Well I had help, onedry boot and horney man. Hornyman hunted 4 days with me. I spiked out 3 nights solo. On day 7 I found this bull. I had dropped into a canyon when I spotted him about a mile above me. I was beat up by this time and really wasn't think straight. I passed my 4 wheeler headed up the ridge so I dropped my day pack and headed up the ridge. First 3 shots I screwed up the range with my range finder.I continue and go to about 375 yards.My first shot behind the shoulder he dropped, so I started looking for my brass, I looked up and the bull is moving out. I hit him 2 more times. I the scramble I lost my ammo belt holder and my knife. I found my bull and had no knife.
I carry razor blades for caping,ended up getting one hind quarter off, and one shoulder, and took the backstraps.I placed the meat under a tree on a rock. I cut the head off. I got back to my 4 wheeler at 1 a.m. with the head. Coming off the mountain I saw hunters wiht flashlights coming up the ridge beside me. I got up in the morning and boned him out in two different packs and leep frogged them down the mountain. I did leave a note on my neighbors camp to let them know where I would be. Wildhorse guy showed up and carried a pack out for me. Tough hunt very rewarding. Not the biggest bull on the hill but I am very proud. JB