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Title: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 25, 2012, 08:50:01 AM: Just had to post this before anyone else. :chuckle:

My wife just watched off the back deck for about 15 minutes as a spike and a 2x2 went at it. She doesn't really have anything to base it against but she said they seemed to be going at it in more than just a "practice fight". Said they locked up, raking antlers and banging heads pretty hard and shoved each other hard multiple times, grunting, stomping, snorting, and raking the ground with their hooves. Said they would go hard for about a minute or 2 and take a break for a minute or 2, snorting, grunting, and circling each other then back at it they went. She tried to get video but the woods were still pretty dark and all she had was her video camera. Wish I was there.
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Glockster on September 25, 2012, 08:54:20 AM: Congrats...you're the first 'rut/winter/etc is going to be early because I saw a ____" post of 2012. :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
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Post by: sirmissalot on September 25, 2012, 11:25:06 AM: Thats funny.
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Post by: headshot5 on September 25, 2012, 11:36:17 AM: I have to concur with this thread. My neck is starting to swell.
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Post by: Miles on September 25, 2012, 11:38:14 AM: The annual thread.

:chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 11:51:27 AM: They're already shedding, haven't you found any fresh brown yet?
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Post by: Huntbear on September 25, 2012, 11:59:00 AM: I saw one with fresh antler growth.. had 3 or 4 nubs already.... dang you guys are slow...
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 25, 2012, 12:13:02 PM: I saw next years fawns on grazing on the side of the road on my way to work this morning. I think what my wife saw was the start of next Octobers rut :chuckle:
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Post by: runamuk on September 25, 2012, 12:13:21 PM: Quote from: Miles on September 25, 2012, 11:38:14 AM

The annual thread.

:chuckle:

:chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: NWBREW on September 25, 2012, 12:15:09 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 11:51:27 AM
They're already shedding, haven't you found any fresh brown yet?

:chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: WildBear on September 25, 2012, 12:39:40 PM: Results for 2013 are out!! NOT SELECTED.
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 25, 2012, 12:44:47 PM: Quote from: WildBear on September 25, 2012, 12:39:40 PM
Results for 2013 are out!! NOT SELECTED.

well, draw deadline for the 2014 season is tomorrow so make sure you get your application in before midnight
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Huntbear on September 25, 2012, 01:00:17 PM: Hey all, I am new around here.... got drawn for a big bull tag in the Dayton unit... never been east of Auburn... can someone send me GPS coordinates of the biggest bulls, and the farmers fields he is most likely to be seen in closest to the road (so I can use my mirror on the truck for a deadrest) and I can drive to the carcass and load it with help of the Mossback crew....

Oh, and this is my first post.....
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Post by: turkeyfeather on September 25, 2012, 01:36:36 PM: I just shot a huge 180 class buck that I got pics of on trail cam last year (2012). Of course I don't have time to post a story or pics yet, but I will try later. But it really did happen. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Hoythunter on September 25, 2012, 01:41:36 PM: I'm going archery hunting this weekend, anyone have a good recommendatio for a bow? :tung:
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Post by: CedarPants on September 25, 2012, 01:52:14 PM: Quote from: Huntbear on September 25, 2012, 01:00:17 PM
Hey all, I am new around here.... got drawn for a big bull tag in the Dayton unit... never been east of Auburn... can someone send me GPS coordinates of the biggest bulls, and the farmers fields he is most likely to be seen in closest to the road (so I can use my mirror on the truck for a deadrest) and I can drive to the carcass and load it with help of the Mossback crew....

Oh, and this is my first post.....

:lol4: :lol4:

Hi all, I've bee lurking for a while but this is my first post. I read yesterday that it's any bull elk up in the NE corner. WOOHOO!!! No more spike only hunts!! Anyway, where are the elk up there and does anyone have private property I can hunt them on? Thanks!! Oh I also need a ride up there and if I can stay in your camp that would be great.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 25, 2012, 03:25:06 PM: whats the best brightest flashlight that i can attach to my bow? :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: de0827 on September 25, 2012, 03:33:15 PM: You guys are all hilarious! :chuckle: I love getting some mid-day humor!
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Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 03:33:22 PM: I was baiting deer with my peanut butter and this bear accidentally came in.....
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Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 03:34:11 PM: 380 bulls, 600 pound bears, and 30 pound steelhead..........
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Post by: GUscottie on September 25, 2012, 03:37:36 PM: I saw a ram with over a full curl, he was pushing 2 full curls, I let him walk because he was too far out for my 300 winchester ultra supreme magnum...I think he was like 200 yards away. I just didn't feel comfortable taking the shot since it was in the Woodland Park Zoo
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Post by: AKBowman on September 25, 2012, 03:47:58 PM: Where can I camp in the Winston unit and will the gates be locked up this year?
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Post by: Mark B on September 25, 2012, 04:04:27 PM: :tup: :tup:DID YOU SEE TAHT BOBCAT!!! IT WAS HUGE!@#@#$%$# :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Huntbear on September 25, 2012, 04:32:23 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
380 bulls, 600 pound bears, and 30 pound steelhead..........

Hey, that steelhead was all of 30 lbs.... well ok 21 after I detached the 5 lb. snagging lead, and snipped the adipose fin off... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Glockster on September 25, 2012, 05:22:55 PM: My buddy's friend's cousin's wife told him that WDFW said all big game seasons would be shut down then reopened and extended after fire season.
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Post by: CedarPants on September 25, 2012, 06:06:17 PM: Sorry, meant to get back to you guys earlier but I was out checkin my trail cam. Some SOB stole it!! I put it in a sweet ass spot that I'm sure the elk were using, it was right along a green-dot road and in plain sight but come on man private property is private property. Or is it? I can't remember if I was on private property or not, it wasn't posted so I don't think it matters. Anyway I'm going to go buy a new trail cam now and try to rattle in a 6x6 blacktail in the Cheney unit since the rut already started.

Happy hunting!!
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 25, 2012, 06:10:20 PM: I'm actually really glad i started this thread. I was hoping you guys would focus on what my wife saw but, this turned out so much better :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 06:30:04 PM: Huntwa get together in the Clockum, natives and whites all come together for a barbecue. 2 six point bull s have been slow cooking for a week, try our new sage smoked tenderloins.......ok, maybe thats not funny
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Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 25, 2012, 06:34:13 PM: I got drawn for a Modern quality blue mountains foothills east tag this year super excited except I am reading this is mainly all private land. So I am planning on heading over the day before the season opens, and knocking on some doors. You guys could save me allot of trouble if you could let me know of any landowners who would give access. I am not looking for your secret spots just the private land access that some good spots are on. Also I am bringing my quad with me to help me get my deer out (also doubles as a great rifle rest in a pinch ;))
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Post by: rtspring on September 25, 2012, 06:37:15 PM: I got drawn for the Stevens county OIL wolf tag....

I think i will make WOLF rice a roni.....

RTSPRING
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: CedarPants on September 25, 2012, 06:58:53 PM: Quote from: DoubleJ on September 25, 2012, 06:10:20 PM
I'm actually really glad i started this thread. I was hoping you guys would focus on what my wife saw but, this turned out so much better :chuckle:

:chuckle:

This thread is seriously cracking me up
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: AKBowman on September 25, 2012, 08:12:03 PM: Does calling and rattling work for blacktails? I must have 3 bottles of does piss sprayed on the bill of my cap and still nothing's come up to my blind, which is in the ditch of the mainline road...where some a-hole stole my cam from last week >:(
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Post by: boneaddict on September 25, 2012, 08:22:15 PM: I have had more smiles out of this thread than I have in awhile.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 26, 2012, 05:47:32 AM: I found this wierd looking thing strapped to a tree...looks like it has a camera lense on it and theres a screen inside that says enter password..anyine know how to get a password? I dont know why soneone would leave this in the woods with all the thieves running around.
:chuckle:
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Post by: Glockster on September 26, 2012, 08:32:26 AM: I have a disabled (youngster, combat vet, dad has terminal ___). Not looking for any honey holes, just a good info to put them on a nice buck. PM me ok, your secret is safe with me. :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on September 26, 2012, 08:40:23 AM: NEW STATE RECORD shot. I heard about it. Guess its a big one.........
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Post by: Dan-o on September 26, 2012, 08:52:37 AM: Anybody else hear of the Big foot sighting by Snoqualmie Pass?
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Post by: Huntbear on September 26, 2012, 08:55:47 AM: Quote from: Dan-o on September 26, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Anybody else hear of the Big foot sighting by Snoqualmie Pass?

I heard it was driving a HOT PINK PRIUS! :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2012, 09:42:29 AM: Quote from: Huntbear on September 26, 2012, 08:55:47 AM
Quote from: Dan-o on September 26, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Anybody else hear of the Big foot sighting by Snoqualmie Pass?

I heard it was driving a HOT PINK PRIUS! :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

And heading for Seattle to sign up for welfare, food stamps, and resident status so he can vote for Jay Inslee! :chuckle: :sry:
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2012, 10:04:30 AM: Quote from: AKBowman on September 25, 2012, 08:12:03 PM
Does calling and rattling work for blacktails? I must have 3 bottles of does piss sprayed on the bill of my cap and still nothing's come up to my blind, which is in the ditch of the mainline road...where some a-hole stole my cam from last week >:(

You are doing it all wrong! You have to gargle the doe piss so your breath doesn't alert the deer to your presence! :tup:
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Huntbear on September 26, 2012, 10:15:20 AM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2012, 09:42:29 AM
Quote from: Huntbear on September 26, 2012, 08:55:47 AM
Quote from: Dan-o on September 26, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Anybody else hear of the Big foot sighting by Snoqualmie Pass?

I heard it was driving a HOT PINK PRIUS! :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

And heading for Seattle to sign up for welfare, food stamps, and resident status so he can vote for Jay Inslee! :chuckle: :sry:

Probably driving over and wasting the gas to find C-Post due to someone here on the forum mentioning the great hunting and he took it seriously,, since NO ONE messes with a Sasquatch... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: CedarPants on September 26, 2012, 10:15:40 AM: Hi everyone, I'm out hunting right now and am seeing deer everywhere. I had to drive around a locked gate with a sign that said "Closed to Public Access", but I don't have a lot of free time so I have to get my hunts in when I can. I shot a deer with my bow like an hour ago, but it ran off and since I didn't see it tip over I just kept hunting. I'll probably switch to rifle now, is this what you guys would do? Any bullet recommendations? I have a .338, a 375 H&H, and an AK47 with me, which would you use? Or should I just stick with my bow and maybe try some exploding tip arrows? I have some of those, man wouldn't that be awesome?

Anyway, I don't even think hunting season is open where I'm at but who cares, whack em and stack em right??? Any tips on good hunting areas would be great
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: FLIZZ on September 26, 2012, 12:13:02 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on September 26, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Anybody else hear of the Big foot sighting by Snoqualmie Pass?
In all seriousness I saw him, I have some pictures of him but I'm having trouble uploading, can anybody help me out?
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Post by: Colville on September 26, 2012, 12:54:06 PM: Would you shoot a wolf?

NO!!!
YES!!!
NO!!!
YES!!!
POACHER!!!
AM NOT!!
UNETHICAL BAD PERSON!
BITE ME!
HAVE SOME MORALS AS#)LE!!
AT LEAST I DON’T CURSE! D!#)&EAD!
I DON”T EITHER, UNLESS SOMEONE POACHES OR GENERALLY ANNOYS ME.
WELL I DO, SO S)*^&K YOU!!! PS I’D SHOOT A WOLF AT 864 LASERED YARDS!!

ARE 800 YARD SHOTS ETHICAL?
YES!
NO!............
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Curly on September 26, 2012, 12:57:26 PM: Jeez Colville, that sure is a huge bodied buck in your avatar pic. :o 8) :tup:
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Post by: DoubleJ on September 26, 2012, 01:01:41 PM: Quote from: Curly on September 26, 2012, 12:57:26 PM
Jeez Colville, that sure is a huge bodied buck in your avatar pic. :o 8) :tup:

Not that big. He's just long arming it
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Post by: Colville on September 26, 2012, 01:14:00 PM: Long arming it and not wearing orange, because I'm a poacher. No way I take that crap off for a picture, just sticking it to the man!!

I also took my boot off and posed it against the deer's back so that it would "look" like I'm acutally sitting right against the deer. I was really 6 feet behind it. And we were in the sequim animal park. (photoshopped out the dart). You too can have your picture taken with fluffy the deer.
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Post by: AKBowman on September 26, 2012, 01:22:40 PM: Quote from: DoubleJ on September 26, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
Quote from: Curly on September 26, 2012, 12:57:26 PM
Jeez Colville, that sure is a huge bodied buck in your avatar pic. :o 8) :tup:

Not that big. He's just long arming it

Yeah that's a hell of a Blacktail!!
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Post by: Curly on September 26, 2012, 01:30:11 PM: :chuckle: :lol4: :DOH:
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2012, 01:31:58 PM: Quote from: AKBowman on September 26, 2012, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: DoubleJ on September 26, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
Quote from: Curly on September 26, 2012, 12:57:26 PM
Jeez Colville, that sure is a huge bodied buck in your avatar pic. :o 8) :tup:

Not that big. He's just long arming it

Yeah that's a hell of a Blacktail!!

Proof that gargling doe piss works! :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Atroxus on September 26, 2012, 01:45:08 PM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on September 26, 2012, 01:31:58 PM
Quote from: AKBowman on September 26, 2012, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: DoubleJ on September 26, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
Quote from: Curly on September 26, 2012, 12:57:26 PM
Jeez Colville, that sure is a huge bodied buck in your avatar pic. :o 8) :tup:

Not that big. He's just long arming it

Yeah that's a hell of a Blacktail!!

Proof that gargling doe piss works! :chuckle: :chuckle:

:puke: I think I'll just take your word for it.
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Post by: X-Force on September 26, 2012, 07:42:06 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: buck man on September 27, 2012, 01:22:51 PM: Hey guys, just had some great sex with the wife. Now she is cutting me off until I bring home a deer :dunno:. I haven't hunted in 5 years but would love to hunt one of your honey holes that way I don't have to scout and I can get back to the bedroom Olympics ASAP. Any help would be appreciated. :tup:
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:24:25 PM: Send her on over....I'll help where I can.
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Post by: GUscottie on September 27, 2012, 01:36:07 PM: Where can a guy find a good crossbow for archery season? What's your preferred expandable broadhead? I'm thinking Swacker
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 01:36:40 PM: Pretty sure the first 3.5" have been handled already, H20.
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 01:37:47 PM: Well, that's a dumb rule. Why can't we use illuminocks in Washington??
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:38:26 PM: So what you are telling me is you are swinging by?

I have forgotten what this thread is about? Anyone wanno go catch some crab this weekend?
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 27, 2012, 01:41:57 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:38:26 PM
So what you are telling me is you are swinging by?

I have forgotten what this thread is about? Anyone wanno go catch some crab this weekend?

I would but, I have an appointment with my boss. He's taking me out for a canary rockfish fishing trip :tup:
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 01:42:06 PM: I'm in. I've got the best crab bait ever - native coho/chinook/steelhead adipose fins. Got a bunch of 'em over the summer. Froze them in blocks with seal flipper. The rears, not the fronts.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:43:26 PM: Man....it's been weeks since I've had fresh rockfish!
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Post by: DoubleJ on September 27, 2012, 01:44:49 PM: If I get a few extras, I'll trade you some for some meat off your third bear when you get it.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:47:05 PM: Deal...also....since I've only shot a doe, not a buck, I've saved my tag. There is a HUGE 170 class two point I'm going to take a shot at. We can swap bear meat, gall bladder, or some of the 2pt ( whatever I end up taking....backstraps probably) for some.
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 01:52:39 PM: Poll:

Which is better for hunting?

.243 Winchester
Browning
7mm/06
.280 Remington
7mm Remington Express
30 caliber bullets
Slick Tricks 100gr
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:57:29 PM: Oh....good questions...........

.243 Winchester...........................this one because I only take headshots
Browning.................this one because I always root for the Browning crew on Axe Men
7mm/06......................this one because it has 'ought six at the end
.280 Remington...............this one becuase it is for "real" shooters
7mm Remington Express............this one becuase express is always better
30 caliber bullets..............this one because the odds of having it forensically tested is higher than average
Slick Tricks 100gr............this one because you don't need to tune them unless shooting past 100 yards...

how'd I do?
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Post by: huntnphool on September 27, 2012, 02:10:07 PM: If you want the number of predation livestock kills to be reduced simply increase the predator numbers by 25%, it's that simple!
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 02:11:32 PM: You did great, except you forgot to complain that I didn't put your favorite thing to use in there.

Quote from: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 01:38:26 PM
So what you are telling me is you are swinging by?

Just saw this... :chuckle:
Yep. I like to play safe so I fold it in half and keep the business end to myself.
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 02:14:02 PM: Good to know.....wearing a ladies thong realy helps with placement I hear.
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Post by: Skillet on September 27, 2012, 02:31:47 PM: :o
You and D-Rock been chatting while watching The View again?
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Post by: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 02:34:14 PM: Yep. We love the view. The gals have so many good things to say. The fat one says something and D-Rock is like, I know, right...totally!. Then, the ugly one says something and I'm like OMG she totally knows me and what I'm all about. Then....the other one...the mouthy botox one says something and we are both like ROFL and looking at each other like what, I know right!
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Post by: turkeyfeather on September 27, 2012, 03:09:09 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on September 27, 2012, 02:34:14 PM
Yep. We love the view. The gals have so many good things to say. The fat one says something and D-Rock is like, I know, right...totally!. Then, the ugly one says something and I'm like OMG she totally knows me and what I'm all about. Then....the other one...the mouthy botox one says something and we are both like ROFL and looking at each other like what, I know right!

It's obvious that you are a big fan of the show. :chuckle:
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Post by: Dan-o on September 27, 2012, 03:52:56 PM: This is exactly why I don't post kill pics on here anymore........ I personally taped it at 486 2/8".
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Post by: Glockster on September 27, 2012, 04:31:42 PM: I saw a flock of migrating geese yesterday....it's gonna be snowy winter.

Man, can't wait for the deer opener!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 27, 2012, 04:35:21 PM: cooler mornings has gotten me thinking now :tup: :bfg: For my son Ted and :archery_smiley: for me come late season ...
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Post by: Curly on September 27, 2012, 04:41:04 PM: I ate some excellent peach cobbler for desert last night. :drool:
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Post by: Colville on September 27, 2012, 04:59:02 PM: When you catch a native steelhead, and he takes treble hook on your blue fox way back into the gills, what's the best way to get the barbs out? I keep holding through the gills on the other side but I just get all bloody. Anyhow, why do you think they swim on their backs when you put em back? Mine was all slimey so I wiped it all down, I guess rivers are filthy.
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Post by: DoubleJ on September 27, 2012, 06:11:28 PM: Quote from: Curly on September 27, 2012, 04:41:04 PM
I ate some excellent peach cobbler for desert last night. :drool:

You don't have to lie to fit in around here, curly
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Huntbear on September 27, 2012, 09:15:02 PM: I just heard from my sisters, inlaws, cousins, grandchilds, aunts dog that a NEW STATE RECORD has been shot somewhere in the vicinity of Discovery Park... it came to me by a facebook text, and the photo is amazing... unfortunately I do not have permission to post it here... maybe the hunter will eventually find this forum, sign up, find this thread I started and show us his trophy...
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Post by: xXLojackXx on September 27, 2012, 09:51:56 PM: Good lord! this has the makings to rival the "where am I" thread in post counts.... Some funny chit though...
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Post by: Atroxus on September 27, 2012, 10:10:55 PM: I decided I want to try archery hunting next year...I got me a crossbow with a laser sight, and some lumenoks cause I heard they extend your maximum range out to like 120 yards. I just need a good spot to setup my tree stand and decoy. If you don't want to advertise your honey-hole just PM me. I promise only to share it with relatives, close personal friends and people I meet on the bus. By the way I'll need a ride and some help setting my my tree stand.
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Post by: Buckmark on September 27, 2012, 10:20:28 PM: I really just want to try some wildgame to see if hunting is for me, anyone have a package or so to spare so i can try it.
I am interested in all game animals, so any extras steaks, roasts, backstraps from deers, bears, elks would be great.
Thanks....oh and can you deliver
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: Doc Sauce on September 28, 2012, 04:02:01 PM: Went for a walk in the hills today. Saw some Eagles... or maybe turkey vultures or sparrows... too similar to tell... anyway, saw them flying in crazy circles and doing aerobatic dances and stuff... does this mean the turkey rut is over?
Title: Re: The rut is going to be early!
Post by: h20hunter on September 28, 2012, 04:13:32 PM: PRIMARY Turkey rut is over....secondary turkey rut is just beginning. Usually...the younger dumber ones killed killed off first. However, I've heard of a bunch of jack knobs that think calling at night in between the two seperate turkey ruts is fun. They are educating the birds and ruining it all for us. Most people get distracted with the eagles (and hawks) flying in on your decoys. I'd shoot 'em all first, then, when the secondary rut kicks in you are good to go!
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 28, 2012, 04:15:36 PM: I shot this buck at 98 yds with my bow today...i only had a 60 yd pin but i just held high...i think i gut shot it...some green gross stuff on the ground...it stopped after about 10yds...i looked for another 10min but couldnt find it...what do you guys think i could have done better? Also..these deer in the area are too tough and keep running off when shot so does anyone have a spot they could point me to with wimpy deer? Im not askin for honey holes unless you want to show me..i wont tell anyone....i can also hit a deer on the run at 100yds with my bow :tup:

Btw this early rut is great...bucks everywhere..there bedding down in the middle of the road :yike: :tup:
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Post by: hrd2fnd on September 28, 2012, 04:16:06 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on September 27, 2012, 10:20:28 PM
I really just want to try some wildgame to see if hunting is for me, anyone have a package or so to spare so i can try it.
I am interested in all game animals, so any extras steaks, roasts, backstraps from deers, bears, elks would be great.
Thanks....oh and can you deliver

Will take the same, but will pickup if in the Marysville Everett area :chuckle:
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Post by: Glockster on September 29, 2012, 09:08:24 AM: I saw 6 deer in a group. The migration is going to be early this year.
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Post by: cleetus on October 01, 2012, 12:02:52 AM: I have been getting this Big Foot Like creature :yike: on my game camera for almost a year now. Can someone tell me what I should do? I would post the pics but they are way too grainy to see. Why is it that it takes perfect pics except for when it comes to this creature. :dunno:
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Post by: mfswallace on October 01, 2012, 12:08:13 AM: went to the woods today and

Biggest I've ever seen

So not sure if I should do that again

First time for everything I guess

What do you guys think?

Fill in the Blanks Game................................... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: matt94 on October 01, 2012, 03:04:21 AM: Quote from: GUscottie on September 25, 2012, 03:37:36 PM
I saw a ram with over a full curl, he was pushing 2 full curls, I let him walk because he was too far out for my 300 winchester ultra supreme magnum...I think he was like 200 yards away. I just didn't feel comfortable taking the shot since it was in the Woodland Park Zoo
:lol4: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: krism83 on October 01, 2012, 04:03:42 AM: I went out scouting today and ended up getting 35 grouse with my handgun. Best shot I took at one was from 100 yards and I took his head clean off, didn't lose an ounce of meat.

On the way back to the truck I managed to get this nice color phase bear crossing my path, luckily I had a few rounds left so I dropped him where he stood, sucker must be at least 7 feet and weigh in at like 500+. All the photos are on my phone I will upload them soon...
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Post by: Duffer on October 01, 2012, 04:08:50 AM: Never happened without pics..... of said handgun!
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Post by: krism83 on October 01, 2012, 04:38:06 AM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi478.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr141%2Fforensic-science-cja%2FCOP357Derringer.jpg&hash=3de5c5044c81789c60fdbeb53ebd8d671ebf6dda)

It's a fact now!!
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Post by: Duffer on October 01, 2012, 04:46:13 AM: That's.....AWESOME!

So you shot the grouse four at a time then? :chuckle:
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Post by: krism83 on October 01, 2012, 04:49:35 AM: that's the only way to do it!!
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Post by: Twispriver on October 01, 2012, 11:23:56 AM: I saw the indians gathering a lot of firewood - Gonna be a long, cold winter