Ironically, I have seen more solid bucks (some massive) posted this year from Montana from people on here than in years past.
Drove through the heart of R7 2 weeks ago and was surprised at the high number of deer I saw with multiple good bucks around the herds.
More gasoline.
Great job! I am guessing 8-10 years old based upon horn wear.
Next hunt I go on can you please do my write up for me? hahaha
Love this! Maybe I missed this but what’s the plan with taxidermy?
Found the elk, got him to bugle around his 32 cows. Set up on a blown over root wad. No idea on the distance, just knew he was in range. 250gr ttsx from the 375 and he rolled within 30 yards. Dad sat above me 50 yards and saw/heard the whole thing. Incredible.
The next day during packout, about...
Whiskey? Check, bison ridge daily drinker, crown salted caramel after the kill.
Wolves and grizz seen? Nope, saw tracks and heard wolves at night but never laid eyes on either.
Any hunters seen? Nope, not a single one off a road or out of camp.
Camp food? Check, steaks, local made brats, white chicken chili, lasagna, ravioli, mini Walmart pies. None of that freeze dried chit when at base camp.
Technical outerwear? Check, black jeans, wool pants, wool sweater, wool neck gaiter, wool gloves, wool beanie. Despite all of this “new...
Dad still has it at 66 in rugged elk country? Check, though slower than me. I realized how little that would actually affect one’s success when the elk move up to 3 hours after/before sunrise/sunset.
Elk call? Check, bugling bulls that instantly divulge their location after a toot on the...
Wolf, bear, and deer tags? Check, it’s big country, never know what you may see.
Bear spray? Nope, I’m cutting
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Extra game seen? 3 trophy bull moose, one monster bison, and a lead on a high country bison bull. Taking notes if/when I ever get to hunt them again.
Elk tag in wolf and grizz country? Check
Brand new wall tent? Nope, will have it for next year, store closes at noon on Friday.
Heavy mountain rifle in century old caliber that feeds like butter? Check
44 mag side piece for tent and after the kill? Check
Stubborn dad refuses to bring his...
If comparing Oregon to Washington, Oregon has at least 50% more suitable habitat (larger state). It also has significantly less irrigated crop land compared to the Columbia Basin (as you mentioned) so just by available habitat alone it’s clear why Oregon has more mule deer. There also is not a...