1999 Season

What a great season 1999 was, probably one of the best hunting seasons for deer we ever experienced. It all started with Jason harvesting a big 32" buck in a general area on public land and our brother-in-law John Mullen (lower left) harvesting a nice 25" buck in the same area.

Opening season of a limited quota area Joey harvested his biggest buck with a 28" 9x7, with it continuing with Dian harvesting a nice 23" 4pt and Joe harvesting a nice 29" 5pt.
(All Faigl pics shown on the Faiglrock page)

In 1999 we were happy to have been present to help our good friend Dave Pivik (left) to harvest his biggest buck on the last day of the season. His buck was a 6x5 with a 32" spread.

Since 1999 we have yet to see or harvest the bucks that were witnessed that year, due to overhunting, increase in licenses, and drought conditions.

* Our photos were published in the '03 Aug/Sept issue of Muley Crazy Magazine

 

 

 

2000 Season

In 2000, we added a few more memorable hunts with friends. Steve Spong and Jason hunted hard before Steve finally harvested his first mule deer with a 29" spread in a general area (left). That same weekend Dave Pivik and Joe found this awesome buck in the same area as Steve's buck, Dave's buck was a 25" 180 class buck.

During the 2000 bow hunting season, Joey's best friend, Oscar Barton, harvested his bull elk with a bow in mid-September. Joey called the bull in from approx. 300 yards away to give Oscar a 30 yard shot. The next day three of us packed him off the mountain in a couple of hours (bottom left).

The bottom right photo displays Oscar Barton's nice 2000 mule deer harvested in a limited quota area. It was only a few days into the season and started out well with Oscar's and Dian's (shown on Faiglrock page) bucks starting out the late October hunt.

The 2000 season was no bad year as on the Faiglrock page you can see some great deer harvested. Though not like the 1999 season, the 2000 season was a unforgettable year as well.



 

2002 Season

Not too much to say, but 2002 wasn't a total disappointment as Oscar Barton and Jason was able to find this massive 6x7 for Oscar. It was towards the end of October in a limited quota area before Oscar harvested his great muley.

 

 

 

2003 Season

It was definitely a great elk year in 2003, when we all harvested some great bulls including this one. Oscar Barton, Joey, and Jason attempted to get this bow during the archery season, but just couldn't get close enough. On the second day of rifle season Oscar and Joey found the bull bedded down and closed within 100 yards for Oscar to take one shot and put the bull down.

The is an awesome 8x6 and scores well over 300". It was a great time going after this bull and is definitely a hunt in the most memorable page.


 

 

2004 Season

One of our greatest memories was this great bull that Oscar Barton harvested with his bow in early September.

It all started one afternoon out hunting and searching hard for that big bull. As time started running down and daylight falling, we spotted a magnificent bull in a valley. It was getting to dark to go after him, so we thought we will have to wait a few days when Oscar could get out again to hunt. Jason spent days watching the bull in the same valley and getting some great video footage of bull rutting. Jason knew he would have to watch this bull everyday to be sure to have Oscar get his chance.

The morning of Oscar's next opportunity, coming off a grave yard shift, we headed out to search the bull we now named "Maximus". We had found the bull right at sunrise and came up with the plan to setup. We knew would have to get right into him if we wanted a chance. After calling for an hour, we had one smaller bull come within range, but Maximus seemed to settle down and bed with his cows.

So we moved in closer and got our setup once again and Joey started calling. Within 10 minutes the antlers of Maximus appeared over the hump in front of us. The bull walked 30 yards from Joey, 20 yards from Oscar and Jason and let out the most powerful bugle. Oscar was ready and Joey gave a few more cow calls and Maximus stepped within 15 yards of Oscar. The arrow was released and a clean lung shot was delivered. The bull traveled no more than 80 yards and fell to the ground. Our hearts were all beating at the same fast speed.

After about 20 minutes we approached the bull and we were in excitement at how magnificent Maximus was. Oscar's bull was a big 7x6 bull that scored little over 355" gross. It was probably one of the most memorable elk hunts we had ever been a part of.

 

 

2005 Season

Pictured to the left, is our uncle Dave Faigl's 2005 bull that Jason led him to during the rifle season. Dave's bull had great mass and scored over 350", his biggest bull elk harvested during his lifetime of hunting.

Bottom left is Steve Spong's mule deer harvested while hunting with Jason in the 2005 season. It is the second mule deer that Steve has harvested with Jason and definitely one of his biggest with a spread of 30" wide.






















 

 

 

2006 Season

The 2006 season is definitely one to remember because we helped out cousin Brad Faigl harvest his first moose, but sadly we lossed our brother in 2008. He will be greatly missed and for every hunting season we will dedicate the success to him. We love you Brad!

Jason and Oscar Barton were successful in the '06 season when Oscar harvested this nice 6x6 mule deer. They both were able to get out for an afternoon hunt and find this young buck grazing in a creek bottom.

The rifle elk hunt was a success as well for Oscar Barton when he harvested this great bull with a antler deformation on his left side. The great memory with this bull is Joey's son Brady Faigl was able to be present when harvesting the bull. Thank you Oscar for giving us another memorable hunt.


























In loving memory of Brad Faigl
1970-2008

 

 

 

2007 Season

In the photo to the left is Oscar Barton's '07 mule deer harvested when him, Jason, and Oscar's daughter hunted hard all day to retrieve this beautiful buck.

The first day of the elk rifle season Oscar was able to harvest this great bull after hunting him through the archery season, but not getting an opportunity for a shot. This hunt was memorable as Joey & Jason's father, Joe, was able to be along for the ride. Oscar's bull scored 338".

During the '07 archery season, Jason was able to call in this great bull for Kreston Cross. They both hunted for a few days before this awesome bull presented himself for a 30 yard shot. Kreston's bull scored 342".



























 

 

 

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2008 Season

The 2008 season was definitely a success for our friends. Top photo shows Joey and Oscar with Jacob Abbott's great 26" buck. It was one of his biggest mule deer at the age of 12. Thank you Jake for some more memories!

For Jason and his friend Rick Breskamp, the 2008 hunting season is one to remember. Jason helped Rick find his 3 species of game starting with a great bull moose. Not long after Jason lead Rick to a great bull elk that scores over 340" followed by a big 190" mule deer. Congratulations Rick on a successful year!!

The 2008 season finished off with a great buck harvested by Oscar Barton. Joey spotted the buck during the preseason in velvet and hoped the buck would stick around for the rifle season. Sure enough the buck was in the exact same area and with a great stock Oscar was able to harvest his 27" 5x4, one of  his bigger bucks yet. Another memorable hunt with your best friend!


































































2009 Season

Once again we very successful with our friends. Oscar Barton harvested his 2009 bull with Jason, with the bull scoring 332" gross and harvesting his 2009 mule deer with Joey, with the buck scoring 173" gross plus a dropper.

Mike Braskamp harvested his 2009 mule deer with Jason, the buck scores 194" gross.

More great memories with our friends in 2009.

Brady harvested his first antelope in 2009, his first big game animal at the age of 12. Along with his dad, Joey; 2 brothers, Hunter & Brendan; Grandpa Joe, Grandma Dian; Brady had a great experience and fun hunting for his great buck.

Jason hunted along with his wife, Amber, when she harvested her 2009 antelope.

 

 

 

2010 Season
The 2010 season started out great with Joey's son Brady harvesting his first black bear during the spring season. Brady hunted for 3 days and an opportunity for other bears but decided to pass. On the last day of his hunt he made sure that any legal came into the bait he would pull the trigger. With one shot and tracking the blood trail for 60 yards into the forest, Brady had his first bear at the age of 13.

Jason's wife, Amber, harvested a great Wyoming antelope while pregnant with their first child. She was more than determined to get her antelope before the welcomed their daughter Kylee. Congratulations Amber on a great buck and a beautiful baby girl!!

Jason hunted with a friend, , from Texas and helped him harvest a great bull in a limited quota area. They hunted for 5 days before finally decided to take this nice bull. bull scored ".

Every year we can always count on a successful elk hunt with great friend Oscar Barton. It was a struggling and frustrating hunt, but 4 days before the end of the season, he found this great bull. Although it had a couple of broken tines, the bull gross scored 341".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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