Well, after having to postpone my antelpe hunting in Wyoming the last two years, I was finally able to make it out this year. I took my 7 year-old son with me, as well as a couple coworkers. We all had 2 doe tags, so we were expecting a fun-filled, casual hunting experience.
We arrived at our unit early Friday afternoon (unit 91, just north of Farson), with plenty of time to set up camp. We camped right next to Big Sandy Reservior. Unfortunately, the wind was blowing pretty well, and our poor tent was struggling to stay up. So, thanks to the low level of the lake, we were able to use the bank of the river to block out the wind.
My son love camping next to the lake, and quickly did what kids do - ejoy a few moments of play. Here's my little buddy
Here are my coworkers just after camp was set up
As dust fell, we saw quite a number of small antelope herds making their way down to the lake for an evening drink. It certainly got us excited for what the following day would have in store. As the sun went down, the wind settled, and we were treated to some of the beauty of God's creation
Opening morning found us leaving camp just after sun up. About 10 minutes into our drive, we spotted a couple dows and a fawn standing about 100 yards from the road. I quickly exited the truck. Startled, they took off running. However, the lead doe stopped about 150 yards away. My 6x47 barked out a 105 Berger VLD. The doe flinched, took a couple steps, and sat down, dead. Here I am with my helper, as well as a shot of the damage the berger did.
We arrived at our unit early Friday afternoon (unit 91, just north of Farson), with plenty of time to set up camp. We camped right next to Big Sandy Reservior. Unfortunately, the wind was blowing pretty well, and our poor tent was struggling to stay up. So, thanks to the low level of the lake, we were able to use the bank of the river to block out the wind.
My son love camping next to the lake, and quickly did what kids do - ejoy a few moments of play. Here's my little buddy
Here are my coworkers just after camp was set up
As dust fell, we saw quite a number of small antelope herds making their way down to the lake for an evening drink. It certainly got us excited for what the following day would have in store. As the sun went down, the wind settled, and we were treated to some of the beauty of God's creation
Opening morning found us leaving camp just after sun up. About 10 minutes into our drive, we spotted a couple dows and a fawn standing about 100 yards from the road. I quickly exited the truck. Startled, they took off running. However, the lead doe stopped about 150 yards away. My 6x47 barked out a 105 Berger VLD. The doe flinched, took a couple steps, and sat down, dead. Here I am with my helper, as well as a shot of the damage the berger did.
