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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:11:51 AM

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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:11:51 AM: .....to shoot a deer in September next year. That was frickin nasty, and whomever asked me to tell them how that went, I'd say I survived but it wasn't exactly Club Med. I got a decent buck. I dumped my pack when I spotted on him. He had a doe but only seemed moderatly interested in her. I swung around and dropped in on them. I got on him right at dark. I got a good shot on him with the New Sapphire hawk. I slipped away to go get my pack and then went after him. I was very careful to not get sweaty climbing the hill. The temp was plummeting. I'm guessing about 10 inches of snow or so to fumble with. It was now after dark but the bloodtrail was obviously easy to find. He went about 80 yards or so before he went down. Yet further in the hole, got a fire going and froze to death taking care of him. Bigger the fire the better. I worked on boning him out fireside. I contemplated heading back to the truck but I had all the gear I needed so I stayed put. I figured as cold as it was it would be easier to cut him up warm and there was NO WAY I'd get him out otherwise. MORE WOOD, MORE WOOD. No need to worry about spoiIlage. The bag of meat froze solid I swear. You guys are out of luck for field photos. I was too busy trying to stay warm to mess with them, and when I went to take some this morning the cold had zapped the battery. I ate a granola bar for breakfast and off the mountain I went. Now I am home. I'm still cold. I am pretty sure I photgraphed this buck last year. He looks almost identical anyway and it was in the same area. I haven't stretched a tape yet but think he is about 26.
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Post by: Caseyd on November 24, 2010, 11:16:25 AM: Congrats :tup:

Now lets see last years photo to hold us over until that battery is charged :chuckle:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 24, 2010, 11:18:31 AM: Congrats on getting your buck! Get warm bud!
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Post by: rasbo on November 24, 2010, 11:19:12 AM: cool story or should I say cold?Thats great,nailed it with the hawk..Im gonna be an owner of one in a week or so,Im stoked..Great job bone
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:20:48 AM: He's about a 1/4 inch short of 26.
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Post by: 400out on November 24, 2010, 11:21:10 AM: congrats bone you are once again a animal!
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Post by: rasbo on November 24, 2010, 11:22:12 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:20:48 AM
He's about a 1/4 inch short of 26.
sweet....
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Post by: bobcat on November 24, 2010, 11:25:49 AM: Good job! Points?
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Post by: high country on November 24, 2010, 11:29:39 AM: per your request.......

shoot a deer next year in sept.

cograts on keeping your fingers.
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Post by: GoldTip on November 24, 2010, 11:30:13 AM: Congrats Bone, sounds like an adventure of your kind for sure! Maybe next time we get to hunt around each other you will choose the warm bed in the trailer......... :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:32:45 AM: You know I'm claustrophobic. LOL

It was a 4x4 plus eyeguards, or one eyeguard and a bump. I'm guessing 160ish
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on November 24, 2010, 11:33:56 AM: Very cool... err cold story! Way to go get him.
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Post by: 400out on November 24, 2010, 11:39:11 AM: OK I'll bite! Where are the pictures :drool: :bash:
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Post by: archery288 on November 24, 2010, 11:44:07 AM: Congrats Doug! Can't wait to see a picture or two.. 8)
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Post by: Dmanmastertracker on November 24, 2010, 11:47:57 AM: Awesome.
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Post by: Machias on November 24, 2010, 11:54:31 AM: Glad your ok and very happy for you getting this buck, congrats! The Hawk talks again!!!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 11:54:56 AM: I'm pretty sure this was him last year.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fmbuck-1.jpg&hash=3a1de27eab0e6e3deb997bbc11be49358637687e)
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Post by: denali on November 24, 2010, 12:05:40 PM: Good job - sounds COLD !!
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Post by: GoldTip on November 24, 2010, 12:07:17 PM: Sounds like a great buck Bone, congrats!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 12:10:59 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fmbuck1.jpg&hash=323550a05074ed8184162a6ea958de5df5044e7e).
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Post by: Mr T on November 24, 2010, 12:11:52 PM: SWEET buck and GREAT story :rockin:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 24, 2010, 12:12:41 PM: Do you any of last years deer compared to one taken this year of the same buck?
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 12:13:27 PM: You lost me(these are last years pics) None from this year
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 12:15:13 PM: Pretty much identical. Little more width, mass, and a little bigger eyeguard.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 24, 2010, 12:16:42 PM: I see I was thinking that this was this years pics before death come upon him.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 12:20:34 PM: No, I left the big camera behind. Too much hassle to fumble with. I should have borrowed the kids little pocket camera but it doesn't have a self timer. Might be time to beg for soemthing for Christmas.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 24, 2010, 12:26:42 PM: Thats what I carry in my pocket. But I am in the market for a new one after going out last weekend and I went to take a pic and poof the flash shorted on my Sony now its a daylight camera. Anyway congrats on a nice buck!!
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Post by: NWBREW on November 24, 2010, 12:33:48 PM: Congrats bone.....way to work for it. Shoot one in sept. next year? I don't think so.......you will pass and hunt the late season....you know you will. :chuckle:
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 24, 2010, 12:41:22 PM: Coold story, I mean cool story. Was that last night, man it was cold!!!! Thanks for sharing, you sure never short on adventures in the mountains, lol.. When are you heading to Nevada?
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Post by: Cougeyes on November 24, 2010, 12:41:44 PM: How far of a pack out did you have?
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Post by: huntandjeep on November 24, 2010, 12:49:01 PM: congrats cant wait for the pics.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 01:03:34 PM: I bagged on Nevada. I stayed home and photographed instead.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 01:09:08 PM: Its Thanksgiving Break! YAY!

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F2010buck.jpg&hash=a355772291f54e12bf8cc0edc9cdc19288aaafd8)
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 01:10:30 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2F2010buck1.jpg&hash=176517eaa0d9d446f6c56dea885be1bae2c206b1).
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 24, 2010, 01:12:39 PM: Those are a couple of great pics bone! love the dark horns!
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Post by: denali on November 24, 2010, 01:15:40 PM: A big grin, nice horns and a holiday break :) :) :)
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 01:19:45 PM: Should I tell her about the meat chunk she just got on her sweater?
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Post by: Cougeyes on November 24, 2010, 01:52:30 PM: At first glance i thought her hands were really that color because of this cold weather.
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 02:44:21 PM: 2 miles Cougeyes :dunno:
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Post by: 400out on November 24, 2010, 03:03:05 PM: Very nice buck bone! Congrats on another great hunt :IBCOOL:
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Post by: jason4429 on November 24, 2010, 03:10:06 PM: congrats ,sounds like alot of fun.
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Post by: ser300wsm on November 24, 2010, 03:56:28 PM: Congrats Bone on a very fine buck. You should come with us next september its a little warmer.. :chuckle: Heers to you Bone, glad you were able to get him.. :brew:
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Post by: Hornseeker on November 24, 2010, 06:30:57 PM: Nice job Bone!

Dang, that girl is growing up...
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Post by: quadrafire on November 24, 2010, 06:38:31 PM: Nice Job Bone.
Can you imagine what the animals are feeling like in this weather! I can't believe you sleep out in this. Do you let your wife know you will be staying, or does she find out in the morning?
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Post by: cooneyes on November 24, 2010, 07:04:11 PM: Hey Bone, very nice buck! I've been admiring your photography and stories on here for over a year now. I love all the pics you get...and nice bucks you kill. Congrats on another fine specimen.
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Post by: eastside boy on November 24, 2010, 07:05:24 PM: Good Buck..........but wow, you bagged on Nevada in the ruby mts????......what gives?
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Post by: boneaddict on November 24, 2010, 08:04:55 PM: money, time committment, family issues etc., plus I was having fun here
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on November 24, 2010, 09:42:08 PM: Great buck Bone! Glad you made it off the hill ok. Whole new respect for your skill as a hunter, I ran around the last 4 days in the swakane and manson units and could not get close enough for a compound. Could not imagine getting it done with a traditional bow.
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Post by: PolarBear on November 25, 2010, 09:20:57 AM: Great job on a hell of a buck man!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2010, 09:22:50 AM: Thanks everyone. I wish he had been as big as some that I had photographed this fall, but it was still a great hunt and thats what its all about. If you can't tell I love adventure.
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Post by: mulehunter on November 25, 2010, 09:30:34 AM: Beauitful buck. Awsome....

Mulehunter
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Post by: ICEMAN on November 25, 2010, 09:32:05 AM: Doug, great hunt and bounty, congrats.

When snowshoeing and overnighting, I keep the camera batteries in a ziploc bag in close like near your undies.... Take it out and shoot some pics, then put it back... ( Brrrr....) Our video gear auto shuts down when too cold, so I end up relying on the trusty point and shoot...
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Post by: boneaddict on November 25, 2010, 09:33:33 AM: It amazed me how fast it zapped the battery. It was below zero I guess....
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Post by: C-Money on November 25, 2010, 09:42:10 AM: Great buck! That sounded like a true adventure! What day did you get him? Were you out overnight in the blizzard?
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Post by: ICEMAN on November 25, 2010, 09:43:18 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 25, 2010, 09:33:33 AM
It amazed me how fast it zapped the battery. It was below zero I guess....

You da' man!
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Post by: FWilliams on November 26, 2010, 03:02:14 PM: Quote from: eastside boy on November 24, 2010, 07:05:24 PM
Good Buck..........but wow, you bagged on Nevada in the ruby mts????......what gives?

wow. x2
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Post by: Guy on November 26, 2010, 03:53:13 PM: Congrats. A good buck, well earned!
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 28, 2010, 12:00:41 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 25, 2010, 09:33:33 AM
It amazed me how fast it zapped the battery. It was below zero I guess....

Yowza ! Is what I shouted when I stuffed my frozen little camera down my shorts Friday to warm it up for pics of my sons buck. Worked like a champ after five minutes. Woke me up too !
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Post by: oldschool on November 28, 2010, 05:01:19 AM: Awsome story bone, and great lookin girl. I'm still working on this Alta tag. Tough going.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 28, 2010, 07:28:53 AM: Congrats Bone on another well deserved Trad kill! I guess hunting in a loin cloth is out during the late hunt? :chuckle: What kind of gear do you pack on you for staying out in this mess? I figure a 0 degree bag, and some sort of tarp? Do you usually drop the gear, hunt a basin or area, then pick up later?
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Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2010, 07:47:35 AM: I have the -30 bag from cabelas. Its not the lightest but its necessary. I also pack my thermarest and a tarp. Usually a couple snickers for fast fuel, and some jerky to chew on. Extra set of gloves and wool socks in a ziplock. I usually have some sort of stocking cap for nighttime or when I am hunkering. Depending on the outing I'll also pack an extra shirt in case my other gets sweaty. SWEAT KILLS. I have vaseline cotton balls for a fire starter, and no less than three lighters on me. Usually one with the socks or gloves, one in the pants pocket and one in the coat.

Yes, I will secure my pack when I spot an animal and do a stalk or I'm covering a spot I want to be extra quiet in. Otherwise its usually pretty close.
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Post by: Annette on November 28, 2010, 09:10:13 AM: Way to go Doug! @ mile pack alone in the snow!! :dunno: :dunno:.I'll stick to the between the road hunts thanks.Great buck , and the guys are right LIL Bone got tall!!
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Post by: stickbuck on November 28, 2010, 09:24:41 AM: You had an awesome year with all those amazing pics you took and capped it off by downing a beauty of a buck. Congrats!!
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Post by: wilsongideon on November 28, 2010, 09:43:49 AM: great job doug. nice to see hard work paying off. dont envy the conditions but definitly the buck!