BH rifle deer

[grizzly63]

Just got back from the BH deer hunt. Toughest hunt I've been on in some time. Did a ton of walking, waiting, rattling, calling. Did not see a ton of deer. Eventually found a deer with horns that I could get in my scope (4x3). Saw a lot of tree damage from spring storms I guess. Hunting an area with active logging which changes the dynamic a bit too. Experienced snow, rain, sleet, heat and the cold. Found a fresh set of Lion tracks with a kitten tag along. Saw a wolf which is a first for me in the hills. Dang thing was walking down a road. When i drove up to it, it ran up the embankement 30 yds and stood broadside, I had the window down and asked it if it needed a hug. It did not seem very concerned. I think if i had held out a piece of meat, it might have taken it. I was leaving when it dawned on me to take out the cell phone and snap a pic. Nope, as I backed up, it high tailed. Cannot remember where it was at. Somewhere between Angustora and Spearfish I think. The deer are finally getting excited about breeding. Next time, I will go at for the middle of the month instead of the beginning. Hope everyone is having a good season so far.

 

[warmer]

Somewhere between Angustora and Spearfish I think.

Well that certainly narrows it down. Ha

 

[Buschy]

I didn't realize there were wolves in the Black Hills. First I have heard of it I guess. Has anyone else seen them or can you confirm they are there?

 

[rustneversleeps]

Just got back from the BH deer hunt. Toughest hunt I've been on in some time. Did a ton of walking, waiting, rattling, calling. Did not see a ton of deer. Eventually found a deer with horns that I could get in my scope (4x3). Saw a lot of tree damage from spring storms I guess. Hunting an area with active logging which changes the dynamic a bit too. Experienced snow, rain, sleet, heat and the cold. Found a fresh set of Lion tracks with a kitten tag along. Saw a wolf which is a first for me in the hills. Dang thing was walking down a road. When i drove up to it, it ran up the embankement 30 yds and stood broadside, I had the window down and asked it if it needed a hug. It did not seem very concerned. I think if i had held out a piece of meat, it might have taken it. I was leaving when it dawned on me to take out the cell phone and snap a pic. Nope, as I backed up, it high tailed. Cannot remember where it was at. Somewhere between Angustora and Spearfish I think. The deer are finally getting excited about breeding. Next time, I will go at for the middle of the month instead of the beginning. Hope everyone is having a good season so far.

Was wondering how the Hills have been lately - I have some points I've been saving and have been debating on when to cash them in. Sounds like I'll wait a bit...

 

[grizzly63]

There a lot of area to the Hills, I just might not have been in the correct locale or time period. YouTube has vids of SD wolves. Wyoming needs to do a better job of controlling them. JK

 

[SD_Prairie_Goat]

I didn't realize there were wolves in the Black Hills. First I have heard of it I guess. Has anyone else seen them or can you confirm they are there?

Saw a trail cam confirming it this fall. I don't think gfp has said anything yet tho

 

[338win]

Wyoming’s deer factory — the Black Hills — is emptier than ever - WyoFile

A drought-driven disease devastated deer populations in far northeast Wyoming, and recovery is slow going.

wyofile.com