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Quality buck
« on: March 04, 2012, 09:51:32 AM »
What is the best quality deer permit to draw for an archery hunter? The reason  ask is because I am getting close to that 10 point mark and really want to hunt mule deer in the rut. My issue is besides the Eniat they dont offer a hunt in the other units I know. ( Alta, Gardner) My passion is bow hunting but I have been contemplating changing weapons to get more options at a big rutting buck. This decision has really been bugging me because I think I wont be as satisfied if I draw a tag and shoot one from 200+ yards. Any input would be helpfull.
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 10:00:00 AM »
Look in the game regs and find out which units everybody puts in for.  It's pretty obvious.  On another note you should learn the swakane.  There is a general late season for archery.  plenty of big bucks in there.  Just a thought. 
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 10:01:31 AM »
I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery  tags still are your best bet.  10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .

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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 10:20:02 AM »
Throttle no one said you cant take your bow on a rifle hunt or take an open site rifle and sneak close.  :dunno: Just a thought
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2012, 12:08:14 PM »
If you draw the rifle tag you can still use your bow....   :tup:

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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2012, 12:32:21 PM »
Yup you sure can. You just have to wear the orange.
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2012, 12:36:17 PM »
I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery  tags still are your best bet.  10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .

 :yeah:
and 200 yard shots are not gimme quality bucks either....
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2012, 12:45:10 PM »
If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.

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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2012, 12:51:13 PM »
If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.

With 12 you have a pretty good chance if you apply for a couple of the less popular hunts.


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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2012, 12:59:30 PM »
It's just luck of the draw... Points help but aren't a requirement... My buddy drew a Desert rifle tag with one point 5 or 6 years ago... I wanted to kill him...   :chuckle: 

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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2012, 04:43:04 PM »
I had 4 when I drew mine in '10.
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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2012, 04:49:12 PM »
I apply for rifle usually, and then hunt with my bow during modern season.  This is mostly becasue of the options the modern guys have for late permits where I want to hunt.   The exception is of course having the multiseason permit which I have drawn a couple times.   

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Re: Quality buck
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2012, 08:37:42 PM »
Thanks for the input guys.
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