Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 12:40:10 PM
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My 2011 high hunt buck (posted elsewhere, too...)
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Eberlestock... go in light, come out heavy. :chuckle:
Eyeguard's Idaho wilderness buck..
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... next year's trophies:
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Post by: C-Money on March 20, 2012, 12:51:11 PM
Post by: 400out on March 20, 2012, 01:14:26 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 01:15:19 PM
Great Pic's! Looks like a great time! A Gal at work drew an Enchantments hike permit for the second year in a row. Hope to get a report on any deer/goat activity up there!
Nice! That is some fantastic country.. :tup:
Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 01:16:11 PM
I'll check back in the end on oct. ;) I HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!
;). Here's hoping this thread is stacked by the end of Oct.
Post by: saylean on March 20, 2012, 03:27:29 PM
Good lookin animals guys. :tup:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 20, 2012, 03:32:09 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 05:58:48 PM
Post by: doyourtime89 on March 20, 2012, 06:01:19 PM
Post by: saylean on March 20, 2012, 06:14:47 PM
Saylean, I hadn't seen that one! Nice buck! Looking forward to next year's masher!
Thanks Hirshey. Youre quite the little tank under all that back pack, crawling cross the creek! Im not sure if I could even do that! :tup:
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Post by: shanevg on March 20, 2012, 06:20:39 PM
Post by: saylean on March 20, 2012, 06:21:25 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 20, 2012, 06:24:59 PM
The one with the blood on the rock is actually a very misleading bear. She scored maybe 16" but her tooth age came back at 19 years old! :yike:
Post by: B.G.hunter on March 20, 2012, 06:29:39 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 20, 2012, 07:33:26 PM
Thanks Hirshey. Youre quite the little tank under all that back pack, crawling cross the creek! Im not sure if I could even do that! :tup::chuckle: Well thanks, I tried... it was about 8 miles each direction, and we made it out the same day I harvested him so I consider that successful. I liked that Eberlestock but am excited to try out a Kuiu pack during scouting and see if it works a little nicer for my small frame. I am beginning to think that any pack will give you hot spots with that much weight on them, though.
Post by: bullchaser on March 21, 2012, 09:01:49 AM
Post by: hirshey on March 21, 2012, 11:19:57 AM
shanevg that was really good and fun to watch good job.:yeah:
Also, I voted for you (Shane) and your friend on the Cabela's hunt give-away thing.. when will you hear about that?
Post by: shanevg on March 21, 2012, 12:39:49 PM
http://ww1.cabelasevents.com/ultimateteam/detail.cfm?id=1264
Please vote again, you can vote once per day through the end of the month. I assume we will find out shortly thereafter. :)
Post by: 7mag. on March 21, 2012, 12:49:38 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 21, 2012, 01:14:39 PM
I just voted for you guys too. I'll keep doing it. It looks like to me, that you are both dedicated hunters, and push each other to hunt harder. Your video's are enjoyable to watch too. Good luck, and keep posting videos. Maybe some more high country Blacktails. :)
Thanks! We do have fun pushing eachother to the limit. Our goal this year is a nice alpine blacktail with our bows.
Post by: fillthefreezer on March 21, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
I am beginning to think that any pack will give you hot spots with that much weight on them, though.have u thought of trying a used dana design pack in like xs/sm?
hard to beat those unless you go to a kifaru or mystery ranch... :twocents:
Post by: head hunter on March 21, 2012, 05:39:25 PM
Post by: head hunter on March 21, 2012, 07:32:10 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on March 21, 2012, 07:35:59 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 21, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Post by: bullchaser on March 21, 2012, 07:46:21 PM
Hirshey good job on yours looks like you did it right. How did the rest of your shed season go after I bumped into you on the hill?
Post by: hirshey on March 21, 2012, 09:12:39 PM
Headhunter that's a great Oregon buck.Thanks, sir! The season is still going... I'll be out this weekend for one last go at the muleys, then its down full time in the blues. Unfortunately a lot of my spots this season got scooped by people on snowmobiles. :( Even a ridgeline I usually do really well on in the area I bumped into you (which you know shouldn't have snowmobiles) had tracks almost down to the road from the top. I'm sitting at around 10 horns.. which, isn't really that great for 10+ days of trekking. My mom, however, is slaying it! :) She even has one of the sides of an animal I took some photos of...
Hirshey good job on yours looks like you did it right. How did the rest of your shed season go after I bumped into you on the hill?
Post by: head hunter on March 21, 2012, 09:43:42 PM
Post by: elkpack on March 21, 2012, 09:55:50 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 21, 2012, 10:01:06 PM
Good luck with that score to settle with the big one! :tup: I got a score to settle myself, and he is going to be an absolute giant this year!! :chuckle: well we will see....
Thanks: cant wait for this year i got a score to settle with a couple of real giants that gave me the slip last year up high.
Post by: buglebuster on March 22, 2012, 08:38:55 AM
Post by: head hunter on March 22, 2012, 12:24:05 PM
Post by: summit creek on March 23, 2012, 10:01:42 PM
Idaho Wildernessnice buck dude lets here the story
Post by: duckslayer on March 23, 2012, 10:11:11 PM
That back ground looks VERY familiar......glad the wolves haven't eatten them all!!! Congrats on a nice buck!!! You earned him if that where I think it is. Was that in 2011? Boy , that brings back alot of great memories with that scenery!! Thx
JT
Post by: elkpack on March 24, 2012, 03:35:56 PM
Hey Elkpack,Pic was from 2010. Definately got some excercise on this one. Got him late afternoon and had a long pack to basecamp in the dark by headlamp and stumbled into camp just before midnight. I figure if I'm tired and sore at the end of the hunt it's a good hunt.
That back ground looks VERY familiar......glad the wolves haven't eatten them all!!! Congrats on a nice buck!!! You earned him if that where I think it is. Was that in 2011? Boy , that brings back alot of great memories with that scenery!! Thx
JT
Post by: LittleJohn on March 24, 2012, 03:56:15 PM
killed the buck on the 18th of sept and the bull on the 24th of sept.
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 24, 2012, 04:02:10 PM
Post by: norsepeak on March 24, 2012, 04:12:58 PM
nice buck, that country looks real familiar, looks like the middle fork country. The first two are from 09, and the last one is from 07.
Post by: boneaddict on March 24, 2012, 04:17:54 PM
Post by: 400out on March 24, 2012, 04:25:33 PM
WHAT A GREAT THREAD. I am very much enjoying the photos!:yeah: you got shots to add bone? ;)
Post by: saylean on March 24, 2012, 05:06:44 PM
I'm assuming you're talking about the one laying on his back. He scored just over 20 if I recall correctly.
The one with the blood on the rock is actually a very misleading bear. She scored maybe 16" but her tooth age came back at 19 years old! :yike:
Ya, the guy with the orange shirt, blood on the rock. Wow..only a 16! I cant believe it! Gorgeous bear regardless though. Thanks~
Post by: BowBender87 on March 24, 2012, 05:38:06 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 24, 2012, 08:03:55 PM
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you got shots to add bone?
Just about every critter I have ever killed has been in the backcountry, from Moose, to deer to elk to bear.
Post by: buglebuster on March 24, 2012, 09:40:13 PM
lets seeQuoteyou got shots to add bone?
Just about every critter I have ever killed has been in the backcountry, from Moose, to deer to elk to bear.
Post by: THunt on March 24, 2012, 09:40:30 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 24, 2012, 10:14:11 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 24, 2012, 10:23:59 PM
I'm assuming you're talking about the one laying on his back. He scored just over 20 if I recall correctly.
The one with the blood on the rock is actually a very misleading bear. She scored maybe 16" but her tooth age came back at 19 years old! :yike:
Ya, the guy with the orange shirt, blood on the rock. Wow..only a 16! I cant believe it! Gorgeous bear regardless though. Thanks~
I'll tell you that bear was built like a monster. We thought she was a huge boar when we first saw her. She was super boxy and like I said really old. 18 if I recall correctly.
Post by: wilsongideon on March 26, 2012, 07:24:41 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 27, 2012, 07:53:38 AM
Post by: Huntboy on March 27, 2012, 08:17:40 AM
Post by: THunt on March 27, 2012, 08:28:33 AM
Post by: TommyH on March 27, 2012, 08:31:33 AM
Thanks TommyH it was my first real backcountry hunt and what a blast I had. I will be going back this year!
Didnt see a gun or bow in the pic, which was it? Next time i am ready for a pic i will try to remember to get some background in the pic, the mt behind ya makes the pic!! Well heck of a nice buck to!!! :chuckle:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on March 27, 2012, 09:00:29 AM
Post by: Camp David on March 27, 2012, 09:01:38 AM
Post by: 400out on March 27, 2012, 09:03:42 AM
Post by: THunt on March 27, 2012, 09:06:49 AM
Post by: 400out on March 27, 2012, 09:07:53 AM
Mine was a general rifle hunt Tommy H.:tup: I always wondered about that. nice buck
Post by: Shed Stud on March 27, 2012, 09:22:27 AM
Some great bucks on here!
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 27, 2012, 10:03:13 AM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 10:05:47 AM
Congrats! :IBCOOL: Love seeing that!
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 27, 2012, 10:06:41 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 27, 2012, 10:08:30 AM
Post by: poopooheaddad on March 27, 2012, 10:29:40 AM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 10:49:18 AM
Post by: alwinearcher on March 27, 2012, 10:51:21 AM
Here is one from MT last year
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2012, 11:26:22 AM
I wish I could have had someone with me to take a pic of my buck 25-30 feet in the air in the top of a tree, with me standing on the overhang above it looking down. I think it would have been the neatest field photo of all.
Post by: bullchaser on March 27, 2012, 11:35:01 AM
Post by: TommyH on March 27, 2012, 11:53:02 AM
Post by: bullchaser on March 27, 2012, 11:53:38 AM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 27, 2012, 11:54:58 AM
Post by: alwinearcher on March 27, 2012, 11:57:21 AM
pretty good pic Alwine.....
Thanks,
This is what we were actually up there for.
My buck was just a bonus!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 27, 2012, 12:09:05 PM
Great Pic's! Looks like a great time! A Gal at work drew an Enchantments hike permit for the second year in a row. Hope to get a report on any deer/goat activity up there!Having done a one day thru hike up there, the deer population is not so good, but there are lots of goats running around. I take it you are talking photo taking. As hunting would not be an option up there.
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 12:16:39 PM
Post by: JPhelps on March 27, 2012, 01:01:40 PM
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 27, 2012, 01:04:51 PM
Post by: alwinearcher on March 27, 2012, 01:05:57 PM
Great Pictures everyone.
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
Very well said!
I have had a bunch of people recognize the peak in the background of the picture I posted.
If it was a spot I was planning on returning to it wouldn't be floating around the internet ;)
I almost died the day we packed my deer and that goat out and I don't plan on going back anytime soon :bdid:
Post by: brocka on March 27, 2012, 01:06:20 PM
Great Pictures everyone.
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
Thats sad...
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2012, 01:09:38 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 01:13:43 PM
I kind of feel bad for guys like that... "Aww, honey... you need a woman to do your scouting for you? Excuse my french but do I have more lady-balls than you?" :hello:
Post by: 400out on March 27, 2012, 01:15:27 PM
How pathetic! :chuckle: Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.that's the spirit! The things that photos don't show is the pain and determination ;)
Post by: alwinearcher on March 27, 2012, 01:16:05 PM
How pathetic! :chuckle: Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.
Thats the attitude I like Hirshey! :tup:
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 01:16:56 PM
How pathetic! :chuckle: Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.that's the spirit! The things that photos don't show is the pain and determination ;)
:tup: :tup:
Post by: TommyH on March 27, 2012, 01:20:14 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 27, 2012, 01:20:42 PM
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I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
And people wonder why there are so many good bucks and bulls that will never show up on here, this is why. Too bad.
Post by: Benny on March 27, 2012, 01:24:12 PM
Post by: saylean on March 27, 2012, 01:24:56 PM
It will be even better to see hirshey and her mans success next year. Some people... :bash: :dunno:
Post by: JPhelps on March 27, 2012, 01:26:14 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 01:29:30 PM
I don't mean any offense by this but no matter how hard you feel you've worked or how much sweat you put into getting into a basin or far off drainage...there will likely be someone who will work harder.Guess it depends on your definition of "harder". Finding other people's success photos and jacking their spots? Sure, you can be willing to hike further/faster to get there... but if you aren't willing to put in the time exploring basins and ridgelines to find the areas deer are accruing in the first place then you'll always be chasing someone else's tail.
Post by: 7mag. on March 27, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
How pathetic! :chuckle: Good thing I have the fortune of knowing how difficult my hike was... If he gets in there even for a scouting trip he's doing pretty well. Too bad I'll still beat him to the buck.
I kind of feel bad for guys like that... "Aww, honey... you need a woman to do your scouting for you? Excuse my french but do I have more lady-balls than you?" :hello:
That's awesome, Hirshey! And to answer your question, yes you do.
Post by: THunt on March 27, 2012, 01:44:21 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2012, 01:49:44 PM
its the biggest threat to this site.......leaches, worms, maggots, lurkers. People with no integrity.
Makes me want to pull every pic I have ever posted. Sharing with friends is what I like to do. I should know the world is full of parasites. Plagarizing someone elses hard work. Welfare cases. No better than a meth maggot stealing someones sterling silver picture frame to try to achieve that next high.
:(
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 01:52:06 PM
I am sure I am over reacting, That just makes me mad. Gut wrenching almost. I know it happens. I am sure I am oversensitive as I just worked like 36 hours straight but.......
its the biggest threat to this site.......leaches, worms, maggots, lurkers. People with no integrity.
Makes me want to pull every pic I have ever posted. Sharing with friends is what I like to do. I should know the world is full of parasites. Plagarizing someone elses hard work. Welfare cases. No better than a meth maggot stealing someones sterling silver picture frame to try to achieve that next high.
:(
My sentiments, also.. it is unfortunate that some people that are afraid of a little hard work and scouting can ruin others' ability to share their stories and photos with those that just enjoy sharing in the adventure.
Post by: JohnVH on March 27, 2012, 01:52:18 PM
Great Pictures everyone.
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
What a lowlife :bash:
Post by: bullchaser on March 27, 2012, 02:01:43 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 27, 2012, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2012, 02:50:23 PM
I am suprised you posted that jason I don't think he will like you much anymore after he reads this thread. Good for you :tup: If you know his user name send me a pm if he is a member :tup:
Post by: JPhelps on March 27, 2012, 03:03:35 PM
Not to worried about him, maybe he will get the point that I truly didn't care for his bushleague tactics.
Post by: JLS on March 27, 2012, 03:07:43 PM
It's a shame that we have to be careful what photos we share. Never have landmarks in the background, ever. I rarely ever share scenery shots on the internet, unless I just don't care about someone else knowing where it is.
Why some people behave this way is beyond me. I don't hunt for competition with others. The last thing I want to do is race someone to the top of the mountain.
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 03:25:08 PM
It's unfortunate this type of behavior exists, although it's nothing new. I witnessed the same thing in a very good deer hunting locale in MT about 13 years ago. A guy put an article in Eastman's with a very prominent landmark in the background, and within a couple of years hunting pressure there went up dramatically.That is the kind of behavior I could expect in a front-country setting... the idea of seeking people OUT in the backcountry is beyond me, however.. especially when the hike is grueling and over 8 miles. :chuckle: Unfortunate but a good lesson, I guess.
It's a shame that we have to be careful what photos we share. Never have landmarks in the background, ever. I rarely ever share scenery shots on the internet, unless I just don't care about someone else knowing where it is.
Why some people behave this way is beyond me. I don't hunt for competition with others. The last thing I want to do is race someone to the top of the mountain.
Post by: bearpaw on March 27, 2012, 03:30:41 PM
Thanks JPhelps for posting your comments. Let's all consider that a positive learning experience, I hope everyone remembers to crop out distinguishable landmarks from their photos.
Hirshey, it's obvious to me the guy must not be much of a hunter if he has to go online trying to identify your spots to go hunting. My best guess is that even if he is on the same mountain as you, that you will probably spot any deer first and be headed out the trail with another fine trophy while that guy is still trying to spot deer. :tup:
There's a lot more to being a successful hunter than finding out where someone's honey hole is at, I am guessing the guy must not possess the skills to find deer consistently if he is searching for others hunting spots. :twocents:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2012, 03:35:14 PM
Post by: grundy53 on March 27, 2012, 03:37:36 PM
This is an awesome topic with some great photos. :tup:
Thanks JPhelps for posting your comments. Let's all consider that a positive learning experience, I hope everyone remembers to crop out distinguishable landmarks from their photos.
Hirshey, it's obvious to me the guy must not be much of a hunter if he has to go online trying to identify your spots to go hunting. My best guess is that even if he is on the same mountain as you, that you will probably spot any deer first and be headed out the trail with another fine trophy while that guy is still trying to spot deer. :tup:
There's a lot more to being a successful hunter than finding out where someone's honey hole is at, I am guessing the guy must not possess the skills to find deer consistently if he is searching for others hunting spots. :twocents:
I totally agree!
Post by: JLS on March 27, 2012, 03:42:19 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 27, 2012, 04:00:30 PM
Now my point, I have packed in groups of 2 to 6 hunters into this same drainage. The good hunters usually at least see some good bucks and many kill good bucks, the guys who are not too good of hunters usually complain that there are not many deer and the country is too steep as we are packing them out.
The guys who see game will likely come back again for another hunt with us, the guys who thought I put them in a poor location I usually never hear from again. :twocents:
Just remember to crop out recognizable features of any pics you post. :twocents:
Post by: Shed Stud on March 27, 2012, 04:08:01 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2012, 04:11:27 PM
Post by: head hunter on March 27, 2012, 04:15:59 PM
Post by: head hunter on March 27, 2012, 04:18:36 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 04:23:28 PM
Bone, that's just what the doctor ordered! :) Nice photo and beautiful deer!
Post by: 400out on March 27, 2012, 04:36:11 PM
I have had people try to follow me up as well :bash: Not that hard to loose people in the areas I hunt :chuckle:Tell me about it! Everytime I think I have you pined down......... The damn plane takes off :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Everyone these are some great animals and even greater accomplishments :tup: I hope to join your elite group this fall. As for the (what bone said) get a little adventurous and except failure! you will feel better about it in the long run! I think :dunno:
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 05:12:21 PM
Its sad that some folks just dont get it. Hell... the scenery is at least half the reason to hunt in deep, it angers me that folks who want to STEAL ruin my ability to share some of the splendor that is the backcountry or enjoy the sights of others through their photos... what a crock!!!
Ahhh well.... Heres a few of mine and hunting pards all archery.... You'll notice in a couple pics there are some landmarks.... They are either gone now or in areas that its not a big secret where the
PHOTO :chuckle: was taken.
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 05:23:36 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 27, 2012, 05:26:43 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 27, 2012, 05:30:05 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 05:31:50 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 05:38:26 PM
Blackvelvet ..... :o I see gravel road in one of those pictures :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: could not of been that far in the back country :drool I AM JUST MESSING WITH YOU MAN :yeah: I COULD NOT RESIST IT ONCE I READ YOUR POST ABOVE .....Awesome trophies :tup:
I knew that was gonna come up!! :chuckle: Thats what I ws refering to with the land marks... Heres a pic of the "road" below... huge sections of land were locked up after the 2007 slides... Everything has since been repaired :( It was good while it lasted :tup:
Post by: fishunt247 on March 27, 2012, 05:43:38 PM
Love this thread by the way. There are some great bucks in this thread. Very cool stuff.
Post by: head hunter on March 27, 2012, 05:45:44 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 05:53:25 PM
Post by: JPhelps on March 27, 2012, 06:04:56 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg221%2Fbigsmooth35%2FIMG_0600.jpg&hash=b6a5cefcd33d510bc0644683a887dfb4a15466e9)
Not a trophy, but I hurt for days after packing this guy out
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Post by: elkpack on March 27, 2012, 07:52:41 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on March 27, 2012, 08:05:33 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on March 27, 2012, 09:48:10 PM
Post by: Camp David on March 28, 2012, 05:04:19 AM
Post by: buglebuster on March 28, 2012, 07:04:45 AM
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 28, 2012, 07:06:51 AM
http://www.backcountryhunters.org/
You can barely see it in this pic, but there is a little 3 pt on my pack frame... Muzzleloader hunt ~4 miles in, in the kettle range. Nice scenery- but we struggled finding many quality deer on that hunt.
Post by: TommyH on March 28, 2012, 07:09:52 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on March 28, 2012, 07:20:39 AM
Very nice, good work on the archery bulls! :tup:primitive archery at that!!! Nice work Elkpack!!
Post by: hillbillyhunting on March 28, 2012, 08:55:23 AM
It's unfortunate this type of behavior exists, although it's nothing new. I witnessed the same thing in a very good deer hunting locale in MT about 13 years ago. A guy put an article in Eastman's with a very prominent landmark in the background, and within a couple of years hunting pressure there went up dramatically.
It's a shame that we have to be careful what photos we share. Never have landmarks in the background, ever. I rarely ever share scenery shots on the internet, unless I just don't care about someone else knowing where it is.
Why some people behave this way is beyond me. I don't hunt for competition with others. The last thing I want to do is race someone to the top of the mountain.
My favorite backcountry location was revealed in Eastmans too :bash: Effing guys thought they were professionals and decided to write in to eastmans. It was obvious by their story that their success was pure luck too :bash:
Why dont we post this guys user name? I saw you sent a PM with the name, but just post it so everyone knows who this leech is!
Post by: JPhelps on March 28, 2012, 09:08:04 AM
Post by: Miles on March 28, 2012, 09:19:43 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on March 28, 2012, 09:40:22 AM
Great Pictures everyone.
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
All the more reason I make the posts I do about this very same thing happening. Nothing to do about being negative or taking away from the thread, but with all the technology these days, it's way too easy for somebody "steal" a spot. No laws against it, and it's pure patheticness, but it's the sad truth.
Post by: PlateauNDN on March 28, 2012, 09:45:12 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 28, 2012, 09:54:25 AM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on March 28, 2012, 10:46:47 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 28, 2012, 10:48:35 AM
Post by: 400out on March 28, 2012, 10:51:35 AM
Jason what gym?? Thorbecks? Just curious how this guy found out so much. Just by a land mark? Had he been to the area before? Kinda *censored*ty of him to do that.I would think he had beeni n there before or he could have zeroed it in via various photos on the web via hikers and other photo sites :dunno: hell for all we know he's not even close! Just a BSer! I've met one or two of them before ;)
Post by: JPhelps on March 28, 2012, 10:59:03 AM
Yeah. I don't know if he had been there before or not. I'm assuming not since he was going scouting. I've never really talked to the guy before about hunting (I guess that's what I get for wearing my Primetime shirt to the gym).
A little Google earth time and a distinguishable landmark can give a spot away.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on March 28, 2012, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: C-Money on March 28, 2012, 01:08:36 PM
Great Pic's! Looks like a great time! A Gal at work drew an Enchantments hike permit for the second year in a row. Hope to get a report on any deer/goat activity up there!Having done a one day thru hike up there, the deer population is not so good, but there are lots of goats running around. I take it you are talking photo taking. As hunting would not be an option up there.
Last year she saw a TON of goats on a 5 day hike. She saw the majority of goats after completeing Aasgard Pass. Even saw a couple on Little Annapurna. You probably did not have time to get up to L.A. on such a quick hike. Maybe someday a goat hunting permit will be available in the Enchantments, but for now I will do my shooting with a camera when I get my hiking permit.
Post by: mikelonsford on March 28, 2012, 01:24:11 PM
Post by: saylean on March 28, 2012, 01:28:26 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 28, 2012, 01:41:31 PM
Great bull mikelonsford!:yeah:
LOVE that first photo! Gotta love it when you see tines hitting the dirt!
Post by: C-Money on March 28, 2012, 02:04:27 PM
:yeah: Nice bull!!Great bull mikelonsford!:yeah:
LOVE that first photo! Gotta love it when you see tines hitting the dirt!
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 02:10:23 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbull1.jpg&hash=160777d5c9c72ed93a1e9e9e33353555279a4ea4)
Post by: 400out on March 28, 2012, 02:10:53 PM
Post by: hirshey on March 28, 2012, 02:16:12 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 02:19:47 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 28, 2012, 02:28:24 PM
One could always post some scenery pics from one location that is recognizable, then post some "success" pics from another. HMMMM...... Ideas are flowing now. :chuckle: Wild goose chase anyone?
:chuckle:
Definitely crop out any landmarks from your success photos. :twocents:
Some great photos everyone. :tup:
Post by: MtnMuley on March 28, 2012, 04:00:48 PM
Besides it's common internet knowledge where MtnMuley's hot spots are anyhow. :chuckle:
Yup. Sorority parties! :P
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 28, 2012, 04:40:24 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 28, 2012, 05:43:52 PM
Post by: jjhunter on March 28, 2012, 06:01:12 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 28, 2012, 06:04:52 PM
Post by: TommyH on March 28, 2012, 06:06:18 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:25:38 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:40:04 PM
Rose and I got our bucks, then packed out to get the mules. It was a bit nasty on the trip back in. The thread is on here somewhere
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:46:26 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:48:02 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:49:12 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 06:51:46 PM
Post by: rb2506 on March 28, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 28, 2012, 07:52:51 PM
Post by: 400out on March 28, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
Post by: Benny on March 28, 2012, 10:10:13 PM
I don't mean any offense by this but no matter how hard you feel you've worked or how much sweat you put into getting into a basin or far off drainage...there will likely be someone who will work harder.Guess it depends on your definition of "harder". Finding other people's success photos and jacking their spots? Sure, you can be willing to hike further/faster to get there... but if you aren't willing to put in the time exploring basins and ridgelines to find the areas deer are accruing in the first place then you'll always be chasing someone else's tail.
Hirshey, I would consider that hunting smarter, not necassarily harder and I do agree with you. Great pictures all!
I'll break the mold and post a scenary picture. A really easy spot to poach a honey hole if you are so inclined, have at it...somewhere around 20-25 miles from the air strip :chuckle:
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1187.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz399%2Fbenpentecost%2F2011%2520Sheep%2FP1060356-1-1.jpg&hash=3c961263d4ddaa8190e38bc17c28160deb20a009)
Post by: boneaddict on March 29, 2012, 07:24:52 AM
Post by: 400out on March 29, 2012, 07:26:39 AM
Yep, thats my hunting partner. 9 Miles in by portaboat and boots. Almost killed him, it almost killed me. Wheres the fun at shooting a moose close to the road.:chuckle: I'm sure he was thinking that exact thing :chuckle: great photo for the wall :twocents:
Post by: boneaddict on March 29, 2012, 07:29:46 AM
Post by: saylean on March 29, 2012, 08:37:55 AM
Beautiful scenery/sheep Benny!
Post by: boneaddict on March 29, 2012, 02:38:35 PM
Some Backcountry Trophies don't have antlers.....
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Post by: hirshey on March 29, 2012, 03:05:26 PM
He enjoys it too Saylean, and the treats.
Some Backcountry Trophies don't have antlers.....
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Ffishcrop.jpg&hash=a20133ccd2ab9df74a7f79218a8b68486d688292)
That one is eating well! I'm surprised I don't see more mosquito bites on that leg! :chuckle:
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 29, 2012, 03:41:54 PM
Post by: Miles on March 30, 2012, 06:05:28 AM
Post by: 400out on March 30, 2012, 06:07:57 AM
Post by: Miles on March 30, 2012, 06:11:04 AM
I'm still not posting any with distant scenery. ;)
Post by: 400out on March 30, 2012, 06:17:35 AM
That buck was further from the road than most individuals are willing to walk in a day...chicken :chuckle:
I'm still not posting any with distant scenery. ;)
Post by: boneaddict on March 30, 2012, 07:22:34 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fmorefoghaawg.jpg&hash=43c8c9a8041c7e5cd40e50f5ecb4630b570f2bc6).
Post by: Miles on March 30, 2012, 07:23:26 AM
Post by: 400out on March 30, 2012, 07:38:53 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 30, 2012, 11:49:13 AM
Post by: bullchaser on March 30, 2012, 01:43:12 PM
Thanks bone :chuckle: now to google earth........ fog
Thats funny
Post by: steen on March 30, 2012, 04:59:29 PM
Right around 7500 ft or so on my horse.(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi757.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx215%2Fsteen_photos%2FIMG0651.jpg&hash=337af39054c0c1299e7abcc06c5200c6ac8f7b6a)
Just over Cathedral Pass.
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A deer in camp, we dubbed her Patch ( scar on shoulder) she was in camp every day. My trophy deer this trip.
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Post by: Alpinehunter on March 30, 2012, 07:28:19 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 30, 2012, 07:36:44 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 30, 2012, 07:45:59 PM
Post by: adam on March 30, 2012, 08:25:59 PM
He enjoys it too Saylean, and the treats.
Some Backcountry Trophies don't have antlers.....
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Ffishcrop.jpg&hash=a20133ccd2ab9df74a7f79218a8b68486d688292)
nice fish bone...what did you get him on?
Post by: saylean on March 31, 2012, 04:38:50 PM
Post by: Alpinehunter on March 31, 2012, 08:42:59 PM
Thanks Saylean. High country bear hunting is something I've really come to enjoy over the last several years.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 01, 2012, 10:07:53 AM
Post by: bearpaw on April 01, 2012, 10:27:16 AM
Post by: hirshey on April 03, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
Montana ram.... me and another fellow found both caps later that trip. Too bad they're growing lichen in the hills still!
Post by: hirshey on April 03, 2012, 03:47:14 PM
"work".
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 04, 2012, 11:11:19 AM
Post by: grundy53 on April 04, 2012, 11:18:10 AM
awesome find Hirshey :tup:
:yeah:
Post by: NWBREW on April 04, 2012, 11:40:07 AM
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"work".
hirsheygirl, Now that's just plain mean of you. :chuckle: I love this thread.
Did you ever get those sheds that were on the other side of the river? (last year I believe)
Post by: hirshey on April 04, 2012, 02:56:29 PM
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"work".
hirsheygirl, Now that's just plain mean of you. :chuckle: I love this thread.
Did you ever get those sheds that were on the other side of the river? (last year I believe)
Nope; there are still two moose sheds sitting across the San Poil river south of Republic I never got back to... :( See? There are some responsible government employees out there.. not using govt. resources for personal gain! Not saying I wasn't tempted to drive the work rig down there after hours.. :)
Post by: MtnMuley on April 04, 2012, 03:08:17 PM
Post by: hirshey on April 04, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Hopefully it wasn't too far south or you would be getting a good size ticket for picking them up. ;)Nah, Forest Service-administered land... too far to walk after a full day in the woods, though.
Post by: washelkhunter on April 04, 2012, 03:51:50 PM
Post by: shanevg on April 05, 2012, 09:14:34 AM
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Montana ram.... me and another fellow found both caps later that trip. Too bad they're growing lichen in the hills still!
Now that's awesome!!!
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on April 13, 2012, 06:20:36 AM
Post by: Alpinehunter on April 13, 2012, 06:34:26 AM
Post by: bullchaser on April 13, 2012, 07:38:12 AM
Post by: TommyH on April 13, 2012, 09:23:30 AM
Holy crap man good job i need more buddies like you.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Thats funny!
Post by: Alpinehunter on April 13, 2012, 09:16:54 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 14, 2012, 06:10:02 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on April 14, 2012, 06:27:21 PM
Post by: bonkellekter on April 14, 2012, 06:51:55 PM
Man, I love this thread :tup: Way to go guys
:yeah:
Post by: head hunter on April 15, 2012, 12:11:13 PM
Post by: saylean on April 15, 2012, 08:52:08 PM
Post by: dpete on April 16, 2012, 02:58:55 PM
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on July 18, 2012, 01:25:52 AM
Post by: windygorge on July 18, 2012, 06:02:29 AM
Great Pictures everyone.
I have a story relating to this thread. I was approached by a guy at the gym this morning (I don’t know him real well, but he knows I am on the site quite often and hunt the backcountry, he also commented on the post I made a few days ago in the “high hunt permit” thread). He asked if I had seen the Backcountry Trophies post. I informed him that I had looked at it. He then goes on to tell me that he found where Hirshey killed her buck at and where 75johndeere took his camp picture from. He then went on to tell me that he was going to work on thunt’s photo tonight.
I didn’t believe him and asked him where they were at. After a little while he reluctantly told me exactly where both pictures were taken (I already knew where these photos were taken at). Him and his buddies are already planning scouting trips to these locations this summer. I just want to caution people that post pictures with scenery in the background that there are people that are willing take your spot. It was evident after talking with him and asking why he would want to “steal” someone’s spot he is in it for the instant gratification of shooting a buck. He isn’t the type that cares about the hard work and effort that goes into finding these spots (most of us find this the fun part).
Just a caution when posting pictures of your favorite spots. It really is unfortunate. Bye the way I hope he reads this post and reconsiders.
What a lowlife :bash:
can you tell us what handle he went by jason?? did he tell you what it was. im sure everyone here wants to know.
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on July 18, 2012, 06:33:22 AM
Post by: Watimberghost on July 18, 2012, 06:58:20 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on July 18, 2012, 07:06:28 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on July 18, 2012, 07:16:15 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on July 18, 2012, 09:35:18 PM
Nice pics everyone. Can't wait for the season to start!
Is this buck from this Year? thats a nice buck!
Post by: 840dc on September 27, 2012, 11:50:55 AM
Post by: combs338 on September 27, 2012, 12:03:26 PM
love this thread!
Nice bear. Any story to go with it?
Post by: dreamingbig on September 27, 2012, 12:17:07 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 27, 2012, 12:25:15 PM
Post by: Cuda on September 27, 2012, 12:30:50 PM
Post by: head hunter on October 19, 2012, 03:15:57 PM
Post by: jetboatinghunter on October 19, 2012, 05:48:31 PM
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Post by: Mulieman on October 23, 2012, 03:27:01 PM
My dad and I backpacked into a unit in Idaho. He shot this bull, which is his best. He turns 65 at the end of the month. I am proud of him, as this is his second backcountry hunt. He trained hard all summer, and was paid off for his hard work. Happy birthday dad!
AWESOME!!
Post by: jetboatinghunter on October 23, 2012, 03:42:29 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on October 24, 2012, 08:16:02 PM
Can't believe I've never seen this thread.
Post by: geobru on October 24, 2012, 11:50:20 PM
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Post by: X-Force on October 25, 2012, 12:13:32 AM
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Post by: 300rum on October 26, 2012, 09:11:58 PM
Post by: geobru on October 26, 2012, 09:18:39 PM
Post by: 300rum on October 26, 2012, 09:22:26 PM
Its a 308, Japanse made. I bought it new in 1977. Best group was a half inch at 125 yards.
Post by: geobru on October 26, 2012, 09:32:44 PM
Post by: 300rum on October 26, 2012, 09:40:51 PM
I guess I could give you fifty dollars for it. :chuckle:
Yep, the older ones have character. A lot of folks don't like the shiney finish on the Brownings. I carried it so much over the years that not only is the finish gone, but the checkering is gone at the wrist from rubbing against my wool coat. It has been a great rifle.
Post by: geobru on October 26, 2012, 09:56:56 PM
It's too bad that they are made out of aluminum now. They are perfect for a first rifle in the short action other than they can get a little cold with the balance point being the box magazine, that steel can get cold!
I guess I could give you fifty dollars for it. :chuckle:Quote
I 've got a suggestion. Buy a really good pair of gloves for the $50, then you won't feel the cold so much! :chuckle:
You are right though, the balance point was a bit awkward, which is why I cradled it in the crook of my arm and wore through the plastic finish.
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I still carried it at the balance point to wear off the bluing though.
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Post by: Kioti on October 27, 2012, 07:15:00 AM
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Post by: shootnrun on November 13, 2012, 07:03:16 PM
Sorry for the crappy pic, but it was dark by the time we got to him..
Post by: JPhelps on November 13, 2012, 07:10:27 PM
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38 miles Deep in the Bob Marshall:
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36 miles Deep in the Bob Marshall:
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Post by: crow killer on November 13, 2012, 07:27:05 PM
Post by: Maxtrax on November 14, 2012, 10:40:33 AM
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Back in Tonasket, sore and tired but happy.
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2010 Caribou, N. Slope Brooks Range, AK. Flew in ~40 miles (straight line) from the Haul Road and then rafted back out 60 miles to our truck. I got antsy knowing that we were fairly far north towards the tail end of the migration and dropped the first bull I saw, small rack but large body for his age, estimated 350-400lbs on the hoof. My partner dropped two larger bulls that dumbly elected to come within 1000 yards of us (with the wind to our advantage) while we were cleaning my animal.
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Wow, looking back through these pics has me chomping at the bit to get back into the hills. I started a new job in July so have only been able to hunt weekends and have been unsuccessful so far this year. My uncle took a forkie blacktail but I know where there's a couple mashers hiding in the same area so I'm hoping to get one of them this weekend.
Post by: X-Force on November 14, 2012, 10:51:49 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 14, 2012, 10:59:50 AM
Post by: jason4429 on November 14, 2012, 11:11:54 AM
Post by: Maxtrax on November 14, 2012, 11:56:28 AM
One more shot from the Brooks Range. Had a small herd of ~20 animals cross the river just behind us as the sun was setting on our last evening. Pretty magical.
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E to add: Yeah, very nice bucks Jason. My back is a little jealous of those pack animals though :tup:. Definitely agreed on coming out heavier than you went in being one of the best things ever ...it just takes a couple days to feel it some times :D
Post by: fillthefreezer on November 14, 2012, 12:01:12 PM
jason- nice buck!
Post by: Benny on November 14, 2012, 02:37:08 PM
One more shot from the Brooks Range. Had a small herd of ~20 animals cross the river just behind us as the sun was setting on our last evening. Pretty magical.
What river did you float? Looks like Ivshak or Echooka country.....
Congrats on the critters.
Post by: Maxtrax on November 14, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
Post by: elkpack on November 17, 2012, 06:48:55 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 17, 2012, 06:50:27 PM
Post by: wilsongideon on November 17, 2012, 09:13:56 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 18, 2012, 11:04:03 AM
Post by: Jburke on November 19, 2012, 12:18:56 AM
Post by: actionshooter on November 20, 2012, 07:05:24 PM
Post by: troyspinetar on November 29, 2012, 06:56:18 PM
Post by: Maverick on November 29, 2012, 11:53:09 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 29, 2012, 11:59:07 PM
Post by: Maverick on November 30, 2012, 12:26:41 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on November 30, 2012, 10:12:35 AM
Post by: 400out on November 30, 2012, 05:32:53 PM
love looking at that bull!:tup: your a funny looking horse :chuckle:
Post by: Maverick on November 30, 2012, 05:52:34 PM
Post by: 400out on November 30, 2012, 05:54:54 PM
Haha had to back pack the bull down a steep hill, cross a creek and then load it on the horse.in the area you were! Going down is like stealing ;)
Post by: Jburke on November 30, 2012, 06:25:32 PM
Post by: norsepeak on November 30, 2012, 06:34:47 PM
Post by: Maverick on November 30, 2012, 06:43:53 PM
Is that a Wa bull Maverick?
yeah it was a blues bull. Going down maybe like stealing but the spots with snow and falling Down a lot sure sucked. Then the rest of the hike OS all up hill!
Post by: pd on December 02, 2012, 09:45:33 PM
Is 4 miles in considered back country? My 2012 bull
Maverick, that isn't a trophy that is Godzilla, the original monster.
4 miles of packing. Hibernate well this winter!
Post by: Maverick on December 03, 2012, 05:03:53 AM
Post by: brocka on December 03, 2012, 02:22:59 PM
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Post by: 7mag. on December 03, 2012, 04:22:56 PM
Post by: brocka on December 03, 2012, 05:06:12 PM
Once again, Brocka, nice buck, congrats.
Thank you!
Post by: hirshey on December 04, 2012, 07:27:42 PM
Eyeguard and I had a backcountry hunt in Idaho... ended up pretty successful. Even helped another hunter we met up there into a nice deer. :)
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Aaaannnnd one where Eyeguard made mine look bigger. :chuckle:
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Post by: hirshey on December 04, 2012, 07:29:16 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 04, 2012, 08:14:46 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 04, 2012, 11:02:16 PM
Post by: NWBREW on December 05, 2012, 01:28:44 AM
Post by: fillthefreezer on December 05, 2012, 07:39:04 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 05, 2012, 03:22:24 PM
looks like that trip could use a thread of its own
:yeah:
Post by: couesbitten on December 05, 2012, 08:02:17 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on December 06, 2012, 07:31:30 AM
Great pics and great bucks hirshey, congrats to both of you. I wanted to ask, what pack are you using in the big picture? Thankslooks like a kuiu icon 5000
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I know this may be awkward but I would like to offer my son as a betrothal to you. Granted, I don't know if I spelled that right, he is only 6 right now, is into Lego's more than girls, and you appear to be currently spoken for. However, if you are willing to wait say.....12 years or so.....I think you both would make a great pair. Think it over, sleep on it, let me know.
Post by: kckrawler on December 06, 2012, 08:27:20 AM
Dear Hirshey,
I know this may be awkward but I would like to offer my son as a betrothal to you. Granted, I don't know if I spelled that right, he is only 6 right now, is into Lego's more than girls, and you appear to be currently spoken for. However, if you are willing to wait say.....12 years or so.....I think you both would make a great pair. Think it over, sleep on it, let me know.
Just remember, father-in-laws can look but they can't touch...it just gets creepy :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2012, 08:29:40 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 06, 2012, 09:35:33 AM
Post by: hirshey on December 06, 2012, 12:03:38 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2012, 12:06:46 PM
I'll look forward to the write up.....I'd be hard pressed to hunt the same areas and keep up with you.
Post by: grundy53 on December 06, 2012, 03:43:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2012, 03:44:59 PM
Nice bear....check.
Future bear killer.....check.
Post by: Houndhunter on December 19, 2012, 02:17:29 AM
Post by: hirshey on December 19, 2012, 09:57:17 AM
Post by: Jburke on December 19, 2012, 10:25:31 AM
:) you guys are too funny! Either that or very kind.. Perhaps a combination of both.Or maybe they are just lonely? :chuckle:
Post by: Maverick on December 19, 2012, 11:01:08 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 19, 2012, 11:57:19 AM
Post by: Maverick on December 19, 2012, 01:10:05 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 19, 2012, 01:16:11 PM
I'm taken!
My stable is full as well. :chuckle:
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2012, 10:54:04 AM
Post by: steen on December 20, 2012, 04:26:03 PM
Here is a couple of backcountry bucks.There is nothing better than coming out heavier than you went in.Looks like the goats came out heavier than they wen
t :chuckle:in. Very nice pack goats!
Post by: steen on December 20, 2012, 04:42:31 PM
Here is a couple of backcountry bucks.There is nothing better than coming out heavier than you went in.Looks like the goats came out heavier than they went in.
t :chuckle:in. Very nice pack goats!
Post by: FREDIN on December 20, 2012, 06:43:06 PM
Post by: hirshey on December 20, 2012, 07:21:59 PM
hirshey what made you switch from eberlestock to kuiu.
I really like eberlestock in terms of quality, features and customer service but they just dont adjust down in size to fit my petite frame. The shoulder straps are set too wide so I ended up having to hold them while hiking. I had a friend who was more suited size-wise for that pack so I gave it up. The kuiu is MUCH more adjustable to my size and hikes like a dream even with heavy loads. The carbon fiber frame broke hauling out eyeguards spring bear and kuiu was quick to replace it. I've been pleased with all their gear thus far. I still own an eberlestock day pack I just can't comfortably haul heav loads with their extended day bags.
Post by: hirshey on December 20, 2012, 07:24:50 PM
Gosh I'm happy to stay single and keep out of a stable! I know I've been out of the dating scene for a while but that sounds like rough accommodations.I'm taken!
My stable is full as well. :chuckle:
I prefer bivvy camps or houses.. ;)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 20, 2012, 07:37:08 PM
Post by: FREDIN on December 20, 2012, 08:13:13 PM
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2012, 08:38:37 PM
Post by: hirshey on December 20, 2012, 09:49:50 PM
Thanks for the info
No problem.. Medium to large build with broad shoulders and the eberlestock packs are glorious.. Sadly thats not my body type. :)
Post by: hirshey on December 20, 2012, 09:50:32 PM
If you aren't in the stable then you're missing out!
:chuckle:
Post by: hirshey on December 20, 2012, 09:51:45 PM
Yea its hard to beat a good Bivy camp but I have yet to see one made for 2!!
You can have seperate but close bivvies. :)
Post by: shootnrun on December 20, 2012, 10:06:45 PM
Yea its hard to beat a good Bivy camp but I have yet to see one made for 2!!
You can have seperate but close bivvies. :)
Where's the fun in that??
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2012, 10:59:18 PM
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Post by: Bearmtn on January 10, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
Not a monster but it was my 1st and the hardest i worked to get a deer yet.
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Post by: h20hunter on January 10, 2013, 03:25:14 PM
Besides...regarding Ms. Hirshey....she is already betrothed to my 6 year old son so back off!!!!
Post by: Worldhunter on April 14, 2013, 03:28:06 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 15, 2013, 09:22:59 PM
Just Sasquatch .... I'm no good at hunting anything else.
Nice. I never realized that BF was neither a male nor a female creature... :chuckle:
Did you rug him out, or just do a shoulder mount? :tup:
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Post by: buglebuster on June 06, 2015, 03:32:10 AM
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Post by: Miles on June 06, 2015, 08:53:56 AM
2010, opening morning in the Strawberry Wilderness of Oregon.
Nice buck. DIY? Did you see a good amount of bucks in there?
Post by: Elkfever on June 07, 2015, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: Miles on June 10, 2015, 06:31:27 PM
Miles, yes it was DIY. Only a couple small bucks on the hoof but did see a few other dandies come out from other guys that packed in. Shot my buck opening morning and only spent the first couple days hunting the wilderness before moving onto our other spots. My dad and I have hunted and spent a considerable amount of time over in the Murderer's Creek Unit/Strawberries and have seen some very nice bucks in and outside of the wilderness. I've been fortunate to take two other 4 pts. in that country but outside of the Wilderness.
Sounds like a fun time and it looks like some nice country in the second pic.
Post by: Falcon on June 27, 2015, 10:19:48 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 28, 2015, 06:59:47 AM
2007 guided dall sheep hunt in the Alaska Range. Probably will be my best outdoor adventure in my life.
I'll be up there in a couple years for a dall sheep/grizzly combo hunt. Great Dall and beautiful country.
Post by: xXLojackXx on August 19, 2015, 11:23:39 AM
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Post by: Elkohol on August 22, 2015, 08:14:41 AM
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Post by: actionshooter on August 22, 2015, 04:34:57 PM
2015- first bear, first animal.
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Congrats!!
Post by: crabcreekhunter on August 29, 2015, 06:21:39 PM
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Post by: fillthefreezer on October 23, 2015, 10:07:42 AM
story here http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,183878.0.html
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 24, 2015, 08:28:34 AM
Post by: sagewalker on October 24, 2015, 12:27:22 PM
Here is a couple of backcountry bucks.There is nothing better than coming out heavier than you went in.
your goats might disagree with that statement!!! :chuckle:
Post by: buglebuster on October 25, 2015, 08:21:01 AM
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Post by: shanevg on May 17, 2016, 08:07:34 PM
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Post by: shanevg on May 17, 2016, 08:10:58 PM
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Post by: shanevg on May 17, 2016, 08:12:33 PM
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Post by: shanevg on May 17, 2016, 08:14:12 PM
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Post by: Andrew on May 31, 2016, 10:15:50 PM
Shot this elk just last year 2 hours into the season. 3.5 miles from the truck/road. Long pack out in consistent rain and some heavy wind gusts. First elk as well.
Very cool! I got my bear in the last few hours of the last day (after 5 days).