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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: bowman on July 07, 2009, 10:57:52 PM

Title: Gardner tag
Post by: bowman on July 07, 2009, 10:57:52 PM: Anyone score a Gardner tag? My dad drew this one and we can't wait. He had 10 points.

Four months away!
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Black Ghost on July 09, 2009, 05:03:37 PM: Nope didn't draw, but good luck! Should be fun!
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: huntnphool on July 09, 2009, 05:06:42 PM: Congrats on the draw, keep us posted on the hunt
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: MAVsled on July 09, 2009, 08:19:30 PM: congrats on the draw.

I've been trying that tag as my first & only choice for 11 years now. Maybe next year.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Wea300mag on July 09, 2009, 08:50:39 PM: That's a sweet tag, congrats to your dad. I will be one unit south (wolf unit) helping a bud with his tag.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: bowman on July 09, 2009, 10:07:44 PM: Thanks everyone,

I'll keep everyone posted on how we do. Good luck with your buddies tag Wea300mag.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Backstrap on July 10, 2009, 08:10:22 PM: Yes, I also drew the late buck tag for the Gardner unit (8 points). Never hunted the unit, but plan to scout it during the general season. It wipes out my elk hunting, but should be worth it. See you up there!
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: huntnphool on July 10, 2009, 08:19:58 PM: I've drawn it twice and took great bucks both times, helped a buddy one other year tag a good buck as well, congrats Backstrap, you will have a great time.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Backstrap on July 10, 2009, 08:56:43 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on July 10, 2009, 08:19:58 PM
I've drawn it twice and took great bucks both times, helped a buddy one other year tag a good buck as well, congrats Backstrap, you will have a great time.

Thanks Bro. I just looked at your photo album. Very nice. So what's the trick to late season mulies, or mulies in general? I'm normally a wet side blacktail chaser... Thanks again.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: huntnphool on July 10, 2009, 09:07:58 PM: PM sent Backstrap
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: bowman on July 10, 2009, 09:22:21 PM: Quote
Thanks Bro. I just looked at your photo album. Very nice. So what's the trick to late season mulies, or mulies in general? I'm normally a wet side blacktail chaser... Thanks again

Were in the same boat as you Backstrap. We are kind of clueless when it comes to late season mulie hunting. My dad has hunted it during the general season a few years back, and I have hunted the general archery season for the last 2 years. But when it comes to hunting during the late season we don't know what to expect :dunno:. Congrats to a great tag.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Backstrap on July 10, 2009, 09:33:32 PM: Quote
My dad has hunted it during the general season a few years back, and I have hunted the general archery season for the last 2 years. But when it comes to hunting during the late season we don't know what to expect :dunno:. Congrats to a great tag.

I'm counting on 80% commonality with any other hunting. Get off the beaten path, go slow, lots of looking/glassing, and cover some ground. I'll be mostly still hunting.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: Backstrap on July 10, 2009, 09:34:11 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on July 10, 2009, 09:07:58 PM
PM sent Backstrap

Thank you sir.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: huntnphool on July 10, 2009, 09:35:27 PM: Finish filling out your profile, where are you from?
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: bowman on July 10, 2009, 09:44:27 PM: Quote
I'm counting on 80% commonality with any other hunting. Get off the beaten path, go slow, lots of looking/glassing, and cover some ground. I'll be mostly still hunting.

That's what were planning on doing.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: ladydi25348 on July 12, 2009, 07:49:41 PM: Ok, I'll bite - just do not know what you are talking about - what is a Gardner Tag? For a special area or what? Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: MADMAX on July 12, 2009, 07:51:49 PM: Special tag for eastern Wa late mule deer, its a rut and migratory tag
Title: Re: Gardner tag
Post by: ladydi25348 on July 12, 2009, 08:18:13 PM: Awesome tag then - Guess they don't give out many of those! Thanks for the info.