Post by: buglebuster on September 01, 2025, 06:46:14 PM
Post by: jason stevens on September 01, 2025, 07:03:42 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on September 01, 2025, 08:26:52 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on September 01, 2025, 09:27:45 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 02, 2025, 12:15:31 PM
Post by: brew on September 02, 2025, 12:55:38 PM
Post by: buglebuster on September 02, 2025, 05:27:54 PM
Wife kept threatening to stick this one yesterday morning as she's convinced it's the one causing hate and discontent with her flowers. I finally ran her off for her own good. As long as she's cleaning the dropped plums under this tree she's good with me as it keeps the hornets away
Happy wife, happy life :chuckle:
Post by: nwwanderer on September 02, 2025, 07:37:36 PM
Post by: BLDtraLR on September 02, 2025, 09:32:48 PM
Here's one that got a first day first hour pass :bash:
May have made a mistake with this 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Post by: BLDtraLR on September 02, 2025, 09:40:26 PM
Try this one :dunno:
Post by: JDArms1240 on September 02, 2025, 09:46:40 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 02, 2025, 11:39:54 PM
Hope to post one up here soon :hello:
Here's one that got a first day first hour pass :bash:
May have made a mistake with this 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Dude.....
What were you thinking? :hello:
Post by: nwwanderer on September 03, 2025, 05:06:16 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 03, 2025, 05:53:20 AM
Very typical, looking for something special or just not ready to be done?Good choice, it will look way better after its rubbed out anyway.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 03, 2025, 07:38:58 AM
Not sure why photos always turn sideways when I post from my phone ? :bash:It's not just your phone. I only post from my computer and about half of my pictures do the same thing. BUT, they are pictures I TOOK on my phone. I think it might have to do with the way the picture is oriented (portrait, as opposed to landscape) when you take it on a phone. The only thing I have figured is that if you download the photo and crop it until it appears in landscape (meaning that it is longer side-to-side than it is tall), it posts correctly. Not all pictures can be cropped like that though. Drives me nuts. :bash:
Try this one :dunno:
Post by: ghosthunter on September 03, 2025, 09:33:36 AM
Not sure why photos always turn sideways when I post from my phone ? :bash:It's not just your phone. I only post from my computer and about half of my pictures do the same thing. BUT, they are pictures I TOOK on my phone. I think it might have to do with the way the picture is oriented (portrait, as opposed to landscape) when you take it on a phone. The only thing I have figured is that if you download the photo and crop it until it appears in landscape (meaning that it is longer side-to-side than it is tall), it posts correctly. Not all pictures can be cropped like that though. Drives me nuts. :bash:
Try this one :dunno:
I think you are correct. I post photos all the time here no issue. But last night I had some grouse photos on my other IPad and when I posted they were turned.
I edited the photo on my iPad and turned it. That did the trick for me.
Good luck and congrats to OP on that deer.
Post by: BLDtraLR on September 03, 2025, 10:09:55 AM
Hope to post one up here soon :hello:
Here's one that got a first day first hour pass :bash:
May have made a mistake with this 🥵 🔥 ☀️
Dude.....
What were you thinking? :hello:
Can't shoot the 160 that I saw the nite before season when your gutting the dink :yike: :bash: :chuckle:
Post by: OutHouse on September 03, 2025, 01:49:49 PM
Post by: jason stevens on September 03, 2025, 04:35:43 PM
LOL, I opened the thread, glance at the handle on the first comment, and was convinced that buglebuster and family had done it again opening day.
Same an was wondering witch one did it or all of them. Hahaha
Post by: TeacherMan on September 03, 2025, 04:43:25 PM
Post by: jason stevens on September 04, 2025, 08:17:45 PM
Post by: jason stevens on September 07, 2025, 06:59:42 PM
Post by: hunter399 on September 07, 2025, 07:16:37 PM
Come on yall. We are 7 days in. I can't believe no body hasnt stuck a deer yet. Somebody has at least got a doe for meat.I seen some peeps out there
Someone will stick one and post....lol🤙
Post by: Fatherof5 on September 07, 2025, 09:25:04 PM
RIP Toby
Post by: OutHouse on September 09, 2025, 01:47:46 PM
Unhoyd of!!! (in Mike Tyson voice).
Post by: buglebuster on September 09, 2025, 03:00:35 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 09, 2025, 04:29:41 PM
My buddy got a nice one. Maybe he will postyou jinxed this thread by starting it without posting a deer. :chuckle:
Post by: ninjahunter on September 09, 2025, 05:19:37 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 09, 2025, 05:22:32 PM
Am i really going to be the first on here??
Only if you post a pic with a deer in it you killed this year during a hunting season.
Post by: ninjahunter on September 09, 2025, 05:25:43 PM
Post by: ninjahunter on September 09, 2025, 05:56:43 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 09, 2025, 05:58:55 PM
Post by: jason stevens on September 09, 2025, 06:06:40 PM
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on September 09, 2025, 06:14:09 PM
Post by: redi on September 09, 2025, 06:27:26 PM
Post by: forkyshooter on September 09, 2025, 06:45:41 PM
Sevr 1.5 inch expandable straight through
Post by: bearpaw on September 09, 2025, 06:56:03 PM
Apple devices do that. If you take a screen shot of your photo it will post upright. :twocents:Not sure why photos always turn sideways when I post from my phone ? :bash:It's not just your phone. I only post from my computer and about half of my pictures do the same thing. BUT, they are pictures I TOOK on my phone. I think it might have to do with the way the picture is oriented (portrait, as opposed to landscape) when you take it on a phone. The only thing I have figured is that if you download the photo and crop it until it appears in landscape (meaning that it is longer side-to-side than it is tall), it posts correctly. Not all pictures can be cropped like that though. Drives me nuts. :bash:
Try this one :dunno:
Post by: jason stevens on September 09, 2025, 08:16:29 PM
Opening day
Sevr 1.5 inch expandable straight through
Congrats!!!! Good eats.
Post by: HntnFsh on September 09, 2025, 08:21:12 PM
Apple devices do that. If you take a screen shot of your photo it will post upright. :twocents:Not sure why photos always turn sideways when I post from my phone ? :bash:It's not just your phone. I only post from my computer and about half of my pictures do the same thing. BUT, they are pictures I TOOK on my phone. I think it might have to do with the way the picture is oriented (portrait, as opposed to landscape) when you take it on a phone. The only thing I have figured is that if you download the photo and crop it until it appears in landscape (meaning that it is longer side-to-side than it is tall), it posts correctly. Not all pictures can be cropped like that though. Drives me nuts. :bash:
Try this one :dunno:
My computer and Samsung phone do it also.
Post by: highside74 on September 09, 2025, 08:28:15 PM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on September 09, 2025, 09:45:49 PM
Opening dayThat’s not a forky
Sevr 1.5 inch expandable straight through
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 11, 2025, 09:16:10 AM
Post by: Jakobv on September 12, 2025, 11:41:58 AM
YARD BUCK!!!!
Full freezer
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Post by: mboyle0828 on September 12, 2025, 11:49:48 AM
YARD BUCK!!!!
Full freezer
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Heck yeah!! Nice!!
Post by: MADMAX on September 12, 2025, 11:54:07 AM
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on September 12, 2025, 04:43:04 PM
Post by: forkyshooter on September 12, 2025, 09:55:29 PM
:sry: its what walked out :chuckle:Opening dayThat’s not a forky
Sevr 1.5 inch expandable straight through
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Post by: DaNewb on September 13, 2025, 07:26:59 AM
2nd season, with a Bear Cruzer G2 & Magnus Black Hornets
9 days into the season, hunted 7 of those, morning & eves...9 miles of hiking getting in 'n out of my hides.
Damn thing ended up less than a 1/4mi from home next to my access road. The wife brought the jeep 'n trailer up and we gutted it and loaded it up...didn't even have to pack it out!!
Bucket list checked!
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5mQLGmc/Buck.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y33PLZqR)
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on September 13, 2025, 09:28:02 AM
Post by: JDArms1240 on September 13, 2025, 12:11:13 PM
Opening day
Sevr 1.5 inch expandable straight through
I’d call this an 11-point! :chuckle:
Post by: blackymaster20 on September 21, 2025, 05:20:43 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 21, 2025, 05:23:24 PM
Congrats
Post by: Bearhunter308 on September 23, 2025, 08:23:49 AM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on September 26, 2025, 02:38:02 AM
Utah muzzy buck
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Post by: OutHouse on September 26, 2025, 09:31:24 AM
I getting out tonight, maybe I will get lucky!
Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 26, 2025, 11:52:35 AM
Post by: Whitenuckles on September 27, 2025, 05:12:04 PM
Post by: CackleBird98 on September 28, 2025, 05:25:30 PM
Post by: buglebuster on September 28, 2025, 05:55:59 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 28, 2025, 06:27:09 PM
I can finally add to this thread this year! I killed my 2025 muzzleloader buck this morning with this 3x3 with eyeguards.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250929/d14855e6469097edfc96f119b451b36e.jpg)
Finally, what took you so long.🤣
As always nicely done.👍
Post by: OutHouse on September 30, 2025, 11:13:01 AM
Post by: kellama2001 on September 30, 2025, 12:27:45 PM
2025 opening day Muzzy buck.
Dandy buck! :tup:
Post by: kellama2001 on September 30, 2025, 12:32:37 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 30, 2025, 01:20:25 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 30, 2025, 03:39:11 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 30, 2025, 03:45:57 PM
Post by: dvolmer on October 01, 2025, 08:54:21 PM
Post by: redi on October 01, 2025, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: jstone on October 02, 2025, 09:37:38 AM
Post by: bigmacc on October 02, 2025, 04:14:53 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 02, 2025, 05:25:47 PM
Having fun in Wyoming.
Indeed to move there faster.🤣
Nice bucks dvolmer.👍
Post by: dvolmer on October 03, 2025, 11:53:18 AM
Having fun in Wyoming.
Indeed to move there faster.🤣
Nice bucks dvolmer.👍
I want to move there so bad! But my 7 kids, 20 grandkids, my mom, mother in law, My 8 other siblings and there families, and my wife's 7 siblings and their families all live here so it wont happen anytime soon I am sure!!! Property taxes are getting so high here that it wont be long and they will be taking our homes even though they are already paid for!!! Gas was $2.90 in Evanston compared to $4.30 here! Crazy! Side note, we also got a cow elk yesterday morning right before we drove home so that will put some nice meat in the freezer!
Post by: Mfowl on October 03, 2025, 11:26:44 PM
My 2025 Wa muzzy buck.
Post by: pashok23 on October 04, 2025, 08:37:34 AM
I can finally add to this thread this year! I killed my 2025 muzzleloader buck this morning with this 3x3 with eyeguards.Nice buck man
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Post by: JasonG on October 04, 2025, 01:58:12 PM
I can finally add to this thread this year! I killed my 2025 muzzleloader buck this morning with this 3x3 with eyeguards.Great buck Buddy!!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250929/d14855e6469097edfc96f119b451b36e.jpg)
Post by: Humptulips on October 12, 2025, 02:45:44 PM
Maybe 8:30 Saturday morning. I forgot my shooting sticks so had to offhand about a 100-yard head shot. The shaky old man devil looked the other way for an instant.
Probably about 10-miles of biking in the day before it was loaded in the PU. Good and tired! By the way three points on one side even though it looks like a spike,2x3. :chuckle:
Post by: JakeLand on October 12, 2025, 02:58:10 PM
Post by: Berin Denson on October 12, 2025, 03:30:05 PM
We got one yesterday and another this morning. We made some amazing memories!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2025, 04:00:37 PM
I took my twins out this weekend for their first hunting season.
We got one yesterday and another this morning. We made some amazing memories!
Great job dad, tell the twin buck hunters nicely done.
Post by: Berin Denson on October 12, 2025, 04:03:34 PM
I took my twins out this weekend for their first hunting season.
We got one yesterday and another this morning. We made some amazing memories!
Great job dad, tell the twin buck hunters nicely done.
Thank you, I will make sure I do that!!
Post by: Bearhunter308 on October 12, 2025, 06:21:00 PM
Post by: KimberMAC on October 12, 2025, 07:06:13 PM
I took my twins out this weekend for their first hunting season.
We got one yesterday and another this morning. We made some amazing memories!
Awesome! Great memories being made. Passing the torch!
Post by: MADMAX on October 12, 2025, 07:32:26 PM
outstanding
Post by: TeacherMan on October 12, 2025, 07:49:18 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2025, 07:51:09 PM
My 12 year old drew an antlerless permit this year. He shot this big doe around 8:30 this morning. His second deer. Still trying to get my youngest son on his first deer.
Nicely done.👍
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2025, 07:51:40 PM
Daughter got it done tonight in North Idaho. Got her first buck at 11. Down hill 100 yard shot, bedded and quartered towards her. It jumped up and bolted downhill about 60 yards, 140 grain boattails, 7mm/08 in Youth Ruger M77.
He’ll of a first buck lady.👍
Post by: jrebel on October 12, 2025, 09:28:18 PM
Post by: redi on October 13, 2025, 04:55:08 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 13, 2025, 07:30:48 AM
Post by: Wingin it on October 13, 2025, 08:12:52 AM
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Post by: Whitenuckles on October 13, 2025, 01:09:26 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 13, 2025, 04:05:02 PM
Post by: Twispriver on October 13, 2025, 05:13:16 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on October 13, 2025, 05:38:01 PM
Post by: buglebuster on October 13, 2025, 06:08:54 PM
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Post by: jason stevens on October 13, 2025, 06:35:16 PM
Post by: tgomez on October 13, 2025, 07:45:44 PM
Post by: lewy on October 13, 2025, 08:59:14 PM
Post by: buglebuster on October 13, 2025, 09:06:50 PM
Congrats all. Looks like the girls are killing it this year. Mine got hers on sat. as well….
Awesome job, love it!
Post by: Bearhunter308 on October 13, 2025, 09:29:27 PM
First kill from a treestand. Man what a different experience. Wind was perfect, I was perched near his bedroom. Saw him at 25 yards in the brush (right when I was getting ready to get out of the tree cause last night's chili was screaming to come out just like it went in) :chuckle: he slowly picked his way towards me without a care in the world. Got to 10 yards before he gave me a good shot. Could have punched a shoulder sooner, but with having time, I wanted to avoid damaging any more meat than necessary. Gave me a broadside, close leg forward shot. Both lungs and heart. Stumbled 10 yards and fell.Nice work! I haven’t spent much time in a tree stand. I seem to lack the patience to sit in one spot very long. If I’m predator calling I’m good for an hour or so at a time, but it’s hard for me to sit and wait for deer.
Way to go!
Post by: Martinhunter on October 14, 2025, 12:56:09 AM
Congrats all. Looks like the girls are killing it this year. Mine got hers on sat. as well….Awesome job young lady, congratulations to both of you!
Post by: MeepDog on October 14, 2025, 07:42:18 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 14, 2025, 08:10:07 AM
Congrats all. Looks like the girls are killing it this year. Mine got hers on sat. as well….
Great job dad, nicely done little huntress.
Post by: String Bender on October 14, 2025, 03:26:47 PM
Post by: deer_hnter on October 14, 2025, 09:16:45 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 14, 2025, 09:41:42 PM
A little late posting, 1st legal buck I came across that would hold still early in the archery season. I love the late season but am not sure I was going to be able to pull the time off, so just happy to fill the tag.
First year using Grim Reapers and was super impressed!
Post by: forkyshooter on October 15, 2025, 06:59:43 AM
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on October 15, 2025, 07:42:10 AM
Idaho buck. Opening morningOnce again you do not live up to your billing
Nice buck
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Post by: Nate p on October 15, 2025, 08:07:27 AM
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Post by: Fletch on October 15, 2025, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: bearhunter99 on October 15, 2025, 04:57:28 PM
Post by: tgomez on October 15, 2025, 05:08:13 PM
Post by: forkyshooter on October 15, 2025, 07:27:39 PM
I'm getting good at that :chuckle:Idaho buck. Opening morningOnce again you do not live up to your billing
Nice buck
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Post by: ljsommer on October 15, 2025, 07:47:31 PM
Congrats to everyone, especially those who are getting the kids out!
A little late posting, 1st legal buck I came across that would hold still early in the archery season. I love the late season but am not sure I was going to be able to pull the time off, so just happy to fill the tag.
First year using Grim Reapers and was super impressed!
I am always eager to hear the stories from archery hunts in WA - was this from a tree stand? Still hunt? Spot and stalk?
Post by: actionshooter on October 15, 2025, 08:31:35 PM
Kinda funny story, It was spot and stalk in open timber.... he busted me putting the moves on him at 116yds but he kept looking back over his shoulder so I froze and was hoping his dad was hanging around :chuckle:Congrats to everyone, especially those who are getting the kids out!
A little late posting, 1st legal buck I came across that would hold still early in the archery season. I love the late season but am not sure I was going to be able to pull the time off, so just happy to fill the tag.
First year using Grim Reapers and was super impressed!
I am always eager to hear the stories from archery hunts in WA - was this from a tree stand? Still hunt? Spot and stalk?
Well, a big ole black moo cow came out of the brush and the buck all of the sudden was way more interested in that than he was with me. I hustled up to 55yds, still very much undecided if I wanted to take him or not, then he moved into the sun, perfectly broadside... I decided to just take a look through the sights, still not 100% sure I wanted to be done, well next thing I know the arrow was on it's way... he went about 200yds, pretty easy track.
Post by: brokentrail on October 15, 2025, 10:51:39 PM
Post by: ljsommer on October 16, 2025, 04:40:12 PM
This buck showed up at 6:10 and was giving a scotch broom bush everything he had.
That is a gorgeous rifle! Great furniture on that!
Post by: hunter399 on October 17, 2025, 07:20:06 AM
Added my long winded story,where I talk to much.
To another topic .
Congrats to all so far, wishing the rest some luck.👍🤙🤟
HECK YA!
Post by: str8meat on October 17, 2025, 05:35:36 PM
Post by: buglebuster on October 17, 2025, 06:07:01 PM
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Post by: brokentrail on October 17, 2025, 06:29:59 PM
This buck showed up at 6:10 and was giving a scotch broom bush everything he had.
That is a gorgeous rifle! Great furniture on that!
@ljsommer It absolutely is! A Weatherby that I bought my middle son for his forever deer rifle.... It happened to be in the safe, so I took it instead of my trusty Model 70, which looks worn out and tired but still shoots great.
Post by: 3boys on October 17, 2025, 10:34:14 PM
Boys first deer couldn’t be more pumped if I killed a giant proud of himAwesome! Best of times.
Post by: RoostrCogburn on October 18, 2025, 12:54:56 AM
Post by: kodiak10 on October 18, 2025, 08:35:38 AM
Post by: muleyslayer on October 18, 2025, 11:01:39 AM
Post by: pashok23 on October 18, 2025, 04:37:29 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 18, 2025, 04:59:33 PM
Post by: pashok23 on October 18, 2025, 05:03:52 PM
Nice buck, Pash.Thank you sir 🤝
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 18, 2025, 05:09:47 PM
Post by: buglebuster on October 18, 2025, 05:54:37 PM
Last evening of our 6 day hunt
Congrats again Paul, well deserved! You guys put in the effort! Was nice chatting with you those few days. See you next year.
Post by: pashok23 on October 18, 2025, 06:59:52 PM
Thank you Mike,see you next year 🤝Last evening of our 6 day hunt
Congrats again Paul, well deserved! You guys put in the effort! Was nice chatting with you those few days. See you next year.
You guys did great this season 👍
Post by: tonymiller7 on October 18, 2025, 09:04:39 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 18, 2025, 10:58:23 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on October 19, 2025, 06:46:18 AM
Post by: Antlershed on October 19, 2025, 05:26:57 PM
Post by: dvolmer on October 19, 2025, 05:28:21 PM
Post by: scottfrick on October 19, 2025, 11:00:44 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on October 20, 2025, 08:44:21 AM
Got my first buck on opening morning. I am self taught and mostly hunt solo, so it was a big moment for me. Shot it offhand with my lever action 44 mag from a treestand. So exciting to see years of determination and hard work finally turn into success. Ill be honest, had a hard time getting out of bed that morning since I heard a lot about the EHD in my area, but sure glad I did.
LOVE that rifle!
Post by: bigmacc on October 20, 2025, 03:45:16 PM
My son shot this Muley this morning. Also, first time having my daughter tag along on a hunt.Love it!!!!! That buck has a face only a mother(AND the shooter)could love😉 We’ve killed a few of those over the years, great buck👍, great pictures and great memories.
Post by: lewy on October 21, 2025, 07:22:39 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 21, 2025, 08:12:46 PM
Another young lady with a buck, this is my youngest with her first deer. She was able to work her way up to shooting a legal caliber for big game this year and wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps. I am one proud dad.
Wow young lady, nicely done.👍
Nice going dad.
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 21, 2025, 08:27:15 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 21, 2025, 08:28:03 PM
Another young lady with a buck, this is my youngest with her first deer. She was able to work her way up to shooting a legal caliber for big game this year and wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps. I am one proud dad.
This is awesome. Congrats to all involved. Solid work, Lewy. Great pic.
Post by: redi on October 21, 2025, 08:34:06 PM
Post by: brokentrail on October 22, 2025, 08:14:12 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on October 22, 2025, 09:09:18 AM
Post by: Turner89 on October 22, 2025, 09:20:06 AM
Another young lady with a buck, this is my youngest with her first deer. She was able to work her way up to shooting a legal caliber for big game this year and wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps. I am one proud dad.
Right on, congratulations to both of you. :tup:
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 22, 2025, 09:20:56 AM
Post by: JakeLand on October 22, 2025, 12:07:09 PM
Post by: bigmacc on October 22, 2025, 06:10:43 PM
Absolutely. 👍👍Another young lady with a buck, this is my youngest with her first deer. She was able to work her way up to shooting a legal caliber for big game this year and wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps. I am one proud dad.
Right on, congratulations to both of you. :tup:
Post by: cougkilr on October 22, 2025, 08:19:24 PM
Post by: lewy on October 22, 2025, 08:27:08 PM
Post by: X-Force on October 22, 2025, 08:30:17 PM
Post by: Bearhunter308 on October 22, 2025, 11:24:19 PM
Man the kids are dominating this year.I really like seeing all the kids being successful! Having hunted alone a lot, and now hunting with my son the past 3 seasons, I can honestly say I’m way happier helping him get a deer and seeing him be successful than just getting a deer on my own!
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 23, 2025, 06:41:25 AM
It was a pretty epic weekend for my daughter Ella and I. I killed my buck Sunday morning and she killed a stud buck on Monday.congrats. Your daughter’s buck is very unique. Do you have a side profile pic?
Post by: cougkilr on October 23, 2025, 09:56:34 AM
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Post by: String Bender on October 23, 2025, 03:22:45 PM
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Post by: brokentrail on October 25, 2025, 09:54:49 AM
Post by: Dark2Dark on October 25, 2025, 10:24:17 AM
@rmadsen Congrats to the young hunter! Can you explain how the suppressor has been a game changer? FWIW, I am suppressor stupid, never even seen one in person.
I would 10/10 not recommend shooting one until you are ready to spend the money to get one and have a gun that will host it. They totally change the shooting experience:
It's hearing safe to shoot without ear pro and if you wear ear pro it sounds like you're shooting a pellet gun.
They reduce the felt recoil by a bunch and the perceived recoil by an insane amount (since there is no muzzle blast).
The added weight at the end of the barrel changes the balance of the gun- reduces muzzle rise and helps keep your sight picture between shots.
Because your ears aren't ringing and your brain is not in shock you can hear the impact on the animal and know if you made a positive hit.
I think if everyone shot rifles from day one with suppressors, basically nobody would develop flinches. It takes shooting a high powered rifle from a somewhat intimidating experience to a very pleasant and fun one. I would have never really been into shooting steel recreationally with a 300 WM until it was suppressed.
I know I wasn't the first one to make the comment, but hopefully that helps. Maybe he will chime in with other reasons it has helped.
Post by: highside74 on October 25, 2025, 02:35:51 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 25, 2025, 03:10:21 PM
Post by: rmadsen on October 25, 2025, 03:28:48 PM
@rmadsen Congrats to the young hunter! Can you explain how the suppressor has been a game changer? FWIW, I am suppressor stupid, never even seen one in person.
@brokentrail, Dark2Dark did a great job summarizing. For a youth hunter, having a good shooting experience will make or break whether or not they stick with it or not. My kiddos have been spoiled as I set up a 6.5PRC with a suppressor for them out the gate and as a result they both are great marksmen and love to shoot (we had to switch to my 30-06 last minute due to a trigger issue on that rifle). I honestly think the recoil reduction is just as important as the noise reduction. Being able to be sitting there with my son communicating to him every step of the way knowing that neither of our ears were going to get blow out when he pulled the trigger was huge. He had some buck fever going and I was able to get him to calm his breathing with coaching and he made a great shot. If he had hearing pro on I don't know that we would have had the same outcome. Yes, a can is expensive, but it should last forever and it's made shooting my 300 win mag a lot more enjoyable!
Post by: brokentrail on October 25, 2025, 09:48:14 PM
Post by: jason stevens on October 26, 2025, 07:57:32 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 26, 2025, 08:23:59 AM
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 26, 2025, 08:29:35 AM
First buck!!!
Hell yeah dude, a blacktail any one of us would be stoked about!
Post by: buglebuster on October 26, 2025, 10:50:30 AM
First buck!!!
Congrats, even tho I’m actually kind of sad the 33 year streak of no buck is over… :chuckle:
Post by: shmacker on October 26, 2025, 11:59:28 AM
Post by: jason stevens on October 26, 2025, 02:06:24 PM
First buck!!!
Congrats, even tho I’m actually kind of sad the 33 year streak of no buck is over… :chuckle:
No ,my brother it just starts over hahaha
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 28, 2025, 08:12:25 AM
Post by: PointBlank on October 28, 2025, 11:47:28 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on October 28, 2025, 11:53:49 AM
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Post by: Twispriver on October 28, 2025, 04:17:57 PM
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Post by: PointBlank on October 28, 2025, 05:17:57 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 28, 2025, 05:21:52 PM
Thanks everyone! It has been a blessing!I never expected to shoot a buck like this. Let alone on public land. Been seeing a lot of pressure since the start and did not see much activity until this last weekend. Grateful for all the people that helped make it happen! Taxidermist said it’s a phenomenal buck hope to take it down to the sportsman’s show and get it scored
Hell yeah, congrats! Great lookin buck, looks to have a giant body on him too. Can’t complain about any of that.
Post by: fowl smacker on October 28, 2025, 07:59:23 PM
Post by: jason stevens on October 28, 2025, 08:01:17 PM
Post by: jason stevens on October 28, 2025, 08:02:39 PM
Found this guy chasing a doe and spike. Tarsals and neck fully activated. Finally got to break in the savage .243! 100gr federal power shock and he got about 60 yards before piling up. Day 14 of the season for me
The 100 grain is what I used also. Congrats!!!
Post by: highside74 on October 28, 2025, 08:03:35 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on October 30, 2025, 04:04:47 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on October 30, 2025, 04:28:56 PM
Got a good one this morning.
He looks angry. Did you shoot him in self defense?
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on October 30, 2025, 04:50:52 PM
I’d be upset too if 185 grains stopped me from getting some tail that was right in front of me 😂Got a good one this morning.
He looks angry. Did you shoot him in self defense?
Post by: fowl smacker on October 30, 2025, 09:42:13 PM
Fixed itThank you!
Post by: Platensek-po on October 31, 2025, 09:18:59 PM
Post by: Bearhunter308 on October 31, 2025, 10:54:11 PM
My son was able to get in done today. Was absolutely pouring down rain the whole time but he decided he wanted to hike in to his favorite spot. This guy jumped out right in front of us at about 25yrds and my sons shot him with his 7mm-08 freehand right in the brisket. Piled up right there and we got the fun quartering and pack out while taking a shower. His 3rd deer in this spot in the last 4 yrs. All within about a mile of each other. Congrats to all others in here especially the youth hunters!!!Awesome job! Way to stick it out and get it done!
I hunted about 6 hrs today with my youngest son, trying to get him on his first deer, didn’t see anything.
My older boy got his deer the day after opening day. Similar story, quartering it out in the rain and ending up absolutely soaked!🤣
Post by: brokentrail on November 01, 2025, 07:07:48 AM
My son was able to get in done today. Was absolutely pouring down rain the whole time but he decided he wanted to hike in to his favorite spot. This guy jumped out right in front of us at about 25yrds and my sons shot him with his 7mm-08 freehand right in the brisket. Piled up right there and we got the fun quartering and pack out while taking a shower. His 3rd deer in this spot in the last 4 yrs. All within about a mile of each other. Congrats to all others in here especially the youth hunters!!!
Congrats to your son. I am so happy to see the next generation success stories and pics! Thank you for sharing.
Post by: skagitsteel on November 01, 2025, 07:54:56 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on November 01, 2025, 07:58:09 AM
Post by: X-Force on November 01, 2025, 08:15:21 AM
Hopefully your going to post the story too!
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 01, 2025, 08:24:37 AM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on November 01, 2025, 08:40:11 AM
25 WA blacktailGiant!! Congrats!
Post by: Mfowl on November 01, 2025, 08:54:09 AM
25 WA blacktail
What a beaut! Congrats!
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 01, 2025, 09:18:43 AM
25 WA blacktailwhat a pretty deer! I like how you added the picture of the tail. I probably would’ve done the same.
Post by: skagitsteel on November 01, 2025, 09:22:17 AM
25 WA blacktailwhat a pretty deer! I like how you added the picture of the tail. I probably would’ve done the same.
Yeah it's just easier to do that than deal with the 'benchleg police' :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 01, 2025, 10:12:19 AM
25 WA blacktailwhat a pretty deer! I like how you added the picture of the tail. I probably would’ve done the same.
Yeah it's just easier to do that than deal with the 'benchleg police' :chuckle:
Bench leggers can have blacktails.😉
You would have to admit something odd is going on with that buck.
It’s a dandy though, congrats.👍
Post by: skagitsteel on November 01, 2025, 10:48:25 AM
25 WA blacktailwhat a pretty deer! I like how you added the picture of the tail. I probably would’ve done the same.
Yeah it's just easier to do that than deal with the 'benchleg police' :chuckle:
Bench leggers can have blacktails.😉
You would have to admit something odd is going on with that buck.
It’s a dandy though, congrats.👍
25 WA blacktailwhat a pretty deer! I like how you added the picture of the tail. I probably would’ve done the same.
Yeah it's just easier to do that than deal with the 'benchleg police' :chuckle:
Bench leggers can have blacktails.😉
You would have to admit something odd is going on with that buck.
It’s a dandy though, congrats.👍
I know you know this area, I've never seen a buck with any Muley in it anywhere close to this area this buck was taken. Over the years I've had a handful of giant framed BT on cam that were true blacktail in my opinion, extremely rare but they do exist. This was the first time I've hung a tag on one of those. Other than a big frame it was as BT in every other feature as any I've taken. If I thought it was a bench I would be real upfront about it. Either way doesn't really matter to me.
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 01, 2025, 11:02:28 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2025, 11:08:08 AM
Post by: highside74 on November 01, 2025, 11:55:46 AM
Post by: JakeLand on November 01, 2025, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: redi on November 01, 2025, 05:51:53 PM
Post by: jason stevens on November 01, 2025, 08:10:22 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on November 01, 2025, 08:38:14 PM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on November 01, 2025, 09:43:14 PM
Post by: 2MANY on November 01, 2025, 09:57:32 PM
He earns em.
Congrats.
Post by: highside74 on November 01, 2025, 10:14:31 PM
There's one thing I know about this goat man and the places he hunts.
He earns em.
Congrats.
Judging by his avatar pic and this 2025 pic, he hunts steep, true old growth timber country. Not much under story in either picture just big, thick tall trees.
Post by: Buckhunter28 on November 02, 2025, 04:09:51 AM
25 WA blacktailCongrats Ryan, that is a beast of a blacktail! The old, gnarly nontypical you killed in 2017 ignited a different level of blacktail addiction in me, I’ll spend my whole life looking for bucks of the caliber that you’re hammering year after year! That’s going to be a tough one to beat congrats
Post by: skagitsteel on November 02, 2025, 08:05:40 AM
25 WA blacktailCongrats Ryan, that is a beast of a blacktail! The old, gnarly nontypical you killed in 2017 ignited a different level of blacktail addiction in me, I’ll spend my whole life looking for bucks of the caliber that you’re hammering year after year! That’s going to be a tough one to beat congrats
The 2017 buck I wouldn't trade for all the others combined! I love the old ones most
Post by: skagitsteel on November 02, 2025, 08:21:54 AM
There's one thing I know about this goat man and the places he hunts.
He earns em.
Congrats.
Judging by his avatar pic and this 2025 pic, he hunts steep, true old growth timber country. Not much under story in either picture just big, thick tall trees.
There's one thing I know about this goat man and the places he hunts.
He earns em.
Congrats.
Judging by his avatar pic and this 2025 pic, he hunts steep, true old growth timber country. Not much under story in either picture just big, thick tall trees.
Very observant! I have questioned my sanity many times getting into that country in bad weather and deep snow. Crampons are a staple item in pack and often an ice axe and ski goggles. I cut tracks and tracked a couple bucks this year in snow as deep as 3'. Special weather combo sometimes gets them to bed up in more open timber without understory and that same combo has resulted in almost half the blacktail I've ever killed. 6 of my last 7 were in their beds when I found them.
Post by: ljsommer on November 02, 2025, 06:07:29 PM
25 WA blacktail
That is stunning, thank you for sharing! I'd love to hear the story if you're willing to share!
Post by: Twispriver on November 02, 2025, 06:24:01 PM
Exactly
Post by: freezerfull on November 03, 2025, 09:14:43 AM
25 WA blacktail
Phenomenal frame on this blacktail, congrats! What are your thoughts on his age? Pics can be deceiving but that face makes me think he’s not to his prime yet.
@skagitsteel
Post by: danger on November 03, 2025, 11:13:46 AM
Post by: skagitsteel on November 03, 2025, 11:34:34 AM
25 WA blacktail
Phenomenal frame on this blacktail, congrats! What are your thoughts on his age? Pics can be deceiving but that face makes me think he’s not to his prime yet.
@skagitsteel
I'm nearly 100% certain he's 4.5, so I'd say in his first prime year based on previous bucks I've watched grow.
Post by: freezerfull on November 03, 2025, 11:45:21 AM
25 WA blacktail
Phenomenal frame on this blacktail, congrats! What are your thoughts on his age? Pics can be deceiving but that face makes me think he’s not to his prime yet.
@skagitsteel
I'm nearly 100% certain he's 4.5, so I'd say in his first prime year based on previous bucks I've watched grow.
Thanks for the response. That was my guess looking at him as well. Awesome buck, congrats again!
Post by: JakeLand on November 06, 2025, 01:33:35 PM
Post by: highside74 on November 06, 2025, 01:41:02 PM
Post by: brokentrail on November 06, 2025, 02:24:45 PM
Post by: 2MANY on November 06, 2025, 02:27:57 PM
Post by: Griiz on November 06, 2025, 03:49:08 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 06, 2025, 04:41:14 PM
Post by: lewy on November 06, 2025, 08:26:35 PM
Post by: redi on November 06, 2025, 09:29:16 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on November 07, 2025, 05:23:07 PM
25 WA blacktail
Super Great Blackie.
Post by: Pacific Ghost on November 10, 2025, 07:57:46 AM
Post by: highside74 on November 10, 2025, 09:13:33 AM
Post by: Pete112288 on November 10, 2025, 03:23:43 PM
Post by: lewy on November 10, 2025, 05:33:55 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 10, 2025, 05:47:15 PM
Post by: wadu1 on November 10, 2025, 06:40:19 PM
Post by: Pacific Ghost on November 10, 2025, 06:50:27 PM
Plus, I love beefy eyeguards. Had a big body and fairly worn teeth. Going to send a few in for aging and see what they say.
Post by: raydog on November 10, 2025, 07:01:08 PM
Wa. 172”Dandy buck lewy
Post by: brew on November 10, 2025, 07:25:08 PM
Today 11/10nice job wadu1. Looks like a great shot
Post by: Shooter4 on November 10, 2025, 07:27:40 PM
Today 11/10Chasin does?
Post by: highside74 on November 10, 2025, 08:46:05 PM
I was going to say us old farts but self edited😁
Post by: Chukarhead on November 11, 2025, 10:34:20 PM
Short, sweet hunt and some tough solo packing out.
Post by: dvolmer on November 12, 2025, 04:41:23 PM
Post by: highside74 on November 12, 2025, 06:57:17 PM
Post by: wafisherman on November 12, 2025, 07:36:40 PM
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Post by: Born2late on November 12, 2025, 08:29:55 PM
Congrats
Post by: dreadi on November 13, 2025, 07:58:17 PM
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I've been hunting this property for a few years but hadn't recently seen any activity so the plan was to walk the road and hope we get the drop on a buck. Normally I sit in my blind but, that wasn't an option for still hunting this time.
We got the property about 5pm, got suited up and got to walking. Something about an extra 20+ pounds on your front will make you walk a bit slower. 3/4 of a mile in we come around a bend in the road and see black tails feeding. I got the rifle up to glass them, saw some antlers through the brush and they moved on. We crept real slow to where they were and then we saw them again in a clearing just off the road bit, maybe 40yds. The closest deer was clearly antlerless and the other one I couldn't see the top of the head because of the brush. Rifle up again and I'm moving around trying to find a window to check for antlers. Ah, yes, there's definitely a buck there. The window, with a solid shooting stance only give me the face and neck. Well I know this rifle will give me what I want at this distance so I'm taking this neck shot. PEW.
Deer move on. Buck isn't in sight. Walk over and there's the buck laying right where he previously stood. One .308 Accubond suppressed to the neck, "didn't even go 1"
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After dragging him into the road we walked back to the truck in the storm, got situated and drove over to load him up. Ms. Rachel and snacks kept her entertained while I did the tasks.
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Drove to a friend's house and his wife watched her while I took care of it. I had came prepared with her dinner and snacks. She did great with a new person for the first time without me. Definitely the most epic blacktail hunt I've had to date.
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Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on November 13, 2025, 08:05:37 PM
Post by: fowl smacker on November 13, 2025, 08:07:10 PM
Post by: jason stevens on November 13, 2025, 08:11:06 PM
My kid was able to get it done today after passing on a bunch of smaller bucks this season. She was bummed after not being able to get a shot off on another good buck this morning. 2 kids done, now it's my turn.
Congrats thats awesome, good luck to you dad hope you find your buck!!!
Post by: jason stevens on November 13, 2025, 08:11:49 PM
It was a rainy and windy Halloween in 663, I had missed most of general modern and all the stormy days prior when I kept seeing lots of people taking deer posted to Facebook groups. I didn't know stormy days brought out the boys. My daughter is too young to trick or treat so I got her some clothes from the thrift store and we went out dressed as deer hunters.
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I've been hunting this property for a few years but hadn't recently seen any activity so the plan was to walk the road and hope we get the drop on a buck. Normally I sit in my blind but, that wasn't an option for still hunting this time.
We got the property about 5pm, got suited up and got to walking. Something about an extra 20+ pounds on your front will make you walk a bit slower. 3/4 of a mile in we come around a bend in the road and see black tails feeding. I got the rifle up to glass them, saw some antlers through the brush and they moved on. We crept real slow to where they were and then we saw them again in a clearing just off the road bit, maybe 40yds. The closest deer was clearly antlerless and the other one I couldn't see the top of the head because of the brush. Rifle up again and I'm moving around trying to find a window to check for antlers. Ah, yes, there's definitely a buck there. The window, with a solid shooting stance only give me the face and neck. Well I know this rifle will give me what I want at this distance so I'm taking this neck shot. PEW.
Deer move on. Buck isn't in sight. Walk over and there's the buck laying right where he previously stood. One .308 Accubond suppressed to the neck, "didn't even go 1"
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After dragging him into the road we walked back to the truck in the storm, got situated and drove over to load him up. Ms. Rachel and snacks kept her entertained while I did the tasks.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251114/b78092355f2557300aef2d2cb829ef8b.jpg)
Drove to a friend's house and his wife watched her while I took care of it. I had came prepared with her dinner and snacks. She did great with a new person for the first time without me. Definitely the most epic blacktail hunt I've had to date.
Black Hammer Arms
www.blackhammerarms.com
The Guy On HuntWA Selling Suppressors
@blackhammerarms
Great job!!!
Post by: Geno on November 13, 2025, 08:13:51 PM
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Post by: craigapphunt on November 13, 2025, 08:30:01 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 13, 2025, 08:46:09 PM
Post by: Twispriver on November 13, 2025, 09:48:34 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 14, 2025, 01:24:21 AM
It was a good dayI’d say so
Post by: highside74 on November 14, 2025, 08:15:10 PM
Post by: ZaneHunts on November 16, 2025, 12:43:36 PM
Not a monster but a fairly big bodied blacktail
Post by: brokentrail on November 16, 2025, 02:32:24 PM
Post by: dreadi on November 16, 2025, 08:11:59 PM
Here's one that got away.
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Black Hammer Arms
www.blackhammerarms.com
The Guy On HuntWA Selling Suppressors
@blackhammerarms
Post by: Griiz on November 16, 2025, 08:35:32 PM
I saw 14 bucks and 2 does during general in pursuit of my target buck.
I saw him once from my stand but branches and brush foiled my opportunity as he cruised through. Late buck I was in meat mode and hadn’t seen a deer until this afternoon. I thought I was going to get tag soup. The rut appeared to be over and the deer were hiding out recovering. No fresh tracks on roads or trails. At 1:00 I let my wife know I still hadn’t seen a deer, she replied “ you still have time.” Lucky for me I did. He’s a younger buck. Didn’t smell rutty and neck hardly swollen. He was hanging with a smaller two point. My grandpa gave me his bike the year he passed. It is way too big for me but I enjoy using it during hunting season.
Post by: acspah33 on November 17, 2025, 09:28:53 AM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 19, 2025, 04:26:58 AM
27 years of hunting this state and this deer completes a full house in one season notching all my OTC WA tags.
Congratulations, nicely done.👍
Post by: Twispriver on November 19, 2025, 07:18:18 AM
My hunting partner and I call that hitting for the cycle. :tup:
Post by: Shooter4 on November 19, 2025, 08:10:30 AM
Post by: whitetailslyr on November 19, 2025, 04:35:43 PM
Post by: zwickeyman on November 19, 2025, 04:39:29 PM
Congratulations
Post by: jason stevens on November 19, 2025, 06:09:51 PM
Got it done yesterday! 264 yards, dropped in his tracks
Great buck