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Deer Country
« on: December 19, 2008, 09:45:34 PM »
Seen alot of deer when we went out . . ..these are thanksgiving morning got close to the does but they would spook so we couldnt get close to the little buck we saw
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM »
Nice pics :)

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2008, 10:43:02 PM »
the blown up picture of a deer at no less then 400 hundred yards

                                                                                                         


same picture without blowing him up I knew because of how open it was getting to this guy wasnt going to be a easy stalk but decided what the heck i might as well get a closer look and I am glad I did he isnt a impressive deer by most standard but sneaking up on him bedded down in 2 to 3 foot sage with another buck and eight doe was a little bit of a achievement.





here he pokes his head into the wash I belly crawled up to get close. . .I think he was smelling ? the wind was blowing pretty stiff from right to left on a slant towards me





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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2008, 10:49:39 PM »
Nice pics thanks for sharing

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2008, 10:50:18 PM »
he probably smelt that turkey back home in the oven, lol      :EAT:
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2008, 10:53:45 PM »
I dont know if they winded me or not but all the deer started moving through in front of me so I took some more pictures as they went through before I went home for some leftover turkey



I think the doe were more aware then the bucks were



More smelling maybe the doe





my leg was cramping and I had to move slightly He was instantly watching me but after a minute of stillness he continued feeding





after about fifteen minutes I finally moved again and the doe were onto me and they all moved off I think i need a quiter camera the doe were very aware of the shutter sound untill i moved though they couldnt place the noise





Wish i would have had my tripod with me I was dying holding the heavy lense up watching the deer
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2008, 10:54:52 PM »
Good pics!!! Thanks for posting them
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 11:04:34 PM »
Drove up on the backside of the chelan butte and ran into the sheep herd that was pretty fun







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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2008, 11:08:02 PM »
Love watching deer playing specially in the new snow. . . I think this buck was chasing off the lil spike because there was a hot doe below him these were right before dark and he was moving fast pictures didnt come out super clear




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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2008, 11:17:12 PM »
so I got some close ups of that deer the next day he was preoccupied so I was able to get really close




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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2008, 11:23:12 PM »
Went to another spot saw a nice little four point






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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2008, 11:27:17 PM »
saw a rare whitail in mule deer country




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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2008, 11:43:32 PM »
Last pictures and I am off here












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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2008, 02:55:41 AM »
Awsome pics, keep them coming!!!
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2008, 06:57:09 AM »
Nice Pics wilsongideon!!! Luv the close one's. It's just like Bow Hunting!!! Getting close is half the fun!!!

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2008, 07:12:22 AM »
Cool looks like you have got a few nice bucks in there :)

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2008, 09:26:46 AM »
I have always been a rifle hunter just never knew any different but I have alot of respect for a bow hunter who has to get close to make that shot. It is a incredible feeling being right under a deer nose and its carrying on like your not around
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2008, 09:50:34 AM »
great pics thanks for sharing them
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2008, 01:33:22 PM »
Another Whitetail on what seems to be traditional mule deer range i havent seen very many whitetail compared to mule deer in this area






He may have noticed my presenceor he wasnt very aware but it didnt seem to be a threat to him today



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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2008, 05:45:51 PM »
Awesome pic's!!! Seem's like whitetails are moving in all over the state. I did see a wt doe up the Methow from you during the general season. Thank's for sharing.

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2008, 06:02:07 PM »
Cool pic's. I like the one of the W/T buck chasing the muley doe's. I shot a W/T buck in Montana once that was with 7 muley does. I think they breed more than one would think.
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2008, 07:12:24 PM »
You would probable be a good person to ask this, where would be a good location to go and find muledeer on there winter range for a good day of photos. Thanks
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #22 on: December 21, 2008, 08:48:20 AM »
Hey there Wilson-

You obviously know your way around the "camera", and looks like you have some great glass on the front of it!  I am sure enjoying your photography.  j
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #23 on: December 21, 2008, 09:07:38 AM »
Nice pics!  What are you using for a camera set up?

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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #24 on: December 21, 2008, 12:35:26 PM »
Using a Nikon D50 with a 80-400 lens . . .I am not what I would call a really great photographer I sorta let the camera do the work . . .I am hoping to start using a tripod more and see if that helps my clarity as of these pictures they are all taken free standing ... in the cold i notice its hard to keep a steady pose with out shaking slightly
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« Reply #25 on: December 22, 2008, 11:07:35 AM »
Nice pics.  Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #26 on: January 01, 2009, 01:20:36 AM »
Had to add these pictures when I found them I thought I had lost them from a early hike up the methow





I thought this picture was pretty sweet caught him in motion while he was racing full speed back and forth across the creek bottom he was just playing around he knew I was there but it wasnt bothering him



The 3x on the right had pretty decent mass I though but I am just a begginer a rookie


here is another pic on him I never got him ears fully spread in pictures so this is the best one he was pretty interested in that doe
and I never got all that close on him






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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #27 on: January 01, 2009, 02:02:01 AM »
Awsome pics! :) Keep them coming!
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #28 on: January 01, 2009, 11:47:14 AM »
seeing pic like this makes me jelous that i am not on the east side...
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #29 on: January 01, 2009, 02:54:12 PM »
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Re: Deer Country
« Reply #30 on: January 02, 2009, 12:25:09 AM »
Gotta say I am with gasman on this one! I too wish I was on the eastside  :'(

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« Reply #31 on: January 02, 2009, 07:34:56 AM »
Great pic's!

 


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