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Title: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 06:57:05 AM
That's my goal this November.  I am hitting the deer woods and want to see 500 bucks and get as many of them on film that I can, or that are worthy.  I'll also possibly post stats to what I am seeing. I've contemplated a Montana and Oregon trip in there as well, but doubt they will come to fruition.  I plan on checking out a couple new areas that I don't generally focus on, trying to move with the deer.  Hopefully that doesn't skew my count too much.

I am hoping I'll have the quality of deer and photos to put together another calendar.  I guess we will see. 

I went out yesterday for a sneak peek.   The rut is about 25%.  These bluebird skies are not helping.  This was how I began my day.  It was  a good start.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 06:57:37 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:05:39 AM
Buck count 17
10/28/13
Mule Deer.... 86 doe, 15 bucks             Whitetail....2 doe, 2 bucks
(not counting eyeguards)                     (counting eyeguards)
4x5 mature                                         Spike
4x4                                                    Unsure (photod him bedded down and will be on here)
4x4
2x2
3x3 mature
4x4
4x4
forkie
2x2
3x3
4x3
2x2
3x3 mature
4x4 mature
2x2







Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jackmaster on October 29, 2013, 07:06:08 AM
BONE you should head over here to the wetside and film some hog blacktails, not many people can do that but i am betting you could, it would be awesome to see, i have often thought of puttin down the rifle and getting a camera, i just dont know what i would do without fresh backstrap in the freezer  :chuckle:  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:08:59 AM
I have wanted to do that.   I am intimidated by all of the private land, timber company and the different passes you have to have etc.  Its just a whole different world than I am used to.  I live out of my truck for several weeks with all of my gear, sleeping under trees and stuff, no camp except at Idabooners when I am in that neck of the woods.   All of the methheads and stuff, its just a different world. Not to mention, photography in the rain sucks. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Encore 280 on October 29, 2013, 07:12:32 AM
Be sure to post GPS lat and longs with all of them. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:15:07 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hrd2fnd on October 29, 2013, 07:16:24 AM
Tagging, love your photo's Bone
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:22:30 AM
THanks.   I might have to adjust my totals  :chuckle:   I thought this buck was the same buck I photod on the skyline, so I didn't count him.   I don't see a kicker and he might be missing a little eyeguard.  I'll have to scrutinize a couple more pics.     He was about one day out from full rut.  He was slightly annoyed with the two point but didn't pursue it and he wasn't actively chasing.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 29, 2013, 07:24:50 AM
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Nice ,,,I like that one ....come over here and get some monster Blacktail photos ...maybe follow me around bow season ...but you will be photoing arrows flying threw the air .... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on October 29, 2013, 07:27:10 AM
Tagging.  This should will be epic :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:31:31 AM
 :)
Sure enough, different bucks.   The skyline buck disappeared before light and I was looking for him behind the hill when I spotted these guys.  I assumed it was the same buck.    :bash:   I should have pursued a little harder.   I didn't want to bump them, so I let them be. 

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jackmaster on October 29, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
well if you ever want to head over you can always stay at my place, plenty of elk to look at, well most of the time, i should be done with my cabin that i am building down by the lake we live on, more of a big swamp than a lake, but it will be a full working cabin, it will definatly be done by next fall. it would put you in the middle of some awesome blacktail country and i could show you plenty of places to go without needing all the crap and having to worry about private property, a guy might need that damn discover pass though...
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:37:46 AM
 :tup:  Great offer THANK YOU.   


This guy was rutting full bore.   The girls were all spooked up.  THey didn't like me one bit.  He never looked at me so could care less.  I usually see a little buck right here, so I was excited to see him.  Piss poor genetics probably, but a nice solid buck

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:41:06 AM
croppage for a better look..
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on October 29, 2013, 07:43:09 AM
Come look through the Desert unit, there are some hogs there as well, and not that far of a drive. When we yote hunt out there, we always scope some beasts roaming the night. It's awesome to see how many there are, and than frustrating because you cant have it :bash:.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: quadrafire on October 29, 2013, 07:59:32 AM
Tagging along
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 08:04:16 AM
Great genes.  Nice young buck




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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 08:09:49 AM
Rain sucks, but what sucks even more are bright blue skies


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: grundy53 on October 29, 2013, 08:34:44 AM
Tagging

sent from my typewriter

Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 09:19:23 AM
This guy needs to grow up to torment us later in about 4 years.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 09:28:21 AM
THis guy was rutting hard.   He had 12 does and one was hot.  She was going to be bred withing the next hour.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 09:31:25 AM
I was looking for this guy.   Taken about 100 yards from this pic.   Maybe a bigger buck will come in with  all of these doe.   I hadn't seen a single migrator yet.  I think a bunch of the staging migrators got shot after that big storm in the high country.   

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Maverick on October 29, 2013, 09:51:48 AM
Great pics!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: MerriamMagician on October 29, 2013, 12:43:15 PM
Well on your way to 500  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Gringo31 on October 29, 2013, 12:50:34 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: snowpack on October 29, 2013, 12:51:51 PM
I have wanted to do that.   I am intimidated by all of the private land, timber company and the different passes you have to have etc.  Its just a whole different world than I am used to.  I live out of my truck for several weeks with all of my gear, sleeping under trees and stuff, no camp except at Idabooners when I am in that neck of the woods.   All of the methheads and stuff, its just a different world. Not to mention, photography in the rain sucks.
Actually a few areas that don't need passes (yet) on the westside--a few wilderness areas, lots of regular USFS land and the more remote tree farms.  The farther from any town you get it seems the less you deal with the tweeker issue.

Good luck on buck quest.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: cmiller85 on October 29, 2013, 12:58:01 PM
This thread is awesome! I was already itching for the late season...this doesn't help!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 6.8mmARHunter on October 29, 2013, 01:27:25 PM
Watching.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: silverdalesauer on October 29, 2013, 01:45:50 PM
Tag
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Netminder01 on October 29, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
Tag...

But are you using a digiscope set up or straight digital SLR? 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mkcj on October 29, 2013, 02:51:22 PM
Tagging.  This should will be epic :tup:

 :yeah:

Can I prepay for the Calender :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 03:13:41 PM
Tag...

But are you using a digiscope set up or straight digital SLR?
Straight Camera....400mm lens.  I used a 2x and the 1.5 on the rutting 3 at the end.   The mirage (heat rising) was so bad it kept going out of focus.  I finally just worked my way closer, but the doe spooked and then the herd, and where they went I wasn't going.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 03:52:34 PM
Here is that whitetail.  I put a better pic in the photovid section.   
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: C-Money on October 29, 2013, 04:17:12 PM
 :tup: A great topic to enjoy!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: HunterDan03 on October 29, 2013, 04:36:15 PM
What camera and lens are u using? I have the Canon EOS Rebel T3I. I need to get a different lens for it. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: actionshooter on October 29, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
I will want to keep up with this one.......
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: RB on October 29, 2013, 05:35:56 PM
Awesome pictures!  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mkcj on October 29, 2013, 05:54:26 PM
Bone are those WT's over in your neck of the woods?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 06:38:26 PM
Tagging.  This should will be epic :tup:

 :yeah:

Can I prepay for the Calender :)

Lets make sure I have one first. :)   So far not one calendar worthy buck.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: O. hemionus on October 29, 2013, 06:56:38 PM
Great pictures! Looking forward to seeing what other great pictures you post. Your collar pictures from the other thread we're pretty cool too. I've found that since I discovered this hunting forum a couple weeks ago my productivity has substantially decreased...
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2013, 07:09:18 PM
THanks O.h 

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a better pic here
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,138417.msg1837879/topicseen.html#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,138417.msg1837879/topicseen.html#new)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on October 29, 2013, 08:24:36 PM
Awesome pictures as always.  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: klickman on October 29, 2013, 09:31:56 PM
so far so good.  Get some weather and it will be on.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bigelk1030 on October 29, 2013, 09:37:37 PM
Amazing pics. Keep them coming!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: irishevox on October 29, 2013, 11:06:11 PM
wow
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: packmule on October 30, 2013, 09:01:45 AM
Great post and your data entry looks good, but you keep forgetting to add the GPS coordinates column  :chuckle:!
Thanks for the great photos!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: irishevox on October 30, 2013, 10:27:38 PM
i agree with packmule  through some coordinates out there
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on October 31, 2013, 05:38:09 AM
Awesome thread and pics.  Tagging to follow along.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Ripper on October 31, 2013, 06:12:45 AM
If you want to get pics of Blacktails I can get access to some private property on Whidby Island. It's thick and nasty in there and yes, there are some dandies.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: RClare1223 on October 31, 2013, 06:19:16 AM
Awesome pics bone! You could do a daily calender so we have a new buck for each day of the year.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2013, 07:11:04 AM
Good stuff, Doug. Looking forward to seeing what the next couple weeks brings.
 :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jagermiester on October 31, 2013, 07:51:04 AM
you are an artist
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 1bugman on October 31, 2013, 08:01:35 AM
tag
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 31, 2013, 12:59:32 PM
Tagging :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: elkoholic1 on October 31, 2013, 03:58:36 PM
 :tup:  keep um coming!!!!   
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 05:09:42 PM
I got a day and a half in.  Its like 65 degrees out.   The bucks started traveling and trailing consistently today, and have been tearing up the forest the last two days.   Most of the doe are still not being covered.   Only a couple bucks interested in breeding.  Still waiting for the big migration.......   Its unbelievable how "Nice" it  is.  I have two "great: bucks if judgeing by their rubs, in their customary big buck areas.   I really hope I see them.  Their rubs are unreal.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 05:25:57 PM
10-30-2013     TOTAL SO FAR 39

22 Bucks    96 Doe                                          Whitetails 5 doe
(not including eyeguards)
2x3
4x4
2x2
4x4
3x2
2x3
forkie
3x4
2x2
2x2
4x4*
4x3
3x3*
3x3
unk buck
3x4*
forkie
5x4*
4x2
forkie
4x4
spike
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 05:30:40 PM
10/31/2013        TOTAL SO FAR 52

13 bucks   34 doe                  2 whitetail doe
(not including eyeguards)
3x2
2x2
2x2
3x3
forkie
forkie
4x4
4x4
3x3
larger 2x2 not mature
3x3
2x2
2x3
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 06:24:20 PM
I chased this guy around the brush for about 2 hours trying to get a photo.  He was interested in a doe, but not interestd enough to follow her into the open.  Hashtag FRUSTRATING

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: pips4bucks on October 31, 2013, 07:02:05 PM
Anyone else giddy waiting to see what Bone posts up next? 

Thanks for this thread Bone!  Following for sure!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: WA hunter14 on October 31, 2013, 07:08:37 PM
what general area of the state are you in?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 31, 2013, 07:15:22 PM
Awsome pics :tup: This is gonna be a good one to follow
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 07:55:23 PM
what general area of the state are you in?
Somewhere between here and there.   :sry:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 08:22:07 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 08:31:16 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on October 31, 2013, 09:28:03 PM
Tagging... and...   Curious Doug,  Do you have volumes of photos of the crabclaw gene pool?
 
Sent you a PM.
 

-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2013, 09:51:20 PM
Not separated out, but yes I have lots of crab claw bucks. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: coachcw on November 01, 2013, 08:05:33 AM
a lot of our bucks have crabs !
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Jrod79 on November 01, 2013, 08:09:55 AM
Awesome photos!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 01:02:44 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 01:03:38 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 01:23:19 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 01, 2013, 01:25:23 PM
STUD 3PT! :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: deltaops on November 01, 2013, 01:29:58 PM
Awesome pics!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 01, 2013, 01:31:11 PM
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Hope no one shoots him next year. That's a trophy buck in the making.
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: swift on November 01, 2013, 01:46:07 PM
Nice start Bone !!! :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 01:48:10 PM
I agree.  He'll have some killer bases.


Recap on the stats so far, or things that stand out to me.   Out of 50 muley bucks, I have seen ONE Spike.  That seems like good stats and with all the talk about APRs, this is the biggest Two point I have seen.  I don't think he is fully matured yet.  I so far haven't noted a problem with Three point or better regs. :dunno:

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 01, 2013, 01:50:50 PM
Bone what age do you put that 2 pt at?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 02:01:47 PM
2.5 to 3.5  leaning towards 3.5
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 02:04:26 PM
Here is another 2 that has some potential with some eyeguards. 
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: blacktailcody on November 01, 2013, 02:04:50 PM
 :yeah: I would say 3.5.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 02:09:12 PM
Yeah, I think so too.  ( the last one I posted is probably 2.5)  Looking at the difference in body size and shape of face.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: coachcw on November 01, 2013, 02:24:56 PM
I have a five pack of those 2pts on my property maybe in the next two years one of them will explode!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 02:25:21 PM
and then there is this little guy....
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2013, 02:56:00 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 01, 2013, 02:57:59 PM
See Doug?!  There's a two point!  APR is ruining the herd. 




Nevermind that he's 1.5 years old   :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 07:13:58 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 07:24:26 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 07:50:48 AM
I was confessing to Jackelope the other day how I was contemplating getting one of these trailcameras as There is a spot I always see a big buck and thought it would be cool to catch what goes through.  I get there and there is a two inch thick, 6 foot tall tree totally obliterated and snapped off.   Right where I would have pointed the camera.   This rub was over the hill 100 feet and appeared the next day.  Man I hope I catch this buck

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 08:00:56 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 08:05:37 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 09:45:22 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: netcoyote on November 02, 2013, 10:17:02 AM
Great pics!
:yeah:

tagged!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: skidynastar33 on November 02, 2013, 10:19:26 AM
Best post this year!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: esteban on November 02, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
If you can please take a picture of him in action....dunno if is possible tho. love this pics.
Title: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2013, 09:40:26 PM
I was confessing to Jackelope the other day how I was contemplating getting one of these trailcameras as There is a spot I always see a big buck and thought it would be cool to catch what goes through.  I get there and there is a two inch thick, 6 foot tall tree totally obliterated and snapped off.   Right where I would have pointed the camera.   This rub was over the hill 100 feet and appeared the next day.  Man I hope I catch this buck

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2Fhopepeomg_zps32756f19.jpg&hash=4a57560a4c45dbd9add37a305770a4c316fd9136)

Just take me with you and I'll do the trail cam dirty work.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 02, 2013, 09:49:58 PM
Some dandy bucks in here already.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mulehunter on November 02, 2013, 10:00:38 PM
 :tup:    :hello:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: krism83 on November 02, 2013, 11:45:52 PM
Tagging. Always love seeing pictures from Bone, he catches some studs on film.


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hunting4sanity on November 03, 2013, 12:02:19 AM
Love looking at your work ............ I'm green with envy .......... but still really enjoy your photos. :drool:
What camera do you use?  I keep trying to convince myself I need a better camera, but I'm pretty sure I'm the problem.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2013, 07:13:46 AM
Things have stalled out.   The Mrs is really sick and I have spent the last three days at home taking care of her.  I didn't feel right leaving for the woods this morning.  Hopefully she starts getting better soon, this is killing me, especially with the weather we had yesterday. Fingers crossed I don't get this bug.  Here is to immunity.
 
I am shooting with a Canon 7D and my 40D still. 

You probably would have been with me a couple days this year Jackelope if you didn't have that late tag burning a hole in your pocket. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 03, 2013, 07:33:17 AM
Things have stalled out.   The Mrs is really sick and I have spent the last three days at home taking care of her.  I didn't feel right leaving for the woods this morning.  Hopefully she starts getting better soon, this is killing me, especially with the weather we had yesterday. Fingers crossed I don't get this bug.  Here is to immunity.
 
I am shooting with a Canon 7D and my 40D still. 

You probably would have been with me a couple days this year Jackelope if you didn't have that late tag burning a hole in your pocket.
if your looking for some company, I'm available!  :chuckle:. great pics!  I hope you meet your goal!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 06:50:44 AM
I finally made it back out into the woods.   I was pretty nervous at first.  I wasn't seeing a dang thing.  I mean NOTHING.  I finally saw my first doe and a buck at 1000am.   Then it started picking up.   The last three hours of daylight were amazing.  It was like someone opened the  cellar door.   Deer were everywhere and they were all actively feeding.  I figured a storm must be coming in.  Even the bucks were busy feeding.  I filmed two calendar bucks and a legend returned, and saw a monster that I wasn't able to get close enough for any quality shots, but I did film him.  Here is the count for the day.  For the record, I am not counting any field deer, these are out in the boonies.  A guy could pad his count pretty fast sitting next to a couple fields. 

11-04-13                                                                                      90 total bucks so far
37 Muledeer bucks, One whitetail buck....38 total for the day
141 doe, 8 whitetail doe
2x2   forkie
4x4*  4x4*
spike  4x4
2x2    4x4*
3x3*  4x4*
5x3    forkie
forkie  2x2 (plus eyeguards)*
2x2     4x4
3x3     4x4
3x3     forkie
3x3    spike
3x3     3
2x2*   3x3*
4x4*   forkie
4x4    forkie
forkie   4x4
5x4*   3x3
2x2    4x4
2x2
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 07:02:25 AM
THen yesterdays count.   The storm came which explains the fury of activity the night before.   I was deadset at trying to get that big guy on film.   I saw him, but the doe he was with was scared to death of me for some reason.  She ran off.  I finally just gave up.  If he doesn't get shot, maybe I will see him again.   I ran into another buck I was after, and that doe was also "trying to save" his life.   They were all a little bit hyped up.   I letft them alone and came back right before dark, he gave me the slip.   I must have walked right by him.   I went out and came back and when I came back he was further up the hill with the does that I walked by.  :dunno:  And no, I didn't count him twice :chuckle:

11/5/13  33 bucks, 119 doe     no whitetails                        TOTAL BUCKS 123
4x4*    3x3
2x2      forkie
spike    4x4
2x2     2x2
4x4    forkie
4x4    2x2
3x3*   Forkie
4x4    4x4
spike   3x3*
forkie    2x1
4x4      4x3
forkie    4x4*
2x2      2x2*
4x4     4x4
forkie    4x4
forkie     4x3
2x2
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: TommyH on November 06, 2013, 07:16:12 AM
 :tup: where is the legend that returned? What is the * all about?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 07:19:53 AM
I'll get some pics up soon.   The * denotes a mature buck.  Most of the 4x4s I have been seeing are 3.5 year old bucks.  Somewhere in the 4.5 to 5.5 year range they get a *.   The first migrators showed up on the 4th. including the legend.  He was 10 feet from where I saw him last year.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: curlewkiller on November 06, 2013, 07:25:39 AM
Picture of Legend please :IBCOOL:

I'll get some pics up soon.   The * denotes a mature buck.  Most of the 4x4s I have been seeing are 3.5 year old bucks.  Somewhere in the 4.5 to 5.5 year range they get a *.   The first migrators showed up on the 4th. including the legend.  He was 10 feet from where I saw him last year.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: TommyH on November 06, 2013, 07:49:39 AM
That's what I was thinking the * meant, Is the legend the 2 point? I just seen the other thread.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 11:05:35 AM
Yes.   that's him.  He is denoted on the list as the mature 2x2 with eyeguards.  I don't count eyeguards, but noted them on him as a point that eventhough he is a two, hes legal.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 12:14:41 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mulehunter on November 06, 2013, 12:17:15 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 12:21:22 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 12:31:22 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 12:37:47 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: GUscottie on November 06, 2013, 12:54:22 PM
and then there is this little guy....
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This young buck has the potential to be a nice buck. Do you figure he is 2.5? He is pretty short and has a young looking face.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 01:07:47 PM
2.5 or 1.5 even.


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 04:48:28 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 06, 2013, 04:52:29 PM
Bone,
Is that big 2pt walking away, legend?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Buzz2401 on November 06, 2013, 05:04:32 PM
Very cool pics.  I guess I am weird but I think spikes are super cool.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 05:42:12 PM
Yes, that's Legend
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 05:45:37 PM
Another Elliot.....

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 06, 2013, 06:06:01 PM
Damage, or genetics? :dunno:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 06:14:51 PM
Ass whoopin
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 06, 2013, 06:18:55 PM
2.5 or 1.5 even.


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This ones gonna be a giant in a few years
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 06:23:16 PM
I agree

He was the last second catch of a snort wheeze and its effects
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 06, 2013, 06:52:42 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 09:13:06 AM
11/07/2013  30 Muley, 1 whitetail,  84 doe, 10 whitetail doe      TOTAL 154
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 10:14:05 AM
Favorite buck so far.    I spent two hours on him yesterday and got some good shots.  This was a couple nights previous.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 10:46:05 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Elkpiss on November 08, 2013, 10:51:36 AM
BOOM!...  that bucks gives me the shivers.......
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 08, 2013, 10:56:09 AM
That 4pt with the doe is a Gem.  Wow.  Just symmetrical as all get out.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 11:04:37 AM
I had these bucks within 100 feet of each other yesterday.   I was looking forward to the interaction.  I hadn't noticed a second doe.   The four grabbed her and scurried her away.  The old guy stayed with his doe.  Life goes on.  I spent two more hours on the 4.   
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 10, 2013, 05:34:29 PM
You guys are probably losing interest in all this, but here are the counts for the last two days.

11/09/2013
36 bucks, 140 doe      total bucks 190
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 10, 2013, 05:38:49 PM
11/10/2013
24 bucks,  89 doe    Total bucks 214


one of the biggest bucks I have ever seen if not the biggest. 8)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: meatwhack on November 10, 2013, 05:40:12 PM
Any pictures of him?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 10, 2013, 05:40:41 PM
Come on Bone one of the biggest?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 10, 2013, 05:40:50 PM
Yep
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 10, 2013, 05:41:23 PM
made me shake anyways, and that doesn't happen very often
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 10, 2013, 05:43:35 PM
Well, where is the teaser pic....just reading about it is making me shake a bit.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Birdguy on November 10, 2013, 07:07:56 PM
OK,just caught up on the whole thread, glad the Mrs. is feeling better so you can get out for all of us to see. Man some great looking bucks in this thread. Cannot wait to see the buck that makes you shake  :drool:.

Thanks a gain Bone for sharing your hard work with all of us  :tup:.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 10, 2013, 08:09:04 PM
He made this one look like bambi

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 10, 2013, 08:10:50 PM
Ok that was his  son , now lets get on with it!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: coachcw on November 11, 2013, 06:29:05 AM
tease !
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Ironhead on November 11, 2013, 06:54:50 AM
Ready!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: d_wilson on November 11, 2013, 06:58:07 AM
That last one is a great buck.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 08:02:41 AM
D-Bone spotted that one.   Among others she spotted that I didn't see.   I'm not sure if I should be proud or feel like I am getting old and the eyes are going.  We were buzzing down the hi-way and it was just getting light.  "Its pretty big dad."  I pulled off the road and was shocked.  I wasn't expecting one quite that nice.

Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 08:03:52 AM
Here is another one we found....

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 11, 2013, 08:38:47 AM
I can see how the start of a double eye guard would make you shake....but it is not doing it for me.   :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:   NOW WHERE IS THE BIG ONE......OR ARE YOU GONNA MAKE ME BUY THE CALENDER FOR THAT!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: C-Money on November 11, 2013, 08:45:47 AM
I gotta see a buck that would make Bone shake....must be something special!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 04:05:27 PM
The best ones do go into the calendar.  I am trying to sort out which is the best.  I am extremely disappointed in them overall and trying to figure out which of the best poses are the clearest.  The Mirage was effecting them a lot. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 04:11:56 PM
THat being said, here he is.  Not the biggest I have seen, but probably one of the biggest I have filmed.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 11, 2013, 04:13:52 PM
Wow hes a giant :drool: What do you think he would score? 190+
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: C-Money on November 11, 2013, 04:22:30 PM
Oh dear goodness.........
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 11, 2013, 04:29:11 PM
Lordy, Lordy look who scores 240.  Just kidding but the rhyme sounded good.  Wowzers.  He is big.
Giant to be exact.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 11, 2013, 04:29:56 PM
Those forks are so damn deep.  wow.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: wsmnut on November 11, 2013, 04:42:17 PM
Wow!  Thanks for sharing!!!

Wsmnut


Glad to know something like that is still out there!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: X-Force on November 11, 2013, 04:45:12 PM
He is something special! WOW
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Birdguy on November 11, 2013, 04:55:02 PM
WOW! Where did you find those dwarf does for him to hang out with?  :dunno: :dunno:

What a great buck  :drool:, thanks for sharing with us  :tup:.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 04:59:44 PM
He was freaking huge.  Body I am talking, and yes then there were the antlers.   Open country, so yes, we spotted him a long ways away and as we closed, my heart rate increased.  I just knew from a long ways out he was a huge old buck.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: B.G.hunter on November 11, 2013, 05:02:24 PM
holy! :yike:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 11, 2013, 05:07:01 PM
What a magnum!  :o
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Post by: coachcw on November 11, 2013, 05:12:16 PM
now that's a biggun!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hambone on November 11, 2013, 06:47:08 PM
That buck has it all points stickers something i will never have a chance at what a buck  :yike:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 11, 2013, 06:53:42 PM
 :drool:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 11, 2013, 06:57:14 PM
Can't get over how big his body is compared to the does.   What a hog.  Also can't believe how deep all of his forks are.  Thanks for sharing Bone!!

Johnny
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 11, 2013, 07:02:23 PM
Open country, so yes, we spotted him a long ways away and as we closed, my heart rate increased. 

'We'?  Did you have a mouse in your pocket? How do I get a ticket to ride along?


Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: HighCountry10 on November 11, 2013, 07:06:44 PM
That buck is Raffle and/or Governors tag worthy.  I bet you get contacted by the individuals holding those permits?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 11, 2013, 07:07:23 PM
Secret weapon.  D Bone and her eagle eyes. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 11, 2013, 07:10:34 PM
What a true stud of a buck.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 11, 2013, 07:19:14 PM
Beautiful buck Bone way to capture him
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bigmacc on November 11, 2013, 07:54:34 PM
That is a beautiful buck :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: chukar58 on November 11, 2013, 07:59:50 PM
Truly awesome buck do you have a nick name for him bone?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: GUscottie on November 11, 2013, 10:38:51 PM
Wow! What a hog
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 12, 2013, 09:55:47 AM
Is he a candidate for the Sapphire next September Bone?

Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mulehunter on November 12, 2013, 09:59:01 AM
THat being said, here he is.  Not the biggest I have seen, but probably one of the biggest I have filmed.

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 :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The scout on November 12, 2013, 10:03:18 AM
i think i would name him no neck.beautifull animal,thanks for sharing
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 12, 2013, 05:34:25 PM
Wow.  He's really something else.  Huge body on him too, right?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 12, 2013, 07:45:46 PM
Yes, his body was massive.  No nicknames. 

The overcast weather had the deer moving today!
62 muley bucks, one whitetail,  214 doe, 3 whitetail doe. Again, no field deer counted or hiway deer
Total so far...277
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 12, 2013, 07:47:59 PM
Bone....I love your pics!!  Wish you were with me today so I could have captured a quality pick of a monster 4x4....guessing he was 30-32 wide.  My pics just don't do him justice. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 12, 2013, 07:48:59 PM
Thanks jrebel. 

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pete112288 on November 12, 2013, 07:56:44 PM
Good golly, haha, and to think... all I am begging for is 1
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: BiggLuke on November 12, 2013, 08:06:09 PM
That's my goal this November.  I am hitting the deer woods and want to see 500 bucks and get as many of them on film that I can, or that are worthy. 
.

You still use FILM?!?!?        :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: brianmtsinc on November 13, 2013, 07:12:50 AM
WOW!  Great stuff Bone!!!   :tup: 
THANKS FOR SHARING!!!  :drool:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 13, 2013, 05:45:40 PM
Started out real slow this morning but finally picked up.

31 bucks today  Didn't count the doe, that was too much of a pain.   More doe, less bucks today.   Total 308
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: dblungshot on November 13, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
What a pic! Great job Bone!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 13, 2013, 08:03:30 PM
Gettin close Bone. What % complete would you say the muley rut is? 60%?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: packmule on November 13, 2013, 08:21:50 PM
Along the same lines as Timberstalkers post, how many more days do plan on being out there. . . I'm doing the mental calculations trying to figure out if you'll reach 500.  308 is a lot of bucks!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pete112288 on November 13, 2013, 09:39:19 PM
I am on the same page as a few others earlier on this topic. I'd love to see someone like yourself go see what they can do on the west side for blacktail. I know of a few folks up north that do it and get some stud bucks on camera but what I'd kill to see is how someone good as yourself would fair in the SW area, like between Washougal unit and the coast.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 08:32:31 AM
I am sure it will happen Pete.   

The rut is waning.  I was going to post that in the last count, but I hadn't convinced myself of that yet.  Yesterday I photo'd a couple almost "bachelor groups", that were with a couple does but not really interested and not competeing.   One had 7 bucks.  Then on the flip side, I had one with 9 bucks, and they were still interested in one doe.  That's also sort of a sign.   The big boys are also down a lot (getting tired).  If they don't have a nose in a tail they are on the ground either next to the doe (midday) or close by.   There are also large groups of does that aren't being covered.  Bucks will show up, check them out and move on.  I don't think I am going to hit 500.   Too much family time.  I am home for a couple days with a daughters birthday and soccer, then switching gears and going whitetail.   I usually don't spot near the number of whitetails.   Yesterday was almost slow again.  I got a big one right at first light, then nothing for a long time, then the fog came in.  DANG IT!   I got right on top of a 5x4, but only got fog pics at close range.   Talk about longbow range.   I could have speared him with the arrow without the bow.  I finally went in the low country and my numbers jumped as I spotted and worked the groups I mentioned.  Right at sunset I got in on a buck and should have gotten some good light pics on him.  I spotted a bigger one bedded on the hill in the rocks but didn't think I could get to him in time if at all.   He was watching me at over a mile away.   That's not usually a good sign. :)

Yesterdays buck count.....42 muleys, 4 whitetail, total 46 bucks      TOTAL 354
todays buck count 6 benchlegs/muleys ........................................TOTAL 360   
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 08:39:51 AM
I blew a really good photo yesterday.  I had spotted an old buck bedded and a group of does (and smaller bucks).  I decided to make a move on him.  First thing I did was forget my 2x extender.   Guess I will need to get closer....  I started down this gulley/gut.  I was thinking, man this would be a good spot for a trailcamera.  Might have to put a post in the ground.   ( I am having trail camera coversations in my head now, trying to convince myself if I should try this hobby or not)  Pretty obvious pickings for a permit guy though.   ....back to the trail, it starts widening at the base of the coulee.  There is a whitetail doe feeding, probably 50 feet.  She hasn't picked up on me.  She heard something but looked the wrong way.  I immediately look for bones in the deep grass.   Nothing sticking up.  I am carrying my camera on a monopod, so put it up and snap a couple pics.  At that close range, she hears the clicking.  She stomps her foot at full attention. Then she jumps about 4 feet and blows.  At this time 6 muley does stand up.  WHOA.   Now I am thinking muley buck.   She snorts and takes off.  I take two steps and there standing with his head low, a gorgeous whitetail buck.   I unshoulder my camera and go to pull the trigger (it focuses of course) boom, gone.   I haven't checked yet to see if I got anything but a blur.   I have no idea where he went.  Really open country, but don't know. :dunno:   I was sort of exposed looking for him to the other bucks I was filming, so I gave up, and began that part of the expedition.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 08:53:32 AM
sorry for the blur........thought youd still like to see him
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 15, 2013, 09:00:44 AM
 :yike:  What a great whitetail....didn't even notice the blur while staring at his horns.  Great shot. :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 15, 2013, 09:01:37 AM
I've seen that 'White Flag' before!   :chuckle:
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 09:24:11 AM
Looking at him straight on in the deep grass at less than 100 feet was awesome.   Photograph I will have in my mind but wont get to share.  Sorry, that's why I started doing this.   

Here is another brute I had really close.  Probably as close as 20 feet at times.   Damn fog!
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 15, 2013, 09:26:18 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 10:01:51 AM
This is the one that I was trying to decide to make a move on....
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 10:06:26 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jrebel on November 15, 2013, 10:16:59 AM
Is he missing a leg (front right) at the knee?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 10:28:52 AM
I'd have to go and look at some other pics, but I don't think so.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: buck man on November 15, 2013, 11:11:26 AM
Awesome bucks Bone!! Love the whitetail! Quick question, are the buck you count each day new bucks, or are there some repeats? Love this thread! :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 11:15:55 AM
THe ones I know, I don't count.  Obviously I don't recognize every forkie.  For instance yesterday I saw the 5x4 again and the monster 3x2, but didn't count them.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 15, 2013, 12:14:10 PM
I like the fog photo..  seeing them out in the elements brings the realness to the capture. Not all bucks seen are glistening in bright sun.
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 12:36:26 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 12:41:11 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 12:42:27 PM
heat mirage really messed it up

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 12:44:09 PM
postureing.  It was me too, not another doe. 

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 12:50:46 PM
THis guy might make a good calendar candidate.  Caught him really early yesterday morning..... pretty low light

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 01:56:35 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 04:42:54 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 05:01:13 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 05:06:30 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 05:21:15 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 15, 2013, 05:55:05 PM
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He's part Moose!
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 15, 2013, 08:33:58 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: pips4bucks on November 15, 2013, 08:48:31 PM
HOLY LONG TINES BATMAN!  That whitey is a beauty!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2013, 08:19:09 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2013, 08:19:47 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: coachcw on November 16, 2013, 09:17:50 AM
that's a cool old buck !
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 08:17:15 AM
11/17/2013    29 whitetail bucks.     Total 389
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 08:19:52 AM
11/18/13   11 muley bucks  17 whitetail bucks        Total 417
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hunt6226 on November 19, 2013, 08:24:24 AM
WOW.. nice bucks.. great pics.. :drool:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 08:40:56 AM
Thank you.   I think I am about done.  I might get one more day in the whitetail woods.  It was 50 in the woods yesterday so their rut was really struggling.  Full moon wasn't helping much either.   The muleys have pretty much ground to a halt for a bit.  They are all stiff and sore.  Most are spending a lot of their time bedded.   A couple days of this and they should be trailing again for the 2nd estrous.   

I got some good shots of the long tined whitey yesterday.   While I was watching him a doe came flying by.  Sure enough a little buck followed.   I got to enjoy that interaction.   The bigger buck knew I was there but I decided to smack some bones together.  That fired him up.  He didn't come to me but it amped his aggression up.  Then another buck showed up.  All fun to watch. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: YoterHunter on November 19, 2013, 10:25:13 AM
Don't give up now your real close. I know you can get it done. Plus we all like looking at your pics great job. :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 10:37:19 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 12:16:03 PM
a glimpse

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 01:00:13 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 19, 2013, 01:38:17 PM
And we all know...  You're only showing bucks from public land areas.  Right?   :chuckle:
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2013, 01:43:07 PM
Love the whitetail pic's!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 02:23:27 PM
And we all know...  You're only showing bucks from public land areas.  Right?   :chuckle:
 
-Steve
Well that last  muledeer was standing on private looking at me standing on public.   You should know, he was probably standing in front of your cabin :chuckle:   hint hint :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 02:24:11 PM
Thanks Carp!

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 02:28:20 PM
and no, I didn't count him a second time.   I got to spend a bunch of time with tines here.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2013, 02:45:09 PM
I have never had a whitetail bug but you are giving me one :chuckle: I have shot bench legs, mule deer and blacktail. Never shot a whitetail, and am about 2 or 3 more pictures away from losing it :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 02:53:39 PM
When I post Bruiser, you better not look. :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 06:17:57 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2013, 06:20:28 PM
This guy was a long ways off.  Kind of a postcard painting pic.   Wish I could have some close ups of this guy peeking up.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Birdguy on November 19, 2013, 08:43:50 PM
A bunch more great pictures bone. I love sitting here with the kids pointing out the differences in the types of antlers the deer have. When you hunt in mule deer and whitetail country with the rules we have here you can not look at too man deer. Thanks for posting them up for all of us.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: olaf on November 20, 2013, 02:30:12 AM
Thanks boneaddict for the great pics .
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 11:31:17 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mulehunter on November 20, 2013, 11:37:05 AM
 :tup:  Nice...
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 03:22:29 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: LndShrk on November 20, 2013, 03:39:01 PM
 :yeah:

in the top 10 love that pic.. Perfect focus and amazing lighting.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 03:43:34 PM
Thank you. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 03:56:39 PM
Here is another angle for you
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: C-Money on November 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Gal dang Bone....these are all quite wonderful pics.....Do you have anymore of the big 3 in post 209? He is just tremendous!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: LndShrk on November 20, 2013, 04:07:40 PM
Here is another angle for you
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Look at those colors..

He spent some serious $$ for that Tupe..  :chuckle: :chuckle:

Awesome  :tup:

Can I request that he is February?    :hello:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 04:11:08 PM
Sorry Lndshark, my calendar is Muley only.  If I do a cross species one, I will consider him. :tup:

I have another tupee buck you will like.   He about ran me over in a session.   A hairpiece and antlers along the same color range.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 04:14:15 PM
I do C-money.  When I get some more time, I'll do him up for you
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 20, 2013, 04:37:09 PM
Your photography skills never cease to amaze me Bone.
Thank you very much for sharing your photos with us.  :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: deltaops on November 20, 2013, 04:39:14 PM
Very nice pics indeed! I am really enjoying this. Thanks Bone  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 04:47:01 PM
thanks for the compliments guys.  I'm glad some folks are enjoying this.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hambone on November 20, 2013, 04:58:44 PM
Thats a great looking whitetail has every thing you want in a buck as always a great picture thanks  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: rieses on November 20, 2013, 05:02:00 PM
great pics boneaddict
keep them coming

count me in on a calendar or 2 when you take orders
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: hunt6226 on November 20, 2013, 05:28:59 PM
great pics  sir!!!  new to the site.  where can i get one of these calenders?  making me drool hahaha....
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 05:33:49 PM
thanks guys.  I'll let you know when I go live with them.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 20, 2013, 06:07:04 PM
Sure is a pretty picture
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 06:20:21 PM
Youd laugh at me.   I saw a small buck and crept up and got a couple photos.  There was a doe down below me.  He kept looking that way. Then all of a sudden at about 30 feet I see a big body though a tree.   Light was still pitiful.  All of a sudden this guy raises his head and does the whole sniffing urine thing.  I try to focus on him but between the poor light, him moving, and the tree, and his closeness, I cant get him.   I actually backed up a bit, switched to manual and started snapping pics.  I really want to use one in the calendar, but not sure they are sharp enough.   He then runs off the smaller buck and goes and sniffs a doe I didn't know was there.   I'm snapping like crazy.   I change my camera so I can stop movement as he is perpetual motion.   The doe wont stop.  She takes off over the little ridge we were on.   I swing around underneath hoping to cut them off.   I see them heading in the other direction.  I go back and she disappears going the other direction.   I decide to just stand there a minute.  The other doe is still below.  Sure enough here she comes heading right for me.  I am still having trouble with the light and movement.  They walk by me and disappear down the hill.   He was gorgeous and about all I could do was sit there and cuss the light.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 06:29:00 PM
I mean, how do you miss something like this?
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: LndShrk on November 20, 2013, 07:10:47 PM
Sorry Lndshark, my calendar is Muley only.  If I do a cross species one, I will consider him. :tup:

I have another tupee buck you will like.   He about ran me over in a session.   A hairpiece and antlers along the same color range.

Do you ever do any canvas prints?
Or would you sell me a license to have a print made?  :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2013, 07:14:52 PM
Shoot me a pm with what youd like and I'll get some options together for you.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The Weazle on November 20, 2013, 09:37:14 PM
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How wide do you think this guy is?  Deer Lord....

Thanks for sharing all these great pics!!!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 20, 2013, 10:36:11 PM
30"
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 20, 2013, 10:38:26 PM
He was gorgeous and about all I could do was sit there and cuss the light.

How sweet that is though.  I'm envious....Truly.
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 07:02:54 AM
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How wide do you think this guy is?  Deer Lord....

Thanks for sharing all these great pics!!!



He was 33-35.   He has great front sweepers.   He turned and looked at me, and I about choked.   I could go 35 with him.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: buck man on November 21, 2013, 07:35:48 AM
Still one of the first threads I look at in the morning!! Love them all!! Glad God gave some of us a talent. Still haven't figured mine out yet?! :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: TommyH on November 21, 2013, 07:37:49 AM
Loving the white tail pics!   :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 09:58:48 AM
I would like to do the math on this guy.  First thoughts when I saw him were 35.   That's a pretty big number.   We'll see.   He is probably going into the calendar so the best pics are being held, but here is a frontal for you in the dark.
am I out of the ballpark on this one?  33-35
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: benhuntin on November 21, 2013, 10:04:06 AM
That's a big neck!


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 10:15:24 AM
I ran the rough math........with 21 inch ears

82 units for the width
21 inches = 50x
x=.42
82(.42)= 34.4 inches
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: X-Force on November 21, 2013, 10:38:39 AM
he is very close to 35. saylean and I saw a buck like him last year on my late hunt. we both glassed the buck over and said "no big deal" when we got closer we looked at each other and said how did we overlook him that badly? .. by that time the gig was up.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 21, 2013, 12:17:56 PM
I ran the rough math........with 21 inch ears

82 units for the width
21 inches = 50x
x=.42
82(.42)= 34.4 inches

I was thinking 19-21 on the ears.  The last six bucks I've had hands on (five were very mature bucks), ears were 18-22".  That's a 20" average. His ears are not straight out, they're up. That said, my guess is just nearly that... You're breaking down the photo on a graph. Splendid!  But I would say now from that frontal view that he's easily 30", and could really stretch to 35".
But that is my unscientific opinion.  That is a fine specimen and great digital capture.  :tup:
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jjhunter on November 21, 2013, 12:29:05 PM
I'd say that he is between 31-32" wide.   I don't think he's over 32".
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2013, 12:41:12 PM
He sure got my attention when he turned and looked at me.  I went from get the heck out of my way you little bugger, to where the heck is my camera....and hold still dude its dark.   I rarely use the hood of my truck as a tripod/rest.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bigmacc on November 21, 2013, 06:51:23 PM
Your getting some looks at some real dandy,s Bone....Great pics :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2013, 03:19:40 PM
13 Mules   TOTAL 430
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2013, 04:58:59 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2013, 05:49:34 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 22, 2013, 06:15:28 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on November 22, 2013, 09:16:42 PM
Holy forks on that last guy!  Would love to see a couple other angles of him. He looks like a dandy.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The Weazle on November 22, 2013, 11:07:51 PM
Holy forks on that last guy!  Would love to see a couple other angles of him. He looks like a dandy.

 :yeah:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 22, 2013, 11:09:24 PM
Awesome thread great pics
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 23, 2013, 10:16:08 PM
Something tells me that the best pics of that last one are being decided upon for calendar consideration.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 08:23:16 AM
2nd estrous is about to start with the muleys.  Most rut activity had ground down to a halt.   I spent the day targeting whitetails which did not work out so good.   Full moon and blue skies I guess.   Started the day with good muleys and ended the day with them.  Fun times with Lil Bone.

23 Muley Bucks, 3 Whitetail bucks  Total 456......
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 08:39:51 AM
 :chuckle:  Hed certainly qualify 6x6, but I just didn't get the quality pics I needed of him.   He was a long ways away and the mirage just flat made it impossible.   
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 08:48:15 AM
This latter buck for instance..... well first off, the boys are grouping up.  I guess they don't care about the 2nd part of the rut.   Anyways, I filmed this last buck 3 different times, or seen him 3 different times and am just not sure I got the quality pics I need of him.   Pretty sure he will live to a ripe old age. 

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 24, 2013, 09:46:32 AM
The Calender going to be out by Christmas time?? Make my x-mas shopping easy, i'll take 3! :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 04:12:51 PM
Should be done on or around Thanksgiving.  I was kinda hoping for a snow shot to add to it, but it really does need to snow first.

13 more muley bucks today......Total 469
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 04:24:30 PM
Blue skies and haze....this season has been very hard for photos.   Nice weather, but not what I like for hunting.


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2013, 06:38:56 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: skills on November 25, 2013, 05:52:47 AM
Its crazy how many deer you see and photograph.  Four point after four point. WOW   Thanks for sharing all your photos.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: tsimp1211 on November 25, 2013, 06:46:58 AM
Boneaddict--
Truly enjoyed looking at all the wonderful pictures!  You truly have a knack for getting great shots.  I hope you will let us all know when the calendar is ready for purchase.  I will definitely be purchasing one! 

Thanks for all the great shots!

tsimp1211
 :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: trapper1 on November 25, 2013, 07:30:05 AM
I am going to have to revisit this thread before the season next year to remind me of all that's out there. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2013, 07:46:11 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 25, 2013, 08:13:17 AM
Should be done on or around Thanksgiving.  I was kinda hoping for a snow shot to add to it, but it really does need to snow first.

13 more muley bucks today......Total 469
I will take the limited addition with the gmu of the photo taken on mine please!  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2013, 10:20:10 AM
 :chuckle:


Not sure if you guys like the small bucks or not.  A lot of them I didn't photograph, some I did.   Some for fun, some for the photo op and some just cause I obviously enjoy deer.   

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 6x6in6 on November 25, 2013, 11:04:19 AM
That 2 seems very interested in the 2nd cycle.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: coachcw on November 25, 2013, 11:12:22 AM
I had a 2 point follow me around like a puppy yesterday , maybe he was in love , I had a sock tied to my pack with cow in heat on it ! :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2013, 12:05:29 PM
If I had the tag to burn, it would have been on this guy.  The closest I got was about 350 yards.   More on him later
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2013, 12:14:27 PM
This one was also a pretty good representative of the species
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 25, 2013, 12:39:38 PM
If I had the tag to burn, it would have been on this guy.  The closest I got was about 350 yards.   More on him later


That's kinda out'a bow range, isn't it?   
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2013, 12:46:58 PM
Havent you watched those movies where the elf shoots the orc in the eye a 1000 yards away. :chuckle:


I would have only had once chance at him, he bedded on the other side of a little knob, I could have possibly got on him by coming over it, though he was with about 8 doe and that can be tricky in that dang 8 foot sage.  I didn't want to push him to his death, as there were tag holders everywhere.   I figured he can just live out his life in hiding.  I tried the next afternoon after spotting him, and I couldn't get within 500 yards of him.   He'd been shot at before.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2013, 01:31:52 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2013, 01:59:46 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2013, 03:36:49 AM
evening sun

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: huntnnw on November 27, 2013, 05:04:16 AM
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is this buck?
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2013, 05:17:45 AM
I wondered.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Dr. Death on November 27, 2013, 06:52:57 AM
Pg 9, photo 6 from to top maybe?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2013, 08:08:44 AM
He was from a different area than were you were(pg9), but this buck was from your area.  I pm'd you where.  I thought yours was wider.  I need to go pull a head on shot.  I'm sure I got one.   Seems like his eyeguards might be a bit different. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bearpaw on November 27, 2013, 08:11:53 AM
great photos... :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Dr. Death on November 27, 2013, 08:43:31 AM
I answered you Bone...if you have a head on shot that should tell the tail.... I can send you others of my deer as well
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2013, 12:02:51 PM
Calender is ONLINE.


Thank goodness.   There was an acute lack of snow pics this year, but I wanted all fresh material in this years calendar.  Sometimes it came down to choosing, bigger buck or better pic.   I hope I do not disappoint.   Thank you all for supporting the project.   I ranted at the publisher last year and apparently so did some other folks as they dropped the price $10 from last year.  That was refreshing. 

Take a look
http://www.lulu.com/shop/douglas-kikendall/my-calendar/calendar/product-21323107.html (http://www.lulu.com/shop/douglas-kikendall/my-calendar/calendar/product-21323107.html)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on November 30, 2013, 05:43:27 PM
33 muley bucks.........................Total 489

Not sure I will make it out or not to close out the 500 for the month.    Photo taking stinks unless you get above the inversion.   Stayed local and logged a Christmas tree.  Few hunters out but not many.  I think they are discouraged.  Saw more animals than I thought I would.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: deltaops on November 30, 2013, 10:14:28 PM
And now all we need to finish this off is "Black Tail Madness"!  :tup:  Awesome pics Bone. I wish I had the money for a good camera and the time to get out and take pics. I miss them days.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bowhunter/taxidermest on November 30, 2013, 10:45:42 PM
Bone what do u mean 33 Muley- 489 total?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: GUscottie on December 01, 2013, 12:09:45 AM
He saw 33 today, and has seen 489 this season, during his quest for 500 different bucks
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: bowhunter/taxidermest on December 01, 2013, 08:12:17 AM
Thankyou! :) that's awesome!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 01, 2013, 12:42:11 PM
Woooooowhooooooooooooooo!!!!   I saw 12 this morning.   I was afraid in this fog and where I was I wouldn't see any
Now its more quality time with the family.   Thanks for following along in my quest.  I'll try to get some more pics up, now that the calendar, or calenders are out.   

501 Total for the month.      
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 01, 2013, 01:02:56 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 01, 2013, 01:29:17 PM
Congrats Doug! Setting a huge goal like that and seeing it threw is pretty cool.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 01, 2013, 04:54:45 PM
Congrats bone!  :tup: you deserve a BPAM for that (Buck Photo Achievement Medal).

Not want to know exact locations of pics, but how many units did this happen in, and which ones?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: cougfan79 on December 01, 2013, 06:50:10 PM
Way to go.  That is quite an accomplishment.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: wamuledeer on December 01, 2013, 06:57:59 PM
Awesome bone. Envious beyond any words


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 02, 2013, 07:30:34 AM
THanks guys.  I learned a lot this year in regards to weather and timing.   Always learning.......

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 02, 2013, 07:45:13 AM
How come you never give up your locations ? I mean, well, you know .......... :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 02, 2013, 10:14:57 AM
Most of the CSIs should be able to figure it out by the flora and fauna, but the rest of ya are just out of luck..... :chuckle:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: DoubleJ on December 02, 2013, 10:26:23 AM
except those of us who have GPS'd your vehicles
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 09:49:54 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: chukar hunter on December 03, 2013, 10:01:01 AM
Calender is ONLINE.


Thank goodness.   There was an acute lack of snow pics this year, but I wanted all fresh material in this years calendar.  Sometimes it came down to choosing, bigger buck or better pic.   I hope I do not disappoint.   Thank you all for supporting the project.   I ranted at the publisher last year and apparently so did some other folks as they dropped the price $10 from last year.  That was refreshing. 

Take a look
http://www.lulu.com/shop/douglas-kikendall/my-calendar/calendar/product-21323107.html (http://www.lulu.com/shop/douglas-kikendall/my-calendar/calendar/product-21323107.html)

HOLY JULY!!!!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 10:42:41 AM
 :tup:  Yep, he made me pucker.   What was worse were the dang conditions.  The mirage played havoc on my resolution.  I was trying to figure out which was the best pose and what had the best clarity.   The photo of him was him stomping in to check some tail.  The size of that deer amazed me as well.  As more images eventually leak out of that dude, he was a Tank.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Timberstalker on December 03, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
Is July the same buck as your Avatar?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 11:45:20 AM
Yes
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2013, 12:43:05 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 04, 2013, 05:08:37 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Birdguy on December 04, 2013, 06:41:19 PM
Just freaking AWESOME Doug! Thanks again for sharing with us.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Mr Mykiss on December 04, 2013, 09:04:24 PM
THanks guys.  I learned a lot this year in regards to weather and timing.   Always learning.......
Do you mind sharing what you learned? You've certainly got your PhD in BIGGUM BUCKS!!!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 05, 2013, 07:40:13 AM
More of a sense than actual facts.  I'll see if I can come up with something logical.   This year was a wingdinger.  If you were a marksman, you'd call this a flyer (4 rounds right on and one two inches to the left).   There was a early migration during the end of the modern season, and it looked like it was going to happen, then the next thing you know it was T-shirt weather.   60+ degree temps in November, for almost the entire rut.  We are not just talking a day or two.   The animals patterned different with light.  I mean they are going to breed.   Even when I got an overcast day, they seemed so locked into their patterns.   It was interesting studying rut areas.  Places the deer come to , whether there was snow or not and the timing of it all.   I am used to photographing the same deer in the same spots, but then throw in areas that always have deer.....had none, and areas that never have deer, had lots.   Is that because of predators pushing them around.  Hunters continuously permit hunting or targeting the same areas. :dunno:   

It was fun watching the entire rut unfold from start to finish.   I had a larger comprehensive view of it this year, and hope to utilize that in the future with photography.   There are definitely stages and timeing is important, and how the weather interpheres with that.   Then how age structure fits in this cycle of timing.   It was also good to see some interaction between species.   
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Titan-1 on December 05, 2013, 06:30:51 PM
Awesome pictures!!!  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2013, 01:18:22 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: MtnMuley on December 06, 2013, 02:37:22 PM
Most of the CSIs should be able to figure it out by the flora and fauna, but the rest of ya are just out of luck..... :chuckle:

 :chuckle:  Great year behind the camera as always!  Been waiting for a good half hour where I could go through every pic. :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 06, 2013, 03:34:19 PM
It was also good to see some interaction between species.   

No... We don't need any cross breading! Racial segragation is just fine with me. ;)
 
I really wanted to get over there in November. A faulted component in my truck killed my play budget though.  One of these times I'd like to 'tag' along in some of your late season haunts Doug.  Funny how I recall one of your posts when you were watching a big boy and didn't dare get any closer else you might push him to his death; to late season tag holders in the area. Wise and unselfish. That earns respect from a lot of us. -We all know you wanted a good shot of that buck but you let it go.  I have enjoyed your photos since you started posting them. This thread has been nothing less than repetition of your great hunting and photography talents. Nice job!
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2013, 05:27:23 PM
THanks Steve, that's very nice of you to say. 

I'll let you know about that species interaction in a bit....
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: skills on December 09, 2013, 09:06:27 AM
I ordered three calenders yesterday.   Awesome bucks this fall.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 09, 2013, 10:12:09 AM
Thanks Skills.   I need to get some more buck pics up.   Maybe if its slow at work.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 10, 2013, 01:45:26 AM
I guessed this guy to be about 35 inches.  He is February this year in my calendar with a frontal shot.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 10, 2013, 10:52:03 PM
Oh Lordy! 35"?  Um... I'd like to get my crosshairs/irons/red-dot on him!
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: liljozie495 on December 11, 2013, 05:36:02 AM
never get tired of looking at this thread!  :drool:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on December 12, 2013, 02:30:01 AM
Congrats on reaching your goal and thanks for taking us along on the trip.  I always really enjoy all of your photo's.  You are a truly talented man with the camera.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 12, 2013, 07:03:36 AM
THanks Lunchbox!

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: fishunt247 on December 12, 2013, 06:12:33 PM
This thread was really a treat to look at. Yes there are some true giants. Yes there are some unique racks. Yes it's unreal impressive to see that many bucks in one month. What really caught me, after I looked at the antlers of course, was the different faces on these deer. Last year, while winter steelhead fishing, my buddy really turned me on to looking at and photographing the fish faces. They are all so unique and personal.

And in hunting deer, we rarely get to study and take close looks at their faces. This thread allowed a guy to really look at how unique bucks are, not just in antler configuration, but in every aspect.

Great work and thanks a ton for sharing. My favorite thread this fall by far.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: raydog on December 12, 2013, 06:57:47 PM
For some reason I never looked into this thread till now. Why oh why :bash:. It was a real treat :). I am planning on buying the muly calander for my pops. Quite a few of those bucks made me shiver. Hey bone do you get a giant deer every year?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 180-GRAIN on December 13, 2013, 08:56:03 AM
What unit bone? I will apply and hire you as a guide! :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 13, 2013, 12:50:55 PM
Thank you guys.  I'm glad you are enjoying the thread.   I get an average one I suppose raydog.Thank you for picking up a calendar.     I go after a big one everyyear and try to take a mature buck.  I try to cover eastern Washington 180, though I don't spend much time in the blues these days. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Hornseeker on December 13, 2013, 02:09:24 PM
Doug, I finally took the time to get through this thread.... Bravo bud... that was fricken awesome...

I would LOVE to see more poics of the big guy.... wow... what a pig. His forks are deeper than most any buck ive seen.... at least it seems... wow! What do you think his typ frame is?? 185?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 13, 2013, 02:21:08 PM
I figured his typical frame is close to 185-190.   Beyond buck of a lifetime.   Like I said I don't get worked up over too many deer, but he made my heart pitter-patter.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: 7mag. on December 13, 2013, 02:31:20 PM
Awesome as usual, Bone. You never disappoint.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 13, 2013, 08:06:43 PM
Another old warrior

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: elkrack on December 15, 2013, 11:04:04 PM
that must have been a lot of fun and a lot of work to get all those bucks on film. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: BOHNTR on December 15, 2013, 11:30:33 PM
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holy crap are those eye guards long. has to be close to a 160 class
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 16, 2013, 07:02:02 AM
Probably closer to the 140 range, but still enough to make you pucker when he looks up at you.  Good way to get your heart beating.   I got a frontal of him in the whitetail calendar(July).   I went back to see if I could find him the day after this encounter and "shot him up."
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JamesK. on December 16, 2013, 07:45:58 AM
Really enjoyed keeping up with this thread during the duration. Thanks so much for sharing Bone.


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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 07:28:10 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 08:57:15 AM
Sometimes early morning light really sucks, but that's often when you see the big ones.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 09:00:39 AM
Cant get close to all of them

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 10:51:29 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: TL23 on December 19, 2013, 11:08:42 AM
boneaddict

This is great! I enjoy looking at all your pictures and reading your stories. Thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 12:14:07 PM
Thank you TL
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: npaull on December 19, 2013, 12:31:46 PM
boneaddict there may be no one in the world with an equally impressive portfolio of wildlife photos. Certainly no one with as many great deer photos.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: mwhunter on December 19, 2013, 03:16:06 PM
How close do you normally like to be to take these photos
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2013, 03:34:49 PM
I don't know about that npaull, but Thank you very much.  A lot of my photos are "document" type photos, just documenting the animal and to aid in telling a story with Huntwa, friends and family.   There are certainly gentleman that take way better photos than I do.  I have a lot to learn, but I appreciate the kind words.  I'm glad folks are enjoying what I post.

I would guess 25-30 yards would be a good goal for a nice full shot.  Its usually about the distance I like with the longbow, so its usually good practice.   You can use a 2x extender and reach out further, but you lose quality of the photo, and of course you can crop, but that also loses quality. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 20, 2013, 06:14:33 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 20, 2013, 06:18:49 AM
I.   There are certainly gentleman that take way better photos than I do.  I have a lot to learn, but I appreciate the kind words.  I'm glad folks are enjoying what I post.
I
' If there are it is a select few thats for sure. Not everyone can just go out and take the quality let alone find the animals you do.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 20, 2013, 06:25:54 AM
Thanks Keith.  I wish I had the gear I have now, about 20 years ago on Alta.  I miss the glory days.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 20, 2013, 06:30:06 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Huntin4Ever on December 20, 2013, 02:52:45 PM
Thanks Keith.  I wish I had the gear I have now, about 20 years ago on Alta.  I miss the glory days.


Bone, you say the Alta unit. I spent over 30 years hunting up the Twisp River from Elbow Coulee all the to Copper Pass and Twisp Pass. Some incredible country way back in there along with some great bucks. We could always find places to hunt all day and never see another hunter. Last year may be my last up there as I think the wolves have real taken a toll on the deer herd. If I'm not mistaken, it is Gardner Unit on north side of the road and Alta on the south. Always fun to remember the good ole days :)
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 24, 2013, 07:15:21 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 24, 2013, 07:25:38 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: deltaops on December 24, 2013, 07:37:16 PM
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That is not an ethical shot, it's clear that another buck is behind the first one! :chuckle:

Again, great pics Bone. I have seen some awesome photos from you and others since I started posting on here. I hope 2014 brings another great year for you and the others.  :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 24, 2013, 07:46:49 PM
Thanks Delta

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The Weazle on December 24, 2013, 11:43:30 PM
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There is a forkie in the unit I hunt just like this…without the eye guards though…I bet he is 5-7 years old.  I see him almost every year.  He knows he is safe.  He has a sway back, and is getting a gray muzzle.  Just a huge buck, but only a two point, and a bruiser.  Slick as snot in between though, not even any trash that can be considered an inch long…I have been 20 yards from him, standing broadside, and he kind of laughs at me.  I would love to have him, but I digress...
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: RileyH on December 26, 2013, 12:58:32 PM
I forgot to eat lunch on my break, too busy looking at all these bucks!  :chuckle:

Awesome pictures!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 26, 2013, 01:05:53 PM


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You know what kind of force it takes to break healthy antler?  Wow!
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 26, 2013, 11:04:50 PM


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You know what kind of force it takes to break healthy antler?  Wow!
 
-Steve
I guess about the kind that can be produced by a couple of 200 lb animals with necks the size of a sea lion goin' at it... :o
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 05:29:31 AM
Its amazing I don't see more with missing eyeballs.   I think I seen two this year that had lost their eyes.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 07:09:13 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 07:14:54 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 07:18:18 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 07:21:28 AM
Here is one that lost his eye....

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 27, 2013, 07:55:36 AM
Those last couple of pictures look like they're in 100% rut............
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2013, 07:57:12 AM
They were.  They are all from the 500 bucks I saw in November.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2013, 07:22:17 AM
some mass

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2013, 07:22:58 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 29, 2013, 07:23:56 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Watimberghost on December 29, 2013, 07:41:10 AM
I probably look at this thread everyday. Great pics!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 07:21:48 AM
THanks Watimberghost

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 03:46:03 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 04:08:08 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 08:34:23 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 30, 2013, 08:53:09 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2013, 09:00:03 AM
Came home from photoing all day, pulled into the drive way and looked up the hill and seen this guy.   That's how you end a day.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2013, 09:01:19 AM
Just added this guy to the 5 point thread
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2013, 09:01:46 AM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2013, 09:05:33 AM
I cant remember if I posted this guy or not already.   I filmed him two days. The evening of one and the next morning about .5 mile away.

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 13, 2014, 02:50:48 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 13, 2014, 02:56:03 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: jackmaster on January 13, 2014, 04:58:47 PM
BONE you should be a guide, dude you know where all the bucks are, holy crap man, I know I have said this before, but you seriously gotta put your skills to the test against the WILEY GRAY GHOST :tup: awesome pics as always... :tup:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 13, 2014, 05:59:05 PM
Not sure if I have posted this buck yet or not.  Its been awhile, I need to go see who I have posted.  I still like the pic....

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 13, 2014, 06:34:46 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The Weazle on January 13, 2014, 06:40:13 PM
I love that crab clawed buck in 418!!!
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 19, 2014, 10:28:05 AM
I took a whole bunch of pics of him.  I'll try to do a thread feature on him.    I closed from quit a distance with light waning fast.  That was a great way to end an evening.  I had to choose between him and another buck that was bigger.  The bigger buck had the high ground so I figured he would just push up the mountain.  It worked out.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 19, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 19, 2014, 01:28:00 PM
There was a guy stalking this buck with his bow.   I didn't realize it until I focused on the doe.   I pulled out, not sure of the outcome.
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 19, 2014, 01:28:37 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on January 19, 2014, 01:29:07 PM
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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on August 16, 2014, 09:03:20 AM
Its going to be an interesting fall.   I've been reeling from the depression of what its going to be like.  A huge percentage of these shots came from areas that are now Black and look more like the moon than deer country.   

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Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: The scout on August 16, 2014, 09:16:24 AM
either way I'm looking forward to fallowing along with your season. I can't help but feel guilty thinking about the deer herd when peoples homes and property's are ruined, but I can't help thinking about the deer either
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: quadrafire on August 18, 2014, 08:51:28 AM
Maybe change the title this year, to 50 bucks (dial up welcome) and go up from there
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 18, 2014, 09:12:26 AM
Its going to be an interesting fall.   I've been reeling from the depression of what its going to be like.  A huge percentage of these shots came from areas that are now Black and look more like the moon than deer country.   

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Have you seen this kind of thing before Bone?  Will they shift their wintering grounds, or will the game dept have to start feeding?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2014, 10:00:57 AM
Not nearly to this extreme.   I imagine both will need to happen.   Migration patterns will be interesting.   I have an idea where many will shift and will probably be fine, but then again there are a couple routes such as those on the eastside of the chiliwist......they aren't going to have many options.   Some of the late tag holders are going to have a bonanza and others might be puckering.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: quadrafire on August 18, 2014, 10:08:04 AM
I would imagine that those migrating deer will have no idea till they show up for the winter range and then realize it's not there. If it is a horrific winter that could get very interesting.
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2014, 10:11:23 AM
I'm curious to see how some of the bucks "I follow" react, or if I find them again.

First wave of deer will hit at the later end of the season and its usually the doe.   No cover, no food, how will they react?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 19, 2014, 04:02:37 PM
If you recall.. After Tripod, that first season the bucks and does steered clear of the area. Or on the fringes where there was some cover/forage. Years later, some of the same routes into Ramsey and such are now being used as they were before that fire. Places where migration routes where heavily traveled through sections of 30 mile, are only now being reused as those routes were vacant for many years. Its odd... Most of those deer would be too young to know the old path.  -Which makes one wonder, Do they learn a path to fall/mating/winter range as they are young or is there something else that tells them, wills them to return to the same place time and again? Just like Salmon to spawning grounds?   There were a few horses that walked west on Highway 153 to a church that had some hay out. Everything around them was scorched. Did those horses smell that hay from miles away?
 
Although a lot of winter range was damaged/destroyed, there are pockets of green. Pockets of surviving browse. Will they eat it all then die of starvation? Will they eat and roam for more?  I'm hoping for the latter, but that will have them competing with other deer that have returned to their pocket of winter range. It will be interesting to see how WDFW reacts with a feeding program and how the wolves harness the opportunity for easy pickins as many more deer will be on smaller winter range.
 
 
-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on August 19, 2014, 06:48:24 PM
Should make it a little easier for the sight hunters as well.   Also the cover some of the thick stuff provided in the minus 20 nights up there.   It was their blanket. 
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: quadrafire on August 20, 2014, 02:34:21 PM
a side question. Has anyone heard if any wolves were confirmed to have burned? Are there collared wolves in that area that have been tracked, or lost track of? hmmmmm
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: boneaddict on August 20, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
sarcasm:   There were only two of them, so shouldn't be too hard to find them right? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: blindluck on August 22, 2014, 07:56:32 AM
That's my goal this November.  I am hitting the deer woods and want to see 500 bucks and get as many of them on film that I can, or that are worthy.  I'll also possibly post stats to what I am seeing. I've contemplated a Montana and Oregon trip in there as well, but doubt they will come to fruition.  I plan on checking out a couple new areas that I don't generally focus on, trying to move with the deer.  Hopefully that doesn't skew my count too much.

I am hoping I'll have the quality of deer and photos to put together another calendar.  I guess we will see. 

I went out yesterday for a sneak peek.   The rut is about 25%.  These bluebird skies are not helping.  This was how I began my day.  It was  a good start.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2FmydayBuckONE_zps415c4d93.jpg&hash=3159ef4e4ccf7ee91629a80aba6ae94175a36a7f)
What does (dial up beware) mean?
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 22, 2014, 09:31:33 AM
'Dial up Beware'...   Not everyone has high speed internet. There are still pockets of telephone modem internet access that is much slower than DSL or Cable internet connections.  The photos in a thread like this will load very slowly on dial up.

-Steve
Title: Re: 500 Bucks (dial up beware)
Post by: blindluck on August 22, 2014, 09:30:17 PM
'Dial up Beware'...   Not everyone has high speed internet. There are still pockets of telephone modem internet access that is much slower than DSL or Cable internet connections.  The photos in a thread like this will load very slowly on dial up.

-Steve
gotcha thanks, think I'm a bit slow too
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