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Offline Karl Blanchard

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Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« on: June 14, 2024, 12:13:12 PM »
Well after nearly 3 decades of faithfully applying I finally pulled a quality deer tag.  Desert early archery.  It's the complete opposite of a slam dunk big buck but I'm excited for the challenge.  I've got 20 or so days penciled in for scouting between now and Sept 1 so hopeful I can turn up something. 

I'd love to chat with anyone that has some experience in this unit, especially early.  I've hunted it quite a bit for waterfowl and coyotes but no boots on the ground since 2015 or so. 

The goal is an exceptional buck and I'm willing to throw the tag into the ever growing pile of unpunched mule deer tags in pursuit of him. Scouting officially starts tomorrow. 
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2024, 12:31:46 PM »
Good luck man. I know you will give it your all and hope luck is on your side!
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2024, 12:37:34 PM »
Congrats, best of luck to you!  :tup:
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2024, 01:15:05 PM »
Congratulations! I got a feeling your gonna do just fine.👍

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2024, 01:18:29 PM »
Congratulations. Following to see the results. Good luck

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2024, 01:23:15 PM »
If you loved elk as much as you do mule deer, I’d give you GPS cord of a big buck. But, you hate elk so…..
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2024, 01:41:10 PM »
Congratulations! I got a feeling your gonna do just fine.👍
Definitely an ice cold pepsi when that buck hits the tailgate.....well it'll be an ice cold pepsi even if one doesn't hit the tailgate if we're being honest  :chuckle:  It'll be 20 years for me on July 19th. 
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2024, 01:59:46 PM »
I've been along on a few hunts over the years in there at that time.  Be prepared for big mosquitos if you are anywhere near water.  They suck, literally!  Shoot me a PM and I can tell you what I know.  May or may not be much help?  Good luck on your hunt!

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2024, 02:07:48 PM »
Do not leave valuables or items of importance in your truck as they may not be there when you come back, it's been terrible for that around here lately.

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2024, 02:13:17 PM »
Do not leave valuables or items of importance in your truck as they may not be there when you come back, it's been terrible for that around here lately.
I'm from Yakima sir, this just goes without saying :chuckle: :bash:
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2024, 02:26:51 PM »
I drive the unit twice daily, and have been on 6-7 hunts with other tag holders. Exceptional will be difficult, (depending on your definition), but not impossible. There are a lot of people who will tell you 170" is about max, but that is not the case. 180+ deer don't just hang out in plain view, even when they are rutting.

This is my first post on HW, but I will help out with anything you want help with.

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2024, 02:31:55 PM »
A friend of mine has been living in that unit, depending how the season rolls out il be rolling through and could spend a day or two spotting

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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2024, 02:37:56 PM »

Congrats Karl.
If you treat this hunt like your dall sheep hunt........A big buck will most likely be taking a dirt nap :chuckle:
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2024, 02:49:57 PM »
Man congrats! Early or late?
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Re: Can someone tell me where this "Desert" unit 290 is?
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2024, 02:55:23 PM »
Man congrats! Early or late?
early. I wanna scout, pattern, and have first Crack at them.
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