Post by: oneshotkill on October 11, 2011, 11:06:42 AM
armedhiker.blogspot.com (http://armedhiker.blogspot.com)
I also have the story posted on there but it is quite long so if you just want to see the pics scroll down and you will see them.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 11, 2011, 11:37:38 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on October 11, 2011, 11:39:36 AM
Cool deer though and good story.
Post by: Huntbear on October 11, 2011, 11:42:12 AM
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Post by: dfarley33 on October 11, 2011, 12:37:31 PM
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Post by: oneshotkill on October 11, 2011, 01:29:30 PM
Nice deer and story, I think some of the small body and head mentioned earlier is that it is an island deer in September, island deer I have heard are a bit smaller but I bet that guy would have looked tough as hell in late October/November.
Yeah the island deer are normally a bit smaller then the mainland blacktails and this was a pretty young buck to boot. You are right about the difference in looks being time of year. I always hunt archery and my friends hunt modern firearm season in the same area. Their deer normally look a good bit tougher. Here is a picture of what my friends deer normally look like. This is of course an older buck and a pretty decent one for the island but you can see the difference in coloring with this one being shot in the late season in November compared to the one I shot.
Post by: lokidog on October 11, 2011, 01:31:22 PM
Not trying to bash your deer but wholy cow it sure has a small body and head. Like a sitka.
Cool deer though and good story.
Welcome to the deer of San Juan County. :chuckle: There are some bigger ones but....
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Post by: oneshotkill on October 11, 2011, 03:21:01 PM
Yeah no kidding batman !!!! you sure put some time into that blog.. :tup: That was cool to read ...Nice deer and a good story !!!! I have seen a couple monsters come off the islands but it takes alot of time to find them but they are there !!! congrads ...
Oh yeah! I know they are there! I unfortunately didn't have enough time to hunt them down with having to get back to work and all. I have worked on this piece of property on and off doing odd jobs for the last 5 years and finally got permission to hunt it this year. While working there I have seen a few really nice bucks over the years. I saw a 4 point with an eyeguard on the left side 3 summers ago. A few 3 points here and there, and last year I saw a really big 2 point with antlers that curved out real wide then came back in and almost touched. It was very unique looking and a definite shooter. Unfortunately last year before I had permission. I have a friend that hunts some private land on Whidbey island every year and he has killed some awesome bucks. 2 years ago he killed a non typical 5 X 7. The thing was awesome and very gnarly looking! The islands do have some decent deer for sure!
Post by: spin05 on October 13, 2011, 03:23:34 AM
Nice deer and story, I think some of the small body and head mentioned earlier is that it is an island deer in September, island deer I have heard are a bit smaller but I bet that guy would have looked tough as hell in late October/November.
Yeah the island deer are normally a bit smaller then the mainland blacktails and this was a pretty young buck to boot. You are right about the difference in looks being time of year. I always hunt archery and my friends hunt modern firearm season in the same area. Their deer normally look a good bit tougher. Here is a picture of what my friends deer normally look like. This is of course an older buck and a pretty decent one for the island but you can see the difference in coloring with this one being shot in the late season in November compared to the one I shot.
you may want to tell your buddy in the pic with the modern deer shot. If he is going to pose with a deer shot on the islands.He may want to not pose with what looks like a modern firearm. I believe all the islands are modern firearm restriction..........But i could be wrong. Just saying since ive heard the game wardens do troll on these forums....
Post by: Huntboy on October 13, 2011, 05:50:31 AM
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Post by: JohnVH on October 13, 2011, 08:41:46 AM
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Post by: SeaRun1 on October 13, 2011, 08:57:13 AM
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