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Thanks for the comments. Sounds like most of you guys know of Paul and his reputation. It's pretty awesome how he brought this grizz back to life. Pretty cool how taxidermy can bring all of those memories flooding back.

>very cool...looks great....is your wife as >happy as you are?? > > > She's been surprisingly good about it considering the fact that it's taking the place of her kitchen table while I redo some flooring and I might have to get rid of some furniture to make room for him.

Had Paul Pennie do the taxidermy. So glad he decided to take on the work. The guy does an amazing job and I couldn't be happier with the finished product. To say that I'm pleased would be a major understatement.

Was down there two years ago for my wifes hunt and the deer were definitely on the move but they were scattered from the Arizona border all the way up to The Skutum road. Most everybody was hunting low. My observations were similar to what you've already heard; the later in the hunt, the further...

>You might just want to go >to the source on topo >maps....U.S.G.S. Most of the >topo maps are available to >just down load onto your >computer. Nice to take >a iPad and have them >all loaded in. > >BLM prints up Land Use maps >and a lot of them >have topo features. Very >handy. I...

>Rugged maps there water resistant and >are hunt unit specific Looked into these. Was really impressed. Definitely going to pick one up.

Thanks guys. I'll check into some of these. I believe Sportsman's Warehouse sells the Hunt Data maps. I've looked at them and like them other than the fact that their Paunsaugunt map is split in half. East on one side, West on the other. Wouldn't be so bad but most of the stuff I want to...

I've always used Mytopo.com. Are there any others out there with a better product.

...during the Utah draw and connected with a Paunsaugunt rifle tag. Plenty of water this spring and a 13 day season should make for a hell of a fun hunt. Hunted it two years ago with my wife and can't wait to get back down there and learn a little more about the unit. Think I'll concentrate a...

Got a better response to this thread than I expected. Thanks again for taking the time to check it out!

>I have a May 2019 interior >Bear in the works...Thanks for >your post. I'm jealous! What part of the state are you headed to?

Hey Scandalous, Just read your PM. I am indeed the one that you met in the airport on May 5th. Pleasant surprise hearing from you and glad to hear about your successful hunt. I'll have to get some info from you on the hunt you were on as I'd like to take my boys up and do something like that...

Thanks for the comments and taking the time to read about the hunt. Don't post often but thought this was worth sharing. Hope the story does the experience justice and was worth the read.

Finally made it back.....here we go. Woke up the next morning, had an excellent "backpackers special" breakfast (instant oatmeal and coffee), did a little glassing and then packed up camp and snowshoed about another mile and a half to a better vantage point and set up camp permanantely. Home...

With a little persuasion from a great guy from Big Lake AK. I finally talked myself into taking the plunge and heading North in pursuit of a lifelong dream. Flew into Anchorage on May 5th and the outfitter picked me up the next morning. Stopped at Cabela's for License, tag and a few supplies and...

Hunted it personally in 2013 and with my boy in 2014. Had no problem finding elk then but it doesn't take long with the current tag numbers to change things dramatically. I too am curious to see what this thread turns up.

Holy hell! Look at that front end. Congrats to you guys.

+1 for Binghams or try Champion Meats in Riverdale.

I think I'm jealous.

Congrats on a cool looking bull!

Congratulations! Great ending to a fun hunt. Had that tag in 2013 and hopefully will get to do it again someday.

Headed down in a few weeks for my wifes hunt and will be going down next weekend to see for ourselves but was wondering what everybody has been seeing so far. Kinda thought people would have been chiming in by now but things seem pretty quiet. Also, been looking unsuccsessfully for migration...

I wouldn't worry too much about the deer hunters. There are going to be a few around but if you're willing to hit it hard you can get away from them easy enough. We've been up there the last two years on the muzzy elk hunt and had no problem finding our own piece of real estate. You're in for a...

Congrats on a great bear. Those full height pics of the tree are awesome.

That's a bit ironic...isn't it.

You're in for a good time. I drew the muzzy tag in 2013 and killed a real good 6x6 that went mid 340's. My boy got lucky and drew the early rifle tag last year and we killed him an awesome 13 year old 5x6 that went mid 340's as well. Plenty of elk and plenty of rut action. We spent quite a bit...

Just checked my boys Harvest Survey page. His Wasatch bull from last year ended up being 13 years old. I knew he was old from the worn out ivories but holy hell!

Thanks for the responses guys. It makes the boys feel good knowing that they put the steaks on the dinner plate. Mntman...Those bases on that buck did flare a lot but judging by his teeth, he still had quite a few years left in him. Definitely not past his prime.

After drawing the Wasatch muzzy tag last year I thought we were done with good elk tags for a few years but my oldest boy got lucky and drew the Wasatch early rifle this year with 5 points. We found a great 343 class 5x6 for him and he sealed the deal with a single 436 yard shot. Pretty cool...

The vast majority, if not all of the Hardscrabble unit was recently purchased by two different people and from what I've heard they are going to close it down to the public for a few years and keep it in the family. Sounds like they are trying to give the place a chance to recover from all the...

Might have been better off stayin' on the home turf where you know the country a little better. I personally think the Wasatch is still a pretty good hunt. I drew the muzzy tag last year and had a blast. My boy drew the early rifle tag this year and I can't wait for September to get here. Good...

Don't give up yet. I got two $40.00 hits on Thursday for general deer and have continued to watch balances regularly. Just checked the Cabelas card a few minutes ago and it's $285.00 short of where it was this morning. Looks like one of my boys got lucky.

I was watching a group of bucks the first part of last February. Two of the bigger bucks ( one had already shed ) were chasing this doe all over the place. Never did see them mount up but they had the lip curl going on, they were bird dogging her like crazy and about ran the poor girl to death...

My bull from the Wasatch muzzy hunt ended up being 8 1/2. I was guessing 7 1/2 so wasn't too far off.

Just checked my "Harvest survey" page tonight and they had posted the tooth data results. Hopefully everybody else has been updated too.

Just got the results back from the DNR regarding the tooth data from my bull. Turns out he's 8 1/2 yrs.old. That's a little better than the 6 1/2 yr. objective. Kinda cool info to have.

Yes, both the bull and the juniper come off the pedestal. With it breaking down like that, he fits through a three foot door.

"Looks like it just fits in your house." is about right. Might have to throw the couch out to make some room. Gotta have priorities....Right?

LAST EDITED ON Feb-20-14 AT 09:19PM (MST)[p]Just got my bull back on Sunday after he spent the weekend at the expo. Josh Hunt at Deer Creek taxidermy does incredible work and I couldn't be happier.

A mixture of 130 volume peroxide (35% peroxide) and magnesium carbonate works pretty good. As stated above, it will burn, so be careful.