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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: codybear on June 22, 2018, 09:48:37 AM

Title: November in the Desert
Post by: codybear on June 22, 2018, 09:48:37 AM: Went into the drawing with 14 points and was fortunate enough to be one of the lucky five to get selected for the late desert tag with a rifle. I have spent time in the area, but never in pursuit of a big buck. So now the investigative recon missions will begin. With that being said, I am acceptive to any and all information anyone is willing to give on the unit, especially those who have been tag holders or have been part of this hunt. Thanks in advance, and good luck to all in the field this year!
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: gasman on June 22, 2018, 10:23:21 AM: My son drew an archery tag with 5 points, we'll be out there after you riffle guys are done.

I'm normally in the area duck hunting, so this will be a change.... lol
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: Shortbus on June 22, 2018, 05:54:50 PM: I also got lucky and drew the late rifle tag with 11 pts. I agree the recon begins. Good luck bud, hope you get a booner!
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: polishstunner on June 22, 2018, 09:37:26 PM: Im the jealous guy trying to say wish I had the tag.
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 23, 2018, 10:00:41 AM: It is surprising seeing how many points guys had, just goes to show you it takes some luck. Should be an amazing hunt, I’m jealous.

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Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: Gringo31 on June 23, 2018, 10:07:01 AM: Welcome Shortbus... :tup:
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: Badhabit on June 23, 2018, 11:06:42 AM: Mardon store ask them how to get in touch with Dick Hemore. He knows the area.
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: notsosneaky on June 23, 2018, 11:12:58 AM: I’ll be there September 1st!

Any info/help is appreciated.
Title: Re: November in the Desert
Post by: Badhabit on June 23, 2018, 03:09:05 PM: Notsosneaky,
Bring your boat I've seen lots of wallhangers in the dunes. Bass fishing they lay right under a tree in the shade and just watch you. They usually don't go in too far just swim far enough away to get away from coyotes and hole up on an island. They're in the Lind Coulee as well. I swear they can hide anywhere there's a shrub. Early season duck hunting we go up the Coulee in the dark and there are deer all around. Never see them coming back down after the hunt. I don't know how the deer hunters did last season (2017) but for 2016 I understand that there were tribal hunters in the unit early and harvested 28 deer. I couldn't say if they were all bucks or not but the Warden could probably verify what they harvested. Taking a boat down the Winchester from Dodson can get you into areas that get you away from the roads if you hike northeast. I wouldn't bother running the Frenchmans, too close to roads.