Post by: bigbore40 on November 03, 2019, 01:31:08 PM
It's been pretty slow for November so far not to much for rut activity . So far I've seen 4 legal bucks but nothing bigger than a decent 3x . I've only seen one buck chasing a doe but unfortunately he wasnt worthy of hanging a quality tag on this early in the game
Post by: JoeE on November 03, 2019, 01:34:37 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 03, 2019, 01:45:47 PM
Post by: X-Force on November 03, 2019, 01:55:59 PM
Post by: romaknows on November 03, 2019, 06:46:13 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on November 03, 2019, 06:54:28 PM
Been kinda mixed. Not seeing a ton of deer. Seems too warm too early
Got close to 1 buck yesterday she probably would have shot, but he wouldn't hold still. :chuckle: Only saw a spike today.
Rain would help. As dry as everything is it makes walking almost anywhere tough.
Post by: highside74 on November 03, 2019, 07:14:51 PM
I haven’t seen a single deer in a day and a half in the green river watershed. Still early.
Look at miles 19 - 21 it might have changed over the years but that has always been a good area for deer.
Post by: leonpeon2 on November 03, 2019, 07:34:45 PM
Saw nothing yesterday. 2 does today and 2 bucks. Got a shot at a 2x2 but missed it was at about 70yards and I shot right below it.
It’s odd to see nothing out hunting then come back to our cabin in mason and find 10 does chilling in our acreage with a 2x3 and a 2x2 right behind the does.
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 03, 2019, 07:38:47 PM
Post by: leonpeon2 on November 03, 2019, 07:43:41 PM
I got one more hunt the wife says. Got to work all week so I’ll be out Saturday morning first thing roaming the skokomish. If anyone’s got any good spots to go let me know. Hoping to tag my first buck ever after hunting 7-8 years getting does
Post by: westside bull on November 03, 2019, 08:01:21 PM
I haven’t seen a single deer in a day and a half in the green river watershed. Still early.My wife has cow tag in there we have seen two great buck's one was bedded 30ft off mainline this evening with 3 does. Its a matter of time good luck.
Post by: bigbore40 on November 03, 2019, 11:24:12 PM
Post by: MountainTracker on November 04, 2019, 06:37:33 PM
A really nice alpine BT was taken out of 418 yesterday. I don’t know if he was rutting or not.
Hopefully the successful hunter will post it up, I always appreciate a good 418 alpine buck. Congrats to them.
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Post by: Jimmer on November 05, 2019, 05:33:05 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 05, 2019, 05:36:48 AM
Post by: Jimmer on November 05, 2019, 05:49:19 AM
70 yards is a bit further than I would prefer to shoot but if you practice to that distance its ones choice.Yeah, have no problem with it. It’s the word “about” that is not comforting.. great way to wound an animal. 70 and 74 yards is a large window at that distance.
Post by: X-Force on November 05, 2019, 06:57:24 AM
Nothing wrong with a 70 yard shot with modern archery tackle, practice and consistency.70 yards is a bit further than I would prefer to shoot but if you practice to that distance its ones choice.Yeah, have no problem with it. It’s the word “about” that is not comforting.. great way to wound an animal. 70 and 74 yards is a large window at that distance.
Post by: Jimmer on November 05, 2019, 07:10:19 AM
Yeah obviouslyNothing wrong with a 70 yard shot with modern archery tackle, practice and consistency.70 yards is a bit further than I would prefer to shoot but if you practice to that distance its ones choice.Yeah, have no problem with it. It’s the word “about” that is not comforting.. great way to wound an animal. 70 and 74 yards is a large window at that distance.
Post by: X-Force on November 05, 2019, 07:57:02 AM
Yeah obviouslyNothing wrong with a 70 yard shot with modern archery tackle, practice and consistency.70 yards is a bit further than I would prefer to shoot but if you practice to that distance its ones choice.Yeah, have no problem with it. It’s the word “about” that is not comforting.. great way to wound an animal. 70 and 74 yards is a large window at that distance.
:chuckle:
Ya no one misses with a rifle or muzzleloader.
Post by: leonpeon2 on November 05, 2019, 08:07:41 AM
There’s a guy I see all the time who shoots past 80 all the time. He practices that shot a lot.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 05, 2019, 08:10:00 AM
Good luck to all tag holders, I hope everyone kills a wall hanger.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 05, 2019, 09:18:34 AM
Post by: bigbore40 on November 05, 2019, 01:56:50 PM
Post by: Edminsterquality on November 06, 2019, 06:36:52 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on November 06, 2019, 06:55:01 PM
A few deer at first and last light; nothing in between. Another spike; rest does.
Post by: BA Mongor on November 06, 2019, 07:15:39 PM
Just because it's a Quality Tag, no one has posted a pic or mentioned getting a mature blacktail yet. Just because you put in and get drawn doesn't mean you stand a more than 10% to get lucky to get a real buck.
Scouting
More scouting
More & More Scouting....Then....
Find (1) decent buck....Maybe....Just Maybe (2)....
Get lucky, find him....
Then actually get a shot !
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Post by: Edminsterquality on November 06, 2019, 07:27:40 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 06, 2019, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: JakeLand on November 06, 2019, 07:38:41 PM
Post by: bigbore40 on November 06, 2019, 07:47:54 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on November 06, 2019, 08:21:36 PM
He wasn't full blown stupid rutting, but definitely was on the move. Got him in the old growth, passed up a smaller buck about 30 minutes before this guy. It was a very enjoyable hunt.
Post by: RB on November 06, 2019, 08:26:15 PM
Not the buck I was looking for but I took this guy on 11-2 with my late tag. I couldn't help myself when he walked into my scope.
He wasn't full blown stupid rutting, but definitely was on the move. Got him in the old growth, passed up a smaller buck about 30 minutes before this guy. It was a very enjoyable hunt.
That'll do! Nice Buck!! :tup:
Post by: leonpeon2 on November 06, 2019, 08:37:58 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 06, 2019, 08:38:56 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on November 06, 2019, 08:59:03 PM
What time of day were you seeing them at?Left the truck at 8 am pulled the trigger at 11:45.
Post by: JakeLand on November 06, 2019, 09:24:32 PM
Post by: bigbore40 on November 06, 2019, 09:52:01 PM
Not the buck I was looking for but I took this guy on 11-2 with my late tag. I couldn't help myself when he walked into my scope.
He wasn't full blown stupid rutting, but definitely was on the move. Got him in the old growth, passed up a smaller buck about 30 minutes before this guy. It was a very enjoyable hunt.
Good solid looking blackie more pics thanks
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 07, 2019, 05:00:46 AM
Post by: Griiz on November 07, 2019, 05:33:57 AM
Post by: fishnfur on November 07, 2019, 02:08:16 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on November 07, 2019, 03:59:04 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on November 07, 2019, 04:18:53 PM
Love those kills in the middle of the day!! congrats!What time of day were you seeing them at?Left the truck at 8 am pulled the trigger at 11:45.
Post by: bigbore40 on November 08, 2019, 08:17:41 AM
Post by: bankwalker on November 08, 2019, 09:58:46 AM
Well yesterday evening I ran into the old unicorn buck and after taking a real good look at him I decided to stick to my rule of never pass on any mature buck. I'm not much of an inches guy but I do enjoy big high scoring bucks as much as anyone. But it was obvious that this buck was old and well into regression so I decided it was time to fill my tag. Very happy to harvest him and no regrets or shooters remorse even thoughI had my hopes of notching my tag on one of the larger heavy 4x4's in this area.
That buck Is awesome I would have notched my tag on him aswell!!
Post by: Griiz on November 08, 2019, 11:23:27 AM
Post by: Odell on November 08, 2019, 11:57:12 AM
Well yesterday evening I ran into the old unicorn buck and after taking a real good look at him I decided to stick to my rule of never pass on any mature buck. I'm not much of an inches guy but I do enjoy big high scoring bucks as much as anyone. But it was obvious that this buck was old and well into regression so I decided it was time to fill my tag. Very happy to harvest him and no regrets or shooters remorse even thoughI had my hopes of notching my tag on one of the larger heavy 4x4's in this area.
Sweet buck! Any more pictures?
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 08, 2019, 01:01:43 PM
Post by: slowhand on November 08, 2019, 01:55:35 PM
Very nice! congrats!
Post by: bigbore40 on November 08, 2019, 02:21:31 PM
Well yesterday evening I ran into the old unicorn buck and after taking a real good look at him I decided to stick to my rule of never pass on any mature buck. I'm not much of an inches guy but I do enjoy big high scoring bucks as much as anyone. But it was obvious that this buck was old and well into regression so I decided it was time to fill my tag. Very happy to harvest him and no regrets or shooters remorse even thoughI had my hopes of notching my tag on one of the larger heavy 4x4's in this area.
Sweet buck! Any more pictures?
Thanks. I had passed on 10 other bucks after hunting the same area for 5 days . I was seeing alot of pre-rut action but the full blown caos of the peak rut has yet to happen .
I apologize on the pics best I can do with a cell phone balancing on my EXO mountain gear pack
Post by: Chesapeake on November 08, 2019, 03:31:32 PM
I haven’t seen a single deer in a day and a half in the green river watershed. Still early.
Look at miles 19 - 21 it might have changed over the years but that has always been a good area for deer.
Was only in there for a day, but couldn't figure why it would be in the "Quality Deer" category. Never saw a deer and didn't see much sign of deer. Some rubs in a few areas and some droppings here and there, but that's it. Looking at the harvest stats seems to show the same. Looks like folks are shooting the first buck they see, if they see one.
Post by: Turkeyman on November 08, 2019, 03:36:18 PM
Post by: Edminsterquality on November 08, 2019, 04:18:33 PM
Post by: Turkeyman on November 08, 2019, 04:27:16 PM
Post by: Edminsterquality on November 08, 2019, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on November 08, 2019, 05:26:06 PM
Well yesterday evening I ran into the old unicorn buck and after taking a real good look at him I decided to stick to my rule of never pass on any mature buck. I'm not much of an inches guy but I do enjoy big high scoring bucks as much as anyone. But it was obvious that this buck was old and well into regression so I decided it was time to fill my tag. Very happy to harvest him and no regrets or shooters remorse even thoughI had my hopes of notching my tag on one of the larger heavy 4x4's in this area.
Nice job man. Way to get it done.
Post by: JoeE on November 08, 2019, 06:39:01 PM
Yes this weekend would have been great. Hunted in the green river watershed for 4.5 days. Seen about 20 deer and 5 bucks. Nothing big. My son shot a medium size 2x3 on Thursday afternoon. Seen an old timer that killed a pig. Think only 3 of the 10 buck tags were filled as of yesterday.
According to the board in the guard shack only two bucks were taken out. You guys saw five more bucks than we did. We saw a lot of elk and two small bulls, nothing I’d want to use a quality tag on if I waited years for that elk tag if I had it. Oh well, this is how it goes sometimes.
Post by: westside bull on November 08, 2019, 08:56:42 PM
Yes this weekend would have been great. Hunted in the green river watershed for 4.5 days. Seen about 20 deer and 5 bucks. Nothing big. My son shot a medium size 2x3 on Thursday afternoon. Seen an old timer that killed a pig. Think only 3 of the 10 buck tags were filled as of yesterday.How big of buck did the old timer kill pretty sure I talked to him Sunday in there?
Post by: Edminsterquality on November 08, 2019, 09:50:06 PM
Post by: Turkeyman on November 09, 2019, 09:34:10 AM
Post by: Chesapeake on November 09, 2019, 09:43:52 AM
We were in and out though so only saw some of it. Looked like a fun place to be in September.
Post by: westside bull on November 09, 2019, 11:58:32 AM
Post by: leonpeon2 on November 09, 2019, 12:07:45 PM
Post by: romaknows on November 10, 2019, 05:15:27 PM
Post by: romaknows on November 10, 2019, 05:20:47 PM
Post by: Twispriver on November 10, 2019, 05:47:28 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on November 10, 2019, 06:02:35 PM
448 tag filled ...Excellent buck. Congrats!
Post by: Turner89 on November 10, 2019, 06:07:57 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 10, 2019, 06:14:48 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 10, 2019, 06:21:59 PM