Pretty Boy

[bingo]

I was fortunate enough to experience a hunt of a lifetime with my dad this season in the Book Cliffs Roadless area. My dad is 62 yrs old and he hiked and hunted like a 20 year old. I have been on some neat hunts over the years since I have been hunting on my own but still my best hunt memories are following behind my dad before I was old enough to hunt. I was living through him. I experienced that again this year and it was my honor to get to do it. We found this bull the day before the opener and named him "Pretty Boy" One, because he just had such a perfect set of antlers and two because he had such control of his herd of 15 cows and was staying clear of all the other bulls wanting to "pick a fight." We found him again opening day in the afternoon across the canyon and had tons of time to set up and my dad made a perfect 660 yard high shoulder shot with his 300RUM Sendero set up for long range. (Thanks HunterTurbo!!)We shot from the top of the ridge you see in the background.
We were outfitted by Double C Outfitters and I cant say enough about the Crumps and their operation and the top notch quality guys they are. For example, there is something about eating the best ever dutch oven Beef Brisket around the campfire after a long day of hunting while listening to bulls bugle from camp that is awfully tough to beat.
I also have a fall spot and stalk bear tag that I havent filled yet so if any of you have been in the Roadless recently and know where a bear is hanging out, please let me know. I am going to make at least one more trip back in to try to tag out on a bear. Best of luck to each of you this hunting season.

 

[eldorado]

Congrats on your father's beautiful bull. Great father-son pic.

Eldorado

 

[bingo]

Here is a pic of Pretty Boy I took with my point and shoot through my optics the day before the opener.

 

[bingo]

Antlers being packed out on horseback...now that to me is a beautiful sight.

 

[ADDICT]

Great pics! Congrats!


"You skin grizz?"

 

[f8hasit]

Man that's nice!!

 

[bingo]

Thanks Dad for always taking me hunting and being my buddy. I love you.

 

[c3]

Sweet bull and story!!!

Congrats,
Pete

 

[SLIVER]

Once again, congrats to you and your father Ryan.

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[nfh]

congrads on a fine looking bull

 

[treedagain]

sweet bull and pics...

 

[kingfish]

Bingo, Great bull, great story and thanks for reminding how great it use to be to hunt with my father...Cherish these memories...Congrats.


Government doesn't fix anything and has spent trillions proving it!!!
Let's face it...After Monday and Tuesday, even the calender says WTF!

 

[Camper_A1]

That's a great bull and to be able to share your dad's hunt with him is priceless.

 

[YukonDall]

YOU BOYS DID GOOD.....THATS A DANDY HUNT & BULL........CONGRATS...............YD.

 

[muleybull]

Congratulations.

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[Elkhunter96]

Congrats, that is a great bull. I have been trying to get info on that unit and that is some great feedback. Thanks

 

[257Tony]

That may be the best overall looking Bull I've seen on here so far this year. Big time congrats to your Dad!!

 

[Silentstalker]

Nice job Ryan! That is exactly what hunting is all about! The smiles say it all! Hope you get your bear too! Great photo's too!

 

[Indian_Peaks_Sneek]

Awesome bull and great story! There's nothing like sharing something like that with your pops. That's what it's all about right there, great job guys.

 

[Zeke]

Absolutely perfect!

Zeke

 

[Gator]

Very nice Bull The area looks great too.


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[bonepicker]

Wow, when you say "pretty boy" you aren't kidding! That is a beautiful bull! He is symmetrical, long mains, great color, awesome swords, polished tips, that's a great bull. Thanks for posting!

 

[notags2]

That is an awesome bull !!!!! congrats !!!!!!

 

[208JBB]

very awesome. Go back to the kill. Should be a bear there now.

 

[slickrock]

Good as it gets. That really is a pretty bull. Memories with your dad will last forever. Congrats

Slick

"The Road goes on forever & the Party never Ends"

 

[why]

did you get this bull in center little creek thought seen him.

 

[redelkarcher]

Congrats to you and your old man Ryan.... That is a beautiful bull!!!!! Glad ya'll got it done out there.
redelkarcher>>>--------------->

 

[hunt4130]

awesome memories and a great bull! congrats!

 

[TB23]

My grandpa shot a 364 in. 5 pt. at 850 yds. On wasatch this year

 

[LoveBigRacks]

Awesome, awesome bull! Great job guys, truly a perfect "Pretty Boy" bull and fitting name. Great to hear you're still able to hunt with your father and the memories you've had. Great job and thanks for posting.

LBR

 

[jhikehunt]

Awesome elk, great story, and pictures!!! I am excited and grateful to do your elk mount for you!

-Josh

www.deercreekwildlife.blogspot.com

 

[bingo]

Josh,
After seeing your work, I wouldnt want anyone else to do this mount.
I cant wait to watch you bring it back to life for us!
I will have to post pics of the mount once its done.

 

[TheKnack]

Congrats to both of you.
Memories to last a lifetime for sure.
Best,
Jerry

 

[why]

congrats & your welcome glad your dads good shot your welcome not crying over spilled milk . but called thi bull for 45 min. for my70 year uncle to shoot at 324 yrds he shoots .FIRST shoots over bull. racs another on in to shoot agin and to are suprise ,some else shoots over are head .hits the bull in the ribs.1st shot we cant belive it some else shooting at same bull we are,second shot hihg back down he goes.IN SCOPES WE CANT BELIVE THIS MY 16 OLD SON ASK WHY SOMONE WOULD DO THIS I TOLD HIM DONT KNOW BUT LETS GET THE HELL OUT HERE BEFOER THEY SHOOT AT US ME MY UNCLEAND BOY GOT ON HORSES LEFT.SCARED.AND IN DIS BELIVE. GLAD YOU GOT YOUR BULL YOUR WELCOME.AGIN PS THE BEAR WASON YOUR GUT PLIE 2 DAYS LATER. NOT CRYING JUST THE FACTS WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.SORRY IF DONT BELIVE BUT I WAS THERE PS MY OLD UNCLE GOT HIS BULL FINALLY WIYH NO ONE ELSE SHOOTING .WHAT WOULD YOU DONE IF HIT THAT BULL ON LOCATING,SHOT WILL NOT CMENT ON THIS SUBJECT FUTHER.

 

[SLIVER]

LAST EDITED ON Oct-01-11 AT 09:48PM (MST)[p]Why.......Proof read man, proof read.

That was painful.

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[bingo]

why, I just read your post and I really dont even know what to say to that. I have never met you nor you me but I think if you did know me and my dad you would not have made those comments or those implications. We respect the mountain and everyone else on it. I dont appreciate the picture you are painting. It is not at all accurate. I truly hope your hunt was as fun and rewarding for you guys as it was for us. I love everything about hunting and most all the people I come across out in the field are great people too. Hunters need to stick together and if you feel you were wronged in any way by us, feel free to send me a pm and we can discuss.
I would like to still get a bear and just so you know, I had a trail cam on the carcass for 3 days after the kill and when I pulled it, there were only pics of ravens and no sign of any bear tracks or other bear sign anywhere around the carcass.

 

[308BLR]

Great bull and story. Anybody that knows Bingo knows that him and his father are straight up honest guys. Congrats on a hunt of a lifetime and I know Josh with Deer Creek Wildlife will do the best job of anybody in the taxidermy business.

 

[BuglingBull]

AWESOME Thread! I've read a TON of threads on this site and this is by far the most impressive! Sure, I enjoy hearing the stories of the pursuit and kill, but It's great to hear a story about the ONE, who is most of our lives, introduce and taught us the respect and love for the outdoors. I'm sure it's because I miss my Dad (Lost him in ?96 to cancer) and can appreciate your story for your love and respect for your Dad.

Great Bull!

-Mike

 

[idahonative]

Bingo, you have a private message.

 

[REDDOG]

My god WHY..For your sake I hope English is a 3rd language.