An Even Two Dozen

[sheephunter]

Well, it was quite the year. Counting our trip to Africa, we managed to take 24 big game animals between us in 2009 (not counting my wolf), including 11 right here in Alberta. We are definitely blessed to have so much opportunity. Here's number 24, taken two nights ago....the smile says it all.

 

[Scott_N]

Nice one!

 

[HeadDamage]

24 big game animals... you must eat a lot of game.

 

[sheephunter]

24 big game animals... you must eat a lot of game.

Yes, we sure do.

 

[Silverado]

That's a good looking deer.

I agree that in Alberta we have an incredible amount of opportunity to fill a lot of tags if a hunter is so inclined.

 

[scruffee]

congrats on the deer!!!

 

[the spank]

Very nice. Congratulations to you both.

 

[Pudelpointer]

Nice one. Why aren't you counting your wolf?

 

[sheephunter]

Nice one. Why aren't you counting your wolf?

Not sure if it fits into the big game category or not. We've shot a number of jackals and coyotes too this year that we didn't include. No real reason, just not sure it's a big game animal...lol

 

[Silverado]

If you're going to have it mounted, sure count it. Like a bear.

If it's vermin like gophers and 'yotes, no points!

 

[sheephunter]

If you're going to have it mounted, sure count it. Like a bear.

If it's vermin like gophers and 'yotes, no points!

LOL...just having the hide tanned. Maybe 1/2 points

 

[Demonical]

What's the score on that deer? Good lucking buck and huntress...

 

[sheephunter]

What's the score on that deer? Good lucking buck and huntress...

Never put a tape on him. He's got one broken brow tine so likely not that impressive. He's a very old buck though.

 

[martinbns]

Well, it was quite the year. Counting our trip to Africa, we managed to take 24 big game animals between us in 2009 (not counting my wolf), including 11 right here in Alberta. We are definitely blessed to have so much opportunity. Here's number 24, taken two nights ago....the smile says it all.

I'm not sure which one I like better, that seriously rutted up buck or your great looking spouse.

Good on you guys.

Personally, I can't imagine eating that much protein in a year.

 

[sheephunter]

I'm not sure which one I like better, that seriously rutted up buck or your great looking spouse.

Good on you guys.

Personally, I can't imagine eating that much protein in a year.

LOL...we do share a fair bit with family and some older folks in a retirement community but we do like our protein. Lots of kinds of sausage and jerky this year. It definitely all goes to good use. We could have easily made use of several more deer. The African meat of course stayed in Africa. Damn, I wish we could have brought a few hundred pounds of zebra meat home! Well, and kudu too.

 

[sealhunter]

I'd eat that protein... (it's a hell of a lot cheaper than the whey I'm eating, and it's 10 times as fun to get!!)

Congrats on a great season to both of you!!

 

[jaydog]

So an even dozen each?? Thats dedication for sure. I'm curious at what made the list this year though? The plains animals from two continents should make an interesting combination!

 

[TheTooner]

... Here's number 24, taken two nights ago....the smile says it all.

Smile? He doesn't look at all happy to me.

 

[ontgunner]

Good hunting and awesome you are able to take advantage of these opportunities.

 

[rsp1761]

Great pic of... I assume your wife?? Outstanding buck!!!!