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Offline boneaddict

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2018, 09:12:28 AM »
Yeah the negativity around it is a bummer, I waited 11 years for this tag. Regardless of the outcome I've got 11 days to hunt in Nov which is unique in itself. I hope there are lots of bucks and I can find a good one but if not I'm determined not to be down about it before I get there!

I hope it snows also, but weather and deer are out of my control

The one thing really going for you is that there was little migration for the general, so what there is that migrates should all be there for your pickings.

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2018, 09:14:17 AM »
I can’t wait to get out and glass for my dad. First time he’s ever going to get to experience the mule deer rut. Gonna be tough for sure because he’s never let a legal buck walk. I’ll make sure he lets a few go this year.

We're holding his shells the first couple days! I know he's going to want to let that .300 eat! :chuckle:
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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2018, 09:37:32 AM »
Enjoy the time with the rutting mule deer, and being able to see deer from the rig without a sea of orange.  it's a great time of the year in great country.
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2018, 11:07:50 AM »
I'm getting psyched for my late Gardner tag.  I know the population is way down, but I've waited years for a tag.  It's going to be a treat to just be there during the rut, and to hunt the area without hordes of people around.  I couldn't care less if I get one or not.
The old man had this tag in 2015 and you will have a good hunt
Remember that buck is climbing that Mt. every day!

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2018, 11:45:18 AM »
I drew Chiwawa Nov. 25-30.   🙏

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2018, 11:57:51 AM »
Getting excited here as well. My dad and I finally drew Pogue again after 11 yrs. The last time I shot a large 2 point on the last afternoon. I shot this guy because there were no larger bucks around and I didn't want him passing any more genes around. This year I took two weeks off.

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2018, 11:58:30 AM »
Yeah the negativity around it is a bummer, I waited 11 years for this tag. Regardless of the outcome I've got 11 days to hunt in Nov which is unique in itself. I hope there are lots of bucks and I can find a good one but if not I'm determined not to be down about it before I get there!

I hope it snows also, but weather and deer are out of my control

The one thing really going for you is that there was little migration for the general, so what there is that migrates should all be there for your pickings.

What bone said is on the money. Buy a cougar tag please, especially for guys that have any of the Methow tags, lots of cats!

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2018, 12:52:25 PM »
Getting excited here as well. My dad and I finally drew Pogue again after 11 yrs. The last time I shot a large 2 point on the last afternoon. I shot this guy because there were no larger bucks around and I didn't want him passing any more genes around. This year I took two weeks off.

Can't believe it's been that long. What I still can't believe is your dads buck gave me the slip the last day of general for the 2nd year in a row. It was cool to finally see him up close and that your dad was able to tag a great buck in a spot where he'd hunted for years in the general. Good luck to you two. :tup:

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2018, 01:11:00 PM »
Yeah the negativity around it is a bummer, I waited 11 years for this tag. Regardless of the outcome I've got 11 days to hunt in Nov which is unique in itself. I hope there are lots of bucks and I can find a good one but if not I'm determined not to be down about it before I get there!

I hope it snows also, but weather and deer are out of my control

The one thing really going for you is that there was little migration for the general, so what there is that migrates should all be there for your pickings.

What bone said is on the money. Buy a cougar tag please, especially for guys that have any of the Methow tags, lots of cats!

I've got one in my pocket already and might be more excited to shoot a lion than a big muley. I'd be thrilled to punch that tag
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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2018, 02:23:52 PM »
Yeah the negativity around it is a bummer, I waited 11 years for this tag. Regardless of the outcome I've got 11 days to hunt in Nov which is unique in itself. I hope there are lots of bucks and I can find a good one but if not I'm determined not to be down about it before I get there!

I hope it snows also, but weather and deer are out of my control

The one thing really going for you is that there was little migration for the general, so what there is that migrates should all be there for your pickings.

What bone said is on the money. Buy a cougar tag please, especially for guys that have any of the Methow tags, lots of cats!

I've got one in my pocket already and might be more excited to shoot a lion than a big muley. I'd be thrilled to punch that tag

Good luck on both :tup:

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2018, 03:17:56 PM »
Yeah the negativity around it is a bummer, I waited 11 years for this tag. Regardless of the outcome I've got 11 days to hunt in Nov which is unique in itself. I hope there are lots of bucks and I can find a good one but if not I'm determined not to be down about it before I get there!

I hope it snows also, but weather and deer are out of my control

The one thing really going for you is that there was little migration for the general, so what there is that migrates should all be there for your pickings.

What bone said is on the money. Buy a cougar tag please, especially for guys that have any of the Methow tags, lots of cats!

I've got one in my pocket already and might be more excited to shoot a lion than a big muley. I'd be thrilled to punch that tag

Good luck on both :tup:
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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2018, 05:04:57 PM »
Lower your standards and enjoy the hunt that takes 12-20 years to draw , burn Washington points then hunt out of state ! Show me any other state that with 15 points that doesn't have trophy bucks . 

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #27 on: October 30, 2018, 09:59:19 AM »
Looks like a little weather is moving in for the opening of the hunts. Good luck to everybody.

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Re: Late Quality Deer
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2018, 12:00:02 PM »
Every hunt is what you make it

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Late Quality Deer
« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2018, 01:56:24 PM »
My dad has a quilomene tag and we are pretty dang excited!
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