need help for muley hunt

[MtnMuley]

A lot of private up there with very few trophies. Know your boundaries!

[Jburke]

I think you would need to draw a special permit to have a good chance of killing a real good trophy Buck.  You could get lucky and find one on a general season hunt.  What size Buck are you looking for?

I think it all depends on what he considers a trophy.  I don't personally think that you need a special permit to have a good chance at killing a trophy buck at all.  I know people that do it somewhat regularly.  I know the person that shot the WA state #10 muzzle loader mulie just a couple years ago and her husband shot a mulie that stretched 31.5 inches wide last year.  I'm no expert by any means and will never claim to be.  But in my opinion it all comes down to how much work you put into it.  If you put in the time and effort before the seasons start that increases your odds a lot. 
Now with that being said, it really depends on what his definition of a trophy is.  I am in the same boat so to speak.  I'm looking for a trophy mulie myself.  I have a multi season tag and two weeks of vacation scheduled for muzzle loader and early rifle already.  I'm not looking for a state record or anything just a good 4x4.  That's a trophy to me and anything better is just a bonus.  I can't even honestly say that I would pass up a 3 point yet.

[pjb3]

Kind of a catch 22 to ask for help for a spot to kill a trophy then say you don't want honey holes.  Dont you think that if there was an area open OTC with trophies all over, that it would probably considered someones honey hole.  Do yourself a favor and quit hunting this state for a so called trophy.  Make it easier on yourself and call them all trophies like they are, that way when you kill a fork-n-horn you can brag all day long about the "trophy" you shot.

Your funny dude

Anyway, yes, a trophy is in ones mind and I like them big. I used to live and guide for elk and deer in Colorado and of course can't compare to there but I'm sure there are  a few around.


Thanks for the "serious" input guys

[700xcr]

I'm mostly a trophy hunter so no meat hunting for me.

So you mean you want to shoot a heavy horned deer and leave the meat to waste? What are you planning on doing with the meat? Them horns are pretty tough to chew on you know!

[700xcr]

 

I used to live and guide for elk and deer in Colorado and of course can't compare to there but I'm sure there are  a few around.


Thanks for the "serious" input guys

Since you used to guide for deer and elk you now you have to do your homework and get out there and scout for them Big Horn Trophy Deer.

[pjb3]

I'm mostly a trophy hunter so no meat hunting for me.

So you mean you want to shoot a heavy horned deer and leave the meat to waste? What are you planning on doing with the meat? Them horns are pretty tough to chew on you know!

That means I don't just shoot a legal deer

[furbearer365]

Hey pjb3, these "stupid people that piss you off" are probably the ones who are killing these "trophy" bucks that you are looking for and asking about. Keep bragging about being in the books, trust me, there are a ton of guys on here that are crazy jealous. I know i am for sure   Being a big time from colorado does you no good here, but you will find that out soon enough. good luck to you

[grundy53]

Probably no help but there aren't many spots where the non-migratoring muleys get a chance to reach trophy size.  If you are planning a General season hunt, scout the most remote, roughest country you can imagine (someplace where even the crazies won't go) and you might find a good buck.  There are not many spots like that in the heavily roaded Okanogan.  Keep putting in for the Special Permits and you might eventually get a draw where you can hunt the migrators.  You could also pack in for the High Hunt in the Pasayten or General season in the Sawtooths.

There are some trophies out there that are huntable before the snow flies. Just have to put in your time and wear out some boot leather but they are there. I've seen several in September and October at "lower" elevations that would be consider trophies by most.

[greenhead_killer]

this forum is like one huge massive disfunctional family. squabble here and there. someone gets their feelings hurt...blah blah blah. just look at the threads and see where people are going for some of the bigger deer. it just takes time to scout and hope to get a break and find a hole that 99.9% of people dont know about. gl to you.

[CavemantheHunter]

Caveman GOOSE DANG IT .. Thanks for giving out another one of my honey holes  if he lives around winthrop or twisp or in eastern washington period he should know these ares and if he is a trophy hunter then he may never kill a deer in washington 

Sorry BOWHUNTER45, I tried to be as vague as possible while still giving some decent advice. I think there are definitely honeyholes when hunting for big mulies, but it definitely depends on what the snow is doing each year.

[coachcw]

not saying you can't kill a throphy in the low lands . But your best bet a a 170plus buck is gonna be deep in the wilderness or deep into slide ridge , plan on a backpack hunt 1-3 days in .good luck !