Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 25, 2013, 07:55:26 AM
But then there is the one that got away.. Saw this beast thru my spotter. My buddy was going to keep an eye on him and radio me if he bailed. It Took me 2 hours to sneak in on him. I saw the doe first then located the buck but could only see his antlers. I just needed him to stand up and I had him dead to rights. all of a sudden his antlers are gone. My buddy comes on the radio says another buck showed up just below and my buck charged at him and hit him with a ton of uphill momentem and knocked the smaller buck on his back. fight did not last long. I missed it.. Guess thats Hunting..
Good luck to you others.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 25, 2013, 07:57:23 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2013, 07:59:23 AM
Good luck!
Post by: brocka on November 25, 2013, 08:04:43 AM
The one that got away
Looks familiar ;-)
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 25, 2013, 09:01:09 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 25, 2013, 09:58:53 PM
If you were in the Swakane unit (250) your doing better than me. 4 full days in various areas, most time spent up the entiat, many miles on the boots, hours of glassing, lots of does but not a single legal buck spotted. I have never had this hard of a time finding deer in this area. I do not believe that the majority of migrating bucks have arrived there yet, snow level is way too high still. (or i'm just a crappy hunter this year :chuckle:) :dunno: :dunno:
Hay Canyon at Cashmere, I'm not bow hunting but there's some bucks in there right now. Plenty of does. ;)
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 25, 2013, 10:06:37 PM
Did I run into you there?The one that got away
Looks familiar ;-)
Post by: mountainman on November 25, 2013, 10:19:25 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 25, 2013, 10:38:48 PM
Post by: mountainman on November 25, 2013, 10:51:35 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on November 25, 2013, 10:58:04 PM
I watched my share of nice Mulies that still had a ways to go growth wise in there earlier in the bear season. Guess it's another 8 hrs tomorrow and the next and the next. ;)
Post by: mountainman on November 25, 2013, 11:04:05 PM
I finally was able to get out for a day. Anyone who has not gotten out yet pray for snow. I could not believe how dry and crunchy the hills were, at least where I was. DId see a fair amount of bucks , I had 5 stalks that all were blown by fellow hunters. most were from guys who were just hunting and did not know there were deer around and I was putting on the sneak so cant blame them, thats hunting.. One My buddy and I were both trying to circle in on a buck. Just as I was getting in shooting position he took a shot and missed.. One guy was watching me for awhile from above and aparently got jealous and thought he could do better so he decided to join in. Guess what dummy you ruined both our chances.Frustrating when other hunters foil a stalk inadvertently...its the ones that do it on purpose to try to " beat you to him" that angers me. So often, its the extra set of ears and eyes that mess it up! Lol!
But then there is the one that got away.. Saw this beast thru my spotter. My buddy was going to keep an eye on him and radio me if he bailed. It Took me 2 hours to sneak in on him. I saw the doe first then located the buck but could only see his antlers. I just needed him to stand up and I had him dead to rights. all of a sudden his antlers are gone. My buddy comes on the radio says another buck showed up just below and my buck charged at him and hit him with a ton of uphill momentem and knocked the smaller buck on his back. fight did not last long. I missed it.. Guess thats Hunting..
Good luck to you others.
:)
Post by: jstone on November 26, 2013, 06:57:41 AM
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Post by: mountainman on November 27, 2013, 09:23:09 PM
Spent the day over in that area ( no specifics ), saw at least 40 deer. 2 nice bucks few 2 points but no pigs. Actually saw my first deer porn, 2 point mounted a doe. Someone mentioned on a different thread how they thought these late archery hunts should be permit only, I have to completely disagree. Even though I never got within shooting range of a buck today, I had an awesome hunt and feel pretty damn happy about the fact that I can just grab my bow, multi season tag and go hunt. And have a chance at getting a real quality animal without waiting a few years for the damn tag. I can put up with a few other hunters walking around, just have to go farther or deeper!:yeah:there was a potential state record taken recently from the unit. Sure pic will make it here on huntwa soon. Its a tall toad typical! Deep forked!
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 28, 2013, 08:27:25 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 30, 2013, 07:28:20 PM
Spent the day over in that area ( no specifics ), saw at least 40 deer. 2 nice bucks few 2 points but no pigs. Actually saw my first deer porn, 2 point mounted a doe. Someone mentioned on a different thread how they thought these late archery hunts should be permit only, I have to completely disagree. Even though I never got within shooting range of a buck today, I had an awesome hunt and feel pretty damn happy about the fact that I can just grab my bow, multi season tag and go hunt. And have a chance at getting a real quality animal without waiting a few years for the damn tag. I can put up with a few other hunters walking around, just have to go farther or deeper!:yeah:there was a potential state record taken recently from the unit. Sure pic will make it here on huntwa soon. Its a tall toad typical! Deep forked!
Tentatively 204" gross
Post by: chukar hunter on December 03, 2013, 04:13:43 PM
Spent the day over in that area ( no specifics ), saw at least 40 deer. 2 nice bucks few 2 points but no pigs. Actually saw my first deer porn, 2 point mounted a doe. Someone mentioned on a different thread how they thought these late archery hunts should be permit only, I have to completely disagree. Even though I never got within shooting range of a buck today, I had an awesome hunt and feel pretty damn happy about the fact that I can just grab my bow, multi season tag and go hunt. And have a chance at getting a real quality animal without waiting a few years for the damn tag. I can put up with a few other hunters walking around, just have to go farther or deeper!:yeah:there was a potential state record taken recently from the unit. Sure pic will make it here on huntwa soon. Its a tall toad typical! Deep forked!
Tentatively 204" gross
Pics PLEASE!!!