Desert where’s the big one?

[Hankbest17]

That’s the question  :chuckle my dad got drawn we’ve been here since two days before it opened lots of hiking and glassing seeing plenty of does and small bucks and a couple decent bucks but not the one he’s dreamt about seeing in the famous desert unit if anyone has some good intel that would be greatly appreciated! If he ends up being successful I will be sure to post some pics here

[HUNTNORTHWEST]

There were more tags than usual issued in that unit this year. At least that’s what it seams like. I’m sure someone here knows that actual stats but should be lots of hunter competition.

[high_hunter]

Same with my ol man.  What tags he got?

I won't be any help until after he gets his but then happy to share intel or lend a hand anytime on a packout.

PM if you wanna connect

HH.   

[Hankbest17]

He has the early tag we’re here now hunting been fun so far!

[Mtnwalker]

There were more tags than usual issued in that unit this year. At least that’s what it seams like. I’m sure someone here knows that actual stats but should be lots of hunter competition.

18-20 has been the norm lately for the early hunt, this year was 18. Hank tell your Dad to stay positive and keep grinding it out, these last few days of the season will be the best. Don't give up right when it starts getting good!

[duckmen1]

These days seeing deer there isn't a problem. But seeing a big buck well thats a different story. Best of luck. Have a fun hunt and enjoy the area.

[Wingin it]

Nothing specific to add, but good luck to your dad! I hope he connects with a good one.

[bigdub257]

I saw a picture of a 7x7 toad that was reportedly taken out of the unit on the opener.  Don't have any other specifics.  Hopefully you guys can find something similar!  My dream hunt!

[high_hunter]

He has the early tag we’re here now hunting been fun so far!

The early modern.  Good for him and you for going along.  Hope something big presents itself these last few days.  Like others said, stay positive and keep grinding it out. 

We'll be in there in November so looking forward to the later season action.

-HH

[blindluck]

Saw one of the legends of the unit last winter. They are there and you will know when you see one.

[Bone collector 13]

There was a stud killed opening morning. There are a few out there. Keep grinding

[boneaddict]

I’ll probably hit it this weekend.  If you see a big lens, say hey

[Hankbest17]

Thank you guys for the replies and messages!! He killed one last night here’s a pic and my dad is a newbie on this site but claims he will do a write up

[92xj]

Nice and congrats!

Was it just a chance encounter?  acting rutty at all?

[LDennis24]

Nice buck! Tell him Congratulations! Thats a cool rack!
What's all this nonsense about a 7x7 toad... pic?