Post by: woodywsu on October 22, 2012, 12:22:10 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 22, 2012, 12:23:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on October 22, 2012, 12:25:14 PM
That is the first word to come to mind.
Post by: boneaddict on October 22, 2012, 12:25:55 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 22, 2012, 01:15:58 PM
Post by: Goomsba on October 22, 2012, 01:17:17 PM
That's a hog, hopefully some better pics will show up on here.:yeah:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 22, 2012, 01:18:48 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 22, 2012, 04:26:12 PM
Thats a monster. rates up there with whats his faces wifes buck. :chuckle: (Bucklucky) :)
No offense to Bucklucky or his wife, as hers is a no doubt stud, but I think this buck is in a whole different class. :)
Post by: elkoholic1 on October 22, 2012, 04:31:20 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 22, 2012, 04:46:12 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on October 22, 2012, 06:49:01 PM
Post by: stickbuck on October 22, 2012, 07:08:23 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 22, 2012, 07:25:35 PM
Just got a pic of the buck on someones garage, my god what a monster. I have doubts about it being a washington buck, but id like to be proved wrong haha.
I don't know if it is 'the' buck in question, but there was one at the Winthrop check station that the bio's told me about as a 15x9 or some such with incredible mass taken during general/rifle season.
-Steve
Post by: huntergreg on October 22, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on October 22, 2012, 08:00:17 PM
Post by: TW GUIDES on October 22, 2012, 08:05:59 PM
http://nwsportsmanmag.com/2012/10/22/whopper-and-i-mean-a-whopper-buck-checked-at-winthrop/ (http://nwsportsmanmag.com/2012/10/22/whopper-and-i-mean-a-whopper-buck-checked-at-winthrop/)
Post by: mkcj on October 22, 2012, 08:10:41 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 22, 2012, 08:12:07 PM
Post by: saylean on October 22, 2012, 08:30:44 PM
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on October 22, 2012, 10:07:34 PM
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Post by: toycattledog on October 23, 2012, 12:12:01 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on October 23, 2012, 06:55:41 AM
Post by: rickomatic on October 23, 2012, 09:18:03 AM
Post by: highside74 on October 23, 2012, 09:30:51 AM
Awesome buck.
Post by: boneaddict on October 23, 2012, 09:38:41 AM
Post by: C-Money on October 23, 2012, 09:49:43 AM
Post by: X-Force on October 23, 2012, 09:50:43 AM
Thats one lucky hunter!
Wait until you see that area next year. :chuckle::yeah: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: stickbuck on October 23, 2012, 09:59:17 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 23, 2012, 09:59:33 AM
Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 23, 2012, 10:00:27 AM
AW
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Post by: hillbillyhunting on October 23, 2012, 10:11:10 AM
That buck is just ... If anybody has leads on who the hunter is, please tell them we'd love to talk to them about their story for Northwest Sportsman magazine/blog -- awalgamott@media-inc.com, 206-382-9220. Thanks!
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Yes!!! Will the hunter please come forward so these folks can tell us all where you found this buck! We all want a chance to hunt this spot... there must be multiple bucks up there of this caliber. :o :sry:
Post by: Watimberghost on October 23, 2012, 10:34:28 AM
Post by: Huntboy on October 23, 2012, 11:00:01 AM
Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 23, 2012, 11:01:23 AM
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Post by: CavemantheHunter on October 23, 2012, 11:08:54 AM
Post by: Ripper on October 23, 2012, 08:02:04 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 23, 2012, 08:05:05 PM
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It's even more amazing than the pic's.Is that possible 8)
Post by: lewy on October 23, 2012, 08:14:20 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on October 23, 2012, 08:35:34 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on October 23, 2012, 08:44:58 PM
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Post by: calib on October 23, 2012, 09:08:02 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 23, 2012, 09:54:16 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on October 23, 2012, 10:05:11 PM
Wait until you see that area next year. :chuckle:
No joke, probable telling everyone :bash:
Post by: johnnycf26 on October 23, 2012, 10:10:41 PM
Post by: wingsandwilds on October 24, 2012, 03:46:54 AM
Post by: Ripper on October 24, 2012, 06:54:24 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on October 24, 2012, 07:08:31 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 24, 2012, 07:13:04 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 07:34:32 AM
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Incredible buck, goes to show theres still some great Methow genetics out there!
Amen brother!
The tape.....as much as I measure and am usually interested in score, I might not even stretch it on this fella. I'd probably be disppointed compared to what he looks like. I think I might just remember him as IS.
MEGA BUCK!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 24, 2012, 07:35:58 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 24, 2012, 08:02:39 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 24, 2012, 08:18:16 AM
It's truly a giant but from the pictures i dont see it going 230. :dunno:
Why's that? Do you have experience judging bucks in the 230" class? I'm putting my money on 220"+ and it wouldn't surprise me a bit if I hear it goes over 230".
Congrats to the lucky hunter. :tup: Goes to show --right place, right time--
Post by: Hunter Dug on October 24, 2012, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: Ripper on October 24, 2012, 08:33:54 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 24, 2012, 12:58:58 PM
I hope a story comes out.
Post by: woodywsu on October 24, 2012, 01:04:45 PM
It's truly a giant but from the pictures i dont see it going 230. :dunno:
What do you think it scores? Just curious. Please post your measurements.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on October 24, 2012, 02:05:45 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 24, 2012, 02:10:41 PM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 24, 2012, 02:41:13 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 02:54:21 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2012, 03:14:04 PM
Post by: Seabass on October 24, 2012, 03:28:16 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 04:28:29 PM
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you guys will still discredit the score anyway
Highly unlikely! This buck is so nice, it wouldn't matter if the score was somewhere between 200 and 300. Nothing is going to take away from this guy. What a beautiful animal. There isn't one SANE member on this site that wouldn't die to harvest this buck. I would bet most members on this site will never see an animal of this quality alive in this state. I am still WOWED!
Post by: MtnMuley on October 24, 2012, 04:29:29 PM
about 214 net NT...... so 220 class deer.
Did you just mention a net score?? Is it because the Methow is just open for steelies?? Shame on you. :chuckle:
I agree about not worrying about the score on this trophy, but am eager to hear the final score because it's been 9 years since the last 220"-230"ish buck was harvested within a 30 mile radius......to my knowledge. :)
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 04:30:50 PM
That river have any water in it yet?
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 04:32:54 PM
Post by: Special T on October 24, 2012, 04:38:49 PM
Post by: saylean on October 24, 2012, 05:11:56 PM
Post by: deerdog on October 24, 2012, 05:32:26 PM
Post by: Ripper on October 24, 2012, 05:39:36 PM
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I took the pic and I can say that without question, it does not do the animal justice. If you think it has mass, you should see it in person.
That's what I was saying Saylean, When I saw it in person, wow was the only thing I could say. I'd seen the pic's before hand and it was still awe inspiring! I told the taxidermist about the site so last night he read through the thread and had to laugh at some of the guesses, especially about it not even scoring 180. Him and I agree that regardless of score, it's still the buck of many lifetimes and nothing will diminish that. We are hoping that the hunter will come on and post his story since none of use have gotten the whole thing yet.
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 06:11:13 PM
I think its the angle of the pic.... :tung: Clearly that buck will be lucky to clear 180..... :chuckle: JK. AWESOME deer :yike: Sounds like a cool story to :tup: Congrats!!!
Pretty sure that was in jest to a previous monster buck thread we had.
Post by: boneaddict on October 24, 2012, 06:12:20 PM
Post by: Bonehuntn on October 24, 2012, 06:32:58 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on October 24, 2012, 06:51:40 PM
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Post by: Mongo on October 24, 2012, 08:20:26 PM
Post by: robescc on October 24, 2012, 10:40:15 PM
Post by: buck man on October 24, 2012, 11:01:02 PM
Quoteyou guys will still discredit the score anyway
Highly unlikely! This buck is so nice, it wouldn't matter if the score was somewhere between 200 and 300. Nothing is going to take away from this guy. What a beautiful animal. There isn't one SANE member on this site that wouldn't die to harvest this buck. I would bet most members on this site will never see an animal of this quality alive in this state. I am still WOWED!
I would have let him walk.....he is not a whitetail .. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: snuff on October 25, 2012, 07:31:48 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 25, 2012, 08:12:50 AM
Post by: Bigtine96 on October 25, 2012, 08:56:09 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on October 25, 2012, 09:44:25 AM
Post by: gunnarnewt on October 25, 2012, 10:00:16 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 25, 2012, 10:13:51 AM
I think its the angle of the pic.... :tung: Clearly that buck will be lucky to clear 180..... :chuckle: JK. AWESOME deer :yike: Sounds like a cool story to :tup: Congrats!!!
Pretty sure that was in jest to a previous monster buck thread we had.
:yeah: I thought the JK for Just Kidding and the smiley would be clear enough about my comment not being at all serious..... :chuckle: We all like to show off our deer in the best possible way. Longarming angled pics, close ups etc.... No shame in that. As a matter of fact I think it shows attention to detail and respect for your quarry to present it in such a fashion.
But this deer :yike: :yike: IMO would be impossible to show as NOT HUGE!!!! I dont care what state, province, public, private, up high, down low, prairie, mountain whatever, you are on. You see a deer like that and there is no doubt its a world class buck. Im not a picture scorer so wont even guess, And I am not trying to diminish the other buck either. But comparing all the PICTURES of the other " Record Buck" and this one well.... there is no comparison.
Post by: boneaddict on October 25, 2012, 10:27:37 AM
Post by: WaltAlpine on October 25, 2012, 01:42:36 PM
If you guys look at the color of the antlers, it will give you a decent indication of we're these type of bucks grow big... Just saying there's places all over the eastside that can produce large deer, just got to hunt in the right areas..
If you wouldn't mind sharing the location of those "areas" I will do what it takes to get there. Please. I live in SW as well. I'll drive if you tell me where to go...
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 25, 2012, 02:05:08 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 25, 2012, 03:05:31 PM
The Tiipod burn. From LoupLoup to half mile of canada! :chuckle: :chuckle:
It went into Canada, and there are only "Dinks" in the Tripod Burn. :'(
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 25, 2012, 03:16:05 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on October 25, 2012, 04:05:45 PM
The guy is friends with the taxidermist I went to so I'll try to get a hold of him. I told the taxidermist about this site, he'd never been on before but he will be soon. I'm sure we can get the shooter on to tell his story soon. Here's what I know. The guy was hunting with his 12 y.o. son at about 6000 ft when the son see's the buck and say's dad there's a huge buck! I think he said it was about 75 yards away and thrashing a tree. They take a knee and the father said for his kid to take the shot but he's all over the place and can't get steady. All of a sudden the guy feels the wind at his back and the buck throws up his head and stares at them so the dad shoots. Dead mega buck! Taxidermist say's it may break the state record of 224 I think. He thinks it'll 230! regardless it's a pig!
I don't know of many areas around 6000ft with roads, but there was obviously a road very close by to get that big son of a gun in the truck whole! Amazing. What a fricken giant. Congrats to the hunter, bet he ruined that pair of britches!
Post by: Skillet on October 25, 2012, 04:14:49 PM
Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 25, 2012, 04:23:45 PM
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Post by: singleshot12 on October 25, 2012, 04:45:22 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 25, 2012, 05:05:22 PM
Post by: Hunter Dug on October 25, 2012, 05:11:04 PM
Post by: Skillet on October 25, 2012, 05:27:37 PM
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 25, 2012, 07:25:28 PM
I think typical record is gross 225 and final of 218. Nontypical is 266 final according to the 3rd edition of the "Record Book of Washington Big Game Animals".The guy is friends with the taxidermist I went to so I'll try to get a hold of him. I told the taxidermist about this site, he'd never been on before but he will be soon. I'm sure we can get the shooter on to tell his story soon. Here's what I know. The guy was hunting with his 12 y.o. son at about 6000 ft when the son see's the buck and say's dad there's a huge buck! I think he said it was about 75 yards away and thrashing a tree. They take a knee and the father said for his kid to take the shot but he's all over the place and can't get steady. All of a sudden the guy feels the wind at his back and the buck throws up his head and stares at them so the dad shoots. Dead mega buck! Taxidermist say's it may break the state record of 224 I think. He thinks it'll 230! regardless it's a pig!
I though state record was alot higher than 224. :dunno:
Post by: Bigtine96 on October 25, 2012, 07:37:57 PM
Post by: hillbillyhunting on October 25, 2012, 10:17:46 PM
I gotta say, with more and more pics showing up there is not a camera angle that makes this brute shrink an inch. Typically a guy can play tricks to make the trophy look larger, bottom line this is a giant. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if he exceeds 230" gross.
I have only scored 2 blacktail and 1 mule deer in my life, but for what it is worth (not much i know).... :yeah:
Post by: huntnphool on October 25, 2012, 10:24:06 PM
I gotta say, with more and more pics showing up there is not a camera angle that makes this brute shrink an inch.Thats what happens when you are looking at a actual 200" buck.
Post by: BIGMIKE on October 26, 2012, 06:52:16 AM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 26, 2012, 10:53:42 AM
Post by: cem3434 on October 26, 2012, 10:59:30 AM
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2012, 11:02:53 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 26, 2012, 11:05:35 AM
Post by: WaltAlpine on October 26, 2012, 11:07:27 AM
Post by: bucklucky on October 26, 2012, 11:09:56 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on October 26, 2012, 11:28:36 AM
Post by: borntoslay on October 26, 2012, 11:36:41 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2012, 11:37:43 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2012, 11:42:24 AM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 26, 2012, 11:43:05 AM
Very close to where this buck was shot, same genes?map? :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2012, 11:45:42 AM
Post by: widebear on October 26, 2012, 12:01:07 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2012, 01:07:25 PM
I think my senses just got overloaded. That was borderline mean Rob. LOLAny doubt that either of these hit 200"? :chuckle: Don't put up the other pic, thats just cruel. :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 26, 2012, 01:10:10 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 26, 2012, 01:25:48 PM
I think my senses just got overloaded. That was borderline mean Rob. LOLAny doubt that either of these hit 200"? :chuckle: Don't put up the other pic, thats just cruel. :chuckle:
Are we talking the same pic? 2003?
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2012, 01:32:59 PM
I think he is talking about the 200" archery buck :rolleyes: from last month.I think my senses just got overloaded. That was borderline mean Rob. LOLAny doubt that either of these hit 200"? :chuckle: Don't put up the other pic, thats just cruel. :chuckle:
Are we talking the same pic? 2003?
Whats the storey on the second deer in the pic? Is there another pic we haven't seen? :dunno:Story is, her and her husband got off to a late start that morning, started their drive into the hills when she said "stop, there's a buck" He stopped, she jumped out and as he was saying "make sure its le"..........pow. He hadn't seen it before she shot, right place right time. How many guys drove past that buck that morning in the dark heading to their spots. :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2012, 01:47:27 PM
I couldn't find the pics of the earlier buck. Its pre computer/digital for me. Next thought was it seems like it made it to a magazine, I was going to look for it next. If I reember correctly it had more mass than this guy. Its been awhile. That thing damn near made me ill to look at.
Post by: ouchfoss on October 26, 2012, 02:17:04 PM
General tag on public land..................I think a legend was just born. :twocents:
Post by: MtnMuley on October 26, 2012, 03:01:18 PM
Phool is correct, I was talking aobut the "New state record".
I couldn't find the pics of the earlier buck. Its pre computer/digital for me. Next thought was it seems like it made it to a magazine, I was going to look for it next. If I reember correctly it had more mass than this guy. Its been awhile. That thing damn near made me ill to look at.
Yes it did and it does have more mass. I have a few pics. I'll try to dig one up.
Post by: grundy53 on October 26, 2012, 03:12:07 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 26, 2012, 03:31:51 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.american-hunter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fcityslickerbucks%2Fcity-slicker-buck2.jpg&hash=89818c0f07166fb3e4eb0e5ab6d5774fba32ae30)
Post by: huntnphool on October 26, 2012, 05:11:27 PM
how about a beast with 2 racks / 4 beams :drool: :drool: :drool:Cool buck but I don't think that is in the Methow Valley.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.american-hunter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fcityslickerbucks%2Fcity-slicker-buck2.jpg&hash=89818c0f07166fb3e4eb0e5ab6d5774fba32ae30)
Post by: Jingles on October 26, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
“One of the last deer we checked for the season turned out to be a very large 9x10 point mule deer with a 33-plus-inch antler width,” Fitkin said. “This is likely the largest set of antlers seen at the check station in at least the last 17 years.”
Fitkin added that the “lucky hunter harvested the estimated 4-1/2-year-old animal in the Tripod Burn area which appears to be producing excellent summer deer forage six years after the fire.”