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My WY Muley

Post by waynedevore » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:15 am

This is mountain country 8-9 thousand feet. I like this as well as the badlands except the elevation is a little hard on a MN guy. The hunt began on Oct 15 and I was on a 4 day hunt. Right away opening morning passed on a opportunity on a 24 inch 4 pt. I have this thing about filling the tag 1st day ](*,) Anyway by the time the 4th day arrived I was punishing myself, hadn't seen much for deer especially bucks. Thought tag soup for sure :-k
I was pretty much finished with the long hike and turned back toward the truck. One more canyon to get across and a pretty deep one. I was getting worn out. Couple shots down the canyon. Good place to sit back against a rock, take a breather, put on some nutrition. Maybe 15 minutes spotted this lone deer across the canyon up near the top. Binos, sure enough a buck, rack looked fairly high, couldn't tell the width. I thought if he stops I'll take a shot. He did and I missed. Got a better position with the pack on a good rock, he stopped again. This time a good hit. He made a crash against a large deadfall that echoed across the canyon. The deadfall as it turned out kept the buck from rolling to the bottom. 50 feet to the top and another all down hill pack. Brought out the rack and 20 pounds. Waited till morning to get the rest out. MAN! I was worn out, but totally happy with the adventures and views in the mountain country.

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Re: My WY Muley

Post by sneekeepete » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:32 am

Great post! Sounds like a great time and congrats on a good buck.
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Re: My WY Muley

Post by MuleyMadness » Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:26 am

Another great buck and adventure for sure. Cool pics, looks like some neat country.

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Re: My WY Muley

Post by Twitch » Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:25 pm

Awesome buck, gotta love it when all the hard work pays off! :not-worthy

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Re: My WY Muley

Post by AGCHAWK » Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:39 pm

Dang Wayne, you're rippin' it up this year! CONGRATS on another nice lookin' Mulie!
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Re: My WY Muley

Post by *ShedPredator* » Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:19 pm

Sweet pics and even better story!, I'm in your same boat when it comes too hiking up and down the high country canyons but i love the country and i'll keep going back. Congrats again on the kill.
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Re: My WY Muley

Post by Hiker » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:38 pm

Wayne, Good job on your hunts this year. :thumb
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Post by TheGreatwhitehunter » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:23 pm

Awesome buck, gotta love it when all the hard work pays off!
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Re: My WY Muley

Post by a_bow_nut » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:53 am

Great job wayne. Glad to see that you're having such a great year.
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Re: My WY Muley

Post by waynedevore » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:15 am

Thanks, it did make for A busy Fall. So many adventures on the prairies, peaks and badlands. I do thank my dear Wife for being so patient and understanding. Maybe with a little luck I can do it all again in 010. [-o<

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