast Oregon Shiras Moose...
Luke and I with my big boar...
Meat hooks...