Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 10, 2010, 06:30:13 PM
Post by: Lightning_Rider on October 10, 2010, 06:32:24 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 10, 2010, 06:33:43 PM
Post by: saylean on October 10, 2010, 06:34:34 PM
awesome buck!
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on October 10, 2010, 06:34:53 PM
http://www.awesomeantlers.com/archery/p31943-my-buddy-27s-deer.html (http://www.awesomeantlers.com/archery/p31943-my-buddy-27s-deer.html)
Post by: ribka on October 10, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 11, 2010, 08:22:28 PM
Yep monster :drool: :drool: 185+
When I first saw the picture on my camera I thought he was 180's also. However, after getting the pictures home and closer inspection I think he will likely gross in the low 170's. The split G-2's wont hurt his net if he is scored as a non-typical but they would definitely knock down the net typical score. Hopefully I can get him on the ground and I will let you guys know the measurements. I will certainly be happy with him no matter what he scores. He is definitely bigger than my biggest buck to date (148 gross). I love the character of the antlers.
It is amazing these bucks can grow so big on public land, no agriculture and over 3K+ feet.
Post by: archery288 on October 11, 2010, 08:28:15 PM
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Post by: Superhunter333 on October 15, 2010, 08:23:24 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 15, 2010, 09:42:48 PM
do you have any day pics of himNot yet (unless I picked up something this past week) but I am working on it. As of last weekend I am running five cameras within 400-800 yards of this set. At this point I am not too concerned since it is mid-Oct. Whitetails are often more nocturnal this time of October than any other time (October Lull). If I don't have any day photos by late Oct/early Nov I will be a little concerned. I am prepared for the possibility that I may never catch him moving in daylight. Some bucks are almost impossible to kill. Hopefully this buck isn't one of them.
Post by: Decker on October 15, 2010, 09:58:25 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 15, 2010, 10:08:16 PM
I say 172" gross, 163 3/5" Net :PI have him in the 169-172 range gross. I haven't even considered net.
Post by: cougkilr on October 15, 2010, 10:16:51 PM
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Post by: TeacherMan on October 15, 2010, 11:14:49 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 16, 2010, 04:55:18 PM
Post by: Decker on October 16, 2010, 11:32:15 PM
nets are for fish....177 gross
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on October 17, 2010, 05:17:43 PM
nets are for fish....177 grossI agree
Post by: Boomskin on October 18, 2010, 06:40:13 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 08, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 08, 2010, 06:57:06 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on November 08, 2010, 07:06:20 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on November 08, 2010, 07:07:50 PM
I'd put him over 180 all day long but that's just me.
Couple other giants there too.... lucky man to hunt an area like that.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 08, 2010, 07:09:09 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 08, 2010, 07:18:55 PM
Kind of strange they are still walking around :dunno:
They are definitely smart old boys. I may never see them in daylight but it motivates me knowing they are there.
Post by: yelp on November 08, 2010, 07:27:03 PM
Kind of strange they are still walking around :dunno:
They are definitely smart old boys. I may never see them in daylight but it motivates me knowing they are there.
You bet it does..one day they will make a mistake..Nice bucks! Even if you can't get on them it is good to know they are breeding them does and passing on split G-2's >.LOL :chuckle:
Post by: BAR C3 on November 08, 2010, 07:33:45 PM
You got the same scenario as I do. Coming in every couple nights. Still not with does. Really not even any rutting sign around. (Rubs, and scrapes)
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 08, 2010, 07:38:59 PM
Man definately some great genetics going there!We definitely have some great whitetail genetics in the mountains of Washington. I haven't seen them with the does but I have a ton of scrapes and rubs in the area.
You got the same scenario as I do. Coming in every couple nights. Still not with does. Really not even any rutting sign around. (Rubs, and scrapes)
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 06:15:29 PM
Post by: bonkellekter on November 10, 2010, 06:20:39 PM
Post by: mulehunter on November 10, 2010, 06:21:48 PM
Mulehunter :)
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 06:23:08 PM
Very Nice Whitetails. Did ya put Pumpkin under and chop it half let them Vacume it.
Mulehunter :)
No Pumpkin but I hear they love it.
Post by: mulehunter on November 10, 2010, 06:24:43 PM
Mulehunter ;)
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on November 10, 2010, 06:48:24 PM
Mature buck...daylight movement...7 Nov... Heading up for a hunt tomorrow. Going after the split G-2 buck.
I like this one better. :drool:
WIDE N HEAVEY and looks like it has split browtines...
Need a side view to get an idea of score, but don't really care at this point. He is HUGE.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 06:54:36 PM
Mature buck...daylight movement...7 Nov... Heading up for a hunt tomorrow. Going after the split G-2 buck.
I like this one better. :drool:
WIDE N HEAVEY and looks like it has split browtines...
Need a side view to get an idea of score, but don't really care at this point. He is HUGE.
Yes he is. He is in a completely different area than the split g-2. I have a friend that is hunting him during the modern firearm. This is his first hunting season and if he can connect it will be his first deer ever. We scouted the area back in early fall and got him set up. Things are looking promising. I really hope this buck makes a mistake so he can get a shot.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 06:59:38 PM
Mature buck...daylight movement...7 Nov... Heading up for a hunt tomorrow. Going after the split G-2 buck.
I like this one better. :drool:
WIDE N HEAVEY and looks like it has split browtines...
Need a side view to get an idea of score, but don't really care at this point. He is HUGE.
Yes he is. He is in a completely different area than the split g-2. I have a friend that is hunting him during the modern firearm. This is his first hunting season and if he can connect it will be his first deer ever. We scouted the area back in early fall and got him set up. Things are looking promising. I really hope this buck makes a mistake so he can get a shot.
There is a side view of him on the previous page. It is hard to tell it's him because you can't see his width but it is at the post in a group with three pics and you can recognize the mass. He is easier to identify in the other two pics because you can see his width and kicker point. This buck has a bum left eye that doesn't shine in a flash.
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on November 10, 2010, 07:07:19 PM
He is a PIG.
Hope your buddy nails him.
Post by: JJB11B on November 10, 2010, 07:23:59 PM
Post by: ser300wsm on November 10, 2010, 07:27:32 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
All I have to say is THANK YOU for sharing! Those are some beautiful animals. The stuff dreams are made of. I hope your eating on one right now! :drool: :o
Not eating on one of these yet but we did just eat braised venison from my wife's buck that she took earlier this season: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56339.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,56339.0.html)
Post by: GUscottie on November 10, 2010, 08:04:26 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 08:11:10 PM
wow...I forgot that buck was your wife's...you may just cap off the best pair of bucks if you tag that big dog...Good luck!!! is she getting hers mounted (with or w/o velvet)?
The velvet was pretty trashed after the shot but she is getting it flocked with the fake stuff. Hopefully it turns out nice.
Post by: huntnnw on November 10, 2010, 10:56:23 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 11:01:57 PM
I would have a hard time passing on that pig
I definitely wouldn't pass on him. This is a buck that is coming into a set that my friend and I put out for his first hunting season ever. He is hunting modern firearm. Unfortunately he wasn't able to make it out for a hunt the day he showed up.
Post by: huntnnw on November 10, 2010, 11:09:44 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 11:21:20 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 10, 2010, 11:31:24 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 10, 2010, 11:35:07 PM
I have some spots at 2,800 in the canyon where i figure the deer push through when the snow piles up. camera is up cant wait to check it
I had one set at 2,800 but the bears were destroying it so I moved out. I know what you mean about checking the cameras...it's like Christmas everytime.
Post by: huntnnw on November 10, 2010, 11:36:31 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 11, 2010, 08:52:22 PM
Awesome.. atleast you have service there..good luck.The iphone is hit or miss depending on which stand I am in.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 11, 2010, 08:55:35 PM
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Post by: Hornseeker on November 18, 2010, 01:40:11 PM
Question, are you just setting up on trails and such or are you baiting??
WOW... nice bucks.
Post by: Tman on November 18, 2010, 01:43:35 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 18, 2010, 01:45:31 PM
Dang DB... those are some fantastic bucks! You and Alwine are really gettin the trail cam pics! Now kill one!
Question, are you just setting up on trails and such or are you baiting??
WOW... nice bucks.
Yeah, Alwine has a lot of great bucks on cam.
I plan on getting one of the 150+ bucks if given the opportunity.
I use both methods but when they are in the deep woods I will usually always put bait in front of the camera which is why you see a lot of night pictures..the big boys will hit the bait during the day but it is not a common occurence.
Post by: jnevs23 on November 18, 2010, 01:58:43 PM
Post by: gjbruny on November 19, 2010, 05:23:32 PM
btw- you mentioned that you run just on the outside of the city limits of Spoklahoma..... north side? rattlesnake ridge area? if so, i think we may have bumped into eachother before. :)
anyway, hope you got one of those big boys you have pics of!
Post by: Superhunter333 on November 19, 2010, 10:46:34 PM
Post by: jnevs23 on November 19, 2010, 11:00:38 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 19, 2010, 11:47:34 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 20, 2010, 06:47:54 AM
there are giants that come out of 130 and 127 i think best in the state id stay there if i were youI would have to agree with you on that. I wish 130 was open for late bow. I have a place there that would be a true honey hole during the rut.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 20, 2010, 06:52:34 AM
I am now down with 101 for the year... set up my spots in 127 today, surprised by the amount of snow low on micaYou hunting the public land on mica? I used to have around 3k acres of private that I hunted there but I haven't asked permission since I have been back.
Post by: huntnnw on November 20, 2010, 07:32:17 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 20, 2010, 07:38:45 AM
127 and 130 has lots of bucks! 3 pt min and mostly private and lack of general rut hunt helps a ton, but for the biggest bucks in the state North is best 101 has the mass and trash, parts of stevens,pend orielle and okanogan. 127 and 130 lack mass usually tall and thin, rarely do u see the mass like the deer of the north and trash.I definitely attest there is a lot more bucks with trash up here. I have seen a lot of massive bucks in the Cheney unit.
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 21, 2010, 07:20:25 PM