Florida Mountains Ibex Hunt Conclusion Video

ADDICT · Jan 19, 2013

https://vimeo.com/57729914

"You skin grizz?"

carterj16 · Jan 19, 2013

been looking forward to the results for a while, 1st thing on monster muleys in a while that I have looked forward to seeing, good 2nd video and wish you could have found the 1st one you hit.
I'm sure there will be some on here who say why are you shooting at a 2nd ibex you already hit one. Just keep your mouths shut

EVILNR · Jan 19, 2013

Thats the way, get back on that horse and ride!!!
Great Video. Awesome hunt.

nfh · Jan 19, 2013

when I seen the video was 16 min I was like great this will take some time. but the video kept me in the edge of my seat. well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! when that ibex jumped the string he out ran that arrow, wow they are quick. thanks for sharing

Feleno · Jan 19, 2013

Been to the Florida's a number of times to watch the ibex, its an incredibly tough place. Crumbly, sharp rocks and every kind of vegetation sticks and pokes you. Oh yeah, it's steep to!! You did well and had a hunt of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.

7thgenmt · Jan 19, 2013

If he can live with himself going after a 2nd animal after you know you have a dead one laying somewhere more power to him.Video was great,music,not so much.

shphtr59 · Jan 19, 2013

Addict, GREAT video. Sorry about the outcome, but classy statement at the end!!Been to the floridas multiple times, going back for muzzy hunt, finally drew a tag!! if you would, would like to talk to you a bit, send me a PM if you would. Thanks,

grizzly · Jan 19, 2013

Beautiful video.

You're hardcore as hell. Glad you had fun. A hunt of a lifetime.

ElkSniper · Jan 19, 2013

Very cool videos. Sorry about the lost Ibex. You gave it one heck of an effort I would say.

Are you filming with a GO PRO camera on your chest?

ADDICT · Jan 19, 2013

I use the head gear for the GoPro.

"You skin grizz?"

ElkSniper · Jan 20, 2013

Cool Thanks.

This year I want to go after some muleys with the bow and want to film using the GoPro.

Cutbow · Jan 20, 2013

Great footage....a buddy of mine just got back from the same hunt. Definitely going to have to do it someday...

JFWRC · Jan 20, 2013

The hunt footage is awesome. Great talent is needed to edit like you do. Besides the GoPro, what was the other camera used for the footage?

crazeymaez · Jan 21, 2013

Awesome video.After glassing these animals for some time.I came to the conclusion.. There is nothing that they can't climb on that mountain.Amazing animals

BIGJOHNT · Jan 21, 2013

Your a crazy animal Zac ! Thanks for taking us along !

earthman · Jan 21, 2013

Great footage! Fun to watch and makes me realize there is a reason i pass on putting in for that tag!

It's all part of the experience Clarke!!!

littlebighorn · Jan 21, 2013

Obvious tough hunt, and great video. Thanks

ADDICT · Jan 21, 2013

JFWRC--

I use a Canon Rebel T3i Most of the long video is thru a Vortex Razor HD spotter and DSLR adapter

"You skin grizz?"

Jeffpg · Jan 21, 2013

Great stuff, Zac.

I hope to draw this one day... hopefully before I get to old to do it!

Thanks for sharing.
Jeff

jarheadhunter · Jan 22, 2013

Wow what a great hunt. I thank you for sharing it with us. The best 2 videos I have seen in awhile.

ADDICT · Jan 22, 2013

Thanks you guys. I put everything I had into that hunt and video.

I will never forget losing such a magnificent animal. In a weird way I think I appreciate them and the experience more having lost him. Almost a reverence for them and that mountain.

I really feel if he died someone will find him in the next month or two.

"You skin grizz?"

trannyman · Jan 22, 2013

Zac, wow that was awsome video, thanks for sharing. Call me when you get back in town, we will go hike, K.W.

ADDICT · Jan 23, 2013

Amazing news! I was able to get in contact with the guide who saw "Kong" the day I lost him. He's been guiding and wasn't aware that I was on this quest.

Let me start by saying he's not only an selfless, giving person but he shares the same level of passion that I do for these ibex. We spoke for several hours and realized that we were looking for "Kong" in the wrong drainage. He was a half-mile south of where I searched for 6 days.

The guide not only feels that "Kong" is still in the chutes he last saw him in but has offered to go up there with me and try to close the book on this amazing billy!

I contacted NMGFD this morning and am in the process of acquiring a possession permit and other documentation to make it completely legal if we are able to locate him!

I will be back the first weekend in Feb. Temps have been climbing out there and chances are very good birds will have found him by then!

"You skin grizz?"

Cheater · Jan 25, 2013

Very cool, keep us posted.

jarheadhunter · Jan 28, 2013

So I saw you got your permit to go recover Kong. Did you find him?

Dr_Hunter · Jan 28, 2013

That is great news Zac! Keep us posted. I hope you find him.

I don't think there is any other quality
so essential to success of any kind as the
quality of perseverance. It overcomes
almost everything, even nature.
-John D. Rockefeller

sticksender · Jan 28, 2013

Outstanding video and a fantastic hunt. That has to be one of the best home-made documentaries I've ever seen. And how awesome that there's not a single word of dialogue in it. You ramped up the degree of difficulty on your hunt immensely by choosing to document it in video. And I thought those were some nice picks on your music score too. Thanks so much for taking the time to create these threads, and for all the work that went into the video.

ADDICT · Jan 28, 2013

Thanks for the kind words! The video is a nightmare but so worth it!

I am heading back on Feb 8 to look for Kong. I will have 5 days so it is on!

"You skin grizz?"

scree · Jan 29, 2013

Sure hope you find him. Great video! Thanks for putting that together

crazeymaez · Jan 29, 2013

Muzzy hunt starts on the 9th.Probably not a good time to go searching canyons.Know guys that have put in for that muzzy tag for 20 years and still havent drawn.