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Pat Lefemine

We found our big bull again and watched him as he tried his best to keep what was left of his herd of cows together.  Last night he had 30 cows, this morning he was down to less than a dozen.  By morning’s end he was down to 3 cows as satellite bulls would quietly sneak in and usher off another one of the bull’s harem.  It was amazing to watch from the opposite hillside and we could hear the anguish in his bugles as he became more and more frustrated with each loss.

Watch the Video of this scene as the bull walks in front of us at 12 yards (1.3 mb)

Frank and I figured that this big herd bull would want to return to this area to reclaim some of his lost cows so we hiked all the way to the top of the hill and set up an ambush.  The day was largely uneventful until a lone 5 pt. Bull slipped in without a sound, attracted by some bugles and cow calling we had done over an hour ago.  Unfortunately, since he came in so quiet neither of us was prepared and the bull simply walked by us at 12 yards.  When I tried to quietly reach for my bow, he ran off.  Although not a big bull, he was a shooter in my book.  We got some bulls to respond later in the day but nothing else came in to our setup.

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Teresa Foy

Another fun day in Wyoming.   Parker guided me today as we played with a tall, wide 4 x 5 bachelor mulie not  once but twice. We figured him to be about 4 years old.

The first time affirmed my faith in my camo as at about 60 yards a bird alerted the buck to my presence.  This bad boy came out of the draw to look for what was amiss but he could not see me  as I was doing my best to get small and tuck behind some wild flowers and brush. After a few minutes on the right side of the draw he went up to the left to see again what was wrong out there.  He kept me pinned down for about 30 minutes.  Finally the wind shifted, he winded me and he was out of there.   We were to meet up with him again later in the day and I was more successful getting up on him.  I was pleased with the stalk.  However I disappointedly shot over this boys back though as he was down hill and I misjudged by about 3 yards.  The day ended on a great note though as we saw this 6 x 6 elk at about 100 yards. 

I did not fill my mulie tag.  I really did not think that I would before coming.  I wanted to get the antelope most of all. I had a great time trying though and the guides definitely put me on to the mule bucks.  It was not because I did not have opportunity. We also saw this magnificent elk today which Parker got a picture of!

Spearhead is an awesome place.  Not included in the literature or website though are a few warnings that you should all know.  You should know ahead of time that you will gain weight.  Shirley’s food is awesome!  You also might want to give your cheeks and belly a workout before coming.  You are guaranteed to laugh all week long.  The last warning I would issue is that this has to be the most friendly hunting camp you have ever been to.  You might mistake this place for home, for you are treated like family.

Well, I am off to pack up and hit the hay.

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Brian Kean

I watched three different bucks chasing does this morning.  One of the bucks had two does with him.  Several times, the does would try to move towards the water, but the buck would herd them back.  They were just hanging out at about 200 yards.  Suddenly, I saw the buck get up and begin running across the field in front of me.  I looked to the right and saw eight to ten does trotting towards the water.  They had no buck with them.  I could hear the buck grunting as he got closer.  The buck circled my blind and then joined the does at the water.  My shot hit him right behind the shoulder.  He ran about 75 yards and collapsed.  I waited about 15 minutes and walked out to my buck.  Amazingly, he is the same buck that I missed yesterday.  (You can see where the arrow grazed him).  All those hours in a blind finally paid off and on the last day!  What a great way to end a hunt at a great place.

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Bill Gaunt

I was re-playing this week in my mind as the sun was rising while cruising with Leo in his Suburban.  We tried to stalk a small 3x with his partner, a spike, but it was not going to happen.

Then, Leo spots a lone buck atop a cliff above a creek we were spotting.  Leo states “We have a great set-up, are you ready?”  So, we were off to the other side of the cliff to get the buck.

The wind was howling as the cool night air was meeting the warm morning sunlight, since it was only 7:45am.  I waited and watched Leo do everything but the Irish Jig to get the buck to stand.  But, to no avail, I had to stretch out over the ledge to shoot my ‘First” arrow while he continued to lay out on the ledge.

He bolted off and we trailed him for a few hours before I could actually tag my first mule deer.  I can say with certainty that these guys are truly tough in all sense of word.  Our 4-hour trailing seemed to go by in minutes.

My guide and hunting partner Leo, not only taught a lot about hunting, but, gave me an experience I will never forget.  I can’t thank him enough.  All the folks at Spearhead have given me a wonderful memory that will truly last forever.  What a way to hunt!!

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