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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: sneakyjake on October 21, 2012, 11:06:42 AM

Title: Solo backpack hunt ends well
Post by: sneakyjake on October 21, 2012, 11:06:42 AM: Picked up a rifle for the first time in 20 years. Always been archery, but with the kids getting ready to hunt and the multi-tag, thought I would wash off the rust. Packed into an area I hadn't hunted in 20 years alone. Pretty rough getting in there. If it wasn't for the two guys from Wenatchee and a chainsaw, I would have been scr%$ed. PM me if you are on here. First day got me to camp around 1pm. My water filter broke and I needed to search out some springs. Hunted that night and all the next day with out seeing hair until an hour before dark. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a cougar staring me down at 25 yards. Put his face in my scope, flicked the safety off and he ducked. Didn't see him after that. Lots of grouse everywehere. Next morning I had to pack out, went to get water one last time. Figured I would hunt for a few hours on the way. Heard a bunch of clacking. Investigated. Saw horns everywhere. Couldn't get a point count on any of them cuz they were sparring(5 bucks). Finally saw mine and thought "I don't need to count that sh$t". They funneled down a steep hill before I could get a shot off. I pursed, saw the does they were trying to impress and then saw them heading down. I set up on a rocky outcrop, and watched as they passed. The biggest one was moving the slowest with a swaggar and paused in my shooting lane. All I saw was legs in the air and the rest of them just stood there and watched. A 12 hour packout later by myself, and I was done.

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Post by: Guy on October 21, 2012, 11:09:59 AM: :tup: Congratulations on a great hunt and a great buck!
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Post by: fair-chase on October 21, 2012, 11:10:42 AM: Holy smokes that's a great buck! Nice work. :tup:
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Post by: jason4429 on October 21, 2012, 11:11:39 AM: That is what it is all about.Congrats.Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on October 21, 2012, 11:12:00 AM: What a stud!!! :tup:
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Post by: mtman on October 21, 2012, 11:13:57 AM: great buck
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on October 21, 2012, 11:17:49 AM: Nice buck, on a one man backpack hunt that is one hell of a trophy!!
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Post by: Kingpuck on October 21, 2012, 11:21:38 AM: That is amazing. What a great looking animal and cool story. Talk about getting out there and getting it done! Congrats on a fantastic animal.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 21, 2012, 11:25:11 AM: That is a masher!!! Congrats :tup:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 21, 2012, 11:25:36 AM: :yike: He is a fine lookin Muley :tup:
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Post by: ellensburgpo on October 21, 2012, 11:29:11 AM: Congrats on getting it done by yourself. That is a dandy buck.
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Post by: mdbuck5x5 on October 21, 2012, 11:30:37 AM: That is an awesome looking buck! Great job :tup:
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 21, 2012, 11:31:06 AM: Thats is a great buck. Congrats.
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Post by: fishunt247 on October 21, 2012, 11:38:32 AM: Heck of a buck. Dandy. You should definitely write a caption for that pic with the buck on your pack. Your face tells quite a story, though.
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Post by: muzbuster on October 21, 2012, 11:52:15 AM: Dandy buck, congrats! :tup:
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Post by: MuleySniper on October 21, 2012, 12:02:29 PM: Wow man cool story and great buck!
MS

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Post by: akirkland on October 21, 2012, 12:06:37 PM: Great story and awesome buck!
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on October 21, 2012, 12:09:02 PM: Congrats! Stud buck!
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Post by: doyourtime89 on October 21, 2012, 12:16:46 PM: Awesome buck...sounds like a great hunt too...you really put in your work on him to congrats!!! :tup:
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 21, 2012, 12:20:26 PM: Stud buck!! congrats! :tup:
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Post by: Bigtine96 on October 21, 2012, 12:33:44 PM: Best buck and story of the year I believe. Way to get it done and hunt hard by yourself :tup:
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Post by: beave on October 21, 2012, 12:44:58 PM: Hell of a buck .... nice job :tup: :tup:
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Post by: wackum on October 21, 2012, 12:57:38 PM: That is a Stud and solo,Congratulations :tup:
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Post by: archery288 on October 21, 2012, 01:04:48 PM: Stud buck!! :drool: You cut him off at the head, not mounting him?! :dunno:
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Post by: Ripper on October 21, 2012, 01:05:31 PM: What a friggin pig! The deer not you. :chuckle congrats. :tup:
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Post by: hoytem on October 21, 2012, 01:09:25 PM: That's a monster!!! Sure are some big ones hitting the ground. :tup: :yike:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 21, 2012, 01:11:53 PM: That is a Pig! Great looking buck, congrats!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 21, 2012, 01:35:23 PM: Awesome buck and awesome story. What an adventure.
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Post by: buglebuster on October 21, 2012, 02:31:25 PM: Quote from: archery288 on October 21, 2012, 01:04:48 PM
Stud buck!! :drool: You cut him off at the head, not mounting him?! :dunno:
:yeah: :dunno:
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Post by: jtw on October 21, 2012, 02:32:53 PM: Quote from: Ridgerunner on October 21, 2012, 01:35:23 PM
Awesome buck and awesome story. What an adventure.

:yeah:
I think next year I need to plan a pack in.
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Post by: 50CalJim on October 21, 2012, 02:47:33 PM: Awesome Buck congrats. :rockin:
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Post by: erk444 on October 21, 2012, 02:52:07 PM: Nice buck!! Looks like you found a shed too :tup:
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Post by: jrebel on October 21, 2012, 02:56:07 PM: What a stud buck...Congrats :tup: :tup:
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Post by: bobcat on October 21, 2012, 02:56:54 PM: Awesome buck! Good job!
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Post by: youngbuckslayer on October 21, 2012, 03:32:13 PM: hell of a buck
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Post by: brianb231 on October 21, 2012, 03:38:14 PM: Great Buck! Way to get it done!
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Post by: denali on October 21, 2012, 03:45:37 PM: Great buck and 25 yd from a cougar, a memorable hunt for sure !
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Post by: Bean Counter on October 21, 2012, 03:53:50 PM: hell yeah! :rockin:
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Post by: cle elum bowhunter on October 21, 2012, 04:16:08 PM: one hell of a Washington Muley, sounds like you deserve him, congrats
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Post by: 400out on October 21, 2012, 04:18:28 PM: Good job on a super trophy!
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Post by: Raul Duke on October 21, 2012, 04:29:07 PM: :tup: Great hunt.
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Post by: Watimberghost on October 21, 2012, 04:54:26 PM: that is a true giant! Well earned!
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Post by: mikelonsford on October 21, 2012, 06:12:46 PM: Nice Buck!!! Sounds like you had a Great hunt. Always more satisfying when you work hard for'em. Thanks for the story and Congrats!!
Mike
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Post by: buck man on October 21, 2012, 07:38:30 PM: Great story and awesome buck. :tup:
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Post by: Dustin07 on October 21, 2012, 07:40:38 PM: the story, the buck, the pictures, love it :tup: he is a BRUTE!
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Post by: jackelope on October 21, 2012, 07:42:55 PM: Outstanding buck...congrats and thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Wea300mag on October 21, 2012, 07:43:32 PM: Very well done, those memories (all the pain and suffering) will stick with you forever. Congrats on your trophy!!!
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on October 21, 2012, 08:43:46 PM: Great buck. Nice to do it solo.
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Post by: elkrack on October 21, 2012, 08:51:34 PM: very impressive!
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Post by: RUTNBULL1 on October 21, 2012, 09:27:14 PM: Beautiful Muley!! Way to get done on your solo trip!! :tup:
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Post by: oldleclercrd on October 21, 2012, 09:32:29 PM: One of the coolest ive seen... :drool:
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Post by: fish vacuum on October 21, 2012, 10:08:58 PM: Awesome story! Awesome buck! Awesome job!
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Post by: RifleRidge on October 21, 2012, 10:14:35 PM: Nice... One man operation! way cool... :hunter:
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Post by: shanevg on October 21, 2012, 10:39:06 PM: Now that's called getting it done!
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Post by: elkoholic1 on October 21, 2012, 11:25:07 PM: :tup: nice buck congrats
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Post by: PolarBear on October 21, 2012, 11:35:16 PM: Damn fine buck! Congratulations!!
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Post by: Lunchbox1981 on October 22, 2012, 04:27:48 AM: Nice buck congrats!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 22, 2012, 02:31:57 PM: Thats a good way to get rid of the rust! :tup:
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on October 22, 2012, 02:34:12 PM: That's awesome! Congratulations!!
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Post by: C-Money on October 22, 2012, 02:38:53 PM: Monster! :drool: :tup:
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Post by: hardcorecarnivore on October 22, 2012, 02:52:13 PM: GREAT JOB! Always satisfying to go on a hunt like that and what a bonus to nail a HOG!
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 22, 2012, 02:54:44 PM: Nice buck, I will volunteer for porter duty next year free of charge . sombody has to do it. :tup:
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Post by: sneakyjake on November 01, 2012, 09:35:23 AM: Nothing beats the results from our hunts. A family happy and well fed.

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Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2012, 09:37:10 AM: Holy Lord! That's a great looking buck and a great looking dinner! :tup:
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Post by: Alchase on November 01, 2012, 12:45:20 PM: How many trips did that brute take to get back to the truck!
Incredible buck, nice job.
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Post by: Chesapeake on November 01, 2012, 03:33:50 PM: Them tenderloins look really big, like elk sized, and you carried out the liver but hacked off the cape!! :yike:

Thats a great buck. An even 5x is impressive, congrats!
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on November 01, 2012, 03:38:44 PM: Very nice buck!
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Post by: MtnMuley on November 01, 2012, 03:46:32 PM: Awesome ending sneakyjake. Congrats on a smasher, hard-earned buck. :tup:
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Post by: dkecoleman on November 01, 2012, 03:48:34 PM: Awesome hunt man, congrats
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Post by: zackmioli on November 01, 2012, 05:34:53 PM: nicely done! you earned that bad boy!
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Post by: huntnphool on November 01, 2012, 06:26:58 PM: Great buck, congrats
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Post by: elkchaser on November 01, 2012, 07:51:06 PM: That is a beautiful animal, something most of us search a lifetime for. Congrats!
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Post by: Jonathan_S on November 01, 2012, 07:56:37 PM: Sounds like you know what you're doing and have a heck of a spot. Nice buck