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Montana Deer
« on: February 12, 2018, 12:27:57 PM »
My brother and dad and I are applying for the first time this year to hunt Mule deer in Montana. We are currently researching the Fort Peck area and planning on going the last week in October or first week in November. We are all in good shape and can put miles on our boots in whatever country gets thrown at us. I was just curious if anyone had any experience in this part of Montana or had any tips or recommendations for us looking forward? I'm not looking for anyone's honey holes or spots to go, just more generalized info that may help us cut down scouting time and get us more time in the woods. I have hunted MT before a few years ago around grass range and filled an OTC archery tag but would like to make it back over. I'm not opposed to looking into units closer to Idaho either that may cut down drive time from WA. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2018, 11:58:25 AM »
I think hunters who see 10-30 shooter bucks a day cover a lot of ground, via the truck, and glass.  They find the buck they want, then go after it.

We went last year but didn't see a lot of bucks every day.  I think part of this was where we were hunting, but also the fact that we were hiking around on foot and not covering as much ground.  I spoke to another member who said he can cover up to 200 miles a day in the truck just driving/glassing.

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2018, 03:08:12 PM »
I would go later.
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2018, 04:32:59 PM »
Well You be taking a boat? Are you planning on driving a lot on those greasy roads?
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2018, 05:25:46 PM »
I would consider going early to north of reservoir. North closes early.

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2018, 12:06:21 PM »
Appreciate the info guys, I am considering taking my boat over to be a little more versatile on getting into spots. Bigshooter just curious why you think we should go later? Better timing on the rut?

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2018, 01:14:44 PM »
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2018, 11:08:29 PM »
We've been hunting fort peck area since the mid 1980s. Leave the boat at home! The resivor can kick up and be like the ocean fast and usually does on a daily basis. We've hunted the first week of the season and the same spot every year on the CMR. I can count on one hand how many times I've seen another hunter walking. Most people drive around.

Find a road south of fort peck that leads out onto the CMR and find a area that looks like it would hold deer. Get away from the road and glass in the morning until 830 or 9. You should see deer especially if you can see the resivor.

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2018, 05:02:30 AM »
What about later in the season when the roads become gumbo
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2018, 08:23:57 AM »
Once the rain starts, even the gravel roads can become sloppy. Each year is different and the later in the season the closer to the rut you'll be hunting.  Usually the first week is good weather with moderate temperatures. Once the roads get sloppy you're not going anywhere off a gravel road no matter what kind of 4x4 you have. You'll grow by a half inch with every step as the gumbo build up on your boots.

You also have too be careful of thawing roads during the day. The road that was frozen in the morning may thaw and become a mess by the afternoon and you'll need to wait for a re-freeze to get out. Make sure you have things in the truck to stay warm in case this happens

What about later in the season when the roads become gumbo

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2018, 07:14:02 PM »
What about later in the season when the roads become gumbo

Doesn't always work like that. Two years ago I was right there second week of Nov and the day I shot my buck it was 70 degrees. Nov 13th. This year, same time same spot, -4 to high of 12. Haven't seen moisture over there in a couple years. No matter where you're at in Montana, if it rains you're not driving any of the roads unless they're paved. Probably have more chance of hitting rain in late Oct than you do in mid/late Nov.

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2018, 07:16:19 PM »
And don't waste your time or gas money towing a boat over there! You don't need it!

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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2018, 12:08:59 PM »
We're planning on hunting the peck res area too, not sure o
If were hunting north or south of it, but looks like that's the general area we are heading if we get drawn.
Gonna take an extended weekend and check areas out this summer, or at least that's the plan.
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I had the boat idea brought up to me too but  towing a boat that far to an area unknown was not appealing.
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2018, 01:59:39 PM »
Deer combo application submitted  :tup:
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Re: Montana Deer
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2018, 02:18:24 PM »
Deer Combo here as well.

Can't wait to head back to the buck hole.   

 


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