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08-19-2010, 11:36 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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My Alaska Bear Hunt - Photobook and Story
I put this photobook together for my grandparents and also my hunting partners (Keith/Dad, and Larry). They don't know about it and havent seen it yet, so hopefully they dont lurk here too often! It took quite some time to put this all together. It was also a bit hard to shrink down the pages to a web format that wasn't too wide/big for most monitors. The hunt took place in May of this year, and it was truly a hunt and trip of a lifetime. All pictures were taken by me unless noted otherwise. Hope you enjoy! I will post the story in groups, cause its 50 pages long in total. Stay tuned to this thread if you are interested!
Cover  Page 1  Page 2  Page 3  Page 4  Page 5  Page 6  Page 7  Page 8  If the pics are too big for most, I will post a bit smaller next round. |
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08-19-2010, 11:42 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Awesome!! I want to do the fall hunt...
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08-19-2010, 11:46 PM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Leander, TX
Hunt In: Groveton, TX / Cameron, TX
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Good read and great pictures. Congrats.
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08-20-2010, 12:13 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Waco or Wherever the camper is parked
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Congratulations...
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08-20-2010, 12:35 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Page 9
 Page 10  Page 11  That gets us to day 2! More to come! . |
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08-20-2010, 12:54 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Georgetown,Tx
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That is AWESOME!!!!!!!
They will love it. Bisch |
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08-20-2010, 01:04 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Colleyville, TX - Brown Co
Hunt In: Brown County, Africa, and expanding!
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Ok..............I'm jealous! Very awesome! Maybe, just maybe.........I can pull together my Africa hunt before it's 5 year anniversary!!
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08-20-2010, 11:06 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Thanks guys!
Chris, you went to Africa? Been so long I'd forgot  Day 3 Page 12  Page 13  Page 14  Page 15  Page 16  Page 17  More coming! |
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08-20-2010, 11:15 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Spring
Hunt In: Gillipsie County., Kansas & La.
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well played........very well played!!! Gotta love Aleyska!!! What camera took the pics??? where you able to keep it dry???
Last edited by Landrover; 08-20-2010 at 11:40 AM.. |
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08-20-2010, 11:16 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Big D
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impressive!
That's one of them lifetime achievement thingys! Nothing but net. |
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08-20-2010, 11:24 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Abilene, TX
Hunt In: Mismatched camo
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Wow! Is this an article from Grey's Sporting Journal or something? VERY nice!
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08-20-2010, 11:30 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller
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Just, AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!
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08-20-2010, 11:36 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Katy
Hunt In: Mason, Hempstead, Menard, Canada
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Congrats to all. Your write up and pictures are awesome! Can't wait to read the rest
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08-20-2010, 11:37 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ROWLETT
Hunt In: Coke Co.
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That was great,thank you!!
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08-20-2010, 11:48 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Andrews TEXAS
Hunt In: Lease-less
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Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-20-2010, 11:49 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Corinth
Hunt In: Tom Green Co.
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This rocks! Awesome way to remember and share a neat trip.
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08-20-2010, 12:18 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arlington, Texas
Hunt In: Mason Co. and Ellis Co.
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Ummmmmm..........WOW!!
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08-20-2010, 12:20 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Highlands Ranch CO, almost the BackCountry
Hunt In: San Saba, Tilden TX, Palestine tx, CO Public land
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that got to be one of the best Hunt Recaps I have seen yet, did any of you use your bow? what a great trip
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08-20-2010, 12:24 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Antonio
Hunt In: Edwards County
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this is an awesome recap!!
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08-20-2010, 12:51 PM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Baytown, Tx.
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WOW, just WOW!!!!
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08-20-2010, 01:10 PM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Midlothian, Tx
Hunt In: Ellis, Hill, NM, Co. Ky
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Awesome read! Beautiful country.
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08-20-2010, 01:24 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Thanks all. It ended up taking a lot more time than I expected to put all this together, so I am glad its appreciated.
Landrover, Camera was my Canon S90 point-n-shoot and my Canon 40D. When it was raining, I used the S90 a lot and was very pleased. If the rain let up, I busted out the 40D. By Alaska standards, we got lucky with the rain. tookeymonster, One of the guys on the trip used his recurve and he was the only person to not get a bear. He still had a great time. It can be done on this style of trip, but it won't be easy! Day 4 Page 18  Page 19  Page 20  Page 21  (note the skiff just off the shore) |
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08-20-2010, 01:32 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lakeside, TX
Hunt In: Fannin & Duval
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incredible, great work
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08-20-2010, 01:41 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Grandview Tx
Hunt In: Rockies, West Texas, Panhandle
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Wow love the photos!!!
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08-20-2010, 01:45 PM
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Associate Sponsor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kingwood, TX
Hunt In: Leon County
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Lovin' the format! Need more LDP's ! =)
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08-20-2010, 02:03 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lindale
Hunt In: Behind the house and public in Texas; Kansas Unit 5
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I hope to get up there one of these days if only just to take in the scenery and take pictures
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08-20-2010, 02:05 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bulverde
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Great jog, Kevin! Outstanding!
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08-20-2010, 03:00 PM
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Four Point
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Aledo, TX
Hunt In: Clay/Montague Co.
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Man that's awesome!!
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08-20-2010, 03:05 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Hunt In: SW of Dallas
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This is the coolest thing ever!!!!
I am guessing you do this for a living?!?!?!? |
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08-20-2010, 03:19 PM
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Associate Sponsor
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: SW Louisiana
Hunt In: public & pvt land
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speechless ..... awesome stuff brother
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08-20-2010, 04:10 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX
Hunt In: Anywhere I can!
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Beautiful pics!
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08-20-2010, 04:24 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Houston
Hunt In: Mainly Guide Now
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Fabulous picts....
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08-20-2010, 04:29 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Angelo, TX.
Hunt In: Guadalupe Mtns, Arkansas, Iraan , Twin Buttes, Laguna Atascosa
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Good lookin' pics. Musta been a great time.
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08-20-2010, 05:02 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Thanks again, heres a flood for the afternoon.
TexasCanesFan, I dont do this for a living, but I've always enjoyed it and do it when I can. I do product design/engineering/testing as a full time job. This is Day 5: Part 1 Page 22  Page 23  Page 24  Page 25  Page 26  Page 27  Page 28  Page 29  Page 30  Page 31  *** In the book, pages 30 and 31 are a pano shot, spanning two pages. To be continued... |
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08-20-2010, 08:29 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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I'll post up the rest over the weekend!
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08-20-2010, 09:14 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Absolutely outstanding stuff so far, bud!
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08-20-2010, 09:48 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Was Midland- Now Charlotte NC
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WOw
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08-20-2010, 11:44 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: White Oak
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Incredible pictures and an awesome adventure, Kevin! Congratulations on a trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
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08-20-2010, 11:53 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rowlett
Hunt In: Anywhere, wherever, everywhere
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Man, great work... I used to hunt with your dad and Larry on a day lease in Lampasses...two very dedicated hunters and they were a real boost in my hunting life. Great to see them on the screen.
JayB |
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08-20-2010, 11:54 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Let me state again now that you have most of them out how awesome those pictures are...
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08-22-2010, 03:21 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Thanks again everyone.
JayB, small world on the internet! They are some hunting fools and have been my hunting mentors also. I'll post up some old pics I have of the Lampasses place later in the week (I have to scan them!) Encinal, thanks again! I enjoyed your Africa hunt a lot also. Congrats on the Kudu and Leopard. Page 32  Page 33  *** They were about 250 yards or so away in this shot and the bear was over 500 yards. Its amazing how the depth can be lost at that range. Page 34  Page 35  Page 36  I'll post of the rest of the pics and story tomorrow! |
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08-22-2010, 03:37 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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BTW... I'll be bugging the guys in the JW Wildlife / Blind Turtle booth tomorrow at the TTHA show. Stop by and say hi if you are there.
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08-22-2010, 10:20 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Arlington
Hunt In: Knox County
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totally awesome, the pics where out of this world. Incredible memories right there!
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08-22-2010, 10:47 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rowlett
Hunt In: Anywhere, wherever, everywhere
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That is one happy Larry Davis!!!
You guys had great fun and the story was awesome! JayB |
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08-22-2010, 11:15 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Athens
Hunt In: All over
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Outstanding! I can tell you really put your heart and soul into your photobook.
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08-22-2010, 11:35 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lockhart
Hunt In: Everywhere I can
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Incredible!
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08-22-2010, 11:42 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Amarillo/Central Panhandle
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Wow that is awesome! Great pics and great story!
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08-22-2010, 04:26 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coppell, TX
Hunt In: Fannin, Dimmit, Zavala, Argentina, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan
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Page 37
 Page 38  Page 39  Page 40  Page 41  Page 42  Page 43  One last set of pictures in just a bit.... |
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08-22-2010, 04:32 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Jarrell
Hunt In: Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, etc.
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Just plain awesome!!!
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08-22-2010, 04:44 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Amarillo/Central Panhandle
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Incredible job Kevin!
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