Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 12:12:47 PM
Post by: dscubame on September 10, 2011, 12:14:05 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 12:19:50 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 10, 2011, 12:26:40 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 10, 2011, 12:30:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 10, 2011, 12:34:47 PM
anyone interested in this years Boneaddict hunt?
Only if you killed something. ;)
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 12:49:32 PM
Post by: JColony on September 10, 2011, 12:55:21 PM
Post by: bearhunter99 on September 10, 2011, 12:55:30 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 01:01:28 PM
Here he was back at the first of August.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 01:07:30 PM
My bivy for the week.
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Post by: Hornseeker on September 10, 2011, 01:09:03 PM
Camp will be setup... two tents, one wall, stove, food... Dillon 25 miles away...
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Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 01:17:17 PM
Like I said, the weather was hot as heck. The deer apparantly were taking full advantage of the bright moon to get their activities out of the way. They are in the middle of their changeover as well with their winter coats coming in and the velvet coming off. I started off the day with only seeing one two point in the rocks in the sun. He happened to be still in velvet and in his reds. My goal was to get into a lofty perch then make a move. Let the climb begin.
Post by: benhuntin on September 10, 2011, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: PolarBear on September 10, 2011, 01:36:42 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 01:45:49 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:00:33 PM
can you see this guy? a nice 3 point out of velvet
I saw hime both day one and day two....
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Post by: Hornseeker on September 10, 2011, 02:03:14 PM
Looking forward to seeing pics of the buck soon Doug!!!
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:14:08 PM
Here was one that blew me away. Really glad he wasn't a shooter. A nice two point that was in an insane spot. He sat there until the sun hit him then he pulled back into the shadows.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:15:07 PM
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Post by: DUCKDUDE on September 10, 2011, 02:21:52 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:22:46 PM
Watch that first step..
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Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:23:59 PM
Quote
This is getting good!I'm sure dscumbe isn't reading. :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:28:42 PM
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on September 10, 2011, 02:28:56 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:41:58 PM
I was going along as high as I could as all the deer were hiding on the top end of their single trees, or on that side to stay in the shade. I was working the ridge when I spotted this guy standing in the shade next to the rocks. He heard her camera come on, and then meandered off.
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Post by: Buckhunter24 on September 10, 2011, 02:42:32 PM
Post by: Cascade on September 10, 2011, 02:43:08 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:45:51 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 02:50:08 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:11:02 PM
Guess who was watching......
Not really yet, but he would have. He also heard her camera.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 10, 2011, 03:12:09 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:14:14 PM
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Post by: 7mag. on September 10, 2011, 03:18:28 PM
Post by: LittleJohn on September 10, 2011, 03:19:11 PM
Post by: Cascade on September 10, 2011, 03:19:47 PM
You're enjoying yourself, toying with us, aren't you Bone?
:yeah:
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:20:33 PM
I went back about 50 yards creeping in the rocks trying not to send any shale down the hill. There was no way to get closer. I crept back. Both bucks still there....about that time, a small three...very heavy but small framed and def a yound deer came trotting out from under me up to between both of us. I figured the show was over. I froze. Both deer were focused on me now. About 15 minutes passed. I stood there frozen. They were in no hurry. Finally the 3 disappearedand the bedded buck lost interest. I slipped back and my buck was still there.
Post by: 7mag. on September 10, 2011, 03:22:25 PM
Hurry up I have to go to work!! :tup: :tup: :tup: :drool: :drool:
I'm at work too. I think my break was over about 5 minutes ago.
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:28:32 PM
Post by: Swannytheswan on September 10, 2011, 03:38:43 PM
:bash:
Post by: whuppinstick on September 10, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:43:29 PM
The deer stiffened up both back legs and layed there. All smiles. I let the bow down and was thrilled. 45 seconds went by....then he twitched, kicked...something......and he went over the cliff.........
bang
thump
crash
crash
slide.....
silent
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:44:09 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:51:24 PM
I had to pick several routes to finally be able to get to the tree. I started cutting down the tree and plump came my buck. THANKFULLY he stayed put in the bush. I cut backa couple limbs and here is my buck....
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 03:57:02 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 04:07:01 PM
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Post by: dscubame on September 10, 2011, 04:15:28 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 04:18:37 PM
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on September 10, 2011, 04:19:06 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on September 10, 2011, 04:22:12 PM
Now, bring that big camera/lens to Montana and lets find a fricken huge bull moose...
Post by: arrowflinger on September 10, 2011, 04:24:48 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 04:28:04 PM
sounds good Ernie. Looking forward to it.
Yeah, it was a bit much. I own stock in Ibuprophen, Tylenol, and Aleve. I've been packing for a couple days. This heat was nasty. Been awhile since I've seen that much heat in the high country.
Post by: Stickerbush on September 10, 2011, 04:29:32 PM
Post by: 10Key on September 10, 2011, 04:35:01 PM
Post by: whuppinstick on September 10, 2011, 04:38:19 PM
Post by: Caliber on September 10, 2011, 04:39:26 PM
Post by: bucklucky on September 10, 2011, 04:45:25 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 10, 2011, 05:03:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 10, 2011, 05:08:22 PM
Post by: jager on September 10, 2011, 05:13:49 PM
Nicely done! Thanks for sharing!
Post by: 400out on September 10, 2011, 05:30:38 PM
Probably to the mule deer community too! I can hear the tales going around now about the to legged killer goat! LOL
Post by: 10heiau on September 10, 2011, 05:33:55 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 10, 2011, 05:34:02 PM
Post by: dupedc on September 10, 2011, 05:35:24 PM
Post by: Ranger91298 on September 10, 2011, 05:39:07 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 05:58:25 PM
I had some really cool things happen this hunt. I got a new eberstock pack and its AWESOME! I got the battleship version. Its really quiet so I could wear my frame pack while hunting. It fits even better than the daypack does. Plus I could pack from the spot. It could also support a heavy load. It made me think of my Grandfather and Dad packing freight with an old wood pack and straps. Tough Tough men. It made me ponder while I was "roughing it" with my Ole Boy Olberto jerky and mountain house and nice sleeping bag, what those boys did.
On my first ascent as I was kissing the ground(very very steep) trying to mount the ridge, something wenT flying by my head at mach one, and then another one. Apparantly some territorial Perriguin falcons. After several flyby's, they landed and kept chattering at me. Just as I got on top of the ridge I kicked a blue grouse. DAMNEDD if that falcon didn't nail it in the air and bring it to the ground. SO COOL.
Next day...another ridge over I was watching two more of them. Could be the same birds, but they were very talkative and hunting. I am sitting there watching one soaring and hunting in my binos.....I was hunkering under that small tree.....the bird was very interested in a ground squirrel that was interested with me....the thing is comeing closer and closer....Damned if he didn't land on my hat. NOW that was COOL! Kinda freaky, but COOL.
Post by: 7mag. on September 10, 2011, 06:16:11 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 10, 2011, 06:26:49 PM
Post by: shanevg on September 10, 2011, 06:28:35 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 06:44:01 PM
Post by: Buckhunter24 on September 10, 2011, 07:01:28 PM
Post by: marmotsafari on September 10, 2011, 07:05:18 PM
And my wife wonders why I spend so much time reading on here!
Post by: B.G.hunter on September 10, 2011, 07:07:45 PM
Post by: hambone on September 10, 2011, 07:30:05 PM
Post by: Salmo on September 10, 2011, 07:31:08 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on September 10, 2011, 08:07:23 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 10, 2011, 08:18:08 PM
Post by: PolarBear on September 10, 2011, 08:24:21 PM
Post by: tlbradford on September 10, 2011, 09:06:49 PM
Post by: CJ-5 on September 10, 2011, 09:15:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 10, 2011, 10:09:03 PM
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on September 10, 2011, 10:11:56 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on September 10, 2011, 10:20:58 PM
Post by: mulehunter on September 10, 2011, 11:02:56 PM
Mulehunter. :hello:
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 11, 2011, 07:04:27 AM
Post by: 3nails on September 11, 2011, 07:16:38 AM
You guys are very kind. Thank you! I'm still trying to beat Mr Hide and Seek buck. Guess I will have to wait another year. Now its a season of photography. Maybe I'll get him on film this fall. I guess you'll all know it when I do. I'm really looking forward to some moose action now, and then later in the month. Its too dang hot to chase elk.To me, all the other things that happen on a hunt like these add up to at least just as important as the kill. :twocents: Thanks for the adventure!
I had some really cool things happen this hunt. I got a new eberstock pack and its AWESOME! I got the battleship version. Its really quiet so I could wear my frame pack while hunting. It fits even better than the daypack does. Plus I could pack from the spot. It could also support a heavy load. It made me think of my Grandfather and Dad packing freight with an old wood pack and straps. Tough Tough men. It made me ponder while I was "roughing it" with my Ole Boy Olberto jerky and mountain house and nice sleeping bag, what those boys did.
On my first ascent as I was kissing the ground(very very steep) trying to mount the ridge, something wenT flying by my head at mach one, and then another one. Apparantly some territorial Perriguin falcons. After several flyby's, they landed and kept chattering at me. Just as I got on top of the ridge I kicked a blue grouse. DAMNEDD if that falcon didn't nail it in the air and bring it to the ground. SO COOL.
Next day...another ridge over I was watching two more of them. Could be the same birds, but they were very talkative and hunting. I am sitting there watching one soaring and hunting in my binos.....I was hunkering under that small tree.....the bird was very interested in a ground squirrel that was interested with me....the thing is comeing closer and closer....Damned if he didn't land on my hat. NOW that was COOL! Kinda freaky, but COOL.
Post by: Martinhunter on September 11, 2011, 07:29:46 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on September 11, 2011, 09:56:35 AM
MS
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on September 11, 2011, 10:12:45 AM
Post by: 840dc on September 11, 2011, 10:21:34 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on September 11, 2011, 11:09:24 AM
Post by: highhunter on September 11, 2011, 11:40:28 AM
Post by: bearhunter99 on September 11, 2011, 12:40:04 PM
Post by: kirkl on September 11, 2011, 12:58:05 PM
Post by: SuperDave on September 11, 2011, 01:10:36 PM
Post by: wamuledeer on September 11, 2011, 01:12:42 PM
Post by: sako85 on September 11, 2011, 01:24:29 PM
Post by: Bigfoot_44 on September 11, 2011, 05:02:14 PM
Post by: highside74 on September 11, 2011, 07:10:03 PM
Great hunt.
Post by: Wea300mag on September 11, 2011, 07:17:32 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 11, 2011, 07:17:51 PM
Post by: bigpaw 77 on September 11, 2011, 07:37:27 PM
Post by: 7mag. on September 11, 2011, 08:39:06 PM
HGH + anabolic steroids + Frodo = Doug
:chuckle: I think he's a Ninja.
Post by: PolarBear on September 11, 2011, 10:30:03 PM
Post by: Miles on September 11, 2011, 11:26:28 PM
Post by: bearpaw on September 12, 2011, 03:13:58 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 12, 2011, 05:55:20 AM
Hey Bone how did those Kennetrek boots treat you on this trip?
Post by: deerslyr on September 12, 2011, 06:23:54 AM
Post by: d-rock on September 12, 2011, 02:51:41 PM
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on September 12, 2011, 07:13:43 PM
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Post by: 3dsheetmetal on September 12, 2011, 07:26:49 PM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on September 12, 2011, 07:29:45 PM
Bone you need your own TV show, congrats awesome deer beautiful country and excellant story :tup:
That would be cool but I think the crew would give up when they figure out Bone is half Mountain Goat!!!!!!!
Post by: wilsongideon on September 12, 2011, 08:59:35 PM
Post by: seth30 on September 12, 2011, 09:01:51 PM
Post by: elkaholic on September 12, 2011, 09:37:40 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 12, 2011, 09:44:21 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 12, 2011, 10:39:59 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 12, 2011, 10:56:59 PM
I am speechless... (those that know me, know that's impossible) :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: boneaddict on September 13, 2011, 05:38:14 AM
Its really funny how things change year to year. Last year was pure survival with 8 inches of wet snow and rain and fog. This year was fighting dehydration and heat. I actually watched one spring completely dry up overnight. I found this great spot to coyote out and was impressed this spring was there. I anticipated it the next morning, and it dried up over night, at least to a point I wouldn't drink out of it, and the main creek I was on probably cut at least a good 1/3 in size during the week as the snowpacks disappeared. Through all my years of the outdoors, I think thats the hottest I have seen it in the high country. I sure burned some sweat.
I do need to sort something out for a camera. My lumix worked pretty good for these sort of things but I wanted something even smaller. It also hasn't been very dependable since I took it for that swim. I was going to buy something, but decided to try my daughters. I had most of the beeps turned off, but when you turn it on it still does this start up thing where the lens opens and goes in and out. The deer just loved that motor sound, and its long enough they could zero in on it. IT wasn't until half way through that day that I found it did have a bit of optical zoom on it, but certianly it hampers the photo quality. The shot I missed the most was the one in the middle of the mountain on that outcropping. I think the photo would have been AWESOME with my big camera. Haze might have got me though. You guys might note the air quality sucks out there, even at that altitude. I was dreaming of some crisp pics though.
Post by: GoldTip on September 13, 2011, 06:44:45 AM
Now I feel sorry for the Moose in southwest Montana!
Post by: boneaddict on September 13, 2011, 06:55:11 AM
Post by: True Sportsman on September 13, 2011, 07:39:29 AM
Several companies make small waterproof digital cameras now. I bought one for about $175. It works well, but its not super nice. Ive ruined several cameras by dropping them in water. Its nice not to have to worry about water, with a waterproof digital...
Post by: GoldTip on September 13, 2011, 09:13:26 AM
Post by: quadrafire on September 13, 2011, 09:14:37 AM
That country could make you dizzy.
Curious-- did you pack out all in one trip?
Now hurry up and help Ernie get that bull, so he can get to work on my bow ;)
Post by: bearmanric on September 13, 2011, 09:32:24 AM
Post by: Machias on September 13, 2011, 01:40:30 PM
P.S. Those Zebra limbs are the cats meow! Sapphire Hawk!!!!!!!
Post by: C-Money on September 13, 2011, 02:17:42 PM
Post by: ratherhunt on September 13, 2011, 02:41:19 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 13, 2011, 06:42:52 PM
Post by: remington300mag on September 13, 2011, 06:56:37 PM
Got an honest question for ya.....Being as hot has it has been, 14 miles in, location of the kill, and the photos look to be at a time of day where the sun is really out (maybe not)......How in the heck do you get the meat out without it spoiling?!?!
I have never figured it out.....I see hunts all the time in the back country....or in Nevada, where the hunter is in shorts and a tee shirt...sweating like crazy....posing with a buck.....How do you, or did you get the meat out???
Would love to know cause i truly have no idea....Thanks in advance for the info......
Post by: quadrafire on September 13, 2011, 07:08:16 PM
The last time I did it, I swore I'd never do it again.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
But the Beauty of the high country keeps you coming back.
Thanks for sharing a hunt we can all dream of. I haven't spent that much time in the High/high country, so was shocked to see where those bucks are hanging out. I had no idea. I may have walked by many and never even thought to look
Post by: huntnphool on September 13, 2011, 08:51:37 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on September 13, 2011, 10:33:43 PM
Post by: Swannytheswan on September 14, 2011, 12:10:58 AM
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Post by: cem3434 on September 14, 2011, 07:15:19 AM
Post by: saylean on September 14, 2011, 08:00:29 AM
I know just what you mean about looking through binos while your up high like that. Congrats man!
Post by: Bigshooter on September 14, 2011, 05:08:21 PM
Post by: hirshey on September 15, 2011, 06:41:47 PM
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Post by: boneaddict on September 19, 2011, 09:01:46 PM
Post by: LittleJohn on September 20, 2011, 04:56:13 AM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 20, 2011, 06:04:56 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 20, 2011, 06:06:32 AM
Post by: hntr on September 20, 2011, 06:34:19 AM
What type of bow are you shooting (Brand, length, pounds..) I shoot a longbow, but my longest kill was around 30 yards. Awsome shooting man!
Thanks for the story and the crappy pictures.
Post by: boneaddict on October 01, 2011, 08:06:54 PM
Post by: Arteman on October 01, 2011, 09:35:43 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 02, 2011, 11:10:54 AM
Post by: mikelonsford on October 03, 2011, 05:40:54 PM
Thanks for sharing,
Mike
Post by: Co on October 03, 2011, 07:32:08 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2011, 04:19:07 PM
Post by: Co on October 04, 2011, 06:24:19 PM
...Co... you giving Bone two thumbs up? :chuckle:
:yeah:
Well I gues so
:sas: :DOH: :chuckle:
Post by: Wyoming08 on October 05, 2011, 09:48:41 AM
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