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Old 10-22-2016, 10:26 PM
Nitemann Nitemann is offline
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Default My AZ Goat

Finally drew an antelope tag here in Arizona with 23 bonus points. After waiting so long I was determined to hold out for a good one and had the entire hunt off. I just couldn't pass on this one and my hunt was over opening morning, one shot at 350 yds from the 257wm. Horns tape 17.5" so I think the wait was worth it. I did get to spend some quality time with my favorite hunting partner, my daughter. She actually told me not to shoot him saying he was too small. That all changed though when we walked up to him.


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Old 10-22-2016, 11:32 PM
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That's a really nice goat. What type of damage dodd that 25cal do?
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Old 10-23-2016, 12:11 AM
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That is a fine looking animal. Congrats. Bill K
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Old 10-23-2016, 12:14 AM
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Thats a dandy goat. Congrats, don't know if I could wait that long.

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Old 10-23-2016, 12:37 AM
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Wow that's book material. Nice! Congrats!
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Old 10-23-2016, 01:09 AM
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Great looking antelope. Congratulations!!!
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Old 10-23-2016, 01:22 AM
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The meat damage was minimal but the 100gr Barnes factory load blew a quarter size hole going in and out. Broadside through both lungs, never seen so much blood on a animal. Ran out of water paper towels trying to clean it off for the pic. It did do the job though.

csterner,

I have 10 more days to finish the 60 day required drying period, got my fingers crossed that he'll be over 82".
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Old 10-23-2016, 01:50 AM
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Congrad's! Very nice speed-goat Nitemann!
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Old 10-23-2016, 06:47 PM
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I love "ground growage" as opposed to "ground shrinkage". You definitely got "ground growage" if that stud speed goat looked to small on the hoof, truly nice specimen!! Bet he smelled wonderful huh ?
Congrats on the wonderful experience and thanks for sharing it with us .
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Old 10-25-2016, 01:12 AM
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Yes, they do have a distinct aroma.
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