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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 09:45:34 PM

Title: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 09:45:34 PM: Seen alot of deer when we went out . . ..these are thanksgiving morning got close to the does but they would spook so we couldnt get close to the little buck we saw
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Post by: 270Shooter on December 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM: Nice pics :)
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 10:43:02 PM: the blown up picture of a deer at no less then 400 hundred yards

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0310-Cropped.jpg)

same picture without blowing him up I knew because of how open it was getting to this guy wasnt going to be a easy stalk but decided what the heck i might as well get a closer look and I am glad I did he isnt a impressive deer by most standard but sneaking up on him bedded down in 2 to 3 foot sage with another buck and eight doe was a little bit of a achievement.

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here he pokes his head into the wash I belly crawled up to get close. . .I think he was smelling ? the wind was blowing pretty stiff from right to left on a slant towards me

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0323-smelling.jpg)
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: fc2038 on December 19, 2008, 10:49:39 PM: Nice pics thanks for sharing
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Post by: runniNgunnin on December 19, 2008, 10:50:18 PM: he probably smelt that turkey back home in the oven, lol :EAT:
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 10:53:45 PM: I dont know if they winded me or not but all the deer started moving through in front of me so I took some more pictures as they went through before I went home for some leftover turkey

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I think the doe were more aware then the bucks were

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0334-eyes.jpg)

More smelling maybe the doe

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my leg was cramping and I had to move slightly He was instantly watching me but after a minute of stillness he continued feeding

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after about fifteen minutes I finally moved again and the doe were onto me and they all moved off I think i need a quiter camera the doe were very aware of the shutter sound untill i moved though they couldnt place the noise

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0370-both_again.jpg)

Wish i would have had my tripod with me I was dying holding the heavy lense up watching the deer
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: robb92 on December 19, 2008, 10:54:52 PM: Good pics!!! Thanks for posting them
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:04:34 PM: Drove up on the backside of the chelan butte and ran into the sheep herd that was pretty fun

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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:08:02 PM: Love watching deer playing specially in the new snow. . . I think this buck was chasing off the lil spike because there was a hot doe below him these were right before dark and he was moving fast pictures didnt come out super clear

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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:17:12 PM: so I got some close ups of that deer the next day he was preoccupied so I was able to get really close

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0046-up_close.jpg)
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0048-doe_chasing.jpg)
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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:23:12 PM: Went to another spot saw a nice little four point

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(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0107-_buck_spike.jpg)
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:27:17 PM: saw a rare whitail in mule deer country

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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 19, 2008, 11:43:32 PM: Last pictures and I am off here

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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: huntnphool on December 20, 2008, 02:55:41 AM: Awsome pics, keep them coming!!!
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: Slider on December 20, 2008, 06:57:09 AM: Nice Pics wilsongideon!!! Luv the close one's. It's just like Bow Hunting!!! Getting close is half the fun!!!
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: 270Shooter on December 20, 2008, 07:12:22 AM: Cool looks like you have got a few nice bucks in there :)
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 20, 2008, 09:26:46 AM: I have always been a rifle hunter just never knew any different but I have alot of respect for a bow hunter who has to get close to make that shot. It is a incredible feeling being right under a deer nose and its carrying on like your not around
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: bowsandhose on December 20, 2008, 09:50:34 AM: great pics thanks for sharing them
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 20, 2008, 01:33:22 PM: Another Whitetail on what seems to be traditional mule deer range i havent seen very many whitetail compared to mule deer in this area

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He may have noticed my presenceor he wasnt very aware but it didnt seem to be a threat to him today

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Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: skybusterbo on December 20, 2008, 05:45:51 PM: Awesome pic's!!! Seem's like whitetails are moving in all over the state. I did see a wt doe up the Methow from you during the general season. Thank's for sharing.
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 20, 2008, 06:02:07 PM: Cool pic's. I like the one of the W/T buck chasing the muley doe's. I shot a W/T buck in Montana once that was with 7 muley does. I think they breed more than one would think.
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: TeacherMan on December 20, 2008, 07:12:24 PM: You would probable be a good person to ask this, where would be a good location to go and find muledeer on there winter range for a good day of photos. Thanks
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: Jeffrey on December 21, 2008, 08:48:20 AM: Hey there Wilson-

You obviously know your way around the "camera", and looks like you have some great glass on the front of it! I am sure enjoying your photography. j
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: RLTW on December 21, 2008, 09:07:38 AM: Nice pics! What are you using for a camera set up?
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on December 21, 2008, 12:35:26 PM: Using a Nikon D50 with a 80-400 lens . . .I am not what I would call a really great photographer I sorta let the camera do the work . . .I am hoping to start using a tripod more and see if that helps my clarity as of these pictures they are all taken free standing ... in the cold i notice its hard to keep a steady pose with out shaking slightly
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: Moose Eyes on December 22, 2008, 11:07:35 AM: Nice pics. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: wilsongideon on January 01, 2009, 01:20:36 AM: Had to add these pictures when I found them I thought I had lost them from a early hike up the methow

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I thought this picture was pretty sweet caught him in motion while he was racing full speed back and forth across the creek bottom he was just playing around he knew I was there but it wasnt bothering him
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The 3x on the right had pretty decent mass I though but I am just a begginer a rookie
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here is another pic on him I never got him ears fully spread in pictures so this is the best one he was pretty interested in that doe
and I never got all that close on him

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_0497edited-ds.jpg)
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: bowhunterforever on January 01, 2009, 02:02:01 AM: Awsome pics! :) Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Deer Country
Post by: gasman on January 01, 2009, 11:47:14 AM: seeing pic like this makes me jelous that i am not on the east side...
:'(
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Post by: huntnphool on January 01, 2009, 02:54:12 PM: :tup:
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Post by: Birdguy on January 02, 2009, 12:25:09 AM: Gotta say I am with gasman on this one! I too wish I was on the eastside :'(
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on January 02, 2009, 07:34:56 AM: Great pic's!