Entiat Late modern rifle buck hunt

[blindluck]

Id rather spend the whole hunt on such a special tag learning, searching and experiencing every minute of each day waiting for a monster and then in the end tagging a smaller one knowing I gave 100% with no regrets.

[GurrCentral]

Had to come back to work for a day to two... 

I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.

I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.

I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.

That is a great attitude! Make the hunt yours, and if you don't get that "big" one, great opportunity to get a decent buck the last couple days all the same!! Have fun!!

[MtnMuley]

As you mentioned, wanting to experience the hunt as much or more as you want to tag one, is what's it's all about to me. Might not get that chance for many years. Enjoy this moment, because it'll be over before you know it. If you do see the right one, you'll know it without even having to debate.

[brianmtsinc]

Tag... Can't wait to see how this turns out 

[skeeter 20i]

Tag, waiting to see how this one turns out.  Good on you for making everything you can out of this opportunity. 

[Rainier10]

Had to come back to work for a day to two... 

I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.

I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.

I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.

That is a great answer and attitude.  I wish you the best and hope you have a blast.

[elkoholic1]

Had to come back to work for a day to two... 

I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.

I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.

I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.

That is a great answer and attitude.  I wish you the best and hope you have a blast.

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[blmathis12]

Any update 

[Payne]

Came back last night to work today, heading back tomorrow. For a couple days there the action slowed down for a bit with the full moon, clear sky and warm days. Although when the weather got cold it seemed to get back to being pretty cool...

I haven't been taking as many pics because it takes a bit of messing around with the scope adaptor to get it all setup right and a lot of the times they are gone before I get it all setup, sorry about that, I've got a couple more to throw on here though.

Most of the nice ones are around 160 class, three or so a day, I really hope that I at least see something that is in the 170 or higher range on this hunt but if not, I'll live. Normal hunting season it would be great to see just one 160 class and I'm seeing that everyday. With the cold weather it should only get better... I hope!!!

Now for the more interesting stuff, the more special bucks I've seen.

- true spike: must have been a three incher. and full on rut. Pretty funny.

- 5x4: He had an extra point right in between the front fork on the right side, about 4 inches long or so, I'm guessing. If he had a match on the other side I would have taken him for sure. He was 24-26 wide but not all that tall fairly think horns though.

- 2x2: 24in wide and tall. When I first saw him he was looking right at me, it was a surprise when he turned his head!

- 3x4, 3xStub, 2xStub: On the first day we saw a 3x4 that had about a 24-26 in span with a massive body, the biggest one i've seen since I've been up there. One day later I saw him again and in one day he went from normal buck to full on rut with about 6 does, beating up bushes left and right and running from doe to doe. I saw him fighting another buck just going to town. A couple days later I spot what had to be him again, with such a huge body and full on rut, although at some point he lost one side of his horns and was left with about a 6 inch stub. A couple days later I saw him again and was now a 2xStub. Looked like he lost the back so he was just left with the front fork. I am dieing to see the bucks that he's been fighting, but I'm starting to wonder if he has just lost it and has been fighting trees and or rocks... haha

Another funny thing that happened, I was camped in the Mudd area, I was heading out in the morning and a beaver tipped a tree right over the road the night before,  was able to move it enough to get by though.

That's about it for now. Hope this cold weather is helping! Keep you guys posted!

[jrebel]

Payne

What rig are you driving?  I saw a 5x5 with eye guards two days ago.  He was not very wide but he had mass.  Wish I could have got pictures to show. 

From what I have seen in the last few days.  The bucks are ready...but the girls are not.  The bucks are running around with their heads cut off but the girls are playing hard to get.  I glassed over 150 deer today with very few big bucks pushing does.  The bucks I saw were running from group to group. 

Good Luck and can't wait to see how the final chapter plays out.   

[Payne]

nice 4x4

[Payne]

Pretty crappy image here of the 3xStub... before he went to 2xStub.

[Payne]

What rig are you driving?  I saw a 5x5 with eye guards two days ago.  He was not very wide but he had mass.  Wish I could have got pictures to show. 

From what I have seen in the last few days.  The bucks are ready...but the girls are not.  The bucks are running around with their heads cut off but the girls are playing hard to get.  I glassed over 150 deer today with very few big bucks pushing does.  The bucks I saw were running from group to group. 

I'm driving a greenish 95 toyota truck with a canopy, if you see me feel free and say hey!

When you say 5x5 with eye guards are you counting the eye guards to make it a 5x5? Just curious. Sounds like a cool one!

Yeah I agree, lots of does without bucks for the most part.

[jrebel]

No, 6x6 if you count eye guards.  He had a lot of mass was only 23-24 wide but trashy.  I was glassing him from about 600 yards.  Wish I could have got closer for a picture but I had the family and it was getting dark quick. 

[Payne]

No, 6x6 if you count eye guards.  He had a lot of mass was only 23-24 wide but trashy.  I was glassing him from about 600 yards.  Wish I could have got closer for a picture but I had the family and it was getting dark quick.

Ok, yeah I don't count the eye guards either... Dang, I'd love to see that guy! My trigger finger in getting itchy... Hopefully I can hold out!