Post by: WARHORSE on December 14, 2009, 09:51:09 AM
Post by: turkey slayer on December 14, 2009, 10:02:29 AM
Slayer
Post by: WARHORSE on December 14, 2009, 11:29:45 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 11:35:34 AM
Post by: Special T on December 14, 2009, 11:39:20 AM
Post by: LongTatLaw on December 14, 2009, 11:44:01 AM
Im not sure what the deer tag brings...but the elk tags are CRAZZZY
but I believe its like an all access pass to all areas and all seasons..i may be wrong
when ya hear GOV tag...think...jesus christ huge animal at the cost of a starter home ;)
Post by: SkookumHntr on December 14, 2009, 11:46:31 AM
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2009, 11:53:25 AM
I herd it was a dink...
Yeah? but it will still be bigger than anything you usually get! :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 11:55:04 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 14, 2009, 11:55:45 AM
SpecialT...its pretty easy...just need a like what 30,000$?
Im not sure what the deer tag brings...but the elk tags are CRAZZZY
but I believe its like an all access pass to all areas and all seasons..i may be wrong
when ya hear GOV tag...think...jesus christ huge animal at the cost of a starter home ;)
That's a pretty good decription Longtatlaw. I think they were going for a little cheaper this year due to the recession, since they are bid on. Still, about the cost of a new pickup...
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 14, 2009, 12:03:38 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 12:06:18 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 14, 2009, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 01:46:20 PM
Post by: WARHORSE on December 14, 2009, 03:07:43 PM
-Get the pic up, I gotta see this guy :drool:not my pic to post maybe someone knows the guy and can get permission or the hunter himself will post it! it was a good buck! as far as it being worthy of the gov tag :dunno: that's all in the tag holders eyes! i guess it was or he wouldn't have shot it. for some reason i don't think i will ever have that dilemma :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 03:16:50 PM
Post by: andrew_12gauge on December 14, 2009, 03:27:58 PM
SpecialT...its pretty easy...just need a like what 30,000$?
Im not sure what the deer tag brings...but the elk tags are CRAZZZY
but I believe its like an all access pass to all areas and all seasons..i may be wrong
when ya hear GOV tag...think...jesus christ huge animal at the cost of a starter home ;)
actually this year the gov mule deer tag went for $7,500
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/raffles_auctions.pdf
that link has all of the auction tag prices as well as the amount of revenue from raffle tags
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 03:29:15 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 14, 2009, 03:30:19 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 14, 2009, 03:31:51 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 03:32:33 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 03:33:16 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 03:41:10 PM
Im interested in seeing what the prices are like this year.. I bet they are even lower than last year.
I need a number so I know how many units of plasma to sell next year :P
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2009, 03:55:59 PM
Post by: alecvg on December 14, 2009, 04:03:31 PM
All the deer are on the eastside, so why are all the tags on the westside...oh yeah, thats where the money is...LOL
LOL
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 14, 2009, 04:06:47 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 14, 2009, 04:14:54 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 14, 2009, 04:26:17 PM
Let me guess Mray, you and Rob were helping him.
Whats that supposed to mean? Because a couple guys think its a nice buck and are not bashing the guy, that means we are helping him out? Really? :dunno:
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 04:40:27 PM
Post by: turkey slayer on December 14, 2009, 04:40:53 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 14, 2009, 04:47:28 PM
I need a number so I know how many units of plasma to sell next year :P
:yeah: :chuckle:
Post by: littlebuf on December 14, 2009, 04:51:33 PM
Post by: GoldTip on December 14, 2009, 04:51:46 PM
Post by: WABONEHNTR on December 14, 2009, 05:11:43 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 14, 2009, 05:14:33 PM
Seems like a ton of people have already seen the pic, hope someone will post it here, would love to see it.
I don't have permission but someone will eventually it's just a matter of time! ;)
Post by: turkey slayer on December 14, 2009, 05:35:29 PM
Post by: bucklucky on December 14, 2009, 05:41:31 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 14, 2009, 05:45:47 PM
Post by: turkey slayer on December 14, 2009, 05:58:22 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on December 14, 2009, 06:01:10 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on December 14, 2009, 06:06:11 PM
Sure would be nice to see this buck :dunno:
it'll happen, always does :chuckle:
i always got the impression that you could get a 200in muley with that tag :dunno:, me im so used to seeing blackies id shoot the first 4 point i saw :chuckle:
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 14, 2009, 06:43:15 PM
Post by: Craig on December 14, 2009, 07:08:48 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 14, 2009, 07:14:07 PM
If I shot the gov buck this post would sure make me want to post the pictures on here. :bdid:
Why not? I've never seen a nice buck, or even a mediocre buck not get a nice round of applause here. Some people need to get out of touch with their more feminine side, jesus there are some sensitive people around here lately. I think all that was said really is that it is a hell of a lot of money to pay for that quality of animal, contrary to some opinions, you can't "bash" anything unless it's been posted and it hasn't even been posted yet. We get all worked up into a lather over a mystery buck :bash:. Show me the picture please so I can applaud it, thank you.
Post by: WABONEHNTR on December 14, 2009, 07:56:55 PM
SpecialT...its pretty easy...just need a like what 30,000$?
Im not sure what the deer tag brings...but the elk tags are CRAZZZY
but I believe its like an all access pass to all areas and all seasons..i may be wrong
when ya hear GOV tag...think...jesus christ huge animal at the cost of a starter home ;)
Not sure where 30K came from? The deer tags sells for less than half that. I think the more money the better. It all goes to research of that species.
Post by: washelkhntr on December 14, 2009, 08:04:41 PM
Post by: Special T on December 14, 2009, 09:31:02 PM
Post by: Alan K on December 14, 2009, 09:51:26 PM
So long as the money goes somewhere and benefits something one animal is well worth the thousands of dollars it brings in in my opinion. . .
Also, if someone has the cash laying around to buy in on something like this the money certainly can't be that big of a chunk out of his or her pocket. For 7k or whatever this one went for (basically the price of a nice guided hunt), he got to hunt the whole east side for a super long season. That alone would be worth more than going on a 7k 5 day hunt and shooting a nice buck in my opinion. . .
Bottom line, it wasn't that expensive, at least not to him, and he shot a buck he was happy to take. More power to him.
Post by: 7ultra on December 14, 2009, 11:06:40 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 06:07:18 AM
and no Rob, didn't mean anything by it, that's why the smiley face, I knew you and maybe Mray were helping with our one member on here and thought you might be involved with this one as well, and thought that yours and Mrays opinion were about the same. That was my connotation.
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 06:55:29 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 06:58:27 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2009, 07:09:18 AM
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 07:18:15 AM
the guy didn't spend $30k.
I know I will modify.
Eastside deer tag went for $7500 not $30,000
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 07:27:05 AM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/raffles_auctions.pdf
Post by: bobcat on December 15, 2009, 07:39:39 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 07:46:37 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2009, 07:58:21 AM
honestly to me when folks are willing to spend a fairly large amount of money to go hunting places, a governors tag at $7k is a bargain.
i don't have that kind of money but some people do. i know people that shoot $20k shotguns and spend $5-7k to go fishing and release everything they catch.
the guys that spend that kind of money that goes to our wildlife should be thanked for their donation to our state's wildlife.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 08:02:58 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2009, 08:04:10 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 08:05:57 AM
I saw some cheep wing shoots in argentina last week.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 08:14:53 AM
Post by: lokidog on December 15, 2009, 08:38:53 AM
Post by: Romulus on December 15, 2009, 08:45:59 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 08:50:21 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 08:56:27 AM
Post by: bobcat on December 15, 2009, 09:01:06 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 09:24:24 AM
Hopefully people don't think of a "governor's tag" as if they are just purchasing a B & C buck, but just as an opportunity to hunt a 4 month long season and take a decent, representative animal for what is available in this state. It's really sad when a guy cares nothing about the hunt except what his buck scores.
How many Washington Governor tag bucks did not score well? I don't consider myself a big mule deer trophy hunter in any regard, but I have to disagree somewhat. Regardless of what peoples hunting goals are, for that type of tag the majority of hunters will have the perception it is a true trophy hunt :twocents:.
Post by: hornhunter on December 15, 2009, 09:28:25 AM
Hopefully people don't think of a "governor's tag" as if they are just purchasing a B & C buck, but just as an opportunity to hunt a 4 month long season and take a decent, representative animal for what is available in this state. It's really sad when a guy cares nothing about the hunt except what his buck scores.
I dont agree bobcat, If you buy the gov tag, you are buying a B&C buck. If you want hunt for four months apply for the multi season tag. Its about 7350.00 cheaper. Plus the guy who buys the gov tag most likley has a few other hunts he has purchased for the season so I bet hes not going to be hunting for his gov buck for four months. Its more likely the raffle tag and the incentive tag guys will be hunting the four month time frame. the new guy as proof, thats notr always true either. In the end I would consider 7500.00 a "bargin" :chuckle: for the tag. If you book a guided 7 day hunt in one of Wyoming or Colorado's trophey units it will cost you 3500.00/4500.00 plus the tag 400.00 + or -. Travel to and from another 400.00 + or -. and a guide tip 200.00/300.00. On the high end of my estimate that is 5400.00 :yike: for a 7 day hunt in one unit. for another 2000.00 you can get a goveners tag where you should be able to shoot a 190"+ buck with a little time invested. Of course there will be additional costs for travel etc. associated with the gov tag but if you step back and think about its a pretty "good" deal considering previous years tag prices and other states gov tag prices Have I over thought this or what? :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on December 15, 2009, 09:35:14 AM
Post by: hornhunter on December 15, 2009, 09:41:59 AM
I'm not saying it's not a trophy hunt, just that to me it shouldn't be all about the score. If the guy kills a buck he's happy with that's all that should matter. And yes, for $7500 it's a great deal. If I had the money I would buy that tag for sure. Like others have said, if you really want a good buck you should go to another state, like Colorado.
Yes, other states are better than ours for trophy mule deer.
Post by: Romulus on December 15, 2009, 09:43:13 AM
Post by: WARHORSE on December 15, 2009, 09:53:58 AM
Post by: mossback91 on December 15, 2009, 11:25:50 AM
Post by: KNOPHISH on December 15, 2009, 11:47:07 AM
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 11:48:06 AM
Quote
Alot of talk in this thread!!!
And backtracking! :chuckle:
I don't get it ... What does it matter? I've seen a few larger bucks on here this year, a ton of smaller bucks for sure and now there is something wrong with a 180 class buck just because he paid for the tag? ... but you'll be a hero if you want the same buck with the raffle tag and end up with tag soup??? :dunno:
My only hope is that the tag holder will still want to post it now that all you experts have torn his buck to shreds!!! :rolleyes:
Post by: Dipsnort on December 15, 2009, 11:58:45 AM
My only hope is that the tag holder will still want to post it now that all you experts have torn his buck to shreds!!! :rolleyes:No kidding. Over the top testosterone. Sheesh... :violent1:
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 12:28:19 PM
Alot of talk in this thread!!!
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
That made my day....
Post by: PolarBear on December 15, 2009, 12:42:09 PM
Post by: kirkl on December 15, 2009, 12:51:34 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 15, 2009, 12:55:17 PM
Agree with M_Ray 100%, to many yayhoos on here! its not your money he bought the tag with so just keep your mouths shut.
Me too...great buck. I'd be stoked to take that buck in WA.
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 12:59:02 PM
Post by: squeeze2drop on December 15, 2009, 01:01:38 PM
Post by: PolarBear on December 15, 2009, 01:04:14 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 01:04:28 PM
OMG that's the phrase of the month..... :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 01:13:38 PM
The amazing thing about the spread was the deer was so tall, it didn't look that wide. A 34 inch toyo spare could fit inside it though. :yike:
Post by: PolarBear on December 15, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 01:23:35 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 01:25:17 PM
Post by: PolarBear on December 15, 2009, 01:27:17 PM
Post by: whacker1 on December 15, 2009, 01:28:19 PM
Post by: Intruder on December 15, 2009, 01:32:02 PM
Post by: squeeze2drop on December 15, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
As stimulating as it was reading these 7 pages of posts, I mean no offense by this.... where the F*** is the picture? Just bein a :sas: but I really do want to see this thing.
:yeah:
Post by: PolarBear on December 15, 2009, 01:38:16 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 01:46:05 PM
We use to ride horses onto the rez from Bear Pot and out to and past Seventeen and Lil 17. There used to be some absolute monsters out there, whities and mule bucks. We stood on the helicopter pad on Seventeen and watched 4 mule bucks that were in the high 180s or better and couldn't do a thing about it. The Colvilles want to expand their hunting area but they have the best land in the state to hunt on now. :dunno:
I can second that, one of the nicest typical 4x4 mulies I've seen over there was bedded right along a main Rez road :bash:.
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 01:48:52 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 01:53:29 PM
After I stopped to gawk at it, I think I scared it up far enough away from the roads (3-400yds) it was probably safe. ;)
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 01:59:31 PM
I wish I could post it for you guys but I have respect for the hunter and the person who sent it to me and I will not do that ... At this point the we'll just have to see how the tag holder takes it when he reads this and he'll be the deciding factor as to weather or not the rest of you see it!
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 02:01:36 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/4b19f09524802399.jpg)
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 02:08:08 PM
Post by: Dipsnort on December 15, 2009, 02:10:03 PM
I guess the feeling I got from alot of people including your self Bone was that this buck wasn't worthy of a Gov. tag because it is 180??? 180 is a big buck that every one of the people on this post would be tripping each other up to get a shot at! The general feeling I am getting was that because it was the Gov. tag it somehow has a score to live up to??? :dunno::iamwithstupid: Exactly!
And by the way, if the picture that was just posted really is the Gov. buck, holy crap, that's a monster that I would take in a quarter of a milisecond with a Gov. tag!
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 02:11:17 PM
His buck is a great buck. Its hard to express the point I was trying to get to. It was more reflective of the state our herd is in that a 180 buck is what a hardcore guy can come up with, with unlimited pressure, time etc on the winter range. I'm sorry I can't express that in a logical manner. As stated many times on here the trophy is in the eye of the beholder. If he pulled on it, he is obviosly happy with it.
Post by: MuleySniper on December 15, 2009, 02:11:44 PM
MS
Post by: GoldTip on December 15, 2009, 02:13:35 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 02:14:13 PM
Post by: GoldTip on December 15, 2009, 02:15:26 PM
200 is right, as in 200K Utah buck. :chuckle:
Gotcha....or got me, whichever the case may be.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 02:15:58 PM
It shouldn't matter what buck I posted right guys?
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 02:24:23 PM
You got too many feelings M_ray...they're bound to get hurt. :chuckle:
Miles I'm not hurt! how bout for once you don't ruin a post with your off topic attempts to start a pissin match? Isnt this why you have been banned before? everyone else can seem to stick to the topic and understand what was said. My 8 year old catches on faster than you do :rolleyes:
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 02:25:35 PM
There may have been a little "mistake" in the photo I posted :lol4:
It shouldn't matter what buck I posted right guys?
Bastage :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 02:29:16 PM
I think maybe I under guessed him. :chuckle:
His buck is a great buck. Its hard to express the point I was trying to get to. It was more reflective of the state our herd is in that a 180 buck is what a hardcore guy can come up with, with unlimited pressure, time etc on the winter range. I'm sorry I can't express that in a logical manner. As stated many times on here the trophy is in the eye of the beholder. If he pulled on it, he is obviously happy with it.
Bone I can accept that that's why I asked (Not in an accusatory manner BTW Miles) :) It seemed early on in this post that it had to live up to a standard and I just wanted the Trophy itself to be honored and not scoffed cause it should be bigger ... Thanks for the clarification hopefully some of the others will see where I was coming from.
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2009, 02:30:04 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 02:39:02 PM
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on December 15, 2009, 02:47:24 PM
Post by: Curly on December 15, 2009, 03:01:23 PM
What buck is that?? i want the story on that guy!! its definitely not the Wa Gov Tag buck...
I bet you can find the story on Monstery Muleys.com
Post by: MichaelJ on December 15, 2009, 03:08:37 PM
What buck is that?? i want the story on that guy!! its definitely not the Wa Gov Tag buck...
I bet you can find the story on Monstery Muleys.com
I thought I was on Monster Muleys.com! :rolleyes:
Michael
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 03:24:24 PM
Post by: alanger on December 15, 2009, 03:26:16 PM
Good idea bone, lets see some more governor tag bucks.
Post by: whacker1 on December 15, 2009, 03:27:06 PM
Governor tags
raffle tags.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 03:33:35 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/4aa83e735f3183d5.jpg)
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 15, 2009, 03:38:15 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/48e643273e600fd4.jpg)
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 03:45:52 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/44ea284514ce7b87.jpg)
Post by: andrew_12gauge on December 15, 2009, 03:46:45 PM
While we are waiting, someone should pull all the other gov tag bucks and post them. Thats Utahs, it would be nice to see Arizonas and some of the others. I know Colorados was on here and so was Idahos. At least i think Idaho was or maybe I got that in the mail. Killer deer anyway.
i havent seen a pic of the idaho gov tag buck or any of the super tag bucks either?
Post by: whacker1 on December 15, 2009, 03:48:35 PM
If I post something like that in my life time then you folks can guess that I photo-shopped it or died on the same day.
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 03:52:32 PM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on December 15, 2009, 03:54:42 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 15, 2009, 04:01:44 PM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 04:09:13 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 04:14:52 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 15, 2009, 04:16:11 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 04:16:39 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 04:19:25 PM
Post by: hornhunter on December 15, 2009, 04:21:07 PM
I think I got Idaho in an email. I'll see if I got permission.....
ha ha ha ha :chuckle: at least bones panties arnt in a bunch!! Hope you didnt hurt anyones feelings :'(
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 04:21:21 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 15, 2009, 04:25:26 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 04:27:38 PM
Post by: UBA on December 15, 2009, 04:29:36 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on December 15, 2009, 04:32:36 PM
Michael
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 05:21:23 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 05:23:59 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/deer.jpg)
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 15, 2009, 05:28:02 PM
Manwhocrieswolf
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 15, 2009, 05:28:29 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 05:54:52 PM
its last years..this years is smaller
We get the point WDFW-SUX you called it a dink!
Post by: TheHunt on December 15, 2009, 06:01:49 PM
Here is the pic
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/4b19f09524802399.jpg)
That looks like the owner of the tent company out of Camas Washington in that picture.
Post by: washelkhntr on December 15, 2009, 06:04:37 PM
Post by: Geno on December 15, 2009, 06:06:54 PM
Post by: squeeze2drop on December 15, 2009, 06:26:38 PM
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 06:28:26 PM
That is the buck right?
Post by: washelkhntr on December 15, 2009, 06:28:53 PM
Post by: squeeze2drop on December 15, 2009, 06:29:47 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 15, 2009, 07:53:19 PM
Post by: yelp on December 15, 2009, 07:59:35 PM
thats not the buck.
Whose buck is that then?
Post by: M_ray on December 15, 2009, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 15, 2009, 08:31:31 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 08:55:03 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 16, 2009, 10:49:29 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 16, 2009, 10:53:27 AM
Post by: hunt4 on December 16, 2009, 11:08:20 AM
Post by: Curly on December 16, 2009, 02:01:54 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 02:04:59 PM
Post by: GoldTip on December 16, 2009, 02:19:50 PM
Id post it but I might get shunned..
Most of us shun you now, don't let that stop you from posting the pic....... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 02:23:28 PM
Post by: UBA on December 16, 2009, 02:28:47 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 16, 2009, 02:32:46 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 16, 2009, 02:38:07 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 02:39:36 PM
Post by: denali on December 16, 2009, 02:47:57 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 02:54:18 PM
Post by: Holg3107 on December 16, 2009, 02:56:03 PM
Post by: Curly on December 16, 2009, 02:57:53 PM
12 pages Curly, 12Yeah.....almost made it to 13 too. Of course I'm not even sure that that is the buck........ :dunno: That is a hell of a buck, though.
Post by: MtnMuley on December 16, 2009, 04:17:45 PM
Post by: alanger on December 16, 2009, 04:18:27 PM
Here is the pic
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/4b19f09524802399.jpg)
Im pretty sure this isnt last years but :dunno:
Post by: alanger on December 16, 2009, 04:19:55 PM
Nope, wrong again. ;) I'm hoping the post gets to 20 before a pic is posted.
Gotta know it will, :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 16, 2009, 04:20:13 PM
That is a hell of a buck, though.
WHAT BUCK!!!???!!! :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: Curly on December 16, 2009, 04:36:17 PM
Post by: turkey slayer on December 16, 2009, 04:45:31 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 16, 2009, 04:58:57 PM
Washingtonthis is last years governors tag buck for washington. there are better pics posted on here somewhere.
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/deer.jpg)
Post by: jackelope on December 16, 2009, 04:59:46 PM
Here is the pic
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/4b19f09524802399.jpg)
That looks like the owner of the tent company out of Camas Washington in that picture.
i don't know this buck as any buck i've ever heard of coming out of washington.
Post by: jackelope on December 16, 2009, 05:00:23 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/file002.jpg)
this buck is the colorado governors tag buck 2009.
Post by: Wea300mag on December 16, 2009, 05:52:35 PM
Post by: yelp on December 16, 2009, 06:06:32 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 06:09:25 PM
Same buck different pic
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10069/deer.jpg)
Post by: boneaddict on December 16, 2009, 06:21:48 PM
Post by: Yak-NDN on December 16, 2009, 06:23:51 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 06:25:18 PM
Its simmular to last years gov buck only Bigger
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 16, 2009, 06:38:08 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 16, 2009, 06:40:04 PM
Is that Ted Nugent?
Yes definitely.
Post by: alanger on December 16, 2009, 06:46:30 PM
What year is this one from?
that was last years.
Post by: GUscottie on December 16, 2009, 06:51:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 16, 2009, 08:43:00 PM
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CONGRATS!!!!! I would've shot that pig with any tag in any state!!!!!
nobody posting in this thread has shot any of the bucks pictured in this thread.
the '08 gov buck looks a lot more huge on the hoof than it does in any of these pics too. i think he grossed a little over 200" if i remember correctly.
:twocents:
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 16, 2009, 09:50:45 PM
QuoteCONGRATS!!!!! I would've shot that pig with any tag in any state!!!!!
nobody posting in this thread has shot any of the bucks pictured in this thread.
the '08 gov buck looks a lot more huge on the hoof than it does in any of these pics too. i think he grossed a little over 200" if i remember correctly.
:twocents:
My bad.... :) Guess I was just scanning thru tooooooooo quick..... :bash: Still... All bucks shown.... Would've been down no matter what..... :chuckle:
Post by: alanger on December 18, 2009, 10:32:39 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 18, 2009, 10:50:51 PM
Post by: M_ray on December 19, 2009, 08:31:00 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 19, 2009, 10:11:43 AM
good job gang.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 19, 2009, 11:14:58 AM
personally i think it's great that the folks who do have or have seen the pic have enough respect for the guy to not post the pic without him giving the ok nod.
good job gang.
X2
Post by: MichaelJ on December 19, 2009, 01:51:02 PM
QuoteCONGRATS!!!!! I would've shot that pig with any tag in any state!!!!!
nobody posting in this thread has shot any of the bucks pictured in this thread.
the '08 gov buck looks a lot more huge on the hoof than it does in any of these pics too. i think he grossed a little over 200" if i remember correctly.
:twocents:
It was a pretty young deer too... saw him the year before he got shot and he was still big but not as big... I think that buck was only 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 when he was shot...
Michael
Post by: alanger on December 21, 2009, 07:56:09 PM
QuoteCONGRATS!!!!! I would've shot that pig with any tag in any state!!!!!
nobody posting in this thread has shot any of the bucks pictured in this thread.
the '08 gov buck looks a lot more huge on the hoof than it does in any of these pics too. i think he grossed a little over 200" if i remember correctly.
:twocents:
It was a pretty young deer too... saw him the year before he got shot and he was still big but not as big... I think that buck was only 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 when he was shot...
Michael
:yeah:
Post by: jackelope on December 21, 2009, 07:58:57 PM
Post by: EastWaViking on December 21, 2009, 08:06:21 PM
What year is this one from?
somebody paid big money for that spindly thing?
Post by: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 12:56:36 AM
Post by: longstevo on December 22, 2009, 01:06:53 AM
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$4
Post by: MtnMuley on December 22, 2009, 07:59:53 AM
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on December 22, 2009, 08:05:47 AM
Post by: WABONEHNTR on December 22, 2009, 08:45:35 PM
this is the email I got. Looks like a spike.
Wastick.
Is the full length shaft arrow for the carp when you see them? :chuckle:
Post by: longstevo on December 22, 2009, 10:22:45 PM
$12K-$15K. This year I believe is was bought for $13.8K. The rumors of it going for $7.5K are false. I am talking about the Eastern WA Gov Tag, not the new Whitetail Tag.
Man, I wish I could afford buying that tag...
Post by: wastickslinger on December 23, 2009, 12:58:43 AM
this is the email I got. Looks like a spike.
Wastick.
Is the full length shaft arrow for the carp when you see them? :chuckle:
yotes and grouse. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on December 23, 2009, 11:03:14 AM
$12K-$15K. This year I believe is was bought for $13.8K. The rumors of it going for $7.5K are false. I am talking about the Eastern WA Gov Tag, not the new Whitetail Tag.
Man, I wish I could afford buying that tag...
I heard it went for 16k
Post by: KNOPHISH on December 25, 2009, 06:00:49 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 25, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 25, 2009, 06:48:15 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 25, 2009, 08:32:24 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2009, 08:35:58 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 25, 2009, 09:25:17 PM
As a soldier, I certainly am not anywhere near affluent, but I have no problem defending a person's right to become wealthy in our system. Besides... I retire in a couple of years... so, who knows? :dunno: :)
Post by: M_ray on December 25, 2009, 09:51:53 PM
it really sucks to think he would get criticized for using a guide. thats the reason these gov tag guys don't post anything on sites like this...because folks like to criticize the way they hunt. look at whats happened here in the past...why would any of them post anything for all the b.s. that gets said?
In the past? how bout the criticism just on this post? Don't get me wrong I wish they would but I can see why they wouldn't want to post a story ... would you? :dunno:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 25, 2009, 09:53:25 PM
it really sucks to think he would get criticized for using a guide. thats the reason these gov tag guys don't post anything on sites like this...because folks like to criticize the way they hunt. look at whats happened here in the past...why would any of them post anything for all the b.s. that gets said?
In the past? how bout the criticism just on this post? Don't get me wrong I wish they would but I can see why they wouldn't want to post a story ... would you? :dunno:
Prolly not.... :(
Post by: M_ray on December 25, 2009, 10:01:21 PM
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they have the same chance to become rich in this country as anyone else does. As a soldier, I certainly am not anywhere near affluent, but I have no problem defending a person's right to become wealthy in our system.
BTW I agree with you and thank you for making this a possibility for all of us! :) I know I appreciate it!!!
Post by: huntnphool on December 25, 2009, 10:50:02 PM
it really sucks to think he would get criticized for using a guide. thats the reason these gov tag guys don't post anything on sites like this...because folks like to criticize the way they hunt. look at whats happened here in the past...why would any of them post anything for all the b.s. that gets said?
Spot on right there. I have seen the buck and it is a lot more impressive than the pics, some times the camera jusy does not capture the true size. I posted pics of Toms incentive tag buck, I thought I got good pics that really capture the size of that pig, but looking at them after the fact I missed the boat a bit. Guys that I showed while heading to Charlies will tell you its way more impressive in hand than the pics show, same for the "auction tag" buck. Its a nice buck guys, any of us would be happy with it on our wall. Same as last year, another trophy that the pics just dont do it justice.
They have earned the privaledge to aquire the tag and do what most of us can only aspire to do, dont hate the player...hate the game.
Post by: squeeze2drop on December 26, 2009, 08:18:17 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 26, 2009, 08:26:20 AM
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wouldn't want to post a story ... would you?Well I guess I would as I post everything from an accidental discharge to blurry pictures, from my wife hating me to getting nothing for Christmas. I share everything. Maybe that means I am an extrovert or that I could give a rip what other people think, or my propensity to share :dunno: I show you guys what I shoot everyyear and half the time show pictures of the preseason scout, skylines etc. I even tell you if its the Entiat, or the Methow or the NE corner. I tell you if its a Yakima ram, a Clemens ram or a Chelan ram. If you are ashamed of what you shot, or how you got it, then I might see it, but that doesn't even stop me.
Post by: MtnMuley on December 26, 2009, 08:30:02 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2009, 08:42:20 AM
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They have earned the privaledge to aquire the tag and do what most of us can only aspire to do, dont hate the player...hate the game.
why even hate the game?
whats the game? having money to buy gov tags or the gov tags in general.
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2009, 08:54:42 AM
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Well I guess I would as I post everything
yeah Doug, agreed, but the big difference that i see is that there aren't a bunch of armchair quarterbacks telling you that you suck or you should have done it this way instead of that way or etc...
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 26, 2009, 09:01:20 AM
Hope everone had a good xmas :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on December 26, 2009, 10:49:57 AM
QuoteWell I guess I would as I post everything
yeah Doug, agreed, but the big difference that i see is that there aren't a bunch of armchair quarterbacks telling you that you suck or you should have done it this way instead of that way or etc...
Exactly! That was my thought while reading your post Bone, You don't have a bunch of guy's criticizing your hunt or animal before you have made it public.
Post by: mossback91 on December 26, 2009, 11:39:27 AM
The guy that the killed the buck had a great time. Those who helped had a great time also. I'm sure they're sitting back lurking at all the comments made and still having a great time. ;) I bet if is this post reaches 20 pages, a pic will be posted.*censored* people better get to postin!! :chuckle:
Post by: Galpster on December 26, 2009, 11:43:02 AM
Post by: Jamieb on December 26, 2009, 12:47:49 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 27, 2009, 07:56:37 AM
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yeah Doug, agreed, but the big difference that i see is that there aren't a bunch of armchair quarterbacks telling you that you suck or you should have done it this way instead of that way or etc...
Probably because any one of them could have my tag, and its not as easy to talk smack. :chuckle:
Post by: longstevo on December 27, 2009, 11:46:36 AM
Where is the darn pic already!!!! Anyone know of another sight that it is on. I want to see this dink!!!
Could you copy and paste it on here? I mean, its already circulating the internet, so...
Post by: Galpster on December 27, 2009, 11:50:46 AM
Let's be encouraging instead of tearing this guy down. We are in this together!!
Post by: huntnphool on December 27, 2009, 11:54:09 AM
I bet it is a quality buck. I do not know why I or all of us are being rude. Are we just upset that we couldn't afford to pay for this tag? It is good for us. The money goes back into our wildlife. Let's give it a rest and wait to see a quality buck and I bet a great story!!!
Let's be encouraging instead of tearing this guy down. We are in this together!!
Like I said, it would make a great addition to my wall. :tup:
Post by: hunt4 on December 27, 2009, 12:05:18 PM
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I mean, its already circulating the internet, so...:dunno: I do not think so you would have already seen it. It has made it around by cellphone for sure.
It is a respectable deer for any tag and hoping ALL the money this guy payed for it is used for what it was intended for
Post by: longstevo on December 27, 2009, 12:08:46 PM
QuoteI mean, its already circulating the internet, so...:dunno: I do not think so you would have already seen it. It has made it around by cellphone for sure.
It is a respectable deer for any tag and hoping ALL the money this guy payed for it is used for what it was intended for
Well, what I mean was that other guy said he'd seen it on another site, so doing that pretty much releases all exclusive privacy the photo may have had before.
Oh well. Hope to see it up here after so much talk about it.
Post by: alanger on December 27, 2009, 12:20:53 PM
I bet it is a quality buck. I do not know why I or all of us are being rude. Are we just upset that we couldn't afford to pay for this tag? It is good for us. The money goes back into our wildlife. Let's give it a rest and wait to see a quality buck and I bet a great story!!!
Let's be encouraging instead of tearing this guy down. We are in this together!!
Like I said, it would make a great addition to my wall. :tup:
yeah to any wall. i wouldnt mind it.
Post by: huntnphool on December 27, 2009, 12:34:10 PM
Post by: alanger on December 28, 2009, 09:16:47 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 28, 2009, 09:55:06 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 28, 2009, 10:00:35 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 28, 2009, 10:06:13 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 28, 2009, 10:07:59 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 28, 2009, 10:09:08 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 28, 2009, 10:14:42 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 28, 2009, 10:27:54 AM
7k is alot for a whitetail.....IMO
Well, if you can easily afford it, and you are in a position to hunt the entire season, you could probably count on putting one in the books... Might be worth it to some...
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 28, 2009, 10:35:52 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 28, 2009, 10:45:04 AM
Id go to Kansas or Iowa for that kind of money.
Maybe, if you were just going to hunt "blind" and hope for a good buck. But what if you already had eyes on a 190 class whitey, on private ground, that you knew you had a good chance of killing if you just spent the time in the area during the right times of the year? Don't forget, some of these auction tags are bought by people who have already scouted out the animal they want to harvest...
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 28, 2009, 10:47:05 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 28, 2009, 10:51:25 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 28, 2009, 10:53:23 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 28, 2009, 11:15:05 AM
you can get the best guided hunt in any eastern state or Saskatchewan or Alberta for 7k.
Well, I had a buck on my trailcam this year that would have gone well over 150 gross. He disappeared as soon as the bow season started, but I am pretty sure that no one harvested him. If I had the time, and the money, it might have been worth being able to hang out there during the peak times and see when he showed...
Post by: alanger on December 28, 2009, 11:19:17 AM
I guess my problem is that I dont like Whities...YES im biased.
how can you not like them scronney things
Post by: realization1929 on December 31, 2009, 12:22:51 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2756%2F4224528230_e932f51dbc_o.jpg&hash=fd59257cea726b8c909ae0b9d70ccff169045e83)
Post by: longstevo on December 31, 2009, 12:28:07 PM
It's a fine buck! For a little guy...
:chuckle:
Post by: huntnphool on December 31, 2009, 12:30:26 PM
Post by: Cougeyes on December 31, 2009, 12:30:41 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2009, 12:31:54 PM
Post by: rougheye on December 31, 2009, 12:32:44 PM
Post by: Cougeyes on December 31, 2009, 12:34:14 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 31, 2009, 12:35:40 PM
Post by: GoldTip on December 31, 2009, 12:35:56 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 31, 2009, 12:36:26 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2009, 12:37:01 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 12:40:20 PM
Post by: rougheye on December 31, 2009, 12:42:45 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 31, 2009, 12:43:43 PM
To me that picture makes it really hard to judge the size of that buck. It could be a dink or a total monster.
Perhaps a little more time in the field would help you, :dunno: clearly a shooter in my eyes and obviously 180+.
Post by: Buckmark on December 31, 2009, 12:45:16 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 31, 2009, 12:47:17 PM
I think he is a beautiful deer. Congrats to the hunter.
Post by: Broken Arrow on December 31, 2009, 12:48:21 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
To me that picture makes it really hard to judge the size of that buck. It could be a dink or a total monster.
Perhaps a little more time in the field would help you, :dunno: clearly a shooter in my eyes and obviously 180+.
No, more time in the field wouldn't change that picture. Although I would love to spend more time in the field if only I could afford the gas! :bash:
Post by: huntnphool on December 31, 2009, 01:02:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 01:03:32 PM
Post by: huntnphool on December 31, 2009, 01:07:10 PM
That was a joke. Guess you didn't get it. :rolleyes:
Guess I didn't, and from a couple other replies I wasn't the only one.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 31, 2009, 01:11:47 PM
Alright....who moderates the moderators? LOL
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on December 31, 2009, 01:17:22 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 01:22:11 PM
Post by: mossback91 on December 31, 2009, 01:30:30 PM
Post by: GUscottie on December 31, 2009, 01:35:25 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 31, 2009, 01:37:10 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 01:41:48 PM
Yeah, well I was serious about the photo. Maybe it's just me but I like to have something as a reference in the photo, a person, a tree, anything.
I circled the trees for you to reference.
Thanks for the help. Now since you know so much about it, can you tell me what is holding that deer's head up. I thought it was dead ???
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 01:43:19 PM
Post by: gasman on December 31, 2009, 01:56:04 PM
Congrats to the huter for taking such a fine animal :brew:
And ignore the ignorant people on here that will do nothing but give negative feed back.
:mor:
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 31, 2009, 02:07:33 PM
Post by: hoytem on December 31, 2009, 02:10:47 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 02:12:01 PM
And ignore the ignorant people on here that will do nothing but give negative feed back.
:mor:
:yeah:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 31, 2009, 02:38:44 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 31, 2009, 02:50:12 PM
I have no idea how big the buck is.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 31, 2009, 03:50:20 PM
Post by: KillerMiller on December 31, 2009, 04:19:31 PM
Post by: TheHunt on December 31, 2009, 04:21:57 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2009, 05:53:43 PM
I'd use the ears as a reference, or the distance between the eyes. He certainly has the mass, trash and color. He does seem like a younger deer, I wonder what he could have looked like in two years. I wouldn't bring up a score as he doesn't score beans as a typical and not enough long nontyp points to shoot him up as a nontyp. That doesn't take away from his wall factor though.
Post by: alecvg on December 31, 2009, 07:31:32 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 31, 2009, 08:07:21 PM
Post by: lemondog on December 31, 2009, 08:32:32 PM
Post by: coachcw on December 31, 2009, 09:07:17 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 31, 2009, 09:46:15 PM
Post by: longstevo on December 31, 2009, 10:13:26 PM
I have to say I'm totally taken aback by all the negativity and criticism of the hunter's decision to take it. I challage each and every one of the naysayers to go out in the field and put crosshairs on that buck like that and refuse to pull the trigger. How many of us would really let a buck like that get out of our sights? Yeah...that's what I thought.
How big is he? There's nothing to judge him by, ect... Who gives a damn? I think people get all wrapped up about scores and points, and 'trash factors' or whatever. Shut up!
I've always felt that discussing scores and only scores when talking about a buck is detrimental to the sport and demeaning to the animal. Respect the animal, instead of breaking it down to a bunch of measurements. How big is he? He's probably pretty damn big to the guy who shot him. At that's all the matters.
</end rant>
Post by: whacker1 on December 31, 2009, 10:55:09 PM
Post by: WAmuleyHunter on January 01, 2010, 01:53:04 AM
Wow.
I have to say I'm totally taken aback by all the negativity and criticism of the hunter's decision to take it. I challage each and every one of the naysayers to go out in the field and put crosshairs on that buck like that and refuse to pull the trigger. How many of us would really let a buck like that get out of our sights? Yeah...that's what I thought.
</end rant>
I guess i will play devils advocate, I can guarantee that there are members on this board that have done this very thing you say we haven't, or someone hasn't. I know for a fact that deer like this in this B&C class have been seen, could have been shot and passed on for whatever reason.
Now to the important thing, awesome buck!! Congrats to the hunter and love all that trash!!!! would love to hear the story on here or in a magazine somewhere.
Post by: longstevo on January 01, 2010, 03:57:01 AM
I guess i will play devils advocate, I can guarantee that there are members on this board that have done this very thing you say we haven't, or someone hasn't. I know for a fact that deer like this in this B&C class have been seen, could have been shot and passed on for whatever reason.
Wow. I can't even imagine. To each his own, I guess.
I just don't appreciate those who do go out and 'Trophy Hunt' putting down other hunter's bucks.
Post by: Romulus on January 01, 2010, 08:44:22 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on January 01, 2010, 09:28:09 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 01, 2010, 09:59:40 AM
I'd like to add a "little" commentary. There is a lot of talk of negativity and critisism, but sometimes I wonder if just plain discussion is being judged as that and that some of you might be blowing things out of proportion a bit. As I post something, I envision 20 of us standing around the fire, kicking coals and tossin back one or two from dew to beer. I don't imagine all 20 of us saying great buck and then thats the end of the conversation. I imagine us sharing what we missed, what he scored, what we saw, what we dream about seeing, etc. There is often going to be a difference in opinion, that doesn't mean it has to be construed as negative as long as its repectful. Of course there will be 5,000 opinions on what is respectful. I might even be the problem to some of this as I tend to call it as I see it, am often vocal and do have opinions. I also like to "chew the fat." There are some of us on here that have been around here longer so we have a better idea of what each other is thinking. I can see how this can be interpreted by an outsider. I have my own opinions on Govenor tags and incentive tags....some of it is positive and some of it negative. I'd like to think of it as a learning curve though as I have changed my ground after talking to some of these guys involved, and as I sit back and try to see the big picture. I think the point of this whole rant is that discussion, internet conversation, even respectfully expressing your opinion, should not always be considered ridicule, put down, negative critisim etc. There is armcahir quarterbacking as that is what this is about sort of on here, but there is also sincerety. For example, I could say I would pass on that deer and try for a bigger one, but that in NO MEANS would mean I would be critisising a man for shooting that animal. I almost chose to shoot a two point last year with my Alta tag. Some of you may have thought I was nuts. I want a huge two point, and to stalk a true old buck with a longbow might have been challenging enough for me. That would have been my decision. Pats on the back are always welcome, but I think to some, so is discussion. Scores will come up, opinions about scores will then come up, width, heigth, mass, etc. That is part of it. I know everyone of you has patted a guy on the back for taking an animal that you may not have shot, becasue it was a trophy to that individual. Some have even flipped another friend, member, brother, a little kidding as well. I still laugh at Longtats milk on the lips critters, and then he turns this year into a shooting clinic taxidermy frenzy. I'd imagine if you can't handle it, you ought not to post it. There, I ranted more than Stevo.
Post by: M_ray on January 01, 2010, 01:04:57 PM
Yeah, well I was serious about the photo. Maybe it's just me but I like to have something as a reference in the photo, a person, a tree, anything. In that photo there is nothing but sky. That's why I said it's hard to judge. You don't agree ??? Thought you were the photo connoisseur.
It's just you :rolleyes: if you need more reference than the head than I would concure with others that you need more practice judging before you start bidding on the Gov tag!!! And I for one have passed on big bucks in fact ask my partner I passed on a couple 170+ buck last year in hopes of bigger and went home with a smaller one so I can speak from experience on that. Having said that there is no way I would pass on this guy ... if he was standing on the north pole 5000 miles from the nearest tree I wouldn't need anything for reference!!! And Bobcat look under his chin and you'll see the guys hand holding the head up ... you may want to go get your prescription checked :dunno:
And BTW Miles your OK!!! :chuckle: Did I just say that :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: Romulus on January 01, 2010, 01:09:24 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 01, 2010, 01:18:19 PM
Post by: WildfireArcher on January 01, 2010, 02:51:45 PM
-Wildfire
Post by: JACKALL on January 01, 2010, 03:26:24 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on January 01, 2010, 05:23:18 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 02, 2010, 12:55:57 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 02, 2010, 09:23:47 AM
I notice Gov's tag hunters being criticized in more places than this site, both generally and individually, but I would venture a guess that if one of the regular members here bid on the auction tag and got it, then posted a thread walking us through the whole process, from winning the tag, to the prep work, scouting, the hunt, the ups, the downs and finally taking an animal, I'll bet that thread would be 50 pages of us cheering the guy on.
I know there are a few guys on this site that won't post outstanding trophys because of criticism, but I would encourage them to do so, and take us along for the hunt when they do it. The more you tell us what happened and what you were thinking when it happened, and the more pics you post, the more it is appreciated.
Like Bone said; we are all hunters here, sitting around a virtual campfire, telling hunting stories. When was the last time you looked back at a guy across the fire and told him to shut up?
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 02, 2010, 11:49:18 AM
Just to add one more thought; I notice that anytime the hunter "takes us along for the hunt", the feedback is overwhelmingly positive from this site.
I notice Gov's tag hunters being criticized in more places than this site, both generally and individually, but I would venture a guess that if one of the regular members here bid on the auction tag and got it, then posted a thread walking us through the whole process, from winning the tag, to the prep work, scouting, the hunt, the ups, the downs and finally taking an animal, I'll bet that thread would be 50 pages of us cheering the guy on.
I know there are a few guys on this site that won't post outstanding trophys because of criticism, but I would encourage them to do so, and take us along for the hunt when they do it. The more you tell us what happened and what you were thinking when it happened, and the more pics you post, the more it is appreciated.
Like Bone said; we are all hunters here, sitting around a virtual campfire, telling hunting stories. When was the last time you looked back at a guy across the fire and told him to shut up?
That is a very good post.
I think the other thing that goes into some of "the criticism" is that there are always stories that come out about posse hunting, shooting the wrong animal, trespassing, or massive ethical failings on these hunts. Hell even the game dept complains about some of the stuff that goes down..... :dunno:
Post by: huntnphool on January 02, 2010, 11:57:58 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 02, 2010, 12:01:28 PM
I support gov tags 1000% and hope I can buy one someday :twocents:
Post by: GUscottie on January 02, 2010, 12:26:23 PM
Just to add one more thought; I notice that anytime the hunter "takes us along for the hunt", the feedback is overwhelmingly positive from this site.
I notice Gov's tag hunters being criticized in more places than this site, both generally and individually, but I would venture a guess that if one of the regular members here bid on the auction tag and got it, then posted a thread walking us through the whole process, from winning the tag, to the prep work, scouting, the hunt, the ups, the downs and finally taking an animal, I'll bet that thread would be 50 pages of us cheering the guy on.
I know there are a few guys on this site that won't post outstanding trophys because of criticism, but I would encourage them to do so, and take us along for the hunt when they do it. The more you tell us what happened and what you were thinking when it happened, and the more pics you post, the more it is appreciated.
Like Bone said; we are all hunters here, sitting around a virtual campfire, telling hunting stories. When was the last time you looked back at a guy across the fire and told him to shut up?
I cannot agree more with what you and Bone have said in regards to this. Its all about the stories, the good, the bad and the indifferent. I love hearing about the whole process from start to finish, and I love to hear from the hunter and the people that have helped the hunter. Makes me appreciate this sport I take part in and the people I can share it with.
Post by: bearpaw on January 02, 2010, 12:47:58 PM
It's too bad, becuase it gives other people who read their words the wrong impression (hopefully that's why they seem so blunt and disrespectful). :twocents:
Just trying to rationalize why there are some comments put in the context we see. :twocents:
Post by: poohdog on January 02, 2010, 05:19:59 PM
Post by: bucklucky on January 02, 2010, 05:32:52 PM
Great buck, congrats to the hunter ;) This thing really did hit 20 plus pages :chuckle: I dont think it has passed up Dmans bobcat post though :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on January 02, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 02, 2010, 07:16:51 PM
Post by: Special T on January 02, 2010, 07:56:48 PM
Post by: Craig on January 04, 2010, 11:32:14 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 04, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 04, 2010, 11:48:53 AM
huntingaddictwa21 was banned from this site a while back.
wonder why....
:bash:
Post by: boneaddict on January 04, 2010, 12:08:34 PM
Post by: Dipsnort on January 05, 2010, 08:14:59 AM
I have been a hunter for 20 years and have gone through my share of struggles trying to figure out how to find and kill a legal buck and then how to consistently kill a legal buck each year and then how to kill a mature buck each year (something that still eludes me more often than not). I think my motivation for being a part of this site is similar to most: 1) to learn, 2) to share comaraderie with fellow hunters, and 3) to do a little bragging when I bag something. I guess when I do a little bragging I am doing so because I feel good about a personal accomplishment and I hope to see a little positive feedback. No feedback is fine too. But what I find disturbing is that some people actually take time out of their day to provide negative feedback to people who take an animal that doesn't measure up to their personal standard in terms of antler size. Every time I see those kind of comments I realize that there is yet another person in the world who is still too immature to have grown up and realized that life is not about trying to "one up" the rest of the world. For crying out loud, don't be a fricken jerk to people in order to elevate your status in the pecking order! All that does is make other people realize what an insecure jerk you are.
Sure, it's a neat experience to bag a large-antlered buck and it's great to preserve the rack in some form in order to relive the hunt from time to time. But is it really all about the size of the rack?
"Great buck!" (That would be a very nice comment and it speaks well of a person to make such a comment).
"That's a dink." "I can't believe you wasted your money for that." "You should have held out for something bigger." (Only an insecure dolt would make these kinds of comments. Seriously).
Post by: actionshooter on January 05, 2010, 08:41:14 AM
Post by: quadrafire on January 05, 2010, 10:00:27 AM
PS. Sometimes a good argument doesn't hurt the entertainment value either :chuckle:
Post by: Yak-NDN on January 06, 2010, 03:03:52 PM
and you guys thought I was an a$$. LOL
Who said you were not? LOL
Post by: longstevo on January 07, 2010, 12:52:27 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what Craig was talking about...?
:dunno:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 07, 2010, 01:04:40 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2010, 07:28:11 AM
Amen, Dipsnort.
I'm still trying to figure out what Craig was talking about...?
:dunno:
Craig was referring to this post started on monstermuleys.com (MM) by one of our fine former members who got banned a while back for running his trap.
http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID6/19523.html
Post by: Curly on January 07, 2010, 08:01:05 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 07, 2010, 08:05:31 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2010, 08:06:11 AM
it looks like bone made a post on it that got nuked...anybody know what he said?
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 07, 2010, 08:07:40 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 07, 2010, 08:17:31 AM
Post by: squeeze2drop on January 07, 2010, 11:41:08 AM
Post by: backwoods_boy on January 07, 2010, 11:46:34 AM
:yeah: :cmp1:
Post by: ipkus on January 07, 2010, 02:03:07 PM
As I said over there (or did I?), I don't have a clue who the guy is that shot it. What I do know is that some fool takes a cell phone photo and STARTS A THREAD about the gov's tag buck not being 'gov. tag worthy'...I think it's pretty safe to say that he isn't friends with the guy...meaning he most probably doesn't have permission to post it.
What kind of *censored*bag does that?
It's one thing to chime in on a 28 page beauty like this one and say something (still lowbrow BTW), but to go start a new topic and then trash it??
I'll try to keep the D word in the holster around here, boys...
Post by: MtnMuley on January 07, 2010, 04:21:13 PM
Post by: GUscottie on January 07, 2010, 07:24:11 PM
Funny thing is, the governor tag guy had the time of his life with his tag and is thrilled with his success. :)
And this is what is most important! I'm glad for him, and the great men that had the opportunity to assist him.
Post by: M_ray on January 07, 2010, 07:59:51 PM
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I don't have a clue who the guy is that shot it. What I do know is that some fool takes a cell phone photo and STARTS A THREAD about the gov's tag buck not being 'gov. tag worthy'...I think it's pretty safe to say that he isn't friends with the guy...meaning he most probably doesn't have permission to post it.
I'm sure he didn't have permission!!! like I said before I do know who it is, I know his brother and some of his friends better though and they made it clear that the type of thing that happend on MM and the way that this post started on here is the reason these guys don't post on these forums! They said and I quote "Those forums are like being in Jr high again and I don't have time for it!" And that's really too bad because these guys have lots of trophy animals and stories to go with them in fact I am going over to one of their houses this weekend to see a buck taken in Colorado that will score over 180 and unfortunately the story and pics will not be on here ... Some ruin it for all!!! :bash:
Post by: Swiftkid on January 07, 2010, 08:34:21 PM
Post by: washelkhntr on January 07, 2010, 08:35:14 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 07, 2010, 08:48:31 PM
Funny thing is, the governor tag guy had the time of his life with his tag and is thrilled with his success. :)
And rightfully so.
Post by: squeeze2drop on January 07, 2010, 09:32:38 PM
Post by: longstevo on January 07, 2010, 10:20:25 PM
Amen, Dipsnort.
I'm still trying to figure out what Craig was talking about...?
:dunno:
Craig was referring to this post started on monstermuleys.com (MM) by one of our fine former members who got banned a while back for running his trap.
http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID6/19523.html
Ah. I was unfamilar with the 'MM' acronym.
Post by: Viszla on January 08, 2010, 11:26:25 AM
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 08, 2010, 12:04:28 PM
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