Deer - lets see em

[KW NorCal]

Lets see some deer pictures! I know there are some giant bucks hanging in garages, on walls, in the trash can... what ever. Post em up. The MT whitetail rut hunt thread go me reminiscing...

Here's a few bucks to start off.

2009 Montana

2010 Colorado

2007? Montana

2000 Montana

Hello- I am new to hunting and hunttalk.com. Last time I went on a hunt was with my uncle and cousins when I was about 14. I want to start hunting mainly to harvest healthy meat for my family from animals that only ate the forest. Both big game, and smaller game such as birds, rabbits etc. This in addition the sport part and my love for nature. Do you have any tips on how to start? I haven't purchased any guns yet, but I imagined needing a rifle for big game and shotgun for smaller game. Maybe a pistol for safety. I have no idea what to buy though. Big 5 sells all kinds of affordable guns but cannot assess if they are ok for me. I don't have a budget for hunting with paid guides. I imagined tagging along with some more experienced hunters, but I do not know anyone right now. Maybe you can point me to some forums for novice hunters like me on hunt talk or you have other tips. Thank you! Nice photos! I live in Northern California at the moment.

 

[antlerradar]

Buy three guns, the two you mentioned and a 22 long rife. Once you have the guns you are going to need to practice shooting and practice a lot. Going to be much cheaper with the 22.

 

[KW NorCal]

Buy three guns, the two you mentioned and a 22 long rife. Once you have the guns you are going to need to practice shooting and practice a lot. Going to be much cheaper with the 22.

Hi- Thanks for your reply. Yes, I will need to practise a lot for sure. The last time was in 1989 during my military service. Is a 22 caliber rifle enough for deer and hogs? I was under the impression I needed bigger bullets for that?

 

[Bambistew]

Hi- Thanks for your reply. Yes, I will need to practise a lot for sure. The last time was in 1989 during my military service. Is a 22 caliber rifle enough for deer and hogs? I was under the impression I needed bigger bullets for that?

You should start a new thread in the "who am I" forum. I'm sure you'll get a lot more help there.

 

[Nick87]

nice one

Dude stfu.

 

[Dave N]

Dude stfu.

Yeah, that should work!

 

[dcoryn]

2024 Wyoming Muley

 

[JDH]

Kansas Whitetail

 

[INMT]

Usually wouldn't post a 10+ year old picture but I thought I lost this one. Found it in a box of old maps. Yes it's a picture of a picture, before I had a smartphone. Mountain Whitetail.

 

[Chad Gus]

My cousins daughter got her first buck today. She asked me a couple weeks ago if she could hunt on our farm again this year. Last year she killed a doe and this year she told her dad that she was gonna hold out for a buck. She passed up a dozen does before finally getting a chance at this guy.

 

[Bhoesl]

Not very big but kinda unique and happy to have some fresh venison in the freezer!

 

[Treeshark]

My cousins daughter got her first buck today. She asked me a couple weeks ago if she could hunt on our farm again this year. Last year she killed a doe and this year she told her dad that she was gonna hold out for a buck. She passed up a dozen does before finally getting a chance at this guy. View attachment 343550

Most excellent!

 

[jfgjetski]

My 14 year olds 1rst buck he shot last weekendView attachment 341545

Hell of a first buck

 

[The Missing Link]

Well it has been a good start to the hunting season in the piney woods of North Louisiana. My wife got a doe with her crossbow and I got some squirrels this past weekend. I hope everyone has a wonderful hunting season full of great memories.

 

[NorthDakota Elk Hunter]

Hoping this guy slips up in daylight.

 

[yakimanoob]

Had a great opening day in eastern WA! This area isn't far from home, and the herd here has struggled in recent years. I was very happy to see so many healthy deer, including this guy who already had great fat reservoirs.

 

[antelopedundee]

Can anyone spot the deer in this picture? Sent to me by a friend.

 

[ForkyFreak]

Can anyone spot the deer in this picture? Sent to me by a friend.

 

[antelopedundee]

Better than Where's Waldo.

That photo was from a Swarovski spotter at 20X and 590 yards.

Closer upper. Not my critter BTW. FWIW he was also what some would call a gummer meaning little or no teeth left.

 

[homer1983]

Got him yesterday morning, opening day. Took almost 6 hours just to get him to the 4wheeler. Guy i met hunting said i should get him scored. I mean he is a nice deer but don't really think he is THAT big. Opinions?