BIGOLMULEY
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LAST EDITED ON Oct-28-16 AT 05:43PM (MST)[p]So January 18th I got hit in the head by a 2" steel pipe while plowing snow. I hooked a rope swing with my tractor that was held away from the tree by the steel pole. That pole snapped and drove almost vertically into my skull. That sucked.
Anyway, some folks posted on here about my accident and so many of you replied with such kind words and prayers. Very grateful for this and other communities and for all the support. Many of you sent me things. I am so grateful. You know who you are, but I am sure you don't realize the impact you made on me. Thank you. Some folks get a little pissy on here. But we are a passionate group. But when it comes right down to it we are all pretty decent.
Now back to the story......
I spent 2 months in the hospital, the first 2 weeks not aware of much and can't remember anything. Family and Dr's said i should have died. But I didn't, so I started to live this new life I had been given.
They also said I should have the mental capacity of a 2 year old, but that did not happen. I have probably 98% of it all back. Another miracle.
But, I was and still am paralyzed. Right side of my body. Some has come back, quad is 100% rest of my leg, 5%. Arm, not so good. I kind of can move it, but it has no function.
I did not think I would ever hunt again. But a few of my friends, YELUM especially, let me see the light. I may never backpack solo into G again and pack my camp and a whole deer out. But I can hunt!
I started shooting my bow with a mouth tab. Hunted Idaho deer and elk. Saw and stalked a few (still hate sitting a blind) and blew them out. Just the same as before my accident!
I am going to Kansas in mid November to try to bowhunt those whitetails. Maybe this year if I can stay in the blind.
But I had the general rifle in Idaho. I shot my deer the 6th morning out. Had my kids a few days, but of course no one with me the day I shot.
With no right arm I had to learn to shoot left handed and left eye. Try teaching yourself that after 40 years of doing it with your right! Yea that sucked too. So without another arm to hold the rifle I had to have something to hold it. This is what I decided on:
I have a tough time finding stuff in the scope. Can't load worth a crap and throwing the bolt open and shut is dang near impossible. But can be done just takes forever. I have decided to try a left handed AR10 in 6.5 Creedmore. We will see how that goes.
So morning of day 6 I spot my buck at 1200 yards. Where I needed to get was 900 yards away. I hoped he would feed down into the draw and hang out long enough for me to get there. I used to be able to run marathons and compete in Ironman triathlons. Before this would take me 10 minutes. Now, almost an hour. I may or may not have fallen down a few times. When I got there I took my pack off (which is difficult to get on and off, I have to lay on my back) and set up my gun on the tripod. I scooted on my butt 20 yards off the edge glassing as I went. I then spotted him almost in the bottom of the draw, 274 yards away. I moved my gun into position and realized it was to short. After raising up the center post I was able to find the buck in the scope. 6.5x.284 is an awesome caliber, and hit him perfectly behind the shoulder.
When I saw him go down I nearly cried. (I may or may not have) I realize then I can still do difficult things. But not gut and pack one out! Haha! So I called my good friend (HEADBONES) for help. Great guy.
He ended up bigger than I thought. I had chances to kill smaller bucks, but I wanted to know I could still hold out and be patient. I can. I may not be able to do what I used to, but I can do a lot still.
If any of you have any advice on things that can help me in my hunting endeavors I surely would appreciate it. I need a better way to shoot. It works but cumbersome and not fast enough to get on the deer. Also thoughts on a shotgun.. Thinking a left handed semi, short barrel and maybe with a pistol grip?
Thanks and I know this is long (took forever to type with my left hand) but thanks for reading.
Jason "The Big Ol' Muley"
Anyway, some folks posted on here about my accident and so many of you replied with such kind words and prayers. Very grateful for this and other communities and for all the support. Many of you sent me things. I am so grateful. You know who you are, but I am sure you don't realize the impact you made on me. Thank you. Some folks get a little pissy on here. But we are a passionate group. But when it comes right down to it we are all pretty decent.
Now back to the story......
I spent 2 months in the hospital, the first 2 weeks not aware of much and can't remember anything. Family and Dr's said i should have died. But I didn't, so I started to live this new life I had been given.
They also said I should have the mental capacity of a 2 year old, but that did not happen. I have probably 98% of it all back. Another miracle.
But, I was and still am paralyzed. Right side of my body. Some has come back, quad is 100% rest of my leg, 5%. Arm, not so good. I kind of can move it, but it has no function.
I did not think I would ever hunt again. But a few of my friends, YELUM especially, let me see the light. I may never backpack solo into G again and pack my camp and a whole deer out. But I can hunt!
I started shooting my bow with a mouth tab. Hunted Idaho deer and elk. Saw and stalked a few (still hate sitting a blind) and blew them out. Just the same as before my accident!
I am going to Kansas in mid November to try to bowhunt those whitetails. Maybe this year if I can stay in the blind.
But I had the general rifle in Idaho. I shot my deer the 6th morning out. Had my kids a few days, but of course no one with me the day I shot.
With no right arm I had to learn to shoot left handed and left eye. Try teaching yourself that after 40 years of doing it with your right! Yea that sucked too. So without another arm to hold the rifle I had to have something to hold it. This is what I decided on:
I have a tough time finding stuff in the scope. Can't load worth a crap and throwing the bolt open and shut is dang near impossible. But can be done just takes forever. I have decided to try a left handed AR10 in 6.5 Creedmore. We will see how that goes.
So morning of day 6 I spot my buck at 1200 yards. Where I needed to get was 900 yards away. I hoped he would feed down into the draw and hang out long enough for me to get there. I used to be able to run marathons and compete in Ironman triathlons. Before this would take me 10 minutes. Now, almost an hour. I may or may not have fallen down a few times. When I got there I took my pack off (which is difficult to get on and off, I have to lay on my back) and set up my gun on the tripod. I scooted on my butt 20 yards off the edge glassing as I went. I then spotted him almost in the bottom of the draw, 274 yards away. I moved my gun into position and realized it was to short. After raising up the center post I was able to find the buck in the scope. 6.5x.284 is an awesome caliber, and hit him perfectly behind the shoulder.
When I saw him go down I nearly cried. (I may or may not have) I realize then I can still do difficult things. But not gut and pack one out! Haha! So I called my good friend (HEADBONES) for help. Great guy.
He ended up bigger than I thought. I had chances to kill smaller bucks, but I wanted to know I could still hold out and be patient. I can. I may not be able to do what I used to, but I can do a lot still.
If any of you have any advice on things that can help me in my hunting endeavors I surely would appreciate it. I need a better way to shoot. It works but cumbersome and not fast enough to get on the deer. Also thoughts on a shotgun.. Thinking a left handed semi, short barrel and maybe with a pistol grip?
Thanks and I know this is long (took forever to type with my left hand) but thanks for reading.
Jason "The Big Ol' Muley"
