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Title: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 02, 2009, 09:00:38 AM: Well my hunt started yesterday so I took off for the day and went to check how the deer were doing...Ended up seeing some nice bucks. Located 2 that were really nice and one of those was really really nice!!! Got pics of one of em. Both 4x5's but just not wide enough for what im looking for! Ill update this post as the hunt progresses!!!

Would you have taken him on day 1 of your hunt???
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Gobble on November 02, 2009, 09:19:46 AM: Thats a good lookin buck, I might have been tempted to take it. Well see if I can hold out, my late tag is from 11/25-11/30 in the Alta unit.

Good luck ;)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: M_ray on November 02, 2009, 09:21:26 AM: Nope he's a nice buck but not on the first day of your tag! ;)
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Post by: saylean on November 02, 2009, 09:21:45 AM: SHOOT!...

of course, I am not picky
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Gobble on November 02, 2009, 09:24:45 AM: What unit is your tag for? Mine is the Alta unit for muzzy
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Post by: ihunt on November 02, 2009, 09:30:24 AM: My dad has the Pearrygin tag but also drew a bull tag so we will be over there when elk is done. I think he would have shot that buck.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Wacenturion on November 02, 2009, 09:47:31 AM: Back in the early 90's I passed on a huge whitetail during a late permit hunt in the Blues in the first few hours of the first day of my hunt. This buck literally looked liked he had a small rocking chair on his head...4 on the beam most about 10-11 inches tall with good eye guards and a split of about 5-6 inches off the G2 on his left side. Without measuring would have definitely been 170 - 200 class. Had him tending a doe at 100 yards for over and hour and decided to let him walk as I wanted to continue hunting for at least 5-7 days. Son, who didn't have a permit, threatened shooting him while I was watching through my 10x70 Fuji's and he was looking through the scope. Biggest buck he had ever seen....me too for that matter.

Never saw him again, passed on two more 140-150 class bucks in the next two days and finally ended up seven days in to it shooting a nice typical 4x4 in the 130 class. Every time I look at the 130 class buck I took and had mounted I see the other three, and especially that big one.............who forever will be know in the family and circle of friends as the "*censored*" buck.......first word referring to me...lol.

Had four great hunts and 7 days of pure enjoyment in my favorite place on this planet, which is what it is all about. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: antlerbolic_bearoids on November 02, 2009, 09:56:57 AM: That SOB would have been kicking in the dust, and I would have been the happiest guy on this forum. 8) I hope you find what you are looking for! I would love to have that tag, good luck!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 02, 2009, 09:59:14 AM: Stick to your goals, if your looking for bigger you did the right thing! Good luck
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Post by: mossback91 on November 02, 2009, 10:05:40 AM: figure out how the state can give me your tag and go hunt some blackies
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Ray on November 02, 2009, 10:09:00 AM: If it's a rifle tag I would wait. If I was carrying my bow I would have tried to seal the deal.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: popeshawnpaul on November 02, 2009, 10:09:24 AM: Quote from: Wacenturion on November 02, 2009, 09:47:31 AM
Back in the early 90's I passed on a huge whitetail during a late permit hunt in the Blues in the first few hours of the first day of my hunt. This buck literally looked liked he had a small rocking chair on his head...4 on the beam most about 10-11 inches tall with good eye guards and a split of about 5-6 inches off the G2 on his left side. Without measuring would have definitely been 170 - 200 class. Had him tending a doe at 100 yards for over and hour and decided to let him walk as I wanted to continue hunting for at least 5-7 days. Son, who didn't have a permit, threatened shooting him while I was watching through my 10x70 Fuji's and he was looking through the scope. Biggest buck he had ever seen....me too for that matter.

Never saw him again, passed on two more 140-150 class bucks in the next two days and finally ended up seven days in to it shooting a nice typical 4x4 in the 130 class. Every time I look at the 130 class buck I took and had mounted I see the other three, and especially that big one.............who forever will be know in the family and circle of friends as the "*censored*" buck.......first word referring to me...lol.

Had four great hunts and 7 days of pure enjoyment in my favorite place on this planet, which is what it is all about. :chuckle:

Shoot the big SOB and hunt with a camera the rest of the 7 days. Problem solved. :tup:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on November 02, 2009, 10:27:40 AM: It would have been hunt over.....
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: addicted on November 02, 2009, 10:31:48 AM: BOOM
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Post by: washingtonmuley on November 02, 2009, 10:32:07 AM: No
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Post by: Ridgerunner on November 02, 2009, 10:50:21 AM: What unit? Its a good buck, not a great one, depends on what you really want out of the tag.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 02, 2009, 11:05:00 AM: I will be hunting hard from the 6th-20th and looking over what the unit has to offer. Hopefully with some snow it will help me out a little bit and move some of the big bucks down a little lower. I saw 6 other 4 points. Quite a few 3 points and lots of small bucks. I am holding out for a wide or trashy buck so hopefully I can make it happen. Good luck everyone!!! Justin
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: M_ray on November 02, 2009, 11:11:00 AM: And again I'll say it ... with the tag you have NO ... I heard about the other one you saw so you know what I mean when I say THAT is the type of buck you should be looking to harvest with this tag ;) !!! Keep us posted, Good luck :)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: sandythebowtotenmama on November 02, 2009, 11:36:17 AM: :archery_smiley:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Buckmark on November 02, 2009, 11:57:24 AM: This early no, but later maybe, would like a different angle to see him though.
I'm with you hogsniper, i like my bucks a little on the trashy side..
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Nash on November 02, 2009, 01:14:07 PM: I would shoot the hell out of him. But i have yet to shoot anything with my bow so the first thing thats legal is what im going for.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 02, 2009, 01:15:55 PM: he is a nice buck like you said but i would of passes as well
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Schmalzfam on November 02, 2009, 01:26:15 PM: Hey Justin,
Where do you plan on hunting> Winthrop side? I know some of Conconully is in that unit.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: MtnMuley on November 02, 2009, 03:25:44 PM: Spent many of long days in that unit during the late tag season. Pretty nice buck you posted, but you made the right decision. Don't be under the impression that there are numerous giant non-typical's there. If that's your goal though, I hope you fulfill it. Two years ago spent 9 straight days there and never found anything over 160" out of 150 bucks. You have a good tag, and best of luck! :)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: huntnphool on November 02, 2009, 04:00:48 PM: There are better bucks in that unit, stick it until the last couple days before dropping that guy.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 02, 2009, 04:35:46 PM: Good luck.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2009, 04:47:53 PM: if you have 2 weeks to hunt that unit on a late tag i think you made the right decision.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: eastside boy on November 03, 2009, 10:44:57 PM: Its a nice one for sure.....but its still early. Keep on it and find one you really like.....you can always shoot a regular ol buck on the last day if things don't pan out on the trashy side :chuckle:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: DeerHarvester on November 08, 2009, 06:00:52 PM: Just got a text from Justin. He ended his hunt with a 26" 4 point. I will let him fill in the rest.

here is a cell phone pic:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: huntnphool on November 08, 2009, 06:07:36 PM: Cant wait for the update.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Wea300mag on November 08, 2009, 08:43:51 PM: That looks like a good buck from the cell pic.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Sideswipe on November 08, 2009, 11:29:23 PM: Shezzam Sgt Carter!!!When you don't start hunt'in 'til 45+ you aren't so particular. Good Job Justin!!!! Now I won't be able to get my nap!!!!Doggone addrenellin!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 08, 2009, 11:54:16 PM: looks like a nice buck congrats to him
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 03:16:05 PM: Well as you see my hunt is over!!! Tried to hold out but after glassing a lot of bucks, it came to an end yesterday! I did see some awesome country, lots of nice deer and met some great people. Thanks to all who helped out with my hunt. You know who you are. I hunted 5 days and this is the best buck I saw. Shot him from 180 yards with a remington .280. Did see a 30" buck which I tried to kill and Im now glad he outsmarted me, but he didnt have half the mass or height this buck had. Well here he is...Waited 11 years to kill him but it was worth the wait!!!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 03:18:27 PM: I got lots more pics just have to upload em onto the comp. Take care and good luck to the rest of the late tag holders!!!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: remington300mag on November 09, 2009, 03:22:08 PM: Great Buck....congrats!!! That is a heavy horned sob.....would rather have mass then width any day! Good Job!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: jackelope on November 09, 2009, 03:24:49 PM: congrats Justin. thats a great buck with a ton of mass.
more pics please.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on November 09, 2009, 03:25:25 PM: Outstanding buck! Great job!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: woodywsu on November 09, 2009, 03:28:58 PM: Great buck with a lot of mass. Nice work! He's pushing the 180" mark. Nice buck.
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Post by: 50CalJim on November 09, 2009, 03:35:57 PM: Nice looking Buck! Congrats.
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Post by: bucklucky on November 09, 2009, 03:41:50 PM: Hell of a Buck Justin, cant wait to see him!! Congrats on the hogger Muley!!
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Post by: DUGANDEER on November 09, 2009, 03:45:44 PM: Congrats on a great buck!!!!!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: M_ray on November 09, 2009, 03:46:07 PM: You did good man!!! He's a very nice buck, Congrats! :)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: huntnphool on November 09, 2009, 03:54:25 PM: Way to go Justin, thats a real nice Washington buck, will look good on the wall. :tup:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 09, 2009, 03:55:48 PM: Very nice buck, glad your hard work paid off.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 09, 2009, 04:01:23 PM: That's a great buck! Good job holding out. I probably would have nailed that one you saw on day 1.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Buckmark on November 09, 2009, 04:02:53 PM: Stop long arming that dink.. :chuckle:
Great buck, way to get the most of that tag..
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: kramman on November 09, 2009, 04:40:49 PM: congrats thats a hog!!!!
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Post by: Wea300mag on November 09, 2009, 04:45:18 PM: Well done Justin, we are headed over tomorrow to try to equal your success. Hopefully the wolves saved one of the big ones for us.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on November 09, 2009, 04:46:31 PM: Nice job Justin! Congratulations! That trophy room is filling up!
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Post by: KillerMiller on November 09, 2009, 04:53:44 PM: Fantastic buck! :drool:
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Post by: DeerHarvester on November 09, 2009, 05:00:31 PM: Congrats on a Great buck. Hard to find them like that in this state. :drool:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: alecvg on November 09, 2009, 05:53:35 PM: Nice job man! Can't wait to see more pics!
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Post by: shanevg on November 09, 2009, 05:59:18 PM: Congrats on an awesome buck!
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Post by: SuperDave on November 09, 2009, 08:06:00 PM: Nice lookin buck! Congratulations!
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Post by: Elliott on November 09, 2009, 08:08:45 PM: nice buck, hope it doesnt take 11 yrs to get the next monster
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Post by: eastside boy on November 09, 2009, 08:15:53 PM: Great Buck....I would be thrilled with him!!!! :drool:
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Post by: 270Shooter on November 09, 2009, 08:21:31 PM: Great buck Hog 8)
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Post by: Hornseeker on November 09, 2009, 08:44:03 PM: I think that is a beautiful buck sniper! Nice job!!
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Post by: buckhorn2 on November 09, 2009, 08:50:01 PM: Thats a really nice buck you waited a long time for the tag but did it justice with that deer.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 08:56:34 PM: Had my hunting partner along for the trip also!! Had a great time and couldnt have ended better!!!!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Buckmark on November 09, 2009, 09:05:29 PM: Again nice buck, you gonna put a ring on that girls finger?? Better get to it.. ;)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: alecvg on November 09, 2009, 09:11:27 PM: Once again, awesome buck! I would have taken that one in a second, good thing you didn't shoot the 4x5 on the first!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: yelp on November 09, 2009, 09:13:22 PM: Quote from: Wacenturion on November 02, 2009, 09:47:31 AM
Back in the early 90's I passed on a huge whitetail during a late permit hunt in the Blues in the first few hours of the first day of my hunt. This buck literally looked liked he had a small rocking chair on his head...4 on the beam most about 10-11 inches tall with good eye guards and a split of about 5-6 inches off the G2 on his left side. Without measuring would have definitely been 170 - 200 class. Had him tending a doe at 100 yards for over and hour and decided to let him walk as I wanted to continue hunting for at least 5-7 days. Son, who didn't have a permit, threatened shooting him while I was watching through my 10x70 Fuji's and he was looking through the scope. Biggest buck he had ever seen....me too for that matter.

Never saw him again, passed on two more 140-150 class bucks in the next two days and finally ended up seven days in to it shooting a nice typical 4x4 in the 130 class. Every time I look at the 130 class buck I took and had mounted I see the other three, and especially that big one.............who forever will be know in the family and circle of friends as the "*censored*" buck.......first word referring to me...lol.

Had four great hunts and 7 days of pure enjoyment in my favorite place on this planet, which is what it is all about. :chuckle:

*censored* :)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Shannon on November 09, 2009, 09:14:08 PM: Good buck. I'd take a wall full of those. The Elmer Fudd hat rocks. I have one just like it. Its my good luck charm but I get *censored* from whatever camp I am in. I tell them they are just jealous. :) Between college and taxidermy bills you gotta be broke.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 09:15:17 PM: Lol, it would have had to be the last day to shoot the 4x5. And come on buckmark she reads the forums a lot...When I get older I might!!! Lol
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 09:17:35 PM: Ah money's for spending!!! Just gotta work enough for the next hunting trip! Lol Yea the hat is pretty funny, she's always cold so it helps out a lot. There's another up the twisp river somewhere's that she lost so she had to replace it before this hunt!!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: antlerbolic_bearoids on November 09, 2009, 09:18:19 PM: Dandy buck! :drool:
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Post by: saylean on November 09, 2009, 09:23:32 PM: Bitchin work. Good work hogsniper. Its a great buck! Congrats man!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Buckmark on November 09, 2009, 09:24:23 PM: Quote from: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 09:15:17 PM
Lol, it would have had to be the last day to shoot the 4x5. And come on buckmark she reads the forums a lot...When I get older I might!!! Lol
Take some adivce from a slightly older guy, some are once in a lifetime.. ;)
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: nw_bowhunter on November 09, 2009, 09:29:39 PM: That is a very nice buck. Congrats again
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on November 09, 2009, 10:49:10 PM: way to go hog looks like a nice buck
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: finnman on November 10, 2009, 08:25:56 AM: You did it man! Beautiful buck Justin!!!
Congrats to both of you!!!!

Jason
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: fireoff on November 10, 2009, 10:22:57 AM: Justin, That is one heck of a buck! Nice job, I hope that when I draw that tag I can get the same quality of a buck. Once again way to go!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: wamuledeer on November 10, 2009, 10:31:11 AM: Great buck, congrats. That is one of my top two choices on my wish list.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 10, 2009, 12:58:31 PM: Great buck Justin. Now it's time for duck hunting.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: boneaddict on November 12, 2009, 10:09:49 AM: Awesome buck Hog. I missed your success as I was out trying to take his picture. ;) AWESOME JOB!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hogsniper on November 13, 2009, 11:22:35 AM: Thanks for all the compliments. Now the waiting game starts over for the next tag. Hope its not too terribly long, dont know if I can take it. Hope to see somemore hitting the ground soon...The weather is nasty there right now so that should help. Good luck all!!! Justin
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: M_ray on November 13, 2009, 01:33:04 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 12, 2009, 10:09:49 AM
Awesome buck Hog. I missed your success as I was out trying to take his picture. ;) AWESOME JOB!

Wow all I know is if I ever get drawn I'm gonna check with you first so I can find out where all the big bucks are ... you will probably be taking pictures of him and I will be one of the retatrds following you around like fleas!!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Ray on November 13, 2009, 08:52:56 PM: Wow nice work there. I've had my head in the sand for a couple of weeks and it's good to see you connected on a real nice one. Congratulations.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: billythekidrock on November 13, 2009, 09:40:07 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on November 09, 2009, 09:05:29 PM
Again nice buck, you gonna put a ring on that girls finger?? Better get to it.. ;)

Quote from: Buckmark on November 09, 2009, 09:24:23 PM
Quote from: hogsniper on November 09, 2009, 09:15:17 PM
Lol, it would have had to be the last day to shoot the 4x5. And come on buckmark she reads the forums a lot...When I get older I might!!! Lol
Take some adivce from a slightly older guy, some are once in a lifetime.. ;)

Yep, basically the same thing I told him. They are a couple of great people.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: billythekidrock on November 13, 2009, 09:41:28 PM: Congrats on a great buck Justin.
You two put a hurtin on some good bucks this year.
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Bearhunter on November 14, 2009, 06:54:00 AM: Great buck buddy! Sorry I couldnt be along looks like you did great though! Catch up with ya when I get back into town!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: boneaddict on November 14, 2009, 07:30:47 AM: Your hunting partner knows where there are afew up there. I was where you shot your buck day before yesterday and didn't see a dang thing. Not even any pesky big twos to take pics of, you guys killed them all. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: piled-up on November 25, 2009, 12:59:06 PM: Thats a nice heavy buck ;).Was it a pearrygin tag?
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Post by: brett123 on November 25, 2009, 07:12:45 PM: deffinatly :drool:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: hirshey on November 25, 2009, 07:29:30 PM: Quote from: Gobble on November 02, 2009, 09:19:46 AM
Thats a good lookin buck, I might have been tempted to take it. Well see if I can hold out, my late tag is from 11/25-11/30 in the Alta unit.

Good luck ;)

That's a great tag... I've seen a few great bucks in the locale as of recent... here's to you finding a beaut!
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: Buckoholic on November 25, 2009, 08:42:44 PM: Great management buck Justin!!! It takes a real man to shoot that small of a buck!!! :chuckle: Just kiddin just proves the woolley boyz are on a tear this year!!! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: redsetter on November 26, 2009, 12:09:35 PM: congrats on the nice buck what unit were you hunting
Title: Re: Late tag's 09
Post by: uplandhunter870 on November 30, 2009, 04:34:51 PM: that hunt would have been over in about the same amount of time it took you to take that picture. :chuckle: