My first Mature Muley

[boneaddict]

This buck looks very reminiscent of the first mature muley I killed.   Not exactly but close enough to spark memory.  Some day in the dead of winter when things are slow around here I will bore those willing to read the story.  In the meantime, enjoy this buck.  I sure love his mountain look.

[Timberstalker]

What an awesome representation of the species.

[carpsniperg2]

He is a beautiful buck. I don't think you are going to bore anyone with the story Doug. I look forward to it.

[mkcj]

I love the dark chocolate color of the horns on these big bucks, Anyone know why they have that dark brown color?

[skeeter 20i]

I love the dark chocolate color of the horns on these big bucks, Anyone know why they have that dark brown color?

I was wondering the same thing

[boneaddict]

Usually its spruce or that high mountain scrub. The pitch and coloration.   This year there is more "burn" influence. 

[boneaddict]

I am guessing spruce on this one. 

[Alchase]

It was pretty rare to see "dark" racks around Winthrop, except for the migratory bucks.
I have been seeing that allot more in the last couple years.

[boneaddict]

Tripod helped with that.  Lots of fir saplings that are perfect size for rubbing that are charred

[Miles]

Whatever my buck from this year was rubbing on, it turned the water red when boiling the skull.  Any ideas?  I am guessing it was the bark at the bases... never had the water turn red before.

[elkoholic1]

nice buck!! 

[boneaddict]

First thought Miles was blood    

Cedar maybe?

[boneaddict]

[pianoman9701]

Great shots. That neck is massive. From the title of the thread, I thought we were going to see one of those yellowed shots of 5 hunters standing by 30 mule deer back in the 20s! 

[Hornseeker]

great buck...great pics!