Montana NG pilot admits to landing Black Hawk helicopter to pick up elk antlers - Page 2

Deerdude

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In reply to Gunny456 • 5:24p, 1/26/26

Gunny456 said:
I guess you just don't take a multi million dollar aircraft, paid for by the taxpayers, on a military mission, land on private property to pick up a shed antler.

Only had to my knowledge BP, DEA, Mineral operator land helos on my place in Encinal. But if they removed one shed that doesn't end up in a tire, I've got to extend my gratitude.

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In reply to Gunny456 • 8:29p, 1/26/26

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Gunny456 said:
I guess you just don't take a multi million dollar aircraft, paid for by the taxpayers, on a military mission, land on private property to pick up a shed antler.

They should have fast roped & grab the antlers never touch down

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In reply to Gunny456 • 10:14p, 1/26/26

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Gunny456 said:
I guess you just don't take a multi million dollar aircraft, paid for by the taxpayers, on a military mission, land on private property to pick up a shed antler.

You don't now. Reading some books and talking to some old farts, I think it used to be common.

I know of a B-17 pilot and a WASP who both buzzed their hometowns during WWII. I'd bet they were not alone.

But only the WASP ended up with her daddy calling her to chew her out.

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