Post by: Old Man Yager on May 08, 2013, 06:25:01 PM
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Post by: Old Man Yager on May 08, 2013, 09:33:50 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 08, 2013, 10:29:32 PM
From a few years back
Nice buck
Post by: huntnnw on May 08, 2013, 10:34:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on May 08, 2013, 10:37:03 PM
there wont be many..cause the hype this unit receives really is let down on quality I see shot every year. Most are avg bucks u could just go to MT or ID and shoot on a OTC huntYou can say the same about every unit in this state. ;)
Post by: huntnnw on May 08, 2013, 10:41:56 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on May 08, 2013, 10:48:32 PM
not really...this unit is by far the most popular in the number of applicants in this state..people drool over this mediocre unit for some reason.I remember a pic one year of 4 rifle bucks shot 1 year on the cover of a magazine I would of never shot in WA on a OTC tag. The hype this unit receives u would think there was 220" bucks everywhere or atleast nice ones..people seem to think they drew a Henries tag when they draw it. I also dont have high expectations of other units in the state, but Id much rather have a migratory mule deer tag than this one thoYou're drunk, everyone knows that unit has the biggest bucks.
Post by: huntnnw on May 08, 2013, 10:55:04 PM
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Post by: Old Man Yager on May 09, 2013, 06:47:37 AM
ANY permit mule deer unit will yield a big mule deer no matter the unit...all about the number of hunters being limited..at some point a big buck or 2 will emerge over time and a lucky hunter will take it. Im not saying the Desert doesnt have any big bucks or none have been taken, but the talk and hype over it u would think 180" buck is the norm and its not and by far.The same results could be done with any area in the state if you only give out a few tags
C'mon man, you would be STOKED if you drew that tag!!
Post by: jackelope on May 09, 2013, 08:08:17 AM
I have had this tag an wouldn't put in for it again. There are better units with better draw odds and most everyone knows this. This units did have a poaching problem a few years back. To me it's not worth the points, you can shoot better bucks in Montana with an over the counter tag then 99% of the bucks out there. I personally would rather draw a late Swakane or Pearrygin. :twocents:
I was mostly with you till you said late Swakane. It's a really hard hunt....tough country to hunt with real difficult terrain in the Desert. I think that's what makes it most difficult.
:dunno:
Post by: jackelope on May 09, 2013, 08:11:23 AM
ANY permit mule deer unit will yield a big mule deer no matter the unit...all about the number of hunters being limited..at some point a big buck or 2 will emerge over time and a lucky hunter will take it. Im not saying the Desert doesnt have any big bucks or none have been taken, but the talk and hype over it u would think 180" buck is the norm and its not and by far.The same results could be done with any area in the state if you only give out a few tags
C'mon man, you would be STOKED if you drew that tag!!
I can understand why people wouldn't be stoked to draw that tag. I've never applied for it and probably won't ever either. Maybe when I have a ton of points but I'll likely never get to a ton of points.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 09, 2013, 10:05:15 AM
I can understand why people wouldn't be stoked to draw that tag. I've never applied for it and probably won't ever either. Maybe when I have a ton of points but I'll likely never get to a ton of points.
I can only hope I never have a ton of quality deer points too!
Some incredible genetics there in the desert. The benefit of the desert is it's not weather dependent, unlike the other "best" units. I don't apply there either, but more because the odds are ridiculous and I'd rather take my chances on weather and hope to hit the migration and hunt in the mountains. There are mediocre bucks shot on every late tag, Entiat and Desert included. I'd argue that MOST bucks taken are mediocre, of the variety that guys on here take in Montana every year. But the fun of those hunts is getting to do it in your backyard. I wouldn't trade my WA late hunt experience for anything, and I've been on some pretty good out of state trips.
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 09, 2013, 10:14:51 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 09, 2013, 10:16:17 AM
Post by: bear hunter on May 09, 2013, 10:19:36 AM
Its got the genes.Holly crap batman. You have a nice rack there congrats.
Post by: jackelope on May 09, 2013, 10:28:05 AM
Its got the genes.Holly crap batman. You have a nice rack there congrats.
That's Link's buck from this past year.
Post by: bear hunter on May 09, 2013, 10:34:59 AM
Post by: Bullkllr on May 09, 2013, 12:46:09 PM
there wont be many..cause the hype this unit receives really is let down on quality I see shot every year. Most are avg bucks u could just go to MT or ID and shoot on a OTC hunt
How is the quality down due to the hype?
I could see quality going down because too many bucks are being harvested :twocents:
Post by: jackelope on May 09, 2013, 12:51:00 PM
I think the difficulty of it is the biggest problem people face.
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 09, 2013, 01:22:38 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 09, 2013, 01:25:32 PM
Dang, I didn't want to start a big pissin match ........
Welcome to Hunt-WA.
:tup:
Post by: bucklucky on May 09, 2013, 01:29:14 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 09, 2013, 01:37:11 PM
Dang, I didn't want to start a big pissin match ........
Welcome to Hunt-WA.
:tup:
THANKS!
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2013, 05:17:51 PM
im glad the desert unit is draw only. now if they can get the poaching stopped you guys would see big bucks out there again. theres a few other spots I wish were draw only. sorry I don't have a pic to ad but I thought id rant like the rest of the guys on here. I don't put in for the desert unit because its not worth the odds in my opinion. ill stick to putting into areas with better odds and the same quality of deer.
Post by: wildwood on May 09, 2013, 07:29:57 PM
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Post by: wastickslinger on May 13, 2013, 10:24:58 AM
the desert unit did have a lot of great bucks and still has amazing genetics. due to poaching its not as good as it was on quality. I think the place now is over rated because of the amount of quality bucks that use to be out there. I believe there are still big bucks out there. I know of a couple other areas that have amazing mule deer genetics but due to people poaching, the deer usually don't get old enough. another problem ive seen, and I blame the state is the amount of doe permits they allow hunters to shoot in one unit. there were way more deer out thee 10 years ago than there are now. yes some does need shot to help herds but not as many as they let some units take out. gotta have does to make babys. the area im discussing, like the desert unit has great genes. my dad has harvested 4 bucks out of the unit that are 160 plus class. one scored 202 2/8 and we know another guy that got one not far away that scored 206.
im glad the desert unit is draw only. now if they can get the poaching stopped you guys would see big bucks out there again. theres a few other spots I wish were draw only. sorry I don't have a pic to ad but I thought id rant like the rest of the guys on here. I don't put in for the desert unit because its not worth the odds in my opinion. ill stick to putting into areas with better odds and the same quality of deer.
Lets see that 202!!!
Post by: 1bugman on May 13, 2013, 10:29:55 AM
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2013, 04:58:33 PM
Post by: 1bugman on May 13, 2013, 04:59:32 PM
Post by: huntnphool on May 13, 2013, 05:14:06 PM
Here he isThats 202?
Post by: MLBowhunting on May 13, 2013, 05:32:35 PM
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2013, 07:12:26 PM
Post by: huntnnw on May 13, 2013, 09:27:53 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on May 13, 2013, 09:29:03 PM
that buck is 31 inches wide and including eye guards is a 6x8. Picture might not do it justice. I think official score was 201 7/8 but Id have to check the book.
I am not sure I see more than 180 here. I would love to see the score sheet. No Disrespect, this just doesn't look like a 200" buck.
Post by: coachcw on May 13, 2013, 09:34:24 PM
Post by: huntnnw on May 13, 2013, 10:24:53 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa139%2Fshanewa300%2Fnull_zps7596f2a7.jpg&hash=6d1b62e6879941ec6b67c630514cbaa51550c517) (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shanewa300/media/null_zps7596f2a7.jpg.html)
Post by: elk247 on May 13, 2013, 10:33:33 PM
Post by: huntnnw on May 13, 2013, 10:55:43 PM
Post by: huntnphool on May 13, 2013, 10:57:28 PM
that buck is 31 inches wide and including eye guards is a 6x8. Picture might not do it justice. I think official score was 201 7/8 but Id have to check the book.Thanks Mav, I was just wondering if that was the buck you were referring to.
Post by: borntoslay on May 13, 2013, 11:04:43 PM
Post by: elk247 on May 13, 2013, 11:15:39 PM
31 1/2" Just like the one above :chuckle:I think his grandmother on his dads side was a pronghorn, hence the white face. And his grand father on his mommas side was a bull elk. The double eye gaurds make that obvious! :chuckle: hellava buck- bull/goat. Im guessing he's not a unit 290? Utah?
Post by: elk247 on May 13, 2013, 11:19:53 PM
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Post by: adamR on May 14, 2013, 05:24:51 AM
WA state record archery buck..taken in franklin co
Franklin county huh??? Sure it wasnt from a base not in franklin county?
Post by: Hilltop123 on May 14, 2013, 06:08:39 AM
WA state record archery buck..taken in franklin co
Franklin county huh??? Sure it wasnt from a base not in franklin county?
:chuckle:
Post by: coachcw on May 14, 2013, 06:27:27 AM
Post by: huntnnw on May 14, 2013, 06:31:06 AM
Post by: adamR on May 14, 2013, 06:41:40 AM
Post by: woodywsu on May 14, 2013, 07:15:08 AM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 14, 2013, 07:28:24 AM
Here he is
Maverick, this buck is AWESOME, congrats to your Dad. Don't know why anyone is questioning the score. Besides, who the hell cares what it scores, it's a hell of a deer. Anybody would be blessed to have that in thier living room!!
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2013, 07:30:32 AM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 14, 2013, 08:32:17 AM
dang duckman looks like you shot that doe right thru the eyeball!
That was a finishing shot. The first shot put it down but i went sraight up to it before giving it a few minutes to expire and took a finishing shot i will never do agian. Cool hunting out there but crappy pics. Should have been more patient or put a second behind the shoulder. I was younger back then though
One thing about my trip was i saw 5 bucks in 3 days. One nice 4x4 with eye guards, one-thin 3x3, and others were spike or two point.
I like hunting out there but i didnt see the quality i always heard of. But then again i only spent three days. That was a big old doe though and the weather was single digets when i shot her. Cold cold cold.
Post by: link on May 14, 2013, 11:32:55 AM
ANY permit mule deer unit will yield a big mule deer no matter the unit...all about the number of hunters being limited..at some point a big buck or 2 will emerge over time and a lucky hunter will take it. Im not saying the Desert doesnt have any big bucks or none have been taken, but the talk and hype over it u would think 180" buck is the norm and its not and by far.The same results could be done with any area in the state if you only give out a few tagsI agree with this for the most part. I believe that any late mule deer unit "can" produce a big buck, not necessarily "will" produce one. For the simple fact that a lot of hunters that draw these tags are not "trophy" hunters. I say that with no disrespect because I think "trophy" is different for everyone. I don't think its all about the tags being limited, its about what the hunters do with the tags. The desert unit is a prime example. You have 5 tags in the late rifle season. This year, I spoke with two tag holders. The first one shot a 3x4 on opening day. Now, this buck wasn't what I would call a trophy, but after talking with him, he was very happy with this buck and that is all that matters. The other guy hunted for three days, shooting at several small bucks, then went home. Now, you cannot judge the unit quality by the results of these two tag holders which represented 40% of the hunters.
Just because you see pictures of "small" bucks that you wouldn't shoot in a general area in WA come out of a unit, does not mean that is representative of the unit. It just means that the hunter decided to shoot a buck that you don't consider a trophy.
Post by: jackelope on May 14, 2013, 11:34:46 AM
Post by: link on May 14, 2013, 11:44:18 AM
Post by: coachcw on May 14, 2013, 12:53:59 PM
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2013, 02:31:08 PM
Post by: 1bugman on May 14, 2013, 02:38:30 PM
Very Nice!
Post by: Holg3107 on May 14, 2013, 02:44:34 PM
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2013, 02:46:27 PM
Post by: billdo5 on May 14, 2013, 02:48:55 PM
Its got the genes.Scored 243 green score....
Post by: billdo5 on May 14, 2013, 02:49:43 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on May 14, 2013, 02:52:28 PM
The first picture did the buck no justice. He is a dandy.
Post by: billdo5 on May 14, 2013, 02:55:28 PM
ANY permit mule deer unit will yield a big mule deer no matter the unit...all about the number of hunters being limited..at some point a big buck or 2 will emerge over time and a lucky hunter will take it. Im not saying the Desert doesnt have any big bucks or none have been taken, but the talk and hype over it u would think 180" buck is the norm and its not and by far.The same results could be done with any area in the state if you only give out a few tagsU tellng me u wouldnt put in just to shoot that buck on the first page that was shot this year during rifle...??? :dunno:
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2013, 02:55:51 PM
this buck is 200 7/8 net and 209 gross
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa139%2Fshanewa300%2Fnull_zps7596f2a7.jpg&hash=6d1b62e6879941ec6b67c630514cbaa51550c517) (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shanewa300/media/null_zps7596f2a7.jpg.html)
what year was this archery buck shot?
Post by: jackelope on May 14, 2013, 03:45:56 PM
this buck is 200 7/8 net and 209 gross
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa139%2Fshanewa300%2Fnull_zps7596f2a7.jpg&hash=6d1b62e6879941ec6b67c630514cbaa51550c517) (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shanewa300/media/null_zps7596f2a7.jpg.html)
what year was this archery buck shot?
2009 I think.
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 14, 2013, 05:14:15 PM
ANY permit mule deer unit will yield a big mule deer no matter the unit...all about the number of hunters being limited..at some point a big buck or 2 will emerge over time and a lucky hunter will take it. Im not saying the Desert doesnt have any big bucks or none have been taken, but the talk and hype over it u would think 180" buck is the norm and its not and by far.The same results could be done with any area in the state if you only give out a few tagsI agree with this for the most part. I believe that any late mule deer unit "can" produce a big buck, not necessarily "will" produce one. For the simple fact that a lot of hunters that draw these tags are not "trophy" hunters. I say that with no disrespect because I think "trophy" is different for everyone. I don't think its all about the tags being limited, its about what the hunters do with the tags. The desert unit is a prime example. You have 5 tags in the late rifle season. This year, I spoke with two tag holders. The first one shot a 3x4 on opening day. Now, this buck wasn't what I would call a trophy, but after talking with him, he was very happy with this buck and that is all that matters. The other guy hunted for three days, shooting at several small bucks, then went home. Now, you cannot judge the unit quality by the results of these two tag holders which represented 40% of the hunters.
Just because you see pictures of "small" bucks that you wouldn't shoot in a general area in WA come out of a unit, does not mean that is representative of the unit. It just means that the hunter decided to shoot a buck that you don't consider a trophy.
Well said, Link. I got mine after 5 days, only saw 1 bigger, and that was on opening day. I saw my buck 3 different times on the same day before I shot him. Sometimes the hunt is the trophy, Solo DIY, going in before daylight and coming out way after dark. I surely didn't shoot the biggest buck out there, but I was grateful to get the chance to hunt out there, and shot a decent deer.
Post by: shrek on May 14, 2013, 06:48:26 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 14, 2013, 09:19:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 14, 2013, 09:44:14 PM
Looks like the arm chair experts are wrong again.... Nice buck Maverick, sorry you had to post numerous pics and the score sheet...
You gotta admit... The 1st pic does that buck absolutely no justice. That thing is a beast. I'd have never guessed it was as big as he said till the other pics came out. Stud buck for sure.
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2013, 10:21:30 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on May 14, 2013, 10:27:04 PM
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Post by: huntnnw on May 14, 2013, 11:19:28 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 15, 2013, 06:41:51 AM
old man yagers buck is very respectable as well..as is all the bucks. I to would be happy just to have the opprotunity to hunt the late season.
Thank you , sir!!
Post by: Timberstalker on May 15, 2013, 07:12:33 AM
Dang I had a lot of haters on here
I surely was hating on the buck. He is a dandy. I am still shocked at the difference the pictures make.
Post by: wastickslinger on May 15, 2013, 08:57:22 AM
Dang I had a lot of haters on here
Join the club. LOL
I should have never asked you to post that buck I should have had you just email it to me. I knew the internet experts would flip you crap. What a Stud for sure!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2013, 09:07:04 AM
Post by: C-Money on May 15, 2013, 11:11:57 AM
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2013, 11:20:37 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 15, 2013, 11:23:11 AM
just call me flippy......dang nice buck right there wow :tup: a buck like Links or Mavericks or that 2009 buck would make me wanna draw the desert tagThe 2009 buck is not a Desert buck.
Post by: Broker on May 15, 2013, 11:29:14 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 15, 2013, 11:34:49 AM
Dang I had a lot of haters on here
No haters. Put the 2 side by side and look at the difference. I didn't post that I didn't believe that buck was 200" but I didn't believe it was 200" till I saw the 2nd set of pics you posted.
Post by: jackelope on May 15, 2013, 11:36:07 AM
He looks mad that everyone thought his buck was 180 instead of 200.
:dunno:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 15, 2013, 11:41:18 AM
Getting bored and looking through some old pics. I came across my 2005 Unit 290 Mule deer. Any body else want to post theirs, would be cool to see some others from that unit.
Old Man Yager what did your buck score? I like those wide 3pt bucks. :tup:
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2013, 11:52:52 AM
Post by: Holg3107 on May 15, 2013, 11:58:19 AM
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my dad has harvested 4 bucks out of the unit that are 160 plus class. one scored 202 2/8 and we know another guy that got one not far away that scored 206.
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Not my buck, my dads. And it's not a desert buck. I only smile when they're my trophys
What do you mean it's not a desert buck?
Post by: 92xj on May 15, 2013, 12:00:10 PM
Quotemy dad has harvested 4 bucks out of the unit that are 160 plus class. one scored 202 2/8 and we know another guy that got one not far away that scored 206.QuoteNot my buck, my dads. And it's not a desert buck. I only smile when they're my trophys
What do you mean it's not a desert buck?
the area im discussing, like the desert unit has great genes. my dad has harvested 4 bucks out of the unit that are 160 plus class. one scored 202 2/8 and we know another guy that got one not far away that scored 206.
Post by: Holg3107 on May 15, 2013, 12:06:19 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 15, 2013, 12:14:44 PM
Getting bored and looking through some old pics. I came across my 2005 Unit 290 Mule deer. Any body else want to post theirs, would be cool to see some others from that unit.
Old Man Yager what did your buck score? I like those wide 3pt bucks. :tup:
Never had him scored
Post by: huntnphool on May 15, 2013, 01:51:52 PM
Post by: grundy53 on May 15, 2013, 02:38:17 PM
Dang I had a lot of haters on here
Pretty sad. Glad you were able to prove them wrong :tup:. Awesome buck by the way.
Post by: Bigshooter on May 16, 2013, 02:31:24 AM
That bucks right side looks very similar to this one. :tup:
They sure do. The g3's fork off of the g2's at about the same spot. Which is really low for any buck.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 19, 2013, 08:10:17 AM
P.S. That guy holding the buck should smile.
He looks mad that everyone thought his buck was 180 instead of 200.
:dunno:
:yeah: :chuckle: Great buck. For what it's worth, I wasn't thinking 200" until I saw the second set of pics too... Did anyone else notice that Link's buck made the cover of Muley Crazy magazine? I saw it on a newstand yesterday.
Post by: billdo5 on May 19, 2013, 01:09:41 PM
Post by: link on May 19, 2013, 09:38:51 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on May 19, 2013, 09:48:04 PM
I did? :dunno: No one told me. :chuckle:
good ol' billdo, so full of wisdom :chuckle:
Post by: elk247 on May 19, 2013, 09:51:50 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on May 19, 2013, 09:59:27 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on May 19, 2013, 10:09:45 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on May 19, 2013, 10:13:09 PM
Post by: 20 Minutes on May 20, 2013, 12:05:09 AM
Here he isThats 202?
Here we go again...
Post by: huntnphool on May 20, 2013, 05:34:05 PM
Just asking if that was the one he was referring to earlier.Here he isThats 202?
Here we go again...
Post by: 400out on May 22, 2013, 09:58:51 AM
Post by: bucklucky on May 22, 2013, 04:18:17 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 22, 2013, 04:24:45 PM
Post by: huntnphool on May 22, 2013, 04:35:22 PM
Hey Rob , this buck might have started those genetics :tup: Same back fork .... This buck is 31 wide also ...awesome :tup:
Post by: Bigshooter on May 22, 2013, 07:14:53 PM
Hey Rob , this buck might have started those genetics :tup: Same back fork .... This buck is 31 wide also ...
You could be right. That low fork looks about the same on all 3 bucks. Beautiful mount by the way. If I kill a wall hanger this year i'm bringing it to you bucklucky. I luv your deer mounts.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 23, 2013, 07:57:24 AM
Love the full sneak with the nose turned up like that!
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 23, 2013, 06:17:21 PM
P.S. That guy holding the buck should smile.
He looks mad that everyone thought his buck was 180 instead of 200.
:dunno:
He had to take it down to prove the haters wrong and post a score sheet!!! I'd be mad too. Nice buck mav.
Post by: Timberstalker on May 23, 2013, 06:48:56 PM
P.S. That guy holding the buck should smile.
He looks mad that everyone thought his buck was 180 instead of 200.
:dunno:
He had to take it down to prove the haters wrong and post a score sheet!!! I'd be mad too. Nice buck mav.
This thread is washed out but I will respond to this post. I for one was not hating on Mav's Buck. It is a dandy. Just simply put the first picture did the buck no justice. Never said it was a dink buck or mashed in anyway.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 23, 2013, 07:01:11 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 23, 2013, 07:54:20 PM
Post by: wsucowboy on May 23, 2013, 07:57:09 PM
That bucks right side looks very similar to this one. :tup::drool: I love that buck!
Post by: 270Shooter on May 23, 2013, 08:27:53 PM
this buck is 200 7/8 net and 209 grossThat is not a desert buck
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi200.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa139%2Fshanewa300%2Fnull_zps7596f2a7.jpg&hash=6d1b62e6879941ec6b67c630514cbaa51550c517) (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shanewa300/media/null_zps7596f2a7.jpg.html)
Post by: splitshot on May 25, 2013, 09:36:45 PM
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 28, 2013, 09:46:24 PM
Post by: 1bugman on May 29, 2013, 10:55:56 AM
Very True
Post by: jake on May 30, 2013, 08:39:43 PM
Post by: billdo5 on May 31, 2013, 12:58:13 AM
drew the tag last year(archery) and its brutal with the amount of hunters. general season archery tag has less pressure than the good ole 290 quality hunt, which was unexpected. i know i will not burn points on a unit with 32 archery tags.I probably met u then lol
Post by: jake on June 09, 2013, 12:35:26 PM
Post by: eburgtrapper on June 10, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
billdo pretty sure i met you one day out there, you were the only other guy i saw hunting solo. unlike the groups of people that have never set foot in that unit and show up with 4 friends just wondering around thinking they are just going to be able to stumble up on a buck and kill it :chuckle:
I hunted out there two years ago for the early rifle tag. There was 15 people hunting, but everyone had 3 "bird dogs" with them. After everyone pushed it every which way it was hard to find decent bucks.
Post by: Old Man Yager on June 10, 2013, 08:14:05 PM
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Post by: Old Man Yager on June 12, 2013, 08:57:10 PM
Post by: scout88 on June 12, 2013, 09:17:56 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 13, 2013, 02:54:05 PM
billdo pretty sure i met you one day out there, you were the only other guy i saw hunting solo. unlike the groups of people that have never set foot in that unit and show up with 4 friends just wondering around thinking they are just going to be able to stumble up on a buck and kill it :chuckle:Yeah i just stayed away from the big groups of people and usually they pushed deer right to u... 2 days in a row i had the same buck at 10 yards but it was still in the first week of the hunt so i didnt shoot...
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Post by: Old Man Yager on June 20, 2013, 08:19:47 PM
Damn good looking buck Olaf. He has a great frame.:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
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Post by: huntnphool on June 21, 2013, 12:00:46 AM
Hello all, been visiting this site regularly and really appreciate hearing and seeing success stories, although I don't post much. Decided to jump in basically because I can't contain myself after finally drawing this tag. Drew the modern early tag and actually excited to dust off the 300 and give it heck. Typically only hunt archery in this state but still like to rifle hunt from time to time. Fortunate to have a great work schedule and plan to put a ton of time in preparing. I drew with a partner so it should be a ton of fun! I think we had 11 points avg. If anyone else that drew this tag would like to swap scouting info I am happy to share.congrats and good luck