Post by: MtnMuley on October 14, 2014, 08:59:32 PM
Post by: muleyslayer on October 14, 2014, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: Romulus1297 on October 14, 2014, 09:07:21 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 14, 2014, 09:21:22 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 14, 2014, 09:24:13 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 14, 2014, 09:24:54 PM
Post by: HunterStrait on October 14, 2014, 09:43:29 PM
maybe the second week might be better?
Post by: bobcat on October 14, 2014, 09:54:19 PM
Post by: heronblu on October 14, 2014, 10:17:03 PM
Post by: Miles on October 15, 2014, 06:41:46 AM
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 15, 2014, 07:13:52 AM
I know of one that hit the dirt...
:yeah: Unless its the same buck, make that two. Gnarly non typical.
Post by: huntnphool on October 15, 2014, 09:23:22 AM
On another note, a buddies daughter scored the lowest scoring legal buck I have ever seen, tagged it in Entiat yesterday, I bet it grosses in the 12" range.
Post by: boneaddict on October 15, 2014, 09:24:48 AM
I know of one that hit the dirt...Yeah, still waiting for that photo by the way.
Post by: boneaddict on October 15, 2014, 09:25:20 AM
Methow Valley has been about as slow as I've ever seen it, heard three shots in as many days while over there hiking the last three days. Maybe the doe tag holders really are planning on eating those tags.
On another note, a buddies daughter scored the lowest scoring legal buck I have ever seen, tagged it in Entiat yesterday, I bet it grosses in the 12" range.
I just pm'd you. I guess this answers my question. :(
Post by: wsmnut on October 15, 2014, 09:37:42 AM
She's a bit north of Twisp and has ben doing this for a few years.
Wsmnut
We have skinned 37 deer so far, in the first three days. Last year I did 65 the whole week, so I feel like it has been pretty busy. Definitely more does due to the extra doe tags given out, and more small legal bucks than usual. There has been just a few of the big bruisers.
One hunter told me the lungs of his deer were black at the bottom like a smoker's. I can only figure that is from the fire and/or living in ashes.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 15, 2014, 09:42:37 AM
Post by: mulehunter on October 15, 2014, 09:54:31 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 15, 2014, 09:58:40 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 15, 2014, 11:56:29 AM
I'll post one when I get a better picture from the owner! :tup:
I think this one qualifies! :chuckle:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162583.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162583.0.html)
Post by: Big Bucks Tim on October 15, 2014, 12:29:46 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 15, 2014, 12:37:19 PM
Post by: Savage3006 on October 15, 2014, 02:05:59 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 15, 2014, 10:59:50 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2014, 04:51:13 AM
Post by: Loggerlj on October 16, 2014, 05:35:46 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2014, 05:57:52 AM
Post by: RadSav on October 16, 2014, 06:15:32 AM
That night when we came back into town for supper at the restaurant the state police asked us to show them our bows and particularly our arrows. Seems we were right. A lot of residence not so happy with bowhunters that day! Thankfully we had custom fletched arrows and Savora broadheads...not what they were looking for.
Post by: PA BEN on October 16, 2014, 06:35:22 AM
Post by: PA BEN on October 16, 2014, 06:37:28 AM
2014 modern..Does the guy in this picture know that board will disqualify the score? Nice buck :tup:
Post by: wafisherman on October 16, 2014, 07:32:16 AM
Should of figured it out sooner and had a plan b ready. But we hunted the valley hard, end to end, top to bottom. Know it much better now. Met some cool local hunters. Had some delicious grouse to eat at camp. But man, 3 days scouting, 3 days hunting, and never saw a single buck. Maybe a dozen does and fawns. Next year well have a plan b ready if the same conditions occur.
Now just have to hope for a west side late season blackie. Assuming I find a date without kids soccer and football games...Will likely get to try some tag soup. Know any good recipes??
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 16, 2014, 08:04:02 AM
2014 modern..Does the guy in this picture know that board will disqualify the score? Nice buck :tup:
I'm aware of that but thanks for the heads up, not going to be in any book lol and yes bone takes about a day to boil clean if they haven't been frozen!
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2014, 09:39:56 AM
Post by: wolfbait on October 16, 2014, 10:00:50 AM
Methow Valley has been about as slow as I've ever seen it, heard three shots in as many days while over there hiking the last three days. Maybe the doe tag holders really are planning on eating those tags.
On another note, a buddies daughter scored the lowest scoring legal buck I have ever seen, tagged it in Entiat yesterday, I bet it grosses in the 12" range.
I just pm'd you. I guess this answers my question. :(
Maybe there just isn't enough habitat?
Post by: teal101 on October 17, 2014, 08:20:32 AM
I heard there was a pretty good buck standing in downtown Republic on the opener giving folks all sorts of angst.Always is, seems to prefer the cop shop as his hangout.
Post by: elkoholic1 on October 17, 2014, 10:10:30 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 17, 2014, 11:40:19 AM
this one count???
Can you say width,that deer is,awesome.
Story on this bad boy?
Post by: boneaddict on October 17, 2014, 11:44:59 AM
Post by: oldschooltrucks on October 17, 2014, 05:24:34 PM
On a side note, does anyone know if the hancock property off NF75 allows hunting without a hancock permit? It looks like it is part of the Clearwater wildness area and goes back a ways the last time I was in that area. Good luck and happy hunting
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 17, 2014, 05:40:53 PM
my son and I have been out on the west side chasing blacktails now. We still haven't run across a single buck. Lots of does and fawns. The kiddo gets a kick out of just being able to tag along and be out in nature. Building great memories so far.you just stick with those Blacktail ..if you are seeing doe then there will be bucks ..everyday that passes by from here on out makes blacktail hunting even better :twocents: :tup:
On a side note, does anyone know if the hancock property off NF75 allows hunting without a hancock permit? It looks like it is part of the Clearwater wildness area and goes back a ways the last time I was in that area. Good luck and happy hunting
Post by: rtspring on October 17, 2014, 07:01:13 PM
More that 4 pts!!!!
And yes I have a photo.. :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 17, 2014, 07:03:57 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on October 17, 2014, 07:45:49 PM
(insert sarcasm)
Not the easiest hunting when its sunny and 65 during the day, dry, hot and the deer are bedding 20 minutes after daylight. Typical WA bs. They could never offer a descent modern season in this state. Appeasing the 300,000 people who modern rifle hunt would completely wipe out the already dismal deer population if they did. They want your money but don't want you to harvest a deer. Not saying its impossible but the odds are against you in this state. This state is about money, not management. I would like to see it like Nevada and there is no otc tag for deer. You must draw. Our state offers great hunting opportunity and with proper management could really offer awesome trophy class hunting but with such demand, the state getting rich and so many people shooting the first legal deer they see it will never be.
MS
Post by: Kazekurt on October 17, 2014, 10:02:08 PM
2014 modern..
Don't post that big basin buck on here:-). We only have spikes and forkys in eastern WA so you must've got him in Idaho, wink, wink! All joking aside, congrats! That's a beautiful buck! I'd love to hear your hunt story.
Post by: Retired GI on October 18, 2014, 12:45:42 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 18, 2014, 06:11:54 AM
I heard there was a pretty good buck standing in downtown Republic on the opener giving folks all sorts of angst.Always is, seems to prefer the cop shop as his hangout.
Probably the reason why he's still alive :chuckle:
Once in late October (2010ish) I was driving through Republic and there was a 160" +/- mule deer buck bedded down on the East side of town. Very heavy.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 18, 2014, 08:58:23 AM
2014 modern..
Don't post that big basin buck on here:-). We only have spikes and forkys in eastern WA so you must've got him in Idaho, wink, wink! All joking aside, congrats! That's a beautiful buck! I'd love to hear your hunt story.
Kazekurt nope not a basin buck, backpack hunt here in washington.. Honestly two days hiking in, 30 minute hunt.. Passed him first then showed again and couldn't look a gift horse in the mouth! 550 yard poke, quartering away entered last rib and out opposite front shoulder! Thanks for the congrats as well
Post by: jackelope on October 18, 2014, 09:09:26 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2014, 09:11:11 AM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 18, 2014, 09:45:48 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2014, 09:51:10 AM
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once you send it that's the end for the year
I understand completely! That's one of the reasons I took up photography :chuckle:
Post by: wastickslinger on October 22, 2014, 03:02:05 PM
this one count???
whats the story here? any more pictures?
Post by: Shane54 on October 22, 2014, 07:46:03 PM
Post by: Shane54 on October 22, 2014, 07:47:05 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 23, 2014, 02:52:21 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on October 23, 2014, 04:45:25 PM
I think you said Masher :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: Jolten on October 23, 2014, 05:06:35 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on October 23, 2014, 05:09:31 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 23, 2014, 05:22:43 PM
Indeed :tup:
:yeah: :yeah:
Post by: jdb on October 23, 2014, 05:38:18 PM
Not really a monster but a nice buckwe've met
Post by: HunterStrait on October 23, 2014, 06:08:23 PM
Post by: Jolten on October 23, 2014, 06:22:02 PM
Not really a monster but a nice buckwe've met
We have?
Post by: Shane54 on October 23, 2014, 06:53:42 PM
Haha potato pattato bruiser masher :dunno: :chuckle:I think you said Masher :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 23, 2014, 07:01:49 PM