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Title: Oregon hunt brings rain, wind, and antlers (pics added) (second buck added)
Post by: C-Money on September 29, 2013, 10:55:56 AM: In town for supplies, so though I would let you all know we had a blast opening day of Oregon deer season 2013. We have antlers, but limited cell signal. Be patient, I will post a pic asap!
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Post by: steeliedrew on September 29, 2013, 11:07:46 AM: Very nice! At least tell us how many points! :)
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Post by: pianoman9701 on September 29, 2013, 11:10:11 AM: Can't wait to see and read more about it.
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Post by: C-Money on September 29, 2013, 11:45:52 AM: Well attempt to post #3...lol, 1x signal, even around town. opening morning found my son and I in a familiar spot I like on opening morning. At day break, we watched a few cow elk walking across a crp field heading toward the timber. Bulls were screaming in all directions.
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Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 11:43:38 AM: Around 9am, my son was a little chilly from the cold, damp morning. A quick phone call to my wife to meet us at the timber gate to pick up my little hunting buddy. our mile hike out began, mostly all down hill. along the way, we found a nice looking 5pt bull shed. Upon reaching the gate, we agreed Iwould contact them if I was able to fill my tag. I had no idea how soon I would make that call, or that the buck would be my best whitetail by far.....
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Post by: wence5 on September 30, 2013, 11:58:03 AM: That's a pretty smart looking huntin partner you have there. :tup: Reminds me of when I was a little shaver tagging along with my dad. Good memories.
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Post by: jackelope on September 30, 2013, 11:59:19 AM: Priceless photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 30, 2013, 12:03:33 PM: Love the smile on that boy!!
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Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 03:35:24 PM: I walked up our two rut "road" 3/4 of a mile, and viered off on a cattle trail that goes be below the edge of the timber and the crp. it is thick with small pines in places, and has produced good numbers of deer sightings in the past. As I still hunted along, some light brown caught my eye up through the pines on the side of the hill, deer! I raised my .270, and see antler coming up out of the well hidden animals head. Down goes the .270, and up goes the binos. YUP! Its a buck.....most of the antlers were hidden by small pines. Back up comes the .270, the crosshairs settle in tight behind the left shoulder through a small window in the trees.......POW!
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Post by: Widgeondeke on September 30, 2013, 03:47:24 PM: and?
come on, don't leave us hanging
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Post by: firefighter4607 on September 30, 2013, 03:51:54 PM: Quote from: Widgeondeke on September 30, 2013, 03:47:24 PM
and?
come on, don't leave us hanging

POW he killed it. :chuckle: Pretty nice white tail, I think. It was nice to see the pictures on Saturday morning. :tung:
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Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 04:08:07 PM: This meat hunter was not prepared to see what the falling of the buck reviled. For me, a great buck fell dead in his tracks. I immediately began thanking God, and taking in what I was seeing up ahead. he is a 4x5 with some kickers. A Pennsylvania 11pt. Soon my family was on the scene, and many photos were taken of a happy hunter and family.
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Post by: hunting4sanity on September 30, 2013, 04:17:07 PM: When does the HuntWa family get to see said pictures?
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Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 04:20:53 PM: I tried, still in the land of crappy cell coverage. Uploading pics is a booger! stand by....
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Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 04:29:42 PM: Here he is...
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 30, 2013, 04:33:56 PM: Real nice Buck! Really light colored body.
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Post by: Bigshooter on September 30, 2013, 04:39:02 PM: Great buck
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Post by: vandeman17 on September 30, 2013, 04:40:24 PM: Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on September 30, 2013, 04:33:56 PM
Real nice Buck! Really light colored body.

I was going to say the same thing. I really like the coat on him. Are you going to do a shoulder mount? I think that cape would look really good! :tup:

Great buck!
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Post by: Widgeondeke on September 30, 2013, 04:43:54 PM: NICE buck. Was worth the hour wait :chuckle:

Congrats. I too like the color. Almost looks blond on the head
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Post by: TheHunt on September 30, 2013, 05:05:04 PM: C-Money delivers the goods. Congrats on your buck... Great bringing the little one.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 30, 2013, 05:24:17 PM: Congrats great whitetail :IBCOOL:
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Post by: bearhunter99 on September 30, 2013, 05:25:44 PM: Nice buck, congrats!
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Post by: beave on September 30, 2013, 05:29:13 PM: Nice---- :tup:
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on September 30, 2013, 05:35:28 PM: Gorgeous Buck!!! :tup:
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Post by: 3nails on September 30, 2013, 06:03:36 PM: Great buck! The light colored cape really stands out. He'd make a great mount. PTL!
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Post by: buckhorn2 on September 30, 2013, 06:20:45 PM: Nice Buck I like the color.
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Post by: Odell on September 30, 2013, 07:58:19 PM: Great buck! Nice job.
Title: Re: Oregon hunt brings rain, wind, and antlers (pics added)
Post by: C-Money on September 30, 2013, 10:20:27 PM: Thanks everyone! the buck is at a family recommended taxi for a shoulder mount. Like said, love his colors!

Also, my son and I took cousin Andy out to try to get him on a deer. Well, he nailed a little muley buck, pics and story asap. I am tired......zzzzz
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Post by: bowhunterforever on September 30, 2013, 10:30:40 PM: Quote from: buckhorn2 on September 30, 2013, 06:20:45 PM
Nice Buck I like the color.
:yeah: Congrats
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Post by: wence5 on October 01, 2013, 08:32:58 AM: What area were you in? No honey hole info needed, just curious of the area. I used to hunt in the Northside unit east of Long Creek years ago when I lived in Oregon. Last time I was over there, there were getting to be a lot of white tail.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 01, 2013, 11:28:11 AM: Nice buck, but strange like muley rack. :tup:
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Post by: firefighter4607 on October 01, 2013, 01:43:27 PM: Quote from: wence5 on October 01, 2013, 08:32:58 AM
What area were you in? No honey hole info needed, just curious of the area. I used to hunt in the Northside unit east of Long Creek years ago when I lived in Oregon. Last time I was over there, there were getting to be a lot of white tail.

Not sure the unit number but he was around Joseph, Oregon.
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Post by: wence5 on October 01, 2013, 03:26:39 PM: Quote from: firefighter4607 on October 01, 2013, 01:43:27 PM
Quote from: wence5 on October 01, 2013, 08:32:58 AM
What area were you in? No honey hole info needed, just curious of the area. I used to hunt in the Northside unit east of Long Creek years ago when I lived in Oregon. Last time I was over there, there were getting to be a lot of white tail.

Not sure the unit number but he was around Joseph, Oregon.

Familiar with that area too, around Lostine and Enterprise. Packed into the Eagle cap on horse back a couple times.
Title: Re: Oregon hunt brings rain, wind, and antlers (pics added)
Post by: C-Money on October 02, 2013, 09:46:46 AM: Yes, We were hunting out of Joseph, on our family farm.
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Post by: C-Money on October 02, 2013, 10:08:20 AM: Saturday evening, My son, Uncle Rick, and I hunted with Cousin Andy, who is 12. We went to an area that has a deep draw surrounded by CRP. Wind was in our face as we approached. I was amazed at the ability of deer to detect danger, as we got to the edge to look down in, a Whitetail buck already had us pegged, and was trotting away, not giving the young hunter a shot worth trying.

I took my wife and kids back to our camp and rode out the first of two nasty storms in our little camper. All was well, and we were rocked to sleep by mother natures winds and the sound of rain beating down on our roof. We were warm and dry, and I though of all the guys who packed into high country sleeping in tents dealing with the storms. It was rough enough at 4400', probably worse higher.

Sunday came, and the deer were tucked in tight, not many deer were seen, and we looked forward to monday, after Andy was out of school.

I My son and I picked up Andy at school, and we were soon making our way for a short hunt before dark. Our plan was to walk the timberline and try to catch a buck coming out to the CRP to feed. We parked our ATVs close to where we wanted to begin our hunt, and we were off. about 10 minutes into our "still hunt", I saw two patches of white down in the shadows of the timber. A quick look with the binos confirmed there were two muley bucks down in the timber. Andy readied the trusty .243, he confirmed he was settled in on the lead buck.......POW! The buck dropped, and we saw four legs appear and dissapear as the buck rolled down the hill out of sight. I sure hoped the buck was down, as I had no idea which way he would have ran. We approached the area where the deer was standing, and soon found a large area of blood, but we were unable to find much blood after that. A quick prayer was said to help us find the deer. We made a 50 yard loop, down hill after about 15min, and we found the buck. Congrats Andy, glad we were there to see you take a fine buck!
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 02, 2013, 10:16:08 AM: Cool stores congrats to Andy! :tup:
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Post by: Ripper on October 02, 2013, 10:21:04 AM: Cool stories and pics, thanks for sharing. Great looking bucks.