1040

[polishstunner]

My dad got one of the buck tags and am not here bragging. I've hunted the oregon side a ton and was wondering if anyone had any input on their experiences. I drew nothing and have 11 poit's in everything. Dad had 17 in buck so no need to be pissy. It was his first choice.

[andersonjk4]

Are you talking one of the Deer Area 1040 buck tags?  If so, the area open to hunt is pretty limited.  WDFW has maps that show the area pretty well.  I have hunted the land directly to the east before.  I saw a pretty even split of Mulies and Whitetails.  Up high its a mix of deep heavily treed draws and flat open ridge tops that are in grass, crop, and/or pasture.  Down low it gets steep as the land fall off into the breaks of the Grande Ronde.  If you're looking for a Mule Deer buck you will find them all over the unit, but I would concentrate on the lower more open country.  If you want a whitey then I concentrate around the fields and timbered draws.  Nothing will help you more than a scouting trip.  Its beautiful country.  Good luck to your Dad.         

[bearhunter99]

My dad got one of the buck tags and am not here bragging. I've hunted the oregon side a ton and was wondering if anyone had any input on their experiences. I drew nothing and have 11 poit's in everything. Dad had 17 in buck so no need to be pissy. It was his first choice.

I am not familiar with the unit but you might want to try a more genial tone when asking for help.  People are more likely to help if you ask without telling them there's no need to be pissy.  Just my 

[Limhangerslayer]

I'm guessing he's  related to antlerking  or  is antlerking.  I hoPe you get skunked on your hunts with your s#it attitude.