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Title: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jackelope on November 07, 2013, 06:33:43 PM: Headed out early Saturday morning for the foothills of the Blues looking for a good whitetail to notch my tag on. Figured I'd start a thread now. Been pouring over maps and trying to learn some new country. I've already gotten more help than I could ask for so thanks in advance for that. I'll be over there till Wednesday night then I've got to go back to work for a couple days. If I need to, I think I can pull off going back for a 3 day weekend to close out the season. Can't wait. Good luck to all the late season guys. Please share your stories and photos for the rest of us!! I'll update when I can. Oh yeah... Snow in the forecast. It wouldn't be the Blues in November without the added excitement of the white gold.

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Post by: 400out on November 07, 2013, 06:37:52 PM: Good luck brother!!!!!!!!!!! The wife leaves for Mexico on sunday or I would take some vacation and come help!!!!! stay in touch and if you get in a back place don't be afraid to call!
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Post by: vandeman17 on November 07, 2013, 06:42:24 PM: Good luck man. I have a three day weekend so if you need any help let me know
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Post by: Bmcox86 on November 07, 2013, 06:46:34 PM: Good luck! :bfg:
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Post by: Prime Time on November 07, 2013, 06:48:06 PM: Good luck..and save one for me to chase during the late muzzle hunt!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 07, 2013, 07:01:06 PM: Good luck Josh, whack a pig!
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Post by: bugs n bones on November 07, 2013, 07:05:26 PM: Bang a big one josh, I will be over that way on the 15th looking for a good buck too...
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Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 07, 2013, 07:07:40 PM: Good luck looking foreword to hearing how you do.
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 07, 2013, 07:10:29 PM: Be prepared.. Be safe.. Shoot something big!

-Steve
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 07, 2013, 07:11:21 PM: Good luck Lope. If you need a hand yell. :tup:
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 07, 2013, 07:18:53 PM: Yep, good luck man... Can't wait until monday. If you pass up a nice one, let me know i might not pass it up. And i will have a beer for ya if you stop by,
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Post by: 3nails on November 07, 2013, 07:22:57 PM: Good luck!
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Post by: deltaops on November 07, 2013, 07:25:27 PM: Good luck and have fun! :tup:
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Post by: mulehunter on November 07, 2013, 07:27:00 PM: Good luck

:bfg:
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Post by: Ironhead on November 07, 2013, 07:28:57 PM: Good luck Josh, I hope you find a good one.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 07, 2013, 07:32:25 PM: Kill a big one, so you can change your avatar. Tired of looking at that floppy eared muley! :chuckle:
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Post by: mulehunter on November 07, 2013, 07:33:46 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: Wea300mag on November 07, 2013, 07:42:20 PM: Good luck Josh, give um hell!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 07, 2013, 07:50:54 PM: Good luck. We all expect play by play action ! :tup:
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Post by: Roperfive88 on November 07, 2013, 07:57:03 PM: My dad and I have the tag to. Good luck to ya. We are headed out Saturday.
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Post by: lemondog on November 07, 2013, 08:10:45 PM: Go get him Josh! text me a pic when he's down...
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on November 07, 2013, 08:15:28 PM: I wish you nothing but the best. I only hope i could of helped you accomplish your goal in this hunt. But as a friend i will be on the sideline waiting and wishing. Congrats on the tag, enjoy your time and good luck in your endeavor. Cheers!! G.
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Post by: huntnphool on November 07, 2013, 08:18:57 PM: Good luck Brother, I'll head that way to help if I get tagged out this weekend. :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on November 07, 2013, 08:30:51 PM: Wow. Thanks guys. I'll update when I can. Can't wait to get out there. Saw some giant whitetails when I was down there for my mule deer hunt so this time I assume i'll be tripping over the giant mule deer LOL.
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Post by: Bigtine96 on November 07, 2013, 08:35:27 PM: Right on man good luck on finding a big boy! :tup:
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Post by: Wacenturion on November 07, 2013, 08:39:22 PM: Good luck......some pigs reside down there. :tup:
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Post by: Wacenturion on November 07, 2013, 08:41:26 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on November 07, 2013, 08:18:57 PM
Good luck Brother, I'll head that way to help if I get tagged out this weekend. :tup:

Good luck on your hunt up North. :tup:
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Post by: coachcw on November 07, 2013, 08:46:55 PM: good luck brother ,you have done your homework, time for it to pay off , goo luck
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Post by: kirkl on November 07, 2013, 08:59:03 PM: Good luck man
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Post by: Ridgerunner on November 07, 2013, 09:58:23 PM: Good luck man, can't wait to see what you turn up
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Post by: whacker1 on November 08, 2013, 05:42:44 AM: good luck
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Post by: Jimmy33 on November 08, 2013, 07:08:24 AM: That;s a really fun hunt...I've drawn that tag during muzzle.
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Post by: Woodchuck on November 08, 2013, 07:16:02 AM: Good luck man. :tup:
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Post by: RaffleMule on November 08, 2013, 07:21:35 AM: Go get em Josh.

And thanks for sharing your hunt/pics prior to notching the tag. Makes it much more fun and allows us without a tag to feel a part of a great hunt.
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Post by: Elkrunner on November 08, 2013, 07:22:30 AM: Looks like fun!
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Post by: sirmissalot on November 08, 2013, 07:25:39 AM: Just that picture alone makes me jealous. I'll bet thats a fun hunt, good luck :tup:
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Post by: headshot5 on November 08, 2013, 07:32:31 AM: You've been needing a new avatar for a while now (No on a giraffe one). Better smoke something worthy of it. :tup:
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Post by: LndShrk on November 08, 2013, 07:41:13 AM: Good luck over there..

Kill something big. :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on November 08, 2013, 07:51:20 AM: I'll change the avatar in honor of the pending hunt then I'll hopefully change it again after...hows about that.

:chuckle:
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Post by: go4steelhd on November 08, 2013, 07:57:01 AM: Good luck!
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Post by: hntrspud on November 08, 2013, 07:58:38 AM: Be safe, shoot straight. Good luck over there, with all the work you have done, you have a very good chance of success. :tup:
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Post by: LndShrk on November 08, 2013, 07:59:54 AM: Quote from: jackelope on November 08, 2013, 07:51:20 AM
I'll change the avatar in honor of the pending hunt then I'll hopefully change it again after...hows about that.

:chuckle:
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I think this one.. :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 08:12:23 AM: Here is the buck I pmd you about. Not as big as I thought he was, but it sure lit the fire for whitetails.
Would you take him?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2Fjackjump_zps70996669.jpg&hash=1ae4a5eed8a5a7016551ef8c1305b716cc4280f9)
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Post by: Buckmark on November 08, 2013, 08:17:39 AM: Good luck and be safe Josh..
Oh and have some fun..
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Post by: jackelope on November 08, 2013, 08:19:33 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 08:12:23 AM
Here is the buck I pmd you about. Not as big as I thought he was, but it sure lit the fire for whitetails.
Would you take him?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2Fjackjump_zps70996669.jpg&hash=1ae4a5eed8a5a7016551ef8c1305b716cc4280f9)

If I see a buck like that, he's gonna die directly. Well, as long as he stops running.
:chuckle:
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Post by: et1702 on November 08, 2013, 08:20:29 AM: Hey Josh, good Luck and text me a pic DRT! Also, call if you need help. I'll be doing chores around the house this weekend and would love an excuse to get away!

Ed
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Post by: boneaddict on November 08, 2013, 08:27:10 AM: You could have gotten a good trotting shot on him. I am not sure he ever stopped running. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: Rainier10 on November 08, 2013, 08:34:01 AM: Quote from: jackelope on November 07, 2013, 08:30:51 PM
Wow. Thanks guys. I'll update when I can. Can't wait to get out there. Saw some giant whitetails when I was down there for my mule deer hunt so this time I assume i'll be tripping over the giant mule deer LOL.
This sounds about right, good luck.
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Post by: wooltie on November 08, 2013, 08:35:33 AM: Something big and horny needs to expire.
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Post by: wazzu99 on November 08, 2013, 08:42:03 AM: Jackelope,

Had the tag last year, infact you helped me out with some info. PM me if your interested and I'll give you some areas to check out where we found some decent bucks.

Wazzu
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Post by: Rob on November 08, 2013, 08:56:57 AM: So Jealous... My favorite part of the state.
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Post by: elkoholic1 on November 08, 2013, 12:37:46 PM: :tup: go get em!!!!
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Post by: gunnarnewt on November 08, 2013, 12:56:55 PM: Good Luck Josh! I haven't heard from you lately, but if you need help, you know where and how to find me! Don't shoot the first one you see! Lol :tup:
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Post by: buck man on November 08, 2013, 04:30:55 PM: Just remember what a 130" whitetail looks like!! :chuckle: Good luck!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 08, 2013, 04:36:44 PM: jackelope ....Just please do not shoot a spike :yike: :hello: No ...I seriously wish for you to kill the biggest buck on that mountain ....Good luck ! :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on November 08, 2013, 04:39:09 PM: Quote from: buck man on November 08, 2013, 04:30:55 PM
Just remember what a 130" whitetail looks like!! :chuckle: Good luck!

This will be the biggest challenge for me.
Seriously.
:yike:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 08, 2013, 09:45:08 PM: Good luck Josh. No doubt you will get it done
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 08, 2013, 10:11:01 PM: Not sure what a 130 whitey looks like, maybe you could show me Josh...
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Post by: jackelope on November 08, 2013, 10:12:03 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 08, 2013, 10:11:01 PM
Not sure what a 130 whitey looks like, maybe you could show me Josh...

I hope to. See you Monday.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on November 08, 2013, 11:45:36 PM: Good luck :tup:
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Post by: 6x6in6 on November 09, 2013, 11:33:40 AM: Good luck Josh!!!!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 09, 2013, 04:06:56 PM: C'mon Josh, it's been 9 hours of daylight and no pics yet!!!! :chuckle:
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Post by: Wea300mag on November 10, 2013, 12:55:25 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on November 09, 2013, 04:06:56 PM
C'mon Josh, it's been 9 hours of daylight and no pics yet!!!! :chuckle:

:chuckle:, yeah, what is the hold-up here?
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 10, 2013, 12:59:21 PM: He is probably watching the game. :dunno:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 10, 2013, 01:00:56 PM: Good luck josh.
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 10, 2013, 11:07:21 PM: Leaving home bright and early... Brother in law will be over in the evening. Hope the deer cooperate.
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Post by: C-Money on November 11, 2013, 08:53:30 AM: :tup: Good luck!! Looking forward to the story!
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Post by: jackelope on November 11, 2013, 08:39:35 PM: No deer yet. Saw a buck today that maybe I should have shot but didn't. Back at it tomorrow. Here's a picture.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F12%2F9a7asu7y.jpg&hash=c493c880fdc655697dca3e0337b828dc3cbe4c54)
:chuckle:
It wouldn't be the Blues in november without a period of absolutely zero visibility.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 11, 2013, 08:41:04 PM: I am looking for a big buck to pop up in that pic!! :chuckle:
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Post by: mulehunter on November 12, 2013, 09:35:11 AM: Quote from: jackelope on November 11, 2013, 08:39:35 PM
No deer yet. Saw a buck today that maybe I should have shot but didn't. Back at it tomorrow. Here's a picture.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F12%2F9a7asu7y.jpg&hash=c493c880fdc655697dca3e0337b828dc3cbe4c54)
:chuckle:
It wouldn't be the Blues in november without a period of absolutely zero visibility.
:o :sry: Keep trying! :tup:
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Post by: Woodchuck on November 12, 2013, 09:40:07 AM: Quote from: jackelope on November 11, 2013, 08:39:35 PM
No deer yet. Saw a buck today that maybe I should have shot but didn't. Back at it tomorrow. Here's a picture.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F12%2F9a7asu7y.jpg&hash=c493c880fdc655697dca3e0337b828dc3cbe4c54)
:chuckle:
It wouldn't be the Blues in november without a period of absolutely zero visibility.
But how did you not see the the 3 BF's in that pic? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jackelope on November 13, 2013, 08:18:24 AM: I came home late last night skunked. I had my opportunity but botched it. Saw a couple nice bucks and had an opportunity at my "last day" buck and missed a chip shot. 146 and 160 yards broadside. I knew something had to be up so I headed out to shoot a target. I didn't realize it at the time but I Put one of those butler creek scope covers on last week and there's not enough clearance between the scope and barrel. It Lifted the scope up a tiny little bit and i Didn't notice. I went to my inlaws to shoot my rifle to see what was up and that's where I realized what happened. Took it off, and I was shooting darts again. Oh well live and learn. Bunk deal but it is what it is. I'm just glad it wasn't a monster that I blew it on. I never saw a "big" buck like my goal of 130" but I did see a bunch of deer and had a good time with a couple friends who were nice enough to come help out. I heard some shooting yesterday morning down where I think "WDFW Hates Me" was hunting. I'm hoping he'll have a better report than me. I'm sorry I didn't take a lot of pictures but here's a few. These whitetails are hard core down there with the country they live in. Not like the whitetails that live in the farm country.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F14%2Fu4esunyd.jpg&hash=111bbaba86a233c5295137dab507a9196337d706)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F14%2Fmy2are2u.jpg&hash=598496f9ae2b92bd1195b85dfa04ad6cde3e7296)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F14%2Fe3u3ubyt.jpg&hash=7b9b855105f18473422fea968c18064255a6f2f9)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F14%2Fu2a4y8y2.jpg&hash=8c8a6fd1e6d9aad4ae7c8987dc1ab8157d4617b5)

Sorry for the crummy end report. I had to come back to work early and won't be able to go back so tag soup for me.
Thanks to everyone who sent advice, offers to help, etc. It's very much appreciated. Soecial thanks to Todd_ID and BG Hunter for coming up to help. We had fun and saw tons of wildlife. I love that country down there and i hope those of you who live there know how fortunate you are.
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Post by: mtncook on November 13, 2013, 08:54:26 AM: I'm sure you enjoyed your trip. Brother coming Friday for 3 days. He is looking like you for a 130, timimg is geting good for the swollen necked old boys. Nice pictures, he is going to be hunting the lowere areas.

mtncook
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Post by: jackelope on November 13, 2013, 09:02:41 AM: Quote from: mtncook on November 13, 2013, 08:54:26 AM
I'm sure you enjoyed your trip. Brother coming Friday for 3 days. He is looking like you for a 130, timimg is geting good for the swollen necked old boys. Nice pictures, he is going to be hunting the lowere areas.

mtncook
The buck I missed yesterday was rutted up and chasing a doe when I first saw him. Your brother will do well I'm sure.
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Post by: C-Money on November 13, 2013, 09:11:21 AM: Glad you had a good hunt Jackelope.
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Post by: Netminder01 on November 13, 2013, 09:29:03 AM: Great report and cool pics Josh - thanks for sharing! It's somewhat comforting to hear others missing chip shots occasionally too. :tung:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 13, 2013, 09:40:11 AM: Look's like some cool country. I am glad you had a safe trip over there and got to see some deer.
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Post by: Bob33 on November 13, 2013, 09:44:00 AM: That's why it's called "hunting".

Great report and photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: bearpaw on November 13, 2013, 10:06:06 AM: Yep it's hunting, hope you had a great time in the outdoors anyway. :tup:
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Post by: Rainier10 on November 13, 2013, 11:27:58 AM: Being out there was still better than the best day of work. Good job getting out and meeting up with some members, sounds like it was a great time.
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Post by: LndShrk on November 13, 2013, 11:31:02 AM: Still sounds like a great experience. Cool country by the looks of the photos. :tup:
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 13, 2013, 02:43:04 PM: Ah man .. well that's how it goes sometimes. Glad you had fun
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 13, 2013, 02:45:07 PM: Sorry about your luck, Jack. Sounds like a great hunt though.
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Post by: 400out on November 13, 2013, 06:12:19 PM: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: Had the best of wishes for you!!! Glad to hear you got to see a ghost though ;) Maybe the scope cover had something to do with that also! :bash: :bash: :bash:
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Post by: Ironhead on November 13, 2013, 06:28:17 PM: Glad you had a good time and saw some descent bucks. Just getting away for a while rejuvenates the mind and soul.
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 13, 2013, 06:30:55 PM: Brutal so far... see the same 4 points every morning. And then they disappear for the day. Looking for the 5 point that we haven't seen yet. Weather has been to hot. We have 3 tags and nothing on the ground. But we are passing on bucks and it is killing me.
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Post by: Wacenturion on November 13, 2013, 10:25:54 PM: Quote from: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 13, 2013, 06:30:55 PM
Brutal so far... see the same 4 points every morning. And then they disappear for the day. Looking for the 5 point that we haven't seen yet. Weather has been to hot. We have 3 tags and nothing on the ground. But we are passing on bucks and it is killing me.

Just remember...you can't kill big ones if you shoot smaller ones. Hopefully weather will change....things can kick in quickly. Got fingers crossed here for ya....good luck. :tup:
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 14, 2013, 10:22:22 PM: 2 hit the ground today... I am the lone hold out.
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Post by: jackelope on November 14, 2013, 10:27:18 PM: Get back up after the big fella. He'll be there waiting for you. 2 days to go? Git r dun.
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Post by: bearpaw on November 15, 2013, 08:34:40 AM: I thought I saw a thirty pointer.... jackelope that is... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jackelope on November 15, 2013, 08:55:38 AM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F16%2Fy4u5uvep.jpg&hash=203263df1885ef467882aa8d093a1977a622ba9c)
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Post by: h20hunter on November 15, 2013, 08:56:34 AM: I feel like that deer is trying to tell me something.....
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: Elkrunner on November 15, 2013, 12:48:28 PM: me too, I just can't quite figure out what though...
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: Wacenturion on November 18, 2013, 07:13:50 AM: WDFW Hates Me....any new updates?
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on November 18, 2013, 08:35:43 PM: I do, i have been trying to upload pics. But i do not have the skills anymore. I can't find what i need to do to upload pics
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 18, 2013, 08:49:15 PM: You will have to open them in like paint and resize them down to like 30% to be able to get them to post.
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jjhunter on November 19, 2013, 06:35:28 PM: I was pulling for you Jack. Hopefully you get another tag in the near future!
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2013, 06:43:21 PM: Thanks bud. It was like amateur hour up there. With me being the amateur.
Title: Re: Jackelope's 2013 Blue Mountains Foothills West whitetail quest
Post by: jjhunter on November 19, 2013, 06:45:53 PM: Whitetail have a way of doing that to a guy... :chuckle: