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went to montana on the weekend

#1 Post by clinton miller » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:02 pm

my wife and i went to montana on the weekend to meet some people who like me, frequent the tradgang site. jeff owns a small property up near lake koocanusa. he has his own little hunting practise course. it was great to meet some like minded people. we had a great time shooting. thanks jeff, for loaning me your longbow, since i'm without my recurve while it's getting fixed.

we saw some whitetail and mule deer on the drive to montana. they are to canada/USA what roos are to australia. they are everywhere. at least now, they're in their winter range.

muley. photo taken out of the car window.
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you wouldn't believe it but we came across a bighorn ram. after hurried stalk i managed to make a kill shot. a true trophy of a lifetime. if you look close you'll see my arrow in the spot. i couldn't believe my luck! :D
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here's his horns. he was huge!!!

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only joking! ha ha :lol: this was some bighorn horns that were at a taxidermist i visited. gotcha. if i'd have shot a ram i'd be in jail now. :oops:

more photos coming
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#2 Post by clinton miller » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:16 pm

my wife roxy has just taken up shooting. i got a bow as a 'pass around' off tradgang. when we get some money together i'll buy her her own bow. till then we have this bow to use. when we're finished with it i'll send it to the next person who needs a kickstart. great idea.
anyway this was her 1st chance to have a shot. she did really well and had a blast.

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this was our best target. all three of us made a kill shot. roxy was under pressure. she had to make the last shot. good to see it go in there
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#3 Post by Benny Nganabbarru » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:56 pm

Your photos are always worth looking at, Clint. Thanks for showing them.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#4 Post by clinton miller » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:57 pm

always a pleasure :D
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#5 Post by otis.drum » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:36 pm

i love the look of that longbow clint. it looks short too. what is it.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#6 Post by Gringa Bows » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:14 pm

Clint i did'nt realise those rams horns got so big :shock: Rod
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#7 Post by clinton miller » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:26 am

the bow is a thunderhorn coup stick 60" 54#@28" think that's short? check out a 54" shrew. that's compact.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#8 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:19 am

It must be wonderful living over there for a bit Clint and getting to see some beautiful country and animals.

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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#9 Post by otis.drum » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:46 pm

yeah i've had a look at the shews. its beautiful too. 1 yr waiting list on that one though.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#10 Post by Sparra » Sun May 10, 2009 5:11 pm

G'day Clint...I just found this thread and they are great pic's...Canada is a place I have always wanted to visit and it's on my list of things to do(one of many)...What is it that you do over there???

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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#11 Post by clinton miller » Mon May 11, 2009 12:03 pm

bear hunts start in a couple of weeks. i'm working for a guide, so i'll be busy skinning bears and camp chores.
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#12 Post by gundy » Mon May 11, 2009 12:32 pm

Living a dream Clint, amazing place and photos....!!! 8)
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Re: went to montana on the weekend

#13 Post by clinton miller » Mon May 11, 2009 12:38 pm

i'll keep you all posted with the bear season. pics and stories. practising hard for my bear hunt.
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