I don't know if they/he really paid 80k, I seriously doubt 80k though, more than likley not. I do know that it was killed in a pen, in Collbran though!~ I also know that is the same bull in the mass and trash post in the Bucks and Bulls contest. I really don't understand why they would put, or why we would allow a "fenced" hunt bull in a big bucks and bulls contest. If this guy has 80k for a hunt would'nt ya think he could let some poor folks win the prizes? Interesting that they would conceal the palmation of one side of the antler on one post then conseal the drop tine in the other?
Side note though, it is quite a achievement to grow a 500+ bull even on a ranch, with that being said, there aint too many bulls that ever reach that mark!. I know steroids and such "help" but is still tough to grow them that big, and keep them healthy and alive for the a "hunt" and I use that tearm loosly! That bull is 10+ years old, and loved the grain bucket!~ I'll leave things at that!
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