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desert horns
« on: March 18, 2019, 12:46:38 PM »
Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?

took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2019, 12:53:44 PM »
I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic! :tup:
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Re: desert horns
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2019, 02:55:44 PM »
I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic! :tup:

right on! do you know if anyone has any pics of the set, always love seeing what people are picking up,

also, thanks, unfortunately sold that set last year, i have sold 3 sets in years past that went anywhere from 360-380, and some singles that were pigs, always pops back in my mind and regret it every day. officially done selling horns, rather just be able to look through a huge pile of horns when im to old to hike :brew:

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2019, 03:17:35 PM »
Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?

took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places
You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.
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Re: desert horns
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2019, 03:34:39 PM »
Really?

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2019, 03:43:12 PM »
Really?
Yes really.  I am assuming that you would do the same by your response.  Why would drive over an hour away to shed hunt when there are 4-5 great units within 30 minutes?
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Re: desert horns
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2019, 03:58:46 PM »
The same reason I drive to the Blues, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado every year. Because I can,
 and over the years I can pick up quadruple the amount of horns and twice the quality of most horns I can pick up within an hour of my house.

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2019, 04:05:26 PM »
I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic! :tup:

right on! do you know if anyone has any pics of the set, always love seeing what people are picking up,

also, thanks, unfortunately sold that set last year, i have sold 3 sets in years past that went anywhere from 360-380, and some singles that were pigs, always pops back in my mind and regret it every day. officially done selling horns, rather just be able to look through a huge pile of horns when im to old to hike :brew:
just curious, what is a ballpark asking price for a decent set?
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Re: desert horns
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2019, 04:07:41 PM »
The same reason I drive to the Blues, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado every year. Because I can,
 and over the years I can pick up quadruple the amount of horns and twice the quality of most horns I can pick up within an hour of my house.

Good information.  I had no idea there was quadruple the amount of horns that are twice the quality in the desert unit versus the units closer to his house.
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Re: desert horns
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2019, 04:11:31 PM »
I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do. :tup:

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2019, 04:19:06 PM »
I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do. :tup:
I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2019, 05:05:05 PM »
No deer in the desert. Move along

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2019, 05:16:16 PM »
I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do. :tup:
I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.
Could be the geology of the area.  Places with better mineral contents, usually have better density in the nutrition.  Certain desert areas seem to have lots of mining/minerals. 
A comparison between the Cascades and the various coastal mountain ranges through Oregon and Washington, the coastal mountains were from the subduction zones and glacial rebound--so not a great area for minerals.  The Cascades are volcanic and have a bit more, so even with similar terrains and climates one area can have better antler building capabilities even though the mountains aren't even 100 miles apart.

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Re: desert horns
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2019, 08:09:36 PM »
I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do. :tup:
I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.

I always had you pegged as a wetside guy. How long have you resided on this side?

 


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