Post by: Bearkiller72 on November 09, 2016, 11:03:33 AM
Post by: sagerat on November 09, 2016, 11:45:44 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on November 09, 2016, 12:15:19 PM
I'm surprised you're not seeing more bucks but from my experience it's still a tad early for peak rut. You've got plenty of time time left so if you're getting burned out I would pull out for a day or two, make sure you're fresh when the end comes. Don't get antsy and shoot the first half way decent one you see, I'm sure you waited a long time for this tag and you probably won't draw again for a long time so hold out! That's my best advise and good luck
I'm not surprised one bit he's not seeing big bucks. Several posts on Huntwa describing the pathetic shape of the herd up in the valley right now. Good luck to the tag holders, because these are supposed to be quality hunts where a guy can enjoy hunting trophy sized animals, even though that isn't the really the case this year.
Post by: bigmacc on November 09, 2016, 12:24:03 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 09, 2016, 12:44:05 PM
Post by: sagerat on November 09, 2016, 01:06:29 PM
I'm surprised you're not seeing more bucks but from my experience it's still a tad early for peak rut. You've got plenty of time time left so if you're getting burned out I would pull out for a day or two, make sure you're fresh when the end comes. Don't get antsy and shoot the first half way decent one you see, I'm sure you waited a long time for this tag and you probably won't draw again for a long time so hold out! That's my best advise and good luck
I'm not surprised one bit he's not seeing big bucks. Several posts on Huntwa describing the pathetic shape of the herd up in the valley right now. Good luck to the tag holders, because these are supposed to be quality hunts where a guy can enjoy hunting trophy sized animals, even though that isn't the really the case this year.
This thread is to help this guy out a little, not debate the herd health
Post by: MtnMuley on November 09, 2016, 01:10:02 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 09, 2016, 02:06:36 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 09, 2016, 02:11:23 PM
Post by: kirkl on November 09, 2016, 02:21:20 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 09, 2016, 02:51:16 PM
Stay in the truck and glass. cover ground. drew the tag last year and went on a few hikes and would only see a few deer. Saw 95 percent of them driving around.
:yeah: I was along with a guy that had this tag a few years ago and he spent the first full week hiking hard and getting off road. Saw very few animals. The following week we covered ground by vehicle and glassed. We saw exponentially more animals. It did help that it was similar weather to what we have now the first week, and close to 0 degrees the 2nd week, really got them moving. In general though, this time of year, covering ground and finding animals is key. Good glass and a full tank of gas will get it done.
Post by: Bearkiller72 on November 10, 2016, 12:43:44 PM
Post by: Elkpiss on November 10, 2016, 01:25:31 PM
Post by: MADMAX on November 13, 2016, 06:05:52 AM
me too
Post by: Alchase on November 14, 2016, 06:34:09 PM
LOL
Post by: Falcon on November 14, 2016, 07:10:59 PM
Is it me, or doesn't it seem so wrong to have this tag and get suggestions that road hunting is more effective then hiking in?
LOL
If hiking makes you feel good than by all means go with it. I have had this tag before and I agree with Kirk. To cover a lot of ground, you will see way more deer driving and doing a spot and stock senerio.
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 14, 2016, 07:11:40 PM
Is it me, or doesn't it seem so wrong to have this tag and get suggestions that road hunting is more effective then hiking in?
LOL
Big country. You have to cover ground to locate animals. Locate the animals by driving and then figure out your approach to get on them as you can glass a long ways.
Post by: kirkl on November 14, 2016, 07:14:14 PM
Is it me, or doesn't it seem so wrong to have this tag and get suggestions that road hunting is more effective then hiking in?
LOL
Go have a hay day and hike your butt off. Have you had the tag before?
Post by: Alchase on November 14, 2016, 07:49:16 PM
Is it me, or doesn't it seem so wrong to have this tag and get suggestions that road hunting is more effective then hiking in?
LOL
Go have a hay day and hike your butt off. Have you had the tag before?
No I have not had the luck to draw that tag.
I hunted there for 25 years and spent many many weekends hiking that gorgeous country.
I would be hiking a different area every day praying for snow before I would be road hunting the Pearygin late tag.
That is not to say road hunting could not be effective, I would just be in heaven with out the pumpin patch.
LOL
That is my dream tag
Post by: sagerat on November 23, 2016, 03:54:38 PM
Post by: kirkl on November 23, 2016, 05:10:57 PM
Post by: westernarcher on November 25, 2016, 09:38:02 AM
Post by: Wingin it on November 25, 2016, 04:00:47 PM
Post by: sagerat on November 25, 2016, 04:31:35 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on November 25, 2016, 05:58:56 PM
His season is overThat reply sounds bitter. :dunno: Hopefully he jumps back on sharing a story of success with his tag. :twocents:
Post by: huntnphool on November 25, 2016, 10:00:36 PM
His season is overThat reply sounds bitter. :dunno: Hopefully he jumps back on sharing a story of success with his tag. :twocents:
+1, I'm hoping he updates us regardless his outcome.