Post by: smartazz171 on June 25, 2016, 12:16:52 PM
I know some members on here have had some experience in the area. Any advice on how to maximize my scouting trips? Not sure how many trips I can spare between other obligations, want to maximize my time.
Will keep the trip log up-to date through my adventure. :IBCOOL:
Post by: muleyslayer on June 25, 2016, 12:22:52 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 25, 2016, 12:38:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2016, 01:46:47 PM
Some pics from 45 ;)
Good luck.
Post by: Bigtine96 on June 25, 2016, 02:03:18 PM
Post by: High Climber on June 25, 2016, 04:52:11 PM
Post by: smartazz171 on June 25, 2016, 05:06:49 PM
Excited to see bucks in velvet!
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on June 25, 2016, 06:27:56 PM
Congrats, drove around in it on Thursday, sage and bitterbrush is in great shape, pray for no fire!
Some pics from 45 ;)
Good luck.
Huntnphool is that a muzz buck?
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2016, 06:36:47 PM
Congrats, drove around in it on Thursday, sage and bitterbrush is in great shape, pray for no fire!
Some pics from 45 ;)
Good luck.
Huntnphool is that a muzz buck?
Yes Sir
Post by: lewy on June 25, 2016, 07:04:43 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2016, 08:03:49 PM
Nice buck phool. He's a good 160's plus buck huh!?
:tup:
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on June 25, 2016, 08:30:58 PM
Nice buck phool. He's a good 160's plus buck huh!?
ya that, muzz muley in open country isn't easy
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2016, 08:32:35 PM
Nice buck phool. He's a good 160's plus buck huh!?
ya that, muzz muley in open country isn't easy
Going to be even tougher for smartazz with archery gear. :o
Post by: jackelope on June 25, 2016, 09:03:25 PM
Nice buck phool. He's a good 160's plus buck huh!?
He's all of 173"
Post by: smartazz171 on June 27, 2016, 05:22:24 PM
Post by: jjhunter on June 27, 2016, 05:49:32 PM
Shoot what makes you happy.
Post by: huntnphool on June 27, 2016, 10:45:21 PM
So reading more and talking with other hunters that have been there, it looks like I might want to hold out for a 150" plus bucks??? :o. I've always been more of a meat hunter but there's always a first for everyone...
There are plenty of easier "meat" hunts to draw than 45, even over the counter. If all you were interested in is meat, why apply there? :dunno:
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on June 27, 2016, 10:52:20 PM
Have another drink phool...
Post by: High Climber on June 28, 2016, 08:31:59 AM
So reading more and talking with other hunters that have been there, it looks like I might want to hold out for a 150" plus bucks??? :o. I've always been more of a meat hunter but there's always a first for everyone...Yep hold out for at least that until the last day of your hunt! How long are you going to be there? I think you will have multiple stalk opportunities on 150"+ bucks and maybe a giant or two throughout the course of your hunt.
Post by: smartazz171 on June 28, 2016, 08:21:25 PM
Phool, as far as being a meat hunter.... I mean that if I see a legal buck, I take him. I don't hold out for the phantom largest buck on the mountain. But when you put in for a tag that has a larger than average number of large bucks, and you pull it, you don't necessarily take the first buck you see.
Posting a pick of jackelope's mule deer 150 inches..... Works for me 😄
Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2016, 08:32:40 PM
257 has it right! I have never killed a 150 class mule deer, so that is a big deer for me.
Phool, as far as being a meat hunter.... I mean that if I see a legal buck, I take him. I don't hold out for the phantom largest buck on the mountain. But when you put in for a tag that has a larger than average number of large bucks, and you pull it, you don't necessarily take the first buck you see.
Posting a pick of jackelope's mule deer 150 inches..... Works for me 😄
I hear ya. A 150" muley with archery gear is a trophy anyway, in open country it's even nicer. :tup:
Post by: smartazz171 on July 18, 2016, 08:19:43 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 18, 2016, 08:22:10 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2018, 08:13:31 AM
@smartazz171 Howd your hunt turn out?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 19, 2018, 08:54:38 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2018, 08:58:45 AM
Say it isn’t so....
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 19, 2018, 09:14:06 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on December 19, 2018, 04:28:38 PM
Post by: smartazz171 on April 06, 2022, 10:53:48 AM
Hunt was alot of fun but had Tag soup. Mostly because all the big bucks we saw were in Private ground and knew where to go to avoid the public while transitioning to beds. I did get a opportunity at one but he caught me drawing during high wind and just couldn't find the shot I wanted. JUST TWO MORE STEPS!
But attaching a picture of the Buck I targeted. Really fun to have him at 32 yards in fully Ghillie suit.... in 85 degree heat...haha
thanks for asking. apologize its so late!