Post by: abe henderson on May 16, 2015, 06:55:42 PM
Post by: rb2506 on May 16, 2015, 09:17:43 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on May 17, 2015, 03:05:32 PM
Post by: cem3434 on May 17, 2015, 03:14:04 PM
You don't need a guide for the desert unit. Just a few pointers
And to be lucky enough to draw a tag. :tup:
Post by: Kazekurt on May 17, 2015, 08:48:11 PM
You don't need a guide for the desert unit. Just a few pointers
There is a lot of truth to this if you're just looking to shoot a solid buck. The area is not really all that huge in comparison to other gmu's and much of it is farmed so a few aggressive days scouting should put you on some decent bucks. The area certainly has some diamond in the rough areas that many of us locals know as lots of us have either hunted it for other species or work out there agriculturally. The toughest part is drawing the tag, with the second toughest part being locating a spectacular buck without shooting a decent buck first. The area does not hold dozens of world class bucks. There are a few B&C bucks to be had but lots in the 140-170 range. The buck to doe ratio is fantastic but it can be a much tougher hunt than most people think to get a real whopper. Tons of thick brush, swamp, tall sage, rolling dunes, etc. The late tag gives you your best shot but you can come out on the early hunt aswell if you do your homework. It can get hot quick in the early seasons and if you're hunting the big state chunk get in shape because hunting in sand is different than other terrain. Lightweight boots and even tennis shoes will work in much of the unit. The archery tag is reasonably obtainable but a tough notch. Don't expect to draw a rifle tag, but if you do you should come out ok. Hope this helps.
Post by: mfswallace on May 17, 2015, 11:07:30 PM
You don't need a guide for the desert unit. Just a few pointers
There is a lot of truth to this if you're just looking to shoot a solid buck. The area is not really all that huge in comparison to other gmu's and much of it is farmed so a few aggressive days scouting should put you on some decent bucks. The area certainly has some diamond in the rough areas that many of us locals know as lots of us have either hunted it for other species or work out there agriculturally. The toughest part is drawing the tag, with the second toughest part being locating a spectacular buck without shooting a decent buck first. The area does not hold dozens of world class bucks. There are a few B&C bucks to be had but lots in the 140-170 range. The buck to doe ratio is fantastic but it can be a much tougher hunt than most people think to get a real whopper. Tons of thick brush, swamp, tall sage, rolling dunes, etc. The late tag gives you your best shot but you can come out on the early hunt aswell if you do your homework. It can get hot quick in the early seasons and if you're hunting the big state chunk get in shape because hunting in sand is different than other terrain. Lightweight boots and even tennis shoes will work in much of the unit. The archery tag is reasonably obtainable but a tough notch. Don't expect to draw a rifle tag, but if you do you should come out ok. Hope this helps.
:tup:
Post by: FeatherFanatic on May 18, 2015, 09:18:43 PM
Post by: DeerThug on May 18, 2015, 09:25:56 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on May 18, 2015, 09:29:50 PM
Post by: ribka on May 19, 2015, 07:45:59 AM
No guides but I know a guy who helps with tags there. Nice guy
Post by: Old Man Yager on May 19, 2015, 08:46:13 AM
Post by: polishstunner on May 29, 2015, 11:11:52 AM
Post by: highside74 on June 08, 2015, 03:07:47 PM
Only hunt buck brush which is the bushy plant about 3-6 feet tall. That's what they eat and that's where they are. You will waste your time hunting anything else. Can you get lucky and find one somewhere else? Sure, but 90% of the deer will be in the buck brush. :twocents:
Post by: trytough on June 12, 2015, 10:17:21 AM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 12, 2015, 10:24:49 AM