Post by: Payne on September 06, 2014, 01:04:31 AM
This is my first draw for anything and I am freaking out I am so excited! :yike:
I will be taking at least a week off (have my own business/work from home so hopefully will be up there pretty much the whole time).
I've got a decent camera but wondering if I need to get more of a zoom... How close on average will I get to most deer do you think?
Post by: MLBowhunting on September 06, 2014, 06:58:44 AM
Post by: huntnphool on September 08, 2014, 10:52:41 PM
Post by: Payne on September 08, 2014, 11:29:09 PM
I do need to go back and read older posts for info though... There seems to be a lot of good info already out there for this hunt.
Post by: grundy53 on September 09, 2014, 04:25:09 AM
Good tag if you get away from the roads. Here is a thread http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,127812.msg1698548.html#msg1698548 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,127812.msg1698548.html#msg1698548) worth reading, it will keep you grounded and show you exactly how NOT to treat that tag.
Very entertaining :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 09, 2014, 05:11:40 AM
Post by: rittem1 on September 09, 2014, 09:44:30 AM
Ha! Thanks. I read that one months ago... Definitely not going to be like that... I am just thrilled to have the chance to see all the deer and get out in the woods. I read another post months ago of an archery hunter and his hunt. This guy did it right if you ask me... http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3338.0 (http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=3338.0) ... Wasnt that you that hunted with him? that sounded like an amazing time. If that was you what did you guys use for cameras and lenses?
I do need to go back and read older posts for info though... There seems to be a lot of good info already out there for this hunt.
Looks like you live close enough to Entiat to give it your full attention, too. There are clearly some jaw dropping bucks in that unit and no matter what I am sure it will be a great experience with great memories. Keep us updated on your experience.
I still feel sorry for the buck that guy shot last year. A great animal like that deserves to be respected. That look on his face like somone tinkled in his corn flakes was priceless.
Post by: Payne on September 09, 2014, 11:57:17 AM
Not sure you needed the tag to take a bunches of pictures like you mentioned..
I know, but while I'm out there just would be fun... and I'd like to share the images with y'all. :)
Post by: Payne on September 09, 2014, 12:04:36 PM
I still feel sorry for the buck that guy shot last year. A great animal like that deserves to be respected. That look on his face like somone tinkled in his corn flakes was priceless.
I hear ya, was both funny and sad. If I end up waiting till the last day and end up shooting a spike I'll have nothing but smiles. I mean I really want a trophy but that's really just a bonus.
Post by: huntnphool on September 09, 2014, 01:23:47 PM
I still feel sorry for the buck that guy shot last year. A great animal like that deserves to be respected. That look on his face like somone tinkled in his corn flakes was priceless.
I hear ya, was both funny and sad. If I end up waiting till the last day and end up shooting a spike I'll have nothing but smiles. I mean I really want a trophy but that's really just a bonus.
With that attitude you will have a great hunt, good luck! :tup:
Post by: Rainier10 on September 09, 2014, 02:04:56 PM
:yeah:I still feel sorry for the buck that guy shot last year. A great animal like that deserves to be respected. That look on his face like somone tinkled in his corn flakes was priceless.
I hear ya, was both funny and sad. If I end up waiting till the last day and end up shooting a spike I'll have nothing but smiles. I mean I really want a trophy but that's really just a bonus.
With that attitude you will have a great hunt, good luck! :tup:
Post by: crabcreekhunter on September 13, 2014, 09:44:50 AM
Post by: elkrack on September 13, 2014, 10:52:29 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on September 14, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
Good tag if you get away from the roads. Here is a thread http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,127812.msg1698548.html#msg1698548 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,127812.msg1698548.html#msg1698548) worth reading, it will keep you grounded and show you exactly how NOT to treat that tag.
I missed this thread last year.
That pic of him is priceless lol.
Post by: Payne on September 14, 2014, 10:40:07 PM
My dad drew it as well, should be an awesome hunt. Have property in the unit and will be up there the whole season!! Enjoy seeing the animals, glass, put some miles on the boots, they are still around without snow but if it does be prepared with chains and winch that can be attached to front or back! Just have fun and it'll be successful!
Hopefully I'll see you up there Crabcreekhunter! and good luck to you and your dad!
Post by: Payne on September 14, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
Are there any specific roads that I should just stay off of completely if there's snow/mud? If anyone can tell me roads to avoid almost certain death that would be awesome :chuckle:
Post by: jstone on September 15, 2014, 07:38:44 AM
Post by: Payne on September 16, 2014, 01:16:12 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 16, 2014, 09:09:32 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 16, 2014, 09:35:10 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on September 17, 2014, 12:34:22 PM
It was a good buck and if he thought it was such crap, he should have let it walk. Doesn't show much for his character. that thread was interesting to say the least.:yeah:
I re read that thread and it was all over the place. In the end I think he shot a nice buck. I assume he passed a few like that through out the hunt hoping for the 170-180 that he wanted and in the end shot that one as a "last day buck". I am glad that he got a buck and disappointed he wasn't happier with it. He should have been happy to get one. 25 tags in an area doesn't always mean 25 filled tags, it is hunting.
Anyways to those of you that have the tag this year... good luck, hunt hard, hope for snow but don't get discouraged if there is none. Those bucks can still be found, it is just a little tougher. If you see deer in an area one day keep checking it, new deer will move in. If you bump a deer one day, go back to that area, odds are he will still be around, sometimes a day or two later but keep checking.
I hope to see some success photos with big smiles and happy endings, good luck out there.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on September 17, 2014, 07:23:06 PM
Payne good luck to you as well, dad has hunted the valley since the 70s and I'm getting close to 20 years of experience in it, the potential is there but definitely not the unit it once was, we'll be in a black Toyota Tacoma and a white ford PUMy dad drew it as well, should be an awesome hunt. Have property in the unit and will be up there the whole season!! Enjoy seeing the animals, glass, put some miles on the boots, they are still around without snow but if it does be prepared with chains and winch that can be attached to front or back! Just have fun and it'll be successful!
Hopefully I'll see you up there Crabcreekhunter! and good luck to you and your dad!
Post by: Payne on September 17, 2014, 08:10:42 PM
we'll be in a black Toyota Tacoma and a white ford PU
Cool, I should be in a mid 90's green toyota with matching canopy.
Post by: Payne on October 28, 2014, 07:17:27 PM
Nov 1st is taking forever to get here!
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 28, 2014, 09:14:30 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 28, 2014, 09:23:33 PM
Post by: GurrCentral on October 28, 2014, 09:26:15 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 28, 2014, 09:30:57 PM
Post by: Payne on October 28, 2014, 10:41:24 PM
Good luck! I have the chiwawa permit and it should be a good hunt with this weather pushing in. I had the same permit 5 yrs ago and it really got good the second weekend on. I'm going to start hunting the second weekend. Keep us updated on what you are seeing!
Good luck to you too!
I just hope that I don't shoot the first nice buck I see and then it's all over... haha! I don't think I will, but it might be hard! either way it will be great!
I ordered a spotting scope camera adaptor, so hopefully I'll be able to share the deer porn with ya'll. :chuckle:
Post by: GurrCentral on October 28, 2014, 10:45:34 PM
Post by: Payne on November 03, 2014, 09:56:50 PM
Post by: Payne on November 03, 2014, 09:59:20 PM
Post by: Payne on November 03, 2014, 10:01:41 PM
Post by: jrebel on November 03, 2014, 10:02:05 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 03, 2014, 10:06:49 PM
Post by: Payne on November 03, 2014, 10:08:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O70OMuFAUY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O70OMuFAUY)
Post by: GurrCentral on November 03, 2014, 10:12:22 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on November 03, 2014, 10:34:49 PM
Weekend was a good time! Saw roughly 100 deer, 20 bucks and about 8 bigger bucks all similar to the pic of the four-point. Saw a big 3x4 with a group of does rutting pretty hard. Heading out tomorrow for a couple days!
Payne sounds like what we saw, a few bucks chasing pretty hard! About 4 to 5 mature deer a day.. I think you past me opening day while I was glassing.. Good luck to ya, headed back up til Saturday!
Post by: Payne on November 04, 2014, 05:50:56 AM
I think you past me opening day while I was glassing.. Good luck to ya, headed back up til Saturday!
Hopefully I didn't screw you up! I didn't know you went up that way! Good luck to you too!
Post by: coachcw on November 04, 2014, 06:29:27 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 04, 2014, 07:24:08 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 04, 2014, 07:26:16 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2014, 07:35:26 AM
Anxious to see how this one plays out.
Post by: losdaddy7 on November 04, 2014, 07:39:42 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 04, 2014, 09:18:21 AM
I am sure there is a reason I am just dying to know what it is. Good luck on the hunt and I hope you get what you are looking for.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 04, 2014, 09:34:43 AM
Post by: muleyslayer on November 04, 2014, 09:45:14 AM
Post by: elkoholic1 on November 04, 2014, 10:11:57 AM
Post by: jrebel on November 04, 2014, 10:16:16 AM
Nice buck! What do you guys think he scores?
Total guess...but I put him in the 165" range.
Post by: Rainier10 on November 04, 2014, 10:21:40 AM
Post by: huntnphool on November 04, 2014, 11:48:59 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2014, 11:51:51 AM
Post by: elkoholic1 on November 04, 2014, 11:52:44 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 04, 2014, 11:54:10 AM
Post by: gallion_t on November 04, 2014, 11:58:10 AM
Post by: h20hunter on November 04, 2014, 11:59:56 AM
Funny video of a 3x4 and 2x2 fighting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O70OMuFAUY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O70OMuFAUY)
Thats a neat video. I think the big boy was just showing the young'n a few things! Props for the little guy for even stepping up.
Post by: JBar on November 04, 2014, 01:48:49 PM
Post by: nitro on November 04, 2014, 07:37:39 PM
Post by: JBar on November 05, 2014, 03:46:26 PM
Post by: Payne on November 05, 2014, 07:57:47 PM
I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.
I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.
I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.
Post by: blindluck on November 05, 2014, 08:09:31 PM
Post by: GurrCentral on November 05, 2014, 10:40:32 PM
Had to come back to work for a day to two... >:(
I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.
I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.
I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.
That is a great attitude! Make the hunt yours, and if you don't get that "big" one, great opportunity to get a decent buck the last couple days all the same!! Have fun!!
Post by: MtnMuley on November 06, 2014, 02:43:37 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on November 06, 2014, 05:44:22 AM
Post by: skeeter 20i on November 06, 2014, 06:54:46 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 06, 2014, 07:37:51 AM
Had to come back to work for a day to two... >:(That is a great answer and attitude. I wish you the best and hope you have a blast.
I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.
I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.
I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.
Post by: elkoholic1 on November 06, 2014, 07:39:47 AM
Had to come back to work for a day to two... >:(That is a great answer and attitude. I wish you the best and hope you have a blast.
I didn't go for that one because for one it's too early! I really want the experience of the hunt as much or more as I want to tag one. Two is like others have said that it's around 160... and luckily I've seen a couple like this one. Hopefully I'll have another chance with a similar one towards the last couple days if I don't find a bigger one.
I'll probably end up shooting a small two point on the last day to fill the freezer. That's what I get for not pulling the trigger... haha We shall see.
I'll try and get more pics too, if they stick around long enough for me to fumble around with that thing.
:yeah: x2
Post by: blmathis12 on November 10, 2014, 09:26:28 AM
Post by: Payne on November 12, 2014, 08:50:21 PM
I haven't been taking as many pics because it takes a bit of messing around with the scope adaptor to get it all setup right and a lot of the times they are gone before I get it all setup, sorry about that, I've got a couple more to throw on here though.
Most of the nice ones are around 160 class, three or so a day, I really hope that I at least see something that is in the 170 or higher range on this hunt but if not, I'll live. Normal hunting season it would be great to see just one 160 class and I'm seeing that everyday. With the cold weather it should only get better... I hope!!!
Now for the more interesting stuff, the more special bucks I've seen.
- true spike: must have been a three incher. and full on rut. Pretty funny. :chuckle:
- 5x4: He had an extra point right in between the front fork on the right side, about 4 inches long or so, I'm guessing. If he had a match on the other side I would have taken him for sure. He was 24-26 wide but not all that tall fairly think horns though.
- 2x2: 24in wide and tall. When I first saw him he was looking right at me, it was a surprise when he turned his head!
- 3x4, 3xStub, 2xStub: On the first day we saw a 3x4 that had about a 24-26 in span with a massive body, the biggest one i've seen since I've been up there. One day later I saw him again and in one day he went from normal buck to full on rut with about 6 does, beating up bushes left and right and running from doe to doe. I saw him fighting another buck just going to town. A couple days later I spot what had to be him again, with such a huge body and full on rut, although at some point he lost one side of his horns and was left with about a 6 inch stub. A couple days later I saw him again and was now a 2xStub. Looked like he lost the back so he was just left with the front fork. I am dieing to see the bucks that he's been fighting, but I'm starting to wonder if he has just lost it and has been fighting trees and or rocks... haha
Another funny thing that happened, I was camped in the Mudd area, I was heading out in the morning and a beaver tipped a tree right over the road the night before, :yike: was able to move it enough to get by though.
That's about it for now. Hope this cold weather is helping! Keep you guys posted!
Post by: jrebel on November 12, 2014, 08:57:49 PM
What rig are you driving? I saw a 5x5 with eye guards two days ago. He was not very wide but he had mass. Wish I could have got pictures to show.
From what I have seen in the last few days. The bucks are ready...but the girls are not. The bucks are running around with their heads cut off but the girls are playing hard to get. I glassed over 150 deer today with very few big bucks pushing does. The bucks I saw were running from group to group.
Good Luck and can't wait to see how the final chapter plays out. :tup:
Post by: Payne on November 12, 2014, 09:09:32 PM
Post by: Payne on November 12, 2014, 09:14:18 PM
Post by: Payne on November 12, 2014, 09:26:37 PM
What rig are you driving? I saw a 5x5 with eye guards two days ago. He was not very wide but he had mass. Wish I could have got pictures to show.
From what I have seen in the last few days. The bucks are ready...but the girls are not. The bucks are running around with their heads cut off but the girls are playing hard to get. I glassed over 150 deer today with very few big bucks pushing does. The bucks I saw were running from group to group.
I'm driving a greenish 95 toyota truck with a canopy, if you see me feel free and say hey!
When you say 5x5 with eye guards are you counting the eye guards to make it a 5x5? Just curious. Sounds like a cool one!
Yeah I agree, lots of does without bucks for the most part.
Post by: jrebel on November 12, 2014, 09:35:03 PM
Post by: Payne on November 12, 2014, 09:39:18 PM
No, 6x6 if you count eye guards. He had a lot of mass was only 23-24 wide but trashy. I was glassing him from about 600 yards. Wish I could have got closer for a picture but I had the family and it was getting dark quick.
Ok, yeah I don't count the eye guards either... Dang, I'd love to see that guy! My trigger finger in getting itchy... Hopefully I can hold out!
Post by: jrebel on November 12, 2014, 09:42:29 PM
No, 6x6 if you count eye guards. He had a lot of mass was only 23-24 wide but trashy. I was glassing him from about 600 yards. Wish I could have got closer for a picture but I had the family and it was getting dark quick.
Ok, yeah I don't count the eye guards either... Dang, I'd love to see that guy! My trigger finger in getting itchy... Hopefully I can hold out!
I think the best is yet to come. This cold weather should kick the girls into estrus. I think the big boys will show real soon. I notice the deer are not going to bed until around 10:00 to 10:30 and are back up moving by 2:30. Lots of activity and lots of does. The big bucks are there they are just still in hiding.
Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
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Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 12:52:57 PM
Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 12:59:44 PM
Post by: Gobble on November 19, 2014, 01:00:02 PM
Nice Buck!!! Congrats!!!
Is that a whitetail/Muley Cross?
Post by: Holg3107 on November 19, 2014, 01:03:33 PM
Post by: Curly on November 19, 2014, 01:04:59 PM
:brew:
Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 01:05:30 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2014, 01:06:07 PM
:tup:
Nice Buck!!! Congrats!!!
Is that a whitetail/Muley Cross?
That's a full blown mule deer.
Awesome buck. Congrats. No way would I ever be in a position to "keep" seeing that buck. He'd be dead right away.
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 19, 2014, 01:10:26 PM
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Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2014, 03:27:54 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on November 19, 2014, 03:40:35 PM
Post by: Lambaster on November 19, 2014, 04:01:49 PM
Way to hold out and have patience!!
Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2014, 04:03:28 PM
jrebel
Post by: Rainier10 on November 19, 2014, 04:31:27 PM
Good job on the hunter orange and tag on in the photo, you covered all of your bases. Should be nothing but praise on this thread. Well except the truck is too close for a real hunter. Just kidding, you have to shoot them where they are and sometimes they are just close to the truck.
Sounds like a warm bed is going to feel great after that two weeks.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 19, 2014, 04:54:18 PM
Nice one. :tup:
Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 06:45:14 PM
Hey Payne....is his back left broken? How wide is he? Thanks
jrebel
Yeah back left fork broke on his fall down the hill. The pic really doesn't show how steep that hill is. It was actually kinda hard getting him down the rest of the way, because I didn't want to damage him anymore than he already was. The good thing though is that we found most of what broke off so taxidermist should be able to patch it up good.
Post by: Bigshooter on November 19, 2014, 06:49:15 PM
Post by: Payne on November 19, 2014, 11:29:25 PM
So where to start with the story…
I guess I’ll start about in the middle of my hunt. I had been seeing on average of about 3 - 5 nice bucks a day. Nice as in the type of buck that I would shoot in a heartbeat if I saw them in the regular season. 3 and 4 points 18-24.
First encounter: Around the 8th of Nov. I saw the 5x4. At first I was just impressed by his width then when I got the spotting scope on him and saw the extra horn I was pretty excited. But held off since I had a lot more hunting time and I didn’t think that he would be in the 170+ range. So I pasted… later that day we ran into him again and decided to sneak in just to see if I could get into a good range. The wind was blowing hard and in the perfect direction to let us get on the other side of a ridge and pop up on top to see him and his does. As we poked our heads over the top and we were spotted, they ran and I blew my bleat and they stopped at 150 yards. I could have had him there no problem. So in doing this I was a bit more satisfied knowing that I could have had him.
Second encounter: About a week later I ran into him again and I decided I would stalk him again and shoot him because I felt a cold coming on. I climbed to the top of a hill and found an awesome spot where I glassed 4 or 5 nice bucks four points. It was one of the best day of hunting so far. I saw bucks as close as 30 feet away and one was the 5x4. It was so cool up there I decided to pass once again… I also saw three fights up there. Two smaller 4 points fighting about 30 yards away and two 2 points going at it. When I decided to walk back down the hill I ran into another big 4 point, although his horns were not that nice. I bumped him and a doe and they ran in the direction I last saw the 5x4. So I thought, I really should peak over the side of the hill and see if I saw a confrontation. The doe ran right into the 5x4 and went and mingled with his does… Haha, I bet that the 5x4 thought he was pretty cool. The 4 point looked pissed and they went at it. The 5x4 got his butt whooped and ran off, loosing all his does! This day made my trip.
Third encounter: As the days went on, I was getting more and more ready to end my hunt. 3 days after the second encounter with the 5x4 a friend met up with me early in the morning and we took off in my truck. I told myself, if I see that 5x4 again and have the chance I am taking him. Only 30 minutes and we run into about 8 does. This many does, I figured there had to be a nice buck running with them. We came around the corner and there he was. I through up my binos and waited just a bit for the head turn and I saw it (5x4)! Seconds later I had my gun on him, then he decided to move! But it’s ok he just wanted to be closer to his does, which was closer to me. Waited for him to stop for a second and BOOM! He jumped and ran 30 feet, then stopped, stood there for a second and tumbled down the hill. I was happy, that he wanted to make my packing him out that much easier although the hill was so steep I was worried that his fall might mess up his horns or fur. He rolled about 30 yards down the hill and finally stopped. When I got up to him I found that he did break one of the back horns off, but we were able to find it, so I think the taxidermist will be able to mend it.
I admit, the final hunt was not that glorious. But I really could care less… all the time I put in and what I had seen, I was satisfied. I had stalked him two other times so on that level it did not matter. In the end I shot him at about 110 yards in the heart, so I’m happy that his suffering was minimal.
From the beginning, like most I was going for something freakish. I just hadn’t seen anything close to freakish and the biggest and best in my eyes that I had seen was the 5x4 so I feel extremely lucky that he wasn’t shot before I finally decided to, since I had seen him so many times.
Also, I am a sucker for horns with an extra kicker or so, just enough to give them some unique character, that and the size did it for me (finally) with the 5x4.
I didn’t see the freak deer, but I saw more than enough very nice deer to have an amazing time that I not soon forget and from here on out, you just might see me up there without the tag, just glassing, photographing and enjoying nature.
Post by: Romulus1297 on November 19, 2014, 11:34:59 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 20, 2014, 08:56:54 AM
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 11:20:05 AM
Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
Post by: Griiz on November 20, 2014, 11:29:25 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2014, 11:35:20 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on November 20, 2014, 11:35:58 AM
Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
Take it from a old guy. Go to town and spend $11.00 on a good Hot Water bottle.
Boil water while cooking dinner throw it in your bag and sleep like a baby all night.
Next day re-boil same water ditto.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 20, 2014, 11:36:59 AM
Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
Man that brings back memories! That is how I camped with Dad on the first couple hunting trips we went on when I was a little kid. I spent a few nights in Colville late archery a few years ago in the back of mine when it got down into single digits. Mr. Heater to heat the space up in the morning and when going to sleep and the rest of the night, piles of blankets!
Post by: 7mmfan on November 20, 2014, 11:37:53 AM
Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
Take it from a old guy. Go to town and spend $11.00 on a good Hot Water bottle.
Boil water while cooking dinner throw it in your bag and sleep like a baby all night.
Next day re-boil same water ditto.
Love this :tup:
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 11:38:42 AM
Great story, Great memories, and an awesome buck with lots of character. A buck's score is overrated! I'd take a unique rack over score any day! Congrats!
Thanks, I am curious what he would score though... my guess is somewhere between 160-170, but I don't know. I'll probably measure it out at some point just for the heck of it.
Does the extra point help much?
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 11:40:00 AM
Take it from a old guy. Go to town and spend $11.00 on a good Hot Water bottle.
Boil water while cooking dinner throw it in your bag and sleep like a baby all night.
Next day re-boil same water ditto.
That is a good idea!
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 11:45:56 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 20, 2014, 12:00:56 PM
That's the story I was looking for. It gets cold over there especially if you are in a vehicle. Way to push through and stay focused on the prize. That is a great buck and it sounds like you earned it with the effort.Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
I love the fifth point and score doesn't matter, I think you are right on the money with your guess and would be really happy with that deer. It is better than most that will fall this year. Good job.
Post by: Rainier10 on November 20, 2014, 12:02:02 PM
That's the story I was looking for. It gets cold over there especially if you are in a vehicle. Way to push through and stay focused on the prize. That is a great buck and it sounds like you earned it with the effort.Sounds like you got the most out of the hunt. Way to go. I was surprised to not hear about sleeping in that truck. that had to be cold but good motivation to get it done.
Oh man, sleeping in my truck!
The first half of the hunt was great. I'd just get done hunting eat a quick meal and hit the sack at like 6:30 or so since there was nothing better to do.
The second half of the hunt when it got cold :yike: I was sleeping in two sleeping bags (one inside the other) with a wool blanket under me, one on top of me and wore long johns, sweat pants and sweat shirt! and that was just enough to keep me comfortable. I'd wake up in the morning with all my water solid ice.
I used the big buddy heater in the mornings when getting out of bed but was nervous about running it all night.
I love the fifth point and score doesn't matter, I think you are right on the money with your guess and would be really happy with that deer. It scoress better than most that will fall this year and you have the chills not sweat that you put into getting it. Good job.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 20, 2014, 12:40:46 PM
I would have to say congrats. The fact that you slept in the truck in this weather is dedication. I think I would have been driving back to Wenatchee every night.
Post by: Elkpiss on November 20, 2014, 12:50:16 PM
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Post by: crabcreekhunter on November 20, 2014, 07:12:45 PM
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 10:04:57 PM
Congrats on an awesome buck and sticking with it, nice meeting you and chatting! Looked like you were having fun!
Thanks Crabcreek, how did it turn out for you guys?!
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 10:11:52 PM
Congrats on an awesome buck and sticking with it, nice meeting you and chatting! Looked like you were having fun!
Thanks Crabcreek, how did it turn out for you guys?!
Scratch that just noticed your thread, reading now with excitement!
Post by: rittem1 on November 21, 2014, 10:51:23 AM
Congrats!
Eric