JD, you should really try to hunt the Edmonton Bow Zone. Maybe you can get Rocky to "host" you.The bucks in this 1600 square mile region are not to be believed. There is virtually no resident hunting pressure in this area and they only alot 70 non-resident tags, period!I settled for this little 9pt because he offered me a chip shot. I had missed (shot low) a 150" class bruiser earlier in the day.I really should have let him walk. I actually videoed him before shooting him. I saw 10 different buck and four doe by 1:15PM. Here is the before pic (a still from video) and the afterpic. Again, I should have let this little one walk. You can't shoot a big buck if you take a little one. I guess I got caught up in the moment.
Don't despair JD, we'll give it hell next season. I hope all is going OK with you and your family. I think of you and your little guy often. Have a Happy Holliday and a safe New Year.