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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: SHANE(WA) on August 05, 2008, 11:34:42 PM

Title: Desert unit?
Post by: SHANE(WA) on August 05, 2008, 11:34:42 PM: Has anyone seen or heard of any nice bucks taken from here? I have seen several pics from bucks taken from this unit and I wouldnt take those deer in a OTC North Eastern Wa unit.Back in 04 I saw all the rifle killed deer and laughed and cant seem to figure out the hype over this unit. My buddies have said the same thing, there are better areas in this state that are OTC, why would someone apply for this unit and use their points. Maybe I just have missed something over the years.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
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Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: bucklucky on August 05, 2008, 11:51:59 PM: I wouldnt waist my points on that unit either, all I ever see is pisscutters come out of there.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: Opportunist on August 06, 2008, 04:24:41 AM: Yeah, there ain't no bucks in there I wouldn't waste my points either!

OTC is always better than controlled hunts especially in eastern Washington!
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: SHANE(WA) on August 06, 2008, 05:40:26 AM: I have yet to see a pic of a 175 or better buck from here.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: Opportunist on August 06, 2008, 06:01:09 AM: Weren't there some over on Monster Muleys? Or was that elk? I can't remember.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: wastickslinger on August 06, 2008, 08:41:27 AM: Nope no big ones out there. ;)

The main reason guys dont kill big bucks is because they assume since it is limited entry and become a very saught after unit, it will be a walk in the park. Not true.The guys that know the unit and draw, kill big bucks. You dont see them because they dont want anyone to. Very very difficult unit to put down a big one.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: bucklucky on August 06, 2008, 08:42:42 AM: Quote from: wastickslinger on August 06, 2008, 08:41:27 AM
Nope no big ones out there. ;)

The main reason guys dont kill big bucks is because they assume since it is limited entry and become a very saught after unit, it will be a walk in the park. Not true.The guys that know the unit and draw, kill big bucks. You dont see them because they dont want anyone to. Very very difficult unit to put down a big one.

WHat are you smokin, theres no big bucks there ;)
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: wastickslinger on August 06, 2008, 08:54:18 AM: When I say big I mean like 150". Thats big right?
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Post by: bucklucky on August 06, 2008, 08:57:20 AM: I thought 140 was BIG! You seen a 150? WOW!
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: wastickslinger on August 06, 2008, 10:52:51 AM: Only one. And that was Gross score with velvet.
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Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2008, 10:14:15 PM: 129 hard horned.

i have some 130 sheds from there, but won't show them on here.
sorry gang.
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Post by: bucklucky on August 06, 2008, 11:00:48 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: zackmioli on August 07, 2008, 08:10:24 AM: bullies. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: wastickslinger on August 07, 2008, 12:18:17 PM: Quote from: SHANE(WA) on August 06, 2008, 05:40:26 AM
I have yet to see a pic of a 175 or better buck from here.

:fishin: for pictures?
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: BLUEBULLS on August 07, 2008, 12:36:39 PM: timberstalker shot a nice buck in the desert a couple years ago, maybe he'll post his pick. it was an older buck that was probably regressing. I know of two other good ones that friends killed, one was a 32" 4pt in the 170s and the other was a 183" 4pt.

it's a good unit but also overrated.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: bullchaser on August 10, 2008, 04:03:10 PM: I have a friend who lives in ML he has been picking up a buck that grosses over 190 for years he did not find the sheds this year and no he will not let me post the pics but their are a few of them in their. thats fine if you dont believe me less apps to compete with.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: Wea300mag on August 10, 2008, 04:36:41 PM: This is the most informative thread in the history of hunting-washington.com.

Just to add a little more information, I have an uncle who's friends brother-in-laws neighbors cousin told another guy that there are big bucks in that unit. You guessed it, I can't post the pics.
Title: Re: Desert unit?
Post by: bullchaser on August 10, 2008, 05:17:37 PM: You are right Wea300mag but I am sick of people saying their are no big buck or bulls in a unit. we have some great hunting oppertunitys in our state and i get tired of the pessimism sure they are not around every corner but thats what make those big boys special. sure everything fishing hunting used to be better but come on give it a rest.
By the way i have seen the pics and I will ask him if i can post one.