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Title: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 02:34:09 PM: Ever get too close to a trophy deer. This picture was full frame. Wish I could say it was a big stalk, but was drving and I spotted him and he looked like another deer I like. I about crapped. I pulled up with the camera and had the 1.4 on. I ripped it off and got out of the truck. I was too close it wouldn't focus. He kept bleating at me. I ran backwards to get some distance between us, WELL....that hit his natural instinct to pursue. He started coming at me with his rut gate. GLARING and BLEATING. I'm like crap. I was trying to get back without getting skewered. I stood my ground with the big white lens and I guess that was enough. He turned away. FINALLY in range, but from behind. DAMN IT. I started following him. He checked a doe then moved on. I saw that I only had about 10 pics left on the card. I yelled at booner to dig out a new card and I was selective. I changed cards and he spotted two does on the hill. OFF he went. I am hoping I got a couple full frame shots of him instead of half a deer. That was so frickin cool I have a hard time evaluating the deer. I think he was about 3.5-4.5 years old. He is a carbon copy right down to a weak fork of his Daddy or brother. He lacks mass and some width of him. but HOLY MOLY. If he survives another year, I know where I will be hunting.(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09boneclose.jpg&hash=16ceb489f116154687525a135624b3abfb8b7949)
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Post by: Gobble on November 19, 2009, 02:39:19 PM: I guess he thought you were looking pretty hot Doug :chuckle:
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Post by: bigdave on November 19, 2009, 03:03:51 PM: "How was your lamb?" Skewered. I love that word!!

I can't get a buck.....you have to beat them off with a stick.

sigh.
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:23:00 PM: This is what it looks like just prior to the Skewer.....this is not a cropped image.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09boneskewered-1.jpg&hash=f540f61f0b06e9d185fe417330f5e11242c372ee)
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Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:26:58 PM: for the taxidermists out there......
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09bonetaxreference.jpg&hash=6505de6fac8699ac075d5c3a89f08ed462d86a34)
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:30:58 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09bonefullframe.jpg&hash=49efbf7576c3ecac5c107575d86849e596584f7d). another full frame :chuckle:
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Post by: saylean on November 19, 2009, 03:34:47 PM: great pics bone!
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Post by: runamuk on November 19, 2009, 03:37:04 PM: he is seriously giving you the stink eye.....nice
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Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:37:21 PM: Hold still, let me measure you so I know exact.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09boneletmemeasureyou.jpg&hash=4d7195d56532ef258ff7c0a9cc79ba5abf7ae0a4)
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:42:06 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09bonewidth.jpg&hash=cdd4f20f13932c62eab0b87c8c0c7e60c3fbb2c4).
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Post by: MichaelJ on November 19, 2009, 03:43:35 PM: Great pics doug, and honestly I'd put that buck at 3.5 yrs... what a stud he's gonna be!

Michael
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Post by: washelkhntr on November 19, 2009, 03:43:46 PM: Bone -
You never seem to amaze us with your photos. Thanks for positing them, and keep it up.
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:52:19 PM: Thanks!
I agree Michael, thats exactly what I thought. I figured 3.5 by the rest of him. I can't believe his antler growth though. What genetics. His dad or older brother who is carbon copy, I MEAN CARBON is an incredible deer.

Finally a full frame of him for you....
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09bonecover.jpg&hash=7ad953752168da045ca36dfec88256cee72dc0fe)
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 03:57:06 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09boneportrait.jpg&hash=f038fddddfee8c2f1438a89ffb9d0c80426a0a1b).
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Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2009, 03:58:17 PM: damn thats a nice buck. lets see pics of big brother or dad or whoever it is.
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Post by: MtnMuley on November 19, 2009, 04:23:08 PM: Nice, bonesh-ka-bob!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2009, 04:30:32 PM: wow
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 19, 2009, 04:37:05 PM: Wow, I am speechless. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 04:42:03 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fbonebigclose.jpg&hash=1e9533480e2fa0c0c27dc96ce70f15b10a4cb245).
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Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2009, 04:43:55 PM: gawd...

getting me dialed right in for this weekend.
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 04:55:17 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F09bonewoods.jpg&hash=f719e33c4b71bd73fab91773146f4ded41f1cea3).
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Post by: BRUSS on November 19, 2009, 07:17:43 PM: My goodness those are awesome pics Bone. What a buck. I am jealous you know the entire family. If these don't give my kids hunting fever I don't know what will. Again, thanks for sharing. Wow!
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Post by: GUscottie on November 19, 2009, 07:33:18 PM: That is an absolutely gorgeous buck
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2009, 08:18:19 PM: Thanks Guys! Whats really cool is that they are all public land hunted bucks. So we all have a crack at them.
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 19, 2009, 08:43:01 PM: Wow, what buck.......beautiful shots bone.
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Post by: swift on November 20, 2009, 07:56:24 AM: WOW Bone thats some nice pics! some good bloodlines for sure
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Post by: quadrafire on November 20, 2009, 08:03:27 AM: Holy cow. Nice shots and keeping your cool!
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Post by: Hornseeker on November 20, 2009, 04:18:21 PM: Dang....that is a nice buck. If we could get his rears to match up closer to his fronts...Life would be Goood....
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: mulehunter on November 20, 2009, 04:28:07 PM: :) Nice Mule deer! 8)

Mulehunter
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: Elkman on November 20, 2009, 09:51:30 PM: Very Nice Bone.
Just look at that neck in post #12. Amazing.
Wish I could get out there. :bash:
But I have to shoot a different kind of "Rack's" this weekend. ;)
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2009, 09:58:00 PM: DAWG.....
I think I'll be shooting 3rd graders playing basketball. LOL
Thanks by the way.
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Post by: Elkman on November 20, 2009, 10:08:19 PM: Believe me, I rather be heading up with my buddies setting up Late camp, but in this economy, I have to take every gig offered. But this one is going to be extra sweet.
Plus I get back Monday so I will still have time to make the opener.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 27, 2009, 02:32:45 PM: Wow, he is somthing else... Here's a little prayer that he makes it past the wolves this winter... :angel:
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Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2009, 08:30:27 AM: A-men to that. I'd love to get a picture of him standing next to Dad. :yike:
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Post by: bowsandhose on November 28, 2009, 08:47:06 AM: great pics bone
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Post by: mulehunter on November 28, 2009, 09:35:06 AM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on November 27, 2009, 02:32:45 PM
Wow, he is somthing else... Here's a little prayer that he makes it past the wolves this winter... :angel:

AMEN!

Mulehunter
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Post by: eastside boy on November 28, 2009, 08:09:45 PM: sweet pics!!!!!! :)
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Post by: KillerMiller on November 30, 2009, 06:20:25 PM: Awesome! :)
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 30, 2009, 06:36:43 PM: I fricken hate where I live!

Nice shots Bone!

-Steve
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: boneaddict on January 16, 2010, 08:10:31 PM: Thought I'd add this one.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fbigprofile.jpg&hash=82a1f110b1b44abda554c332944c2a0e0c9fe7fe)
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on January 17, 2010, 05:53:15 PM: :drool:
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Post by: Birdguy on January 17, 2010, 09:48:06 PM: Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on November 30, 2009, 06:36:43 PM
I fricken hate where I live!

Nice shots Bone!

-Steve
So true for most of us :bash:. I am with you JackOfAllTrades. Just think how crowded the other side of our state would be if we could all make a living over there though.
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE
Post by: fishcrazy on January 18, 2010, 10:22:01 AM: Quote from: Elkman on November 20, 2009, 09:51:30 PM
Just look at that neck in post #12. Amazing.

What neck? His head is attached to his front shoulders!!!

Awsome deer!!! and amazing photos. I love the detail in the close shots.

Kris
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Post by: Shootmoore on January 18, 2010, 10:31:51 AM: Great photo's!

But one question, what were you trying to do to his doe's that had him so pissed at you? :yike:

Shootmoore
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Post by: boneaddict on January 18, 2010, 11:44:53 AM: I all I know is when I pulled out the big white thing, he got real pissy.
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Post by: GUscottie on January 21, 2010, 09:37:54 PM: those front forks! WHOOOOEEEE
Title: Re: 09 Bones Bucks TOO CLOSE(2010 I'm back)
Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:09:33 PM: He's back. That means he passed on A LOT of BIG genes.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:20:52 PM: I'm still trying to figure out if there was Dad and son, or they were the same deer. The dude on the hill looked much than this guy, but the antler configuration was the same. Idabooner and I were still discussing it today. The buck today was EXACTLY where he was last year. Whether its the son or Dad, I'm just glad one of them spread their genes, and survived. Can you imagine surviving the wolves, cougars, cars and every guy in a camo shirt or orange vest. WOW
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fstillalive1.jpg&hash=4e228d91ef43f5a44ecf62d8b78ec121bf0fffa5)
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:26:04 PM: This was taken TODAY!

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fstillalive2.jpg&hash=33629e4ceb122a9550c834e560c7aa38a43716fd).
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:30:25 PM: Suspected Dad ( might be him.....last year. EXACTLY in the same spot)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fffffffbbb.jpg&hash=57675f0c76f7ba5ab4b798bb7e89ef97cade6264)
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:31:16 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fweak1.jpg&hash=a6ffcb4e7b155a4f4b90b910905478b7c01b10a9).
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Post by: SkookumHntr on November 03, 2010, 08:34:06 PM: :drool:
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:40:10 PM: again 2010
Wish I had a better angle of him. I couldn't get his attention. Too far away.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fanglew.jpg&hash=1c4d4304309a39be2ac8e9a59eac1888bd03f86c)
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Post by: winston2789 on November 03, 2010, 08:46:05 PM: :yike: Unbelievable..... Thanks for sharing!!! :drool:
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Post by: 270Shooter on November 03, 2010, 08:46:47 PM: Gash Dang what a Hawger
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Post by: ser300wsm on November 03, 2010, 08:49:47 PM: Good lord that is a very nice muley, WOW. Thanks for sharing the pics, awesome :brew:
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Post by: UBA on November 03, 2010, 08:53:22 PM: Awesome pics. Keep them coming for us who didn't draw any tags.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2010, 08:58:05 PM: I took 1500 pics Monday and Tuesday, only about 130 today.
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Post by: mulehunter on November 03, 2010, 08:59:29 PM: Thats what I am looking for. Someday! Nice shot pics... Awsome!

Mulehunter
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Post by: UBA on November 03, 2010, 10:37:11 PM: Man what a sweet buck. How did you get interested in taking pics of huge bucks bone? Was it a hobby passed done by your dad?
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Post by: teanawayslayer on November 04, 2010, 05:57:44 AM: bone you in the methow or general area
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Post by: boneaddict on November 04, 2010, 06:16:51 AM: I'm all over Teanaway, but yes these are from the Methow.

UBA. I have been absolutely addicted to bone my whole life. Any set of antlers I could touch and measure I would. I collected books and magazines and would spend hours out there from bicycle days (before driver license) to now. Hornseeker and I would hit shows, shed antler hunt, you name it. It kinda got to a point where I think people didn't believe all the deer I was seeing, so I started to want to document them. It merged into what it is today. Its at a point where I think its harder to get a photo of a big buck than it is to kill it. I enjoy the challenge. Its just like hunting. I've always enjoyed photogrpahy even from an early age. I guess I got that from my mother. It was her cmaera I "borrowed" to capture my first buck image.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on November 04, 2010, 06:42:32 AM: I cant believe the tag holders arent on him...
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Post by: GoldTip on November 04, 2010, 06:50:02 AM: Wow, great buck and great pics Bone, thanks as always for sharing.
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Post by: teanawayslayer on November 04, 2010, 06:51:16 AM: I feel the same way bone. Just like I would rather have somone else I take hunting shoot a nice buck. I spend a lot of time in the woods. My buddies just come over when it is time to kill. To me there isn't much reward in that.
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Post by: hirshey on November 04, 2010, 06:41:21 PM: Always a viewing pleasure when I click on your threads. :)
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Post by: GUscottie on November 04, 2010, 09:34:51 PM: Quote from: hirshey on November 04, 2010, 06:41:21 PM
Always a viewing pleasure when I click on your threads. :)
:yeah: