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Old July 2, 2012, 01:36 PM   #1
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Post your Mounts

Since deer season will be upon us before we know it. How about posting your trophies, they do not have to be just of deer.
The one of the left shot by my then 11yr old in 2008, this was his first hunt and first deer. 260lbs.(he is still grounded.) On the right my first Buck shot in 2006. I know there are far bigger deer, but being able to hunt with my family there just not any words. I know people say this all the time, but my wife is my best friend. We have been married for 27 years and to have someone to share the same interest as you is priceless. My son's, we also have a 26yr old lets just say....I don't deserve either one of them.

My Nephews first deer and hunt, 177lbs.

My wife's first Buck and hunting since she was a little girl 2010, then she shot this one last year. She's not allowed to hunt with us any more.

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Old July 2, 2012, 01:55 PM   #2
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2010 and 2011 mule deer, pronghorn and sheep
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Old July 2, 2012, 02:15 PM   #3
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Those are some very nice mounts, congrats to you and your wife and sons, I have yet to get a buck I deem worthy enough to get mounted but I am including a picture of my wifes first doe. A big pie-bald she took last year on opening day with her mossberg 500 20 gauge. The hide is currently out being professionally tanned and will find itself as a throw on the couch or hanging on the wall upon its return. I completely agree that it is wonderful when you find someone that shares your interest and I cant wait until I can also share with my boys, they are all less than six years old right now but believe me when I say I am counting the years. Great pics and look forward to seeing somemore!!
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Old July 2, 2012, 02:24 PM   #4
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Some really nice game and mounts on this thread.
Here's one of my Missouri Whitetail Bucks

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Old July 2, 2012, 02:25 PM   #5
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That is a huge doe, love the color pattern. Wyoredman..your not allowed to play anymore.LOL Wow. those are nice.
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Old July 2, 2012, 04:05 PM   #6
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Surjimmy, HAHA
Here are some pics of our 2011 New Zealand hunt for your thread!

Red Deer

Falo Deer

Chamois

BTW- I have never in my life had a chance at a white tail like those you have posted! It is on my bucket list!
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Old July 2, 2012, 04:08 PM   #7
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Old July 2, 2012, 06:12 PM   #8
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Too many to post them all, somewhere around 40 different species.....here's a few of the antelope.




A few whitetails.....





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Old July 3, 2012, 06:31 AM   #9
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Old July 4, 2012, 10:40 PM   #10
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I'm humbled by these pics...

Wyoredman, the New Zealand Red Stag is awesome! That's my dream hunt that will never happen. I'm SO jealous.
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Old July 4, 2012, 11:03 PM   #11
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Eastern Washington mule deer.

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Old July 5, 2012, 10:48 AM   #12
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Warbirdlover, We purchased the NZ hunt at our local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet (the beer helped us in the bidding!). The hunt was actually very affordable. I think almost anyone can do a hunt like that if they really want to. If you are interested in the specifics, PM me and I will give yout the costs and some contacts.

P.S. These whitetail mounts are awsome! I really need the chance at one of those nice bucks! I am in awe!
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Old July 6, 2012, 11:59 AM   #13
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Rembrandt - I am truly entertained by the deer with red eyes and tusks... What breed is that?

Awesome pics all around, and I hope to be able to add my own this deer season!
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Old July 6, 2012, 03:03 PM   #14
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Rembrandt - I am truly entertained by the deer with red eyes and tusks... What breed is that?
It's the very rare and dangerous sub species called ...."Werewolf Deer".....

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Old July 7, 2012, 07:17 AM   #15
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Some mounts in house....
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Old July 7, 2012, 07:25 AM   #16
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Old July 11, 2012, 04:19 PM   #18
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Lighting is awful along with the quality. Too lazy to go find the camera
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Old July 11, 2012, 04:34 PM   #20
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Youngshooter, I want a Hartebeest just like yours! That thing is super cool!
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Old July 11, 2012, 08:07 PM   #21
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YS...Yes like the african mounts....
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Old July 12, 2012, 09:35 AM   #22
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I love those, but an animal that I'm absolutely itching to get is a fox. I've gotten a couple coyotes, but I'm dying for a fox. The last time I saw one I was trying to figure out what was wrong with an airgun that belongs to my friend's dad, which wasn't shooting, when I saw a red fox come out of the corn about 75 yards away. Closest gun I could reach when I snuck back inside was a .22, said heck might as well, by the time I got back outside he was gone. The saying "you never see the same fox twice" seems to stick around to haunt me. One of my friend's uncles got the grand slam(3 is grand slam? Lol, fox, coyote, and mountain lion) of Texas predators in ONE DAY, and I totally envy it. I believe he actually had that picture published in some magazine. Anyways, that's my hunt right now! Thanks for the appreciation, get our there and get you some!
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Old July 13, 2012, 09:29 AM   #23
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......an animal that I'm absolutely itching to get is a fox. I've gotten a couple coyotes, but I'm dying for a fox.
Fox make some wonderful mounts, had this one done stalking a ringneck pheasant in snow. Make sure you get one with their pelts in prime condition and color.

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Old July 13, 2012, 03:06 PM   #24
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I like to look at mounts but is rather shoot does or spikes. They taste better and mounts are so expensive. I'd rather buy more reloading components. Y'all keep those mounts and I'll keep my freezer full.
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Old July 13, 2012, 04:04 PM   #25
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farmer..or U can have both....

Rembrandt...I like the antler tree....
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