Thanks for the continued advice guys. I have an update from today: I was able to get a shot on him and nailed him in the head (a little below the line connecting the eye and ear, mid point between them). He was half in his hole when I took the 45 yard shot on him. I heard the thud, but wasn't sure if I hit him-then (while still watching through my scope) I saw his big body flop upside down as he was expiring. Excited, I ran down to inspect-only to be met with an empty hole entrance with blood everywhere on the dirt and rocks: he made it back into his hole-ugh! Good news: I'm certain he's toast now. Bad news (for me): no mount (but and easy burial).
BTW: he came out to graze right in front of my bedroom window while I was on a conference call with my boss this morning. Then, he proceeded to 'climb the oak tree' to sun himself! I've never seen that before-it was crazy! He did it more than once as I was going to grab my gun and head out after him. I then found him sunning himself on the retaining wall-but I spooked him. After getting into position, his curiosity had him come out to see if things were clear...
Here's the location I took the shot from (45 yards, per the laser range finder).
BTW: he came out to graze right in front of my bedroom window while I was on a conference call with my boss this morning. Then, he proceeded to 'climb the oak tree' to sun himself! I've never seen that before-it was crazy! He did it more than once as I was going to grab my gun and head out after him. I then found him sunning himself on the retaining wall-but I spooked him. After getting into position, his curiosity had him come out to see if things were clear...
Here's the location I took the shot from (45 yards, per the laser range finder).
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