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Offline gregg dudley

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #60 on: January 07, 2013, 07:18:00 PM »
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #61 on: January 07, 2013, 07:20:00 PM »
Damn Gregg, you is stylin !!!! Next your gonna make me even more jealous and roll into camp in an ASAT upholstered Lincoln Continental.
     Now kill me something already. Nathan and Woods both have that look like they were made to kill critters, scary.   :scared:

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #62 on: January 07, 2013, 07:22:00 PM »
This is the truck I'm getting in!  Guide, John Shepard, is a first rate guy and this was my second year hunting with him.  Also in my truck were Terry Green, Jeff Casey, Rob Distefano, and Conny Trahan

 

Here is Conny getting into his stand:

 
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #63 on: January 07, 2013, 07:24:00 PM »
Finally, I was able to settle into my first stand, an old friend, actually.  In fact, it was the same blind that I had killed the buck in my avatar from on last year's hunt.  Talk about anticipation....

 

I settled in to wait...

Somebody else's turn for a while.  The girls are getting home from dance soon.
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #64 on: January 07, 2013, 07:29:00 PM »
C'mon Gregg...
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #65 on: January 07, 2013, 07:30:00 PM »
First evening on stand, it was nice to be in the tree.

 
shoot straight shoot often

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #66 on: January 07, 2013, 07:37:00 PM »
Now we are getting warmed up   :bigsmyl:
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #67 on: January 07, 2013, 08:08:00 PM »
Keep it coming...please  :thumbsup:

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #68 on: January 07, 2013, 08:28:00 PM »
Downloading some photos now.
Jeff

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #69 on: January 07, 2013, 08:29:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Terry Green:
Wild week.....deer running the script...deer NOT running the script...and for some, deer running the script twice the speed and depth....

Talk to us Nathan!!!     :scared:      :scared:      :scared:  
Terry told us that the deer were fast.  He showed a video on the forum about the speed of these deer.  Everyone said SHOOT LOW!!  

Well, that is not really in my nature to shoot below the target that I wanted to hit.  I thought I  would be fine.  I have a 70# longbow and only 580-600gr arrows, for this trip.  It is a pretty quick setup.

The first time I seen one of these does...SHOOT LOW!! was the first thought that entered my mind.  Talk about a live wire!!  These critters were on FIRE!  Terry said he shoots about 3 inches low, well I thought I would do the same.  

The first doe I shot at...yes shot at, I aimed about 3 inches low and only shot 6-8 inches over her back.  I was only shooting about 18 yards.  It was incredible!!


 

These critters were all eyes and ears ALL the time.  It fascinated me.
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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #70 on: January 07, 2013, 08:37:00 PM »


Mexican Dinner from the other end of the table.
Jeff

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #71 on: January 07, 2013, 08:42:00 PM »
Gregg, Im glad to see you still doin the"Jack". A bit reserved but it will do.

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #72 on: January 07, 2013, 08:43:00 PM »
Gregg,  that hat is Dy-no-mite! Lol! This is what the trad-pimp is wearing for 2013! Can't wait for more stories!

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #73 on: January 07, 2013, 08:47:00 PM »

Robert and Bisch making a plan.

 
Woods getting sage advice from David
Jeff

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #74 on: January 07, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »
GOODSTUFF!

Lookin' forward to the blood trails....

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #75 on: January 07, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »

Gregg and Michael ready to go.

 
Woods tuning up.
Jeff

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #76 on: January 07, 2013, 08:54:00 PM »

Tom getting ready for first evening out.

 
My shooting hole on the first hunt.
Jeff

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #77 on: January 07, 2013, 08:56:00 PM »
Shot opportunities were common.  In fact, it was easy to get 2 or 3 shots a day from the stands I was on, if you wanted to.  I had deer all over me after the first day.  I was mainly trying to kill does and pigs, and as luck would have it, I was covered up with bucks.  I had about 19 bucks within 20 yards in the last few days. Most of the bucks I saw were 8 points and they averaged between 100" and 115".  There were a couple small 6 and 4 points that walked by me also.

I drew and let down on most all of them at one time or another.  Contrary to where I hunt, the does were wound tight, but the bucks seemed at ease.  I have most of the 8s within 10 yards and some even closer.  Very cool place to hunt.  I will be back next year, Lord willing.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalms 3:3

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #78 on: January 07, 2013, 08:59:00 PM »
Our guides name was Gary.  In his truck there was another Gary (Katman), Brian (BDann), Bisch (Bisch), and Me (Bornagainbowhunter).  These guys made up an incredible crew for me to be around for that all too short time.  

Just wait for Brian's post, he is going to have a swollen chest for a good while.  This man started out with a bang.

Every guy in the whole TG group seemed like men of quality.  After just a few short hours, it was like I had know them for years.  Being able to put a face with the name and posts was a huge part of the trip.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalms 3:3

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Re: OFFICIAL 2013 SOLANA RANCH HUNT THREAD
« Reply #79 on: January 07, 2013, 09:02:00 PM »
Everyone's got their hands in their pockets, what were the temps?
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