Fair Chase Hunting isn't so fair (for the hunter).

[wyohorn]

Jenbickel,
I use to live in Sheridan and did a ton of bowhunting on some alfa fields. Is that were u bowhunt or do u head for the big horns?

[jenbickel]

Really?! I kind of do both. My parents have a ranch outside of town that have a lot of deer and antelope.. I also go up to the Big Horns and look for mule deer sometimes..This year I have seen some really good mule deer up there so I may have to ditch my parents ranch.

[mattm]

Ok on Wed. morning I was able to get within 92 yards of the bull I've been chasing. Busted! This morning I was able get him into 72 yards. I used a cow call on him. Every thing was going really well until I looked over my shoulder and found that 3 spikes and a raggy 4pt were 35 yards from my backside. None of them could really figure out what was up, but none of them stuck around. Fun times!!!!!!!!!! Why is this called fair chase?

[jenbickel]

Lol Matt!! Maybe tomorrow you will get one to 52 yards and bust him!! Good Luck!!

[jay]

Matt, look at it this way, you could be behind a desk wishing you were chasing elk instead of being at work waiting for the end of september for your hunt to start...good luck man, i hope you are successful! When you finally get him on the ground this will all be worth it.

[Bitterroot Bulls]

Would it be as fun if it just worked perfectly on the first setup?

Who am I kidding, of course it would.

[jenbickel]

Would it be as fun if it just worked perfectly on the first setup?

Who am I kidding, of course it would.

lol yes it definitely would!!

[mattm]

I don't feel so bad. This is my first year bow hunting in 20 years. I have been getting into bulls every time I go out. I passed on a really small 5pt 3 days ago. Every time I go out I get more excited. I can't wait for them to start talking! Let the elk follies continue.

[mattm]

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1st archery kill. 1st big bull. Best damn Sept 5, 2011 I've every had!
All fair chase!!!!!

[mattm]

Took him at 42yards. By myself for the hunt. Had 4 of my great friends come out and help me bring him in. Couldn't have done it without my friends!!!!! Thanks guys!!!!