The Memory Buck... Buck Down!

Clyde Hollinger · Nov 10, 2011

This year seemed to be more about memories than hunting for a monster for myself. After my buddy's daughter killed her first buck openind day, (a sweet 26" 4x5), we continued to hunt hard. On the 6th day this buck was located and I was able to put him down. He's only 25" wide and not the greatest frame. But, both my boys, my Dad, and brother were all there. That's the first time we've all been to together when one of us has harvested a buck. The decision was simple wether or not to take the buck. So, it's not always the size of the buck that matters. Memories were made that day that will last forever! My boys hiked their butts off to get in on this buck. We boned him out and threw him in the packs for the long hike out. I'm sure that hike is something they won't soon forget either!! lol..

Darktimber · Nov 10, 2011

Congrats on a good buck and great times with your family. Nice!!

eldorado · Nov 10, 2011

Agreed. Hunting is not only the taking of an animal but also the memories of the experience
shared with family and friends.

Congrats on a beautiful buck and memorable hunt.

Eldorado

stanley · Nov 10, 2011

Awesome! That last picture is the BEST! ;-)

S.

gb22 · Nov 10, 2011

Yep. I agree. Think those (as a group) should win the photo contest. WELL DONE!

Within the shadows, go quietly.

ForkWest · Nov 10, 2011

Very cool. I'm with ya 100%, so he's short a few inches, who cares! I'd take that buck and hunt any day over the alternatives. Nice pics too by the way, great memories.

nfh · Nov 10, 2011

well done and ncie buck

Clyde Hollinger · Nov 10, 2011

Thanks guys.... It was definately a fun hunt!

BowHuntr · Nov 10, 2011

Congrats on your memorable hunt Jeff! Looks like you guys had a blast. Nice buck too!

Clyde Hollinger · Nov 10, 2011

Thanks Justin!

muleybeast · Nov 11, 2011

Great post, lookd like you got a couple of new hunters hooked. Great looking kids, those are cherished photos you'll always enjoy...

LoveBigRacks · Nov 11, 2011

That's what it's all about right there, great post and even greater pictures! I love seeing the youngsters out there...they are the next generation of sportsman and there's nothing more satisfying to a Dad than getting his kids in the field and watching their success.

Top notch post Elkster, thanks for sharing.

LBR

O_S_O_K · Nov 15, 2011

Awesome buck Elkster! Nice job. Love to see the kids involved

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