Texas Hunt - Phase 2 - Quick Summary

 I will blog in more detail when time permits.  In order to get the news out, here's a real quick summary:

1.) All 3 hunters in our group took an aoudad. So did the fourth hunter in camp.

2.) My nephew Dave took a monster.

3.) My shooting was atrocious but I got it done on fourth try.

4.) These animals live in really tough country and are incredibly tough to kill.

5.) Great job by outfitter Hidden Creek Texas Aoudad and by our guides River and Brett.  Their Facebook page has some photos.  Hidden Creek FB

6.) As usual, there was a lot of adversity, twists and turns.

7.) It is physically challenging - and terrifying for anyone not completely comfortable with heights (me).

8.) Everything in this country has a pricker, needle or spine that will stab you and tear you up.

9.) Camp is functional but not luxurious. Great Wi-Fi though.

10.) Food was tremendous - Charles was the cook.

In order taken - Dave on evening of arrival.

Me on morning of the last day (after missing three times on day one).

Eric on afternoon of the last day.

A little perspective on how big Dave's was.

The three of us.

My shot was from top of the rim rock (marked "X").  The arrow shows route we took for recovery - across top of rimrock to find a chute, down below rimrock, sidehill to downed animal at "O".

Descending the chute.

Some typical shots of the topography on this 75,000 acre ranch.  Here's the actual location Coal Mine Ranch Location

We could see Mexico from the hunting grounds and there was evidence of illegal immigration thru the area.

Lots more to describe but it will take me some time to compose after I catch up on other priorities.  Stay tuned to this channel.