Post by: 7mmfan on October 31, 2015, 07:51:19 PM
I walked to the landing and looked down and instantly saw multiple deer. They were about 120 yards out, oblivious to my presence, but they had the wind so I was hustling. 3 does, one fork horn, one 2x3, one monster 4 pt with eye guards. The 4 pt and the 2x3 were standing off to the side, have somewhat of a showdown. I got my gun onto my pack and flipped the caps, scope is FOGGED. CRAP. I unzip my raincoat, and then my next layer trying to find a layer thats dry and finally settle on my wool base layer. I wipe down the lenses real fast and get them relatively clear. By this time however, Mr Big has made his way into the brush at the edge of the clearcut following a doe. The 2x3 was still standing guard though, and I've never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth. I settled in on him and one shot from the 7 mag dropped him in his tracks.
Now the fun begins. You see, I rode my bike in to this place about 5 miles behind a closed gate. Well, I rode it most of the way until the tire blew out and I had forgotten a spare tube. I was ready to complete the long haul when one of my text message prayers was answered and a buddy pulled himself away from his Halloween party and rode in with his trailer to help me out. I had the deer quartered, bagged and up to the road by the time he showed up and we headed out. He was kind enough to bring a spare tube for me so my bike was functional again too.
This is the first blacktail buck I've killed since I was a teenager, and it was very gratifying. Being out in that weather today and finding them in a place where I was certain they would be was great. My gut still hurts a little thinking about the giant that got away, but only a little bit. He's not the biggest buck on the planet, but I'm very happy with him!
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 01, 2015, 08:48:05 AM
One thing that I appreciated about yesterday was being able to go hunting in my Xtratuffs! Its been a long time!
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 01, 2015, 04:19:52 PM
Cool buck 7mm. Don't feel bad about that big one. He'll be there next year during the big storm that will undoubtedly come up around this time of year, and you'll ride in there (this time with a spare tube) and drop him.
:tup:
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 02, 2015, 09:24:46 AM
:tup: . I want to shoot a blacktail someday
I love mule deer, and will always hunt them opening weekend. But the last few years I've been doing a lot more bear hunting on the west side and getting reacquainted with Blacktails. In my opinion, they are the coolest looking deer out there and there is a certain mystery about them that's appealing. I see so much sign in certain areas and rarely see the animal. I can never help but feel that I've been outwitted when I still hunt through some old ferny timber flat and come out the other side not seeing anything. I know where I'll next Halloween :)