Methow Valley Beast! 210 3/8 Gross

[M_ray]

Since I've been reading this forum for a few years now, thought it might be time to sign up and get my two cents in from time to time. Just want to thank everyone for the great comments on the buck we were fortunate to get this year. I've been 'huntin' since I could follow may dad around for bird hunting, and later deer around the age of 10. Since I'm getting long in the tooth now, I find that I enjoy hunting with family, more than any other way. The only thing I would change about this hunt, is that one of the boys would have tagged this one, but I'm just glad they were there when it happened.

What a heck of a way to wait for a first post, What are you planning for an encore?  That's the deer we all dream of congrats! 

[boneaddict]

Since I've been reading this forum for a few years now, thought it might be time to sign up and get my two cents in from time to time. Just want to thank everyone for the great comments on the buck we were fortunate to get this year. I've been 'huntin' since I could follow may dad around for bird hunting, and later deer around the age of 10. Since I'm getting long in the tooth now, I find that I enjoy hunting with family, more than any other way. The only thing I would change about this hunt, is that one of the boys would have tagged this one, but I'm just glad they were there when it happened.

If it's like when my dad bags a nice critter, I am sure they are thrilled and feel special to be part of the hunt with you.   

Welcome to the site.    I see a lot of big Muleys every year.  The buck you just harvested would rank right up there with the greatest.   What a beautiful trophy. 

[Griz231]

Since I've been reading this forum for a few years now, thought it might be time to sign up and get my two cents in from time to time. Just want to thank everyone for the great comments on the buck we were fortunate to get this year. I've been 'huntin' since I could follow may dad around for bird hunting, and later deer around the age of 10. Since I'm getting long in the tooth now, I find that I enjoy hunting with family, more than any other way. The only thing I would change about this hunt, is that one of the boys would have tagged this one, but I'm just glad they were there when it happened.

Hey dad!

[RB]

Wow very nice Buck!

[huntnphool]

Since I've been reading this forum for a few years now, thought it might be time to sign up and get my two cents in from time to time. Just want to thank everyone for the great comments on the buck we were fortunate to get this year. I've been 'huntin' since I could follow may dad around for bird hunting, and later deer around the age of 10. Since I'm getting long in the tooth now, I find that I enjoy hunting with family, more than any other way. The only thing I would change about this hunt, is that one of the boys would have tagged this one, but I'm just glad they were there when it happened.

 

[Bearhunter]

I spent several days in the high country 5500-7100' elevation, there are still a few deer left up high but the vast majority have migrated to lower grounds weeks ago.  The old track and droppings clearly proved that.  It was very evident that water was scarce and the food sources were gone all dried up.  No feed no water means they moved down to greener pastures...  I believe it happened back in September as well which is so unseasonablely early and crazy.  Congrats on a beautiful buck of many lifetimes.  We were able to find one beauty of a buck as well threw all weeding threw smaller bucks.  A big Congrats to your hunting Party!!!


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[stkflker]

WOW 

[bigmacc]

That is a beautiful buck my friend . Nicely done!

[Wea300mag]

Hey wea300mag how far do you think he traveled roughly?

Using my mapping software, he expired about 17 miles (as the crow flies) from my camera.

If I'm remotely close to guessing where your trail cams pics are, this guy crossed several other migration routes getting there. Definately one of the most amazing things I've seen. I know of a buck last year a that went over 30 miles to where he wintered in the same general area and that blew my mind. Crazy thing is, he's back in his late summer haunts this year. Cool stuff.

The migrators are amazing critters. After reading "The Okanogan Mule Deer" by Don Zeigler for the 3rd time, nothing surprises me except the timing this year. They tracked deer that spent summers deep in the Pasayten and wintered near Twisp and Carlton. Its a great book for those who hunt the Methow.

[Griz231]

Hey wea300mag how far do you think he traveled roughly?

Using my mapping software, he expired about 17 miles (as the crow flies) from my camera.

If I'm remotely close to guessing where your trail cams pics are, this guy crossed several other migration routes getting there. Definately one of the most amazing things I've seen. I know of a buck last year a that went over 30 miles to where he wintered in the same general area and that blew my mind. Crazy thing is, he's back in his late summer haunts this year. Cool stuff.

The migrators are amazing critters. After reading "The Okanogan Mule Deer" by Don Zeigler for the 3rd time, nothing surprises me except the timing this year. They tracked deer that spent summers deep in the Pasayten and wintered near Twisp and Carlton. Its a great book for those who hunt the Methow.

Doesn't look like a book that is easily available. quick search shows $192 

[Wea300mag]

Hey wea300mag how far do you think he traveled roughly?

Using my mapping software, he expired about 17 miles (as the crow flies) from my camera.

If I'm remotely close to guessing where your trail cams pics are, this guy crossed several other migration routes getting there. Definately one of the most amazing things I've seen. I know of a buck last year a that went over 30 miles to where he wintered in the same general area and that blew my mind. Crazy thing is, he's back in his late summer haunts this year. Cool stuff.

The migrators are amazing critters. After reading "The Okanogan Mule Deer" by Don Zeigler for the 3rd time, nothing surprises me except the timing this year. They tracked deer that spent summers deep in the Pasayten and wintered near Twisp and Carlton. Its a great book for those who hunt the Methow.

Doesn't look like a book that is easily available. quick search shows $192 

Yikes, looks like it's become a rare publication. If anyone in the Skagit Valley area wants to borrow mine for a couple weeks, send me a PM. I'm not interested in shipping or selling it but will loan it out for a short time.

[mitch184]

Unreal buck.  Lot of very nice deer out there this year so far!!

[badnewskruse]

giant!! lots of nice mule deer getting tagged in washington this year but this is by FAR the biggest I've seen

[Griz231]

giant!! lots of nice mule deer getting tagged in washington this year but this is by FAR the biggest I've seen

I'm very curious to see what gets harvested with the late tags.  Should be a good one!
I'm headed over for whitetails north of Kettle Falls on the 11th. Hoping I hit the rut over there. 

[Dan-o]

Holy crap..............  I don't even know what ot think about that monster.