2013: Quest for "The One"
Re: 2013: Quest for "The One"
I posted that picture to show just how well those big old bucks can blend into their surroundings, especially after they turn grey.
You really have to slowly pick apart each area you are glassing. This picture was taken right at dark last Friday night. We were able to get right on him the next morning but he was in a tough spot to make a stalk on. So we are going to wait for the muzzy hunt and see what happens.
You really have to slowly pick apart each area you are glassing. This picture was taken right at dark last Friday night. We were able to get right on him the next morning but he was in a tough spot to make a stalk on. So we are going to wait for the muzzy hunt and see what happens.
There's always next year
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Sorry I haven't been able to keep up on this post. Due to my heavy work schedule and the many chores around the house, I just haven't had time. During my free time, I have been scouting my but off the past six weeks.
I have had a goal for the past 20 years to get at least one 30" wide buck and one 180" main frame buck before I hang it up. This year I have found two bucks that will qualify.
Here are the top three biggest bucks that we have found this year.
The first, I found in mid-July but haven't seen it in six weeks now. His antlers look more like a raghorn elk than a mule deer but I love how crazy he looks. The second buck, we haven't seen in person but have him on two different trail cams in canyons about 1/2 mile apart. He's an 8x7 and should go over 30" wide. The third buck I found last Friday night and took the pictures on Saturday morning. I'm guessing he has a solid 180"+ main frame. Which buck do you guys like best?
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Sorry I haven't been able to keep up on this post. Due to my heavy work schedule and the many chores around the house, I just haven't had time. During my free time, I have been scouting my but off the past six weeks.
I have had a goal for the past 20 years to get at least one 30" wide buck and one 180" main frame buck before I hang it up. This year I have found two bucks that will qualify.
Here are the top three biggest bucks that we have found this year.
The first, I found in mid-July but haven't seen it in six weeks now. His antlers look more like a raghorn elk than a mule deer but I love how crazy he looks. The second buck, we haven't seen in person but have him on two different trail cams in canyons about 1/2 mile apart. He's an 8x7 and should go over 30" wide. The third buck I found last Friday night and took the pictures on Saturday morning. I'm guessing he has a solid 180"+ main frame. Which buck do you guys like best?
There's always next year
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Anyone of them would do, ridge! That first one is definitely unique and a once in a lifetime buck! Thanks for sharing them.
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All keepers, I'd certainly be after #2 with full force and not pass the others if given the opportunity. Sweet bucks RIDGE!!
So for me #2, then #1, then #3 and I'd be smiling after any of them.
So for me #2, then #1, then #3 and I'd be smiling after any of them.
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+1. Sweet bucksMuleyMadness wrote:All keepers, I'd certainly be after #2 with full force and not pass the others if given the opportunity. Sweet bucks RIDGE!!
So for me #2, then #1, then #3 and I'd be smiling after any of them.
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You guys are right, I would be happy with any of the three bucks. I hope we can see buck #2 in person. I think he would be something to see.
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hard to see (in that one pic) I had to look 4 times to even see a buck LOL
Ridge any of those bucks I would take. can not wait to hear more about your trips
Ridge any of those bucks I would take. can not wait to hear more about your trips
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Now take your hunting equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out into the open country and hunt some wild game for me.
Now take your hunting equipment, your quiver and bow, and go out into the open country and hunt some wild game for me.
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No tag soup this year. Just got back from the taxidermist. He He
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Are you going to tell us which number?
Awesome Ridge!!
Awesome Ridge!!
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Not one of the top three.MuleyMadness wrote:Are you going to tell us which number?
Awesome Ridge!!
It was probably the 4th or 5th best buck I saw this year but I just couldn't pass up the chance at such a nice buck. I thought his main beamer were a little longer than they really are but he did end up having more mass than I thought.
There's always next year