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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: gadwall on December 29, 2009, 08:01:27 AM

Title: Backcountry hunts
Post by: gadwall on December 29, 2009, 08:01:27 AM: Anyone out there have a good story to tell about a backcountry/remote hunt or high buck hunt they went on this past season. Hunting in the remote areas wether on foot or with stock always makes for good adventure. Let's hear some stories and see some pictures.

Gadwall.
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 29, 2009, 08:08:29 AM: I've got a great back country story rolling around in my head.. Someday I need to make it come true. :chuckle:

-Steve
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: jackelope on December 29, 2009, 08:15:58 AM: :iamwithstupid:

:lol4:
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: jjhunter on December 29, 2009, 10:37:34 AM: I hunted Region H in Wyoming for mule deer. It was the most beautiful high country I had ever seen. I saw over 40 bucks in two days. I also saw bull moose, several bugling elk, and big horn sheep. Took this buck the second morning after my buddy missed. (I have a thing about missing/animals getting away). Saw two bucks that were a little bigger (175"ish) on the first day. He is only 23" wide but has some character and decent tine length. Great place to hunt.
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 29, 2009, 10:40:29 AM: Were you in the official wilderness on this hunt?
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: Bearhunter on December 29, 2009, 10:40:34 AM: This will be my third year putting in for Region H, I dont think Ill put in for G as second choice. How many years did it take you to draw out?
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: hornhunter on December 29, 2009, 10:57:19 AM: 3 preferance points should get you a region H tag. The special tag extra 200 dollars with no points or one point has real good draw odds.
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: jjhunter on December 29, 2009, 11:31:06 AM: If you have three points, you are in the max pool. I would not waste them on H. Hold out for one of the premium hunts.

I drew H with 1 PP. I will buy the special license this year and should draw as well. My hunting partner just happens to live in Gillette, so, I am hunting the wilderness boys! I would suggest applying for "G" if you don't have this luxury.
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: Bearhunter on December 29, 2009, 11:38:39 AM: Im not real familiar with any other good permit areas I need to research some more, usaully if I dont draw g or h I hunt cody on a leftover tag. I only have two points going into this years draw so Im not at max pool points, any suggestions on a decent unit with decent draw odds? Thanks
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: eastside boy on December 30, 2009, 08:28:27 PM: Quote from: jjhunter on December 29, 2009, 10:37:34 AM
I hunted Region H in Wyoming for mule deer. It was the most beautiful high country I had ever seen. I saw over 40 bucks in two days. I also saw bull moose, several bugling elk, and big horn sheep. Took this buck the second morning after my buddy missed. (I have a thing about missing/animals getting away). Saw two bucks that were a little bigger (175"ish) on the first day. He is only 23" wide but has some character and decent tine length. Great place to hunt.

How did you get into that country, Horses or your own two feet?
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: jackelope on December 30, 2009, 08:43:53 PM: :jacked:
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: PacificNWhunter on December 30, 2009, 09:17:54 PM: I'll try and get some pictures posted in the next day or so, no success pics but I have some bivy camp pics.
Title: Re: Backcountry hunts
Post by: jjhunter on December 31, 2009, 10:53:25 AM: Quote from: jackelope on December 30, 2009, 08:43:53 PM
:jacked:

But its all good, free info.

Eastside, I went in on my own two feet. If I remember correctly, we were only in 3.5 miles, but gained 5200 feet elevation! I was literally crawling at times, thank god for the eberlestock pack with the rifle scabbard....free hands were a must!