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10-27-2022, 11:42 PM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Edmond, Ok
Hunt In: Arcadia, OK
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My Dad, with Stage4 Cancer, Gets his first Elk
Between my brother, dad and I, we have been trying to get an elk over the last few years. My brother got one on our first trip to Colorado. I got one last year. For my dad, he has had a couple close calls and a lot of "didn't see any" hunts for elk.
This May he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal cancer that had spread to Liver and lymph nodes. There is no cure for Esophageal cancer, it can get put into remission. As a family we have rallied around him, and came up with the slogan "Be Brave, Have Fun". He has had a great attitude through it all. Definitely time to ramp up the efforts on getting him an elk. We made a trip to the Leoncita, North of Alpine, in August, and the weather put the odds against us again. Looking to our planned Colorado trip next month, we are concerned about his strength to put forth much effort at all to get the job done. So, my brother stepped up again and found a place to the West of Lawton, OK and on the west boundary of the refuge there. It is private owned, hi-fenced, with new owners that have an excellent vision for their property. We got down there yesterday afternoon, and as one big time hunter has said, "A good hunt doesn't have to be a long hunt." My Dad got his first elk!!!! An awesome, huge 9x8. We didn't score it yet, but has to be well over 350". We were and are still so excited for him. I remember going hunting with my dad when I was 5 years old. He started my love for the outdoors and fanned those flames as I grew up. I'm so grateful to him for instilling so much into me in all areas of my life. From my walk with the Lord, to work ethic, character, etc. and obviously for taking me hunting and fishing. Please pray for him and us, and "Be Brave, Have Fun!!" |
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10-27-2022, 11:45 PM
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Six Point
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Harker Heights
Hunt In: Granger
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That's outstanding! Congrats to your dad!
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10-27-2022, 11:48 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Helotes
Hunt In: Kimble County
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Beautiful bull! Congrats to you all, I hope your dad kca!
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10-27-2022, 11:49 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Weldon,Tx
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That’s awesome!! What memory!!
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10-27-2022, 11:50 PM
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Six Point
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: My house
Hunt In: TX
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The memories you share on hunts last a lifetime, congrats to your father on a incredible elk! Prayers sent for him and your family during these times. “Be brave, have fun”
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10-27-2022, 11:50 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: White Oak
Hunt In: Bee County
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That is outstanding!
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10-27-2022, 11:51 PM
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Four Point
Join Date: Oct 2018
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Sincere Congrats to your Dad and family...amazing story!!!
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10-27-2022, 11:52 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: McAllen
Hunt In: Starr/Hidalgo Co.
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Congrats to your dad
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10-27-2022, 11:54 PM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: West Texas
Hunt In: The World
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That’s awesome!
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10-27-2022, 11:55 PM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Georgetown
Hunt In: Parker County
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Congratulations to your pops! God Bless Sir!
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10-28-2022, 12:02 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Centerville, TX
Hunt In: Leon County
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Wow. So glad he got that bull. Congrats to him and the family.
Team Little Debbie Pro Staff |
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10-28-2022, 12:07 AM
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Six Point
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fairfield, TX
Hunt In: The Woods
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That is AWESOME! Congratulations to you dad!
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10-28-2022, 12:11 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tx
Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado
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That’s fantastic! Waydago
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10-28-2022, 12:12 AM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lubbock
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Awesome elk, congrats to pops! Help him live his slogan!
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10-28-2022, 12:18 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2016
Hunt In: Everywhere
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That is great. Congratulations to your dad!
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10-28-2022, 12:56 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Spring
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So happy for your dad!
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10-28-2022, 01:03 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Houston
Hunt In: A little east and a little west
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Freakin awesome! Congrats to ur dad and prayers he gets to keep spending more time with his sons.
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10-28-2022, 01:25 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Liberty Hill, Tx
Hunt In: Hill country
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Unreal! Congrats to all of y’all!
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10-28-2022, 01:26 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lubbock, TX
Hunt In: Crosby, Dickens
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Beautiful elk!!! Congrats!!!
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10-28-2022, 02:11 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: AK
Hunt In: USA
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That’s incredible, congrats to all of you!
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10-28-2022, 03:53 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Rockwall
Hunt In: Hardeman Co
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That is truly awesome..
Prayers sent to you and your family!! I lost my FIL and Uncle to Esophageal cancer in last three years. |
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10-28-2022, 03:58 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Georgetown
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Good stuff! Congrats!
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10-28-2022, 04:08 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: League City
Hunt In: Votaw
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Very nice bull, Congrats to your dad!!
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10-28-2022, 05:41 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Minerva
Hunt In: Across the fence
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Congratulations on a stud elk. Y’all did good.
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10-28-2022, 05:41 AM
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Six Point
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Malakoff TX
Hunt In: Henderson County
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That's awesome!
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10-28-2022, 05:44 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Apr 2014
Hunt In: Votaw, Del Rio, Eldorado, Bon Wier
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Congrats to your dad. Very impressive bull.
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10-28-2022, 05:52 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: North Texas
Hunt In: Wise county
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Freakin' outstanding! Way to go Dad!!!
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10-28-2022, 05:58 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Tomball
Hunt In: Webb and Kimble County
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Beautiful bull, congrats to your dad! Prayers sent for a him and your family.
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10-28-2022, 06:02 AM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: League City, TX
Hunt In: Uvalde, TX
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Incredible animal! Congrats to your dad!
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10-28-2022, 06:17 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Shepherd
Hunt In: East Texas
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Congratulations to yall
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10-28-2022, 07:14 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Jasper, TX
Hunt In: Jasper/Doole
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Best hunt of a lifetime! Good job to you and your brother
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10-28-2022, 07:17 AM
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Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Mansfield, Tx
Hunt In: Tx and Kansas
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Congratulations! One exceptional moment worth a lifetime of memories.
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10-28-2022, 07:18 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Burleson, Texas
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What an awesome bull! Congrats to your dad
 . And congrats to your family for making such wonderful memories! The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go! |
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10-28-2022, 07:23 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Winona, Mississippi
Hunt In: Mississippi, Colorado
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Congratulations to your dad!
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10-28-2022, 07:23 AM
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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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Congrats to your dad, looks like there might have been some red deer in that elk's family tree
Prayers for all of you as he fights C |
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10-28-2022, 07:23 AM
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#36 |
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Porter Trash
Hunt In: San Augustine
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Awesome time for sure. Huge Congrats to your dad and prayers up.
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10-28-2022, 07:31 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Portland, Tx
Hunt In: Weimer,tx & Refugio Co.
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Awesome bull, congrats to your dad
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10-28-2022, 07:33 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Hunt In: NC,TX, and anywhere else I can
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Congrats on a great bull.
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10-28-2022, 07:36 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lake Eufaula, OK
Hunt In: Oklahoma
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Thanks for sharing
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10-28-2022, 07:38 AM
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Montgomery, TX
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Congratulations to your dad! Love the slogan.
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10-28-2022, 07:40 AM
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#41 |
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Four Point
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas Nomad
Hunt In: Groveton
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Awesome elk and congrats to your dad!!
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10-28-2022, 07:57 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Troup
Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties
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Y’all will have those memories forever ! Congrats on a nice bull, but the real treasure is the hunt y’all had together with your Dad.
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10-28-2022, 07:57 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Richmond, TX
Hunt In: Sutton County
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Memories that last several lifetimes. Congrats to your father and family!
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10-28-2022, 07:57 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Katy
Hunt In: Kerrville
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Awesome memory brother! And a great bull to boot.
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10-28-2022, 08:09 AM
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lockhart
Hunt In: Everywhere I can
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Congrats on a great bull! You did something awesome for your Dad, congrats to you too! Prayer sent.
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10-28-2022, 08:09 AM
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#46 |
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Ten Point
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Riviera
Hunt In: Kennedy/Medina County
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Awesome!
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10-28-2022, 08:14 AM
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#47 |
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Four Point
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Georgetown
Hunt In: Texas
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Wow...that's an awesome bull. My prayers to you and your family.
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10-28-2022, 08:14 AM
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#48 |
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Joshua, Texas
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AWESOME, Congratulations to your dad!
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10-28-2022, 08:20 AM
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#49 |
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: cedar hill
Hunt In: public lands
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Congrats!
“Be Brave, Have Fun!” |
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10-28-2022, 08:23 AM
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#50 |
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Ten Point
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Houston
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I’m so glad you were able to spend time with him and do that. Awesome elk!
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