Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 04:56:07 PM
Here is a pic of my 2008 whitetail buck from ne washington. To give you an idea about just how big that body was, my buddy is 6'4", 275lb. That buck was humongous.
Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 05:44:45 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 20, 2013, 05:48:36 PM
Post by: muleracks2 on June 20, 2013, 05:57:58 PM
If you only have a few days to hunt, go home happy with a 150 + rack. If you have the time and energy to really look, the big one is out there.
Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2013, 05:59:33 PM
That's a stud mulie :drool: do you know his score?
I think that buck went right around 190 if I remember correctly. Love that buck.
Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 06:55:44 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 20, 2013, 07:56:07 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 07:57:57 PM
Congrats on drawing my tag. Hope you kill a monster up there this fall. Pray for snow.
Thanks. Have you drawn for this in the past? I'm really looking forward to killing a nice buck.
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 20, 2013, 09:05:30 PM
Post by: 400out on June 20, 2013, 09:34:44 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 09:54:24 PM
No but a guy I hunt out of state with drew it about 6 years ago. It was slow til the snow level came way down and then it got good. He took a 27" 4x3 that I would say goes about between 160-170. Also have a couple friends that used to hunt the late archery before they made it draw and they used to see tons of big bucks but a bit tougher to be successful with a bow in your hand. I hope I get a shot someday and I will try again next year with my 12 pts.
Nice, I've only killed two mule deer in my life, one doe and one 5 point. I have the 5 point mounted, but it's nothing special.
Post by: sfrenger on June 20, 2013, 10:00:32 PM
:tup: good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could draw it before I get too old to make the most of it!!!!! :bash:
Thanks, I keep thinking the same thing about my moose permit. I live and hunt in northeast washington. I have some of the biggest bull moose around just waiting for me to get drawn. Unfortunately, I was 30 when I started putting in, now I'm 43. Those big bulls are starting to look a lot less attractive than the ones that are beside the logging road we're on. LOL
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 06:19:42 AM
Post by: butch on June 21, 2013, 10:03:03 AM
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 11:33:16 AM
here is my entiat late tag 2012 buck.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about. What was the gross and net score on that bad boy? Also, how long did you hunt before you put him down? Thanks for posting BTW.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 21, 2013, 11:51:07 AM
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 21, 2013, 11:57:35 AM
Heres what you do you go to the top of the page and type in Entiat in the search box. Then start browsing thru. Aloth of the bucks have been posted in the past and people get tired of reposting them.Well maybe theres new people with new eniat bucks :dunno:
Post by: WSU on June 21, 2013, 11:58:35 AM
Heres what you do you go to the top of the page and type in Entiat in the search box. Then start browsing thru. Aloth of the bucks have been posted in the past and people get tired of reposting them.Well maybe theres new people with new eniat bucks :dunno:
Or maybe the guy is understandably pumped about drawing an awesome tag and wants to talk about it. I know I would!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 21, 2013, 12:03:11 PM
Post by: WSU on June 21, 2013, 12:07:25 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on June 21, 2013, 12:18:44 PM
I killed this one in 2010. Fun hunt, no weather though. I was wearing a long sleeve t shirt most the time.
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 12:33:05 PM
Heres what you do you go to the top of the page and type in Entiat in the search box. Then start browsing thru. Aloth of the bucks have been posted in the past and people get tired of reposting them.
Do you think I didn't already try that Sky? The problem is that I don't want the bucks that have been killed during the general season or the bow season or the muzzleloader season. I only want special permit rifle deer. I guess I better go read my original post again and edit it as needed.
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 12:35:54 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 12:37:12 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 21, 2013, 01:09:19 PM
Come on people, there have to be pictures of some bucks taken from the entiat rifle hunt. Anyone?????????????It is a pretty small pool with your specifics, you are talking about only a few permit holders, not all of them are successful, even less that are successful shoot something over 150 and even fewer post pics of success. I recall two photos from last year that meet your request criteria.
I shot a 160" a while back when it was an over the counter archery tag close to your timeframe but it was general archery, not permit rifle so it doesn't meet your request.
I am guessing you won't see any new photos. If they wanted to show what they had they would have posted it previously. Just doesn't make sense to me that someone would read this post and think "hey I should post that picture of the deer that I shot four years ago for the first time on this new thread."
You should be excited it is a great tag and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest. I would look at all of the pictures of the deer shot with all weapons and all units around the entiat as motivation and a barometer of what to expect on your hunt.
And remember you can't shoot the big ones if you are skinning a little one, you have to be the judge of what is "big" to you and what has the "wow" factor.
Good luck and I hope to see some photos of success at the end of November. :tup:
Post by: butch on June 21, 2013, 01:11:37 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 02:00:23 PM
i hunted 6 days.didnt go up there until nov. 8 and shot him on the morning of the 14.had fresh snow about every day saw tons of deer.he scores right at 170.i was holding out for something in the 180 range but this one was the best one we saw in 6 days.the wife and i set up our wall tent up mud creek.it was a fun hunt to go on with the wife.and he looks good on the wall real happy with him. hope you have as good as time as we did.
Cool beans. That is a beautiful buck. I would be proud to have him on the wall, but I will most likely hold out until the very end. Thanks for sharing.
Post by: huntnphool on June 21, 2013, 04:05:46 PM
Post by: Shot_Gunn on June 21, 2013, 04:15:24 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 21, 2013, 04:17:41 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 21, 2013, 07:44:46 PM
Post by: shrek on June 21, 2013, 07:50:18 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 22, 2013, 07:17:38 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 22, 2013, 10:29:22 PM
When I shot mine during the old archery season there was only about 3" of snow on the higher peaks. It was tough to spot the bucks but with good glass you can find them.
Good luck and enjoy the hunt, I hope you find the one that "wows" you.
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 06:58:37 AM
Post by: coachcw on June 23, 2013, 07:42:53 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 23, 2013, 10:18:26 AM
Raineir, Was your picture one of the bucks I saw in some of the other posts yesterday? Can you repost it here if possible?Here it is, shot in 02 late november when it was still a general archery season, no special tag required, very little snow. Grossed 163 4/8" netted 159 4/8".
Post by: Bigdaddy on June 23, 2013, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 11:49:49 AM
Congrats on the draw, I was drawn in 06 with two of my buddies, it was a great hunt, lots to see, suggest if you don't have a good spotting scope you need to get one. We spot and stock hunt, and this is a great area for that, be sure to spend lots of time glassing, we seen other hunters that were just driving around, passing up deer all over because they didn't get out of the truck. We seen hundreds of deer every day, 20 + bucks and 6 to 7 what we would normally call shooter buck that we passed every day, we didn't get the snow to push the migrators down, but we all shot nice bucks. Good luck on a great hunt.
By all means BigDaddy, post the pics if you have them. I need to edit my post and take out that part about posting pics only of bucks being taken during my rifle hunt. I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. I will hunt until I find one that I would be proud of. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.
Post by: Rainier10 on June 23, 2013, 11:56:01 AM
Congrats on the draw, I was drawn in 06 with two of my buddies, it was a great hunt, lots to see, suggest if you don't have a good spotting scope you need to get one. We spot and stock hunt, and this is a great area for that, be sure to spend lots of time glassing, we seen other hunters that were just driving around, passing up deer all over because they didn't get out of the truck. We seen hundreds of deer every day, 20 + bucks and 6 to 7 what we would normally call shooter buck that we passed every day, we didn't get the snow to push the migrators down, but we all shot nice bucks. Good luck on a great hunt.
By all means BigDaddy, post the pics if you have them. I need to edit my post and take out that part about posting pics only of bucks being taken during my rifle hunt. I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. I will hunt until I find one that I would be proud of. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.
I hope it works out for you, that was an opening day buck for me, just couldn't pass him up. Hunted the rest of the season with a buddy and didn't get too much more snow, that was the biggest deer we saw. It is a real guessing game on waiting. It is your finger on the trigger in the end and hopefully you connect on one you are happy with.
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 12:02:56 PM
I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.That is not what most consider to be "burning your tag" and to notch your tag with any animal should be considered a honor, regardless the score. :twocents:
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 12:07:08 PM
Congrats on the draw, I was drawn in 06 with two of my buddies, it was a great hunt, lots to see, suggest if you don't have a good spotting scope you need to get one. We spot and stock hunt, and this is a great area for that, be sure to spend lots of time glassing, we seen other hunters that were just driving around, passing up deer all over because they didn't get out of the truck. We seen hundreds of deer every day, 20 + bucks and 6 to 7 what we would normally call shooter buck that we passed every day, we didn't get the snow to push the migrators down, but we all shot nice bucks. Good luck on a great hunt.
Yup, I'm looking for a "ONCE IN A LIFETIME" buck. This hunt is only going to get harder to draw. I doubt I will ever even waste a special permit application trying to draw this area again. Thanks for posting the buck. I would definitely get that mounted if I shoot one similar.
By all means BigDaddy, post the pics if you have them. I need to edit my post and take out that part about posting pics only of bucks being taken during my rifle hunt. I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. I will hunt until I find one that I would be proud of. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.
I hope it works out for you, that was an opening day buck for me, just couldn't pass him up. Hunted the rest of the season with a buddy and didn't get too much more snow, that was the biggest deer we saw. It is a real guessing game on waiting. It is your finger on the trigger in the end and hopefully you connect on one you are happy with.
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 12:14:25 PM
I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.That is not what most consider to be "burning your tag" and to notch your tag with any animal should be considered a honor, regardless the score. :twocents:
Huntin, don't get me wrong, that's a great buck, but it's not a record book buck. Let me put it into perspective for you. 25 permits and 4100 applicants. The liklihood of me ever EVER getting an opportunity like this again is next to none. If I shot that buck on day one and every buck I saw after that was bigger, then I couldn't live with myself. However, if I hunt my arse off for the next 19 days and don't kill a deer, then I would be satisfied. You catch my drift now?
Post by: deerslyr on June 23, 2013, 12:23:04 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 12:26:50 PM
Just sayin, to most "burning your tag" means going home empty handed, not notching it with a buck you consider to be a "last day" buck.I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.That is not what most consider to be "burning your tag" and to notch your tag with any animal should be considered a honor, regardless the score. :twocents:
Huntin, don't get me wrong, that's a great buck, but it's not a record book buck. Let me put it into perspective for you. 25 permits and 4100 applicants. The liklihood of me ever EVER getting an opportunity like this again is next to none. If I shot that buck on day one and every buck I saw after that was bigger, then I couldn't live with myself. However, if I hunt my arse off for the next 19 days and don't kill a deer, then I would be satisfied. You catch my drift now?
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 12:27:20 PM
I catch your drift sfrenger. However good luck, id imagine there arent more than 3 or 4 bucks a year that come out of that hunt that hit an honest 170. And some years none come out that hit the 185 mark. Hold out for what youve dreamed about and be satisfied at the end of the hunt.+1
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 23, 2013, 12:29:23 PM
Unless you already have a room full of 170+ bucks
Post by: Rainier10 on June 23, 2013, 12:46:56 PM
Post by: deerslyr on June 23, 2013, 12:51:14 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 23, 2013, 02:00:40 PM
Rainier, those are both stud bucks for either of those units, especially with a bow. And your 159" buck was my point when I said only 3 or 4 bucks come out of those units that hit an "honest" 170. Most guys would see your bucks and say it was 180, and thats where all of these rumors of 180 bucks running around up there. No disrepect to your buck either, its a pig!None taken, you are right on the money, when they see them on the wall at my house that is what they say, "man is that 170 or 180". Honestly I would say that too if I didn't get to look at them all year long and know what a 160" deer is.
The difference in those two deer is 12" and that gets tough to tell at that size. You are talking about 1" longer on each of the 8 points and a little bit more mass. Really tough to judge when in the field shooting your first big deer. Most think the 120 and 130 deer I have shot are 140-150", it is an easy mistake if you don't get to actually put a tape on them. I am certainly no expert on field judging but having a couple on the wall definately helps.
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 02:57:19 PM
I wouldn't consider a tag burned unless I got to look at many bucks and take my pick or at least get some good hard hunting in. However, it sounds like not only do I need to worry about killing a record book buck, but now I have to worry about the indians killing all of them last year. What's the deal? This hunt is starting to sound like a real buzzkill. Do the indians come down every year and slaughter the deer out of this unit? Sometimes I wonder about this state. Must be trying to milk every last dollar out of its citizens. Thanks everyone I'll post any pics from the scouting trip or hunt.
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 03:07:04 PM
HuntinPhool, BigTine, deerslayer, and the rest of the haters :bash:Haters? No idea where you got that idea. :dunno:
I wouldn't consider a tag burned unless I got to look at many bucks and take my pick or at least get some good hard hunting in. However, it sounds like not only do I need to worry about killing a record book buck, but now I have to worry about the indians killing all of them last year. What's the deal? This hunt is starting to sound like a real buzzkill. Do the indians come down every year and slaughter the deer out of this unit? Sometimes I wonder about this state. Must be trying to milk every last dollar out of its citizens. Thanks everyone I'll post any pics from the scouting trip or hunt.
If the indians hunting the Entiat is news to you, then you didn't do your homework before applying for that tag. :twocents:
Post by: deerslyr on June 23, 2013, 03:33:54 PM
Hunt hard, bring chains, bring good glass and use it to no end, pray for weather, have a little luck, and have an amazing hunt! Thats all there is to that hunt. It will be enjoyable no matter what.
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 23, 2013, 03:59:27 PM
HuntinPhool, BigTine, deerslayer, and the rest of the haters :bash:
I wouldn't consider a tag burned unless I got to look at many bucks and take my pick or at least get some good hard hunting in. However, it sounds like not only do I need to worry about killing a record book buck, but now I have to worry about the indians killing all of them last year. What's the deal? This hunt is starting to sound like a real buzzkill. Do the indians come down every year and slaughter the deer out of this unit? Sometimes I wonder about this state. Must be trying to milk every last dollar out of its citizens. Thanks everyone I'll post any pics from the scouting trip or hunt.
:o Umm okay well good luck with your tag super star
Post by: antlerking on June 23, 2013, 04:21:15 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 04:32:38 PM
I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200.Are those numbers official? :chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 23, 2013, 04:35:49 PM
Post by: antlerking on June 23, 2013, 04:41:10 PM
I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200.Are those numbers official? :chuckle:
Probably close to it from past experience with previous permit, raffle, and Governor tag holders, but sometimes that 5Th buck u see makes book. You just never know
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 23, 2013, 04:42:37 PM
Here is one a friend of a friend shot last year in 2012. That's one big stinkin' jose.Yes it is ...what a pig !! :drool: :tup: :tup:
Post by: dblungshot on June 23, 2013, 04:43:09 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 23, 2013, 04:43:41 PM
just flipping ya chit, those are probably close, although I think a tad low. :twocents:I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200.Are those numbers official? :chuckle:
Probably close to it from past experience with previous permit, raffle, and Governor tag holders, but sometimes that 5Th buck u see makes book. You just never know
Post by: Rainier10 on June 23, 2013, 05:25:45 PM
I would have a tough time debating those numbers, 300 bucks to see a 180 class deer, and you are dead on that the 5th buck or the 299th could be the 180 class, you never know when they are going to pop out. I will say if you see one that you are on the fence over and pass, if you go back to that area again and really work it over with your glass you will probably find that same deer again. My experience is they are where you find them and when they migrate in they tend to settle in one spot for awhile. Even when pushed they will return back to that general area within a day or two.I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200.Are those numbers official? :chuckle:
Probably close to it from past experience with previous permit, raffle, and Governor tag holders, but sometimes that 5Th buck u see makes book. You just never know
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 05:38:48 PM
I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200. Good luck with your hunt and hold your expectations high and eat that tag, sounds good to me, more sheds for me to find. With luck on your side and a 80mm spotting scope overlooking a 5 mile radius, I think you can get r dun.
1,000 bucks sounds pretty good for a 200 class. Will be doing a lot of scouting and possibly a lot of spending for this hunt. At 43 now, 44 by the time of the hunt, I can't wait around another 10 or 15 years to hunt the sheite out of this unit. I'm looking for people to blow a little smoke on this unit. I don't care what anyone says, this is going to be a helofa good time.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 23, 2013, 05:40:37 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 23, 2013, 05:45:43 PM
Holding out for a quality buck is a tougher task than many understand until they do it, including myself. I drew the 250 quality tag last year and ended up eating it. Had many easy opportunities for bucks early on but all where less than my initial goal...some bucks you will want back others not so much. I felt disappointed when I drove home the last day for not bringing at least a spike home. Any meat is good meat at my house! It should be called "humble soup" instead of "tag soup". Might think about that sfrenger??? :tup:
I live up in gods country. I have had as many as 19 whitetail bucks in my front yard eating grain and hay. It things aren't looking good by the last day or two of the season, then I will probably eat my mule deer tag and go take one from the farm. But who knows at this point. To say it's early is an understatement. lol
Post by: deerslyr on June 23, 2013, 07:09:27 PM
I spend more time in that unit than probably anybody and the ratio is 300 bucks for a 180, 500 bucks for a 190 and 1000+ for a 200. Good luck with your hunt and hold your expectations high and eat that tag, sounds good to me, more sheds for me to find. With luck on your side and a 80mm spotting scope overlooking a 5 mile radius, I think you can get r dun.
1,000 bucks sounds pretty good for a 200 class. Will be doing a lot of scouting and possibly a lot of spending for this hunt. At 43 now, 44 by the time of the hunt, I can't wait around another 10 or 15 years to hunt the sheite out of this unit. I'm looking for people to blow a little smoke on this unit. I don't care what anyone says, this is going to be a helofa good time.
thats the spirit :tup: it will be a great hunt.
Post by: sfrenger on June 24, 2013, 06:59:36 AM
That's a stud mulie :drool: do you know his score?
I think that buck went right around 190 if I remember correctly. Love that buck.
Jackelope, Do you know the guy or was he at the big horns show? How did you come up with that score and was that gross or net?
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on June 24, 2013, 08:52:45 AM
Post by: sfrenger on June 24, 2013, 10:31:13 AM
190 gross, 183 net.
Holy moly man, do you have a full size pic of that muley you have as your display picture?
Post by: huntnphool on June 24, 2013, 10:35:14 AM
That one is a tad over 190. ;)190 gross, 183 net.
Holy moly man, do you have a full size pic of that muley you have as your display picture?
Post by: Rainier10 on June 24, 2013, 10:39:27 AM
:chuckle:That one is a tad over 190. ;)190 gross, 183 net.
Holy moly man, do you have a full size pic of that muley you have as your display picture?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 24, 2013, 05:58:11 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 24, 2013, 06:20:11 PM
Post by: antlerking on June 24, 2013, 06:38:09 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 24, 2013, 06:41:51 PM
I don't have a problem showing off because I will most likely never be drawn and most definitely ever get one that big again
Now that's a dandy of a buck. I hope to see even one of those. I've seen some monster mule deer bucks out on the ALE Reserve by hanford. I kinda have an image of the kind of buck I'm looking for. Your buck has all the right parts i'm looking for. Mass, tine length, and character. Great buck.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 24, 2013, 08:06:21 PM
Post by: xbow on June 25, 2013, 11:48:46 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 25, 2013, 01:01:13 PM
I don't have a problem showing off because I will most likely never be drawn and most definitely ever get one that big again
Now that's a dandy of a buck. I hope to see even one of those. I've seen some monster mule deer bucks out on the ALE Reserve by hanford. I kinda have an image of the kind of buck I'm looking for. Your buck has all the right parts i'm looking for. Mass, tine length, and character. Great buck.
And if you notice in Rosscrazyelk's field photo not a lot of snow on the ground. Much like when I got mine. There are definitely fewer deer and they are tougher to see when there is lite snow but you just have to work harder.
Be in shape with good boots, have GREAT glass to look through and never give up, you should have an awesome hunt.
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 25, 2013, 01:29:09 PM
The next time I drew I hunted 12 hard days and saw 20+ forked horn bucks and a hand full of bucks in the 120-130 range. My point is, there are not booners or even P&Y bucks running rampant in the Entiat.
Back then it was any deer. Now it's any buck. I wish they would change it to 3 pt or 4pt or better. Too many small bucks being killed on the last couple days of the season. :twocents:
Good Luck on your hunt and be sure to share your pics and stories with us here that were not fortunate enough to draw a tag. :(
Post by: sfrenger on June 25, 2013, 02:00:59 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 25, 2013, 02:09:33 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 25, 2013, 02:11:08 PM
Post by: deerdog on June 25, 2013, 02:15:24 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 25, 2013, 04:38:26 PM
And your going to need chains all the way around
I keep hearing this as well, but then my f150 has been in and out of some pretty hairy places. I'm always prepared though. Chains all around, high lift jack, cable, come-along, and shovel.
And thankyou for the vote of confidence deerdog. I'm sure i'll have fun.
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2013, 05:27:46 PM
:chuckle: There is a reason why you keep hearing this, there are more than a couple guys on this site that learned the hard way, rolling their rigs over a cliff in there.And your going to need chains all the way around
I keep hearing this as well, but then my f150 has been in and out of some pretty hairy places. I'm always prepared though. Chains all around, high lift jack, cable, come-along, and shovel.
And thankyou for the vote of confidence deerdog. I'm sure i'll have fun.
Post by: antlerking on June 25, 2013, 05:32:35 PM
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on June 25, 2013, 06:07:40 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on June 25, 2013, 06:36:41 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 25, 2013, 08:04:28 PM
I will also add about the chain thing is that be aware that these roads can get really slick. not just ice, but muddy/greasy. The ground will freeze and by mid afternoon will be thawing and will slid right out from under you or just push your truck in the ditch or over the edge. So be aware that in the dark early one morning you are just climbing higher and higher no problem, but later that day its a whole different ball game when you have to get back out. So plan accordingly and sometimes you just have to not go to that place that day.
Ain't that the truth! Unfortunately, sometimes even four chains won't be able to dig into that super fine mud.
Post by: sfrenger on June 25, 2013, 08:27:27 PM
I will also add about the chain thing is that be aware that these roads can get really slick. not just ice, but muddy/greasy. The ground will freeze and by mid afternoon will be thawing and will slid right out from under you or just push your truck in the ditch or over the edge. So be aware that in the dark early one morning you are just climbing higher and higher no problem, but later that day its a whole different ball game when you have to get back out. So plan accordingly and sometimes you just have to not go to that place that day.
Ain't that the truth! Unfortunately, sometimes even four chains won't be able to dig into that super fine mud.
Dang, i'm wondering if I should bring my motorcycle.
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2013, 11:06:30 PM
LO, not to sound like a buzzkill but having been in there a lot and watching first hand, the sound of motorcycles, 4 Wheeler's and snowmobiles gets those deer moving real quick. I'd stick to the truck. :twocents:I will also add about the chain thing is that be aware that these roads can get really slick. not just ice, but muddy/greasy. The ground will freeze and by mid afternoon will be thawing and will slid right out from under you or just push your truck in the ditch or over the edge. So be aware that in the dark early one morning you are just climbing higher and higher no problem, but later that day its a whole different ball game when you have to get back out. So plan accordingly and sometimes you just have to not go to that place that day.
Ain't that the truth! Unfortunately, sometimes even four chains won't be able to dig into that super fine mud.
Dang, i'm wondering if I should bring my motorcycle.
Post by: sfrenger on June 26, 2013, 04:59:23 AM
LO, not to sound like a buzzkill but having been in there a lot and watching first hand, the sound of motorcycles, 4 Wheeler's and snowmobiles gets those deer moving real quick. I'd stick to the truck. :twocents:I will also add about the chain thing is that be aware that these roads can get really slick. not just ice, but muddy/greasy. The ground will freeze and by mid afternoon will be thawing and will slid right out from under you or just push your truck in the ditch or over the edge. So be aware that in the dark early one morning you are just climbing higher and higher no problem, but later that day its a whole different ball game when you have to get back out. So plan accordingly and sometimes you just have to not go to that place that day.
Ain't that the truth! Unfortunately, sometimes even four chains won't be able to dig into that super fine mud.
Dang, i'm wondering if I should bring my motorcycle.
Yea, maybe I'll bring it and just keep it at camp until I need it. Thanks for the heads up though.
Post by: huntnphool on June 26, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 26, 2013, 08:17:29 PM
4100 applicants...... :chuckle:
Huh? Did I miss something?
Post by: huntnphool on June 26, 2013, 08:19:25 PM
Is it confusing? :dunno:4100 applicants...... :chuckle:
Huh? Did I miss something?
Post by: sfrenger on June 26, 2013, 08:34:08 PM
Is it confusing? :dunno:4100 applicants...... :chuckle:
Huh? Did I miss something?
Was just wondering what was funny. Sorry, never mind.
Post by: huntnphool on June 26, 2013, 08:39:18 PM
I just find it kinda funny that so many apply for that one area. ;)Is it confusing? :dunno:4100 applicants...... :chuckle:
Huh? Did I miss something?
Was just wondering what was funny. Sorry, never mind.
Post by: sfrenger on June 27, 2013, 07:41:35 AM
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Seems like the only hunt that should have that many people applying for it. Any buck, winter range, peak of the mule deer rut, main migration route. Seems like there should be about 10,000 people applying for this one.
Post by: Rainier10 on June 27, 2013, 07:47:26 AM
I just find it kinda funny that so many apply for that one area. ;)
Seems like the only hunt that should have that many people applying for it. Any buck, winter range, peak of the mule deer rut, main migration route. Seems like there should be about 10,000 people applying for this one.
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Not the only hunt but if you name off a couple of the other good ones there will be 4100 applicants for those next year after the word gets out for all to see on the internet. With only two choices for quality hunts it does make people pick the two most well known but there are definitely other good hunts.
Just my :twocents:
Post by: sfrenger on June 27, 2013, 08:14:12 AM
Post by: elkoholic1 on June 27, 2013, 09:48:28 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 27, 2013, 10:10:06 AM
Nice buck Ross! :tup:Thanks.
Post by: sfrenger on June 27, 2013, 10:37:43 AM
a lot of nice bucks !! my buddy drew this late season rifle tag this year , now I gotta hold his ammo so he doesn't pre maturely loose his load!!!! :chuckle:
Give me his address, I'll send him some ammo. More big ones for me. lol
Post by: Transka on June 27, 2013, 12:58:06 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 27, 2013, 05:21:20 PM
Ross I think I got your buck in velvet on trail camWould love to see it. Post it up
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2013, 01:17:31 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 28, 2013, 01:46:24 PM
Forecast is calling for 109* temps this week, better start praying smokers keep their butts in their cars.
:yeah: I see some big fires in our future
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 28, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
I will also add about the chain thing is that be aware that these roads can get really slick. not just ice, but muddy/greasy. The ground will freeze and by mid afternoon will be thawing and will slid right out from under you or just push your truck in the ditch or over the edge. So be aware that in the dark early one morning you are just climbing higher and higher no problem, but later that day its a whole different ball game when you have to get back out. So plan accordingly and sometimes you just have to not go to that place that day.
Ain't that the truth! Unfortunately, sometimes even four chains won't be able to dig into that super fine mud.
Dang, i'm wondering if I should bring my motorcycle.
Quads and dirt bikes are not allowed on the Forest Service roads. Unless of course it's a dual sport bike. FYI
Post by: sfrenger on June 28, 2013, 09:13:20 PM
Quads and dirt bikes are not allowed on the Forest Service roads. Unless of course it's a dual sport bike. FYI
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Dude, you're kidding me. When was that law passed? Can you send me a link or tell me where to go find that information?
Post by: sfrenger on June 28, 2013, 09:17:13 PM
Quads and dirt bikes are not allowed on the Forest Service roads. Unless of course it's a dual sport bike. FYI
Dude, you're kidding me. When was that law passed? Can you send me a link or tell me where to go find that information?
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Never mind stuffer, just found the link.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 28, 2013, 10:21:33 PM
Forecast is calling for 109* temps this week, better start praying smokers keep their butts in their cars.
:yeah: I see some big fires in our future
On the plus side, it's been raining all week, so it's not as tinder dry as normal. They're still allowing camp fires, etc. But at 109, it won't take long!
Post by: jburkett on June 28, 2013, 11:42:50 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2013, 11:44:43 PM
These are all archery bucks from the 2011 late entiat hunt, none of the three are what most people would shoot with this tag. I blew stalks on much larger deer than the buck I shot, but regardless of score I chose to have a shoulder mount done and am proud to hang my 130 buck on my wall. The 2 point my father shot, with artificial knees and hips on their way out, is with out a doubt the most memorable day of hunting of my life. A tag for the entiat is a trophy in itself, getting to hunt an area like this is an expiriance that won't be forgot regardless of the deer you wrap that tag around.:tup: nothing wrong with that!
Post by: sfrenger on June 29, 2013, 05:17:56 AM
These are all archery bucks from the 2011 late entiat hunt, none of the three are what most people would shoot with this tag. I blew stalks on much larger deer than the buck I shot, but regardless of score I chose to have a shoulder mount done and am proud to hang my 130 buck on my wall. The 2 point my father shot, with artificial knees and hips on their way out, is with out a doubt the most memorable day of hunting of my life. A tag for the entiat is a trophy in itself, getting to hunt an area like this is an expiriance that won't be forgot regardless of the deer you wrap that tag around.
I don't know how hard it is to draw that hunt, but it looks like you guys did pretty good to me. Congrats and nothing to be ashamed of with your buck.
Post by: huntnphool on June 29, 2013, 07:04:20 PM
Post by: actionshooter on June 29, 2013, 07:41:10 PM
These are all archery bucks from the 2011 late entiat hunt, none of the three are what most people would shoot with this tag. I blew stalks on much larger deer than the buck I shot, but regardless of score I chose to have a shoulder mount done and am proud to hang my 130 buck on my wall. The 2 point my father shot, with artificial knees and hips on their way out, is with out a doubt the most memorable day of hunting of my life. A tag for the entiat is a trophy in itself, getting to hunt an area like this is an expiriance that won't be forgot regardless of the deer you wrap that tag around.
Sounds like it was a good hunt to me!
Post by: actionshooter on June 29, 2013, 07:42:51 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 29, 2013, 07:57:59 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 29, 2013, 08:20:19 PM
So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
Post by: huntnphool on June 29, 2013, 09:07:21 PM
You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
Post by: sfrenger on June 29, 2013, 09:33:13 PM
You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Post by: huntnphool on June 29, 2013, 09:55:58 PM
180 whitetail? If he is a legit 160 class whitetail you would be nuts to pass him up for that entiat tag.You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Odds are you wont see a 170 class muley on your Entiat hunt, let alone harvest a 180".
Post by: Gunsmoke on June 30, 2013, 12:29:11 AM
Try this again
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Blue ribbon winner for sure :tup:
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 06:32:25 AM
180 whitetail? If he is a legit 160 class whitetail you would be nuts to pass him up for that entiat tag.You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Odds are you wont see a 170 class muley on your Entiat hunt, let alone harvest a 180".
How many times have you been drawn for this hunt and hunted it again?
Post by: huntnphool on June 30, 2013, 09:13:48 AM
Ive hunted Entiat enough to make the statement. ;)180 whitetail? If he is a legit 160 class whitetail you would be nuts to pass him up for that entiat tag.You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Odds are you wont see a 170 class muley on your Entiat hunt, let alone harvest a 180".
How many times have you been drawn for this hunt and hunted it again?
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 12:33:39 PM
Ive hunted Entiat enough to make the statement. ;)180 whitetail? If he is a legit 160 class whitetail you would be nuts to pass him up for that entiat tag.You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Odds are you wont see a 170 class muley on your Entiat hunt, let alone harvest a 180".
How many times have you been drawn for this hunt and hunted it again?
So you've hunted the mule deer in this unit from november 1st through the 20th with a rifle during the peak of their rut?
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 30, 2013, 12:36:34 PM
Post by: jrebel on June 30, 2013, 12:41:04 PM
Good luck and listen to the people posting on here. You don't have to hunt the area yearly to know what a realistic expectation is. The quality and quantity of deer in the area is not what it was 15 years ago. :twocents:
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 30, 2013, 12:41:41 PM
I drew the tag.
Sorry, lame joke. :tup:
If I had a 180 class whitetail to hunt, I would happily pass on ANY special deer tag.
Post by: jstone on June 30, 2013, 12:51:02 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 30, 2013, 01:12:49 PM
affirmative! ;)Ive hunted Entiat enough to make the statement. ;)180 whitetail? If he is a legit 160 class whitetail you would be nuts to pass him up for that entiat tag.You!!! It's the premier hunt in the state, what are you going to do with the tag?So what are you holding out for?
Who are you asking?
I'm going to eat it if my whitetail shows up regularly on my trail camera. I've been after him for years. Depends on what he scores. When he fills in his frame and I get a better picture, I will post him on another thread and ask people to judge him. If he's a 180 whitey, then I will try to put him on the hook instead of a 180 muley.
Odds are you wont see a 170 class muley on your Entiat hunt, let alone harvest a 180".
How many times have you been drawn for this hunt and hunted it again?
So you've hunted the mule deer in this unit from november 1st through the 20th with a rifle during the peak of their rut?
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 02:54:45 PM
JREBEL is correct. I hunted that before it went to permit. Was way better back then. Permits are low due to poaching. Any Way I would shoot the big whitetail. There are nice bucks in there but tough country with a bow. I love the area. Good luck. learn the area.
What do you mean "with a bow"? I drew the rifle hunt.
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 03:00:01 PM
I also live and spend a ton of time In all the areas in central Washington......A 150 to 170 inch mule deer is very doable during the rut if you spend some time and are patient. 170+ takes a whole lot of luck along with time and patients. They are there, but not as plentiful as most would think.
Good luck and listen to the people posting on here. You don't have to hunt the area yearly to know what a realistic expectation is. The quality and quantity of deer in the area is not what it was 15 years ago. :twocents:
And that's why i'm going after both of them. I don't know if my buck scores 180, but it's a monster for sure. We'll see what he looks like this year if he keeps coming into my tree stand and game camera. There are a lot of hunters on this public land, but it's also thicker than a swamp and can hide plenty of critters. I was lucky enough to draw this permit for entiat, so maybe I will be lucky enough to get him. Like I've said earlier in my posts, I will eat my tag rather than shoot something I'm not happy with.
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 03:05:05 PM
Post by: MADMAX on June 30, 2013, 03:32:37 PM
Post by: Thenewguy on June 30, 2013, 03:34:17 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 30, 2013, 03:45:25 PM
Great looking deer there newguy. I don't see how you were able to use photoshop so well and make it look steeper than it really ease and eliminate the road that you must of shot that from. Just kidding nice looking deer and way to bring back the memories of how steep that season is, I am guessing you earned that one, way to go.
That definately meets my definition of a trophy.
Post by: deerdog on June 30, 2013, 03:54:19 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 04:16:30 PM
Depends on your definition of a trophy I guess
Sorry, let me clarify. What are YOUR two favorite QUALITY units to apply for special permits in? Excluding bow permits. I have a bow, but only use it on elk.
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 04:17:07 PM
I got stuck there once. Saw some big deer at times and none at others
Well that's a heck of a buck. That might be a trophy to me. What does he score?
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on June 30, 2013, 04:35:05 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 30, 2013, 04:42:55 PM
These guys like Hunt and others are just being honest with you. I know this unit very well, have personally hunted it during this time frame and into december more than most. Have had the opportunity to have a tag in my pocket, have also been with my dad or buddies on this hunt, raffle hunt, etc over the last few years. We have a wall or two to prove our hard work and luck. In 2008 I hunted wiht my dad 20 straight days sun up to sun down. We saw one buck that was for sure over 180 B&C. That was the last day with a few hours to go. There is only a handful of true 175 + typical B&C bucks in this unit. You might be one of the lucky guys and be driving up the road and he will be standing there on the hill at 50 yards on day one or you might hunt your butt off for 20 days and never see anything over 160. there is many of guys from rifle to bow to Gov tags that dont shoot a buck and eat their tags.(nothing wrong with that) So from somebody that knows, that lives, that owns land in the heart of the winter range and that has been behind the glass for several of these hunts. Have a plan, have a goal, put in the time, and stick with your plan. And for sure you will have the time of your life looking at deer from sun up to sun down. And if you stick to your goal, you may or may not have a tag still in your pocket at the end. But for sure you will have had the hunt of a lifetime. And that is what it is all about.Amen, well said.
Post by: huntnphool on June 30, 2013, 04:51:08 PM
These guys like Hunt and others are just being honest with you. I know this unit very well, have personally hunted it during this time frame and into december more than most. Have had the opportunity to have a tag in my pocket, have also been with my dad or buddies on this hunt, raffle hunt, etc over the last few years. We have a wall or two to prove our hard work and luck. In 2008 I hunted wiht my dad 20 straight days sun up to sun down. We saw one buck that was for sure over 180 B&C. That was the last day with a few hours to go. There is only a handful of true 175 + typical B&C bucks in this unit. You might be one of the lucky guys and be driving up the road and he will be standing there on the hill at 50 yards on day one or you might hunt your butt off for 20 days and never see anything over 160. there is many of guys from rifle to bow to Gov tags that dont shoot a buck and eat their tags.(nothing wrong with that) So from somebody that knows, that lives, that owns land in the heart of the winter range and that has been behind the glass for several of these hunts. Have a plan, have a goal, put in the time, and stick with your plan. And for sure you will have the time of your life looking at deer from sun up to sun down. And if you stick to your goal, you may or may not have a tag still in your pocket at the end. But for sure you will have had the hunt of a lifetime. And that is what it is all about.well said G. :tup:
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 30, 2013, 05:16:15 PM
Bigtine
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on June 30, 2013, 05:22:31 PM
These guys like Hunt and others are just being honest with you. I know this unit very well, have personally hunted it during this time frame and into december more than most. Have had the opportunity to have a tag in my pocket, have also been with my dad or buddies on this hunt, raffle hunt, etc over the last few years. We have a wall or two to prove our hard work and luck. In 2008 I hunted wiht my dad 20 straight days sun up to sun down. We saw one buck that was for sure over 180 B&C. That was the last day with a few hours to go. There is only a handful of true 175 + typical B&C bucks in this unit. You might be one of the lucky guys and be driving up the road and he will be standing there on the hill at 50 yards on day one or you might hunt your butt off for 20 days and never see anything over 160. there is many of guys from rifle to bow to Gov tags that dont shoot a buck and eat their tags.(nothing wrong with that) So from somebody that knows, that lives, that owns land in the heart of the winter range and that has been behind the glass for several of these hunts. Have a plan, have a goal, put in the time, and stick with your plan. And for sure you will have the time of your life looking at deer from sun up to sun down. And if you stick to your goal, you may or may not have a tag still in your pocket at the end. But for sure you will have had the hunt of a lifetime. And that is what it is all about.well said G. :tup:
:tup:
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 07:13:35 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 30, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
Post by: sfrenger on June 30, 2013, 07:22:06 PM
Dont get down on that permit man, its going to be one hell of a fun hunt.
No problem bigtine. I'm going to have a hell of a good time for sure.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on July 01, 2013, 12:29:31 PM
Still waitingRoss I think I got your buck in velvet on trail camWould love to see it. Post it up
Post by: Bigbuckoholic on July 01, 2013, 01:57:44 PM
Post by: sfrenger on July 01, 2013, 02:36:25 PM
Good luck to ya. Alot of people would give a lot to have that tag. Take a little more pride and confidense with you. You walk outside with your head down and you won't ever see the sun. Do your scouting. Get topo maps. Know where the streams are located. I've seen some pics of incredible deer taken out of there. Mule deer hunting is ALOT different then your whitetails.
Thanks big-buck, I plan on doing my due dilligence. Plus, I have the ok from my wife to spend like a little kid on this hunt if I need to. haha
Post by: wilsongideon on July 01, 2013, 08:27:35 PM
Post by: sfrenger on July 01, 2013, 08:38:19 PM
I would definitly hunt this tag like it was a once in a lifetime tag, you never know which year that once in a lifetime buck comes through. it may be ten years plus before you have a opprotunity to hunt mule deer in the rut! you can hunt whitetail year after year. :twocents:
And that's my plan wilson. Hunt my butt off and hope this unit doesn't kill me. lol
Post by: huntnnw on July 01, 2013, 10:24:23 PM
Post by: sfrenger on July 02, 2013, 05:02:39 AM
Post by: coachcw on July 02, 2013, 06:35:03 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on July 02, 2013, 08:28:42 AM
you can drive pretty close to where you need to be then just hump a bit :twocents:
We still talking about hunting? :chuckle:
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 02, 2013, 08:44:57 AM
you can drive pretty close to where you need to be then just hump a bit :twocents:
We still talking about hunting? :chuckle:
Good question indeed :chuckle:
Post by: elkoholic1 on July 02, 2013, 12:17:23 PM
Post by: sfrenger on July 03, 2013, 07:09:47 AM
spend more time behind spot scope before you burn boot leather when not needed...
I don't plan on spending until I have a game plan. It's soo early I haven't even made it over there yet. Probably one of these weekends in july.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on July 03, 2013, 10:10:00 AM
Post by: sfrenger on July 03, 2013, 11:15:12 AM
Just go with the flow, listen to folks advice, and most of all have fun. Its easy to get yourself in a "preasure cooker" with a good tag! You should have a fun hunt, good luck.
Thanks 257, Hopefully i'll be posting more pics on here after my scouting trip and more pics in november of my buck.
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2013, 01:50:11 PM
I'd get over there soon if you are planning on scouting, with this weather it wouldn't surprise me if they started locking gates to avoid a repeat of last years fires.spend more time behind spot scope before you burn boot leather when not needed...
I don't plan on spending until I have a game plan. It's soo early I haven't even made it over there yet. Probably one of these weekends in july.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 03, 2013, 01:57:39 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2013, 02:04:16 PM
A majority of last years fires were the result of dry lightning.....but not all, and regardless the cause, the possibility of being locked out for a undetermined amount of time is tangible. :twocents:
Post by: sfrenger on July 03, 2013, 04:39:47 PM
I'd get over there soon if you are planning on scouting, with this weather it wouldn't surprise me if they started locking gates to avoid a repeat of last years fires.spend more time behind spot scope before you burn boot leather when not needed...
I don't plan on spending until I have a game plan. It's soo early I haven't even made it over there yet. Probably one of these weekends in july.
I'm a planner and I have to plan. I would go over there this weekend, but I have other things PLANNED. lol I will get there soon. Thanks for the warning though. It's much appreciated.
Post by: jrebel on July 03, 2013, 05:02:53 PM
Johnny
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2013, 05:18:19 PM
Most Entiat roads don't have gates on them?? :dunno: The forest service could definitely post the roads "do not enter" but that would be the first time I have ever seen that. You should be fine to scout throughout the summer unless there is active fire. There will be a burn ban real soon if they don't have one right now. Call the forest service before you go to see what the burn status is.They closed and gated roads right next door in Swakane last year while we were in there hunting sheep.
Johnny
Post by: jrebel on July 03, 2013, 05:25:23 PM
Not wanting to start an argument...just curious what roads were gated?
Johnny
Post by: wrongway on July 03, 2013, 05:31:09 PM
Here is one we've gotten out of the unit scored 185 5/8
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2013, 05:32:59 PM
Not to thread jack, but what roads did they gate? Most of the swakane roads don't have gates either. The only gates I know of on the Swakane are on private access roads that are always gated due to the orchards / local homeowners (I personally think it is bogus).....and one that is never closed, but could be, on Derby. No gates on all the other access roads to even close?? :dunno:Derby was gated and other roads were blocked with manned vehicles, technically not "gated" but probably more effective! :dunno:
Not wanting to start an argument...just curious what roads were gated?
Johnny
Post by: jrebel on July 03, 2013, 05:46:21 PM
Thanks
Johnny :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on July 03, 2013, 07:10:54 PM
Yes, they did have manned vehicles blocking a ton of roads last year when the fires were active
:chuckle: Dude, if you already knew this then why are you asking me for specifics,
what roads did they gate? Most of the swakane roads don't have gates either.
Not wanting to start an argument...just curious what roads were gated?
just looking to start a arguement? :chuckle:
Post by: jrebel on July 03, 2013, 07:41:49 PM
You said you wouldn't be surprised if they started "locking gate." This confused me as I know most to the roads don't even have gates on them to lock?? Trust me, they won't post paid employees on roads due to weather alone....If there is no fire the roads will be open. ;)
[/color]I'd get over there soon if you are planning on scouting, with this weather it wouldn't surprise me if they started locking gates to avoid a repeat of last years fires.spend more time behind spot scope before you burn boot leather when not needed...
I don't plan on spending until I have a game plan. It's soo early I haven't even made it over there yet. Probably one of these weekends in july.
Post by: sfrenger on July 03, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
Most Entiat roads don't have gates on them?? :dunno: The forest service could definitely post the roads "do not enter" but that would be the first time I have ever seen that. You should be fine to scout throughout the summer unless there is active fire. There will be a burn ban real soon if they don't have one right now. Call the forest service before you go to see what the burn status is.They closed and gated roads right next door in Swakane last year while we were in there hunting sheep.
Johnny
You tellin' me you got drawn for sheep as well as this entiat hunt? What's your trick to getting drawn?
Post by: sfrenger on July 03, 2013, 07:49:23 PM
Argument you want...Argument you get!!! :chuckle:
You said you wouldn't be surprised if they started "locking gate." This confused me as I know most to the roads don't even have gates on them to lock?? Trust me, they won't post paid employees on roads due to weather alone....If there is no fire the roads will be open. ;)
[/color]I'd get over there soon if you are planning on scouting, with this weather it wouldn't surprise me if they started locking gates to avoid a repeat of last years fires.spend more time behind spot scope before you burn boot leather when not needed...
I don't plan on spending until I have a game plan. It's soo early I haven't even made it over there yet. Probably one of these weekends in july.
Thanks Johnny, and I have this argument with my wife all the time. Just the other day she said that she needed her oil changed, and I said ok. However today she asked why I hadn't changed the oil and I said because she didn't ask me to. Technically, I was right. I need to invest in a better bed for the spare bedroom. haha
Post by: erk444 on July 06, 2013, 11:23:44 PM
Thats Kurts buck aint it? Where is Kurt at nowadays?
Here is one we've gotten out of the unit scored 185 5/8
Post by: wrongway on July 07, 2013, 08:50:53 PM
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on July 07, 2013, 09:16:06 PM
Post by: deerhuntr4885 on July 07, 2013, 09:20:58 PM
Post by: stewy on July 08, 2013, 03:43:16 PM
Post by: sfrenger on July 24, 2013, 10:13:37 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on November 20, 2013, 06:53:56 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on November 20, 2013, 07:05:33 PM
So how'd the hunt go?:yeah:
Post by: Solohunter84 on November 20, 2013, 07:08:17 PM
Post by: sfrenger on November 20, 2013, 07:15:19 PM
Post by: gasman on November 20, 2013, 07:20:10 PM
Sounds like someone was disappointed with there hunt :dunno:
Sorry it did not live up to your expectations :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Still a nice buck :tup:
Post by: Solohunter84 on November 20, 2013, 07:23:02 PM
Post by: Fowlweather25 on November 20, 2013, 07:34:48 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 20, 2013, 07:37:00 PM
On the other hand...you had 19 days of hunting, which is better than 19 days of work and you still got a really nice buck. Congrats. :tup:
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 20, 2013, 07:39:58 PM
Post by: raydog on November 20, 2013, 07:41:15 PM
Post by: fishingnut71 on November 20, 2013, 07:43:16 PM
Post by: Fowlweather25 on November 20, 2013, 07:45:23 PM
Post by: sfrenger on November 20, 2013, 07:53:09 PM
if your that disappointed then don't put in again and let someone else get drawn that will appreciate it. This is called hunting not killing. Like someone has said, hunting is not a race its a marathon. Be happy and enjoy it. Some people don't have the opportunity because of health or other reasons. 2500 miles. Sounds like a lot of road hunting.
Who asked your opinion? You didn't hunt with me, you don't know what the frick I did or where I hunted. This unit is mother fricking huge. I hunted High to low and all between. I drove roads because a fricking mule deer can jump from one county to another in a matter of hours. I walked soo many miles, I had to buy a new pair of boots. I had to have my wife drive my snow tires 200 miles so I could get up to where these so-called monster bucks were residing. I can't believe that after all I went through, there are still db's on this site that think I DIDN'T DO ENOUGH.
Post by: chukar hunter on November 20, 2013, 07:57:40 PM
if your that disappointed then don't put in again and let someone else get drawn that will appreciate it. This is called hunting not killing. Like someone has said, hunting is not a race its a marathon. Be happy and enjoy it. Some people don't have the opportunity because of health or other reasons. 2500 miles. Sounds like a lot of road hunting.
Who asked your opinion? You didn't hunt with me, you don't know what the frick I did or where I hunted. This unit is mother fricking huge. I hunted High to low and all between. I drove roads because a fricking mule deer can jump from one county to another in a matter of hours. I walked soo many miles, I had to buy a new pair of boots. I had to have my wife drive my snow tires 200 miles so I could get up to where these so-called monster bucks were residing. I can't believe that after all I went through, there are still db's on this site that think I DIDN'T DO ENOUGH.
Can't argue with math 2500 miles, 14 days = 178.6 miles a day.....
Don't be mad at Fishnut, peoples opinion :twocents:
I'd be happy with that buck. I spent $180 dollars on a 2 point BT this year
Post by: Fowlweather25 on November 20, 2013, 08:01:04 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 20, 2013, 08:03:07 PM
Should have waited until you had 15 points and pulled a tag for the other side of the river, like I did. the biggun's didn't have a need to cross of over to your place.
This is hilarious.... :chuckle:
Post by: LittleJohn on November 20, 2013, 08:03:20 PM
Beautiful buck!!!
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 20, 2013, 08:06:08 PM
Fishingnut said it I was thinking it. Been my experience that Mature Mule deer will not be in ear shot of a drivable road. 2500 miles WOW
Beautiful buck!!!
But the wife drove 200 miles with some snow tires. They should be near the road. :chuckle:
Post by: 270Shooter on November 20, 2013, 08:27:11 PM
lol damn dude calm down. It's called hunting, yeah you drew a great tag but that doesn't mean you are for sure going to kill a 180 class buck, I don't care how many miles you drove your truck or hiked or how much money you spent. It's hunting and there are no garentees. I had an archery bull tag and I hunt 10 days hard, put over 2000 miles on my truck and don't even know how much I hiked but I still didn't kill a bull. I was sort of upset because it was less than I expected, but I learned a lot and I have a lot more respect for the animals I hunt.if your that disappointed then don't put in again and let someone else get drawn that will appreciate it. This is called hunting not killing. Like someone has said, hunting is not a race its a marathon. Be happy and enjoy it. Some people don't have the opportunity because of health or other reasons. 2500 miles. Sounds like a lot of road hunting.
Who asked your opinion? You didn't hunt with me, you don't know what the frick I did or where I hunted. This unit is mother fricking huge. I hunted High to low and all between. I drove roads because a fricking mule deer can jump from one county to another in a matter of hours. I walked soo many miles, I had to buy a new pair of boots. I had to have my wife drive my snow tires 200 miles so I could get up to where these so-called monster bucks were residing. I can't believe that after all I went through, there are still db's on this site that think I DIDN'T DO ENOUGH. GFYS FISHNUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Alan K on November 20, 2013, 08:33:22 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 20, 2013, 08:34:25 PM
if your that disappointed then don't put in again and let someone else get drawn that will appreciate it. This is called hunting not killing. Like someone has said, hunting is not a race its a marathon. Be happy and enjoy it. Some people don't have the opportunity because of health or other reasons. 2500 miles. Sounds like a lot of road hunting.
Who asked your opinion? You didn't hunt with me, you don't know what the frick I did or where I hunted. This unit is mother fricking huge. I hunted High to low and all between. I drove roads because a fricking mule deer can jump from one county to another in a matter of hours. I walked soo many miles, I had to buy a new pair of boots. I had to have my wife drive my snow tires 200 miles so I could get up to where these so-called monster bucks were residing. I can't believe that after all I went through, there are still db's on this site that think I DIDN'T DO ENOUGH. GFYS FISHNUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You posted all the info and opened yourself up to "internet criticism." Sounds like you learned two lessons this year:
1. The Entiat rifle tag is joke.
2. Don't post a story like you did and expect sympathy from people you don't know. Next time keep the story simple and show a pic if you deem necessary.
Not sure you understand how nice that buck really is. I know a lot of people this year that ate tag soup and or killed a doe to fill the freezer. I for one was really happy with the doe I shot with my bow and believe it was a true trophy....sure everyone wants big horns, but that just doesn't happen every year.
Post by: Muleyslyr on November 20, 2013, 08:41:16 PM
Post by: d_wilson on November 20, 2013, 08:49:32 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 20, 2013, 09:24:11 PM
I have never been soo disappointed in my life. 10 years worth of preference points, 1 of 25 permits and 4200 applicants later, the number 1 rifle permit hunt in the state for migratory mule deer during the rut and this is all I have to show for it. I saw 250 bucks and 600 does in 19 days of hard hunting, but not a single mule deer buck worth putting on the wall. I popped a tire, busted my muffler off, tore off a molding, smashed my rear bumper into my truck bed, and almost slid off the side of a cliff about 2 dozen times. I have blisters where nobody should have blisters. I put 2500 miles on my truck in 2 weeks. I spent thousands of dollars in Entiat for this so-called "HUNT OF A LIFETIME" and all I have to show for it is a 3 point buck that I could have shot during the general season. The only reason this one died is because it was conveniently located next to the road.That animal deserves more respect than this, what a unbelievably poor attitude you are displaying with these type of comments, wow!
Post by: Elkbow33 on November 20, 2013, 09:40:28 PM
Post by: link on November 20, 2013, 09:42:33 PM
I agree. I would hope that once the "dust settles" and he has time to wind down and think back, he feels better about his experience, and his buck he chose to shoot.I have never been soo disappointed in my life. 10 years worth of preference points, 1 of 25 permits and 4200 applicants later, the number 1 rifle permit hunt in the state for migratory mule deer during the rut and this is all I have to show for it. I saw 250 bucks and 600 does in 19 days of hard hunting, but not a single mule deer buck worth putting on the wall. I popped a tire, busted my muffler off, tore off a molding, smashed my rear bumper into my truck bed, and almost slid off the side of a cliff about 2 dozen times. I have blisters where nobody should have blisters. I put 2500 miles on my truck in 2 weeks. I spent thousands of dollars in Entiat for this so-called "HUNT OF A LIFETIME" and all I have to show for it is a 3 point buck that I could have shot during the general season. The only reason this one died is because it was conveniently located next to the road.That animal deserves more respect than this, what a unbelievably poor attitude you are displaying with these type of comments, wow!
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on November 20, 2013, 09:45:01 PM
Post by: bigmacc on November 20, 2013, 09:45:49 PM
[/quote]That animal deserves more respect than this, what a unbelievably poor attitude you are displaying with these type of comments, wow!
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:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:,...Huntnphools comment above is spot on!....Any buck you point the business end of your weapon at and make the decision to put it down deserves respect. killing it just to say you killed something because of the time,effort and money you put into the hunt and then not being happy with the buck is disrespectfull to the animal. IMHO :twocents:...congratulations on a beautiful buck......After reading the original post and and story,i actually felt bad for the buck.
Post by: Shed Stud on November 20, 2013, 09:56:13 PM
don't let the door hit you on the way out!
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 20, 2013, 09:57:10 PM
Just sayin, to most "burning your tag" means going home empty handed, not notching it with a buck you consider to be a "last day" buck.I'm not going to burn my tag until the last day. That buck of raineirs is a nice looking buck, but that would be a last day of the hunt buck for me.That is not what most consider to be "burning your tag" and to notch your tag with any animal should be considered a honor, regardless the score. :twocents:
Huntin, don't get me wrong, that's a great buck, but it's not a record book buck. Let me put it into perspective for you. 25 permits and 4100 applicants. The liklihood of me ever EVER getting an opportunity like this again is next to none. If I shot that buck on day one and every buck I saw after that was bigger, then I couldn't live with myself. However, if I hunt my arse off for the next 19 days and don't kill a deer, then I would be satisfied. You catch my drift now?
:lol4:
Nice call phool. :chuckle:
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 20, 2013, 09:58:23 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on November 20, 2013, 10:15:35 PM
Post by: Kazekurt on November 20, 2013, 10:28:01 PM
Post by: remington300mag on November 20, 2013, 10:30:50 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on November 20, 2013, 11:50:34 PM
I cant stop laughing at this post.......KARMA strikes again!!!!
:yeah:
The ending to this was predictable after the first page.
Post by: chukar58 on November 21, 2013, 01:18:07 AM
Post by: golfguy0912 on November 21, 2013, 03:20:04 AM
Average was 178 miles per day, already been determined. Daylight hours this time of year over here would be about 6:30 to 4:30 pm (averaged out for time change). So he has 10 hours of daylight, but lets give him the benefit of the doubt that he was driving an hour before and an hour after, and add those from the 10 hours of daylight giving him 12 hour days which will lower his total miles driven per hour. So:
178 miles average per day/ 12 total hours in the day spent hunting= an average of 14.83 miles driven per hour. How can you have time to hike (wearing a pair of boots out as you said) while still averaging 14.83 miles driven per hour on mountain roads, some with snow on them?
Now before you freak out saying I know nothing of this area I will throw out my disclaimer. I live in this unit, I drew the tag in 2001 and shot a 150" buck that I had mistook for bigger one that I had just seen in the same area. The last week I have been watching a 3 point on the same hillside running doe's that is between 24-28" wide depending on how big his ears are. This all from the entiat river road, not putting on the massive amount of miles that you have done.
It really sounds like you had unreal expectations that big deer were in every draw. This year was tougher than normal weather wise, clear nights with not a lot of snow. But I can say this and know that I 100% mean it, you got the buck that your attitude deserves. This site has numerous younger viewers/members and your language is completely unacceptable.
Also I laughed when I read that you damaged your truck. you obviously don't know what to expect when it comes to late season hunts on ground that is not flat. Stick to whitetails and flat land so your insurance rates don't go through the roof
Post by: antlerking on November 21, 2013, 05:30:23 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 21, 2013, 05:52:05 AM
Post by: sfrenger on November 21, 2013, 06:30:00 AM
Coulda sworn people warned you about snow and bad roads! But you didnt seem to want to listen! Did you expect paved roads and pixies? Is that the biggest buck you had a chance at?
Once again......DBs all over this site! I had chains all 4. I had new all season radials. Nobody told me that I would have to chain up to drive in 2 inches of snow. That dirt over there is 90 percent clay. It's literally like driving on snot. How many hunters die every year on that Mckenzie ridge road? That one should be closed off for good.
Hell no that's not the biggest buck, that was a plan "c" buck. I was on the hunt for 2 plan "b" bucks that I had bedded down and was on my way to meet a friend from Chelan that was going to help me kill one of them. They were both bigger than this buck, but they were half a mile from the closest road.
Post by: sfrenger on November 21, 2013, 06:33:04 AM
You post your experience in the 2nd best late modern tag area and you are going to get a lot of opinions.
Should have waited until you had 15 points and pulled a tag for the other side of the river, like I did. the biggun's didn't have a need to cross of over to your place.
This is hilarious.... :chuckle:
which river, which unit, which hunt?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 21, 2013, 06:35:35 AM
6x6x6 was talking Chiwawa
Post by: remington300mag on November 21, 2013, 06:38:08 AM
Sent from one "DB" to our KING!!!
Post by: coachcw on November 21, 2013, 06:42:54 AM
Post by: sfrenger on November 21, 2013, 06:44:15 AM
Those late migratory tags are tougher than people expect. More times than not...the tag holder does NOT end up with the buck they'd hoped for. In this case, still sounds like a fun hunt, in a great unit, during the best time of year. That's still a respectable buck...congrats to ya non the less.
Muley slayer, I would agree. Lets get something out of the way first and foremost. Up until day 15, I was enjoying the heck out of the hunt. I knew it was just a matter of time before I saw a buck worthy of shooting. I did see a big buck, but I'm starting to second guess if it was a figment of my imagination. He was with several "Plan B" bucks that I kept finding, but never found him again. I will say that near the end of my hunt I had figured out most of the migration routes and started hunting those hard. That being said, shortly after the 15th, the bucks stopped chasing does and just started keeping them corralled wherever the bucks decided to hold up. By the 17th, I was seeing all my nicer bucks on private property. I will say that I should be able to guide someone for this hunt next year with my eyes closed. If someone has to pick a time frame to hunt and you can't hunt the entire 20 days, I would say go from the 7th to the 14th.
Post by: coachcw on November 21, 2013, 06:50:03 AM
Post by: sfrenger on November 21, 2013, 06:53:18 AM
This was a great humor read after getting off of work. I do like the comment on the math doesn't lie. You can take it a step farther if you want to prove how much time he actually spent in his truck.
Average was 178 miles per day, already been determined. Daylight hours this time of year over here would be about 6:30 to 4:30 pm (averaged out for time change). So he has 10 hours of daylight, but lets give him the benefit of the doubt that he was driving an hour before and an hour after, and add those from the 10 hours of daylight giving him 12 hour days which will lower his total miles driven per hour. So:
178 miles average per day/ 12 total hours in the day spent hunting= an average of 14.83 miles driven per hour. How can you have time to hike (wearing a pair of boots out as you said) while still averaging 14.83 miles driven per hour on mountain roads, some with snow on them?
Now before you freak out saying I know nothing of this area I will throw out my disclaimer. I live in this unit, I drew the tag in 2001 and shot a 150" buck that I had mistook for bigger one that I had just seen in the same area. The last week I have been watching a 3 point on the same hillside running doe's that is between 24-28" wide depending on how big his ears are. This all from the entiat river road, not putting on the massive amount of miles that you have done.
It really sounds like you had unreal expectations that big deer were in every draw. This year was tougher than normal weather wise, clear nights with not a lot of snow. But I can say this and know that I 100% mean it, you got the buck that your attitude deserves. This site has numerous younger viewers/members and your language is completely unacceptable.
Also I laughed when I read that you damaged your truck. you obviously don't know what to expect when it comes to late season hunts on ground that is not flat. Stick to whitetails and flat land so your insurance rates don't go through the roof
You dumb mf's are assuming that I am camped up in the entiat. I live 200 miles from the entiat. 15 miles from idaho. Sooooo, how the --EDITED FOR SWEARING--KNOCK IT OFF--can you do the math without knowing the situation? I'm glad you live in that , but if you think that pend oreille county is flat, then you need to come up for a hunt in our neck of the woods. Pretty sure you will need something with a track on it though. I never saw a single warden while I was out there. Guess I'll just have to shoot one on private property next to the entiat river.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 21, 2013, 06:56:20 AM
Post by: benhuntin on November 21, 2013, 07:02:13 AM
Please stop talking, you are giving notheast a bad name.This was a great humor read after getting off of work. I do like the comment on the math doesn't lie. You can take it a step farther if you want to prove how much time he actually spent in his truck.
Average was 178 miles per day, already been determined. Daylight hours this time of year over here would be about 6:30 to 4:30 pm (averaged out for time change). So he has 10 hours of daylight, but lets give him the benefit of the doubt that he was driving an hour before and an hour after, and add those from the 10 hours of daylight giving him 12 hour days which will lower his total miles driven per hour. So:
178 miles average per day/ 12 total hours in the day spent hunting= an average of 14.83 miles driven per hour. How can you have time to hike (wearing a pair of boots out as you said) while still averaging 14.83 miles driven per hour on mountain roads, some with snow on them?
Now before you freak out saying I know nothing of this area I will throw out my disclaimer. I live in this unit, I drew the tag in 2001 and shot a 150" buck that I had mistook for bigger one that I had just seen in the same area. The last week I have been watching a 3 point on the same hillside running doe's that is between 24-28" wide depending on how big his ears are. This all from the entiat river road, not putting on the massive amount of miles that you have done.
It really sounds like you had unreal expectations that big deer were in every draw. This year was tougher than normal weather wise, clear nights with not a lot of snow. But I can say this and know that I 100% mean it, you got the buck that your attitude deserves. This site has numerous younger viewers/members and your language is completely unacceptable.
Also I laughed when I read that you damaged your truck. you obviously don't know what to expect when it comes to late season hunts on ground that is not flat. Stick to whitetails and flat land so your insurance rates don't go through the roof
You dumb mf's are assuming that I am camped up in the entiat. I live 200 miles from the entiat. 15 miles from idaho. Sooooo, how the --EDITED FOR SWEARING--KNOCK IT OFF--can you do the math without knowing the situation? I'm glad you live in that , but if you think that pend oreille county is flat, then you need to come up for a hunt in our neck of the woods. Pretty sure you will need something with a track on it though. I never saw a single warden while I was out there. Guess I'll just have to shoot one on private property next to the entiat river.
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Post by: coachcw on November 21, 2013, 07:06:13 AM
no doubt ! . I thought you NE guys new where all the big buck where up there .Please stop talking, you are giving notheast a bad name.This was a great humor read after getting off of work. I do like the comment on the math doesn't lie. You can take it a step farther if you want to prove how much time he actually spent in his truck.
Average was 178 miles per day, already been determined. Daylight hours this time of year over here would be about 6:30 to 4:30 pm (averaged out for time change). So he has 10 hours of daylight, but lets give him the benefit of the doubt that he was driving an hour before and an hour after, and add those from the 10 hours of daylight giving him 12 hour days which will lower his total miles driven per hour. So:
178 miles average per day/ 12 total hours in the day spent hunting= an average of 14.83 miles driven per hour. How can you have time to hike (wearing a pair of boots out as you said) while still averaging 14.83 miles driven per hour on mountain roads, some with snow on them?
Now before you freak out saying I know nothing of this area I will throw out my disclaimer. I live in this unit, I drew the tag in 2001 and shot a 150" buck that I had mistook for bigger one that I had just seen in the same area. The last week I have been watching a 3 point on the same hillside running doe's that is between 24-28" wide depending on how big his ears are. This all from the entiat river road, not putting on the massive amount of miles that you have done.
It really sounds like you had unreal expectations that big deer were in every draw. This year was tougher than normal weather wise, clear nights with not a lot of snow. But I can say this and know that I 100% mean it, you got the buck that your attitude deserves. This site has numerous younger viewers/members and your language is completely unacceptable.
Also I laughed when I read that you damaged your truck. you obviously don't know what to expect when it comes to late season hunts on ground that is not flat. Stick to whitetails and flat land so your insurance rates don't go through the roof
You dumb mf's are assuming that I am camped up in the entiat. I live 200 miles from the entiat. 15 miles from idaho. Sooooo, how the fuc can you do the math without knowing the situation? I'm glad you live in that shihote, but if you think that pend oreille county is flat, then you need to come up for a hunt in our neck of the woods. Pretty sure you will need something with a track on it though. I never saw a single warden while I was out there. Guess I'll just have to shoot one on private property next to the entiat river.
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Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 21, 2013, 07:09:06 AM
They were both bigger than this buck, but they were half a mile from the closest road.
Post by: coachcw on November 21, 2013, 07:10:19 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on November 21, 2013, 07:13:17 AM
Post by: wamuledeer on November 21, 2013, 07:15:51 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 21, 2013, 07:34:35 AM
You've got mail. Please read it.
Thanks
Post by: sfrenger on November 21, 2013, 07:38:46 AM
so if you wore out a pair of boots whats a half mile from the road ?????EDITED AGAIN....
Post by: jackelope on November 21, 2013, 07:41:53 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 21, 2013, 07:54:15 AM
Thanks!!
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 08:32:40 AM
I think I would enjoy this tag sometime. So many places, so little time. Back to big bucks.
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 21, 2013, 09:01:05 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 21, 2013, 09:34:59 AM
Post by: jrebel on November 21, 2013, 09:56:52 AM
Good luck archery hunters. I think he is still alive!! ;)
Post by: gasman on November 21, 2013, 10:19:25 AM
Please stay out of Entiat......
Post by: fishingnut71 on November 21, 2013, 10:28:12 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 10:39:12 AM
Post by: JLS on November 21, 2013, 10:42:41 AM
This should change the mood on this post......
Good luck archery hunters. I think he is still alive!! ;)
Is he more than half a mile from the road? :peep:
Post by: Bigbuckoholic on November 21, 2013, 12:50:16 PM
:sry:
I have heard of some friggin hogs taken out of the entiat this year though.. wish those pictures would surface!
Post by: pips4bucks on November 21, 2013, 01:12:42 PM
This should change the mood on this post......
Good luck archery hunters. I think he is still alive!! ;)
HOLY MOLY.... :drool:
Posted by: boneaddict on: Today at 10:39:12 AM »
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If that doesn't light a fire in a guys gut, then they should go back to knitting class. Thanks for sharing Jreb
I'm heading out tomorrow for my hunt in this unit. I feel like a kid at Christmas. :tup:
Hey Jrebel, wanna tag along? :chuckle: ;)
Post by: jrebel on November 21, 2013, 01:15:44 PM
I drive a green jeep wrangler. Make sure and stick'em deep. :tup:
Post by: pips4bucks on November 21, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
I'l be up there tomorrow taking pics and hiking around. If you see me :hello:. If I have anything spotted I don't mind sharing with a fellow archer...
I drive a green jeep wrangler. Make sure and stick'em deep. :tup:
Sweet! I'll be in an older white Chevy extended cab with a ladder rack.
This is gonna be fun...
Post by: golfguy0912 on November 21, 2013, 01:31:25 PM
Post by: C-Money on November 21, 2013, 01:44:43 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 21, 2013, 04:16:21 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 22, 2013, 05:34:57 AM
Please let the sfrenger/Entiat hunt subject die and we'll get back to seeing some more great Entiat bucks.
Thanks!!
:yeah:
Post by: jackelope on November 22, 2013, 06:01:46 AM