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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Wea300mag on October 29, 2007, 06:15:55 PM

Title: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Wea300mag on October 29, 2007, 06:15:55 PM: I want you all to harvest a great buck but leave the really big one for me to get in December. :tung: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: boneaddict on October 29, 2007, 06:37:50 PM: Thanks man. I would love for Dad to tag another 170+ buck. How is that for lofty goals. Two 170s for the Kikendalls. Then there is an Idaho tag to fill.
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Post by: Cougeyes on October 29, 2007, 06:42:57 PM: I have a friend who has a tag for Swakane, he'll be up there Friday, i'll try to get some pictures if he gets one, says he's holding out for a big one. We'll see if he holds to that...he's been known to have an itchy trigger finger.
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Post by: jae on October 29, 2007, 06:48:32 PM: Thanks, I am praying for snow for my Nov. 1-18 rifle tag in Chiwawa
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on October 29, 2007, 07:04:42 PM: good luck guys.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 29, 2007, 09:09:07 PM: We better see some pictures of some PIGS soon!
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 30, 2007, 07:37:24 AM: Holding out until late in the special permit season is worth it unless some be hog comes in.. I guess I will just keep racking up more points
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Post by: huntnphool on October 30, 2007, 12:27:57 PM: Can't wait to see all the pics, deep breath guys, squeeeeeeeeeeze the trigger...................rf
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Post by: boneaddict on October 30, 2007, 12:47:19 PM: I was pretty excited the way the weather was turning, and the way the rut was i, but things seem to have mellowed out. I'm hoping for that big storm.
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: huntnphool on October 30, 2007, 01:07:25 PM: Bone, where did you draw?................rf
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Post by: boneaddict on October 30, 2007, 01:24:59 PM: Chiliwist

I wish it had more big country or high mountain stuff. This hunt will really depend on the migration. I always see big ones in here, but now that there is a tag, I'm a bit more nervous over it.
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Post by: shag on October 30, 2007, 08:09:36 PM: Thanks for the hopeing the best for us!!! Just got my new Kimber montana up and running!!! It's a 300wsm and I can't wait to break it in!!!!

Please let it snow!!

3 Entiat A tags!!!!
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Post by: lemondog on October 30, 2007, 09:58:02 PM: Well, one Chiwawa and two Entiat A tags in my camp. We are waiting for the snow to fly!
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Post by: Slider on October 31, 2007, 05:22:29 PM: Wow!!! Tomorrow's the BIG DAY!!! I got my new Video Camera and figured out how to turn it on!!! LOL But I can't go out tomorrow. I'll be out Friday though!!! Heard there was a GOOD BUCK in the Chiwawa!!! Good Luck all Slider
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Wea300mag on October 31, 2007, 09:08:57 PM: I imagine there are a lot of special permit hunters that will have a hard time sleeping tonight. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 01, 2007, 01:02:57 PM: Good Luck all! If you see this truck up the Entiat... FLAG ME DOWN! It's pretty hard to miss, and I'd love to meet anybody else from this site and maybe give a few pointers to... I'll be up there scouting this weekend for my 'client... Good luck!!

Michael
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 01, 2007, 01:05:27 PM: Forgot the pics... :rolleyes:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv458%2FMoparKid69%2FRC%2Fgates-hell.jpg&hash=8c546d1c25401d8651bfe42f9856b8ef27ecc245)
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Post by: Muleyslyr on November 01, 2007, 02:20:53 PM: Heading out tomorrow to help my cousin with his Observatory any Bull tag until Sunday, then headed straight over to the Chiwawa were he's got the late tag. Two tags in one year! Lucky prick. ;) Keep an eye out for a black Dodge P/U and/or a Navy Blue Avalanche. We'll be camped around Pine Flats....come in and pull up a chair.

Good luck fellas..... :hunter:
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 01, 2007, 10:05:20 PM: Muleyslyr, count on me stopping by sometime! I'd love to stop and chat with ya guys on ur hunting...

Michael
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on November 01, 2007, 10:20:56 PM: good luck muleyslyr on both hunts, especially on the late rifle tag!! get up high high high
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Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2007, 06:29:15 AM: .....no higher. ;)

Our tag is full, so if you see a Blue Dodge in the Methow, say Hi, I'll be the guy with a couple cameras around his neck. I may just know where your buck is hiding.
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 05, 2007, 05:55:07 AM: I hunted with my son in the Chiwawa from Friday Nov 2 through Sunday Nov 4. We saw over 30 doe but more importantly, six bucks (a spike, a big forky., a three pt., a 3x4, and two 4x4's. (Had a great shot on a 18 inch 4x4 @ 112 yds which I passed on) He might have been a 120 class buck. Three of the bigger bucks were with doe but I think they were still the local deer herd. Anyway, I plan to go back again thursday night, and hunt Friday through the weekend.

The weather was sunny and in the 20's on Friday Nov 2. It warmed to the 40's & 50's Sat & Sun. Had a huge windstorm Sat night. Felt like gale force winds. Good deer movement on Sunday.

Now for my tale of woe....On the way over the pass Thursday night I had a flat tire. While changing the tire I stepped off the back of my truck wrong and did something to my foot. Consequently, I had a hell of a time getting around all weekend. Luckily, My hunting boots are almost like a cast. Anyway, I was gimping all weekend. Came home last night and went to the emergency room....Big mistake! Five hours later, I'm in a splint and crutches for 7 -10 days. Either ruptured a tendon, ligiment, or I have a fractured bone in my foot.

I will be removing the spilnt on Thursday night and will be back hunting next weekend although I'm not sure how. I have to schedule an MRI for a week from Tuesday or Wednesday and am suppose to remain in the spint until then. I am SOOOOO pissed!

So now I'm thinking I should have just taken that smaller 120's buck. Next weekend I may have to rethink my goal of a 150 -160 class deer. Whatever the case I'm not planning on wasting my 7 points because of sore foot!

Anxious to hear how the rest are doing! Until my next update.....
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Bearhunter on November 05, 2007, 07:21:47 AM: Mike, I feel terrible for you. sh!t ass luck, hopefully throughout the week it will start feeling better, maybe you will have to amp up on some IBprofeun for the weekend. Keep your mind strong, and Im sure you will find that 160 + buck, when does you season end? Hang in there it will work out. James
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Post by: huntnphool on November 05, 2007, 07:39:28 AM: Sorry to here about your bad luck Mike, lets hope its a fracture. I'm not real familiar with that area, is it at all possible for you to road hunt? I know that's not the preferred method but it beats 7 point tag soup, if you know what I mean. What about having someone help you up to a point of sitting and waiting for an ambush? Keep us posted..................rf
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Muleyslyr on November 05, 2007, 10:39:41 AM: Quote from: huntnphool on November 05, 2007, 07:39:28 AM
I'm not real familiar with that area, is it at all possible for you to road hunt?

Are you kidding....that is the road hunting unit capitol right there. When I had the tag 3yrs ago, was unbelievable how many guys just drove around. Almost as crazy is how many of em' shot deer doing it. Tons of places to just drive around and glass.

All is not lost yet Cowboy....just make sure you got a full tank when you head up there. I still think you did the right thing passin' the smaller buck up. Good luck the rest of the way.
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 05, 2007, 11:03:17 AM: I would say the Entiat side is more easily road hunted then the Chiwawa side, although I've really only spent time up Mills Canyon and a lot of time up Tyee...

Michael
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Slider on November 05, 2007, 04:23:01 PM: Hunting Cowboy
I would agree. You should be able to take a 160 Class Buck road huntin!!! Good Luck
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Post by: jae on November 05, 2007, 05:34:54 PM: Hunting Cowboy,
If you feel you might be in need of some help, Packing one out, while you are in the Chiwawa, PM me and I will give you my cel#. I will be there Nov. 9th-18th Unless I find the right buck earlier.
John
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 05, 2007, 06:03:07 PM: Quote from: Bearhunter on November 05, 2007, 07:21:47 AM
when does your season end? Hang in there it will work out. James

Thanks James! The season is from Nov 1 to the 18th. That means at least two more weekends. We're hoping for snow! I appreciate the encouragement. We'll try to get er' done one way or the other!
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 05, 2007, 06:15:29 PM: I appreciate all of the comments and replys! One way or another I will be there looking for a good buck this upcoming weekend. I agree that driving around is an option that I am going to have to consider, at least part of the time. We'll see how I'm feeling after some rest this week and if the splint and large doses of Ibuprofin have any effect.

Jae (I sent you a PM!)

Muleyslyr, Slider, huntnphool, Bearhunter.....appreciate the replies. It's been a bummer but my confidence has been restored!

MichaelJ, good luck in the Entiat!
Title: Re: Good Luck To All Special Permit Hunters
Post by: Wea300mag on November 05, 2007, 06:40:51 PM: Hang in there Mike, we are pulling for you. I wish I could help but the bus leaves for Montana Friday for two weeks. I think you should put Ken to work for you.
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 05, 2007, 07:41:30 PM: Good luck man! You'll get a nice one!

Michael
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Post by: FWilliams on November 05, 2007, 09:28:13 PM: I plan on being over there on sunday to close up the cabin for the winter, I was gonna go up the river with the camera afterwards.

if you need some extra muscle to get one out, I can PM you my cell number as well if you like.

Fred
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Post by: hogsniper on November 05, 2007, 10:43:00 PM: Mike i cant believe that...damn the bad luck..but oh well, with no pressure and the deer moving with the rut u should be fine. Good luck and cant wait to see your pics...Take care Justin
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Post by: Wea300mag on November 06, 2007, 09:14:22 PM: Mike, how is the ankle? Do you have backup help? If not, give my bro a call, he is always up for a hunt.
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 06, 2007, 09:21:57 PM: Dan, I'm in a splint but that will be coming off as soon as I leave for the Chiwawa Thursday night. The foot is feeling pretty good, but I have been on crutches and will be until Thursday. The foot is swollen and black and blue but feels pretty good. I will feel better if the snow flys up high! Talked to Monte today (had to have the oil changed before this weekend) Good luck to you guys!

P.S. I know your "Bro" is always up for a good hunt! Great guy. We miss hunting with him.
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 06, 2007, 09:28:43 PM: No worries man, I've actually been seeing a lot of deer down lower and the bucks are constantly checking the does in the morning/evenings... should bust loose any day now!

Michael
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Post by: lemondog on November 06, 2007, 09:29:52 PM: I will also be hunting the Chiwawa the 9/18th. We will be in trailers down on the mad river road in one of the open spots we can get. Feel free to stop by if you need help. Dan.
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 06, 2007, 09:40:15 PM: Lemondog, Good luck to you. I will be with my son who is probably more excited than I am (if that's possible) We will be in a 06 navy blue Dodge 4x4 Quad cab. Maybe we'll see ya up there! Keep your fingers crossed for snow and hope there's no fog!
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on November 06, 2007, 10:47:38 PM: good luck boys, not to much going on out there yet that i am seeing. Lemondog good luck man, i am sure you are ready ready and more ready for your hunt. I know you have your first spot ready to go, i cant wait to see what you pull out of there. Good luck guys.
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Post by: lemondog on November 07, 2007, 06:04:39 PM: Thanks Garrett, Ready as I can be....Cowboy, I have a Grey 07 Dodge Mega cab. If I get real lucky and tag out early we are there to help. Good Luck!