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Memories that last a lifetime

A selection of big game taken with bow and arrow across four continents. Click any tile for a closer look.

AfricaBlue Wildebeest

Blue Wildebeest

Lucky enough to take two Blue Wildebeest on my first trip to Africa.

AfricaBlue Wildebeest

Blue Wildebeest

Recovered by some of the best trackers in the world.

AfricaSteenbok

Steenbok

After many sightings, this crafty little animal finally met one of my arrows.

AfricaGemsbok

Gemsbok

Taken on my first African Safari — I had a change of luck at the water hole.

AfricaBlesbok

Blesbok

Taken at a water hole on my first hunt.

AfricaCape Hartebeest

Cape Hartebeest

This unique animal was taken on my first trip and is still #2 in SCI.

AfricaSouthern Nyala

Southern Nyala

Stalked with the help of Willie Pelser. A clean one-arrow kill.

AfricaSouthern Impala

Southern Impala

Taken from a ground blind early one morning on my second hunt in Africa.

AfricaBlack Wildebeest

Black Wildebeest

After five days in a ground blind I finally got my chance. Should be in the top ten SCI.

AfricaGreater Kudu

Greater Kudu

Taken on my second trip to Africa.

AfricaCape Buffalo

Cape Buffalo

July 2001 · Nico Lourens Safaris.

AfricaEland Bull

Eland Bull

July 2001 · Nico Lourens Safaris.

AfricaMale Zebra

Male Zebra

July 2001 · Nico Lourens Safaris.

AfricaImpala Ram

Impala Ram

July 2001 · Nico Lourens Safaris.

AfricaMale Baboon

Male Baboon

July 2001 · Nico Lourens Safaris.

North America · #1 SCI

Caribou

The hunt of a lifetime — taken in Alaska on a drop camp with Tony Lee. One of the biggest Caribou ever taken with a bow.

North America

Caribou

An exceptional Caribou taken on the same Alaskan drop hunt with Tony Lee.

North America

Javelina

A great off-season bowhunt.

North America

Mountain Lion

A great winter challenge for hunter and dog.

Texas

Texas Whitetail

My first Texas Whitetail, taken with the great guys at the Thomas Ranch.

Texas

Texas Whitetail

South Texas. My first record-book Whitetail.

North America

Black Bear

My first Black Bear — a very exciting bowhunt.

Alberta

Black Bear

This seven-foot-plus record book was taken with the help of Todd Loewen of Alberta.

Idaho

Rocky Mountain Elk

One of my favorite animals to hunt during the rut — bugled in on public land in Idaho.

Texas

Whitetail

Texas Whitetail — Red Rock Ranch.

North America

Rocky Mountain Elk

Limited-draw unit, self-guided hunt on public land. Scored a record-book bull.

Hawaii

Wild Boar

One of my favorite animals to bowhunt.

Molokai

Aoudad

I made three trips to the island of Molokai before catching up with these wary animals.

Hawaii

Black Buck

This high-speed antelope will give any bowhunter a run for their money.

Hawaii

Bison

One of the largest North American animals — an exciting hunt.

Lanai

Mouflon

A free-roaming herd on the island of Lanai makes for a very difficult but rewarding hunt.

Hawaii

Wild Turkey

After several attempts, I finally connected with this keen-eyed bird.

Hawaii

Feral Goat

Feral Goats are great bowhunting animals with year-round seasons in several states.

Hawaii

Feral Goat

Another fine specimen taken on a Hawaiian hunt.

Hawaii

Feral Goat

From the high cliffs of the Hawaiian islands.

Exotic

Angora Goat

This 40" goat makes a beautiful trophy.

Y.O. Ranch

Oryx

This large, heavily-built antelope can put a bowhunter and equipment to the test. Y.O. Ranch.

Y.O. Ranch

Sika

Taken on the Y.O. Ranch in Texas.

Texas

Fallow Deer

This beautiful deer was taken in Texas.

Bow & Bore Ranch

Hybrid Sheep

Makes for good off-season bowhunting at a good price.

Red Rock Ranch

Axis Deer

My best to date — 34"x34". Taken on the Red Rock Ranch.

Red Rock Ranch

Pere David

Taken on the Red Rock Ranch.

2003Ram and boars

Ram & Boars

Texas Dall and two nice Boar.

2003Wild Boar 450 lbs

Wild Boar

450 lbs. Taken on Triple Q Outfitters.

2003Wild Boar 650 lbs

Wild Boar

650 lbs. Greg Johnson of Rocket Broadheads. Triple Q Outfitters.

2003Wild Boar

Wild Boar

Another great Boar from Triple Q Outfitters.

ColoradoMule Deer

Mule Deer

Nice Colorado Mule Deer.

WyomingAntelope Buck

Antelope

Wyoming Antelope Buck.

MontanaWhitetail Buck

Whitetail

Montana Whitetail Buck.

MontanaWhitetail and Antelope

Whitetail & Antelope

Montana Combo.

TexasTexas Whitetail

Texas Whitetail

South Texas Whitetail.

TexasSouth Texas Whitetails

Whitetail

South Texas Whitetails. All taken by bowhunters.

TexasTexas Whitetail

Texas Whitetail

A sample of the quality available in South Texas.

AlbertaBull Moose

Bull Moose

Taken with guide Todd Loewen.

New ZealandTrophy Ram

Trophy Ram

Nice Ram from New Zealand · Shane Quinn.

New ZealandTrophy Goat

Goat

This old timer measured 45" from tip to tip · Shane Quinn.

New ZealandRed Stag 8x8

Red Stag

8x8 Red Stag · Shane Quinn.

World RecordWorld Record Sika

Sika

New World Record Sika · Shane Quinn.

Snake RiverMule Deer

Mule Deer

Snake River Outfitters — fully guided hunts on carefully managed private property.

Snake River30 inch Mule Deer

Mule Deer

30" Mule Deer · Snake River Outfitters.

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Rick Valdez — Hunting Consultant. Bowhunts and rifle hunts booked with vetted outfitters across four continents.

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