Post by: duckfvr on December 21, 2008, 04:59:28 PM
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Post by: M_59 on December 21, 2008, 05:21:52 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 21, 2008, 05:29:57 PM
Post by: EastWaViking on December 21, 2008, 05:50:15 PM
Well Congrats to you Matt, I know you looked over a lot of deer and put your time in. Its nice to see someone that truely appreciates what they have in that tag and puts the effort in to it without hunting from the computer. :brew:
:yeah:
unlike..... well, you know...
Post by: huntnphool on December 21, 2008, 08:29:27 PM
Post by: wastickslinger on December 21, 2008, 08:54:55 PM
Post by: wa.hunter on December 21, 2008, 09:01:55 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on December 21, 2008, 09:03:11 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on December 21, 2008, 09:04:36 PM
PICS, PICS, PICS!!!! :bash: :bash: :bash::yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Post by: MichaelJ on December 21, 2008, 09:50:44 PM
Congrats to the hunter and ya get some pics up!!!
Michael
Post by: huntnphool on December 21, 2008, 09:51:53 PM
Well Darn! I was headin out tomorrow to do a little scouting! lol
Congrats to the hunter and ya get some pics up!!!
LOL, me too
Post by: PacificNWhunter on December 22, 2008, 07:48:28 AM
Post by: 50CalJim on December 22, 2008, 10:18:34 AM
Post by: Moose Eyes on December 22, 2008, 11:09:24 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 22, 2008, 11:13:08 AM
Post by: Moose Eyes on December 22, 2008, 11:19:45 AM
One tag is auctioned off every year for a Eastside Deer, WestSide Deer, Eastern Elk, Western Elk, Moose, Sheep etc. The tags go to the highest bidder in the auction and raise a lot of money for F&W. With these tags the hunter can hunt any unit from Aug. 1 to Dec 31 with any weapon.
Thanks. Never heard it referred to that before.
Post by: boneaddict on December 22, 2008, 11:39:42 AM
Post by: MuleDeerCrazy on December 22, 2008, 11:44:37 AM
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Post by: wf70gonehunting on December 22, 2008, 12:30:16 PM
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Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2008, 07:49:07 PM
MS
Post by: M_ray on December 22, 2008, 07:54:03 PM
You could trade that lens for it :chuckle:
Uh oh? :rolleyes:
Course with the lens, I get to do the govenors tag hunt EVERY YEAR :chuckle: and I don't have to worry about where in the garage I am going to have to stack yet another set of antlers.
With that lens you could down grade buy the gov tag and still find a lens to shoot with every year! :dunno: And if you think it's only Garage worthy I have space in my house!
Post by: Slider on December 22, 2008, 08:39:16 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on December 23, 2008, 09:22:02 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 23, 2008, 09:24:31 AM
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Post by: EastWaViking on December 23, 2008, 10:53:34 AM
Post by: deaddog on December 23, 2008, 10:54:33 AM
Is that a bull elk or deer? My lord.DELK , that is a freaking brute. congrats
Post by: hunterbuilder on December 23, 2008, 11:00:10 AM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on December 23, 2008, 11:07:55 AM
Post by: croix on December 23, 2008, 11:09:36 AM
deaddog may be onto something with "DELK".
Post by: bucklucky on December 23, 2008, 11:15:20 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 23, 2008, 11:16:27 AM
Hope Deaddog doesn't mind if I use that one, hillarious.
Post by: dbllunger on December 23, 2008, 12:13:11 PM
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Post by: MuleySniper on December 23, 2008, 01:35:12 PM
MS
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Post by: huntnphool on December 24, 2008, 08:31:58 AM
Post by: jdb on December 24, 2008, 08:50:37 AM
Why do people feel the need to reveal where these bucks come from? Just draws big crowds to areas.thats a joke right?
Post by: skybusterbo on December 24, 2008, 09:21:58 AM
Post by: M_ray on December 24, 2008, 09:59:10 AM
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That things a stud. Way more impressive than it looks on a cell phone pic. Nice Job!!!
:yeah:
It looked super impressive then but ... Holy $hi+!!!! that thing is a pig Nice Job Matt :)
Post by: 87samurai on December 24, 2008, 10:08:45 AM
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Post by: grizzlygibbs on December 25, 2008, 01:55:33 AM
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Post by: wilsongideon on December 25, 2008, 01:27:29 PM
Post by: big_bucks on December 26, 2008, 01:52:41 PM
Why do people feel the need to reveal where these bucks come from? Just draws big crowds to areas.
I know exactly where that buck came from. I watch them every year and NO I'm not saying anything to anyone.
I do have to agree that we're losing a ton of the wintering ground to development, etc. It's having a negative impact on our herds, especially when combined with the unlimited tags and poor predator management.
Post by: videoman on December 26, 2008, 02:35:02 PM
Post by: lemondog on December 26, 2008, 05:40:06 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 26, 2008, 05:53:38 PM
Are you kidding me videoman! 18 days during the rut in the Entiat for rifle hunters isn't too long? Archery guys wounding too many deer. Your statement is rediculous and sounds like its coming from a road hunting rifle hunter that hasn't filled a tag in awhile
Post by: BENCHLEG on December 26, 2008, 05:58:25 PM
Post by: dbllunger on December 26, 2008, 08:23:23 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on December 26, 2008, 08:26:39 PM
Post by: dbllunger on December 26, 2008, 08:31:04 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on December 26, 2008, 08:45:06 PM
Post by: mkcj on December 26, 2008, 09:27:41 PM
Unless they secure permission (highly unlikely) they won't be shooting any bucks where that was shot. So there should be no more pressure in that area then any other time.
So if it's private property and no one can hunt it why is it such a secret?
Post by: wa.hunter on December 27, 2008, 08:07:49 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2008, 08:44:14 AM
And as for the rest of the wildlife. Not sure what late hunts or permit hunts in all of Eastern Washington have to do with developement and winter range. Two different topics. I often do wonder why it is we still have hunting season clear to the end of december. I was kind of shocked to see folks still out hunting. How in the hell do you sort it out who is poaching and shoving racks under their hoods and who is hunting a legit hunt. How many times was the govenor tag fellow reported for poaching? Law abiding citizens doing their job yet causing nothing but a pain in the ass to the guy, but have to be thankful they were watching. Lots of emotion with this. Start preaching shorter seasons and the bowhunters get upset. Start preaching eastern washington draw only and I get upset as I live in Eastern Washington and might get to hunt deer three times the rest of my life versus every year. We area all going to have to sacrifice in order to get the herd back. Unfortunately its all on the governors level and apparantly all like how she is doing things. I see some good things happening withthe state picking up ground for core winter range, but I bet Gregiore will sacrifice that before her big house. Look how many funds come in for wildlife. When there is none, where is she going to get her funds then. As for land owners....yes I think its a bitch when they can block public land. On a good note, if it weren't for some of these refuges, not sure where some of the deer around here would go. Right now private land is what is saving our deer herd. This deer was practically a pet, living in folks yards. How do you think he got so big. Not putting down the hunter or the deer. He worked hard and thats where he found the big one.....The last three biggest bucks I have seen so far this year have been sitting nice and cozy in somebodies yard. Why, they get shot by some poaching *censored* in broad daylight because there are no game cops out there. Then some dick cheeze on here comes and bitches as soon as a game cop does his or her job.
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on December 27, 2008, 09:02:49 AM
By the way how many of you knew that there were only 2 enforcement officer protecting our wildlife from Chelan to Leavenworth to I-90 sure doesn't seem this state really cares if there is any one out there protecting them. had to drive by 20 Washington State patrol writing tickets every day it seemed to do this hunt, you can really tell what this state cares about when they fund things. I get to leave tomorrow for an Ibex archery tag in New Mexico and will be lucky if I make it out of the state without a ticket and bet I don't see a state patrol in another state the rest of the way down. You guys have a happy new year I will be spending it on top of a mountain.
WOW! Don't even know where to start with all this gibberish BS.
Post by: WARHORSE on December 27, 2008, 09:23:09 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2008, 09:28:19 AM
Post by: grizzlygibbs on December 27, 2008, 09:37:21 AM
Well with Gregiores proposed budget cuts I suppose there will be one officer now.
And as for the rest of the wildlife. Not sure what late hunts or permit hunts in all of Eastern Washington have to do with developement and winter range. Two different topics. I often do wonder why it is we still have hunting season clear to the end of december. I was kind of shocked to see folks still out hunting. How in the hell do you sort it out who is poaching and shoving racks under their hoods and who is hunting a legit hunt. How many times was the govenor tag fellow reported for poaching? Law abiding citizens doing their job yet causing nothing but a pain in the ass to the guy, but have to be thankful they were watching. Lots of emotion with this. Start preaching shorter seasons and the bowhunters get upset. Start preaching eastern washington draw only and I get upset as I live in Eastern Washington and might get to hunt deer three times the rest of my life versus every year. We area all going to have to sacrifice in order to get the herd back. Unfortunately its all on the governors level and apparantly all like how she is doing things. I see some good things happening withthe state picking up ground for core winter range, but I bet Gregiore will sacrifice that before her big house. Look how many funds come in for wildlife. When there is none, where is she going to get her funds then. As for land owners....yes I think its a bitch when they can block public land. On a good note, if it weren't for some of these refuges, not sure where some of the deer around here would go. Right now private land is what is saving our deer herd. This deer was practically a pet, living in folks yards. How do you think he got so big. Not putting down the hunter or the deer. He worked hard and thats where he found the big one.....The last three biggest bucks I have seen so far this year have been sitting nice and cozy in somebodies yard. Why, they get shot by some poaching *censored* in broad daylight because there are no game cops out there. Then some dick cheeze on here comes and bitches as soon as a game cop does his or her job.
I only disagree with you on one issue and that is the fact that this deer was a pet.
He got big because he was smart! You wouldnt find him in peoples yard until the snow pushed him down. And they are sitting nice and cozy in someones yard because they have been chasing deer coochie and are dog ass tired!
Post by: WARHORSE on December 27, 2008, 09:38:22 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 27, 2008, 09:50:19 AM
Post by: big_bucks on December 27, 2008, 10:05:12 AM
If they were to provide consistent opportunities for great bucks (which we have the genetics for in many areas) the revenue would roll in. Unfortunately we need to elect the right people to make it happen which seems to be a problem.
Post by: wilsongideon on December 27, 2008, 10:41:48 AM
Post by: videoman on December 27, 2008, 12:40:53 PM
Quote From Elkstuffer
Are you kidding me videoman! 18 days during the rut in the Entiat for rifle hunters isn't too long? Archery guys wounding too many deer. Your statement is rediculous and sounds like its coming from a road hunting rifle hunter that hasn't filled a tag in awhile
Check this out Elkstuffer
Post by: videoman on December 27, 2008, 12:45:38 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2008, 12:57:44 PM
Post by: big_bucks on December 27, 2008, 01:27:57 PM
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on January 14, 2009, 03:19:28 PM
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on January 14, 2009, 08:32:59 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 14, 2009, 09:13:37 PM
By the way I have the governors deer hunt on video and I am editing it this week.
Right on Videoman, cant wait to see it.
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on January 14, 2009, 10:10:03 PM
Post by: WABONEHNTR on January 14, 2009, 10:24:13 PM
Post by: wastickslinger on January 14, 2009, 10:24:43 PM
wow great buck.. i dont know where you got that beast but it is a true trophy. My cousin shot one pretty similar in size in the desert unit this year.. i will try and see what i can do with pics..
oh ya we need some pictures. Better not be one I want the sheds from :chuckle:
Post by: Slider on January 15, 2009, 07:46:28 AM
wow great buck.. i dont know where you got that beast but it is a true trophy. My cousin shot one pretty similar in size in the desert unit this year.. i will try and see what i can do with pics..
It looks like a Chelan Co. Buck to me? :rolleyes:
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 15, 2009, 08:04:19 AM
Post by: Slider on January 15, 2009, 08:13:58 AM
Wasn't that the tame deer from Wenatchee :chuckle:
One of them!!! :rolleyes:
Post by: WABONEHNTR on January 15, 2009, 08:37:14 AM
Post by: jdb on January 15, 2009, 09:20:40 AM
No kidding..any sheep with a bow :tup:how bout just any sheep!
Post by: woodywsu on January 15, 2009, 09:55:41 AM
wow great buck.. i dont know where you got that beast but it is a true trophy. My cousin shot one pretty similar in size in the desert unit this year.. i will try and see what i can do with pics..
I heard of a younger guy killing a 31" buck with some nice droppers. Please post the pics. I have been dying to see this buck.
Post by: boneaddict on January 15, 2009, 10:37:45 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 15, 2009, 11:33:58 AM
I love SUV's with spotting scopes on peoples sidewalks horn dogging there pets :yike:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 15, 2009, 11:43:35 AM
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Post by: road.kill on January 15, 2009, 02:06:07 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 15, 2009, 02:34:52 PM
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Post by: woodywsu on January 15, 2009, 02:57:40 PM
Post by: boneaddict on January 15, 2009, 02:59:31 PM
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I would love to shoot 1 that big and be able to put it into my truck whole.Hey Duck, all you have to do is become a Yakima tribal member and you can do about 7 of them that way. Same place, same time frame. I think its being insinuated that I am being disrespectful and I don't want to be. For the record, I think the funds raised are awesome.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 15, 2009, 03:09:16 PM
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What is the difference in you drive up a road get out of the truck walk up a hill and kill a big buck .vs drive down a road park at someone house walk up a hill and shoot a big buck
The Neighbors.
Post by: huntnphool on January 15, 2009, 03:24:22 PM
I can't wait to see the video, I hope there is a lot of this buck on the hoof before he tagged him.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 15, 2009, 03:29:08 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on January 15, 2009, 06:49:27 PM
Lets not get it twisted people, Matt hunted his ass off and in no way should be compared to Agnew or the like. He was out there the whole time, not sitting waiting for a call from a hired guide. I know the places he was hitting on a regular basis and the time and miles he put in. I believe most on this site would have dropped the same buck if given the same circumstances, just my opinion.
I can't wait to see the video, I hope there is a lot of this buck on the hoof before he tagged him.
Well said phool, +1 here.
It's no wonder the gov tag people don't want to put their pics and stories on here with all the BS comments over the last couple days. :bash:
Post by: BC CHASER on January 15, 2009, 06:49:56 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 15, 2009, 07:28:29 PM