Hello, my name is Heather Nash. In 2010 I traveled to Wyoming with my husband for his HHI antelope hunt. He posts here under the name Cmnash. This October we head to Wyoming for my antelope hunt with Gregg Richter. I worry what I have got myself into but my husband has confidence in me. Handgun hunting isn't exactly my thing[ I'm a rifle hunter] but I have had success in the past.

I shot this hog on Cumberland Island with a 357 max. It was a 2 1/2 mile walk back to camp.

I shot this alligator with a .357 revolver.
Now I am preparing for antelope and prairie dogs.

This target was my first shots at 150 yards with a .223 Contender. I worry about kick and will move to a bigger gun after some more practice. I will keep this thread updated until October.

PinkTC,

Welcome to HH! With your practice, previous experience, and a handgunning mentor by your side, you're gonna do great. By the looks of things, those speed goats are in trouble!

Looks like you've handled the 357 Magnum and Max well...What caliber are you planning on using on the 'lopes in the fall?


Best of luck to you!

Pink,

Welcome aboard. As you already know, you are in good hands with Gregg. He knows the drill, and should make it a lot of fun.

Two suggestions, practice now how you will be shooting in the field, be it sticks or pack or bipod. And second, tell Gregg not to make it too easy, as it is great to tag out early, but sometimes it is more fun to enjoy the hunt "longer" ;^)

Craig

Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll do just fine in October. You've already killed more stuff with a handgun than most hunters ever will.

Pink, It's nice to see more Women on here enjoying this CrAzY stuff keep shooting and your in good hand with your Husband and Gregg...You should get a fine Goat!!

PinkTC,
Good for you!
If you guys come up to Gillette to grab a meal there is a good chance I will get to meet both of you.
If you or your husband have any questions, give me a call 307-257-7431
You are in good hands with Gregg.

Welcome and good shooting!

That is awesome!!

Welcome Aboard PinkTC!!!

Nice trophy’s, keep them coming!

Welcome, Heather.You can look forward to a great hunt.

Welcome PinkTC. That Gator is an awesome handgun trophy! Got one on my bucket list.

Welcome and excellent job so far, I'm sure the hunt will go great. If Gregg slacks off just kick him in the shin, just not the one he broke.

Pink, welcome aboard. You are going to love that hunt. I was on the 2010 HHI hunt. It was a great time and Gregg was/is a truely fine guide. Good luck and keep us posted on your progression and preperations, although from the look of things your not going to have any problems.

WOW! I am going to have a hard time living up to all of this!!

Thank you Heather for your great pics and post! Oh BTW I think your screen name "PinkTC" kicks butt! (Am I allowed to say that, Mr. Cmnash? Hope so... It means it's really really cool...)

OK guys; I guess I better go practice guiding or whatever.

Don't worry Heather, I am just choking...er I mean JOKING!!

In all sincerity, thank you all for the wonderful comments (yes Rod, U 2! )

And Heather, now that you posted my name on the wall

I am sure that I will strive even more to do my ever-lovin' best!

Gregg

Hey guys, Heather is the real deal. She hunts as hard and shoots better than any guy I know. She is a very accomplished rifle hunter with dozens of animals including some really good bucks and boars.

Here is a clue to her screen name. It is her TC pro hunter pink .270.

If you guys make it out here a little early, I can take you to a range that is about 17 miles South of Gillette, that has steel targets every 100 yards, from 200 yards to waaaayyyy out there.
It would give both of you the ability to check your zero as well and practice at distance if desired.

Great photo; nice buck; love the "pink T/C."

No Gregg, I won't build you a pink revolver!

Could you build me a pink revolver? We are trying to figure out how to make my gun pink for the antelope hunt.

Cmnash, you have a keeper!!!!!!!!

I am just appreciative that my Wife likes to hunt and fish… LOL However, she did steal my Rem 700 CDL SF… I don’t know about that one…

I LOVE the Encore! If you are interested, there is a gentleman that could make a black and pink laminated set for you Pink TC. Just throwing it out… He goes by Georgia Jim on SP and does great work. My Laminated sets on the Bragging Board are all done by him…

what type of gun are you taking hunting? I'm sure either Cerakote or Duracoat have pink. I prefer the Cerakote but have never had a request for it so I'd have to check and see what they have available. But I'd be much more inclined to do that for a lady than Gregg. If I built one for him to use word could get around and it might be embarrasing for my business

Cerakote can be purchased in pink.

Hahaha!!

Rod, this is the closest to pink that I will go with any of my guns:

HAHA, good one Gregg! What finish are the flames done in? Is that cerakote?

Craig, I am not sure; I had it done by SSK Industries; after Dennis, JD's gunsmith, showed up to hunt deer with his:


BTW Rod, I am tough enough to WEAR pink:

http://www.toughenoughtowearpink.com/

Hey, ain't nuttin wrong with being in touch with your feminine side.

Cool paint job thought Gregg. Would love to do that to the 45-70 BFR.

You wouldn't go to a rodeo and say that.

But since you been huntin' with me and you may be goin' huntin' with me for deer, I'll let it slide.

Heather
From one female handgun hunter to another....I love it! You will have a blast. And no better way to do it than with your man!
Good luck on your hunt...you will do grrrrreat

LOL. Sorry I couldn't resisit.

I guess I will have to man up and post my fishing pictures with my lucky pink columbia river fishing shirt. Ouch!

sorry boys, I don't own pink. I'm tough enough but my fist would get sore after the first few snickers behind my back.

Then yes Heather I can paint your gun pink!

Pink, from the look of things you are a great hunter already. A gator on the trophy wall is something most of us dont have. I too am curious as to what caliber you will use for your hunt? Mr Richter is known far and wide as a great guide so Im sure you will be in good hands. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

FYI-On the HHI antelope hunt, there are no guides.
Sometimes Gregg will be there with his video camera or along for the ride to enjoy the hunt with someone. If so, then that hunter would be able to enjoy his experience and wisdom.

Just an FWI, Pink use to be a masculine color and it is actually where we got pink lemonade from… See my college education is good for something… LOL

Google it sometime.

Ernie is correct. And on this hunt I hope to film the girls as they successfully take their bucks. There is another female hunter coming with her hubby, also.

Got you patterned now, buddy.

Good for you Heather....

yeah I'm pretty transparent aren't I, too bad our govt isn't.

Congradulations on your trophys and pink seems to be working so keep rockin it.I am sure before long you'll have an antelope for the wall.

Good luck on your hunt and welcome to HH!